Girls Gone Wellness
Girls Gone Wellness is the smart, sexy, science-backed wellness podcast flipping the script on everything you thought you knew about health.If you’re doing all the “right” things like eating 'clean', taking the supplements, following the skincare routine, and still breaking out, burnt out, or just not feeling like yourself, you are not the problem. The problem is that the wellness world wasn’t built for real women, with real bodies, real stress, and real questions that deserve better than vague advice and viral trends.Hosted by naturopathic medical grads Jeanette Titus and Victoria Gasparini, we’re cutting through the noise...
How to Talk So People Actually Listen (and Change) with Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD
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Have you ever given someone all the advice in the world, explained exactly what they need to do… and then watched them do absolutely none of it?
Here's the thing: knowing how to help someone and knowing how to help them actually CHANGE are two very different skills.
In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, a leading expert in behaviour change, coaching, and communication, to unpack the psychology behind why people change (and why they don't).
Whether you're a healthcare practitioner, coach, parent, pa...
Rewire Your Brain For A Happier Winter: Beating Seasonal Depression With Co-Host Victoria Gasparini
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The days are getting shorter, the sun is disappearing before dinner, and suddenly everything feels a little harder. Sound familiar?
In this solo episode, Vic (now officially a Naturopathic Doctor!) is bringing back a conversation that feels especially relevant this time of year: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the impact the colder, darker months can have on our mood, energy, motivation, and mental health.
From the winter blues to more significant seasonal mood changes, we're breaking down what's happening in your brain and body when daylight becomes...
Hormone Myths: Cortisol, Thyroid & Hormone Testing with Endocrinologist Dr. Karl Nadolsky
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Do your hormones need “balancing” or is someone selling you a problem?
In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria sit down with endocrinologist and Docs Who Lift co-host Dr. Karl Nadolsky to unpack hormone health, hormone testing, and the wellness claims flooding your feed.
From “estrogen dominance” and “adrenal fatigue” to expensive DUTCH tests and testosterone pellets, we ask what these claims actually mean, what deserves investigation, and where marketing gets ahead of the evidence. Dr. Nadolsky explains how an endocrinologist approaches symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, irregul...
Why Am I Like This? The Dating Patterns You Keep Repeating with Sabrina Zohar
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Ever find yourself dating the same person in a different body, ignoring red flags, chasing the spark, or wondering why you keep repeating the same relationship patterns? Sabrina Zohar is here to help us unpack WHY.
In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, we're joined by dating and relationship coach, host of The Sabrina Zohar Show, and author of Why Am I Like This?, Sabrina Zohar, for one of our most personal, honest, and eye-opening conversations yet.
And when we say personal, we mean it.<...
Stop Trying to Bounce Back: Pregnancy, Heavy Lifting & Postpartum Recovery with Personal Trainer Tasha Leung
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Pregnancy and postpartum fitness advice can really crazy really fast
One minute women are being told to lift heavy, build muscle, and get stronger-and then the second they become pregnant, suddenly it’s, “Be careful. Don’t lift too much. Don’t get your heart rate too high. Don’t do core.” Then postpartum hits, and somehow the messaging flips again: now you’re supposed to lose the baby weight, “get your body back,” and return to normal as quickly as possible.
This week, we’re talking about what strength training dur...
Want a Healthy Brain at 80? Here’s What to Do in Your 20s, 30s & 40s With Barbie Boules, RD
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What should you be doing in your 20s, 30s and 40s if you want a healthy brain at 80?
This week, we’re joined by registered dietitian and cognitive health expert Barbie Boules to talk about what we actually know about protecting our brains as we age and why brain health deserves our attention long before we start worrying about dementia.
Barbie has been a registered dietitian for over 25 years, and her work has become increasingly focused on women’s health, healthy aging and cognitive health. After her mom was diag...
From Side Hustle to Six-Figure Business with Dainty Diamond Founder Jess Fried
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What does it really take to leave the security of a 9-5 and bet on your own idea? We sit down with Jess Fried, founder of the Toronto based jewelry company Dainty Diamond, to unpack how a side hustle that began through Instagram DMs grew into a six-figure jewelry business within her first year.
