Living Your Life With Lianne Laing

We are on the move this week for my "Living Your Life w Lianne Laing" podcast sitting down via skype with Jenny Carr based out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Just a few years ago Jenny survived a near death experience due to a severe Lyme and parasite infection. It’s a crazy story- but one which shaped the new world she would live in, and share.Jenny Carr is a speaker, MOM-preneur, leading inflammation expert, and the international best selling author of Peace Of Cake: The Secret To An Anti-Inflammatory Diet. Whether it is recovering from an autoimmune disease, reversing chronic physical disorders, or easing behavioral and emotional conditions, Jenny specializes in helping people reverse these chronic symptoms by adopting and maintaining anti-inflammatory eating without feeling deprived or overwhelmed. Think cupcakes, pizza, bread, and muffins – the anti-inflammatory way! I loved our chat and her passion for getting the message out there. She has amazing recipes, ideas and tips on her website.If you are

We go back to the basics this week for my "Living Your Life w Lianne Laing" podcast. Jonathon Dipierro joins us from OPEX Ottawa. OPEX aims to be that one stop shop for individuals looking to be accountable for their daily goals. They provide a service which has one person and an app I should mention targeting your fitness, nutrition and self care activities. Don't check in- they will check up- don't show up- they come knocking :)Some of us require more attention on our food intake while others need the motivation to get out the door and moving. We try and hit on many factors that hold people back from reaching their potential. Since we taped the podcast last week I have tried to actually sit when I eat, and take five deep breaths prior to consuming food- Jonathon offers up a few tricks he enjoys sharing with his clients. You can find more information about OPEX at https://opexottawa.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell

As of 2016 there were more Canadians over the age of 65 than there were under the age of 14. Our society’s challenge now, is the urgency to which we need to be proactive about the fact we are living longer- much longer. Today we are focusing on being proactive and understanding what lies ahead in senior care, for you and your loved ones. From care navigation to education, financial planning, downsizing, relocation, consultants, outlets, specialists and the list goes on. I sit down with Jennifer Moir, the owner of Agewell to tackle this subject. Jennifer is involved in senior housing and relocation but also sees herself as an expert in care navigation and an advocate for senior care.Their slogan Trusted Guidance for Aging Adults and Families". If you have a family member who is struggling with "what comes next" or your family is having a difficult time navigating family politics or health care decisions- this would be an ideal conversation to listen too. You can find more information a

I am really excited for this week's "Living Your Life w Lianne Laing" podcast release with Registered Holistic Nutritionist Stephanie Kay. I feel like we cover a lot of ground and I tried to hit on many of the topics she writes about in her blogs. Here is some of the sample list :)"Why you should eat bone in meat". "11 Low Carb Food Swaps", How To Eat For Healthy Skin", "11 Ways To Eat More Fat", "9 Signs You Are Addicted To Sugar", "12 Reasons You Aren't Losing Weight" and "Why You Should Rethink Cholesterol".Known as Big Red, Stephanie is here to share her views on real food, crash diets, self care and is determined to explain why learning to cook is the single greatest thing you can do for your health.We really hit on foods, processed food, etc at the 12 minutes mark :)You can find some great content on Stephanie's website https://kaynutrition.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cancer Coaching!One in two Canadian are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. One in four are expected to die. It is the leading cause of death for Canadians, however in recent years the death rates have decreased. That's the positive side. It’s a disease that affects us all since we likely know someone who is fighting it, has beaten it or has lost someone to it.In the US, cancer care expenditures are now in the 1.5 billion dollar range. Much of this has to do with treatments and adopted standard of care. The medical aspect is one thing, but what about everything else that goes with it.There are a range of issues like: understanding diagnosis, how to prepare for side effects of treatment, how to talk to family, how to handle leaving/returning to work, how to prepare for end of life, the right questions to ask their oncologist, strategies to cope, navigating the healthcare system etc. etc. This is where cancer coaching comes into play. Joining me on the podcast from the Mapleso

