Dr. Carla Johnston is a fifty-something woman, who is always curious, loves learning, and is committed to bringing information, ideas, techniques, and strategies for enhancing our health and well-being. With a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, she enjoys expanding the conversation of nutrition to one of Nourishment. By utilizing the wisdom of traditional medicine with current evidence-based research, she helps women create a unique approach to Nourishment. She focuses on topics that support overall health, such as nutrition, mindfulness, physical movement, mental and emotional support, sleep strategies, and more broadly, how we envision our lives to be. Periodically, there will be guests, other fifty-something women, who will be sharing their stories and inspiring others to remain curious and to live out loud! Sound interesting? Learn more at www.drcarlajohnston.com
Did you know 1 in 5 deaths each year are linked to a poor diet? That’s a scary stat. What we put into our bodies is so important, but many people don’t give nutrition much thought until there is a problem. Join me as I talk about the components of a healthy plate of food and what things you should be considering as you’re grocery shopping and meal planning. I share some of my tips for reducing sugar cravings, creating sustainable habits, and successfully meal planning even when time feels sho...
27 Jan 2022
The Importance of Creating Action Steps
Many of us are practiced at creating health goals. What are your action steps to achieve them? What are you committed to doing to be successful? In this episode, we discuss the importance of creating measurable, sustainable action steps that help us achieve our goals. Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @drcarlajohnston See Full Show Notes Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. MORE FROM DR. CARLA JOH...
13 Jan 2022
Self-Care, Selfishness, and Selflessness: Learning to Take Care of YOU (replay)
We've all been told our whole lives that we shouldn't be selfish, but what if selfish isn't a bad thing at all? What if "Selfish" is just another word for self regard? I'm exploring this concept today with my guest, life and conversation coach Claudette Gadsden. We talk about reframing the way we think about selfishness and self care and what happens when you always put other people's needs in front of your own. Claudette shares some strategies for dealing with demanding people in your life a...
6 Jan 2022
Uniquely, Perfectly Imperfect: Striving for Better While Loving Where You Are Now
Having goals and aspirations are part of living a healthy life. In this episode, I address how you can strive for greatness while maintaining gratitude for where you are now. I talk about some of the issues that can arise when you your vision of perfection is too rigid and allows no room for flexibility. Finally, I discuss different strategies that you can use to work through this issue and start enjoying life Now! Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @drcarla...
18 Nov 2021
Autumn is the Season for Letting Go
Autumn is the season where many of us begin to see changes in temperature, changes in nature and begin to slow down. In this episode we will talk about letting go, allowing time and space to relax and settle in. Spend some time reflecting and shifting focus to nourish our foundation.
4 Nov 2021
FOUR Strategies for Nourishment
I’m BACK! After a much needed and successful break! This episode we will discuss FOUR strategies for creating a Nourished life. Beginning with focus and onto observing, utilizing resources, and revising our plan. Let’s talk about how important it is to acknowledge our successes along the way while we strive to build a life that in balance.
15 Jul 2021
Self-Care, Selfishness and Selflessness
How can one differentiate the differences between self-care, selfishness and selflessness? In this episode, we will talk about the ‘joys of selfishness’, the important steps to selfishness, and how they may shift over our lifespan. Claudette Gadsden, The Conversation Coach is here to share her wisdom on this important topic. She shares, “In my lifetime, I believed that being selfless was most important; and now see that self-care is critical. Filling my tank to be able to give to other...
1 Jul 2021
Visioning and Manifesting for the New You with Claudette Gadsden
A women who doesn't change her mind, doesn't have one! - Claudette Gadsen Yes, we can change our minds no matter the situation, condition, or age. Sometimes we decide that we've been doing this, whatever this is, so should continue to do this? Why not use that decision to do what works for you? Once you are able to decide what you want, that helps you in creating the pathway to get there. Create a new you through visioning and manifesting and moving with the ebbs and flows of life. Join me i...
17 Jun 2021
3 Key Leadership Roles Expanding into Our Lives
I'm really grateful I was asked to collaborate on a book for women in leadership. And after I turned in my chapter I began to think about the 3 key leadership roles that I've experienced in my life, both as a leader and someone who has had the benefit of working with some really amazing leaders and managers. I realized that these roles can really be expanded to include collages, family and friends. And that's when I decided to write about this topic. Today I'm sharing with you, ...