Jess gets honest about the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship-from navigating imposter syndrome to reinvesting most of what the business made, missing social events and learning to trust her own decisions. We also talk about some of t...
Why Weight Loss Feels Harder With PCOS/PMOS, And What Actually Works With Dr. Nastasia Irons, ND
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If you have PCOS/PMOS and feel like weight loss is harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else, this episode is for you.
Dr. Nastasia Irons is back on Girls Gone Wellness for a second time, and after her first episode on body recomposition became one of our most listened-to episodes, we knew we had to bring her back.
This time, we’re talking all about PCOS/PMOS and weight management, including why weight loss really can feel more difficult, what role insulin re...
Why Your Old Weight Loss Tricks Stop Working in Perimenopause with Dr. Jennifer Haessler, ND
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If you’re in your 40s or 50s and suddenly feel like your body is playing by a completely different set of rules… this episode is for you.
This week we’re joined by naturopathic doctor Dr. Jennifer Haessler for a conversation all about perimenopause, menopause, metabolism, muscle, body composition and what women actually need during midlife.
We talk about why your weight and fat distribution can start to change even if you feel like you haven’t changed anything, what’s happening to estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause, and how th...
A Hot Take on Weight Loss: The Body You Want Vs. The Life You Want With Jordan Lips
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What if your fitness goal isn’t impossible, it just costs more than you realized? We’re not talking about money, We’re talking about the time, effort, flexibility, social sacrifices, and mental energy that can come with trying to achieve and maintain a certain body. Social media shows us the result, but it rarely shows us what that result actually requires and costs to maintain, that most of the time, is unrealistic and not worth the mental energy and capacity needed.
We are joined by nutrition and fitness coach Jordan Lips f...
The Truth About Your Metabolism: Weight Loss, Muscle, Hormones & Food Noise With Dr. Andrea Gri
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What does a healthy metabolism actually look like, and why does weight loss feel so much harder for some people than others?
This week, we’re joined by returning guest Dr. Andrea Gri, ND, a naturopathic doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner who focuses on women’s metabolic health, body composition, and healthy aging. Vic also has the pleasure of working alongside Andrea at Clarity Health, so this conversation brings together both clinical insight and the questions we hear from women all the time.
We’re breaking down the differ...
Everything Women Need To Know About Their Bloodwork with Dr. Kaitlin Janes, ND
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Ever opened your bloodwork results and thought, “Okay thats great.. but I don’t even know what that means? We both definitely have. Naturopathic doctor Dr. Kaitlin Janes joins us to decode the routine labs that can reveal a lot about your health-without the fearmongering, going on a Dr. Google spiral, or unnecessary fancy testing.
We break down the basics, including CBCs, ferritin and iron deficiency, blood sugar and insulin resistance, cholesterol, liver enzymes, thyroid markers, kidney function, B12, and vitamin D. Dr. Janes explains why “within range” doesn’t always tell the w...
Are You Insulin Resistant? The Signs, Tests & Hacks That Actually Work With Dr. Adrian Chavez, PhD
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Blood sugar is everywhere right now. Glucose spikes, continuous glucose monitors, apple cider vinegar before meals, walking after meals, berberine, cutting carbs… but how much of this actually matters?
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a PhD focused on insulin resistance and metabolic health, to break down what you actually need to know about blood sugar.
We talk about what insulin resistance really is, why it can develop years before diabetes, whether fasting insulin and HOMA-IR are worth testing, what a norm...
Cycle Syncing, Fasted Workouts & Fitness Myths Women Are Still Falling For with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD
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The fitness industry has made women’s health feel unnecessarily complicated. We’re told to cycle-sync our workouts, avoid training fasted, wear weighted vests, track every body-composition metric and constantly adjust our routines based on hormones, cortisol and the latest wellness trend.
In this episode, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD, joins us to separate fitness fact from social media fiction. We break down whether women actually need to train differently than men, what cycle syncing gets wrong, whether walking counts as exercise, and what strength training and cardio should realistically look like.