It was a reunion of sorts for me, with Dr. John Zielonka as my podcast guest this week. For a number of years Dr. Z was a regular contributor to my "Today's The Day" segment on CTV Morning Live. As for his introduction:The core values for Dr John Zielonka in his Ottawa chiropractic natural health center is based on human health potential, integrity, leadership, trust and truth. That’s a lot to ask when it comes to understanding our health, the mistakes we might not realize we are making and the shift in thought to treat the cause. Now an author of 7 books, like Healthy Beliefs, Deadly Choices, Changing Lives, Saving Lives, The science of vitamins as well as his newest book The science of Brain health he continues to work with patients of all ages and with incredibly diverse needs…from Olympians to professional athletes, to car accident victims, rehab patients and newborns. He is referred to as a functional health doctor and also an orthomolecular nutritionist. The end goal is optimal health for all. 

This weeks guest has actually been knighted, is a 40 under 40 winner, a writer for the Huffington post, a 7 figure business owner and a thought leader. She calls herself A Human Sparkler- I describe her as life transformation coach. Amanda Oreilly was the first person I spoke to about my decision to leave CTV Morning Live because I knew she would be able to ask me the right questions and guide me properly towards taking that terrifying leap of faith. She's also a friend and one of my experts on my Awaken A Better You Wellness Cruise. If asked what you get with Amanda….here’s the recap…These days she blends NLP, ( Neuro Linguistic Programming, subconscious programming, intuitive development, quantum physics, neuroscience, and a lot of truth to guide people through an intimate transformational experience that allows them to play bigger, love harder, and experience more of what they came here to BE. Amanda is authentically honest in speaking about hitting her own "rock bottom" which she refers to

The author of “No Gym Required” “Strong Is The New Skinny” and Badass Body Goals- Jennifer Cohen continues to pave her own way in the incredibly competitive fitness industry. She is consistently featured in publications like People, Cosmo, and Womens Health and is a regular contributor for Forbes magazine. She co-founded a fitness app that went to number one on the apple app, created a line of wellness toning shoes and even has her own set of DVD workout videos. Her latest project is a podcast called Habits and Hustle. The podcast allows this celebrity trainer to interview thought leaders, entrepreneurs and overall extraordinary people who share their insight and open up about the hidden aspects that have made a difference in their success. She was was recently named “100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness” by Greatist and ranked #16 “Most Impactful Fitness Entrepreneurs” by Web MD.I met Jennifer years ago when she was a guest on CTV Morning Live and we hit it off right away. We have stayed in

Meet Johanna Lynn who has 20 years experience in resolving inherited family patterns and is the founder of The Family Imprint Institute. A former clinical hypnotherapist she focuses now on "Epigenetics". Ask Yourself: Have you ever had difficulty trying to explain why you feel a certain way, have unexplained sadness, or depression? Do you have self destructive behavior or continually see the same results in failed relationships? Are you dealing with chronic illness?Some of this could be indicators for inherited family trauma. And this is the focus of my podcast with Johanna. Our genes and our family history play such a vital role in how we view or see things, whether we intend to be a certain way or not. We have an imprint in our genetic code and its up to us individually to understand it and change it if we wish to change from generation to generation. The science behind it is fascinating and Johanna's voice will have you wanting to sit in her chair divulging your family history and your own life e

This week I talk with my former colleague veteran radio broadcaster Steve Warne. Until just recently, for 31 years Steve set his alarm clock for 4 am and made his way into the radio booth for the morning drive.He made a real name for himself as the popular host of TGOR, three guys on the radio on TSN 1200 for the last 19 years. Throughout the years, Steve has been an advocate for raising funds and awareness around Autism, something his son Michael was diagnosed with by the age of 2. The father and son duo have teamed up for their blog and YouTube channel Adventures In Autism .Now at 52, and with an unexpected departure from the show due to layoffs, Steve has launched his own podcast called “The Steve Warne Project”…The first half of our podcast is focused on his journey into radio, the challenges of the industry, his passion for sports and what made his job so unique. The second half of the podcast focuses on life raising a child who has autism. Steve is very candid as we chat, touching on the everyday challe

