Healthy Lifestyle Design

Another passionate conversation around COVID-19 and masks. Wearing a mask is THE easiest and most compassionate action we can all engage in and endorse during the global pandemic. Research is now suggesting that wearing a mask can protect the person wearing the mask. Masks can lessen the viral load and help our systems to build immunity. Visit the article for more information: https://experiencelife.com/article/could-masks-help-build-immunity/

Having an anchor(s) during unknown times like the pandemic, can help bring calm, ease, focus and purpose to your days. It can help you get out of your head and into your body. We talk about a great article you can read from Experience Life Magazine found here: https://experiencelife.com/article/strong-body-strong-mind-my-anchor/

What's up with Fake Meat? Plant-based meat substitutes are everywhere - but not all are created equal. And...like factory farming practices, soy and corn mono crops are impacting our climate too. Dive deeper and check out this article from Experience Life Magazine that we reference: https://experiencelife.com/article/whats-up-with-fake-meat/

Let's dive into an informed discussion about herd immunity - what it is and how it works. We pull from article found here: https://experiencelife.com/article/what-is-herd-immunity-anyway/. For more info on viruses check out episode 90 I Got Shingles!

Listen to our conversation about the documentary, The Social Dilemma. We as participants have a responsibility when using social media, at least we think so. What about the companies that have designed these platforms and how others including corporations, organizations and political groups who use them? Are they being accountable for their actions? It's time that we get social about social media.

A little bit about a lot. We dive into what is happening in and around us at the moment from BLM, to the houselessness crisis and the Indigenous program through the UofA; find that here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada

We chat about the facts on fibre: why this humble nutrient matters for your overall health.

This episode is a chat about water, in particular what France has done about publicly accessible free water that is healthy. We get on about this topic after we watched the second episode of Down to Earth starring Zac Efron and Darin Olien. Do watch it first, then come back and listen to us get all nerdy over how amazing water is and how amazing France is for doing what they are doing.

Wear your mask - be a good person and help save lives. Our city, as of August 1, has made masks mandatory for all public spaces. We have a conversation about masks, and to let you know, we were early adopters, wearing our masks since April.

Our eating habits can make or break our sleep - and our sleep patterns can make or break our eating habits. Let's talk about sleep, what actually goes on while we rest, and how we believe that designing a sleep routine is the first step you take in making grand health changes in your life.

There is a new Rx for Cancer and it is exercise. The research is calling for patients to get up and move. This is a huge shift from the traditional cancer-treatment protocols, which typically focus on rest and recovery. We are both advocates for movement as medicine for a healthy lifestyle design.

Well, it's not perfect and we are not perfect. We decided to start having an open and honest conversation about racism and our role as white people as effective allies. That's it. We continue to support the Black Lives Matter movement, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, groups and organizations. So you want to talk about race by Ijeoma Oluo, visit her site to order the book and check out her other writings: http://www.ijeomaoluo.com/writing Also check out Ibram X Kendi: https://www.ibramxkendi.com/books-1

What are we reading? Several books over the past months; mixing fiction and non-fiction. Listen for recommendations. We are also starting our own journey on educating ourselves about systemic racism. As we introduce a new thought, phrase or idea, simply sit and ask yourself: what words or ideas resonated with me? Why? And how did it make me feel? We will be reading: So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism, by Robin DiAngelo Policing Black Lives: State Violence In Canada From Slavery To The Present, by Robyn Maynard, Marcia Johnson, et al.

Quarantine Contemplation #3; The Journey, Not the destination: Let's dive into focusing on the journey and the joy we experience when we live in the present moment and witness what life has to offer us RIGHT NOW. Each episode moving forward during this unknown time, we will share with each other and you, inspired thoughts and wisdom that we can use to help ground ourselves in the present moment by practicing contemplative prayer. As we introduce a new thought, phase or idea, simply sit and ask yourself: what words or ideas resonated with me? Why? And how did it make me feel?

Ready to STOKE HOPE! We are naturally wired to seek out danger and defend ourselves. It's no surprise that during a pandemic we feel overwhelmed by dire news and negativity. With a little practice we can learn to stoke hope. We happened upon this beautiful two-word saying by Kristen Bell (the wife of Rob Bell) on a recent podcast episode. We had to share and spread the this idea of finding, creating, and building hope durning uncertainty.

Welcome to the first Quarantine Contemplation #1: each episode moving forward during this unknown time, we will share with each other and you, inspired thoughts and wisdom that we can use to help ground ourselves in the present moment by practicing contemplative prayer. As we introduce a new thought, phase or idea, simply sit and ask yourself: what words or ideas resonated with me? Why? And how did it make me feel? Link to a clip of Richard Rohr about Contemplative Prayer that we reference in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0o5J0-8OA0

COVID-19 and staying home is our new reality. So let's talk about it. We share with you what our days look like, how we are creating a new normal and what are thoughts are during this time.

Now more than ever in the face of COVID-19, we need to act collectively. In this episode we talk openly about our thoughts and feelings about this pandemic and we share with you resources for timely and accurate information.

After a weekend getaway with close friends, we talk about the importance of connecting with community, dive into the meaning of Lent and how you can use it as a time to transition from Winter to Spring, and a brief update on the Coronavirus.

Buyer beware when wading through health and wellness products. This industry pulls in billions of dollars annually selling anything from essential oils to vitamins. We are not saying DON'T buy and use them, rather do the research and don't discount advice from the medical community as well. We believe in a hybrid approach and also focusing and what we can control: sleep, nourishment, movement and mindfulness; they should always be your first line of defence and health.