I chat through some moments from this year that I can reflect on and be proud of. Also answering some of your questions &lt;3   ------------------------------------ Lemon Water listeners get 15% off the 3 month bundle of Cycle Balance on elixhealing.com using code LEMONWATER15

I chat through some moments from this year that I can reflect on and be proud of. Also answering some of your questions &lt;3  ------------------------------------ Lemon Water listeners get 15% off the 3 month bundle of Cycle Balance on <a href="http://elixhealing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">elixhealing.com</a> using code LEMONWATER15

Reflecting on the Year of Growth 

Lulu Ge

Elix Healing

Based in New York, Lulu Ge is the Founder and CEO of Elix Healing, the first menstrual wellness brand to deliver personalized herbal treatments for hormonal health by combining Chinese medicine with clinical research on an algorithmic platform. On today's episode Lulu and Michelle discuss what lead Lulu to create the brand, what makes Cycle Balance so special and unique, the importance of women's health not being a one-size fit all approach, and ways she is currently staying balanced during this time of year.   You can follow Lulu online over at @luluge, and get educated on all things Elix Healing @elixhealing  ---------------------------  Lemon Water listeners get 15% off the 3 month bundle of Cycle Balance  by using code LEMONWATER15

Based in New York, Lulu Ge is the Founder and CEO of Elix Healing, the first menstrual wellness brand to deliver personalized herbal treatments for hormonal health by combining Chinese medicine with clinical research on an algorithmic platform. On today's episode Lulu and Michelle discuss what lead Lulu to create the brand, what makes Cycle Balance so special and unique, the importance of women's health not being a one-size fit all approach, and ways she is currently staying balanced during this time of year.  You can follow Lulu online over at @luluge, and get educated on all things Elix Healing @elixhealing --------------------------- Lemon Water listeners get 15% off the 3 month bundle of Cycle Balance  by using code LEMONWATER15

Lulu Ge - Founder & CEO Elix Healing

Dianna Cohen

Today we sit down with Dianna Cohen, who is the founder and brilliant mind behind Crown Affair a haircare brand that takes on the "less is more" approach. In this episode we discuss what Dianna has been leaning into this summer as well as a deep dive into her career trajectory. Michelle and Dianna spend time chatting about her time as a marketing consultant and, the importance of cultivating lasting relationships with those you're working with. They then spend time focusing on Dianna's love for all things haircare, and how the journey has been from planting the seed to fully executing the brand.   You can follow Dianna online over at @diannacohen and catch up on all things Crown Affair @crownaffair  ------------------  Visit www.doraihome.com and get 15% off your first order using LEMONWATER15

Today we sit down with Dianna Cohen, who is the founder and brilliant mind behind Crown Affair a haircare brand that takes on the "less is more" approach. In this episode we discuss what Dianna has been leaning into this summer as well as a deep dive into her career trajectory. Michelle and Dianna spend time chatting about her time as a marketing consultant and, the importance of cultivating lasting relationships with those you're working with. They then spend time focusing on Dianna's love for all things haircare, and how the journey has been from planting the seed to fully executing the brand.  You can follow Dianna online over at @diannacohen and catch up on all things Crown Affair @crownaffair ------------------ Visit <a href="http://www.doraihome.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.doraihome.com</a> and get 15% off your first order using LEMONWATER15

Dianna Cohen - Founder of Crown Affair

Matthew Ravenscroft

It's time to eat your damn veggies, and enjoy them too. Today we are joined by Matthew Ravenscroft, the executive chef and culinary director of Toronto based restaurant GIA. On today's episode Michelle and Matthew discuss how he and why he adopted a plant based diet, why he aims to make all his food approachable, easy ways to incorporate a plant based diet into your life, the importance of community when it comes to food justice, and how hes currently adjusting and navigating being a new dad. You can follow Matthew on IG over at @thedirtyraven  -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit www.doraihome.com and get 15% off your first order using code LEMONWATER15

It's time to eat your damn veggies, and enjoy them too. Today we are joined by Matthew Ravenscroft, the executive chef and culinary director of Toronto based restaurant GIA. On today's episode Michelle and Matthew discuss how he and why he adopted a plant based diet, why he aims to make all his food approachable, easy ways to incorporate a plant based diet into your life, the importance of community when it comes to food justice, and how hes currently adjusting and navigating being a new dad. You can follow Matthew on IG over at @thedirtyraven -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit <a href="http://www.doraihome.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.doraihome.com</a> and get 15% off your first order using code LEMONWATER15