 Lets get the conversation started!Over 30 million woman are suffering from "lady part" problems. One out of three women suffer from painful intimacy, 49% of all women deal with incontinence and 50% of woman have pelvic organ prolapse. Someone probably said you should try doing "kegels". This podcast is going to change your views on what we are accustomed to thinking- "Its just normal". News Flash- it doesn't need to be!Joining me from NYC is Isa Herrera, the founder of Pelvic Pain Relief Dot Com and Renew Healing Center. She is the author of five books on pelvic floor dysfunction and the newly released international best seller Female Pelvic Alchemy. She has been a pioneer for new integrative treatments and has the mission to help 1 million woman in her lifetime.We discuss the implications and understanding of the "pelvic floor", understand how to deal with issues pre and post pregnancy as well as strategies to get through it as best you can. Isa talks about the dangers of repet

Brain Ignition founder Chett Binning joins me in studio this week as begin to understand and question the world of Neuro Science and Neuro Nutrition. A former hockey player, Chett began his quest to understand human potential while recovering from an injury at Carleton University. We focus on what seem to be "buzz words" for wellness these days, “intermittent fasting, inflammation, adrenal fatigue, sleep optimization, fat loss, hermetic stressors, keto, cross fit…and the list goes on. Brain Ignition provides evidence based tool to athletes in order to improve energy, recovery and overall brain health. For those following along, the first part of the podcast we talk about his former hockey life, and how this form of study came be- we get into the more technical aspects in the back half of the podcast.http://www.brainignition.ca. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let me introduce you to Dr. Nemanja Baletic aka Dr. Nemo. The founder of Oneness Medicine is a former Ottawa U Gee Gee's basketball player whose holistic approach to medicine has led him to study around the world and at some of the top medical institutions. With Harvard on his resume, Dr. Andrew Weil as his mentor and his name on published medical papers Dr. Nemo is a true game changer. We talk about medicine from a very different perspective which goes far beyond actual medication to the healing powers of meditation, food, love, environment and visualization. Dr. Nemo discusses the tools he used as an athlete to help shape the way he studied and performed in difficult medical situations. In addition to continued athletic aspirations, he also models, and considers himself an amateur filmmaker. Name it, he's done it. I was in awe of the energy and passion he has for integrative medicine and his ability to share it with others in a way that makes them want to change for the better. For future med students this

No headshot required! I sit down with Smyth Casting President Ilona Smyth. I was reacquainted with Ilona a few weeks ago when I was asked by a friend to help out as an "extra" on a set of a movie being made here in Ottawa. I had just finished taping a podcast and figured it would be a fun new adventure and something to check off a "life experiences" list. Ilona had four films in production at the time and I realized she was in charge of a well oiled machine. In our short conversation I learned hat she was raising a young son on her own, had battled a mental crisis that changed the direction of her life and was making her mark in a fascinating industry. I was inspired by her journey and felt others could be too. We don't talk about fitness regiments or eating patterns - this is about dealing with adversity and life's curve balls and finding your way through. She is armed with talent and enjoys finding the talent in others. She has a way of finding that 'diamond in the rough". If you have any interest in t

