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feelgoodery
Hosted by Kyle Buchanan · EN
Hey friend - my name is Kyle Buchanan and although I talk nutrition and health for a living nowadays - whether through talks, videos, or as a resident contributor on Canada's "The Morning Show", it was NOT that long ago that I was an anxious, drunken, closeted, self-doubty wreck. Being a grown up is tough, and messy - where we’re confident one day and anxiety-ridden the next. I don't like faking it. I DO however, like getting it all out in the open, laughing about it, and then exploring a few tools that can help us feel better if (and only if) we are in the mood. So whether it’s solo episodes or honest conversations with spectacular guests -this show is the blend of revelations, self-help, knowledge and gay magic that NO one asked for, but everyone needs. And I'm so glad you're here.
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When Health Optimization Goes Too Far (A lil' Rant + Our S4 Finale!)
2w ago00:27:12Tap to summarizeWe live in a time where we've never had more tools to improve our health.Wearables. Supplements. Peptides. Longevity clinics. Clean eating. Sleep trackers. AI-powered health advice.But what if the pursuit of "optimal health" is actually making some of us less healthy?Today, we're exploring where the line is between building healthy habits... and becoming trapped by them.We're covering:The hidden downside of tracking every health metricWhen "clean eating" quietly becomes an unhealthy obsessionWhy perfect sleep might not always be worth chasingThe surprising pressure behind today's sobriety movementHow wellness products can sometimes disconnect us from what our bodies are really trying to tell usWhy feeling your best doesn't require optimizing every moment of your lifePlus... today's feelgood thing.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by wellness advice, biohacking, longevity trends, or the pressure to constantly improve yourself... this episode is for you.
Transcribe →Why You Feel Overwhelmed All the Time (And How to Break the Urgency Cycle)
3w ago00:25:55Tap to summarizeIf you are feeling a sense of urgency all the time, and that you are constantly falling behind . . . you are not alone. Modern life trains us to be urgent. We are also doing things to our own biology that is exacerbating this urgency. So today, I'm taking about key considerations to counteract that feeling, so we feel calmer and have greater agency over our lives. Whether you're struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this episode offers simple shifts that can help you reclaim a greater sense of calm and control.In this episode you'll learn:Why your breathing pattern directly affects your nervous system and stress responseHow caffeine may be increasing feelings of urgency without you realizing itThe surprising connection between posture, body language, and emotional stateWhy eating too quickly affects both digestion and your nervous systemHow magnesium influences stress resilience and emotional regulationWhy even mild dehydration can increase cortisol levelsThe neuroscience behind boredom, and why your brain actually needs itPractical ways to feel less overwhelmed in everyday lifeToday's feelgood Thing ✨This episode is for you if...You constantly feel overwhelmed or behindYour brain never seems to switch offYou're looking for natural ways to reduce stress and anxietyYou want practical nervous system regulation techniques backed by scienceYou're trying to create a calmer, healthier lifeTopics discussedStress management • Anxiety • Nervous system regulation • Chronic stress • Cortisol • Burnout • Mindfulness • Vagus nerve • Magnesium • Caffeine • Emotional regulation • Mental health • Productivity • Default Mode Network • Healthy habits • Feelgoodery
Transcribe →Perspective Shift for Your Consideration: What If It's a Memory? (Re-Release)
4w ago00:18:41Tap to summarizeToday we're revisiting one of the most popular episodes of last year, because it's a tool I continue to use today that's made a notable difference. And apparently - I'm not alone!! Thank you for all your dm's and emails about this episode, more fun to come soon!_______Today's episode is for the days when you’re feeling stuck, or are feeling so overwhelmed that your brain can't make a single decision. . . Maybe work is piling up, or maybe it’s just a boring laundry day that’s draining you. Either way, you’re not quite sure how to break out of it.Today, I'm gonna break down a perspective shift that’s been helping me lately, a way to step out of the stress, the what-ifs, or the boredom, and see everything with fresh eyes. Because when you can shift your perspective—even just a little—it can make life feel just a little easier.We’re covering:Perspective shift for your consideration The ripple effect of that perspective shiftWhy even the boring, mundane moments matter in the bigger pictureHow to use this tool in daily life—no matter what you’re dealing withIf you’ve ever found yourself caught up in the noise of your own thoughts, this one’s for you. And if this shift clicks for you? Amazing. If not, that’s okay too. As always, take what you need and leave the rest.
