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  Dr. Sarah Connors HBSc, Naturopathic Doctor
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Happy New Year and Resolutions 2023

1/30/2023

 
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Hello and welcome back to Two-Eyed seeing, we're going to be talking about what it intentions and goals versus resolutions. So, stay tuned.
 
"IN ORDER TO REACH OUR WELL- BEING OUR GOALS, WE HAVE TO PUT OUR MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, SUB-CONCIOUS MIND, IDENTITY HABITS,PHYSICAL & NUTRITIONAL PIECES, TOGETHER."
 
In this episode we are chatting about new year's resolutions. If you feel like you are already losing momentum with your resolutions for this year, you'll want to tune into this one! I'm chatting about.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[3:20]My opinion on new year new me
[5:25]Intentions + goals vs resolutions
[9:33]Focusing on small goals and habits 
[15:51]What motivated me to create Seratauga Weight Solution 

 Connect with Me:
WEBSITE: http://www.sarahconnorsnd.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sarahconnorsnd.doula/

What Is Your Understanding of Truth and Reconciliation? [Episode 22]

9/26/2022

 

In this episode I will be talking about Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada, the complicated legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, and thinking about what it means to be a true ally to Indigenous communities. 
WARNING: Residential Schools and other difficult topics are discussed in this episode.

[1:25] What is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation [1:45] The importance of language 
[3:00] What makes this day different?
[4:13] Talking about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and her legacy
[8:22] Discussing Residential Schools 
[10:22] Reflecting on What Truth and Reconciliation means and what true allyship may look like 
[12:40] How are we using the concept of Two Eyed Seeing?
[13:50] Not all Indigenous people are the same
[14:49] Are you choosing to be an ally?
[17:07] Speaking about MMIW (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women) and children
[18:30] We are not talking about ancient history
​ [19:10] We can do better!
 

Body Bliss The Journey to Body Acceptance [Episode 21]

7/7/2022

 
​In this episode, I am talking about all things to do with body image and body acceptance. This includes talking about the co-author project I've been involved with over the past year and is now officially published.
[1:00] Talking about body acceptance and Body Bliss
[3:59] Who is affected by Body Image Issues and Why It's Important
[6:58] Body Image issues within the LGBTQ2SIA+ community
[9:31] The Dove Campaign for Body Positivity
[11:55] Fat Shaming and the Ideal of Beauty
[13:32] What the research has to say about weight and health
[16:42] Impact of being underweight on your health
[17:54] The Body Bliss Book Project
[19:20] The BIC or Bikini Industrial Complex from Burnout
[27:58] My Body Bliss Chapter: This Is Not Your Armor
[32:48] Celebrating who we are and thinking of things differently

Moonlidge Interview with Grandmother Renee [Episode 20]

7/7/2022

 
​In this episode, I am having a conversation with Grandmother Renee about her perspective on women's health, moon time, and pre/ post natal care. 
[1:00] Introduction to Grandmother Renee
[3:45] Grandmother Renee 
[6:25] The gift of moon time 
[9:10] What would happen during your moon time when Grandmother Renee was younger & how self care was prioritized
[21:05] A different perspective on birthing & Grandmother Renee's experience 
[26:15] Grandmother Renee speaks to the importance of nutrition and movement during pregnancy and postpartum

Generational Family Health: Understanding Pre/Perinatal Wellbeing From The Seven Generational Approach [Episode #19]

5/10/2022

 
In most Indigenous traditions we have some understanding of the Seven Generations. This concept has multiple applications, but one of those perspectives is the impact on the health and well being in relation to pregnancy and the health of the expectant mother and her baby. In this webinar we will discuss this concept in relation to where prenatal health actually begins, and how it applies to understanding the long term impacts of health and well being of the child and the future generations.


IN THIS EPISODE:
[0:04] Introduction to the episode.
[2:00] What this webinar was about before we dive into the recording  
[9:15] The concept of the seven generations- what is it? Why is this important?
[11:00] What is generational trauma?  How do they manifest?
[17:45] Some effects of colonization  
[25:10] The core of naturopathic medicine & how it intertwines with Indigenous teachings 
[40:05] How cultural consideration in women's health care pairs with conventional practices
[46:00] A final note to think about and be aware of 

The Importance of Reflection [Ep #18]

12/27/2021

 
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Hello and welcome back to Two-Eyed seeing, we're going to be talking about what it means to reflect and review what the year has been for us and how we can look forward to the year that's coming. So, stay tuned.

