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The Good Mood Podcast
by Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
The Good Mood Podcast is a series of conversations led by Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND about mental health, hormones and gut health. On this podcast, we discuss topics surrounding: nutrition, body image, psychedelic medicines, herbal medicine, social justice, digestion, Polyvagal Theory, relationships and Attachment Theory, trauma, frontiers in counselling and psychotherapy, ADHD, OCD, addictions, depression, hormones, digestion, nutritional psychiatry and nutrition, supplementation, herbal medicine, and more.
Episodes
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109. Family Roles, Boundaries, and Becoming Yourself: Bowenian Family Systems with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP
Have you ever felt like the person responsible for keeping your family together? The mediator, the fixer, the responsible oldest daughter, the one everyone turns to when things fall apart? In this episode of The Good Mood Podcast, we explore family roles, boundaries, and what happens when we…
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108. Mastering Your Hormones with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP
What do estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, insulin, thyroid hormones, and melatonin actually do, and how do they work together? In this lesson from my Rhythm & Flow course, I provide a practical overview of the body's major hormones and their essential roles in mood, energy,...
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107. Hormone Testing: What Your Labs Can (and Can't) Tell You
In this lecture, Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Psychotherapist, introduces hormone testing as one part of understanding hormonal health, while emphasizing that symptoms, history, and lived experience are more important than lab values alone. She explains that testing…
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106. Your Thyroid Labs Are "Normal"... So Why Do You Feel Off? with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP
Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, an Ontario naturopathic doctor and registered psychotherapist, explores the complexities of thyroid function in a five-part series on understanding blood work. She emphasizes that thyroid health cannot be assessed through TSH levels alone, sharing her own experiences with...
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105. Why You Need to Test Insulin (and Not Just Glucose) with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP
In this lecture, Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, naturopathic doctor and registered psychotherapist, emphasizes the critical role of insulin testing in assessing metabolic health, arguing that it offers more insight than glucose readings alone. As part of a series on blood work interpretation, she...
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104. Anxiety, Depression, or Muscle pain? Check Your Iron! with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP
In this episode of the Good Mood Podcast, I, Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP, examine the critical link between iron levels and health issues such as anxiety, depression, and muscle pain. As a naturopathic doctor and psychotherapist, I emphasize that low iron can profoundly affect both mental and...
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103. When You're Told You Have High Cholesterol with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP
This episode clarifies cholesterol complexities, debunking myths about high levels. A naturopathic doctor discusses lipid measures, challenges the "bad" cholesterol narrative, and shares heart health tips to empower patient-provider conversations. In this episode, Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP...
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102. Trauma Recovery and Psychedelic Healing with Dr. Jessica Eastman, ND
Dr. Jessica Eastman, a naturopathic doctor and psychedelic-assisted therapist, shares her integrative approach to trauma recovery and mental health. She emphasizes the significance of preparation and integration in psychedelic therapy, highlighting that healing occurs during the integration of...
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101. Communicating in Healthy Relationships with Melissa Johari, MSW, RSW
In this episode, I reconnect with couples therapist Melissa Johari, MSW, RSW, to discuss the power of healthy relationships and the Gottman Method. We explore how nurturing connections enhance individual well-being and family dynamics, and she shares insights from her recent couples retreat…
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100. Building Strength with Dr. Nastasia "Staz" Irons, ND
Welcome to episode 100 of the Good Mood Podcast! I'm excited to present to you an interview on muscle health and mental and emotional strength with Dr. Staz, naturopathic doctor! Dr. Nastasia Irons, ND is a fellow naturopathic doctor and CCNM class of 2014 graduate. She also completed a 2-year...
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99. Insulin Resistance: The Plague of Our Times with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP
Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, naturopathic doctor and registered psychotherapist explains the science behind insulin resistance, the plague of our modern times that affects 88 to 94% of adults. We talk about what foods impact insulin and lifestyle strategies, including the Low Insulin Lifestyle, for...
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98. The Low Insulin Lifestyle with Dr. Ali Chappell, PhD, MSc, RD
Dr. Ali Chappell is a Registered Dietitian with an MS and PhD in Nutrition and Reproductive Endocrinology. After earning her doctorate, she completed a postdoctoral research fellowship funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance her work in nutrition, insulin resistance, and…
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Episode 97: Muscleheads: Creatine, metabolic health, and energy with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
In this episode of the Good Mood Podcast, I discuss the vital role of muscle health in metabolic function and overall well-being, especially in the context of rising metabolic disorders in North America. I explore how hormonal changes post-menopause can exacerbate these issues and highlight...
