If someone asked you what super nutrition is, what would you say? There are so many opinions when it comes to 'the best diet' for health, but something that cant be ignored are the traditional foods that made up our ancestors diet. After reading 'Nutrition & Physical Degeneration' by Weston A Price after my studies, ancestral food choices have been something that I have instinctively been lead by when choosing nutrition to support my health. This has been particularly important to me in my p...
Jul 26, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 42
What foods and movement will serve you best? What practises will help to nurture your body during the different seasons of your menstrual cycle? Being a type A personality, I have a history of pushing through with work tasks and also the way I exercised, no matter what time of my cycle I was in. Over the past 15 years, a huge focus of mine has been eating healthy foods, but what I didn't understand until I delved into Ayuvedic and traditional Chinese Medicine readings was that I was ignoring the...
Jul 12, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Drinking clean, filtered water is of utmost importance for you and your baby’s health, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.. According to Nutritionist and Water Hydration Specialist Kate Waterson... "Apart from all the essential bodily functions that water plays a role in, it is also needed for the following vital functions during pregnancy: > Forms the amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby. Supports the increase in blood plasma volume. Produces breast milk and is essential for good lactation...
Jul 05, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Are you starting to think about introducing your baby to solid foods as the months pass post birth? Or perhaps you’ve already embarked on this journey, but confused if you are nourishing your baby with adequate nutrition, or perhaps impacting their gut health. When it was our turn to start thinking about solid good introductions, I had my thoughts on the topic and previous recommendations I had given for parent patients in clinic. But I still continued to research and was continually shocked by ...
Jun 28, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 39
I'm often asked why we had a home birth first time around. Wasn't I scared something would go wrong? Truth is, I was much more fearful about having to give birth in a hospital. I immersed myself in research over the years as a Naturopath and took note of patients who described their births as a (challenging) but an empowering and beautiful experience. I was confident we were making an informed decision that was right for us. When it comes to pregnancy and birthing decisions, that is what I encou...
Jun 21, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In 2019 a review into chiropractic care for children was launched in Victoria. The Victorian health minister was already making assumptions about the outcome when she made the announcement. These assumptions were very obviously not positively geared towards chiropractic. Part of the review was an online survey. Both the public and health practitioners from all around Australia were invited to participate. An overwhelming 21,824 submissions were received from members of the public who had accesse...
Jun 14, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Are you intrigued with how your little ones' immunity works? Perhaps it feels like they're getting sick all the time? As winter is here and the sniffles have well and truly arrived, I've invited Naturopath Jessica Donovan onto the podcast to chat about what's normal when it comes to kids immunity. Plus empowering you to support your little ones' for the chilly months ahead. In this episode Jessica shares: > Why kids often get sick more than we do as adults. > The main differences between t...
Jun 07, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Do you want to know how coffee can actually improve your hormones & fertility? I thought you’d be intrigued. Last week I introduced one powerful practise for detoxing, particularly in the weeks, months and years leading up to a conscious conception . You can catch up here . This week, I wanted to share more for you if you're ready to step it up when it comes to detoxing your body, reducing inflammation & therefore balancing hormones preconception... & yes, it involves coffee! My frie...
May 31, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Are you seeking safe detoxification practises that will support your hormones, gut and fertility health? I remember the first few times I recommended detox practises (other than diet and natural medicine supplements) to my patients... going back over ten years ago now. I would get side ways looks and I could see their thoughts of me being some kind of witch doctor were running through their heads. I also used to write blog posts back in the ‘notes’ section of Facebook, yep that’s showing my age....
May 24, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Do you want to know what steps you can take to educate and protect the children in your life from sexual abuse? Of course you do. When it comes to childhood sexual abuse, we can no longer put our heads in the sand. I know it's a heavy topic, but one that requires awareness and education around what steps can be taken to both prevent and take action to protect children from sexual harm. After recently waking up to the extent of paedophilia right here in Australia and having another eye opening co...