“ REFLECT ON WHERE WE ARE IN LIFE, AND WHAT SORTS OF IMPACTS WE CAN MAKE FOR OURSELVES AND FOR OUR FAMILY, AND FOR THOSE AROUND US”
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In this episode, we are going to be talking about what are we grateful for, what are the things that have influenced us, especially in terms of showing an end and speaking gratitude, because the impact that that has in terms of raising our vibration, to a higher level so that we actually vibrate with the things that we want in life.  Stay Tuned, and learn further as we go into this topic and conversation, always leave a comment if you have queries about this episode. 

IN THIS EPISODE:
[0:04] Introduction and context for this episode - The Importance of Reflection
[1:41]  I talked about  What Moon Lodge is.
[3:35] I shared how am I reflecting on my Grandmother, my father’s mother.
[8:53] I shared how energy moves and all kinds of things.
[18:32] My final statements and takeaways.

Connect with Me :
WEBSITE: http://www.sarahconnorsnd.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sarahconnorsnd.doula/

What Does Spirituality Mean For You? [Ep #17]

11/24/2021

 
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Hello and welcome back to Two-Eyed seeing, we're going to be talking about all things to do with spirituality and what that means for you. So, stay tuned.
“ WE ARE NOT PHYSICAL BEINGS HAVING A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE, WE ARE SPIRITUAL BEINGS HAVING A PHYSICAL EXPERIENCE.”
In this episode, we are going to be talking about one of the things that I've often heard from my teachers in various ways of being and thinking is that we are not physical beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a physical experience. It can include religion, it cannot include religion, it can be more holistic in terms of all the different ways of thinking of thought, and just that kind of universal spirituality, I think it's a lot more open to interpretation than what we tend to think of when we hear the word spirituality Stay Tuned, and learn further as we go into this topic and conversation, always leave a comment if you have queries about this episode.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[0:04] Introduction and context for this episode - What Does Spirituality Mean For You?
[2:11]  I talked about life’s journey.
[04:16] My thoughts on Spirituality.
[06:00] I shared on how I tend to think and approach life?
[09:01] I shared what spirituality looks like for me.
[13:48] What spirituality looks like for me in terms of how I practice it...
[19:49] My final statements and takeaways.

Connect with Me :
WEBSITE: http://www.sarahconnorsnd.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sarahconnorsnd.doula/

Birth, Life & Death: The Circle of Life [Ep# 16]

9/20/2021

 
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Hello and welcome back to Two-Eyed seeing, we're going to be talking a little bit about birth and death, and how the two actually come together and really complete the cycle of life. so stay tuned.

“ BIRTH, LIFE & DEATH ARE ALL CONNECTED. THEY ALL FLOW TOGETHER”
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In this episode, we are going to be talking all about the circle of life, today and that life is full of both joy and sadness. That is what colors the canvas of our life in this physical existence. Stay Tuned, and learn further as we go into this topic and conversation, always leave a comment if you have queries about this episode.

IN THIS EPISODE:
[0:04] Introduction and context for this episode - Birth, Life & Death: The Circle of Life
[3:59]  I talked about the concerns of giving birth.
[06:39] Giving birth is not something to be afraid of but it is something to celebrate and be happy about.
[11:50] I talked about the feeling of collective grief.
[13:58] What is Khan's teachings?
[17:33] I talked about what I find so beautiful about this circular view of life.
[21:28] My final statements and takeaways.

Connect with Me :
  • WEBSITE: http://www.sarahconnorsnd.com/
  • FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sarahconnorsnd.doula/
Resources: 
  • Podcast 9: Returning To The Real You: Understanding Postpartum Mood Issues And Balancing Them Naturally

Stress and It's Impact on Your Health [Ep #15]

