Podcasts by Free Self Care

Why You Need to Stop Comparing to Others from 2021-07-16T15:28:33

In this episode Eric talks about the trap of comparing ourselves to those who appear to “have it better” than us – whether it’s a good friend, family member, or some random person you follow on Ins...

Top Health Benefits of Yoga from 2020-10-22T10:23:15

There are so many benefits of yoga for both the mind and body that everyone can benefit from. Yoga is definitely an exercise for all individuals, you do not have to be inherently flexible or athlet...

Simple Tricks to Boost Your Mood from 2020-10-16T13:39:10

It happens to everyone every once and a while – you wake up just feeling off or not yourself. This doesn’t mean the rest of your day has to be doomed because you woke up on a bad note and there are...

Hacks to Make Exercise a Habit from 2020-05-05T09:55

Exercise is one of the very best things you can do for yourself. It helps with mood, prevents cancer and disease, keeps you in shape – exercise literally does it all. That being said, exercise is a...

Why You Should Practice Yoga from 2020-05-02T12:40:32

Yoga is one of the best things you can do for both your mind and body and is beneficial for all men and women of all ages and backgrounds, it is never too late to start and you don’t have to be inh...

Sneaky Situations Derailing Your Diet from 2020-05-01T14:25

You’ve been working out really hard and eating healthy, and you still feel like you aren’t making much progress, what gives? This is a very common situation I see in practice. Well, when we look a ...

7 Steps to New Positive Habits from 2020-04-24T14:27

What better day than today to start making positive and lasting changes in our life. When we do something consistently, and without even really thinking about it, we call that a habit. Of course th...

How You Can Benefit From Side Projects from 2020-04-22T02:27:13

Many of the great companies that we are familiar with began as side projects. Yep, they were started when their founders still had day jobs. This is not uncommon and there are many additional benef...

Finding The Best Workouts For Your Goals from 2020-03-25T02:01:46

All forms of exercise are great for both your mind and body, but different workouts will give you different results. Some workouts will be great for weight loss, while others will be great for post...

How to Better Deal with Change from 2020-03-16T17:10:02

Change, well it’s inevitable in life. In fact, it’s one of the most constant things that we can count on happening in our day to day lives. Most people fear change and not only that, worry about...

Simple Ways to Unplug from Your Phone from 2020-02-08T00:41:37

How many times a day do you check your phone? How about how many times per hour? Probably way too many times right?!

If just thinking about unplugging from your phone makes you feel anxio...

How to Sleep Better at Night from 2019-12-24T12:55:46

In this episode Sarah-Kate helps you with your bedtime routine to get a better sleep at night. Sleep is so incredibly important for our mind and body, and is a necessity for optimal functioning ...

Avoid These Foods for Weight Loss from 2019-12-17T23:47:47

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about the foods that you'll want to avoid if you're looking to lose weight. We know it can be confusing when it comes to trying to eat healthy and make the best die...

Eating Healthy on a Budget from 2019-12-05T22:00

In this episode Sarah-Kate (our resident health expert) discusses the cheapest and healthiest foods that you can find in the market to help you to put together simple, healthy, and cheap meals. ...

How to Prevent a Hangover from 2019-11-30T12:00

I can imagine that just about everyone who has drank alcohol before has experienced a hangover at some point in time. Hangovers range in quality and severity with symptoms such as fatigue, nause...

How to Prevent Constipation from 2019-10-14T11:00

This is a very common question that I get from my patients as well as our online community and on Instagram. Constipation is incredibly common but it doesn’t have to be! There are many ways to p...

How Coffee Can Help You Lose Weight from 2019-10-07T11:00

Good news coffee lovers – coffee may help you to lose weight and help you to reach your fitness goals quicker! Listen to learn the top 5 ways coffee helps you to lose weight!

Why Breakfast Is Your Most Important Meal from 2019-09-23T11:00

Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? This is one of the most common questions I’ve had in practice. And to answer simply, yes it is. What you eat (or don’t eat) in the morning does d...

