The Wellness Woman
by Chantal Di Donato
The Wellness Woman is the next chapter of The Green Life podcast.This is Season 2, where the conversation expands—bringing together women’s health, hormone wellbeing, and holistic lifestyle for everyone, all in one grounded, real-life space.I’m Chantal, holistic nutritionist and naturopath, and in this podcast I explore what wellness looks like beyond trends and overwhelm. We talk about women’s health, perimenopause, nourishment, nervous system support, sustainable living, veganism and everyday choices that support a healthier body, mind, and planet.This is wellness without the fuss. Real life, real conversations, and practical guidance to help you navigate confusion and reconnect with what actually works for you. Whether you’re here for women’s health, mindful living, or a more balanced way of life, you’re welcome.
Episodes
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Mucoid Plaque: Unpacking the Myths with Chris Kendall
What is “mucoid plaque”—and why has it become such a powerful story in the wellness world? In this episode of The Wellness Woman, I welcome back Chris Kendall from The Raw Advantage for a kind, honest conversation about the claims, confusion and online myths surrounding mucoid plaque. Together…
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Plant-Based Without Restriction with Bianca Jayne, The Plant-Based Queen
Can you build lasting healthy habits without counting calories, weighing every meal or constantly starting another diet? In this episode of The Wellness Woman, I’m joined by Bianca Jayne, The Plant-Based Queen, to talk about plant-based coaching, consistency and the difference the right support…
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Optimizing Nutrition from Peri to Post Menopause with Dr David Katz
What does science really tell us about nutrition during perimenopause and postmenopause? Should women consider hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? And can a supplement really deliver everything it promises? In this episode of The Wellness Woman, I am joined by the internationally renowned Dr.…
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Listening to What You Desire — Why It Matters in Perimenopause and Menopause
In today’s episode of The Wellness Woman, Episode 144, I’m sharing a more personal solo episode with a little update on what’s been happening in my life, but also opening up an important conversation around our wants as women in perimenopause . SPONSORS HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAMA! 5 YEARS GOING…
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On the other side of Ambition with Marta Keller
Today’s episode is a beautiful conversation about what it means to move through perimenopause while still holding onto our ambition, dreams, desires and sense of purpose. It’s about learning to listen to the voice within us — a voice that, for many women, may have been muted for far too long. I...
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The positive masculine side of Veganism with Steven Williams
Today’s guest is Steven Williams, a plant-based fitness and nutrition coach, vegan advocate, and one of the exciting new voices emerging in the plant-based space. Through his work and his growing online platform, Steven talks about everything from training and building muscle to high-protein…
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The Whole Truth With Nelson Campbell
In this episode I am welcoming Nelson Campbell back on. the show to discuss his newest book, coauthoring his father Dr T Colin Campbell: The Whole Truth! Nelson is the founder of Plant Pure, Movie director and health activist, sharing the power of community, taking charge of our health and the...
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Raw Food Healed his IBD with Paul Nison
In today's episode, I explore how. raw food diet has helped Paul Nison , founder of The Raw Life Health Show, heal his Ulcerative Colitis. This episode is sponsored by Namawell the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing...
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Until every cage is empty - a deep conversation with Ella Magers
Welcome back to the podcast. Today’s conversation is one that is deeply emotional, but also incredibly important—because behind the closed doors of testing laboratories, thousands of animals are still suffering in the name of research. My guest today is the wonderful Ella Magers: a lifelong…
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RAW(ing) the 80/10/10 around the world with Chris Kendall
Welcome back to the podcast. Today I’m joined by Chris Kendall from The Raw Advantage, a long-term raw vegan, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, raw food lifestyle coach, raw chef and passionate advocate for vibrant plant-based living. This episode is sponsored by IM8 Multivitamins : 3rd party...