May 17, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 33
How long has it been since you've had your teeth checked? You may be surprised to learn that your oral health can impact the rest of your body, contributing to inflammation and impacting your fertility outcomes. As my teeth were being cleaned at my last dental check up, I was fascinated to hear my holistic dentist, Dr Vanessa Platt, chat about this topic. Once I rinsed, spat and could speak again, naturally I asked her to come onto the podcast to share this important info with you all. In this e...
May 10, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Are you sleeping, dining, driving, working and playing in a soup of electromagnetic radiation? I know, it seems a bit far fetched, but in today's society most people, including babies (as well as bubba's still in the womb) and young children, are bombarded with EMF exposure regularly throughout the day. To shed light on the very relevant topic in today's society, I invited Kristin Irwanto, co-founder of the radiation shielding business RadiaSmart , onto the podcast. In this episode we explored.....
May 03, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Growing up on a farm, I loved calfing season. We'd check on the cows each day and admired nature unfolding from a distance, as the new borns calves who had entered the world. Something that fascinated me was how the Mumma cows instinctively consumed their placenta straight after birth. This memory came back to me as it was my turn to prepare for birth and I was researching the benefits of placenta consumption. At first, this may sound icky, but for me it seemed natural and resonated as something...
Apr 26, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Sleep. Ahh precious sleep. Have to admit, I didn't receive much of it for two years after bringing our baby girl into the world and this seems to be our biggest ongoing challenge, which presents in different ways as our daughter grows up. I know I'm not alone, so I invited Holistic Sleep Mumma, Tracey Murray onto the podcast to give us all some tips. I sure have befitted from her guidance and if you have little ones in your household, I know you will too. In this episode, Tracey covers and gives...
Apr 19, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 29
I first met Nicole Joy around seven years ago when I spoke to the full room of women about foods for hormone balancing, at her Feed Your Soul event, here in Adelaide. After listening to Nicole share her story that day, I felt inspired by her life journey so far, overcoming struggles and continually chasing her dream of what lit up her soul. I invited Nicole onto the podcast so you too can be inspired and gain hope from her experiences. From an eating disorder, to fertility challenges, Nicole sha...
Apr 12, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 28
When you create goals in your life, do you ever feel that physical symptoms, conditions or limiting beliefs hold you back? Are you experiencing the effects of trauma or the fear of judgement from others around you? Or do you want to level up and lead an emotionally masterful life? My chat with Lisa Thompson is a must listen. Lisa is an expression of love, hope and inspiration. After healing herself of an incurable condition and freeing her mind from past trauma, Lisa developed a deep passion for...
Apr 06, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Have you ever come across a wise soul who you could listen to for hours? Someone who is full of wisdom through their life experiences and training ...and you hang on every word they say. I had one of those conversations recently with the inspiring Julie Bell. Julie is a mother, doula, herbalist and activist – is the heart behind Blissful Herbs, which has become a household name across Australia for providing nurturing herbal teas, bath herbs, salves and tinctures for people who love natural livi...
Mar 29, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Intrigued to hear what Human Design is all about and how it can help you discover your highest potential? Join my chat with Nat in episode 25 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast. You will learn: >> What human design is and how knowing this can help you live in alignment and discover your superpowers. >> How understanding human design can help mothers reconnect to yourself on a deeper level. >> Examples of how you can use knowing your human design to allow your relations...
Mar 22, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Are in in tune with your personal cycle? Do you know when you when you're nearing ovulation and menstruation? If so, how do you track your cycle? Do you let an app decide when your fertile window is near, or when you are due for your monthly bleed? The issue with period tracking apps is they are based on a text book 28 day cycle, with ovulation on day 14. This is not measuring your hormonal and temperature changes that control your personal cycle and fertility window. If you're relying on the in...
Mar 15, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 24
With overseas travel on hold for the moment, it’s a perfect time to embrace the beauty and attractions your own backyard has to offer. Some of our local favs include trips up the Murray river, day trips to the beach, heading across on the ferry to my island home of Kangaroo Island, back to my husbands family farm in the South East and onto the picuresque sea side town of Robe. If you’re thinking about heading off on a family road trip, but you’re not sure how to navigate nourishing your little o...
