The Balance with Britt Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Inflammation and aging go hand in hand, but what if you could slow down the process and support vibrant, youthful skin through diet and lifestyle? In this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast, I’m joined by Joy McCarthy, Holistic Nutritionist and founder of Joyous Health, to dive into inflammaging—the chronic, low-grade inflammation that accelerates aging.

We break down the biggest dietary and lifestyle culprits behind premature aging, how your gut health plays a role, and simple shifts you can make today to feel and look your best. Joy also shares the best anti-inflammatory foods, teas, and supplements to support longevity and glowing skin.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ What inflammaging is and how it affects your skin, energy, and overall health
✨ The biggest diet and lifestyle habits that contribute to chronic inflammation
✨ How gut health, stress, and sleep impact the aging process
✨ The best anti-inflammatory foods, herbs, and supplements for youthful skin
✨ The skincare mistakes that might be making inflammaging worse
✨ Small, sustainable changes you can start today for glowing skin and longevity

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗 Follow Joy McCarthy: Instagram | Website
🔗 Episode 74: Unveiling Radiant Skin, The Skin Microbiome & The Stress Skin Connection with Joy McCarthy

🔗The Best & Worst Foods for Inflammaging Blog Post by Joy

Listen & Subscribe:

🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music!

If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women discover balanced, stress-free wellness! 💛 

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DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

-SAVE 15% on the most beautiful jewelry at Siiri and Stone with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on your fermentation staples, like your SCOBY for kombucha making, milk kefir grains, and water kefir grains AND MORE at...

In this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast, I’m joined by Lara Adler, an Environmental Health Educator and Science Communicator specializing in everyday toxic exposures and their impact on chronic health issues. Lara has trained thousands of health professionals worldwide, helping them understand how environmental chemicals affect well-being—and now, she’s here to share her insights with you!

We uncover the hidden toxins in our homes, cookware, food packaging, and personal care products, along with practical, budget-friendly ways to reduce exposure. Lara also shares expert advice on navigating plastics, choosing safer cookware, and simple swaps that make a big difference in long-term health.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why environmental toxins matter and how they impact health.
• Hidden sources of toxins in food, cookware, and food packaging.
• The best and worst cookware options—and what to look for.
• How plastics in the home affect our health and what to do about unavoidable plastics.
• Easy, affordable swaps for safer personal care and makeup products.
• Simple habits to reduce toxic exposure without breaking the bank.
• The top 3 actions you can take today to start creating a healthier home.

Connect with Lara Adler:

• Website | Instagram

Connect with Me:

• Instagram: @holisticbrittnutrition
• Website: www.holisticbrittnutrition.com

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If you found this episode helpful, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women discover practical, science-backed strategies for better health! 💕

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Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.

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DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

-SAVE 15% on the most beautiful jewelry at Siiri and Stone with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on your fermentation staples, like your SCOBY for kombucha making, milk kefir grains, and water kefir grains AND MORE at...

In this week's episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast, Britt chats with Samantha Gladdish, a Hormone Nutritionist, with a speciality in metabolic and thyroid health. 

If you have been thinking that you need to power-up your metabolism, OR if you feel like your metabolism isn't quite where you would like it to be, make sure you tune into this week's episode 

In this episode Britt and Samantha cover;

• Samanthas story with autoimmune Hashimotos, metabolism impacts and more 
• Why metabolism is MORE than just weight loss
• How the thyroid governs metabolism and the metabolic igniter
• Lifestyle habits that damage your metabolism 
• Tricky metabolism marketing and thinking critically about products offering quick fixes
• Learning to tune in and trust yourself and the whispers your body is sending you
• Thyroid testing to focus on and OPTIMAL ranges vs NORMAL (non diseased) ranges
• Thyroid supporting food and nutrients 
• Macronutrients for healthy metabolism

Snag a spot in Samanthas Protein Power Comprehensive 4-week Program designed SPECIFICALLY for women seeking a transformative solution to regain control over their bodies and live  for $10 OFF with code HOLISTICBRITT.  

Connect with Britt 🙌🏼
Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.

Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.

Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan

Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)

1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)

DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

-SAVE 15% on the most beautiful jewelry at Siiri and Stone with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on your fermentation staples, like your SCOBY for kombucha making, milk kefir grains, and water kefir grains AND MORE at...

May 3, 2022

The Balance with Britt Podcast

Episode #7- The One About Kombucha

In this episode, Britt (the Kombucha QUEEN 👸) is talking all about KOMBUCHA!

If you have been wondering what the hype is surrounding kombucha, this is the episode for you! 

In this episode Britt breaks down ;

• What kombucha is and where it originated
• The potential benefits of kombucha
• Who may not tolerate kombucha well
• What is a SCOBY?
• What to look out for in a healthy SCOBY
• How do you make your own kombucha?
• The difference between a primary (1F) and secondary (2F) ferment
• What you need to make your own kombucha at home
• Do's and Do NOT's for kombucha making
• What to avoid in store bought kombucha
• The benefits of incorporating fermented foods 

If you're interested in working with Britt, check out her signature 12-week Fuel your Fire Personalized Nutrition Program, where she works with you to get to the ROOT of your digestive woes ! 