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RAW FOOD CHANGED HER LIFE , with KIKO MIWA
In today’s episode of The Wellness Woman, I sit down with Kiko Miwa, a raw vegan chef and guide who has been on her plant-based journey for 22 years. We’ll explore how raw food helped her overcome long-standing health challenges and transformed her well-being. Beyond her personal story, Kiko…
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EP 136 Letting go of Diet Dogma with Matt Bennett @rawintuition
In this episode of The Wellness Woman, I interview my friend Matt Bennett from Raw Intuition. We talk about his journey through raw foods, high-raw, and now a mix of cooked vegan, as well as how becoming a parent taught him not to be dogmatic about health. We explore his realization that…
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Is Raw Vegan appropriate for women? With Dr Doug Graham
In this episode, Dr. Doug Graham and I explore the raw vegan lifestyle, sharing his journey and discussing whether it’s suitable for women in perimenopause through postmenopause. Expect helpful insights and food for thought. This episode is sponsored by Lumen , the most progressive metabolism...
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The Power of Herbs for Women with Dr Robert Morse
In Today's episode I have a returning guest, Dr Morse, who is sharing all his amazing tips about his wonderful herbs :) NOTE Time stamp - conversation about our cycles: 0:44 I wanted to clarify my comment about HA. Some practitioners see very little bleeding as lack of it; and try to fix this.…
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Thriving with more plants with Nama's founder Dan Sheehan
In this episode of the Wellness Woman we have a special guest, Dan Sheehan, founder and CEO of @Namawell www.namawell.com , the best brand of juicer, blender and milk maker on the market This episode is brought to you by Nama https://namawell.com/?ref=LIVELEANHEALTH , the BEST cold press juicers…
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Women are not broken - what we don't say about sex in Menopause
In this episode I discuss why sex is a topic that is so delicate for us women; why as we get older we may have less desire and that we are not broken, we are coping with layers that are missing from our relationships when it comes to finding intimacy. This episode is sponsored by Lumen , the most...
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From Struggles to Serenity: Debora’s Journey with Aromatherapy and Herbal Healing
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with aromatherapist and kitchen herbalist Debora Di Donato, founder of NatureAlley. EMAIL DEBORA TO RECEIVE A FREE GIFT [email protected] Debora opens up about her personal journey—how she navigated skin challenges, fertility...
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Metabolic Flexibility, Healing and Rebuilding Self Confidence
Today's Solo episode will explore Metabolic Flexibility, what is means and how you can teach your body to switch between carbs and fat burn, how to rebuild self confidence after a breakup and how to heal your body by listening to it. Join me to dive deep in tips that have helped me on my own...
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Creating a business as an Empath with @AsiaSuler
In this episode, I am speaking to teacher, author and podcaster Asia Suler about how empaths can build a successful life , including business, without feeling guilty This episode is sponsored by Lumen , the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube...
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Evolving and Changing with Kate Galli
In today's episode, I catch up again with my friend Kate Galli, Vegan Coach, former PT , and Author of the The Plant Positive Journal and her last two years transitioning with her life and career, and a new exciting ,m community building path . Catch up with our last conversation here...
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Let's Eat Plants as a mom
In today's episode I am speaking to the QUEEN of meal prep again, 2 years later, as a mom and after a health scare which she bounced back like a champ! Maddie is the creator of Let's Eat Plants, an inspiring Channel that helps people eat more plants and particularly prepping meals so that the…
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Life, Green powders and Health
In this episode I give you a little update of life of late as well as chatting about green powders (friend or foe?), fiber and health in general This episode is sponsored by Lumen , the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube @Namawell...
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The dark side of the "Hormones Business"with Dr Pam Popper
In this episode of I have the honor of having a returning guest, Dr Pam Popper who shares her journey, her findings and shed light on aging and the business of hormones Please support the show by buying through my affiliates, follow me on social and like, share and comment so we can grow and…
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Vegan diet non-negotiables and new US guidelines with Brenda Davis RD
In this episode, Brenda Davis RD will be looking at the SDA studies highlighting what nutrients we are needing to focus on when on a vegan diet and why! We are also discussing the new US Guidelines and why scientists are worried about the outcome in the next five years! SDA STUDY 1...
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NAVIGATING NUTRITION FROM PERI TO POST MENOPAUSE WITH BRENDA DAVIS RD
In today's episode I am joined by my friend Brenda Davis, RD, who shares her wisdom for women transitioning from peri to post menopause and how we can nourish our bodies to stay healthy and fit in our later stages of live with so much changing in our bodies. Please support the show by buying...