Transcribe →Good Intentions, Bad Results? 5 Health Habits That Might Backfire
Jun 2500:21:19Tap to summarizeWe all try do our best (most of the time).. drink water, eat our veggies, take the occasional supplement . . . But what if some of the things we're doing for our health could occasionally be working against us?Today, we're breaking down some of the lesser-known ways good health habits can sometimes produce unintended results - and why timing, dosage, and context matter more than most people realize.We're covering:Why taking Vitamin C after a workout may not always be the best ideaThe surprising downside of eating too many thyroid-popular nutsThe smoothie ingredient that recently sparked concern onlineHow a common immune-support supplement can create a different nutrient deficiencyThe hidden risk of drinking too much water too quicklyWhy health headlines often miss the nuanceHow to get the benefits of healthy habits without accidentally sabotaging your effortsPlus... today's feelgood thing. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing too much of a good thing, this episode is for you.Big thanks to our sponsor, ITL Health. For More information on their magnesium formulations, designed with bioavailability in mind, can be found here: http://www.itlhealth.ca Thank you for being part of this space. xo
Transcribe →The Ozempic Era: What Everyone Needs to Know About GLP-1s
Jun 1800:18:08Tap to summarizeThe GLP-1 conversation has completely changed the wellness world. What started as a diabetes medication is now being talked about for weight loss, metabolism, cravings, inflammation, and even longevity.But as more people jump on medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, some important questions are getting overlooked. . .Today, we're talking about:The hidden mistake that could make your weight loss backfireWhy some people lose more than just body fat, but lean tissueThe nutrient strategy experts say becomes even more important on GLP-1 medicationsThe surprising symptom many people can blame on the medication itself (but could not be)How to protect your metabolism while losing weightNatural ways to support your body's own GLP-1 productionThe connection between your gut bacteria, appetite, and cravingsWhy sleep may be playing a bigger role than you realizePlus . . . today's feelgood thing.Big thanks to our sponsor, ITL Health.More information on their magnesium formulations, designed with bioavailability in mind, can be found here:https://itlhealth.ca/Thank you for being a part of this space! xo
Transcribe →Ticks, Lyme Disease & Everything You Need to Know with Dr. Alexis Chesney
Jun 1100:46:14Tap to summarizeLyme disease and tick-borne illness can be a scary thing... and, even scarier - they are on the RISE. Sometimes we know we've gotten exposed - other times, not so much - and we can go undiagnosed for years ... With ticks expanding in numbers and areas across North America, more and more people find themselves dealing with everything from flu-like symptoms and joint pain to fatigue, brain fog, neurological symptoms, and chronic illness that can be difficult to explain. SO - how do you know if a tick bite has become something more serious? What are the early Lyme disease symptoms to watch for? And what should you do if you suspect you've been exposed, whether recently or years ago?Today, I sit down with Lyme disease expert and naturopathic physician Dr. Alexis Chesney, author of Preventing Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases. She has got us COVERED, and after the episode, you will feel much better equipped to deal with what's going on now. We're covering:What Lyme disease actually is and how it's transmittedWhy Lyme disease cases are increasing across North AmericaThe truth about the classic bullseye rashEarly warning signs of Lyme disease that are often overlookedHow Lyme can affect the brain, nervous system, energy levels, and moodWhy symptoms can come and go, making diagnosis difficultThe testing limitations that can lead to missed diagnosesThe difference between acute Lyme disease and long-term Lyme-related illness (and treatment!) Why some people struggle for years before getting answersCommon tick-borne co-infections including Babesia and AnaplasmosisWhether Lyme disease can be fully treated—and why there is more hope than many people realizePractical prevention strategies to reduce your risk of tick bitesThe importance of finding a practitioner who understands both the science and complexity of tick-Tick & Tick-Borne Illnesses ResourcesDr. Chesney's Website: https://www.dralexischesney.com/Dr.Chesney's Book: click hereFind a practitioner: International Lyme and Associated Diseases SocietyCanadian resource for ticks, photos & education - https://etick.ca/Test a tick you find for potential diseases - https://geneticks.ca/Canadian Lyme disease Support - https://canlyme.com/ & https://www.lymehope.ca/Big thanks to our sponsor - ITL HealthTo learn more and explore products - click here!
