The Supercharged Podcast

Ep. 11 Heather Orton Connecting With Spirit

In Episode 11 of The Supercharged Podcast, Dani and Lexi sit down for a spirit-filled, energy-centred + enlightening conversation with Heather Orton. Heather’s accolades run wide - she is a certified Reiki Master/Teacher, Shaman, Angel Therapy Practitioner®, CranioSacral Practitioner, Reflexologist, Yoga Nidra Instructor, + most importantly, (to balance those energetic talents) a loving wife + Mother. Witnessing Heather’s work + care first hand, we know all too well that she has always had a very strong connection to the spirit world + believes the connection between the body, mind, + spirit is of utmost importance when it comes to maintaining our health and wellbeing. Knowing that it all comes down to helping other people connect to their spirit, their essence, she shares that her role is about providing tools for other people so that they can be responsible for connecting to, + developing their own energy. In a very tangible way, in this very supercharged Episode, we discuss the 4 Clairs (clairvoyant, clairsentient, claircognizant, clairaudient) + how each of us can tune in to our own psychic abilities (yes, we all have them!). We also talk about what it means to be a Shamanic Practitioner + most interestingly, how/what happens when they journey for an individual’s spirit animal, power animal and totem (sometimes more than one!), + why these can be a significant tool for healing. We also dig in to what it means, in Heather's words, to connect with spirit, learn how we can personally connect with spirit everyday, + how not doing so may be the missing link in optimal health today, + discuss the ever brilliant + magical way that children are so naturally connected to spirit. Pour yourself a mug of tea, cozy up under a blanket, take a few deep breaths to ground yourself + enjoy this beautiful, insightful, + educational talk with one of our favourite healers.

Ep. 10 Luka Symons Eating Like Our Ancestors

In Episode Ten of The Supercharged Podcast, we sit down with the ever magnetic, vibrant, + full-of-life Luka Symons to discuss our diet-driven society + take a closer look at what may be truly adding value + what may be potentially stripping our bodies from the important building blocks + nourishment that it needs for optimal health. Luka is a pillar within the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, a Holistic Nutrition Consultant, committed teacher, devoted Mother, wife, + is hands down one of the most passionate (+ whew, knowledgeable!) food leaders we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. You will find Luka’s approach to healing through food simple + straightforward, all the while celebrating + honouring the biochemical uniqueness we each possess. Her toolkit for healing with food includes the acknowledgment of the time honoured traditions like eating your good fats (yes!), filling your plate with rainbows of colour (to support your best friend, your liver), mandates that we follow our food supply chain closely (do you know where your food comes from?), + perhaps most importantly, paying honour + respect to the meals that both our direct ancestors + those from the land we are living on, have made. In following such a simple recipe for holistic wellness, we begin to witness drastic changes (for the better) in the amounts of inflammation we find running rampant in our bodies, our disorderly mood swings, acne, constipation, migraines, sensitives (the list goes on). While our conversation feels all too short + the need for so many of us to heal is vast, we encourage you to explore Luka's site + her Vitality Series which touches on topics from your brain, heart, + thyroid, to even histamines. It was truly our pleasure to speak with Luka of her story, her inspiration, + on-going commitment to supporting all of us in welcoming a healthier body, mind, + spirit which we all have the capacity to achieve, if we so choose.

