The Livy Method Podcast

In this episode, Gina chats with Alanna McGinn, Sleep Expert and founder of Good Night Sleep Site. Along with her trusted team, Alanna has successfully helped thousands of families overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits so they can get the sleep they need. Gina and Alanna discuss good sleep habits, sleep tips, why sleep is important and how to get better quality sleep in your daily life.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Welcome Alanna McGinn to discuss what you can do to improve your sleep What is happening in society with sleep?Stress & Sleep: how are the two connected?It's ok to not sleep well short-term. Quantity and quality: What does a good night's sleep look like?Alarm clocks: should you press the snooze button?The stages of sleep and your bedtimeSleep deprivation and Insomnia: Acute versus chronicSleep Apnea, restless legs and medicationTech in the bedroomSleep Hygiene and the steps you can take to sleep well.Temperature at night: pyjamas and how to help your body regulate Moving your body and filling your drive for sleep Falling asleep: what is normal?Are you a morning lark or a night owl?How much time does it take to change your sleep habits?Naps & Shift workersMelatonin, magnesium, and CBD as sleep aidsProducts and tech to help you sleep betterWhat is more important, your morning or bedtime routine?Taking a PERSONAL PAUSE throughout the dayWhere to find Alanna McGinnGoodnightsleepsite.com @GNsleepsite@alanna.mcginnTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in The Program this week. This is the live recording from May 15, 2024.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Welcome to The Tweak This Week! This Week’s Tweak - MindfulnessIntroducing Kim - Weight Loss Group ManagerWeek 3 - how is everyone doing with Mindfulness and developing awareness?Mindfulness - it takes time and practice to be in tuneFilling in the gap - the 4 questions help fill in the gap from feeling hungry to feeling fullHunger - becoming in tune with what’s true hunger and what’s notLeaving food on our plate - where the discomfort comes fromMaximizing this week - focusing on stress and sleepTaste buds - our body’s signals and what they are telling usMindfulness - why it is the most important aspect of The Livy MethodNext week’s Tweak - What Downsizing is and what it isn’tKim’s final words - don’t be hard on yourselfTo learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

In this Guest Expert segment, Gina discusses sleep, stress and hormones with Dr. Olinca Trejo. Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:The factors (other than what you eat and when) that affect weight loss Sleep & hormones - their combined effects on weight lossHormones - chemical messengers that respond to the environment we put them inSleep - the hormones playing a role in getting good sleepMelatonin - should we supplement or not?Hormonal transitions (puberty, perimenopause and menopause) - their effects on sleepThe orchestra of hormones - what are they and what do they do?Poor sleep - how it impacts hunger the next dayThyroid - the hormones involved and their effects on our bodySleep deprivation - how it affects weight lossThe Livy Method - how it helps support higher quality sleepInsulin - its relationship with stress, sleep and weight lossMenopause and hot flashes - supplements to support quality sleep at this timeReconsidering sleep - "It’s more like landing a plane rather than turning off a switch"Caffeine and alcohol - how long they stay in your system and their impact on quality sleepStress - the importance of managing it throughout the day to support sleep at nightRestless legs - what’s happening there and what can we do about it?Stress - how it affects hormones and weight lossHow to manage stress - top tips Mental health - medications, how they can support us and our weight loss journeyFinal words from Dr. Olinca - the importance of patience with our bodiesWhere to find Dr. Olinca - info@drolinca.comTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 23, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:What is Mindfulness?Learning to find joy in new connections with food.Making meals and snacks as nutrient-rich as you canYour skin and the connections to our digestion and detoxification process.Dealing with cravings during the menstrual cycle.Falling back into old habits when life hits you hard with stress.Normalizing the journey of weight loss by honouring your feelings.How to make this the last diet you will ever do by looking for the proof in your non-scale victories.Being proud of the work you are doing to prioritize yourself with The Livy Method.Detours! Why it’s important to keep moving forward toward your destination!Celebrating members in our 100+ Club!Moving forward through troubles and challenges by showing up even when it is hardRecommended read: Jamie Kern Lima's Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life.Aging and living well: What does healthy mean to you?Not a quick fix: Check your old diet baggage at the door so you can move forward and be here at the end!Follow the program, honour the feelsTo learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