Transcribe →Fasting Trends Explained: Sardine Fasting, Fasting Mimicking Diet & More
Jun 400:29:37Tap to summarizeFasting trends have officially gone off the rails - and some of them are actually worth knowing about, while others come with side effects nobody seems to be talking about.So today, we're breaking it all down and cutting through the noise.We're covering:Sardine fasting - the reset trend with a side of gout nobody warned you about Water fasting - the most "true" fast, and why it's not for everyone The Fasting Mimicking Diet - the science-backed method where you actually get to eat Dopamine fasting - the trend that has nothing to do with food Why when you fast matters just as much as how long you fastPlus, the electrolyte reminder you probably needed heading into summer. And of course . . . today's feelgood thing.Dr Erin Boynton's Program I'm doing for back pain - click here Big thanks to our sponsor, ITL Health.More information on their magnesium formulations, designed with bioavailability in mind, can be found here:https://itlhealth.ca/
Transcribe →The Lesser Known Link Between Deep Sleep & Anxiety as We Age (and What We Can Do)
May 2800:21:06Tap to summarizeIf your anxiety seems to be getting worse as you get older . . . there might actually a really specific, biological reason for that. And it has to do with something happening in your brain every single night. Or more accurately something that's stopped happening.So today - we're breaking down a certain sleep stage that gets trickier with age, and how it's impacting our anxiety. We're covering: The specific stage of sleep that acts as your brain's nightly anxiety reset (and what happens when you don't get enough of it)Why this isn't just about feeling "well rested" - there's an emotional regulation piece most people have never heard about5 evidence-backed ways to protect this stage of sleep - including one that costs literally nothing and you can try tonightThe personal stuff: what I've has actually tested on himself that's moved the needle on his own deep sleep (mouth taping, kiwis, glycine..)today's feelgood thingThis episode is for you if...You've noticed your anxiety creeping up and you can't really explain whyYou wake up and don't feel rested even after a full nightYou've been chalking things up to "just getting older" and want to actually do something about itYou're a sleep nerd, or want to be one
Transcribe →Back, Knee or Hip Pain? A Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon Reveals How to Heal Without Surgery
May 2100:41:44Tap to summarizeIf you’ve been living with chronic pain, a bad back, or that quiet fear that your body is starting to ‘break down’ as you get older… today’s episode is for you.If you've been following along with this show lately, you know I've been going through it myself. This past month, because of something so simple, was the worst back-pain of my life. But my lucky star was on my side, because last week I had a prescheduled interview for my SiriusXM show with a very prominent orthopaedic surgeon. And after the interview, she offered to review what's going on with my back, and perhaps get to the root of what's actually going on . . . And her insights have truly changed everything for me, and also given me hope. The good news? It applies to us all . . . So today, Dr. Erin Boynton - renowned orthopedic surgeon and author of The Injury Guide: Eliminate Pain, Heal Your Injuries and Keep Moving Forever - is here to give me (and us) not only answers - but a way forward... In this episode, we explore:✔️ Why pain is so common - and it's upside we haven't considered✔️ The foundational work most of us have skipped (and don't even know it) ✔️My story and what's going on ✔️Why injuries often happen from the smallest, most ordinary moments ✔️ How spine deterioration and bulging discs can be addressed without jumping straight to surgery ✔️ The connection between your body's foundation and long-term pain-free living ✔️ Where to start when everything feels overwhelming and hopeless ✔️ The mindset shift that makes all the difference:If you know someone who's been told pain is just part of aging, or that surgery is their only option please share this episode with them. There is more hope than we're often led to believe.As always, feel free to email me at info@kylebuchanan.ca for any questions or topics you'd like to see covered on this show.Thank you for being part of this space.ResourcesDr Erin Boyntons website - https://doctorerinb.com/Dr Erin Boyntons Best-Selling Book - click here
Transcribe →A note from me!
May 1400:02:28Tap to summarizeJust a quick note about this week.
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