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Episode 96: Fermentation and Fibre to Feed Your Gut with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
In this episode of the Good Mood Podcast, Dr. Talia, ND, reflects on Sonnenberg's study showing how gut microbiota-targeted diets can influence human immune status. The study involved two dietary intervention groups, high-fibre and high-fermented foods, with the latter showing decreased...
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Episode 95: The Psychology of Coercion: Cults, MLMs, Large Group Awareness Trainings, and coercive relationships with Brandie Hadfield
Brandie is a recovering wellness nano-influencer working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist. Brandie used to be an obedient follower and team leader. Still, today, she’s writing a Substack and a memoir on the topic of cult awareness and her experience inside a commercial cult. Brandie...
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Episode 94: How to Sleep Better: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP-Q
Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, naturopathic doctor and registered psychotherapist (qualifying), talks about the importance of sleep and how to treat chronic insomnia with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, the gold standard for supporting insomnia and improving sleep. Learn more: taliand.com Get full access…
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Episide 93: Neurotransmitters, Neuromodulators and Amino Acids with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, naturopathic doctor discusses neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, amino acids and their role in mental health. learn.goodmoodproject.ca taliand.com Insta: @drtaliand This video is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. No 1:1...
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Episode 92: Parasites and Poop with Dr. Michelle Pobega, ND
Parasites are gross, and despite our desire to avoid them, they may be necessary to talk about. Dr. Michelle Pobega aka the "Poop and Parasite Princess" and I talk poop... and parasites. What they are, how they live, what they want with your life, health and well-being, how to uncover their slimy...
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Episode 91: The Last "Diet" You'll Ever Do with Gina Livy of the Livy Method
In 2021, I started hearing about a weight loss program patients were doing via Facebook. Patients are always telling me about weight loss programs. However, these patients were motivated, losing weight, regularly eating, enjoying protein for breakfast and hydrating. They were engaging in better...
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Episode 90: Neurodivergence-Informed Therapy with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
I talk about neurodivergence in Canada and considerations for counselling and naturopathic medicine, including support for executive functioning skills, therapeutic relationship-building, and nutritional support. Learn more: taliand.com learn.goodmoodproject.ca Get full access to This Might Help…
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Episode 89: Nourishing and Navigating Health After Cancer with Dr. Martha Sharpe, ND
Dr. Martha Sharpe, ND is back on the Good Mood Podcast to talk about cancer survivorship, nourishing our bodies and supporting mental health, as well as the healing philosophy of naturopathic medicine, an additive approach to dietary and lifestyle changes and how to support your whole body after...
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Episode 88: Eat the Darn Eggs: the truth about cholesterol with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
What is the truth about cholesterol, this devilish and dreaded molecule that must be headed off at the pass with cholesterol-lowering medications? Is it a heart attack in a box, or fuel for the brain? Learn the truth about this molecule including how to interpret your blood tests, what...
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Episode 87: Understanding Hair Loss with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
I talk with Tracy Seider about hair loss. Do you dread washing or brushing your hair for fear of seeing clumps falling out in the shower? Listen to or watch this presentation on diagnosing and uncovering the cause of hair loss and learning how to treat it. First appeared on Tracy's Facebook…
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Episode 86: The Art of Receiving with Dr. Shayla Garland, ND
I finally have Dr. Shayla Garland, ND on my podcast, after much deliberation and convincing. Shayla graduated a year ahead of me at CCNM but after we both graduated we became friends. She is a wonderful ND and very talented artist and skilled world traveller and expert free spirit. On this pod…
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Episode 85: Homeopathy: Simillimums, Miasms and Dolphin Milk with Victor Cirone, HOM, DSHM, RH
In this episode Victor Cirone joins us for a third time, this time to talk about homeopathy. We cover the who, why, what and where--the history, details and definition of homeopathic medicine as well as discuss healing philosophy, resistance to healing and fear of death (and dolphin's milk).…
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Episode 84: Activate Your Energy: The Iron, Copper and Magnesium Connection with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND review (Cu)Re Your Fatigue by Morley Robbins, and explains the complex dynamic between iron metabolism, copper and magnesium and how they play a role in our energy production in the body and reduction of oxidative stress that leads to chronic disease. Energy is…
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Episode 83: Fascia, Lymph and Trauma with Nicole Argentieri, Registered Massage Therapist
On the Good Mood Podcast we've spoken before of fascia. We've even mentioned lymph, but this interview with Nicole takes it to a whole new level. Nicole is a registered massage therapist with certifications in Fascial Stretch Therapy, Massage Therapy Body Mechanics, Reiki, Lymph, Performance...