Ep. 9 Malcolm Saunders The Art Of Chocolate

In Episode 9 of The Supercharged Podcast, we speak to Malcolm Saunders, the co-founder + creative visionary behind The Light Cellar, a magical shop in Calgary dedicated to all things superfoods, herbs, intuitive eating + nutrient elevation. For anyone that has ever been in this beautiful space, you know first hand the inspiration that naturally envelops you upon walking in the doors. At The Light Cellar you will find row upon row of alchemy, melt in your mouth chocolates, elixirs, tonics, + ferments, along with a team of amazing humans with serious plant knowledge. You are sure to leave The Light Cellar ready to live your healthiest, most enlightened, + (in our view) your most supercharged life. In this Podcast we sit down with Malcolm, a natural community connector, + talk about his first love - (in this case we're not referring to his beautiful wife Laura, with whom he founded The Light Cellar with) but rather, the most affordable luxury in the world: chocolate. Here we learn the true beauty, art, + even the mystery behind this nutrient dense fruit, we learn more about where + how the cacao bean is grown, how it is wildly fermented, the art behind the drying process, + discuss some of the most damaging processes to chocolate production today. As Canada’s third chocolatier, Malcolm shares some of the misconceptions surrounding chocolate marketing, the growth in a growing craft chocolate marketplace, + perhaps most importantly, how to source + taste great chocolate (outside The Light Cellar, of course). This intimate deep dive into an ingredient so many of us consider a "guilty" pleasure, with our good friend Malcolm, was truly an honour. So please sit back, soak in the wonderful world of chocolate + prepare to love this delicious treat even more than you already do.

Ep. 8 Stacey Irvine Let's Talk Skin Health

Here to empower the modern day woman to uncover the true beauty of wholesome, radiant health from the inside out, in Episode 9 of The Supercharged Podcast, we speak to Stacey Irvine, skin therapist, registered nurse specializing in functional medicine, teacher of yoga + meditation, mother of three beautiful girls, wife, + best of all - our dear friend. Stacey has long been fascinated with the marriage of ancient facial techniques, plant medicine + the science of skin health. As a self-proclaimed life long learner, Stacey loves to study + share openly about what our skin reveals in regards to our own health, nutritional status, detoxification pathways, + overall wellbeing. In this Podcast we get down to the nitty gritty about what our skin is all about, bust some of the common ideas we have around the nature of our skin, what types of skin care regimens may or may not be beneficial to our skin, the kinds of products we want to use (+ those we want to avoid (hint: parabens!)) - we talk about the skin micro biome, how the gut is connected to our skin (+ vice versa), how you can optimally nourish your skin with tools you may not have heard of before (like ancient gua sha!), + those you may have already in your home. Without question we all want clear, vibrant, dewy, dreamy skin - but how does one learn from that blemish, irritation, rash, or redness spot, to heal so much more? We hope you enjoy this highly informative discussion with Stacey + are as inspired as we are, to continue to utilize a natural approach to skin care that allows your body to heal, grow, or age naturally, the way nature intended it.

Ep. 7 Dr. Michelle Van Der Westhuizen Functional Medicine for a Modern World

In Episode 7 of The Supercharged Podcast, we begin the second half of our first season with one of our dear friends, Functional Medicine Doctor (+ one of the most brilliant minds we have the honour of knowing), Dr. Michelle Van Der Westhuizen. Dr. Michelle shares as part of her story: “The psychology behind health is so interesting. What does it take for someone to decide it’s time to make a change? For many, including myself, it means getting to the lowest of lows before we have the courage to modify our lifestyle + make the tough decision to take control of our health.” But what if we didn’t have to get to the lowest of the lows before we take control of our own health? What if we were given the support, tools, + resources to make those powerful life altering changes now? Dr. Michelle says of Functional Medicine, the patients story is everything. How we are born, our heritage, parents’ health, early feeding, antibiotic use, + all the stressors, exposures, + traumas - a complete health history are required to treat a patient. In this podcast we talk about what Functional Medicine is + how it compares to allopathic medicine, why you may consider choosing a Functional Medicine Doctor, the role of the gut + why it is so crucial to your overall health, the vagus nerve, the impact stress + toxins have on our health + symptoms that may manifest as a result, + of course practical tools + supplements you can start with to take control of your health right now, + so much more. Join us for a refreshing deep dive in to your health with Dr. Michelle as she provides clarity on how our fascinating body works, + what will ultimately guide (or hinder) you towards optimal health.