Living A Better Life Podcast

Special Announcement! . I am taking a break from the podcast. . Not sure yet what it will be like. . My plan is to focus on my physiotherapy and coaching practice for the next bit. . You can follow me on any of my 3 Instagram pages. . @madelainegolec @ecophysiotherapy @bqforbusiness

This week on the podcast. . I chat with Dr. Patricia Mills MD @dr.patriciamills all about hormones! . This is the kind of info every woman should be taught and understand. . There are 3 systems that can disrupt hormones and thus cause us many symptoms. . We need to understand good, not only what to eat but how to prepare food. . This podcast is jammed with practical knowledge and lots of examples to help you understand. . Please consider sharing this with any women in your life! . #sexhormones #hormones #balancinghormones #perimenopause #perimenopausesymptoms #perimenopausesucks #perimenopausehealth #menopause #postmenopause #womenshealth #womensreproductivehealth #womenshormones #womenshormonalhealth

This week on the podcast I chat about business and healing. . This podcast is really a highlight of my passion project which is to support entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals to move beyond the thinking mind and back into their bodies. . I believe business provides us many opportunities to heal and come home to ourselves. . What would it be like to have a goal that is about self development, healing and feeling at peace and the business is a means of supporting me in achieving that. . And business success and finance is the bonus. . I delve into when a problem arises how do we get beyond the story of it? How do we go deeper? . How do I connect with trust, openness and learning which allows me to show up authentically, in my truth, in my business? . Use this link in bio to have a listen. . Then join me on my new Instagram page @bqforbusiness . In my bio are links to all the cool things coming. I want to build a community of like-minded conscious entrepreneurs. . Hope you’ll join me there. . #businesshealing #traumahealing #consciousness #consciousentrepreneur #polyvagaltheory #femaleentrepreneur #presence #deepinnerwork #selfdevelopment #consciousleader #bqforbusiness #bodyintelligence #emotionalintelligence #businessowner

In this short episode, . I delve into postpartum pelvic floor and diastasis rehab. . I speak to why it’s important. . How I approach rehab . Details on my postpartum rehab program . @ecophysiotherapy . Use the link in bio to access podcast . #postpartumrehab #postpartumfitness #postpartumabs #diastasisrecti #newmom #newmomtips #mississauga #mississaugaontario #mississaugamoms #livingabetterlifepodcast

This week on the podcast… . I chat with Steve Haines, a body worker @stevehaines66 about… . Mind/body connection . What does the body do and how does it support us . How the body influences my interaction with the world . What is touch? Why is it fundamental to healing? . Difference between slow touch and fast touch. . Be sure to tune into this one. . #mindbody #mindbodyconnection #bodyworker #physio #chiropractor #massagetherapy #biopsychosocial #traumainformed #manualtherapy #pelvichealth #polyvagaltheory #socialengagement #touch #manualmodalities #livingabetterlifepodcast #philosophy #contemplation #presence #thomashübl

This week on the podcast... I interview Emily Fazio @bluesandbeyond_ about peri-natal mental health We delve into What a peri-natal support worker is Reasons you might reach out for help, it’s not always about a mental health problem, it could just be overwhelm, tired and frustrated too Mental health is not only about the birther but the partner too And so much more... Subscribe to podcast in the bio link or click here on Facebook: https://www.ecophysio.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Direct episode link available at ecophysio.com under podcast tab. . #perinatalmentalhealth #perinatalsupport #perinatalsupportworker #gta #postpartumjourney #postpartumdepression #postpartummentalhealth #postpartummooddisorder #postpartumanxiety #postpartumresource #postpartumsupportline #livingabetterlifepodcast

This week on the podcast… . I chat with Dr. Katie Rothwell ND, Naturopathic Doctor @your.thyroid.nd about 3 common mistakes made when treating thyroid conditions. . If you are someone who suspects or has been diagnose with a thyroid condition this episode is for you. . If your a practitioner who treats thyroid conditions this episode is for you. . We cover what the thyroid is, what it does and what can go off the tracks. . We talk about thyroid testing and what testing should include to get a full picture. . We talk about problems with thyroid supplements. . We talk about 3 mistakes NDs make when treating thyroid . And so much more. . Use the link in the bio to listen on any platforms listed. . #thyroid #hypothyroidism #hypothyroid #hashimotosdisease #hashimotos #thyroidmedication #thyroidsupplements #naturopathy #naturopathicdoctor #naturopathicmedicine #thyroidtesting #supplements #iodine

