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"Monday Matters with Holly Cochrane" dives into the heart of health and wellness, embracing the hard things we do. Hosted by gym owner and holistic counsellor, Holly Cochrane, this podcast brings you insights and strategies for thriving mentally, physically, nutritionally, and spiritually. Every episode is a blend of advice, personal stories, and practical tips to elevate your health journey. Join us every Monday to start your week with motivation, as we explore how comprehensive wellness tr ...
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A.N.T.s are Automatic Negative Thoughts and they can pop into our head unexpectedly and unwanted. Listen to today's Monday Matters with Holly Cochrane to learn one strategy to help to squish the ANTs.
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Did you know that having a deep, meaningful relationship is about more than just having someone to talk to about the cost of groceries? On today’s Monday Matters podcast, I explore the real health benefits of strong relationships—everything from boosting your immune system to reducing stress. I’ll also share practical tips on how to build and maint…
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I work hard to try to eat healthy and exercise so I have a lot of energy to enjoy life. I don't let change while I travel and I have developed a few strategies and hacks to make life simple to feel good on my travel days.
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Medication is easily prescribed but if you implement these 5 lifestyle habits the medication has a better chance of working for you with fewer side effects. I believe that everyone taking a prescription or thinking about taking a prescription should adopt these lifestyle habits. Just like you "can't outrun a bad diet" you shouldn't medicate your wa…
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I bought an Oura ring almost a year ago, mostly to give me the data about my body that I already knew. It has worked! My Oura ring gives me a sleep score, recovery score and cycle prediction with amazing accuracy. I have used the data to honour how I am feeling and how much I can push myself and it has helped me feel like my training is purposeful.…
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Hormone replacement therapy has been unnecessarily feared for 20 years based on the Women's Health Initiative which was done very poorly in 2002. I am going to continue to ask questions about HRT and the BENEFITS of it even though the current messaging is still out there that women should be afraid of the risks of cancer, heart disease and blood cl…
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The more I research the influence hormones have on every body system, the more I realize the answer to "Could this be hormones?"... is YES! The list of hormone-related symptoms is very long and today's episode is just a brief overview of things that could be going on with your health that relate back to hormones. I believe we need to start talking …
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School is back in session and I am having a lot of conversations with kids about feeling anxious and nervous about the school year, trying new activities and making new friends. If you are navigating parenting a teen who struggles with anxiety there are few things I have found useful that I am sharing today on the Monday Matters Podcast.…
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I hear the struggle, "I need to do more meal prep" and in today's episode, I want to permit you to make it easier. You might not need to meal prep in a traditional sense, you might need to cook more food. Start batch cooking and it is much easier to have healthy options accessible.
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It is probably not good for business to tell people they don't need a gym membership to move their bodies, but that is what today's podcast episode is all about. The small efforts make a big difference and energy creates energy. With more energy, you will feel like you have been given more time. When you have more energy and more time in your day w…
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I am not giving out medical advice but I did want to share what I am learning about the connection between caffeine and perimenopause. I have had to break up with caffeine but have found alternatives that are ok because I enjoy the "habit" of drinking coffee. The links to the dandelion tea and Mudd water are below. You can get the tea from Cuthbert…
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If you have been diagnosed with (or self-diagnosed) ADHD, Anxiety, Brain Fog or any other Cognitive Impairment then tune into today's episode. Today I am talking about foods and supplements that support brain function.
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Learning about heart rate variability and my recover score has really helped with the previous burn out I was suffering from. On todays episode of Monday Matters I talk about HRV and its role is training and recovery.
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Today Dr.Node and I explore how it physically feels to check in and be present in your life. Listening to Node is always an insightful experience and I feel privileged to have these conversations recorded and share them with you.
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How does being honest with yourself help you to move forward? Better yet, how does NOT being honest with yourself hold you back? Today I got to have a sit-down conversation with Dr. Node about the importance of honesty in our overall health.
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Well not really, but today we were talking in the gym about whether or not we are losing the ability to be intuitive now that we have access to all kinds of data from research and wearable trackers. Do you know if you are tired or low in estrogen without an app???
