LUNCH with a HEALER
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe BEST conversations happen when we're having lunch with our friends, especially when one is a healer! Pull up a chair and join me to expand your knowledge and open your mind. I explore sensitive topics like longevity and ageism. I talk about love and relationships. I invite special guests to share their wisdom about food, nutrition and exercise. I'm Dr. Susan Hoffman. I invite you to join me for discussions based on my personal experiences and ongoing issues about body, mind and spirit. I share my fears and doubts about living the life of my dreams, and together, we discover ways to manifest our BEST life! Bring a healthy curiosity every week and we'll help you find renewed excitement and joy in your life!!
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Parasites 101- Everything You NEED To Know with Rachel Kalmar
May 09, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBToday we are tackling a topic that I never thought I would be discussing, but is becoming a predominant gastrointestinal issue -and that is Parasites! Yes, those nasty critters that can cause severe long lasting issues and most people are unaware that they even have them! Dr. Susan is welcoming Rachel Kalmar to the podcast to take her through the ABC's of Parasites. Rachel is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist who runs a virtual coaching practise in Toronto, Ontario. There...
Fatal Intent-An Interview with Author Dr. Tammy Euliano
May 02, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWe are switching gears on today's episode as Dr. Susan talks to Dr. Tammy Euliano, an anaesthesiologist turned author about her debut novel- Fatal Intent. New York Times best selling author of the Temperance Brennan Bones Series- Kathy Reichs said of it-"Medical suspense as sharp as it gets- Euliano is off to a good- no a brilliant start!" Getting lost in a project like writing a novel is magical and we are going to discuss the process Dr. Euliano went through and her transitio...
The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You with Simone Knego
April 25, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBMany motivational books will tell you that in order to better the world, you must first better yourself. But you really only need to change the way you SEE yourself and the world around you will change. What you do EVERYDAY matters and inspires others and by sharing your story, you can motivate and encourage those around you and in doing so, change the world! In her new book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, Simone Knego tells her story and takes you inside her unique jou...
The 6 Elements To Deep Health With Marla Shoom
April 15, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBToday we welcome back Fitness and Nutrition Coach Marla Shoom to discuss the 6 Elements to Deep Health. From the age of 12, Marla was a competitive athlete. Some sports she competed in include gymnastics, long and short running, tennis, squash, cycling and swimming. She has 4 grown children and is a very youthful grandmother of 3 and still pushing limits and boundaries beyond her years. She is a certified teacher in many disciplines, some of which include barre, pilates, yoga, per...
Habits Of Happiness with Heidi Alldredge
April 01, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIs it possible to take the worst moments of your life , no matter how severe and change them into hope, peace and encouragement? Today I am going to introduce you to Heidi Alldredge- Heidi is a former radio talk show host for " The Lemon Aid Stand" where she interviewed people who have taken life's lemons and made 'lemonade'! It was personal stories of triumph over tragedy, how they made the world better and what they want to change in their family, home or community because of what...
How To Heal Your Relationship With Food
March 21, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBToday we are going to HEAL our relationship with food and make PEACE with our body! Cassie Christopher is a body-positive Registered Dietician who is passionate about helping women 45 years and older heal emotional eating by Loving themselves well. She supports her clients to create unapologetic self-care practises from a sense of Connection to their bodies and desires, so they feel Comfortable in their own skin, in control around food and energized to live a life they Love! C...
7 Things That Affect Your Vibrational Frequency From The Viewpoint Of Quantum Physics
March 09, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBMeet Lloyd-a cold sea swimming Personal Development & Productivity Coach, Entrepreneur and author, passionate about Helping Adults Dream Again and recapture the spark that will set their world on fire through practical daily habits and visualization. Lloyd meets with clients virtually and speaks and mentors locally in Ireland and abroad, where he believes in fostering ethical practices in social entrepreneurship and personal branding and learning to become your best self and giving back ...
The Top 3 Ways to Support Your Liver and Restore Hormone Balance with Dr Mariza Snyder
February 25, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBWhen it comes to your hormones, your liver is the most important (and often overlooked) place to start. Especially for women, as you approach 40 and beyond, protecting and supporting your liver is critical! Today, we have Dr. Mariza Snyder to guide us with the Top 3 Ways to Support your Liver and Restore Hormone Balance. Dr Mariza is a functional practitioner, a women's hormone expert and the author of 8 books. Her most recent book, The Essential Oils Menopause Solution focuses on ...