This week on the podcast. . I chat about why pelvic health matters. . I go over anatomy and function. . Why I think prenatal physiotherapy is so important. . How a pelvic health problem is not just a physical problem. . And why we need to talk about pelvic health more openly. . #pelvichealth #pelvichealthmatters #pelvicfloorhealth #mississauga #pelvicpt #pelvicpain #bladderleakage #prenataleducation #birthprep #livingabetterlifepodcast

This week on the podcast.. . I chat about a new paradigm. . One in which we value emotional and bodily intelligence just as much as our thinking intelligence. . I chat about the impacts of limiting ourselves to just analyzing and strategizing. . I chat about how our body and emotions can speak through the body. . That not everything can be solved through thinking. . Tune in through link in bio . You can also follow my page @madelainegolec . #emotionalintelligence #bodyintelligence #presence #polyvagaltheory #embodiment #holistichealth #newparadigm #somaticexperiencing #somatichealing #livingabetterlifepodcast

This week on the podcast… . I continue my conversation with friend and colleague Robyn @physio.robyn about how we apply poly vagal theory into physiotherapy practice. . We highlight our mentors. . I’ve also included which episodes to listen to of The Living A Better Life Podcast to hear from the mentors themselves. . Lindsey Vestal @functionalpelvis Episode 73 Pelvic Floor Myth Busting . Carolyn Vandyken @reframerehab Episode 74 The End of Physiotherapy as we know it . Neil Pearson @paincareu Episode 77 Safety, Danger and Hope . Shelly Prosko @proskoyoga Episode 39: Yoga and Physiotherapy . Maddi Rundle @maddi.rundle . Dr. Bessel van der Kolk @bessel_van . Dr. Gabor Mate @drgabormatemd . Dr. Stephen Porges . Dr. Peter Levine @somaticexperiencingint . This episode is practical application for assessments and treatments. . How we practice techniques ourselves and why it’s important as a practitioner to work on yourself. . And so much more . #polyvagaltheory #selfcompassion #drgabormate #stephenporges #peterlevine #somaticexperiencing #presence #resiliency #practitionerburnout #burnout #healthcareburnout #physiotherapy #pelvichealthphysio #livingabetterlifepodcast

This week on the podcast. . In this part 1 episode I chat with friend and colleague Robyn Synnott @physio.robyn about what it means to be a trauma informed physiotherapist. . We delve into how we got into the Poly-Vagal Theory and how that has changed the way we practice and educate clients. . We talk about how being trauma informed and using the Poly-Vagal theory is in our scope of practice and why we as physiotherapist may be resistant to these types of approaches. . We discuss how we have implemented the Poly-Vagal theory into our practices and incorporated with other aspects of trauma informed care. . We chat about how we are using the DIMs and SIMs exercise in practice in light of the Poly-Vagal theory. . We share important concepts, ideas we have learned from mentors over the years both within our practice with clients but also as part of our self-care approach. . We get into top down versus bottom up approaches to care, central sensitization and the biopsychosocial approach to physiotherapy. . We have many mentors we would like to thank for their contribution to our growth as therapists and I’ve also included which episode to listen to of The Living A Better Life Podcast to hear from the mentors themselves. . Lindsey Vestal @functionalpelvis Episode 73 Pelvic Floor Myth Busting Carolyn Vandyken @reframerehab Episode 74 The End of Physiotherapy as we know it Neil Pearson @paincareu Episode 77 Safety, Danger and Hope Shelly Prosko @proskoyoga Episode 39: Yoga and Physiotherapy Maddi Rundle @maddi.rundle Dr. Bessel van der Kolk @bessel_van Dr. Gabor Mate @drgabormatemd Dr. Stephen Porges Dr. Peter Levine @somaticexperiencingint . #polyvagaltheory #polyvagal #physiotherapy #pelvicfloorphysiotherapist #traumainformedphysio #biopsychosocial #biopsychosocialmodel #pelvichealth #physiotherapists #persistentpain #chronicconditions #pelvicpain #somaticexperiencing #mindbodyphysio #physicaltherapy #livingabetterlifepodcast #stephenporges #peterlevine #bes

This week on the podcast… . I chat with the wonderful Susan @susan.ni.chriodain about presence and personal growth in business. . We delve into what presence means and how we can use it in business. . We delve into re-defining success and shifting paradigms in business. . We talk about how personal growth has benefited how we show up in business. . How to handle difficult business situations. . And so much more. . Tune in. . #bodyintelligence #presence #businesswomen #consciousentrepreneur #consciousleader #personaldevelopment #findingpurpose #thomashubl #presencecoaching #businesscoach #livingabetterlifepodcast

