Episode 55: Optimal Nutrition and The Role of Supplements with Rhian Stephenson
Rhian Stephenson is a nutritionist, a naturopath, and an industry leader in nutrition and holistic health and fitness. She's also the founder of ARTAH, the award-winning nutrition and supplement brand. Rhian's love of well-being started at a young age in Canada when she began her career as a competitive swimmer and continued as she progressed to an international level.
Driven by her passion for health, Rhian went on to complete graduate degrees in human biology, nutritional therapy, and naturopathic medicine. Passionate, energetic, and practicing what she preaches, her goal is to inspire and empower others to experience life in their best health.
In this episode, Rhian emphasizes the foundational role of nutrition in overall health, discussing her return to the basics of supplements and nutrition and the critical importance of understanding proper dosages. She also provides insights into the development of ARTAH, highlighting its focus on delivering the right forms and doses of supplements. Rhian delves into specific supplements like NAD+ and the metabolic fix, while stressing the importance of rest and periods of reset for optimal health.
You will gain valuable insights from Rhian’s nonnegotiable health practices, including her top priorities: nutrition, exercise, and avoiding alcohol. She also shares her least favorite pieces of advice and emphasizes the importance of being inquisitive about one’s health, recognizing that meaningful changes take time.
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Timestamps:
[01:56] - How Rhian came to be in Health and Wellness
[05:19] - Rhian’s previous experience as CEO of Psycle
[07:00] - Her reconsideration of supplements and nutrition
[08:00] - Movement and Exercise
[10:00] - The focus of building ARTHA as a brand
[12:34] - The way Supplements should be (right form and right dose)
[17:36] - NAD+ Supplement
[23:31] - The importance of Rest
[25:10] - Celular Hydration Supplement
[29:05] - Metabolic Fix Supplement
[32:26] - Rhian’s non-negotiables
[38:00] - Rhian’s least favorite pieces of advice
“The quality and the doses are the foundation. There are brands that get the quality right, but the doses are not what a practitioner would use. I wanted to make sure that you could actually see and feel the same outcomes as if you were working with a practitioner”
Essential learnings from this episode…
The foundational role of nutrition in overall health
The critical importance of understanding proper dosages and forms for supplements
The importance of rest and periods of reset for optimal health
Key priorities: nutrition, exercise, and avoiding alcohol
Be inquisitive about your health, and recognize that meaningful changes take time
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