The Soulful Sprout Holistic Nutrition

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The Soulful Reset 4.0 is here and the perfect way to kick off 2021. This 10-week hormone healing community-based program includes it all - from your own custom hormone healing protocol, functional Dutch Hormone Testing (at home urine-based test), weekly live community calls, epic Guest Speakers, plus an incredible group of women who have joined that I’m beyond excited about! And yes it’s 1/4 sold out and it just opened!! ... Go peep the link in my bio for more information. It's time to get the support you deserve and the clarity you’ve been looking on google for. We have 2 partial scholarship spots available for a BIWOC so please email [email protected] for more details. Questions? Learn more here: https://www.thesoulfulsprout.com/soulfulreset Send us a message to book a call! It's time to start getting more invested in you feeling amazing, you having the energy to play with your kids, not being at the mercy of your hormones every month, and getting BACK TO YOU. Life is about more than feeling hormonal and shitty, I promise. See more

My soul has been craving connection to others and myself more than ever before. I miss community. Maybe you are too. Missing a sisterhood of like-minded women? ... Having a hard time sitting still and taking time for just you? Trying to create a journaling practice but keep falling off? Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in your head these days? You are not alone. That’s why we decided at The Soulful Sprout to create something we all need. Cue the birth of... The Soulful Connection Circle: our FREE virtual 2 week morning connection circle, that will help you reconnect to your soulful self through a daily journaling practice. Register NOW through the link below. We can’t wait to connect with you. Limited space is available to keep the experience sacred. See more

3 Things to Do Right Now If You Feel Like Your Hormones Are Out Of Balance 1.Prioritize sleep over everything 2.Make sure you are actually eating enough (protein, fats, carbs) 3. Get on the waitlist for The Soulful Reset. ... I can't believe the time is already here... The Soulful Rest 4.0 is opening this time next week. We have only 30 spaces available for women ready to take action and get to the bottom of their hormone imbalances and fatigue. Click my link in bio to get on the waitlist so you don't miss it - you will have first access there. Your body deserves more than a google search and random supplements and diets on Pinterest. Trust me. See more

Food is medicine. So much gratitude to my garden for the ways it’s has nourished us through the last 6 months. It’s become a safe space to decompress, reconnect, learn, experience the cycles and life and death and cultivate joy in my own life. Thank you to this land I have the opportunity to tend, land that belongs to of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe peoples, whose presence here continues to this day. ... I’ll just be here, sitting in the sunshine helping turn the land over for new promising beginnings. How had growing plants or food carried you through parts of your life?

Living at the mercy of your hormones each month? This is for you. Trust me, I've been there and so have the majority of women. Up to 95% of women suffer from PMS symptoms that are threatening their relationships, self-image, and overall quality of life. PMS is not normal and you don’t have to live at the mercy of your cycle just because you are a woman.... I believe that it's time to stop downplaying how this is impacting you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It doesn't need to be like this. Since March I've been working hard behind the scenes to create an AFFORDABLE program just for you. The woman who's tired of living at the mercy of her cycle and READY to take action and now it's finally here for all of you to access! Allow me to introduce you to MEND YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE: an online program dedicated to helping you regain a healthy & pain-free period and reconnect to your natural rhythms and flow. Learn more here: https://www.thesoulfulsprout.com/mend-your-menstrual-cycle You'll have access to this treasure chest of healing modalities like: Understanding Your Cycle & Flow Nourishing You Cycle Common Hormonal Imbalance and Identifying Yours Sleep & Stress Management Supplements & Herbs for Nourishing Your Cycle Liver Love & Detoxification Finding Balance & Resources). It also includes THREE special bonuses: The Menstrual Cycle Meal Guide Coming Off Birth Control - What Now? Hypothalamic Amenorrhea - The Missing Period) Plus, wait until you find out the BEST part!! Until NOVEMBER 1ST, I'm offering a HUGH DISCOUNT for you. Hit my link in bio to begin your journey to fall back in love with your period and stop living at the mercy of your hormones each month. You and your body cannot afford to sit this one out. https://www.thesoulfulsprout.com/mend-your-menstrual-cycle See more

Is it PMS or PMDD? PMS is premenstrual syndrome, a common syndrome where people who menstruate experience changes in their mood, behaviors, and physical symptoms in a week or two before starting their period, and symptoms generally resolve when the period starts. PMS has been studied and can be present in 30-80% of people who menstruate and is a sign of hormonal imbalance. PMDD is premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This has the same distinct cyclical pattern and similar ph...ysical symptoms as PMS but is different because mood disturbance results in marked social or occupational impairment and can even result in loss of jobs or impact important relationships. Swipe through to learn more about how they are diagnosed and the next steps. I'll be sharing more this week on PMDD so follow along and tag a few friends below. Have you heard of PMDD? PMDD awareness is also mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Slow weekend out here. I love visiting the county and finding new ways to enjoy since I don’t drink wine anymore (this is home to over 50 wineries). #sobercurious Some spots I visited and live include:... @enidgraceculinary - best coffee and pastries @lyttletonpec fist stay here and will be back @quattroamicipec at @theoldthird their homemade pasta is incredible @wellingtonfarmersmarket for a Saturday morning stroll @bphmarket dinner essentials @fieldmadegoods beautiful local made goods shop @laundryfarms best farm stand and pumpkins @drakedevonshire sunset dinner and drinks Hope you all are having an incredible weekend. #visitthecounty #pec #princeedwardcounty