Matthew Ravenscroft - Executive Chef at GIA 

On today's episode Michelle is joined by Philadelphia based Asia Grant who is  the co-founders and creative directors of REDOUX. The conversation surrounds Asia's journey from the very corporate finance world to where she is today, the two discuss her creative process, the importance of goal setting and how she implements it, challenges that come with running your own business and how she goes about dealing with everyday anxiety.  -  For a limited time only Lemon Water listeners, get 15% off your first order at acidleague.com with code LEMON15 ALSO for those wanting to try out any REDOUX products, listeners can receive 15% off their first order over at redoux.nyc using code LEMON15 

On today's episode Michelle is joined by Philadelphia based Asia Grant who is  the co-founders and creative directors of REDOUX. The conversation surrounds Asia's journey from the very corporate finance world to where she is today, the two discuss her creative process, the importance of goal setting and how she implements it, challenges that come with running your own business and how she goes about dealing with everyday anxiety.  -  For a limited time only Lemon Water listeners, get 15% off your first order at <a href="http://acidleague.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acidleague.com</a> with code LEMON15 ALSO for those wanting to try out any REDOUX products, listeners can receive 15% off their first order over at redoux.nyc using code LEMON15

Asia Grant - Co-Founder + Creative Director of REDOUX

On today's episode Michelle sits down with friend Nohémie Mawaka who is quite literally a serial entrepreneur. Nohémie founded Stats Congo back in 2017 with an aim to help Congolese hospitals go digital and to collect data to monitor medical indicators linked to that high mortality rate. She later founded Aluuka a platform that helps western immigrants pay for loved ones medical prescription abroad hassle free , and Lubembo Honey an organically made small-batch forest honey company that was launched at the beginging of 2021. Nohémie provides insight and knowledge about her career journey and shares the importance of taking time for yourself in order to recharge and energize.  -     From now until August 31st, new customers can save $15 dollars off their first four grocery orders of $75 or more with code LEMONWATER60 by visiting walmart.ca/grocerypromo *Available to Canadian listeners only

On today's episode Michelle sits down with friend Nohémie Mawaka who is quite literally a serial entrepreneur. Nohémie founded Stats Congo back in 2017 with an aim to help Congolese hospitals go digital and to collect data to monitor medical indicators linked to that high mortality rate. She later founded Aluuka a platform that helps western immigrants pay for loved ones medical prescription abroad hassle free , and Lubembo Honey an organically made small-batch forest honey company that was launched at the beginging of 2021. Nohémie provides insight and knowledge about her career journey and shares the importance of taking time for yourself in order to recharge and energize.  - From now until August 31st, new customers can save $15 dollars off their first four grocery orders of $75 or more with code LEMONWATER60 by visiting <a href="http://walmart.ca/grocerypromo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">walmart.ca/grocerypromo</a> *Available to Canadian listeners only

 Nohémie Mawaka - Serial Entrepreneur 

Hi, so this is my first ever solo episode as requested by many of you. I chat about my career and wellness journey and answer some of your questions and lots of rambling in between. -From now until August 31st, new customers can save $15 dollars off their first four grocery orders of $75 or more with code LEMONWATER60 by visiting walmart.ca/grocerypromo *Available to Canadian listeners only

Hi, so this is my first ever solo episode as requested by many of you. I chat about my career and wellness journey and answer some of your questions and lots of rambling in between. - From now until August 31st, new customers can save $15 dollars off their first four grocery orders of $75 or more with code LEMONWATER60 by visiting <a href="http://walmart.ca/grocerypromo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">walmart.ca/grocerypromo</a> *Available to Canadian listeners only

Solo Episode :) 

Julie Krize

On today's episode Michelle sits down with Julie Krize, an Osteopath based in Toronto. This conversation covers more about what Osteopathy is, Julies journey in becoming an Osteopath, Michelle also shares her experience over the past few months, and they talk about the power of breath and free diving.  -  For a limited time only Lemon Water listeners, get 15% off your first order at acidleague.com with code LEMON15

On today's episode Michelle sits down with Julie Krize, an Osteopath based in Toronto. This conversation covers more about what Osteopathy is, Julies journey in becoming an Osteopath, Michelle also shares her experience over the past few months, and they talk about the power of breath and free diving.  -  For a limited time only Lemon Water listeners, get 15% off your first order at <a href="http://acidleague.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acidleague.com</a> with code LEMON15

Julie Krize - Osteopath 

Sydney Gore

On today's episode Michelle catches up with close friend Sydney Gore, an Editor, Writer and Journalist based in NYC. In this episode Sydney shares her story of how she got into writing, all the ups and downs that she experienced throughout her career. Sydney deep dives into her experience with burnout, freelancing during the pandemic, her new role at Architectural Digest, and learning how to listen to your body.   -  You can keep up with Sydneys work over at @cozy.spice and @spoiledg00ds  For this week only, Lemon Water listeners can enjoy 20% off their Moon Juice order at www.moonjuice.com using code LEMONWATER