How The Pelvic Floor Affects Your Overall Health with Erica Ziel
February 15, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBPelvic floor issues impact the lives of millions of women who struggle in silence! Too many women plan their days around the availability of a bathroom or having to constantly wear liners- just in case! BUT, there is so much. that we can do to correct pelvic floor issues and improve our overall health so we can live our life without worrying about where the closest bathroom is! Today, we welcome Erica Ziel to give us natural, practical steps to stop embarrassing leaks and improve ou...
"Brownies For Breakfast"-To Stay Young and Healthy???
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB"Why should you take cooking tips or health advice from a snarky 75 year old Grandma who doesn't own a restaurant, isn't a reality T.V. star, doesn't have a medical degree and doesn't particularly like to cook?? Here's why- my new book "Brownies For Breakfast, A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them", is a cool, fun, beautiful guidebook for anybody who wants to eat healthy: vegan vegetarian, pescatarian,gluten-free and sugar free." WE are fortunate to have this sassy, ...
You CAN Have It All !! with Traci Nicole Smith
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBToday, we are delving into the "inner you"- this is equally, if not More Important than just concentrating on your physical self, as the mind and body are profoundly intertwined. I am welcoming, Dr. Traci Nicole Smith to the podcast to discuss :How to live a life Filled with Abundance! Traci is a conscious driven living Coach empowering others to embody joy through intentionality. She is also the writer of the blog- Turn the light on Within- Live Purposefully, Feel Passionately, Ali...
Practical Tips to Boost Your Energy With Christa Elza
January 15, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBToday, I am featuring an interview with Christa Elza- your wellness expert go to for your energy, hormonal and growth mindset. Working as a nurse practitioner in a family practise, Christa realized the tool box of what she could offer her patients was too limited and she wanted a better way to help women achieve lasting health results. Christa began her journey as a Functional Medical Practitioner, learning the root cause approach to medicine and has established her own virtual practis...
How to use Essential Oils for a healthier, happier YOU
January 07, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBDr. Susan Hoffman talks to Cindy Vallone, a doTerra Wellness Advocate to provide a beginners guide to Essential Oils. Cindy has been using essential oils for over 6 years and has an international team of Wellness Advocates who help others meet their health goals. Cindy and her family use essential oils for preventive and acute care for everything from "head to toe". Essential oils have become their go-to for what ails them, wether its physical, emotional or mental. In this ...
"Take A Breath!" Understanding The Power Of The Breath To Heal- An Interview With John Goff
December 14, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBToday I am joined by John Goff- a father, a husband, a healer, a metaphysicist, a martial artist, a philosopher- all packaged into one! During the interview, John mentions several Eastern practices you may not be familiar with- You will hear the terms, Chi Gong, Ki Gong and Nei Gong. These are all systems of coordinated body movement, breathing and meditation used for purposes of health, spirituality and martial arts training. John also mentions Reiki-which is a Japanese form of ...
The Million Dollar Body Method- An Interview With Nate Palmer
December 05, 2021 20:32 - 50 minutes - 35 MBToday I am featuring an interview with Nate Palmer- Nate is a fitness and nutrition expert, coach, speaker and author who believes that being in incredible shape gives a massive advantage in business, focus and relationships. Nate is also a dad, husband and the #1 Bestselling author of "The Million Dollar Body Method" and Passport Fitness. He is also the host of his own Podcast entitled The Million Dollar Body. This is NOT your typical "diet" book- Nate has developed a lifestyle pla...
Turning Trauma Into Triumph- An Interview With Stephanie Olson
December 01, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBToday, I am featuring an interview with Ms Stephanie Olson, who exemplifies resilience with grace and humour. Stephanie is a highly sought after speaker, an author, CEO of the Set Me Free Project that provides prevention education on human trafficking, social media safety and healthy relationships. She also teaches resilience in life and leadership and is the host of her own Podcast entitled "Being Resilient". In this episode, Stephanie opens up about her own history of trauma and ...
Put the 'Oh!" Back In Your Love Life
November 01, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBToday's episode is devoted to a discussion about Women's Intimacy- specifically sexual pleasure. This is the 25 th anniversary of "Viagra"- and until recently, the entire focus has been how to improve the sex life of MEN!! Women are the caretakers, the nurturers, the multi-taskers and the breadwinners! We make sure everyone we love is taken care of- except OURSELVES! Happily, this is slowly changing and the ladies of Lunch With A Healer want to assist- we can begin by impro...