Learning, listening and sitting with these incredible mushrooms in Muskoka. We left these behind for the slugs on a blanket of moss. Anyone else watch @fantasticfungi yet? ... Mushrooms have to much to teach us.

The Soulful Sprout is officially re-opening & we're back with a little facelift to our logo and branding. This space was created a year ago to be an extension of my practice @thesoulfulsprout as a collective wellness studio for those looking for connection, community, and healing. The pandemic may have closed our doors for some time, but that didn't stop us from connecting with so many of you digitally. We're so grateful for our community and what the future holds fo...r us in this space. Whether you're looking for a space to rent for your practice, a reiki session, some sustainable living items or an in-person session with our team, we're here for you. If you have any questions or want more information send an email to [email protected] See more

5 years cancer free I have thought a lot about what it means to be a cancer survivor...5 years ago today had my thyroid and 34 lymph nodes removed. I had papillary carcinoma that had spread to my lymph nodes...diagnosed just before my 28th birthday. These past 5 years have been an affirmation that the human body and psyche can bounce back from anything given the right nourishment, environment and continued support.... Cancer has blazed its way through the lives of those I love, respect and care deeply for and while I’m taking a moment to celebrate myself right now I never loose sight of what a gift this life really is. If you’re moving through a dark time, illness or challenge personally or with someone you love please know you’re not alone in this. Drop some love below to help me celebrate this magical life and all the healing that has transpired over the last 5 years. See more

Let’s talk about low cortisol and what you need to know. After periods of prolonged stress, trauma, and nutrient depletion in the body your cortisol output can switch from elevated to low. Symptoms of low cortisol:... Extreme fatigue. Weight loss and decreased appetite. Salt cravings Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) Anxiety and irritability Muscle and joint pain Darkening of your skin (hyperpigmentation) Low blood pressure Low cortisol can be caused by many different things and even multiple things at once! Addison's disease- I’ve sent part for screenings from their Dutch results Chronic disease Low-calorie diets Intense workouts Nutritional deficiencies Chronic infections Sleep deprivation and much more Low cortisol levels and high cortisol levels require different types of support and nourishment for your HPA axis and adrenal glands but one thing they both require is more rest. Are you experiencing extreme fatigue and other symptoms of low cortisol these days? See more

Maybe you’re tired and anxious or maybe it’s your cortisol. Is this you? You struggle to get through the day, but have a second wind at night. You rely on caffeine to even function during the day.... You are gaining weight around your midsection and can’t seem to lose it. You are irritable, anxious and can’t get through a workout. These could all be signs that your cortisol is out of balance. Your cortisol should have a rhythm- rising in the morning upon waking and spiking a few hours into your day. By night time it should lower to get you relaxed and ready to sleep, as it lowers melatonin starts to rise and sweet dreams await you. This is often not the case with many of my clients. Stress, work, kids, family and many other underlying causes can confuse your body into pushing out more cortisol at the wrong times. When this happens for a prolonged period, it can lead to burnout. This causes cortisol to be low across the board. On the Dutch test, this shows up as a flatline, a trend I see way too often amongst entrepreneurs, A types, students, and busy professionals too. Dutch testing and assessing cortisol rhythm helps me get to the bottom of many symptoms that can cause downstream effects of my client's health. If you are struggling shoot me a DM or click the link in my bio to set up a free discovery call now. Stay around for more ways to support your adrenals and healthy cortisol rhythms. Drop an if you’re feeling like your adrenals need some TLC. Hope this weekend brings some for for you! See more

Sometimes you just gotta stop and let yourself feel it all. This week has been rough, 2020 has been tough and that full moon was a lot! You feel it too right? ... Sending love