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Episode 82: Circadian Rhythms, Hormones and Stress with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
This episode is a recording of an interview I did on Tracy Seider (of the Reshape Method)'s Facebook group. We talk about the stress response and hormones. How changes in your hormones can affect stress: sleep, energy and mood and how this can affect your Circadian Rhythms. We discuss the master...
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Episode 81: When my patients say they want to lose weight... with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, naturopathic doctor, discusses natural weight loss--when her patients want weight loss what are they actually asking for? What hormonal inputs cause unwanted fat gain and maintenance? Why is calorie restriction not that answer? What two lifestyle strategies does she...
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Episode 80: The Anxiety Masterclass with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
Welcome to the 80th episode of the Good Mood Podcast! To celebrate I've created another epic episode: The All About Anxiety Masterclass. This episode encompasses: how to rewire your anxious brain, how to support OCD, how to ride the waves of your emotions for 90 seconds and how to recover from...
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Episode 79: Functional Movement and Alignment with Tracy Seider, Peri/Menopause Movement and Posture Coach
Your alignment habits can be stopping you from getting what you need out of your exercise: building muscle, preventing injury, and getting the shape you want. Alignment is everything. When I was a student I discovered the world of biomechanics: how the body is supposed to move, in alignment with...
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Episode 78: Dancing with Dopamine: Mood, Motivation & Movement with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND describes how dopamine works in the brain. How does it connect to mood, motivation, desire, willpower, tenacity, self-efficacy, creativity and happiness? How can dopamine breed or affect satisfaction? How can we use dopamine to improve desire, motivation, executive...
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Episode 77: You Are the Medicine with Asha Frost
"In my ways of knowing, medicine is the vital, healing energy that connects the Spirit, mind, and emotional bodies. It’s something carried by all living things. It is our connection, our roots, our life force. Medicine is something we all carry, birthed from our Ancestors and held by our Spirit."…
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Episode 76: The Nutrition Masterclass with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
Here's an all-in-one-podcast related to everything about nutrition that you were afraid to Google (or maybe did Google and ended up more confused). In this podcast I pull together previous pod episodes on nutrition, where I discuss cravings, the Dos and Don'ts of Human Nutrition, nutrients for...
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Episode 75: Thyroid and Mental Health with Dr. Katie Rothwell, ND
Dr. Katie is a Naturopathic Doctor, clinic owner, thyroid authority and educator. Her mission is to break the mold of traditional thyroid care and to bring evidenced-based thyroid education to practitioners and patients. As a clinician, Dr. Rothwell uses her signature framework and a practical…
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Episode 74: Perinatal Mental Health and "Impossible Parenting" with Dr. Niki Nephin, ND
I talk with my friend Dr. Niki Nephin about... a whole lot of things related to perinatal mental health. We discuss post-partum anxiety and depression, the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, labour and the post-natal period, the social and environmental factors that shape post-partum...
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Episode 73: The Trauma Masterclass with Ayan Mukherjee, Registered Psychotherapist
Everyone has trauma. We all have past experiences that left a mark on our nervous systems, which might in our adult lives cause nervous system dysregulation, leading to symptoms of brain fog, emotional numbness, anxiety and depression, issues with sleep and digestion, and chronic inflammation.…
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Episode 72: Navigating Mental Health with Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND
Dr. Christina Bjorndal is the OG of mental health naturopathic doctors. We talk about her story of living through an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and a suicide attempt and how she found her way to naturopathic medicine. We talk transformation, mental health nutrition,...