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Midlife Is Not the Time to Start Another Diet | Intuitive Eating with Dr. Jenn Huber (AKA: The Menopause Nutritionist)
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For so many women, midlife becomes the moment they feel like they need to control their bodies more.
Eat less. Cut carbs. Increase protein. Start fasting. Fix your cortisol. Track everything.
But what if perimenopause and menopause are not the time to start another diet?
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jenn Salib Huber, a naturopathic doctor, registered dietitian, menopause nutritionist, and author of Eat to Thrive During Menopause, for a refreshing conversation about intuitive eating through midlife.
We talk about why perimenopause ca...
Boob Jobs, Dating Fails & Aliens: Celebrating 100 Episodes!
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We've Never Been More Connected...So Why Are We So Lonely? | Dr. Jody Carrington
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We're more connected than ever before... so why does it feel like everyone is exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, and lonely?
This week on Girls Gone Wellness, we're joined by renowned psychologist, bestselling author, and speaker Dr. Jody Carrington for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've ever had.
Together, we unpack why we're living through a loneliness epidemic, how constant notifications and technology are keeping our nervous systems in a perpetual state of stress, and why our brains simply weren't designed for the way we live today.
We...
You Can't Help People If You're Broke: Building A Profitable Practice With Dr. Meghan Walker
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A Cardiologist's Warning for Women in Their 20s & 30s with Dr. Martha Gulati
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Your Growth Is Making Some People Uncomfortable: The Dark Side of Becoming Successful With Renée Warren
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What if the problem isn’t that you’re “too ambitious” -it’s that you’re surrounded by people who are uncomfortable watching you grow?
In this episode, we’re joined by Renee Warren, founder of The Pink Skirt Project, for a no-BS conversation on confidence, entrepreneurship, relationships, and what it actually takes to build a life that feels aligned.
We get into why so many women struggle with self-doubt, why confidence is a skill you build through action, and why “balance” might be the most overrated goal of all. Renee shares...
Women Should Train More Like Men | Dr. Alyssa Olenick Explains Why
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Should women really be training differently than men?
If you've spent any time in the wellness space, you've probably heard that women should avoid intense exercise, cycle sync their workouts, be careful not to spike cortisol, and definitely not lift too heavy if they don't want to get "bulky."
But what if some of the most popular fitness advice for women is actually holding us back?
This week, we're joined by Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD, exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, coach, ultra-marathon runner, and one of...
We Need to Talk About Your Sh*t (Literally): A No-BS Gut Health Conversation with Dr. Jessie Hoffman, PhD, RD
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We know that most of you girlies have gut health issues.. us included But, now its SO hard to distinguish whats real and whats overhyped when it comes to our gut health and what we should be doing about it online.
Thats why this week we have gut health researcher, professor, and registered dietitian Dr. Jessie Hoffman on the podcast to break down the controversy surrounding gut health online from IBS to probiotics, fiber, the carnivore diet, SIBO, parasites and the gut-brain connection.
We get into:
why everyone t...The Truth About Carbs, Sugar, Protein & Weightlifting with Dan Feldman, MS, RDN, CPT
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Today we’re joined by Dan Feldman, registered dietitian, personal trainer, competitive powerlifter, and the creator behind Powerlifter Dietitian.
We loved this episode because we get into the big trends and conversations in the health and nutrition space and get into the science behind why alot of these claims are completely overblown. We talk about the conversation behind carbs and gaining weight, insulin spikes, Diet Coke and gut health, how much protein you actually ned, fasted workouts and hormones, and so much more.
This episode breaks down all of this...
Food, iPads & Childhood Obesity with Dr. Cayla Bronicheski, ND
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Childhood obesity is one of the most important health conversations we are not having enough of, and when we do talk about it, it is often filled with shame, blame, and oversimplified advice.
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Cayla Bronicheski, a naturopathic doctor based in Sudbury, Ontario, to unpack childhood obesity through a more nuanced and compassionate lens.
We talk about why childhood obesity rates have increased, what the “obesogenic environment” actually means, how food access, cost of living, screen time, school schedules, daycare settings, and family...