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If I convinced you last week that you have time to busy and still practise being mindful then today I want you to listen to WHY that it is so important. What part of our brain is resting when we become present and turn out the past and the future? Why is it important to rest that part of our brain every day?…
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You are NOT too busy to start a mindfulness practice. In fact, if you think you are too busy you need to listen to today's podcast. Your health and your busy lifestyle will benefit from the way you can manage stress more effectively when you are intentionally more mindful. If you are not "into" sitting cross-legged and saying ummmmm for long length…
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Hands up if you wake up at 2:00 am without a kid waking you and wonder why you can't sleep very well. If you have had a few sleepless nights in your life then listen to today's podcast as I talk about the 4 main hormone culprits that influence our sleep quality.
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There will be that moment when you realize you want to choose a different kind of hard. Today I interviewed my Auntie Sharon about when and how she decided to live a sober life. If you want someone to reach out to help you take those first steps, she would be an excellent person to start that journey with. Today could be the day you decide to feel …
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Today's episode is an interview with my friend Kirsten Kotylak who is an outstanding nurse on a journey to explore and improve her health as shift worker. There are tons of great tips even if you don't work shift work so take a listen and enjoy! She believes in keeping things easy and simple, who can't get on board with that.…
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Progressive overload, aka lifting a little bit heavier after a few sessions will help you avoid plateaus, gain overall strength, maintain muscle as you age and make you feel a sense of accomplishment. Not every day is PR day but if you aren't reaching for something just a little more challenging are you challenging yourself? Todays podcast is all a…
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Breathing to optimize health is not something I was born knowing how to do well. I have been learning the value of how to breathe and how it influences every system in my body. On today's podcast, I talk about how getting dialed in on your belly breath can help get rid of the belly.
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The body's natural stress response can dysregulate many physiological functions when emotional trauma remains unresolved. This heightened state of arousal and the mind-body connection can manifest in various physical symptoms. While these may be normal reactions initially, persistent physical issues with no clear medical cause could indicate the ef…
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Vitamin D helps reduce cortisol levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and promote weight loss through its effects on hormonal regulation, glucose metabolism, and adipogenesis. Sunshine can also increase Leptin and a feeling of fullness so we do less mindless eating when we are busy outside. I know I am sold on Sunshine!…
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If you know you are stressed out and starting to hold extra weight around your belly the food you eat can help to support lower levels of cortisol. On the Monday Matters with Holly Cochrane podcast this week I talk about the foods that are easy to work into your everyday meals to help reduce the hormone mid-section.…
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Cortisol is our stress hormone and we can't try to lose weight around the midsection and ignore the stressors in our life. Today's episode is all about Cortisol and 10 ways you can reduce it. 10 ways to lower cortisol Identify stressor and triage them Relaxation techniques breathing, quiet time, walks, sauna, yoga, journaling, creative outlets Eati…
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Repeat episode from the hormone presentation I did last year on how to attempt to address the hormone inbalances in perimenopause.
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I am taking a couple of weeks off of podcasting and sharing two hormones episodes that you may have missed or forgotten the key points. Thanks for understanding. I'll be back in a couple of weeks.
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Hands up if you suspect you eat more calories than you need without even realizing it. I do this but I have done some work to be more mindful of the fuel I consume and the relationship I have with food. On todays Monday Matters Podcast I am going to share some strategies to stop the mindless eating. Take a listen and hit subscribe where you listen …
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Movement is Medicine is a mental health program I have designed that connects what happens in the gym and in real life. If you are not training your mindset in the gym you are missing out on a great opportunity to develop all your untapped strengths.
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I like to be able to research things that are useful for myself and my clients and then be able to find a way to communicate it that doesn't turn people off. Today's episode is my take on Magnesium, its role in our health and how to get enough through diet and supplementation. check out my website for DNA testing and send me a message if you want t…
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Mineral deficiency is a real thing amd most of us are affected by it, even if we don;t know it. Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus and Magnesium are important minerals our bodies need to function and we can't create them, we need to get them from our food sources. On today's podcast I tell you how to determine if you may be mineral deficient and what …
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Often stress is a result of feeling overwhelmed and out of control so today I want to teach 5 things you always have control over. Remember to use them when you are feeling stressed as a strategy to feel calm and in control.
