Month: August 2024

Financial Planning for Home Buyers with Matthew Pickering (Ep. 26)

Financial Planning for Home Buyers with Matthew Pickering (Ep. 26)

Think buying a house is only about having enough money for a down payment?

John and Alex Soutsos from Med Wealth Financial Services, along with guest Matthew Pickering, Mortgage Development Manager at National Bank, delve into the complexities of the mortgage approval process. Discover valuable insights into the factors affecting mortgage qualification, the benefits of pre-approvals, and how personalized banking services can ease your journey toward purchasing a home.

John, Alex and Matthew discuss: 

  • Understanding the mortgage approval process and the role of income
  • The advantages of getting a mortgage pre-approval early
  • The importance of bridge financing and home equity lines of credit
  • Trends and guidance on choosing between fixed and variable mortgage rates
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Matthew Pickering is a Mortgage Manager at the National Bank of Canada. Matthew specializes in the purchase of new properties, external refinancing and other types of Intermediaries, and the purchase of existing properties. Matthew is based out of the Greater Toronto Area, serving Toronto, Burlington, Milton, and Mississauga.

Balancing Supplements and Nutrition for Healthy Living with Dr. Ashley Chauvin (Ep. 25)

Balancing Supplements and Nutrition for Healthy Living with Dr. Ashley Chauvin (Ep. 25)

How much do you really know about the vitamins and supplements you’re taking? 

John and Alex Soutsos sit down with Dr. Ashley Chauvin, a naturopathic doctor from Clarity Health, to explore the benefits of supplements, the science behind them, and how they can complement your diet and lifestyle. They explore why specific supplements are essential, how to select high-quality products, and the importance of nutrition first.

John, Alex and Ashley discuss: 

  • Why vitamins and supplements should be considered secondary to nutrition and fitness in building a healthy lifestyle
  • The role of supplements in health management and their efficacy.
  • Recommendations for daily supplements and their benefits.
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

 Dr. Ashley Chauvin ND has a mission to support patients to feel more like themselves while experiencing hormone changes such as menopause. Ashley originally found her passion for Naturopathic Medicine when training in Radiation Therapy and now supports patients during active cancer treatment and survivorship to feel empowered and in control of their health. 

Patients who have experienced cancer often struggle with hormonal concerns and have many questions about their treatment options. Ashley supports our patients experiencing natural and medically-induced menopause by addressing symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain and hot flashes.

Dr. Ashley wants her patients to understand their options and how they can support themselves through positive lifestyle changes, supplements and injection therapy to improve the side effects of their conventional care and thrive in survivorship.

Dr. Ashley completed a residency program in supporting cancer patients and has worked exclusively in cancer care for much of her career. Her interest in breast cancer has lead her to pursue training in women’s health and hormonal support and she is thrilled to be able to support our patients on their journey to menopause with prevention strategies and a focus on overall wellness.