This week's guest is Parent Consultant & Child Behavior Specialist Sylvia Corzato. Sylvia is the founder of Success in Steps. Her company provides help to overwhelmed and frustrated parents who seek to spend less time on challenges and behaviors and more time enjoying their family. We talk about strategies for implementing rules and expectations. Autism plays a big role in her previous work with CHEO and it became a platform to help her see the need for continued work with parents. Tantrums, Bedtime, Video Games, Phones, Social Media, Eating, Discipline...we try and hit on all of it!I laugh that growing up- if my mom was counting to three and she got past two and a half I was in major trouble. I've tried to implement the same discipline with my girls....with little success :)You can find more about Sylvia at http://www.successinsteps.caSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's for dinner? The most dreaded question in my household. Are there the right groceries in the fridge? Which one of us has the energy to make it? We should be better organized and prepped but its not in our forte or interest most days. I imagine we are not alone in these sentiments. The pressure, the work, the time commitment, the agony of trying to keep it interesting. Should eating be this complicated and emotional. Well, realistically eating has so many emotional components to it. It offers us solace, comfort, love, memories. It can be therapeutic, it can also be complicated. It doesn't seem to be complicated at all for my podcast guest this week, food expert, recipe creator, cooking show host & food journalist Paula Roy.She is at home in the kitchen and wants to be able to share her love of cooking, recipes, food prep and outlook with you. Paula and I talk about her process of creating recipes and how she can taste a meal even before cooking it. What I loved most were the tricks and

Integrate, Empower, Recover...It is estimated approx 21% of the population will meet the criteria for addiction in their lifetime. We associate this typically with drugs and alcohol but it extends far beyond that with food, sex, gambling etc. For some, its a foreign concept and yet for others it hits much closer to home. Addiction has the ability to ruin lives on every level and yet even at the darkest of times, there is hope. Hope for many, is all they need.At the age of 19, Gord Garner's drug addiction had moved far beyond the occasional weekend bender to hard core daily use of crack cocaine. By 24, death seemed like a much more realistic future than anything else. And yet, Gord continued to beat the odds. At the age of 56, after decades of being in and out of treatment centers, between jobs, homes and relationships- the possibility of living clean seemed within reach. Nine years later, Gord is the man behind CAPSA. The Community Addictions Peer Support Association helping others who suffer from substance a

This week’s podcast with Parmees Yazdanyar is going to blow you away. Her title? Functional Medicine & Peal Performance Speaker & Consultant. I just loved our chat and wanted to feed off the energy and the vibe she gave off.With a background in integrative medicine, behavioral neuroscience and positive psychology, Parmees combines the most relevant strategies from all three fields to create a three-pillar system that helps high-achievers bio/neuro-hack their way to improved energy, motivation, productive output and overall quality of life. I get that this sounds a little overwhelming and complex but her information and explanation for human behavior is bang on and there were clear take-aways from the podcast. This is about letting go of the things that control you, and allowing ourselves to break out of patterns that are limiting our potential. Parmees is young and passionate and I think will become a powerhouse in this field.You can find more about Parmees on her websiteSee Privacy Policy at htt

Dr. Rob Gauvreau has spent the last 35 years dedicated to the practice of sports medicine. I admit, my athletic and active family has often visited his practice for our sports related injuries and rehab. As you will hear, he specializes in the care of muscle and skeletal injuries and conditions that affect the active person. He focuses on leading edge regenerative solutions like platelet rich plasma and guided injections to name a few. He has worked for the OHL, CFL, and NHL as well as a number of universities and other sports institutions. He is a big believer in quality movement. We talk honestly about his outlook on rehabilitation, movement, exercise and the “sitting disease”. His focus is always on getting to the underlying reason for the injuries rather than the quick fix of rehab machines to do the wok. That sore shoulder, lower back pain, and arthritic hip are meant to feel better. For more information check out their website http://www.optimizeottawa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art

Personalized Fitness Founder Tanya Robertson joins me in studio this week....Tanya ( who nicknames herself a "Gypsy" trainer) and I figure we connected about 25 years ago and our lives have overlapped in a number of ways. Mention personalized workouts, group training sessions, yoga, meditation, nutrition, boot camps, workshops, retreats and Tanya can easily check each one off the list- a number of times. Her passion for health, wellness, fitness and self care continues to be her driving force and a reason why she was a popular contributor to my "Today's The Day" segment back on CTV Morning Live. Our podcast takes on a few different story lines one of which led to "fermentation". I admit, I didn't think we would invest much time on this topic, but the more we chatted, the more intrigued I was. You might find you will be making a few different purchases next week after listening to this one. Movement- daily meditation, outdoor activity and nature are all major factors we hit on over the hour as well. See P