The Sex Episode Your Group Chat Needs with Registered Psychologist & Sex Therapist Cassandra Kleefman
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In this episode, we’re joined by sex therapist and psychologist Cassandra Kleefman for a no-BS conversation about libido, orgasms, painful sex, desire, shame, and what sex therapy actually looks like.
We talk about spontaneous vs. responsive desire, why low libido is not always the real problem, how pelvic pain can become a mind-body feedback loop, and why so many women feel pressure to perform during sex. Cassandra also breaks down clitoral anatomy, orgasm myths, and what makes someone actually 'good in bed'.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this n...
A Neuroscientist Explains the Female Brain (It’s Not What You Think) With Dr. Sarah McKay
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In this episode, we sit down with neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay (also featured on Mel Robbins’ podcast) to break down what the science really says about the female brain.
We unpack some of the biggest questions women have:
Are we actually more emotional?
How different are male and female brains, really?
And how much do hormones and the menstrual cycle actually impact how we think, feel, and function?
We also get into:
what research says about PMS, mood, and emotional changes how hormones influence the brain (a...Tired All the Time? It Might Be Your Iron with Dr. Bobby Parmar, ND
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This conversation was mind blowing and is something every woman should listen to.
If you are exhausted, brain-fogged, anxious, freezing, losing hair, and being told everything looks “normal, this episode is for you.
We’re joined by Dr. Bobby Parmar, naturopathic doctorto talk about one of the most overlooked and undertreated issues in women’s health: iron deficiency. and Honestly this episode will probably make a lot of things click for you. Dr. Parmar has spent nearly 20 years in practice and has become known for calling out the massive gap in...
A Pain Doctor Explains Why You’re Not Healing with Dr. Jess Hobson, ND
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Why isn’t your pain going away, even when you’re doing everything “right”?
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jess Hobson, ND, a naturopathic doctor specializing in sports medicine and chronic pain, to break down what’s actually going on when your body won’t heal.
From elite athletes to busy moms to seniors, the reality is we all have bodies, and at some point, we’re all dealing with pain. Knees, backs, shoulders, you name it. But what most people don’t realize is that pain isn’t alwa...
Everything You've Been Told About PCOS Is Wrong with Dr Kate Ferguson, ND
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PCOS is one of the most misunderstood conditions in the entire wellness space.
You’re told to cut carbs. Then not to cut carbs. Take supplements. But which ones? Balance your hormones, but no one explains what that actually means. The reality is, a lot of what’s being shared online about PCOS is either oversimplified, taken out of context… or just flat-out wrong.
Instead of another general PCOS episode, we’re breaking down the biggest myths in this space with someone who’s known for actually challenging what’s being said...
ADHD in Real Life: AI, Coaching & What Actually Works with Christal Wang
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re “bad at life”… constantly overwhelmed, disorganized, or like you just can’t keep up the way other people seem to, this episode is for you.
Today, we’re talking all about adult ADHD, what it actually looks like beyond the stereotypes, why so many women are getting diagnosed later in life, and the tools that can genuinely make a difference in your day-to-day life.
We’re joined by Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, a leading ADHD coaching and support platform. After...
Our Actual Supplement Routine (Not Clickbait!) with Co-Hosts Jeanette Titus & Victoria Gasparini
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The wellness industry is worth four times the pharmaceutical industry, and that includes one of the most confusing parts of the wellness world: supplements. This week, we open up about the supplements we actually take, why we take it, and the supplement myths we are tired of seeing pushed on social media.
From colostrum, to sea moss, NAD, to berberine, to why your ND's school got sponsored by supplement companies too, this is the episode your TikTok algorithm doesn't want you to have.
Plus: the three questions you need to...
PMS, Perimenopause & 'Hormone Drama' Explained with Dr. Keila Roesner, ND
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There’s a phase of womanhood that no one really names. You’re not a teenager, but you’re not “in menopause.” But you know something feels different. Your cycle isn’t completely gone, but it’s not predictable. You can’t handle things the way you used to be able to. You’re high-functioning, & getting everything done but wondering why half the month feels harder than it should.
And instead of answers? You get told it’s stress. Or PMS. Or maybe you’re told it’s just what happens when you get older.
