In Episode 9 of The Supercharged Podcast, we speak to Malcolm Saunders, the co-founder + creative visionary behind The Light Cellar, a magical shop in Calgary dedicated to all things superfoods, herbs, intuitive eating + nutrient elevation. For anyone that has ever been in this beautiful space, you know first hand the inspiration that naturally envelops you upon walking in the doors. At The Light Cellar you will find row upon row of alchemy, melt in your mouth chocolates, elixirs, tonics, + ferments, along with a team of amazing humans with serious plant knowledge. You are sure to leave The Light Cellar ready to live your healthiest, most enlightened, + (in our view) your most supercharged life. 

In this Podcast we sit down with Malcolm, a natural community connector, + talk about his first love - (in this case we're not referring to his beautiful wife Laura, with whom he founded The Light Cellar with) but rather, the most affordable luxury in the world: chocolate. 

Here we learn the true beauty, art, + even the mystery behind this nutrient dense fruit, we learn more about where + how the cacao bean is grown, how it is wildly fermented, the art behind the drying process, + discuss some of the most damaging processes to chocolate production today. As Canada’s third chocolatier,  Malcolm shares some of the misconceptions surrounding chocolate marketing, the growth in a growing craft chocolate marketplace, + perhaps most importantly, how to source + taste great chocolate (outside The Light Cellar, of course).

This intimate deep dive into an ingredient so many of us consider a "guilty" pleasure, with our good friend Malcolm, was truly an honour.

So please sit back, soak in the wonderful world of chocolate + prepare to love this delicious treat even more than you already do.

Ep. 9 Malcolm Saunders The Art Of Chocolate

In Episode Ten of The Supercharged Podcast, we sit down with the ever magnetic, vibrant, + full-of-life Luka Symons to discuss our diet-driven society + take a closer look at what may be truly adding value + what may be potentially stripping our bodies from the important building blocks + nourishment that it needs for optimal health.

Luka is a pillar within the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, a Holistic Nutrition Consultant, committed teacher, devoted Mother, wife, + is hands down one of the most passionate (+ whew, knowledgeable!) food leaders we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. You will find Luka’s approach to healing through food simple + straightforward, all the while celebrating + honouring the biochemical uniqueness we each possess. Her toolkit for healing with food includes the acknowledgment of the time honoured traditions like eating your good fats (yes!), filling your plate with rainbows of colour (to support your best friend, your liver), mandates that we follow our food supply chain closely (do you know where your food comes from?), + perhaps most importantly, paying honour + respect to the meals that both our direct ancestors + those from the land we are living on, have made. In following such a simple recipe for holistic wellness, we begin to witness drastic changes (for the better) in the amounts of inflammation we find running rampant in our bodies, our disorderly mood swings, acne, constipation, migraines, sensitives (the list goes on). 

While our conversation feels all too short + the need for so many of us to heal is vast, we encourage you to explore Luka's site + her Vitality Series which touches on topics from your brain, heart, + thyroid, to even histamines. It was truly our pleasure to speak with Luka of her story, her inspiration, + on-going commitment to supporting all of us in welcoming a healthier body, mind, + spirit which we all have the capacity to achieve, if we so choose.

Ep. 10 Luka Symons Eating Like Our Ancestors

In Episode 11 of The Supercharged Podcast, Dani and Lexi sit down for a spirit-filled, energy-centred + enlightening conversation with Heather Orton.

Heather’s accolades run wide - she is a certified Reiki Master/Teacher, Shaman, Angel Therapy Practitioner®, CranioSacral Practitioner, Reflexologist, Yoga Nidra Instructor, + most importantly, (to balance those energetic talents) a loving wife + Mother.  

Witnessing Heather’s work + care first hand, we know all too well that she has always had a very strong connection to the spirit world + believes the connection between the body, mind, + spirit is of utmost importance when it comes to maintaining our health and wellbeing. Knowing that it all comes down to helping other people connect to their spirit, their essence, she shares that her role is about providing tools for other people so that they can be responsible for connecting to, + developing their own energy. 

In a very tangible way, in this very supercharged Episode, we discuss the 4 Clairs (clairvoyant, clairsentient, claircognizant, clairaudient) + how each of us can tune in to our own psychic abilities (yes, we all have them!). We also talk about what it means to be a Shamanic Practitioner + most interestingly, how/what happens when they journey for an individual’s spirit animal, power animal and totem (sometimes more than one!), + why these can be a significant tool for healing. We also dig in to what it means, in Heather's words, to connect with spirit, learn how we can personally connect with spirit everyday, + how not doing so may be the missing link in optimal health today, + discuss the ever brilliant + magical way that children are so naturally connected to spirit. 

Pour yourself a mug of tea, cozy up under a blanket, take a few deep breaths to ground yourself + enjoy this beautiful, insightful, + educational talk with one of our favourite healers.

Ep. 11 Heather Orton Connecting With Spirit

Supercharged wellness for the people, for the planet. Because we believe a better world for all, begins from within. 
To Love Your Guts™, means to care for your whole self in body, mind, + spirit. Supercharged is a podcast about how to live your best life, it's about true wellness - for you, for your community, for our planet.

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