3 Jun 2021
Creating an Annual Wellness Calendar
In the past, I've worked with folks where we've designed a wellness calendar with a specific topic or goal in mind. And then each day of the month there would be one activity to help bring you closer to your goal. This activity has proven to be a great way to focus attention on wellness goals. It is easy to do, and will certainly inspire creativity! What are your Wellness goals? Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on facebook. Talk to you soon! htt...
20 May 2021
Foundations of Wellness: Supporting Optimal Health
How are you defining wellness and optimal health? What are your practices and how are you going to incorporate those to support your foundation so you can live an optimal, healthy, vibrant and empowered life? For most of us this is not a one time activity. I use the word practices intentionally because in many cases it means supporting or enhancing what we're already doing. And it may mean learning new practices that support our foundation that allow us to live our optimal lives. For ...
6 May 2021
Self-Care: SoMe Time Away
Do you find yourself focusing too much on the negative things going on around you and allow other peoples actions affect your mood? Today I'm changing things up a bit. This episode is going to be about a personal realization and changes I'll be making to handles these situations differently in the future. I'm hoping that many of you might find this helpful. Or perhaps, as I'm telling my story, you might be able to catch the areas where YOU might have handled things differently. Thanks for li...
15 Apr 2021
Seasonal Salads | From Routine to Creatively Spectacular
Enjoy salads as a side dish, or main meal. Interested in some ideas on how to shift from regular to spectacular? In this episode, we discuss some creative ways to incorporate new food choices, as well as finding substitutes for salads that we enjoy. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on facebook. You can also find me on instagram. Talk to you soon! Book me to be a guest at your next speaking event!
1 Apr 2021
Welcome Spring! Tips and Strategies for Seasonal Allergies
Are you someone who enjoys the season of Spring while experiencing Seasonal Allergies? This episode shares tips and strategies on how to minimize our exposure to allergens, along with ideas of how to support our ability to deal with the symptoms. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on facebook. You can also find me on instagram. Talk to you soon! Resources: Book me to be a guest at your next speaking event!
18 Mar 2021
Creating SOUPer Meals | Health and Wellness in our Kitchen
I personally LOVE soups. I enjoy picking seasonal ingredients to create a soup and make them all year round. I often recommend soups for those that I'm working with in my coaching and counselling practice, because I find that a variety of those in the kitchen can enjoy the benefits of soup. Whether you're new to the kitchen or new to cooking, this is such a great choice for you! And no matter what your skill level is, soups are a great choice. Listen to today's episode, to learn more about...
4 Mar 2021
Language and Nourishment | What are You Saying to Yourself?
Today, we're going beyond just the language of replacing the word 'bad' with the word 'good'. And we're also going to incorporate the good, better, best option. I'm going to frame this episode with what I call the ABC's of nourishment (Always Be Curious). This isn't about blaming or judging ourselves. This is about discovering what it is we're saying, if we're not getting the results we want to get. Especially when we want to incorporate new health behaviours. What we say to ourselves mat...
18 Feb 2021
The Wisdom of Winter. Are You Nourishing Your Roots?
For some of us winter is a beautiful time to be quiet and enjoy the cold outdoors, or the beginning of a new calendar year. For others, they consider themselves to be like bears. Wanting to hibernate through the winter and wake them in the spring. If we take our cue from nature and we look at trees in cold climates, the trees don't have any leaves. It looks like there is not a lot going on, but in actuality, it's the roots that are taking in the nutrients and preparing the tree for the upco...
4 Feb 2021
New Year, New Intentions. A New Way of Looking at Goals and Intentions
It's pretty common at the end of a calendar year, as we go into a new year, to take a look at what goals we had for the previous year and what we've accomplished. Then we sit down a the new calendar year and we write down the goals that we feel like we want to accomplish in this next new bright year. Sometimes I hear from friends that when setting new goals, their goals stay the same from year to year. They just erase the year at the top. I often wonder, if that is true... is that really a ...
22 Jan 2021
Hey, I'm Carla!
Welcome to Uniquely Nourishing! I'm your host, Dr. Carla Johnston. I'm a fifty-something woman, who is always curious, loves learning, and is committed to bringing information, ideas, techniques, and strategies for enhancing our health and well-being. With a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, I enjoy expanding the conversation of nutrition to one of Nourishment. By taking from the wisdom of traditional medicine, along with current evidence-based research, we have this opportunity to create ou...
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