Creating a life that you desire is within your reach – but it requires that you are brutally honest with yourself about who you are and how you want to show up for the rest of your years. Michael Clinton (author, Roar) shares four critical steps in the process: 1. Re-imagining yourself and your future; 2. Owning who you are and where you came from; 3. Acting with meaning; and 4. Reassessing your relationships. Tune in to learn more about roaring into the second half of your life (before it's too late).

During times of crisis, chaos, and traumatic experiences, you enter into “survival mode.” Traumatic stress can disrupt your ability to function effectively – because when you go into survival mode, activity in the thinking and rational part of your brain is dimmed. There are, however, mind-body therapeutic approaches that can help your brain process unhealed pain and ultimately decrease the emotional intensity of your experiences. Tune in to learn more about emotional wellness and mental health.

Many people suffer from chronic pain. It is estimated that one in five people live with chronic pain – but the numbers are likely even higher than that. Healing the body and maximizing recovery potential is of the utmost importance. But for those who suffer from pain (whether chronic or acute), managing discomfort can often feel out of reach. Finding the proper support to help you manage your pain is the first step. Tune in to learn more!

Are you struggling with content overload or feeling overwhelmed? Feeling swamped with information and can't get ahead? Then you don’t want to miss today’s conversation. When you feel like you are under a mountain of information, getting your mind clear and focused can be challenging. To help you understand the meaning of coaching listen in as I talk Richard Szpin through decluttering his mind. On the show, Richard shares his struggles with content overload and gets live coaching from Dr. Andrea!

Practicing gratitude is NOT about constantly feeling happy or ignoring the bad feelings that invariably come up in life. You are a human, after all, and for better or worse, this human experience brings with it a vast array of emotions. Gratitude is about shifting your attention to the moments of joy, love, and happiness that happen throughout the day. Practicing gratitude can help you shift your attention, so that you being to notice the little glimmers of magic. Tune in to learn the science of gratitude and how it works.Practicing gratitude is NOT about constantly feeling happy or ignoring the bad feelings that invariably come up in life. You are a human, after all, and for better or worse, this human experience brings with it a vast array of emotions. Gratitude is about shifting your attention to the moments of joy, love, and happiness that happen throughout the day. Practicing gratitude can help you shift your attention, so that you being to notice the little glimmers of magic. Tune in to learn the science of gratitude and how it works.

What is underlying your insatiable food cravings? Eating to suppress unpleasant emotions is extremely common. The first step to getting a handle on unwanted cravings and emotional eating is awareness. Can you be honest with yourself about what is triggering your behaviour? When you eat to avoid unwanted feelings, you're often left feeling worse than when you started. Identify your emotional eating triggers and choose to address your feelings using alternative approaches – like self-care. Tune in for more!

Sleep rejuvenates the brain and body. It helps with memory consolidation as well as emotional regulation. On average, humans require about 7-9 hours of sleep each night - growth hormones are excreted, the body cleans itself and cells are rejuvenated. If you’re not getting the right amount of sleep that your specific body needs, you can be left feeling depleted, unfocused, and down. Tune in to learn about the importance of sleep and how to improve it.

Brain fog, hot flashes, and insomnia are all common symptoms reported by women as they go through the various stages of menopause. The hormonal changes that take place during this time drastically impact a woman’s brain and body. Being armed with the right information and tools to help you have a midlife refuel - can be transformative. Tune in to learn more!

The human body is a whole, interconnected system. Keeping your body in balance is a cornerstone of health, and your gut is a key player. One of the reasons the gut is so foundational to health is because the gut is the primary centre for the immune system. Inflammation that starts in the gut can affect your entire body – or become “system-wide.” Tune in to learn about the role of the gut in keeping your system balanced, as well as how to heal your gut and have a happy gut for life.

