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/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

• Introducing Dr. Beverley David
• Why sleep is so important
• If there is one thing we need to know about sleep, this is it
• Why do we feel like we need permission to prioritize sleep?
• The different stages of sleep and why each is important
• Why you can sleep through the night and still not be getting good sleep
• Are sleep apps beneficial?
• How menopause affects sleep
• When 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 sleep
• Why if you can’t sleep, you shouldn’t think about sleeping
• Can you have too much sleep?
• Where to find Dr. Beverley

Find Dr. Beverley:

https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/

@drdrbeverley

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

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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/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

• Introducing Erin Degagne, Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health Specialist
• Pelvic health - not just for those who have given birth
• Does this apply to you? - signs and symptoms
• Incontinence - an issue for both males and females
• Solutions to explore - the importance of being assessed
• Kegels, yes or no? - understanding tension in pelvic floor muscles
• Pelvic health issues - signs to watch for
• Actionable steps - what you can do if you’re experiencing these issues
• Urinary urgency - when we need to go and when we don’t
• Men - this information is important for you too!
• Bowel movements - exercises and techniques for healthy bowel movements
• Kegels - everything you thought you knew and what you didn't!
• Incomplete urination - why you can’t empty your bladder
• Stress - connection to tension in pelvic floor muscles
• Coffee, alcohol and more - bladder irritants and their affects
• Organ prolapse - signs and symptoms
• Hormones - how they affect our pelvic health
• Constipation - 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.coffee
• In Canada, find pelvic floor specialists in your area at www.pelvichealthsolutions.ca

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

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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/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

• Introducing Dr. Olinca Trejo
• What does holistic mean?
• Dr. Olinca’s thoughts on supplements
• What happens when you don’t get enough vitamin D
• How long would it take to get your vitamin D levels back to normal?
• The benefits of omega-3
• What causes inflammation?
• Are people in menopause or perimenopause experiencing inflammation?
• Why magnesium is Dr. Olinca’s favourite supplement
• Why is vitamin B so important?
• The benefits of probiotics and prebiotics
• How digestive bitters work and the best way to take them
• Dr. Olinca’s thoughts on collagen
• Gina’s thoughts on Ozempic
• Dr. Olinca’s thoughts on Ozempic
• Where to find Dr. Olinca

Connect with Dr. Olinca: info@drolinca.com

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

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