I used to be a huge reader. I sometimes find myself feeling guilty that I don’t read nearly as much as I used to. However, I have – over the past few years – become a big listener of podcasts. I find them great to listen to while cleaning or doing other mindless tasks about the house. You can hear great stories, work on personal development or learn new skills!

Below is a list of my current favorites, I hope you find something that interests you!

SECRET LIFE OF CANADA

Epsom salts have been used for hundreds of years. They are helpful for aches, pains and skin issues.

Here’s the break down:

What Are They?

They are nothing like the table salt you put on food. They’re called salts because of their chemical structure. “Epsom” is a region in England where they’re found in natural springs. You can find them in most drugstores and grocery stores.

How Do They Work?

I am starting to really feel like spring is around the corner! The temperatures are rising, the sun seems to appear more often and I am feeling much less ‘blah‘.

Normally, I do get towards the end of winter and say “I’m done with this, I want spring!” However this year, that feeling came MUCH EARLIER. Like the middle of January. I seriously struggled.

Where I am located, winter was pretty intense this past go around. Two months of -30C temps (as the high for the day), and a whole whack load of snow began to drain me. Plus two years of not being able to go on a hot, sunny vacation during the winter months did not help. Add in some issues with my truck starting (either it was the block heater or battery — both have since been fixed/replaced), and I found myself lazy, moody, and a lack of interest in life.

Pretty much, the vague idea of “SAD” – ‘Seasonal Affective Disorder’.

Those who have interacted with me, likely know I am a huge advocate for foam rolling. I personally have found it far more beneficial than just stretching; particularly for chronicly tight muscles. Recently, I had seen a post on social media discussing this study: “Expert Consensus on the Contraindications and Cautions of Foam Rolling-An International Delphi Study”.

I immediately clicked the link to the study, since it’s always good to be at the tip-top of new knowledge. It did not take long for my curiosity to be taken over by frustration.

Following a diet or eating plan is not just about having willpower. Way too often we are hardwired to believe that the main factor you need to stay focused and stay on track is willpower.

The real message that should relayed is to get to a healthy body weight and maintain it, has nothing to do with ‘willpower’. People who maintain a great figure year round do not depend on this every single day. Instead, they have made their behaviors a habit. This does not require daily energy and becomes part of who they are. No thought necessary. It’s just part of their everyday life, just like how coffee-drinkers wake up and the first thing in their day is to pour a fresh cup.