CTC007 – Take Control of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - a podcast by Tanya Fraser: Registered Holisitic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, Entrepreneur, Health Coach

Hello everyone!  As you may know, I live in Canada and right now we are in the middle of winter.  We’ve had snow storm after snow storm, it feels like -20?c outside, the sun makes brief appearances here and there.  If you are living in the northern hemisphere, you are also experiencing winter and what winter has to offer.  Cold, snow, ice, cold, wind, COLD.  And so about this time, mid February, we begin to feel a little blue so to speak.  We are craving the sun, the warmth, and just getting outside.  So, on today’s episode I’m going solo and I’ll tackle S.A.D. and share with you some helpful tips to keep you happy and motivated during the winter season.

In this episode we talk about



* Vitamin D, what it can do for you and what the are the signs of deficiency

* Change our perspective and mindset about winter

* Create our own definition of winter

* What is S.A.D

* What are the symptoms & who it affects

* How you can take control of S.A.D and start living!

* How to put it all into action with this weeks ‘Keep it Real Action Steps’



Resources & Links Mentioned

Benefits of Walking – Episode 4 Self-Care is not Selfish

Benefits of Laughing – Episode 5 Love your Heart

Professional Health Fact Sheet about Vitamin D

Vitamin D infographic

Vitamin D, Hormones and S.A.D

Food Sources of Vitamin D









Winter Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Global, Biocultural Perspective

Are you SAD? (blog article)









How to Face Winter with a Smile 

Q&A on Light Therapy

NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy Lamp – best selling light therapy lamp on amazon

HappyLight Compact Energy Lamp – good reviews & cheaper than the lamp above

25 Meals to Boost your Mood 

 Listen to Episode 7





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