Mar 01, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 23
I love a story, especially one which is raw, honest and shares a powerful birth story. Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with clinical Nutritionist, soon-to-be Naturopath & Mumma of two, Shelley Mckenzie. After having lived with a thyroid disease called Hashimotos for over 10 years, experiencing a miscarriage, and having 2 amazing birth experiences she is not only passionate about sharing her personal journey (including the highs and lows) in the hope to inspire other woman. But, to al...
Feb 22, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 22
When I think back to my first 12 months of motherhood I feel like there was just so much love bursting out of my chest, so much so, that I didn't know such a love could exist. But together with that, was the absolute exhaustion of nightly broken sleep and I'm not going to lie, that was challenging. Want to learn my top takeaways? In this podcast you will get my short but sweet (and honest) lessons from my first twelve months of motherhood. Tune in if you are thinking of having a baby, currently ...
Feb 15, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 21
The area you spend most of your time could actually be stressing out your detox pathways the most... in many cases, air quality inside the home is much more toxic than outside! To understand why, but most importantly what you can do to improve your air quality for you and your fam bam, join my chat with healthy home expert, building biologist student (and my beautiful friend), Sammy Moffat. You will learn: >> The factors to consider when creating healthy air quality for your home. >>...
Feb 07, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Ever wondered why you feel so energised and happy when outside in the sunlight? Or you start to feel drained after long stretches of screen time? This all comes back to the way light impacts your health, right down to a cellular level. Artificial light and natural light impact our health in very different ways and to help us unravel this critical topic, I've invited experts in the field, Dayne & Indi from Live Holistically onto the podcast to chat with me. In this episode you will learn: >...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Hand up if you love using essential oils? Yes, mine is right up there too. From natural perfume, to DIY body care products, cleaning in the home and using as an aromatic anchor for either increasing energy, reducing stress or promoting a certain mood...my oils are by my side to navigate through low-tox my day . When it came to my pregnancy, I naturally wanted to continue to use these oils but also wanted to be confident in doing this in a safe way. Natural medicine is such a powerful tool to tur...
Jan 26, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 18
What you'll learn during this episode: >> The updated guidelines for safely exercising during pregnancy, with examples of healthy movement throughout pregnancy, no matter what fitness level you're at. >> What areas of the body to be mindful of focusing on when working out during pregnancy, with some recommended exercises to support you physically heading into birth and motherhood. >> Tips for overcoming pregnancy nausea when exercising. >> Statistics, causes and ways to p...
Jan 18, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 17
When you first discover your exciting pregnancy news, there are decisions to be made around what care best resonates with you and your partner. This is a time to do your own research and know your options so you can go with the care that truely aligns with you and your values and meets your needs. To help you sort through the options and avoid overwhelm, as your friends and family may be offering conflicting recommendations based on their personal experiences I've invited my first official guest...
Jan 11, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 16
What you'll learn in this episode: What to consider in your first days and weeks of pregnancy How to savour your energy and reduce pregnancy stress and overwhelm How to get organised Tips to navigate pregnancy nausea What nutrients are most important in your first days and weeks of pregnancy and how to get them through your foods and supplements Ways to make socialising easier while keeping your pregnancy a secret PATH TO GLOWING MUMMA WAIT LIST: https://www.glowingmumma.com/ptgm-waitlist EMPOWE...
Jan 04, 2021•15 min
Do you love celebrating? Whether it's through fine dining, a lavish home cooked spread or just one too many sugary or alcoholic beverages, your liver is working hard to process it all and likely feeling a little stressed to carry out other important daily functions. Let's not forget the daily toxin exposures that your liver is dealing with, such as pollution through the air your breathe, environmental concerns such as wide spread herbicide and pesticide use as well as toxic products you may plac...
Dec 14, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Do you struggle to fit it all in? Like many new Mumma's, I felt like I was thrown in the deep end. I was trying to run two businesses, but with my hubby working away regularly and randomly, I had no set time for an extra set of hands. I learnt the hard way with what worked, what didn’t and then how to adapt as my daughter’s ‘routine’ evolved. But I know I’m not alone. In episode 9 I shared ways to overcome overwhelm. This is such valuable guidance in today’s go go go lifestyle. But I hear you, t...
Dec 07, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 13