In this episode, recorded on May 9, 2024, Gina talks about the psychology of sleep with Dr. Beverley David. Dr. Beverley is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep Research (Insomnia) and a Master's in Health Psychology.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Introducing Dr. Beverley DavidWhy sleep is so importantIf there is one thing we need to know about sleep, this is itWhy do we feel like we need permission to prioritize sleep?The different stages of sleep and why each is importantWhy you can sleep through the night and still not be getting good sleepAre sleep apps beneficial?How menopause affects sleepWhen it comes to sleep, how much is physical and how much is mental?Sleeping together vs. sleeping apart- which is best?What is restless leg syndrome?How do we improve the quality of our sleep?How food and digestion can impact your sleepWhy if you can’t sleep, you shouldn’t think about sleepingCan you have too much sleep?Where to find Dr. BeverleyFind Dr. Beverley:https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/@drdrbeverleyTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

In this Guest Expert episode, Gina talks pelvic health with Registered Physiotherapist Erin DeGagne.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Introducing Erin Degagne, Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health Specialist Pelvic health - not just for those who have given birthDoes this apply to you? - signs and symptomsIncontinence - an issue for both males and femalesSolutions to explore - the importance of being assessedKegels, yes or no? - understanding tension in pelvic floor musclesPelvic health issues - signs to watch forActionable steps - what you can do if you’re experiencing these issuesUrinary urgency - when we need to go and when we don’tMen - this information is important for you too! Bowel movements - exercises and techniques for healthy bowel movementsKegels - everything you thought you knew and what you didn't! Incomplete urination - why you can’t empty your bladderStress - connection to tension in pelvic floor musclesCoffee, alcohol and more - bladder irritants and their affectsOrgan prolapse - signs and symptomsHormones - how they affect our pelvic healthConstipation - is it a symptom of pelvic health?Weight loss - does it impact pelvic health?Improving pelvic health - treatment options Where to find Erin Degagne  www.lakecountryphysio.com or on Instagram @squats.and.coffeeIn Canada, find pelvic floor specialists in your area at www.pelvichealthsolutions.caTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

In this Guest Expert segment, Gina talks supplements, hormones, and weight loss drugs with Dr. Olinca Trejo. Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Introducing Dr. Olinca TrejoWhat does holistic mean?Dr. Olinca’s thoughts on supplementsWhat happens when you don’t get enough vitamin DHow long would it take to get your vitamin D levels back to normal?The benefits of omega-3What causes inflammation?Are people in menopause or perimenopause experiencing inflammation?Why magnesium is Dr. Olinca’s favourite supplementWhy is vitamin B so important?The benefits of probiotics and prebioticsHow digestive bitters work and the best way to take themDr. Olinca’s thoughts on collagenGina’s thoughts on OzempicDr. Olinca’s thoughts on OzempicWhere to find Dr. OlincaConnect with Dr. Olinca: info@drolinca.comTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from May 6, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:Cravings - addressing cravings, why we have them and how we can lessen themHunger - being more in tune with our hunger levels and cuesMind-body connection - continuing to practice the 4 Questions to deepen our connection with our bodyRecipe and meal ideas - watch Gina’s stories, check out our @livylosers account on Instagram and Gina Livy on PinterestFood sensitivities - developing awareness around how certain foods affect youIndulgences - recognizing why we have them and how they make us feel Solidifying your weight in Maintenance - please share your insights with usConsistency and Maximizing - what it looks like in MaintenanceWho do you want to be? - focus on who you want to be and how you want to feel and good health will be the outcomeWeight In Wednesday - this Wednesday at 4 pm EST, let us know what you want to weigh in on! To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 15, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Our tweak this week is Consistency and Maximizing Knowing when to investigate the scale not moving with your doctorGetting back at it after the weekend - assessing where you’re atUnderstanding what you’re seeing on the scale and recognizing non-scale victoriesWhy we need and want plateausKnowing what fluctuations on the scale mean - when it’s up, understanding you have not gained your weight backHydration and its effect on our cravingsNavigating celebratory days - enjoying them, recognizing the choices you make and then moving onMaking a plan when eating out - being in tune with your body in the momentUsing the graph in The Livy Method App to understand the patterns of your weight fluctuationsRecognizing why your weight is not coming down yet - understanding the time it takes to build a strong foundation first Assessing your expectations around how much you will lose and when Normalizing the emotions we experience and developing new coping mechanismsThe benefits of a higher protein breakfast - setting us up for success for the rest of the dayJoin us tomorrow when we chat supplements with Dr. Olinca!To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.