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Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness!
The Finding Wendy Podcast is a weekly show hosted by multi-talented Canadian musician, podcaster, and storyteller Wendy Limbertie. With honesty, heart, and a touch of humour, Wendy explores the real-life challenges, triumphs, and transformations that shape who we are.
Each episode offers a relatable and inspiring journey into what it means to be authentically human, featuring candid conversations with a diverse mix of guests—including musicians, actors, authors, athletes, and everyday changemakers.
New to the podcast is the Finding Wendy Book Club—a recurring segment where Wendy dives into thought-provoking books on wellness, self-discovery, and personal growth. Expect insightful reviews, honest reflections, and guest conversations that bring each book to life.
From resilience and reinvention to wellness and wisdom, The Finding Wendy Podcast is your weekly reminder that you're not alone—and it's never too late to rewrite your story.
Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness!
Episode 18 - Clean(ish) Living: Wellness, Resilience, and the Power of Informed Choices with Gin Stephens
In this episode of the Finding Wendy podcast, hosts Wendy Limbertie and Alison Pizanie chat with Gin Stephens, author of Cleanish, about wellness, transformation, and clean living. They explore the impact of ultra-processed foods, gut health, and informed choices in food and cleaning products. Wendy shares insights on cultural food habits, the concept of Blue Zones, intermittent fasting, and the connection between diet and dementia. Packed with practical tips, this episode inspires a balanced, "cleanish" lifestyle without food perfectionism.
Links:
Gin Stephens Website: https://www.ginstephens.com/cleanish.html
Books Gin Recommended: Fiber Fueled:
- The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome by Will Bulsiewicz MD https://a.co/d/3njyLgZ
- Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well, by the #1 bestselling author, Tim Spector https://a.co/d/fb3Xg9m
Apps and Websites:
- Switch Natural to scan your products https://www.switchnatural.com/
- EWG to look up your products https://www.ewg.org/healthyhomeguide/
Facebook: The Regain Remedy, hosted by Alison Pizanie https://www.facebook.com/groups/541347166833158
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Wellness and Transformation
03:00 The Inspiration Behind 'Cleanish'
05:55 Understanding Clean Living and Greenwashing
09:10 The Importance of Cleaning Products
11:55 Navigating Food Choices and Ultra-Processed Foods
8:07 The Connection Between Food and Health Crisis
23:48 Gut Health and Its Impact on Well-being
29:55 The Role of Government in Food Production
36:00 Building a Healthy Gut Microbiome
41:16 Culinary Perspectives: Meat vs. Vegetables
44:03 Exploring International Foods and Culinary Displacement
46:24 Gut Health and Dietary Changes
48:01 The Blue Zones: Eating for Longevity
52:09 Intermittent Fasting and Its Benefits
55:02 The Connection Between Diet and Dementia
59:45 Practical Steps for a Cleanish Lifestyle
01:05:05 Overcoming Food Perfectionism and Orthorexia
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My Book on Amazon: Here is a link to my first Children's Book, "Wendy Rides an Elephant," based on a true story!
