North Star Health Services

09/27/2025

Health Impacts Everything!

So come out and join us on Thursday, Oct 2nd @ 11:15 am in Halifax at Grand Parade Park for speeches, then the march down to the legislature around noon!

Women deserve care which acknowledges our experiences, and does not leave us waiting for years on waitlists for care. The doctors we have require training to update their knowledge and reduce bias in care. The government needs to be aware of the drastic gaps in care for women's health which exist due to our lack of specialists for conditions which commonly impact women at higher rates (e.g. endometriosis, connective tissue disorders, autoimmune and chemical sensitivity disorders, etc.)

Health impacts every facet of our lives, and being left to rot on waitlists for years is completely unacceptable! Women deserve to be believed, to be cared for when our health presents challenges, and to be part of medical research questions and clinical trials. The gender gap is wider here than anywhere in our society, and it is literally costing us our lives.

Shout out to Healing with Endo 902 for organizing this event -
Thank you for organizing!
⁠https://beacons.ai/healingwithendo902

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Come out and join us if you can!

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09/25/2025

Life with chronic illness can feel like all work and no play, but hobbies are so much more than “just something fun to do.” They’re medicine for the soul. In this episode of the North Star Health Podcast, I’m diving into why hobbies matter, how they nourish our nervous systems, and why they’re especially powerful when you’re living with chronic illness or mental health struggles.

From crochet to colouring to even video games, hobbies give us comfort, joy, and a reset button when life feels overwhelming. I’ll share my own story of how crochet became a lifeline for me, and invite you to think about the little things that bring you peace too.

🎧 Tune in now to remind yourself that you deserve joy, rest, and play — no matter what challenges you’re facing.

💬 What hobby has helped you cope? Share it in the comments, I’d love to hear!

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09/22/2025

Brief clip of next week - enjoy! Remember you have the power to support with likes, comments, and shares; every one is appreciated. Thanks!

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A quick blurb from my upcoming episode all about how hobbies help our nervous systems. Just because we no longer have the label as children does not mean we ...

09/18/2025

This one gets a bit more personal with the journey through identity shift that comes with the onset of chronic illness, with a bit about the differences our neurodivergent friends experience as well.
I finish this one off with the remedy that helped me through the messy (did I mention that?) storm that comes with such a life change. Enjoy!

Identity is point which takes a hard blow with the arrival of chronic illness in our lives, as we redevelop our understanding of our limitations and capabili...

09/11/2025

09/04/2025

Hello everyone! Episode 3 is out, linked here to my Patreon, YouTub e, and Spotify. Please like, subscribe, share, and comment, and consider contributing to my Patreon to help this grow.
Thanks a bunch!

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To balance out the weight of episode 2, this one explores how to help clarify where we hope to go by offering three keys to build on to develop more happines...

08/29/2025

Check out my new podcast on Spotify, YouTube, Patreon, Riverside fm, or follow these posts on Facebook or LinkedIn! This is Episode 2 - Chronic Illness vs Anxiety & Depression
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oka2RRiiVBRpMQl9BwcII?si=qj4aekDfRUe_9VCZTRONbw

North Star Health Podcast · Episode

08/28/2025

Humble beginnings of my efforts to learn about recording podcasts for you, and whoever else may find benefit from my years of experience as an RMT, yoga instructor, and acupuncturist who still got nailed with chronic illness despite all my best efforts. No one is immune, but knowledge is power. Note that I am not a medical doctor or psychologist, so please take any advice or suggestions from my channel to discuss with your medical team to see if it is right for you. Enjoy!

07/10/2025

Hello everyone, it has been awhile! I am still learning to adjust to my new situation and figure out how to apply all the skills, experience, and knowledge I have developed over the years to continue to help others (and maybe make a livelihood in new ways, because capitalism). I am thinking about starting a weekly podcast towards those ends.

Here's where you come in: What would you like to hear about? What questions would you like me to explore? What specific topics would you like me to research and translate?

Give me you episode ideas, or if you would like to chat and have a conversation for an episode I am also open to guest appearances as well. Thank you folks!