Inspiring Insights Episode #13: Stubborn Weight Gain with Dr. Ann-Marie Regina, ND

We had the honour of hosting Dr. Ann-Marie Regina, ND on this week's episode.   ✨ No matter what you do, you still can't shake the weight off. What gives?!  On Wednesday Dec 2nd @ 6PM EST, Dr. Ann-Marie Regina, ND (she/her) joined us for episode 13.   ✨ You're invited to the front row of Episode 13 as Dr. Ann-Marie & I discuss:  - What is weight loss resistance? - What factors can cause weight loss resistance? - Insulin resistance, gut dysbiosis, sex hormone imbalance, cortisol dysregulation, thyroid conditions, inflammation and autoimmune disease, yo-yo dieting, and all the things that make weight loss incredibly hard. - Some simple things you can do at home to support healthy weight? - Why is lab work IMPERATIVE? Which tests are best for stubborn weight gain? - Why "eating well" and "exercising" sometimes just isn't the right formula for health + MORE  Who is Dr. Ann-Marie Regina? Dr. Ann-Marie Regina is a naturopathic doctor and educator, focusing on the health optimization of new mom’s and professional women. At a young age she knew she wanted to become a naturopathic doctor and dedicated 8 years of school to achieve this goal. In her practice, Dr. Ann-Marie helps patients understand their triggers, see what’s possible and feel comfortable in their own bodies. Most importantly she is a dedicated social justice and patient advocate and believes that with the right tools and education all women can soar. Check out her free resources on her website: www.drannmarieregina-nd.com  *****  Reawaken Co. is an online educational platform and referral network in the natural wellness space. Our mission is to help self-identified women and non-binary folx empower themselves on their wellness journey in two ways:  1. The first, through education on the Inspiring Insights Show for a healthier, more inclusive world. We host weekly discussions with practitioners on various modalities and healing techniques.  2. The second, through our referral network of over 20+ alternative wellness practitioners. We direct clients to the right care for what they are looking for and help to connect practitioners to each other. We provide client feedback along the way so that practitioners can improve their own practice.   Reawaken Co.'s Values: - We amplify the voices of self-identified women and non-binary folx. - We value the synergy of doing and completing work together, and that being in the company of like-minded individuals can inspire more change than we can each do alone. - We recognize the value of each individual life and we see that historically, womxn have been marginalized in wellness spaces.  - We recognize the intersectionality of skin colour, gender expression, sexuality, ethnicity and its effects on the continued oppression of folx navigating AND working within the wellness framework. We prioritize anti-racism and anti-oppression in the work we do. - We value proactive versus reactive care. - We value the importance of knowledge, be it experiential, ancestral, and academic in the furthering of wellness.   #inspiringinsights@reawaken_co