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Episode 71: Vaccines, Immunity and Informed Consent with Dr. Taylor Bean, ND
In British Columbia, Canada, naturopathic doctors with a certificate can vaccinate children 5 and up (Ontario NDs do not have vaccination in our scope). Dr. Taylor Bean is one such doctor. In this episode we chat vaccination, what it is, how a vaccination naturopathic doctor does vaccines, who...
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Episode 70: Healing Chronic Illness and Pain with Edna Pereira, Registered Psychotherapist
When we are diagnosed with a chronic illness or suffering from chronic pain, our life, our identity and our future flash before our eyes. Experiencing these changes to our physical health and well-being can be life-changing. Edna Pereira is a registered psychotherapist whose focus is in helping…
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Episode 69: The Akashic Records and the Energy of Choice with Andra Wochesen, energy coach
I talk with Andra Wochesen about the energy of choice, and how to heal using the Akashic records. Andra Wochesen is multi-certified Coach, with training in Law of Attraction, Reiki, Soul Realignment, Tapping into Wealth and Quantum Flow. This unique combination of skills coupled with intuitive...
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Episode 68: Ketamine-Assisted Therapy with Dr. Rae St. Arnault, ND
On the latest episode of the Good Mood Podcast I talk to naturopathic doctor Rae St. Arnault about ketamine-assisted therapy. We talk the legality of psychedelic medicines, using psychedelics for depression, how a ketamine-assisted therapy session works, who it might be beneficial for, and Dr....
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Episode 67: Burnout and the Stress Cycle with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
Episode 67 of the Good Mood Podcast is all about Burnout and the Stress Cycle. Drawing from the book Burnout: The secret to unlocking the stress cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, Polyvagal Theory, General Adaptation Theory, and other stress-response models we talk about burnout, rest,...
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Episode 66: Rewire Your Anxious Brain with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
I review the book Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Dr. Catherine M. Pittman, PhD where she talks about the two types of anxiety, amygdala and cortex-based anxiety, or body-based and worry-based anxiety. We talk about how to recognize the features of these two types of anxiety, what is going on in the...
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Episode 65: Meat Play Love: The Benefits of Eating Meat with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
I talk about the benefits of eating meat: for mental health, hormones, mood from a nutrient perspective, and how eating meat can heal the environment through regenerative agriculture. Resources: The Carnivore Code, Paul Saladino, MD The $100 Billion Ingredient Making Your Food Toxic...
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Episode 64: It's not me---It's OCD: on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
In this solo episode Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND talks about OCD: the biological and neurological underpinnings, the symptoms, behaviour therapy, and nutritional support. It is possible to overcome OCD symptoms--the key is to learn where the symptoms arise in the brain and how to combat them to...
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Episode 63: All About Inflammation: The Real Root Cause of Depression with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
Depression is not a neurotransmitter disorder--it is an inflammatory condition. In this solo episode, I talk about chronic low-grade inflammation and how it contributes to virtually every chronic health condition, including mental health conditions and how to construct an anti-inflammatory...
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Episode 62: 90 Seconds to Emotional Resilience with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
In this solo episode I review the book "90 Seconds to a Life You Love" by Joan Rosenberg, PhD, who teaches us how to develop more mental and emotional resilience if we are willing to stay open to our experience and ride the 90-second waves of eight unpleasant emotions to their completion. We talk...
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Episode 61: The Wisdom of Cravings with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
What do your cravings mean? Are they pesky sensations in the body that compel us to binge eat junk food and struggle with our weight? Or, do they contain inherent wisdom that can guide us to the right food choices for supporting our health and wellness? I talk about a landmark study from the…
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Episode 60: Informed Consent, Your Right to Bodily Autonomy with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
In this solo episode, Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND outlines the principles of Informed Consent and medical decision-making from a place of personal empowerment, bodily autonomy, dignity and choice. To learn more about Good Mood Project Courses visit: https://learn.goodmoodproject.ca/ Get full…
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The Good Mood Podcast is a series of conversations led by Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND about mental health, hormones and gut health. On this podcast, we discuss topics surrounding: nutrition, body image, psychedelic medicines, herbal medicine, social justice, digestion, Polyvagal Theory, relationships and Attachment Theory, trauma, frontiers in counselling and psychotherapy, ADHD, OCD, addictions, depression, hormones, digestion, nutritional psychiatry and nutrition, supplementation, herbal medicine, and more.
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