9/6/2021

 
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Hello and welcome back to Two-Eyed seeing, we're going to be talking all about stress. Because this is huge for all of us almost all the time, but especially right now, so stay tuned.
“REST IS ACTUALLY WHAT IS SHARPENING OUR CAPACITY”
In this episode, we are going to be talking all about stress today. We know that stress is something that we all deal with on an ongoing basis that we all have different times in our life when stress is higher stress is lower. But it's something we deal with every single day and especially in the climate that we're currently in still being dealt with the pandemic. Stay Tuned, and learn further as we go into this topic and conversation, always leave a comment if you have queries about this episode.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[0:55] Introduction and context for this episode - Stress and its Impact on Your Health
[1:45] What do we mean by stress? 
[07:05] What actually significantly increases our productivity?
[8:20] What's going on in our body when we're experiencing stress and we're feeling really stressed.
[14:10] What are some strategies and some practical things that we can do to help us deal with stress?
[23:03] Tips that are easy to implement at home to deal with stress.
[26:38] My final statements and takeaways.

Connect with Me :
WEBSITE: http://www.sarahconnorsnd.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sarahconnorsnd.doula/

Understanding LGBTQ2SIA+ & Healthcare with Dr. Cyndi Gilbert [Ep #14]

8/30/2021

 
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Hello and welcome back to Two-Eyed seeing, we are going to be speaking with Dr. Cindy Gilbert. She is a naturopathic doctor, author and faculty member of the Canadian College of naturopathic medicine, and is very focused on treating those in our society who are stigmatized and marginalized in our wellness circles. So stay tuned for this amazing episode about how we can potentially be better at supporting our LGBTQ community and our BIPOC communities and all the wonderful things that we're getting into in this episode.

“IN A GLOBAL SCALE, INDIGENOUS AND TRADITIONAL CONCEPTS OF GENDER AND SEXUAL DIVERSITY IS ACTUALLY A GALAXY OF IDENTITIES”
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In this episode, what we're actually going to be focusing on today is talking about the LGBTQ community, and how we can better support them as healthcare providers, and just as individual people within the world. Stay Tuned, and learn further as we go into this topic and conversation, always leave a comment if you have queries about this episode.

IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:12] Introduction and context for this episode 
[3:28] One of the biggest things Dr. Gilbert is struggling with in terms of actually being the supportive health care providers and the supportive people helping  LGBTQ2SIA+.
[11:39] Talking about the new consulting service that Dr. Gilbert and her colleague just recently started.
[14:36] Dr Gilbert highlighting their  important service you need to know.
[18:24] Dr Gilbert talking about how important it is to create safe and inclusive clinic spaces in a deeper level for  the LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
[22:24] Moving beyond the performative ally ship and going to the next level of helping and supporting in a deeper sense.
[24:31] Dr Gilbert talking about many analogies of  identity and how that plays   on some indigenous folks.
[26:39] Dr Gilbert answers on how we can start to show up more than just a flag carrying-supportive ally?
[35:54] My final statements and takeaways.
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**Bio for Dr. Gilbert:**
Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND (she/they)
Cyndi is a naturopathic doctor, author, and faculty member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Providing care to those who are all too often stigmatized or ignored in wellness circles, Cyndi has a primary clinical focus working with LGBTQ2SIA+ and BIPOC communities, people who use drugs, are homeless, disabled, HIV+, precariously employed, and facing mental health challenges. 
Co-founder of the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy) Committee at the CCNM, Cyndi facilitates anti-racist anti-oppression / cultural competency training for healthcare providers. They advocate for a collaborative, anti-oppressive, and harm reduction approach that centers patients' voices and experiences. She is also the co-founder of Heal All Consulting, an LGBTQ2SIA+ education and consulting resource for health and wellness practitioners.  
In addition to clinical work, Cyndi is the author of several books, including "Forest Bathing: Discovering Health and Happiness Through the Japanese Practice of Shinrin Yoku," published by St. Martin's Press.  She is the Associate Editor of the CANDJ and a Board member for the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors. 
Cyndi is a queer/spawn, mad White Ashkenazi settler and lives in Toronto with their family. When she isn't working, Cyndi can often be found gardening, hiking, camping, canoeing, traveling, and just generally being outside in nature.

Connect with Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND :
WEBSITE: healallconsulting.ca
WEBSITE: cyndigilbert.ca
INSTAGRAM: @healallconsulting 
INSTAGRAM: @drcyndind
TWITTER:  @drcyndind

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Connect with Me :
WEBSITE: http://www.sarahconnorsnd.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sarahconnorsnd.doula/

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