You can also sign up for Britt's weekly newsletter where she gives a weekly dose of holistic wellness inspiration.

Connect with Britt 🙌🏼
Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.

Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.

Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan

Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)

1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)

DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

-SAVE 15% on the most beautiful jewelry at Siiri and Stone with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on your fermentation staples, like your SCOBY for kombucha making, milk kefir grains, and water kefir grains AND MORE at...

April 19, 2022
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Episode #6- The One About Hormone Balance and Digestion with Angelica Ivall

In this episode, we have Angelica Ivall,  a Holistic Hormone Coach who helps women learn to balance their hormones for better moods, less PMS and pain-free periods. Angelica is a wealth of information when it comes to hormone balance and we are going to dive in during tis episode.

Britt  and Angelica are chatting all about hormone balance (and the digestive health connection) in this episode! Does your monthly cycle leave you out of commission for days, moody, fatigued the week before your period, or feeling like a wildly different version of yourself? You're definitely going to want to check out this episode! 

In this episode they break down ;

• Angelica's journey to holistic nutrition
• The connection between hormone health and digestive health/gut health
• The estrogen & liver connection 
• The connection between constipation and estrogen dominance
• Period poops and prostaglandins
• The connection between sugar and gut dysbiosis
• Do's and Do NOT's for hormone balance
• Intermittent fasting and hormone balance
• The role that birth control plays in hormone balance
• Common signs of hormone imbalance
• Nutrient depleted by the birth control pill
• A morning routine for better digestion & hormone balance
• An average day of eating for balanced hormones
  
  If you're interested in connecting with Angelica, connect with her on instagram @angelicaivall
  
  If you're interested in working with Britt, check out her signature 12-week Fuel your Fire Personalized Nutrition Program, where she works with you to get to the ROOT of your digestive woes !
  
  You can also sign up for Britt's weekly newsletter where she gives a weekly dose of holistic wellness inspiration.

Connect with Britt 🙌🏼
Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.

Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.

Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan

Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)

1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)

DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

-SAVE 15% on the most beautiful jewelry at Siiri and Stone with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on your fermentation staples, like your SCOBY for kombucha making, milk kefir grains, and water kefir grains AND MORE at...

April 5, 2022
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Episode #5- The One About Supplements and Magnesium with Sophie Storozuk

In this episode, we have Sophie Storozuk,  a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and product advisor from The Country Way health food store in Sault Ste Marie, ON. Sophie is a wealth of information when it comes to supplementation.

Britt  and Sophie are chatting all about supplements in this episode! Have you ever walked into the health food store or supplement section of the grocery store and just felt completely overwhelmed? In this episode Britt and Sophie work to minimize that confusion for you PLUS chatting about all things MAGNESIUM!

In this episode they break down ;

• The role that supplementation can play in a healthy lifestyle
• Supplementation doesn't replace a healthy diet
• What to look for in a good quality supplement
• Who may benefit from supplementation
• The supplements essential to Sophie's routine
• The role of magnesium in the body
• The importance of buying food grown close to home
• Who may benefit from magnesium supplementation
• How do you know when you're taking too much?
• Different forms of magnesium and what they mean
• Who you should talk to about your own supplementation routine
  
  If you're interested in connecting with Sophie, you can find her locally at The Country Way health food store in Sault Ste Marie, ON and via email at sophie.storozuk@thecountryway.ca
  
  If you're interested in working with Britt, check out her signature 12-week Fuel your Fire Personalized Nutrition Program, where she works with you to get to the ROOT of your digestive woes !
  
  You can also sign up for Britt's weekly newsletter where she gives a weekly dose of holistic wellness inspiration.

Connect with Britt 🙌🏼
Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.

Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.

Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan

Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)

1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)

DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

-SAVE 15% on the most beautiful jewelry at Siiri and Stone with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on your fermentation staples, like your SCOBY for kombucha making, milk kefir grains, and water kefir grains AND MORE at...

Mar 22, 2022
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Episode #4- The One About Balance with Ashley Dussault

In this episode, we have Ashley Dussault,  a plant based personal trainer, fitness instructor, IIN health coach, certified nutrition coach & student of plant based nutrition as well! Ashleys love content creation, travelling, experimenting in the kitchen , dancing, working out & helping others thrive in all ways! 

Britt  and Ashley are chatting all about balance in this episode! All too often when we are striving for healthier habits,  we overly restrict ourselves or aim for perfection, but in this episode, Britt and Ashley break down why consistency is more important than perfection and how to work towards that balanced healthy lifestyle.