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Leptin and Ghrelin, are complicated hormones that tell us when we are hungry and when we are full but because our hormones play in an orchestra they often get out of tune. Take a listen to today's podcast to understand your hormones and how they relate to the amount of food you eat.
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I kinda like Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh but we could only hang out for so long before I would start to get sucked into the woe-is-me mentality. Having a victim or a negative mindset can feel very natural if that is the environment you surround yourself with. Listen to this episode and take a minute to reflect on who is the Eeyore in your world, an…
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A little competition is healthy but who you compete with might not be. Today I talk about how I find a way to push myself and continue to level up, personally.
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I love my friends at Authentic Realty and when they asked me to be a guest on their new podcast I was honoured. Take a listen as I talk about the wonderful people I call "my community".
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If you guessed the "F" word I use too often don't be disappointed but my new favourite word isn't that one. It is fibre. I have started to make this my new favorite F word because my hormones needed me to. I am great at finding protein sources but the older I got the more I needed to focus on my Fibre. It was a pretty simple way to help to balance …
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I want people to understand the value joy has on their overall health and well-being. Clients often give me a side eye when they want to lose their belly fat and I prescribe a funny sitcom or tea with a friend. What do you do that brings you joy? If you can't aswer that take a listen to todays podcast.…
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We did a survey at the gym asking if people wanted to participate in the Crossfit Open this year. More people wondered what the "Open" is so today I will explain that for you.
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I want your opinion on the word excuses. I find it triggering and negative and an indicator of mindset. I much prefer to believe that sometimes there are obsticles and barriers that are reality that I haven't solved yet, but I do hard things so will tackle them. I want people to stop feeling negative with their excuses and give them the power to so…
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K2 is now offering Virtual Physiotherapy. If you have ailments and pain points that are keeping you from enjoying exercise you could benefit from the watchful eye of a physiotherapist. You can book your first online appointment by visiting my website at https://www.k2crosstraining.ca/
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I set goals regularly, not just in January. I also get my counselling clients to set goals regularly. Are you setting goals or wishful thinking? The difference will be seen in your results. Set goals with me and start to check those boxes.
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Welcome to K2's "Subscribe to Thrive" – a transformative 12-month habit stacking program designed to guide you towards a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. This unique journey spread over a year, focuses on implementing one new habit each month, ensuring a gradual, manageable, and sustainable approach to personal development and wellness. Subscrib…
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Pam Horne is a Confidence & Calm Coach, specializing in Stress Management and Personal Organization. She focuses on helping women cultivate inner and outer calm so they can escape the feeling of constant chaos and feel in control of their daily lives. EFT, also known as Tapping, is one of the main tools that she uses in her coaching practice to hel…
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When I ask clients what they do for self care I often get the response "I don't know". This triggers my next question of "what have you been taught"? "Nothing" is the response. So if we are not taught about self care how would a person start to figure out what they needed. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiration if you're unsure about your ow…
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Ok, I found myself needing a pep talk now that December has arrived so I decided to turn on the microphone and record the pep talk I give myself when I start to feel overwhelmed. Here are my 10 strategies to thrive this season: Drink more water Find protein sources Move my body and get outside Choose the fun wisely Say no without guilt Lower my exp…
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I have known for years that lifting helped with my mental health. I am also aware that lifting can be triggering for people who have experienced trauma. I have informed my coaches about the trauma responses that can happen during exercise and today I wanted to share with the Monday Matters listeners about the connection between lifting weight and o…
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https://fastlikeagirl. There is a fast like a girl app that I highly recommend you use to keep track of the days and when/what you should be eating. Here are the phases with the kinds of foods to be eating. Power Phase 1 - Eat Ketobiotic Days 1-4 (13hours) Days 5 (15 hours) Days 6-10 (17 hours) Manifestation phase - Eat hormone feasting foods Days …
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