Surprising Foods That Make You Hungrier from 2019-09-20T11:00

If you feel like you are always hungry and constantly needing to snack, it’s probably a good idea to take a look at what you are eating on a daily basis. It could be that you are just not eating...

Top Healthy Ways to Gain Weight from 2019-09-16T11:00

Gaining weight is not as easy as it sounds, especially if you are someone who likes to eat healthy and loves to exercise. That being said, there are definitely ways to tweak your diet and exerci...

How to Be a Great Communicator from 2019-09-13T11:00

With all of the chatter going on in today’s world, it’s incredibly important for you to be able to stand out from the crowd and communicate effectively. In fact, one of the most common traits of...

Food and Drink Causing Your Heartburn from 2019-09-09T11:00

Heartburn  is when acid from the stomach shoots up into the esophagus, causing that burning like feeling down the throat – this is why heart burn is also referred to as “acid reflux.” I onc...

How to Quiet Your Monkey Mind from 2019-09-06T11:00

Do you constantly feel like you have a voice in your head (feeding you negative thoughts!)? Well the good news is that this doesn’t make you crazy, it’s actually built into our DNA to have this ...

Physical Symptoms of Depression You Need to Know from 2019-09-02T11:00

Think depression is all in the head? Well, think again. Depression is much more than just feeling sad and it actually may manifest itself in many different physical ways that you may not be awar...

Healthy Habits That Aren't So Healthy from 2019-08-30T11:00

The worst is when you are actively trying to be healthy and trying to incorporate healthy practices into your daily routine, only to find out that what you are doing is not helping, or may even ...

The Worst Vacation Habits Making You Gain Weight from 2019-08-26T11:00

Taking a vacation is one of the very best things you can do for yourself because it’s a time to make happy memories and to reset and recharge. That being said, vacation can also be a time that y...

Saltiest Foods Making You Bloated and Heavy from 2019-08-23T11:00

Do you ever consider how much sodium you are consuming? Most individuals need under 2,300 mg of sodium per day. This might sound like a lot, but it actually adds up very quickly and most will ac...

Our Favorite Healthy Travel Snacks from 2019-08-16T11:00

Traveling can be fun, but it can also be unpredictable and it can be hard to stick to a healthy diet while traveling. The key is to have a plan, and to have healthy snacks on hand.

A key ...

What You Should Know About the Keto Diet from 2019-08-12T11:00

A ketogenic diet means that most of your calories are coming from fat, you are eating a moderate amount of protein, and keeping carbs low – around 50 grams net carbs. In my opinion, when done co...

"Healthy" Drinks You Should Really Avoid from 2019-08-09T11:00

It’s not easy sticking to a healthy diet, and what makes it even worse is when food and drink are marketed as healthy, only for you to find out that they are anything but healthy! Beverages are ...

Simple Mindfulness Practices for Children from 2019-08-05T11:00

Mindfulness has been shown to improve the quality of our adult lives in many ways, but children too can join in on the amazing benefits. Specifically, mindfulness has been shown to: improve a child...

Let's Talk About Fruit from 2019-07-29T11:00

Fruit has a ton of nutrients and vitamins, but it also contains a good amount of sugar. Too much sugar from any source is toxic to the body, and too much sugar in the body is a risk factor for b...

Dehydration Signs You Need to Know from 2019-07-26T11:00

Dehydration is extremely common, it’s probably one of the most common conditions I see in practice. Identifying that you are indeed dehydrated can be tricky because the most common symptoms are ...

The Supplements We Take Daily from 2019-07-19T11:00

There are thousands of different supplements in the market today, and the efficacy is questionable for at least half of them. Let us start this first by saying that I believe diet and lifestyle ...

Quick Ways to Boost Your Energy from 2019-07-15T11:00

Having low energy is the worst! Feeling sluggish and fatigued can also make you feel depressed, down, and unproductive – not good! We all feel a little low energy at times which is fine, but the...

How to Make Healthy Breakfast Choices from 2019-07-12T11:00

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because what you eat (or don’t eat) will play a huge part in how you feel the rest of the day. Yes, that one meal in the morning will affect your ...