With 2022 right around the corner, it is the perfect time to determine what matters to you most and how you are going to go about achieving it. If you're struggling with constant stress + overwhelm, can’t get a good night’s sleep, or want to boost your motivation and mental focus, I’ve got you. To help my clients achieve their goals and show up for their lives, I’ve created an online course called Optimize Your Energy. Tune in to learn all about it and the special deal we have going on for a limited time only.

Film is a powerful medium that can open us up to new experiences, new cultures and new perspectives. Film is a portal that can help entrench us in the experiences of others – and by doing so – can help us cultivate a deeper understanding of what others may be going through. A film can even help illuminate the journey that we – ourselves – are navigating. Tune in to learn more about creativity, culture, and the human condition with Film Director Sergio Navarretta.

Talking about aged care homes (assisted living or long-term care) is not often at the top of people’s lists. But some important considerations need to be discussed with your loved ones ahead of time to ensure that your care needs and desires are adequately met. Care homes are designed to take care of people’s needs when they (or their loved ones) can no longer do so effectively. Tune in to learn more about aged care homes and how they have transformed over the last 30+ years.

The choices and behaviours that you engage in daily impact how your body functions as a system. For example, sugar triggers the release of dopamine in the brain – which feels good. But, over time, your dopamine system can get reset – resulting in dopamine levels that dip below the baseline and lead to sugar cravings. By taking care of your health – every day – your body and brain can be set up to thrive. Autophagy, for one, is a process of cellular housekeeping and your body’s way of cleaning out damaged cells.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Every year on September 21, World Alzheimer's Day is commemorated to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Lancet publications (2017 & 2020) identified 12 major risk factors for dementia, including: less education, hypertension (high blood pressure), hearing impairment, smoking, obesity, depression, physical inactivity, diabetes, low social contact, head injuries, excessive alcohol consumption, and exposure to air pollution. Tune in to learn more!

Your mindset consists of a series of perceptions and beliefs that you hold about yourself. What you believe about your abilities and your capacity to learn + grow will ultimately dictate how much you can evolve in this life. The concept of fixed vs. growth mindset was first introduced by Carol S. Dweck in her seminal book: "Mindset: The new Psychology of Success". A fixed mindset can keep you stuck, whereas – a growth mindset views challenges and struggles as an opportunity for transformation. Tune in to learn more!

A habit is formed when a behaviour becomes automatic and takes place without much conscious thought or effort. In this way, habits play a significant role in your life because your brain thrives off of automaticity. If your mind can set something on default, it will – because the more you put on your mental plate, the more overwhelmed your brain will become. Habits are fundamental if you want to improve your lifestyle and integrate new behaviours that will support your health journey.

Rowing is a full-body workout that increases endurance and boosts aerobic performance all while being easy on your joints. “Rowing is for EVERY body. It will meet you where you are and take you where you want to go” - UCanRow2. One of the most beautiful aspects of rowing is that it takes away the comparison dimension of fitness, which keeps many people stuck. When rowing for time, everyone finishes at the same moment; so, there is no way to easily compare your performance to others. Tune in for more about rowing and how you can get started today!

A coach can help you integrate new information for sustainable lifestyle changes. What most people don’t realize is that information is not sufficient – you need to be able to incorporate novel knowledge into your everyday life. A coach can help you identify and work through the barriers that are keeping you from achieving your goals. Tune in to listen in on a past virtual coaching session with Dr. Andrea. Learn how to become a curious observer of your mind, emotions, and the desire to be different.

Most self-help books focus on thinking your way to happiness + success; but, Feeling Forwards is a book that talks about how to harness the power of your emotions to help you bring the reality you desire into your life. The book, “Feeling Forwards,” teaches us all about the unique concept of harnessing emotions to bend time and to help you bring a desired future state into your present reality.

How do you measure your mental health? Mental health includes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how you think, feel, and act. And it can also help determine how you handle stress. Mental health isn’t static. It can ebb and flow given the life circumstances that you are currently trying to manage. Identifying your own – personal – mental health status and taking care of yourself and your needs as they arise is an important skill to have.