Past lives, Astrology, Epigenetics and Law of Attraction
October 15, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBToday's episode took many twists and turns - delving into how the astrology for October is affecting us led to a discussion of our different opinions on past lives, the concept of 'parallel lives', epigenetics , the law of attraction and more... We had a great time and each area we touched on will definitely be an individual podcast in the future. There is ALOT of valuable information embedded in this episode, so please don't miss a minute! Here's Debra's newsletter about Mercury Retro...
5 Top Tips To Balance Hormones Naturally
October 01, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBToday the ladies welcome back Sara Lodge- a registered holistic nutritionist to discuss 5 ways to balance hormones naturally. Sara begins by explaining the importance of hormones in the body and why it is vital to maintain their balance-to enable the body to function properly , keep your immune system healthy and ward off disease!! Sara manages to give us her 5 top tips -and ALL of them can easily be incorporated into our daily lives- NO Excuses Allowed! You can reach Sara ...
Karen explains Kabbalah
September 15, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBOne of Karen's passions, is her study of the Kabbalah. In today's episode, Karen explains the basics of Kabbalah. Kabbalah which rose to prominence in social media when Madonna was studying it, is NOT a religion or cult, but more of a philosophy, as Karen explains. It revolves around spirituality and the soul, and Karen shares her own experiences with it and many engaging stories to explain different areas. Tune in and explore Kabbalah with the ladies of Lunch With A Healer!! This episo...
Navigate Your Life with the Moon
September 01, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBOur lunchtime gathering today developed into a discussion about the recent double full moon in the sign of Aquarius - Susan originally wanted to talk to the ladies about feeling "stuck," not grounded and a general feeling of being unbalanced. However, it seems that Debra may have divulged the reason behind these feelings when she started to explain the significance of the full moon- in particular this very unique moon cycle. We hope this episode resonates with you-...
How Your Gut Health Affects Your Weight
August 15, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThe human gut is more complex than previously thought and has a huge impact on whole-body health. A healthy gut contributes to a strong immune system, heart health, brain health, improved mood, healthy sleep ,effective digestion and it may help prevent some cancers and autoimmune diseases. Today, we begin a series of discussions with Sara Lodge, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Sara has over 13 years of experience in the health and wellness industry and runs her practice with a ho...
O-Shot - Put The "Oh!" Back In Your Love Life
August 01, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBToday we feature an interview with Dr Shari Caplan- the Medical Director and founder of Vitality MD- an integrative medical lifestyle centre that specializes in womens sexual health and overall wellness. In today's episode, Dr Caplan discusses womens sex hormones, libido and Womens Sexual Pleasure- even after menopause!!She discusses new treatments aptly named the "O" Shot and "Viveve" which are available for libido enhancement, stress urinary incontinence in women and elevating or enabl...
Balancing Hormones After 50- With Dr. Shari Caplan
August 01, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBToday we feature an interview with Dr Shari Caplan- the Medical Director and founder of Vitality MD- an integrative medical lifestyle centre that specializes in womens sexual health and overall wellness. In today's episode, Dr Caplan discusses womens sex hormones, libido and Womens Sexual Pleasure- even after menopause!!She discusses new treatments aptly named the "O" Shot and "Viveve" which are available for libido enhancement, stress urinary incontinence in women and elevating or enabl...
Comparing Yourself to Others - Body Image
July 12, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBComparing yourself to others is real and it is an affliction that can block us from reaching our potential and rob us from understanding our own uniqueness. It can affect every area of our lives - if we have no authentic self identity because we are always wanting to "be" like someone else, then our choices in life become altered, our true passions never realized and eventually lead to depression and anxiety. Social media is multiplying the severity of this situation due to unrealis...
Five Top Tips For A Healthy And Youthful Smile
July 01, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBToday, Susan puts back on her 'dental' hat as we talk teeth. Susan has found throughout her 38 years in Dentistry that a beautiful smile can literally "light" up a face, and broken, worn down teeth can age a face dramatically. First, we discuss the most important elements in keeping your gums healthy and why this is so important to your overall health. Then, step by step we delve into teeth wear- the causes and the solutions to "youthanize" your smile. Join us for this fun an...