On today's episode Michelle catches up with close friend Sydney Gore, an Editor, Writer and Journalist based in NYC. In this episode Sydney shares her story of how she got into writing, all the ups and downs that she experienced throughout her career. Sydney deep dives into her experience with burnout, freelancing during the pandemic, her new role at Architectural Digest, and learning how to listen to your body.  -  You can keep up with Sydneys work over at @cozy.spice and @spoiledg00ds For this week only, Lemon Water listeners can enjoy 20% off their Moon Juice order at <a href="http://www.moonjuice.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.moonjuice.com</a> using code LEMONWATER

Sydney Gore - Editor, Writer, and Journalist 

Rae Drake

Cole Pearsall

Gut-Friendly Gastronomy. Michelle catches up with Rae Drake and Cole Pearsall who are the co-founders of Acid League, a Toronto based brand that makes flavor-tripping vinegars, drinks, sauces, and condiments to energize your cooking. On today's episode the two co-founders deep dive into the history of how the brand was created and founded, the story behind the creative direction and it's importance of their brand storytelling, how their unique vinegar formulations come to life and they chat more on some exciting products coming down the pipeline.  - To learn more about Acid League follow them at @acidleague  For a limited time only Lemon Water listeners, get 15% off of your first order at acidleague.com with the code LEMON15

Gut-Friendly Gastronomy. Michelle catches up with Rae Drake and Cole Pearsall who are the co-founders of Acid League, a Toronto based brand that makes flavor-tripping vinegars, drinks, sauces, and condiments to energize your cooking. On today's episode the two co-founders deep dive into the history of how the brand was created and founded, the story behind the creative direction and it's importance of their brand storytelling, how their unique vinegar formulations come to life and they chat more on some exciting products coming down the pipeline.  - To learn more about Acid League follow them at @acidleague  For a limited time only Lemon Water listeners, get 15% off of your first order at <a href="http://acidleague.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acidleague.com</a> with the code LEMON15

Rae Drake & Cole Pearsall - Co-Founders of Acid League 

Hosted by Michelle Siman, Lemon Water is a series of ongoing conversations and interviews with leaders in the health and wellness community. As a self-proclaimed wellness enthusiast, Michelle uses this platform to learn from her guests as they share tips and stories on their own journeys.

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On today's episode Michelle sits down with founder and creator of Golde, Trinity Mouzon-Wofford. They discuss how her upbringing had influence on the brand, the importance of natural wellness, and how it can be working alongside your partner.

Trinity Mouzon-Wofford - Golde

Ara Katz

You are a Superorganism.Michelle sits down with Seed co-founder Ara Katz and director of R+D Dr. Azza Gadir. On this episode we learn about the Microbiome, probitoics and all things gut health. This episode discusses the importance of Science backed data when it comes to our health and just how important making this data accessible is for the consumer. We learn about the brands current product the daily synbiotic which has just recently been made available internationally.

You are a Superorganism. Michelle sits down with Seed co-founder Ara Katz and director of R+D Dr. Azza Gadir. On this episode we learn about the Microbiome, probitoics and all things gut health. This episode discusses the importance of Science backed data when it comes to our health and just how important making this data accessible is for the consumer. We learn about the brands current product the daily synbiotic which has just recently been made available internationally.

Ara Katz + Dr. Azza Gadir - Seed

Bianca Valle

On today's episode Michelle catches up with New York based Bianca Valle. Known for wearing many hats between studying to become a certified Holistic Nutritionist, painting, modeling and writing Bianca really does it all. They discuss how Bianca got her start, what inspired her to venture into the area of wellness, the importance of making wellness accessible and of course Bianca shares some of her wellness tips with us.

Bianca Valle - Holistic Nuritionist, Painter, Writer and Model

Nadine Jane

Michelle sits down with Nadine of @nadinejane_astrology to start off Season 2 of the podcast. Nadine is an Astrologer based out of New York City. This episode is sponsored by Vitruvi.

Michelle sits down with Nadine of @nadinejane_astrology to start off Season 2 of the podcast. Nadine is an Astrologer based out of New York City. This episode is sponsored by Vitruvi.

Nadine Jane - Nadine Jane Astrology

Steph Gee

On today’s episode we discuss how hormones and diet ultimately affect our skin, why what we consume can be causing us more pain then we realize, and how the power of habit is the life force of health and beauty. If you are needing help with how to care for yourself inside and out then this is the episode for you. I learned a ton about the importance of alkalinity and will definitely be bringing it into my routine.