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An Important Rebirth for The green Life
Season 2 of The Green Life is here—and it’s evolving changing into THE WELLNESS WOMAN! The Wellness Woman expands the conversation to include women’s health, hormonal wellbeing, and holistic living for everyone. Same grounded values, deeper conversations, and a real-life approach to...
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And we are back for a new season...
The Green Life is back with some interviews and solo episodes whilst I also prepare the launch of the Cycles Wellness Podcast! Here a little update, catch up and what I am planning to share! :) This episode is sponsored by Lumen ,the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Check out my…
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Gary Yourofsky Returns for the animals Part 2
PART 2 - LISTEN TO PART ONE HERE WATCH ON YOU TUBE This episode is sponsored by Lumen ,the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube @Namawell www.namawell.com the BEST cold press juicers on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing...
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Gary Yourofsky Returns for the animals Part 1
PART 1 - LISTEN TO PART 2 HERE WATCH ON YOU TUBE This episode is sponsored by Lumen ,the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube @Namawell www.namawell.com the BEST cold press juicers on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing…
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The Philosophy of Kindness with Matthew Halteman
This week we continue the conversation into animals welfare and the kindness needed to thrive on our planet for our future! My guest, Mathew Halteman, is a philosophy teacher as well as the author of Beautiful Hungry Animals and we discuss how someone who was not interested in the V word, now is…
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Ending Chronic Fatigue with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian
In this episode I have a very insightful conversation about women and chronic fatigue with Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Jenny Tufenkian. This conversation is a beautiful way to learn more about the healing powers of the body when we delve into an holistic approach and what we should look out for! This...
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The power of Holistic Health with Justin Nault
In this episode I have a very healthy and open conversation with Clovis'founder: Justin Nault. He has an amazing story as to why he got into the health and nutrition space and how he serves his clients to live a full life on Whole Foods! This episode is brought to you by www.namawell.com the Best...
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Enriching the plant based landscape with Pro Veg's CEO, Jasmijin de Boo
In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking to Jasmijin de Boo, CEO of Pro Veg International on how our choices impact our entire world's ecosystem and why plants are the future! This episode is brought to you by www.namawell.com the Best cold press juicers on the planet with the…
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THANK YOU GUYS - 2024 RECAP WITH ME
Recap on the podcast journey since 2022 and what the biggest lessons were and how to inspire yourself to go to the next level! bring on 2025; thank you guys, love you! This episode is brought to you by www.namawell.com the Best cold press juicers on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the...
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The hidden truth about Pets food with Prof. Andrew Knight
In this episode I discuss a controversial subject on pet foods and its impact on our ecosystem as well as whole round animals welfare with Vet Doctor and Animals welfare activist and educator, Professor Andrew Knight. This episode is brought to you by www.namawell.com the Best cold press juicers…
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Skincare products' "dirty" secret with Marie Claude Marion
In today's episode we will dive into the skincare products' dirty little secrets: ingredients! Thanks to our special guest, Marie Claude Marion, founder of Nomad Glow, we will learn what ingredients are allowed, but which ones are actually safe vs potentially harmful. Marie Claude is a skin...
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Empowering women in the wisdom age with Dr Christiane Northrup
In this episode of The Green Life, I have the immense pleasure of welcoming back my friend and women's health and wisdom expert, Dr Christiane Northrup. With daily broadcasts on social, newsletters and her incredible editing career, with best sellers such as: "The Wisdom of Menopause" and…
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Growing into your skin- a year's update
In this solo episode of The Green Life, I share my journey for the past year, with a little background on the last 5 years, if you are new to my channel. Life is full of surprises but through pain and discomfort we seem to grow within our skin and that is a powerful way to change and become who…
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Reshaping Animals Welfare with Dr Ursula Goetz
In this episode of The Green Life, I have the pleasure of soaking to Dr Ursula Goetz about animals welfare and what we can do as society as well as what vets can do , to bring forth change! I am very excited as this episode is close to my heart, being an animal lover! This episode is brought to…
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Creating a Brand for Health with Monique and Trevor Bolland- Nuzest
In this episode of The Green Life, I have the pleasure of speaking to Monique and Trevor Bolland, the founders of Nuzest; their ethos and reason for creating this amazing brand. It is a very personal story of healing, that is now having a massive impact on health seekers around the world through...