Tips to Stay Healthy on Vacation from 2019-07-08T11:00

Vacation can be incredibly beneficial for your health because it is a time to reset and relax, and to get away from stressors of everyday life. However, sometimes vacation can turn into a time t...

Thoughts on Living a Life of Purpose from 2019-07-03T11:00

I think we can all admit that we often spend our days navigating busyness while on ‘autopilot’, jumping from task to task, not living life with a true intention. When we do this we don’t feel a ...

Travel Hacks You Need to Know from 2019-06-28T11:00

Travel is one of the best things you can do with your money because the experiences and the memories last a lifetime. Experiencing other cultures and other ways of living broadens your scope of ...

How to Bring Out Your Positive Emotions from 2019-06-26T11:00

We all have positivity inside of us, it just takes cultivating certain daily approaches to life to bring it out. Our brains are wired to default to the emotions that are most often demonstrated ...

Eat Healthy and Save Money on Vacation from 2019-06-24T11:00

Experiences and memories last forever which is why vacation is one of the very best things you can spend your money on. That being said, vacation can be quite costly! One aspect of vacation that...

Quick Tips to Upgrade Your Life from 2019-06-19T11:00

We’re always looking to improve and optimize our lives, so this episode give you 8 of our favorite quick tips to give you a boost! Give it a listen and start upgrading your life today!

How to Exercise on Vacation from 2019-06-17T11:00

Travel is something that we all likely do at some point over the Summer (and throughout the year), and so you probably know that traveling can make it hard to stick to your workout routine. The ...

Key Factors for Weight Loss from 2019-06-14T11:00

It seems like everyone is always trying to lose weight or at least trying to prevent fat gain. It is harder for women to regulate the amount of fat on their bodies than men, due to the fact that...

Foods to Eat for Better Skin and Hair from 2019-06-10T11:00

What you eat plays a key role in how you look, and fat is one of the most important building blocks for healthy skin and hair. The best fats are anti-inflammatory fats that are also packed with ...

How to Increase Your Focus from 2019-06-07T13:32:22

We’ve all been there, you have a ton of work to do or you have a big presentation coming up and you just can’t get your mind to focus, it’s the worst right! If you find your mind wandering and y...

Common Traits of Elite Performers from 2019-06-05T11:00

It’s always great to see the elite performers of the world reach their goals. Whether it’s an athlete finally winning the championship or an entrepreneur building their dreams – it’s fascinating...

Benefits of a Diet "Cheat Day" from 2019-05-31T11:00

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about "cheat day", consuming more calories than you do on the other six days of the week. It’s when you can indulge in a food or foods that maybe aren’t 100% hea...

Ways to Stay Positive When Life Gets Hard from 2019-05-29T11:00

Sometimes life is hard. Whether it’s dealing with family issues, a tough work situation, or any other of life’s little challenges – we all face difficulties. Just because you are going through a...

You Can Lose Weight Overnight from 2019-05-27T11:00

Want to lose some weight overnight? You definitely can! The catch is that it won’t be fat, but it will be extra water weight that you are holding onto. Water weight can account for several unwan...

Best Supplements to Beat Insomnia from 2019-05-24T11:00

Just about everyone has experienced a night or two of restless sleep, and so you know how awful it can be to be so tired yet unable to shut down and fall asleep – literally the worst!  Inso...

How to Build Your Big Ideas from 2019-05-22T14:21:35

In this episode Eric gives you his 5 steps to creating big ideas. Looking at the great creators in history like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Thomas Edison – just to name a few, they all not only c...

How to Bring Mindfulness to Mealtime from 2019-05-20T11:00

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about the how to be more mindful of what you're eating and why that's important. Everyone knows that what you eat has a major impact on your weight and fitness g...

Common Causes of Fatigue from 2019-05-17T11:00

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about common lifestyle factors that may be causing you to feel tired throughout the day. Everyone can feel fatigued from time to time, but there may be certain p...

Why Sleep Must Be a Priority from 2019-05-13T11:00

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about why sleep is so important. Many individuals view sleep as a luxury and not a necessity, which could not be farther from the truth! Make sleep just as impor...