Steph Gee - Gee Beauty

Julia Carroll

Michelle catches up with Toronto based dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll. On this episode they deep dive into the importance of protecting your skin from the sun and we learn more about our skins microbiome. Dr. Carroll also shares some of her favourite tips for summer skin.

Dr. Julia Carroll - Dermatologist

Anne Matthews

On today’s episode we discuss how everything you need to be healthy already lives inside of you and how simple tweaks to your life and lifestyle choices can reverse the damage you may have been already causing your body. If you have ever felt like it was too late to make changes or that everything you’ve tried before has failed, then this episode will give you hope.

Anne Matthews - Energy Tree Studios

Tonya Papanikolov

On today’s episode, we discuss how eating plant-based, local and organic can help your health issues, why having a community that you can turn to for support is so integral to success, and how radiance starts from the inside. If you’re currently suffering from chronic diseases or ailments, you’re going to want to hear what Tonya has to say.

Tonya Papanikolov - The Well Woman

Tara Miller

Today we are joined by Toronto Based Nutritionist Tara Miller to discuss the importance of intuitive eating. Not exactly sure what intuitive eating is? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Tara breaks down exactly what intuitive eating is, including her definition of health, the importance of community, and how to have a healthy relationship with your body. Tara is the founder of the Health Hut, which began in 2011 when she revamped an abandoned ice cream stand in Muskoka, ON. Now, Health Hut has grown to include a downtown Toronto location as well as an online store, and helps bring balance and pleasure back to her clients lives. Health Hut does not believe in restrictions, instead, Health Hut works to find what health means for every individual because no two bodies are the same. Health Hut’s philosophy focuses on listening to internal cues from your body instead of listening to external recommendations. It is unique in the way that Tara blends comfortability, balance, and acceptance while creating an open space for dialogue and networking. On today’s episode, we discuss how to find the right health mantra for you, how to have an exciting relationship with food, and discover a new way to find pleasure in change.

Today we are joined by Toronto Based Nutritionist Tara Miller to discuss the importance of intuitive eating. Not exactly sure what intuitive eating is? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Tara breaks down exactly what intuitive eating is, including her definition of health, the importance of community, and how to have a healthy relationship with your body. Tara is the founder of the Health Hut, which began in 2011 when she revamped an abandoned ice cream stand in Muskoka, ON. Now, Health Hut has grown to include a downtown Toronto location as well as an online store, and helps bring balance and pleasure back to her clients lives. Health Hut does not believe in restrictions, instead, Health Hut works to find what health means for every individual because no two bodies are the same. Health Hut’s philosophy focuses on listening to internal cues from your body instead of listening to external recommendations. It is unique in the way that Tara blends comfortability, balance, and acceptance while creating an open space for dialogue and networking. On today’s episode, we discuss how to find the right health mantra for you, how to have an exciting relationship with food, and discover a new way to find pleasure in change.

Tara Miller- Health Hut

Lisa Labute

Today’s guest is a plant based &amp; functional foods guru and has the restaurant to prove it. She changed her life by educating herself on how foods affect you body, mind, and soul, and is sharing that knowledge with us today. Lisa Labute is the creator, owner and chef of The Goods, a plant based restaurant in the west end of Toronto which specializes in crafting functional, healing foods, everything is organic, vegan and incredibly delicious vegan. She breaks down for us how and why foods can heal your body and the unexpected benefits of plant based lifestyles on mental health.  We also dive into how our choices in where we buy our foods and goods ultimately shapes the world, why educating yourself on how foods help or hinder you is the best thing you could ever do for yourself, and where the health food and wellness industry is headed.  If you have toyed with the idea of adopting a plant based diet but had reservations, then this episode is for you.

Today’s guest is a plant based &amp; functional foods guru and has the restaurant to prove it. She changed her life by educating herself on how foods affect you body, mind, and soul, and is sharing that knowledge with us today. Lisa Labute is the creator, owner and chef of The Goods, a plant based restaurant in the west end of Toronto which specializes in crafting functional, healing foods, everything is organic, vegan and incredibly delicious vegan. She breaks down for us how and why foods can heal your body and the unexpected benefits of plant based lifestyles on mental health. We also dive into how our choices in where we buy our foods and goods ultimately shapes the world, why educating yourself on how foods help or hinder you is the best thing you could ever do for yourself, and where the health food and wellness industry is headed. If you have toyed with the idea of adopting a plant based diet but had reservations, then this episode is for you.

Lisa Labute - the Goods

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