Let’s talk about elevated cortisol and what you need to know. You’re probably stressed, most of us are considering we are living in a digital age, through a pandemic, racial revolution and confusing times. Not to mention if you have kids, a job, bills...so basically we are all more stressed than ever before. We are currently spending 42% of our days behind screens that are messing with our natural hormone production & interrupting our sleep patterns. ... Symptoms of elevated cortisol: Fatigue High blood sugar Anxiety Irritability Exercise intolerance Weight gain (especially around the midsection) Loss of lean body mass Feeling wired but tired Headaches Acne PMS or estrogen dominance Elevated cortisol can be caused by many different things and even multiple things at once! Stress Blood sugar issues Restrictive diets Caffeine intake Intense workout Nutritional deficiencies Chronic infection Sleep issues and much more I’ll be sharing more this week about how to lower cortisol and stress levels but if you are feeling like you can not get through the day without caffeine, anxious and unable to sleep, running on fumes it's probably time to get some support. Send me a DM or book a meet and greet call in my bio now. See more

Happy Anniversary to my dreams coming true and rooting into this healing space @thesoulfulsproutstudio. One year ago today I sat here, keys in hands, rooting into my vision of creating a healing space where everyone could feel heard, seen, supported, and welcomed. On my own healing journey I sat on waiting rooms, operatories, and office that felt cold, sterile, and caused me to shut down. I felt misunderstood and broken at times. ... In those moments I planted my seed, I had a vision of a different kind of care in a warm space where folks could come and feel how I longed to feel. I would be their safe space to land, hold space, and support them. I would give back to others in this way. "The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit. " Not sure who said this first but today it's most resonate as I celebrate one year (and serving a pandemic) with this incredible healing studio. Shout out to my #1 for helping me transform this into an oasis - it was a full gut job. I'm excited to watch her grow, hold more beautiful souls, and continue to support my community in all the ways. New practitioners are joining us this month so stay tuned... If you have visited or wish to one day please share a few words below about this space to help us celebrate her growth. Dreams do come true, just plant your seeds. xx See more

Drop a in the comments if you want to improve your sleep! Sleep is integral to your overall health, and especially your hormone and metabolism health. So many people don't realize that a lot of their underlying health issues ares due to a bad relationship with sleep. But there a small steps your can take within the DAY and NIGHT to help improve your sleep. ... Don't overwhelm yourself and you'd put too much pressure to have have the perfect sleep. I recommend taking 1 or 2 tips for the daytime and nighttime that you can implement. What will you try this week to improve your sleep? #pcosweightloss #pcosfighter #pcosdiet #pcossupport #pcoscysters #hormonebalance #hormonebalancing #hormonehealth #pmsproblems #dutchtest #hormoneimbalance #hormonetesting #torontonutritionist #sleepsupport #hormonetherapy #dutchhormonetest #androgenous #menstrualcycle #insulinresistance #pcoslife #menstrualcycleawareness #cycleawareness #dutchtestexpert #birthcontrol #hormonal #menstruation #womenswellness #periodpositive #periodsmatter #plantbaseddiet See more

Morning garden finds. Figgie loves fresh beans as much as we do. Caught her in action stealing one. Few things I love more than slow mornings out here. @ Toronto, Ontario

Progesterone Part 2 Progesterone is a hormone we don't mind having plenty of (unlike our friend oestrogen). If progesterone levels are low, we will usually see a few days of spotting before the period arrives or short luteal phases (typically less then 11 days) which will usually go hand in hand with shortened cycles. Progesterone isn't just vital for baby making & healthy cycles but also brain development, energy, mood & more! However, our old friend CORTISOL pops up... & will DECREASE PROGESTERONE levels (cortisol being a hormone that increases in response to stressors in your day to day life). Our bodies are smart, they are ancient bodies in a modern world. So when they perceive constant stress (even in low levels), they start thinking that the next famine could be around the corner and we are under attack. This sends a message to the ovaries that now wouldn't be a good time to bring a baby into the world! Nope. So it cuts off that vital progesterone and life force hormone. So what we can do? Make your body and mind feel safe. Send clear signals to your system that you are OKAY & not under threat. Make time in your day for stillness & prioritize calm. Whatever amount of time you can manage is fine, just keep it consistent. Hello meditation and reiki. Breathwork! Think about what makes you feel more YOU. What do you LOVE to do? Lay down on the earth. Unplug. What makes you feel truly relaxed & at peace? Lean into these things! Utilize them. Everyone will be different, but slowing down & stillness is for everyone & deeply nourishes our nervous system, hormones & fertility! Stay tuned for more on progesterone and how to support your cycles. Book a discovery call now if you’re ready to get some answers about yourself hormones and put a stop to fatigue, horrible periods, acne, low libido and more. #pcosweightloss #pcosfighter #pcosdiet #pcoswarrior #pcossupport #pcoscysters #cysters #pcosjourney #pcoslifestyle #hormonebalance #hormonebalancing #dutchtreat #hormonehealth #bloodsugarbalance #anxiety #pmsproblems #dutchtest #hormoneimbalance #hormonetesting #libidobooster #immunesupport #torontonutritionist #stressrelief #stressfree #relaxation #sleepsupport #sleepytime #hormonetherapy #dutchhormonetest #androgenous