Radical Remissions - healing against all odds
June 15, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn today's episode we focus on the mind/body connection with respect to healing and pose the question-Is the human body capable of facilitating it's own healing, with our guests Dr. Akbar Khan and Dr Doug Andrews, both from Medicor Cancer Centres in Toronto. We discuss the book Radical Remissions by Dr Kelly Turner, in which she investigated thousands of so called 'miracle cures' and the nine factors that were common to all cases, which Dr Khan and Dr. Andrews corroborate siting exa...
Can Emotional Struggles Cause Physical Pain?
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBOur episode today asks the question: Is Physical Pain Related To Internal Blocks Or Inner Resistance? Is it possible for these "subconscious" road blocks to stop the flow of energy in certain areas of the body and manifest as pain or disease? Debra has some inspiring advice to keep you motivated as you go through your personal journey and to help break through your inner resistance and be your HEALTHIEST Self! Let's get "UNSTUCK" together and rise to new heights!! This episod...
What Does a Healer Do?
May 15, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBToday we have a very special episode for you- We are having a question and answer session with our own in house healer Ms Debra Jones. It's a fascinating episode as we gain insights into the practise of alternative healing , in particular Debra's philosophy about the mind/body connection and the ability of the body to self heal, and much more. It's entertaining and informative! DON'T MISS A MINUTE!!! You can reach Debra at debrajones.ca Leave us a comment or voicemai...
Consider This BEFORE You Eat
April 30, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn Part 2 of our interview with Fitness Coach and Culinary Nutritionist Ms Marla Shoom, we focus on nutrition, specifically for women over the age of 50. As Marla pointed out in our last podcast, fitness over 50 is a "whole new ballgame" - the same holds true with respect to nutrition. Marla addresses nutritional deficiencies that she observes with her own clients and presents simple advice that revolves around 'BALANCE'. Marla believes in abundance, not depriv...
A Holistic Approach to Fitness After 50
April 15, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBAs we age our body demands different things with respect to fitness and nutrition. In today's episode we focus on fitness and in Part 2 we will delve into nutrition with our special guest Ms Marla Shoom-a fitness and nutrition coach. As Marla explains, fitness after the age of 50 is a whole new ball game and it is crucial to start listening to our bodies, while still challenging ourselves. It is about the JOY OF MOVEMENT- finding your personal fitness goal and pursuing it with ...
Body Image & Aging- Is That ME In The Mirror?
April 01, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBAre YOU having difficulty accepting the aging process? In today's episode the ladies discuss the disparate nature of aging-reconciling the 60 year old body with the 25 year old mind. Are there any benefits to aging? Does "looking older" affect your self esteem in a youth obsessed society? Should we learn to love our "wisdom wrinkles"? What are some strategies to reframe that "aging " body image? THIS is the time in our life to truly strengthen our 'inner body or soul' and STOP defin...
Is Background Unhappiness Stealing Your Joy?
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBSTOP searching for the elusive "happiness". Living a life filled with joy IS attainable!! Today Susan, Karen, Lesley and Debra discuss what joy and happiness means to them- We discuss methods to bring joy into your life. We talk about being "present" in order to quiet the mind and feel inner joy. Debra discusses how she assists her clients in attaining this state of joy and contentment and how it can be sustained. Try to quiet your mind, perhaps through some sort of meditation- STOP the ...
Dr Kahn - Cancer, Chronic Pain, Arthritis & Brain Injury
February 25, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBToday, Susan interviews Dr. Akbar Khan- a graduate of the University of Toronto faculty of medicine as well as an Integrative Medical Doctor. In 2006, Dr. Khan co-founded Medicor Cancer Centre, the first integrated private cancer clinic of its kind in Canada. Dr. Khan has gained international recognition for his work with gentle non-toxic drugs to treat cancer. Through his many studies, Dr Khan is now one of three physicians in Canada to offer medical Ozone therapy to treat cancer, chronic...
Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines-Are we overprescribing and I'm confused about vaccines- are you??
February 18, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBOur goal at Lunch With A Healer is to educate, inform and hopefully inspire you to be your best self at any age. We have been discussing the importance of the mind and spirit in past episodes and now we are going to focus on the body - how to be your healthiest self. But first, we must look at what is happening now. We thought a good place to start would be through the eyes of a pharmacist as a brief analysis of the general health of the public. Susan interviews Ms. Gayle Dresner, a pharma...