In this episode they break down ;

• Ashley's story, and how she became interested in holistic health, and nutrition
• What balance means for Ashley
• Building a healthy relationship with food
• How to make having a healthy balanced lifestyle fun
• Joy jars, and bringing joy into your day
• Body image and how we speak to ourselves
• Building a better relationship with exercise
• Building muscle on a vegan diet
• Plant -based protein sources
• Why you shouldn't be afraid of carbs
• A typical day of meals for Ashley

if you're interested in connecting with Ashley, you can find her on Instagram and TikTok under the handle @plantlythriving.

If you're interested in working with Britt, check out her signature 12-week Fuel your Fire Personalized Nutrition Program, where she works with you to get to the ROOT of your digestive woes !

You can also sign up for her weekly newsletter where she gives a weekly dose of holistic wellness inspiration.

Connect with Britt 🙌🏼
Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.

Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.

Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan

Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)

1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)

DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

-SAVE 15% on the most beautiful jewelry at Siiri and Stone with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on your fermentation staples, like your SCOBY for kombucha making, milk kefir grains, and water kefir grains AND MORE at...

Mar 8, 2022
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Episode #3- The One About Mindful Mealtimes with Amélie Goudreau

In this episode, we have Amélie Goudreau,  a 200-hour yoga teacher who specializes in prenatal and postnatal yoga. Her yoga classes are accessible both virtually and in-studio. She’s currently studying Holistic Nutrition at Pacific Rim, where she will apply prenatal and childhood nutrition to support her clients throughout their pregnancy journey alongside yoga. You can find her yoga classes at ameliegoudreauyoga.com.

Britt  and Amélie are chatting all about incorporating mindfulness into mealtimes and why its important.  This is a super important element of our wellness journey, and in the busy hustle and bustle of life it is often overlooked.

In this episode they break down ;

• What mindfulness means
• The yogic perspective on mindfulness
• The connection between stress and digestion
• The role that breath work plays
• How to set the scene for a mindful mealtime
• Tips for a more mindful eating experience

Amelie chats about a couple different books in this podcast, they're listed below so you can have a read!

365 Ways to Raise Your Frequency: Simple Tools to Increase Your Spiritual Energy for Balance, Purpose, and Joy by Melissa Alvarez

Atomic Habits: A Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

If you're interested in working with Britt, check out her signature 12-week Fuel your Fire Personalized Nutrition Program, where she works with you to get to the ROOT of your digestive woes !

You can also sign up for her weekly newsletter where she gives a weekly dose of holistic wellness inspiration.

Connect with Britt 🙌🏼
Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.

Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.

Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan

Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)

1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)

DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

-SAVE 15% on the most beautiful jewelry at Siiri and Stone with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on your fermentation staples, like your SCOBY for kombucha making, milk kefir grains, and water kefir grains AND MORE at...

Feb 22, 2022
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Episode #2- The One Where We Learn to Listen to Our Body

In this episode, Britt is chatting all about listening to your body! This is a super important element of our wellness journey , and in the busy hustle and bustle of life it is often overlooked. In this episode she breaks down why it is important to listen to the signals your body is sending you, and how you can do so better!

Our body has a way of communicating with us when something isn't right, and though symptoms like ...

• bloating
• acid reflux
• excess gas
• diarrhea
• constipation
• excessive fatigue or sluggishness
•  food intolerances
• chronically elevated stress levels
• thinning or dry hair 
• weak, peeling, cracked fingernails
• difficulty losing weight
• difficulty sleeping
• worsening PMS symptoms

...are common, it doesn't mean they're normal. Let's stop accepting this is just our normal life, and recognize when we need to get to the root of the issue and make some changes!

The first step in that is listening to our body, and we can do that better by

1. Keeping a Food, Mood & Lifestyle Journal
2. Making Self - Care a Priority
3. Be Aware of How you React to Stress
4. Be Aware of How your Body Responds to Exercise
5. Put it in your Schedule
6. Mindful Mealtimes

Britt expands on each of these in this episode, have a listen!

If you're interested in working with Britt, check out her signature 12-week Fuel your Fire Personalized Nutrition Program, where she works with you to get to the ROOT of your digestive woes !

You can also sign up for her weekly newsletter where she gives a weekly dose of holistic wellness inspiration.

Connect with Britt 🙌🏼
Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.

Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.

Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan

Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)

1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)

DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

-SAVE 15% on the most beautiful jewelry at Siiri and Stone with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on your fermentation staples, like your SCOBY for kombucha making, milk kefir grains, and water kefir grains AND MORE at...

In this episode I chat about my own personal health and wellness journey, and how I fell in love with holistic nutrition.  

Growing up, I didn't know I was encouraging the perfect storm of gut health issues, with associated anxiety, PMS symptoms and irregular periods. 

In this episode, you will learn all about my personal health story and why I am so passionate about helping women beat burnout, perfect their poops, and increase energy, without restriction.

It's all about balance!

Connect with Britt 🙌🏼
Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.

Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.

Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal Plan

Stress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)

1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)

DISCOUNTS
-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITT

-SAVE 15% on the most beautiful jewelry at Siiri and Stone with code BRITT15

-SAVE 10% on your fermentation staples, like your SCOBY for kombucha making, milk kefir grains, and water kefir grains AND MORE at...