The PCOS Metabolism Episode the Gym Bros Won’t Like with Dr. Alison Gottschalk, ND
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If you have PCOS and you feel like your body and metabolism is fighting against you… this episode is for you. The “just eat less, move more” advice falls short here, and we’re especially done with the gym bros who can’t explain a follicular phase telling women to cut carbs and just try harder. So, in this episode we brought on for the second time Dr. Alison Gottschalk, Naturopathic Doctor to come on to dive deep into the weight loss and metabolism conversation when it comes to PCOS.
We talk about
Peptides, PDRN, & the $400 Serum: Here's How to Actually Pick Effective Skincare with Co-Host Jeanette Titus
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Ever wonder why your skin never seems to react well to skincare products or you can't seem to find products that give the results you want? In this solo episode, Jeanette is breaking down the most common skincare ingredients from retinol and vitamin C to peptides, growth factors, and even salmon DNA. What actually works? What can you mix? What’s just expensive hype? Jeanette covers the most common skin concerns and what ingredients are best researched and studied within them, so you can leave the episode feeling clear and confident about the nex...
GGW Valentines Special: Getting To The Root of Your Attachment Style with Dr. Morgan Anderson
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This week, we’re getting very real about why your dating life might feel like a rollercoaster, and what your attachment style has to do with it.
We’re joined by Dr. Morgan Anderson, clinical psychologist, relationship coach, and host of the Let’s Get Vulnerable podcast, for a deep (and slightly spicy) dive into attachment theory: how it forms, how it plays out in dating, and what it actually looks like to become securely attached.
We talk anxious spirals, the anxious-avoidant trap, self-abandonment in relationships (yep, even t...
Infertility: The Loneliest Club You Never Asked to be in with Dr. Laura Von Hagen, ND
On this weeks episode of Girls Gone Wellness, we sat down with author and naturopathic doctor, Dr. Laura Von Hagen, ND, to chat about her journey with infertility, navigating IVF in the middle of a global pandemic and how she helps her patients through what she calls, "the loneliest club to be in".
Here's what we covered:
GGW FAVE: Neuro-Nutrition Can Help your Brain & Body Heal from Trauma with Timothy Frie, DHS(c), MS, CNE
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TW: this episode deals with various forms of trauma and may be triggering to some listeners.
In this episode, we speak to Timothy Frie (Nutritionfortrauma on IG) about how we can heal our brain and bodies from trauma, grief, and burnout using nutrition. This episode gives insights into human behavior, mindset, habits, and how these play into our nutrition choices, especially when we are healing from grief or trauma.
We talk about:
-How unresolved grief, trauma and burnout can cause neurobiological changes that...
Girl Math Is Out. Financial Calm Is In with CFO April Stroink
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Is girl math keeping us broke?
Money stress is one of the biggest sources of anxiety and almost no one talks about it honestly.
In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, we’re joined by April Stroink, a Certified CFO and advisor who works with health and wellness professionals to help them build financial calm, not just chase more money.
This is a grounded, non-judgmental conversation about why so many women feel anxious, avoidant, or behind when it comes to money, and how muc...
Burnout Is the New Normal. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous with Dr. Emily Bennett, ND
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Burnout isn’t just being tired — and it’s not a personal failure.
In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, we’re joined by Dr. Emily Bennett, ND to unpack what burnout actually is, why rest and vacations don’t always fix it, and why so many high-achieving, purpose-driven people feel like they’re failing when the system is the real problem.
This conversation goes beyond stress management and self-care clichés. We talk about burnout as an occupational and nervous-system issue, how modern work culture and c...
There’s No Such Thing as “Good” Cancer: Navigating Life After Thyroid Cancer with Co-Host Vic Gasparini
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There is no such thing as “good” cancer.
In this solo episode, Victoria dives into a part of thyroid cancer that rarely gets talked about - what happens after treatment ends.
While thyroid cancer often has a good prognosis, many patients are left navigating fatigue, hormone changes, TSH suppression, scan anxiety, and long-term health concerns with little guidance or support. Being told you’re “cancer-free” doesn’t always mean you feel okay, and this episode is for anyone who’s felt dismissed in that space.
We talk abou...