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Delicious ways to getting addicted to wellness with Sage Dammers
In this episode of The Green Life, we explore the delicious and therapeutic effects of cacao and what happens when we transform it into chocolate and add in amazing adaptogens and other superfoods! My guest, Sage Dammers is sharing his journey and how he started his adventure into the space of...
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FOOD IS MEDICINE , DR JOEL FUHRMAN
Today I don't only have a returning guest but my first ever guest , on The Green Life. I am speaking about Dr Joel Fuhrman. Today we cover how food is medicine and healing and we also share our opposing takes on herbal remedies. He has very strong opinions about it, which is great "food for...
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Suffering to Thriving, an energetic healing journey with Kathy Harmon Luber
In today's episode we will explore the healing journey of author and holistic energy practitioner Kathy Harmon Luber. Her story is extraordinary, and truly allows for a window into the world of energy, sound and vibration, in a way we have never experienced before on the Podcast. This episode is...
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Our home is part of a heathy lifestyle with Dusty Stanczyk
In today's episode I am speaking to You Tube creator and influencer, Dusty Stanczyk , from Eat Move Rest, about Real Estate: from buying and creating a home to investing in a property for the future, to their new project: Eat Move Rest Homes Instagram and Website This episode is brought to you by...
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Health is our biggest weapon with Dr Pam Popper
In this episode of The Green Life, I have the honour of speaking to Dr Pam Popper about how health is our biggest weapon! Dr Popper shared some very interesting insights, including some info vitamin D I was personally not aware of... check it out! This episode is brought to you by Namawell, the...
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Health goes beyond the physical
In this episode I have the pleasure of having my friend Dr Patty Lager MS, ND back on the show! Patty is a wonderful healer, detox specialist and Anatomy and physiology Professor with a keen curiosity for spirituality and esoteric knowledge . And this is what we are diving into today, including...
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Getting her memory back on Raw food, with Skye Conway
In this episode I speak to my friend Skye about her psychological experience through her illness and completely dissociating from herself and her trauma , before recently gaining her memory back and finding a piece of herself that she felt was missing! It is a truly inspirational and touching…
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The Power Foods Diet: Breakthrough Nutrition for Easy and Sustainable Weight Loss with Dr. Neal Barnard
In this episode, we discuss how a whole food, low fat, plant based diet, has shown incredible results for weight loss that is not only easy but sustainable. Dr Neal Barnard shares his ground breaking findings from studies he has conducted for the past 20 years. Can one diet change it all? Can you...
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100th episode! Let's Catch up on this milestone!
Happy 100th Green Life! I am so excited to sharing this mile stone wit you all and want to say THANK YOU for your support over 15k downloads each month and growing and I cannot wait to celebrate more with you! As always I want to inspire you to be the best version of yourselves and truly feel...
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Fibre is King with Dr Will Bulsiewicz
In this week's episode I am talking gut health with Dr Will Bulsiewicz, Dr. B. about the importance of fibre to fight disease, his newest company 38 TERA and his work with ZOE nutrition! lovely catch up with the world's favourite gastroenterologist This episode is brought to you by Namawell, the...
About this show
The Wellness Woman is the next chapter of The Green Life podcast.This is Season 2, where the conversation expands—bringing together women’s health, hormone wellbeing, and holistic lifestyle for everyone, all in one grounded, real-life space.I’m Chantal, holistic nutritionist and naturopath, and in this podcast I explore what wellness looks like beyond trends and overwhelm. We talk about women’s health, perimenopause, nourishment, nervous system support, sustainable living, veganism and everyday choices that support a healthier body, mind, and planet.This is wellness without the fuss. Real life, real conversations, and practical guidance to help you navigate confusion and reconnect with what actually works for you. Whether you’re here for women’s health, mindful living, or a more balanced way of life, you’re welcome.
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