This week on the podcast!!! . I chat with Dr. Zen Naturopathic Doctor @drzennmd about fertility and the pelvic floor. . We talk about why it’s not always a hormone issue with trying to get pregnant. . Is pelvic pain a potential sign of future fertility problems? . How can I optimize my pregnancy whether IVF or not. . And what does seeing a Naturopathic Doctor in the USA for fertility look like. . Use the link in bio to subscribe and don’t forget to share! . #fertility #ivf #ivfjourney #ivfsupport #infertility #iwanttogetpregnant #pregnancy #prenatalcare #pcos #endometriosis #naturopathicdoctor #livingabetterlifepodcast

So excited to share this podcast I did with my friend and colleague Chana Ross @chanarosspt . She is an amazing pelvic pt and executive business coach and she explores somatics for success with me. . I chat about how somatics can help us get in alignment with our higher self, can help us uncover patterns that are blocking our success and these patterns are locked in our body. . I am happy to announce that yesterday I registered my new coaching business. . Called BQ for Business. BQ standing for Body Intelligence. . We rely too heavily on only our IQ: thinking mind and we limit our creativity, innovation and success by only looking at this one source of intelligence. . I’m here to say there are other sources of intelligence. . So I help women entrepreneurs who want to grow their business by breaking through patterns that keep them stuck. . Or women entrepreneurs who have achieved business success but feel like there is something more or feel like something is missing. . I help clients tap into their body intelligence, through somatic experiencing and presence/embodiment coaching. . I support you to do the deep inner work. . #coaching #presencecoaching #somatics #somaticexperiencing #somaticcoaching #polyvagaltheory #businesscoaching #femaleentrepreneurs

This week on the podcast… . I chat with Joanna Leffeld @moolahdoula about money as a healing modality. . We delve into money blocks. . Money as a way to drive our healing. . How money becomes a source of tension in relationships. . The importance of gaining some basic knowledge around money. . And so much more. . #moneymindset #moneyhealing #moneymanagement #moneytalks #financialliteracy #financialeducation #moneyblocks #moneystory #livingabetterlifepodcast

This week on the podcast… . I do a solo podcast @madelainegolec talking about pain and how it gets a bad reputation. . I dive into pain as a spectrum. . Pain has an important physiological purpose. . How we need to get present to how we are thinking and feeling and noticing how our mind may be making interpretations based on others experiences. . That what looks like someone having a hard time with pain, may not actually mean they are overwhelmed. . Have a listen by clicking the podcast link in my bio. . #birthprep #birtheducation #pregnancytips #birthtips #prenataleducation #perinealprep #pelvicfloorprep #momstobe #firstbaby #firstpregnancy #betterbirthtips #bumpandbaby #pregnancyprep #positivepregnancy #pelvichealth #mississauga #naturalbirth #unmedicatedchildbirth #childbirthprep

Throwback Thursday and Endometriosis Awareness Month. . Here is a clip from a chat I did with friend and colleague Jill Mueller @endotogether . We delve into her journey with endometriosis and how she became pain free. . Talking about different factors that contribute to pain and treatment approaches. . Check it out! . #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #endometriosisawarenessmonth #endometriosisdiet #endometriosissupport #endometrosispain #pelvicfloorphysio #pelvichealth #pelvichealthmatters #livingabetterlifepodcast

Throwback Thursday! . My chat with Dr. Allyson from @pelvicrehabilitation about endometriosis. . We dive into diagnosis, signs and symptoms and of course treatment approach. . #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #periodpain #menstruation #menstrualcrampsrelief #menstrualcramps #pelvichealth #livingabetterlifepodcast

This week on the podcast… . I chat with Jaclyn from @thelostlabiachronicles about lichen sclerosus. . We talk about what it is. . Signs and symptoms. . How it impacts peoples lives beyond the physical. . Diagnosis and treatment. . And most importantly how someone can return to a full and meaningful life with the condition. . Tune in through the button in the bio. . #lichens #lichensclerosus #lichensclerosis #lichensclerosusawareness #lichensclerosustreatment #lichensclerosussupport #painfreesex #groupsupport #lichensclerosussupportnetwork #livingabetterlifepodcast

Here’s a clip from this weeks podcast with Jonathan from @behold_retreats . Use the link in bio to subscribe and enjoy the snippet. . #plantmedicine #plantmedicineretreat #ayahusca #ayahuasca #ayahuascaceremony #ayahuascaretreat #retreats #psychedelic #psychedelicretreat