Pharmaceuticals-are they overprescribed
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MBOur goal at Lunch With A Healer is to educate, inform and hopefully inspire you to be your best self at any age. We have been discussing the importance of the mind and spirit in past episodes and now we are going to focus on the body-how to be your healthiest self. But first, we must look at what is happening now. I thought a good place to start would be through the eyes of a pharmacist as a brief analysis of the general health of the public. Susan interviews Ms Gayle Dresner, a pharmacist...
Forgiving Yourself is Good for your Health
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBHow do you show compassion to others if you don't have compassion for yourself? First, we must learn to accept ourselves unconditionally- this sounds simple but as the ladies discuss, it can be a difficult task. Listen, as Debra , Susan and Karen have a revealing conversation on this subject- if you have a desire to start the process of breaking free of old restricting self concepts, THIS is the episode for you!! Susan mentions a book called"Into The Magic Shop" by Dr. James Doty. This boo...
Top 5 Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips for Women over 50
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBHolistic Nutritionist, Ciara Foy, author of 'Empowered by Food' and host of 'The Empowered Feminine' podcast shares the most effective ways to live a healthy life. Connect with Ciara Foy at www.ciarafoy.com This episode brought to you by OWN THE GREY podcast. Discover how others age with attitude at OwnTheGrey.ca Now you can share YOUR thoughts with us! Your comments, questions and suggestions are all welcome. Go to Speakpipe.com/LunchwithaHealer and record your message. Try it out toda...
How to Say No Without Guilt
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBHave you ever said "Yes" when you really wanted to say "No?" Listen in on our lunch with healer, Debra Jones, to discover how to empower yourself to say "No" without guilt. Connect with Debra Jones at www.debrajones.ca This episode brought to you by OWN THE GREY podcast. Discover how others age with attitude at OwnTheGrey.ca Now you can share YOUR thoughts with us! Your comments, questions and suggestions are all welcome. Go to Speakpipe.com/LunchwithaHealer and record your message. Try ...
How to Cope with Overwhelm
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MBThink about the last time you felt overwhelmed. How did it affect you? Did you cope well with the feeling or did it consume you? Listen in on our experiences with overwhelm and discover ways to cope better next time it happens to you. Connect with Debra Jones at www.debrajones.ca How to Move Beyond Overwhelm pg 12 of The Successful Healer book This episode brought to you by OWN THE GREY podcast. Discover how others age with attitude at OwnTheGrey.ca Now you can share YOUR thoughts with u...
Introduction- Bonus Episode
January 20, 2021 16:00 - 4 minutes - 2.79 MBHi, I'm Susan and Welcome to Lunch With A Healer! With so many podcasts out there I felt a need to clarify whey we have created Lunch With A Healer and why it may be the perfect fit for you. Debra, an alternative healer, Lesley and Karen, both entrepeneurs and myself, a dentist are four ladies of a 'certain' age with diverse backgrounds, different life experiences and definitely different opinions! We have one thing in common and that is our strong desire to keep learning and evolving- a pa...
Lunch With A Healer- Bonus Episode
December 02, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutes - 2.99 MBHi, Im Susan. With so many podcasts out there, I felt a strong desire to clarify why we have created this podcast and why Lunch With A Healer may be the perfect fit for you! Im a dentist by profession and maintained a successful family practise for 38 years. Dentistry was my career choice, never my passion. By far, the best aspect of it were all of the wonderful, inspiring people I befriended over the years. In fact, often my patients became my teachers through their own journeys. But a...
Lunch With A Healer- Trailer
December 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBThe BEST conversations happen when we're having lunch with our friends, especially when one is a healer. Pull up a chair and join us as we expand our knowledge and open our minds. Join me, Debra Jones, an award winning alternative healing professional along with Dr Susan Hoffman and our friends Karen and Lesley for discussions about body, mind and spirit. We explore sensitive topics like longevity and ageism, we discuss our fears and doubts, our insights and revelations. We explore how to sa...
Trailer - Lunch with a Healer
November 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 minute - 971 KBThe BEST conversations happen when we’re having lunch with our friends, especially when one is a healer! Pull up a chair and join us as we expand our knowledge and open our minds. Join me, Debra Jones, an award-winning Alternative Healing Professional, along with Dr. Susan Hoffman and our friends, Karen and Lesley, for discussions about body, mind and spirit. We explore sensitive topics like longevity and ageism. We discuss our fears and doubts, our insights and revelations. We explore how t...