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Dr. Parissa Bunin is a Naturopathic Doctor and co-owner of the Fredericton Naturopathic Clinic with her husband Dr. Judah Bunin for the last 17 years. They provide high quality complementary health care to the people of Fredericton and are passionate about giving their patients access to the best that natural medicine has to offer. We were so grateful to spend some time talking with Parissa about health. Now more than ever, you may be thinking about how to buffer your stress levels and maximize your health (both physically and mentally). Having a team of professionals to help guide you through both your current health challenges and optimizing your function for your future health is vital. www.naturedocs.ca  www.eastcoastchiropractic.ca 

EnrichKids is a completely new centre in Fredericton that focuses on holistic children's programming to foster social-emotional learning and practical life skills. They use stories, art, theatre, STEM activities, music, mindful movement, and a global perspective as tools for learning and exploring. They strive to improve a child’s self awareness, confidence, social skills and decision making abilities and of course incorporate FUN in order to do this.  It seems like they had just opened their doors when they were forced to close them as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  On this episode Dr. Marie talks with the co-directors of EnrichKids, Hannah Williams and Christina Foster, about how the current situation has impacted their business, how you can support them, and how they are supporting our community right now.  www.enrichkidscentre.com  www.eastcoastchiropractic.ca   

Attempting to cope in chaotic spaces can exasperate feelings of hopelessness and overwhelm. Mindy Foster of Love Your Space Organizing understands how this happens AND how to fix it. If you are struggling with overwhelming amounts of stuff and don't know where to start, Mindy is a wealth of support and information. She has pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic from in home visits to virtual support for her clients. And wow, do we need it more than ever. For many people this is the most time they have spent in their homes. Feeling calm in your environment goes a long way for your health. www.loveyourspace.guru www.eastcoastchiropractic.ca 

On this episode we interview DJ Naz, owner of Caribbean Flavas in Fredericton, New Brunswick with his family. Naz came to Fredericton from Trinidad to attend UNB almost 20 years ago. The story of how his dream and business project to open a Caribbean restaurant here came true is pretty remarkable and he opens up to share it with our listeners. The team at Flavas is going above and beyond to ensure safety for their staff and customers that are ordering online for pickup or delivery... and their chicken curry is 👌🏻 Naz and his family are so grateful for the support they have received from the community since the start of COVID. They’ve extended their days/hours and added some family meals to their menu. With so many restaurants pivoting to up their take out and delivery services, you can definitely take a break from cooking and dishes to enjoy a local meal. www.caribbeanflavas.ca www.eastcoastchiropractic.ca

Everyone hopes when they start a new venture, that it will thrive as it fills a needed, and underserved, niche. For music educator Krista Touesnard and her radio broadcaster husband, Rob Pinnock, not losing sight of the mission statement; providing an inclusive, creative hub that aims to amp up the coffee culture in Fredericton has been key to the success of The Muse in its first year of existence. On this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Krista and Rob (via Zoom call!) to learn more about what their business looks like right now. They have only been open for a year yet it feels like the Muse has been a downtown Fredericton staple for much longer than that. What we covered: how their dream turned into reality how they have embraced and built excitement around coffee culture and live music the stresses of being open during a pandemic what they are serving up high quality coffee and delicious food during a state of emergency how they are expanding their current offerings find out about their Easter delivery special! www.tipsymusecafe.ca www.eastcoastchiropractic.ca 

In the first of many PIVOT episodes we are interviewing small business owner, Chelsey Daley. She opened Sequoia Fredericton, a health and specialty food store, almost 3 years ago. When the province announced a state of emergency related to COVID-19, Chelsey quickly thought of innovative ways to keep her business running and continue to serve her beloved customers. Please send us an email at sayhello@eastcoastchiropractic.ca if you're interested in being on the show! We are looking for business owners who are showing resilience and innovation, and who have pivoted their business product or services during the pandemic.  #supportlocal  www.https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=pJtGi1eSEKo&brand=0&fbclid=IwAR2wo5xa6xBcIQBKhZrJQ298tg5EjEUkdFBBkcPjRj3i0oKhXAOJ5NiHeu8 

Dr. Marie and I discuss some of the highs and lows of self isolation due to COVID19 so far and offer up some tips to find the gifts, and be strong during this time. We are also pivoting the podcast to start interviewing small business owners in our community who are showing resilience and could use our support! Please send us an email at sayhello@eastcoastchiropractic.ca if you're interested in being interviewed!

If you’re like me, you’re constantly trying to build your persistence. Follow through on hard things is an asset that's useful in any arena of life. Angela Duckworth is the world's leading expert on “grit,” the much-hyped ingredient in personal success. As Duckworth defines it, grit is passion and sustained persistence applied toward long-term achievement, with no particular concern for rewards or recognition along the way. On this week’s episode we interview RCMP Officer Joe Wallace about his grittiness in different aspects of his life from physical training for sports, to his education, to military training. He demonstrates grit more than anybody I know.  Enjoy!  

Mel has some lofty goals for 2020 and I've been able to see how CONSISTENT and dedicated she has been. Join me as we dive into building consistency, having fun, stick to it strategies and having some good old fashioned accountability to help make your goals happen this year. 

I am excited to share this “personal” episode with you all. 2019 was a tough year that brought some serious ups and downs in our personal and business lives. After taking some time to analyze and reflect, I realized that you might share similar struggles. I wanted to share my 5 biggest lessons learned from the past year in hopes that it can help you move through the difficulties of career, parenting, health, and achievement just a little bit smoother!