How to Bring Out Your Creativity from 2019-05-10T11:00

In this episode Eric talks about the ways to enable your creative mind. Do you ever look at the world’s creative minds and think to yourself – “I wish I was like that!”? While innate talent is i...

Common Health Myths Debunked from 2019-05-08T11:00

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about the greatest health myths that she still gets questions about in practice. There are so many health myths out there these days, it can be hard to keep track o...

What's Causing Stress in Your Body from 2019-05-06T11:00

In this episode Sarah-Kate discusses the different things that can cause stress without you even realizing it. Too much stress flowing your body can be damaging for both your mental health, as w...

How to Become a Morning Person from 2019-05-03T14:26:46

In this episode Sarah-Kate gives you her top tips on how to start becoming a morning a person and get a head start on the day. We love the morning because you can get so much more done in a shor...

Eat These Brain Boosting Foods from 2019-04-29T20:43:12

In this episode Sarah-Kate gives you her favorite foods to help boost your brain. Your brain is inarguably the most important part of your body, and keeping your brain healthy should be a top pr...

Tricks to Simplify Healthy Eating from 2019-04-26T14:28:43

In this episode Sarah-Kate delivers her best tips to make eating healthy easier for you to start and continue doing. We all know that cooking healthy meals is easier said than done, and most of ...

Why Personality Types Matter from 2019-04-22T14:52:12

In this episode Eric breaks down the two main personality types - and one in between. It's important to understand not only your own personality type, but (arguably more so) those of the people aro...

How to Maximize Calorie Burn from 2019-04-19T14:10:55

In this episode Sarah-Kate focuses on how to burn more calories throughout your day. First of all, why do we want to burn calories? We want to burn calories because generally the more calories y...

The Power of Visualization from 2019-04-16T12:29:14

In this episode Eric talks about how visualizing a successful outcome will actually help you achieve it. Science proves that our brains can hardly tell the difference of an experience we think a...

Top Foods with Medicinal Benefits from 2019-04-12T14:31:54

In this episode Sarah-Kate gives you the best foods to deliver medicinal benefits to your body. Prevention is key when it comes to health, and food is one of the very best ways to prevent diseas...

Avoid These Toxic Personality Types from 2019-04-05T17:50:44

In this episode Eric discusses the 5 personality types you need to avoid in order to keep on your positive path to happiness and success. Many people say that “you” are the average of the 5...

Quick Tips for Natural Pain Relief from 2019-04-02T14:05:37

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about her powerful ways to manage, prevent, and even cure pain naturally without having to turn to pain medication or expensive procedures. Chronic pain is unfor...

How to Turn Your Failures into Successes from 2019-03-29T14:12:17

In this episode Eric talks about how to use your failures as stepping stones to reaching your own personal success. You’ve probably heard the story about Michael Jordan being cut from his freshm...

How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence from 2019-03-22T13:33:01

In this episode Eric discusses "emotional intelligence" and how it helps us recognize, understand, and manage our emotions. People with a high emotional intelligence have learned how to manage t...

How to Keep Your Brain Young from 2019-03-19T12:33:38

In this episode Sarah-Kate talks about 10 simple ways to keep your brain feeling young. Cognitive decline is one of the most feared aspects of aging. Yes your brain will change over time, but th...

Why Gratitude is a Superpower from 2019-03-14T22:33:32

In this episode Eric brings up 7 reasons why taking the time to be grateful for the amazing things we DO have in our life, instead of thinking about what we DON'T have, presents a world of benef...

Why You Need Alone Time from 2019-03-11T14:17:28

In this episode Eric discusses 6 benefits of spending time in solitude. Humans are social beings by nature, we crave the sense of belonging and interaction with others. We get FOMO (fear of miss...

How to Deal with Difficult People from 2019-03-08T19:12:24

In this episode Eric gives advice on how best to deal with those difficult people. No matter how you cut it, at some point throughout your days on earth you are going to come across a difficult ...

How to Control Your Ego from 2019-03-08T14:40:50

In this episode Eric talks about the most common thing that gets in the way of reaching your personal success - the Ego. Your ego is responsible for seeking approval of others and what they may ...