<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Emily Foucault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Foucault is a Toronto-based brand partner, patient advocate & speaker empowering brands through authentic storytelling and healthcare advocacy.]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:32:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[From Access to Impact: Reflections from UHN PiPER Research Day 2025 on OpenNotes, Equity, and the Power of Patient Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reflections from the UHN PiPER Research Conference on the power of patient partnership, the promise of OpenNotes, and what it means to create impact through lived experience. 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In Canada, the retirement of one of our country’s only MCAS specialists has left thousands of people, including myself, without access to proper treatment, diagnoses, or even understanding from the healthcare system.]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/mcas2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cd9c56b1109199a4035b64</guid><category><![CDATA[Health-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Awareness]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:35:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_6734c6dca8354c53973c1c15f9e5c7aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reclaiming My Voice: Reflections on Empowerment and Resilience at CAMH]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does empowerment really mean in the recovery process? I had the chance to speak at CAMH’s Patient &#38; Family Experience Week on this very topic. In my latest blog, I share personal reflections, key takeaways from the panel, and why lived experience matters more than ever.]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/reclaiming-my-voice-reflections-on-empowerment-and-resilience-at-camh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ffd4db4519164d3430d5a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health-Care]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 15:52:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_0fba4a136c2548cf9f7846c0a5f380a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_601,h_250,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Disease Day 2025: The Long Road to a Diagnosis &#38; the Daily Challenges That Follow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Long Road to a Diagnosis. From misdiagnosis to daily struggles—inside the reality of living with a rare disease.]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/rare-disease-day-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b78c95816cdba07fabd739</guid><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health-Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:50:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_9294eb9205db464da12575c5cbe8f6b4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revolutionizing Patient-Centred Care: Advocacy, AI, and Breakthrough Medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patient-centred care, AI, and health-care transformation in Canada —explore insights, tips for navigating care, and my CP24 interview.]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/revolutionizing-patient-centred-care-advocacy-ai-and-breakthrough-medicine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67927560b4f2b4992270683c</guid><category><![CDATA[Health-Care]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:34:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_7373ac81453a445db54f5e9075239344~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Flowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, a little dose of magic awaits—courtesy of flowers! ]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/the-power-of-flowers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758e3</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:57:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_48fb8161f48940bda6d71b63bf4fdffe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body Shaming: What I've Learned During My Weight Fluctuation Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember, it’s not our bodies that need to change, but the toxic culture around them.]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/body-shaming-what-i-ve-learned-during-my-weight-fluctuation-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758e2</guid><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 18:01:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_572efb4282f0468b9cde4e49c256b8ad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Shared Experiences in Shaping Healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[My journey also shed light on the systemic barriers that often leave patients feeling unsupported and abandoned.]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/the-power-of-shared-experiences-in-shaping-healthcare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758e1</guid><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 13:54:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_fc5c5ec713a64a8b8141315d14f0a4b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unraveling the Mystery: A Guide to Low Histamine Diet and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine a life filled with mysterious symptoms, ER visits, gaslighting and more. This was my reality for four decades until MCAS diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/unraveling-the-mystery-a-guide-to-low-histamine-diet-and-mast-cell-activation-syndrome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758dc</guid><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 14:44:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_bef2f36f57224c3b94da5cd990917595~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head On: Empowering you to tackle migraines and headaches through cbd and natural remedies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head On: Empowering you to tackle Migraines and Headaches through CBD and Natural Remedies]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/head-on-empowering-you-to-tackle-migraines-and-headaches-through-cbd-and-natural-remedies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758dd</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:06:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_2eb4e70f20b94d8bac3397a88825b30f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Balance And Relief: Exploring Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acupuncture has supported me in finding health benefits and contributes to my overall wellness routine and slow-paced lifestyle. ]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/finding-balance-and-relief-exploring-acupuncture-and-chinese-medicine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758d9</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:14:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_684a57f030cb46d7b5141f7ded90846e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_737,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for Living a Slow-Paced Lifestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's about finding a balance between productivity and rest, and learning to appreciate the present moment!]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/tips-for-living-a-slow-paced-lifestyle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758df</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 15:51:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_815dbb9c89f64e138e68d470a021fbe5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar-Free, Big-Pharma, Adaptogens. And What They All Have In Common! Advocacy.]]></title><description><![CDATA[My health journey began as a kid in the early nineties &#38; plant-based, vegan, sugar-free and adaptogens weren’t even a topic of conversation]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/sugar-free-big-pharma-adaptogens-and-what-they-all-have-in-common-advocacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758db</guid><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:13:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_0dd26fb76e6744bcab6a713a49cd949e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why feel guilty when it feels good?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For me, one healthy escape from pain IS self-care.This is why stillness &#38; intentionally going slow is such an important part of my lifestyle]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/why-feel-guilty-when-it-feels-good</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758d7</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:55:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_5ef5d97c9a7348129df1d6a8eda28550~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosting For The Holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[I put this event together because I’ve been on a long battle and journey with my health after stepping down from my business. ]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/hosting-for-the-holidays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:09:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_ede8a1ceed75472ca2c40051b888dfa6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_468,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefits of Journaling ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Journaling is one activity that can be practiced daily and will help to keep you focused on the positive. ]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/benefits-of-journaling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758de</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:22:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_874f862c24a74f44a6d5ad3ede7e8ed1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_468,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Stillness  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I decided to research how to make soy candles as we originally planned to give candles as our wedding favours; it turned into our new hobby.]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/finding-stillness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758d8</guid><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:02:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_49e8c6e8f93345c38b406009d6229c5f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Journey: Courage to move forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know how ‘they’ say, "you have to go through it, to grow through it". Well I've realized that in my life, I have cycles of burnout.]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/thejourney-couragetomoveforward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:45:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_6029c83f345449a888d070ea1399b4fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Talk, Before It's Too Late]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of all the places you could explore on the web you're here, well I’ll be damned and humbled! ]]></description><link>https://archive.emilyfoucault.com/post/realtalk-beforeit-stoolate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776cc1d4494446f8de758da</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Emily's Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:45:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7972e4_bf42af85169644128dbe243bcf000e47~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_468,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Foucault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the writer, Emily Foucault]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wear armour to protect myself, in this case in the form of humour. 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