Alison Bowie is a local Physiotherapist and Yoga Instructor. She offers specialty yoga classes that are aimed at creating an open learning environment where individuals experiencing pain or injuries are safely able to move their bodies in new, rehabilitative ways. From physi-yoga to chair yoga, Alison truly believes there is a yoga for everyone. On this episode we have fun diving into how Alison helps people through her unique practice style, we discuss Mindfulness and its impact on health and healing, and touch on Functional Movement and how that can be applied to your day to day life. Alison's positive energy alone can set you in the right direction on your journey toward better health and happiness. We hope you enjoy this episode!

After a break from podcasting we are back up and running with a few local professionals who we can't wait to introduce to you. Samantha Wood is the (award winning!) lead of the Let's Talk Real Estate Team of EXIT Realty. Or , as her two sons would say, "Mummy helps families find houses!" If you have ANY questions about buying or selling a home then please listen in as we grill Sam on some of the most frequently asked real estate questions. Sam is truly a connector, she can't go anywhere without knowing someone. We can't wait to connect with you her!

We were super excited to interview Kristin Brown on the show, Dietitian and owner of Grounded Health. Don’t shy away from listening if “prenatal nutrition” isn’t your thing... it was really about so much more than that. Although we set out to talk about nutrition, our conversation lead us down some totally different (but related!) roads. Kristin is super passionate about removing toxins from your environment that are derived from cleaning products, personal care products, plastics, and even receipts. This really matters and not many people are talking about it! Kristin's posts are filled with evidence based nutrition information tailored to women in the phases of fertility and pregnancy. BUT that doesn’t mean that you can’t benefit from her educational posts if this is not you. She shares tonnes of valuable, beautifully packaged tidbits of information when it comes to nutrition, and overall health and wellness.

Mel Wright is the Movement Room Coach at East Coast Chiropractic, a retired roller derby player, current skate school instructor, is studying reflexology and personal training, and is a health and wellness enthusiast with a huge passion for mindset.  On this weeks episode Mel shares her personal concussion story with us. She dives into the events leading up to her concussion diagnosis, the symptoms she experienced, and what treatments and lifestyle modifications have helped her most on her healing journey. We also discuss the BIGGEST myths that are circling around when it comes to concussions. Like, did you know that you don't actually have to hit your head to experience a concussion? Mel shares some amazing resources that you can use as a parent, coach, player or for general knowledge (because a concussion can happen to anyone!).  Check the show notes for links.   

Did you know your feet contain 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 muscles, ligaments, and tendons... each! Literally, 25% of the bones in your body are in your feet. So they must be important, right? On this weeks episode we chat with Sarah Pearce - Postnatal Fitness Expert, 16 year veteran of the Royal Navy, and barefoot shoe enthusiast about the importance of the feet for healthy joints and muscles in the spine, pelvis and lower limbs and for pelvic floor function (for women AND men!). She lets us in on her barefoot shoe collection and gives her best recommendations for adults, kids, walking and running. 

We play some musical chairs on this episode - Marie and Scott get a chance to interview Graham on his journey through fatherhood and what some of the biggest challenges have been along the way. We try to pinpoint some of the biggest differences between moms and dads - like why don't dads talk about the challenges the same way moms do? We talk about the challenges dad's face during the different stages of parenting and offer up some advice to all the guys out there looking to nail this dad thing!

There is no arguing that the health of your finances plays a huge role in your overall health.    Personal finances are a root cause of stress among Canadians. Surveys have found that four-in-10 Canadians (41%) ranked money as their greatest stress, and that more than half of Canadians (51%) are embarrassed about lacking control over their financial situation.   On this episode we interview Andrew Chamberlain, entrepreneur and founder of Chamberlain Wealth Management since 2007. He loves dealing with people who are innovative and who have a desire to leave the world a better place. Over the past 12 years he has grown his firm to a team of 14 and built a financial practice unlike any other in Atlantic Canada.   If the words finances, saving, or investing make you want to snore or run away… don’t worry. This episode is actually entertaining… we promise you will learn something and even have a good laugh, without putting you to sleep.

The fitness and weight loss industries tend to focus on how you look in your clothes, getting beach body ready, having a six pack… you get the idea. While for some people there is SOME motivation in those outcomes it’s not proven to be a sustainable way to achieve long term weight loss and maintenance.  So forget the skinny jeans and heart attacks and listen in to these 5 benefits of losing weight.

Have you ever wondered what type of "cardio" exercise is best for you? We get this question at the office a lot and wanted to dedicate a whole episode to dissecting cardiovascular exercise into its components, and offering some tips and ideas that can help maximize your training and your recovery.  

We met Nadine almost 5 years ago at a Delta Hotel health fair and we connected instantly…it was like love at first sight. You can’t help but vibrate at a higher level after being in Nadine's presence. If you know Nadine through her yoga classes, essential oil education, or past life as a vet tech then you know what I mean.    Nadine is an educator. She inspires and empowers people to ask questions and dive deep into the answers.   Although the title of this podcast is about household cleaning products it really ended up being about so much more than that.    What you will take away from this conversational episode is an appreciation for why we need to be more curious and ask more questions when it comes to our health. We have been conditioned to believe that the everyday things we use to clean our environment and our bodies are safe. In this episode we hone in on fragrances and cleaning products.