In today’s episode we are joined by Rachel Larsson to explore what’s new in microbiome testing. We look specifically to CoBiome and their new dream tests, MetaXplore GI and MetaXplore GI Plus, tests that many practitioners including myself have been waiting for, for many years. You will learn the importance of metagenomic sequencing, the functional gut microbiome profile including metabolites, targeted pathogen and parasite panels, and their limitations, a functional gut microbiome profile and s...
May 15, 2024•58 min•Ep. 485
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Anthea Todd, women's health practitioner and Chiropractor, with a little bit of spice. Anthea is the author of the recently released 'What's My Body Telling Me?' and today we explore your symptoms, how your body is the solution, not the problem, the four fundamentals of women’s health - nervous system, metabolism, blood sugars and nutrients - and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/484 for show notes, episode transcripts and more....
May 08, 2024•39 min•Ep. 484
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Michelle Woolhouse to explore mind-body medicine or psychoneuroimmunology and how it relates to medicine, dis-ease and wellness. We consider the role of the nervous system in many chronic diseases and reframe anxiety as a powerful teacher, suffering as an opportunity for powerful growth and our own vulnerability as the catalyst for global change. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/483 for show notes, episode transcripts and more....
May 01, 2024•51 min•Ep. 483
In today’s episode we are again joined by Rhea Dempsey, childbirth educator and author of two incredible bibles – Birth with Confidence and Beyond the Birth Plan. Together we explore birth trauma – the statistics, the realities, the role of Queen oxytocin, the butterfly effect of synthetic oxytocin, the 2024 Senate inquiry into birth trauma and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/482 for show notes, episode transcripts and more....
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 482
In today’s episode I am very excited to introduce you to Nikki Williams from Mentwell. Nikki shares with us her own personal health and wellness journey and how this led her to her purpose – changing lives with empathetic gifting. We talk about mental health and the stigmas we still face, the role of therapy versus other modalities including somatic therapy, empathetic as opposed to material gifting, how you can be involved in her mission to save lives globally and so much more. Head to https://...
Apr 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 481
In today’s episode we are joined by our new TNN practitioner, Steph Pearson to explore endometriosis, or endo. Steph shares with us her personal journey with endo from a young age and how this played out under a conventional medical model. We explore the potential root causes of endo, including inflammation, estrogen and LPS, the common symptom presentation, the role of progesterone, pelvic ultrasounds, the significance of adequate pathology testing and interpretation, a whole food nutritional a...
Apr 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 480
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Stacy Sims, international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. We have such a wide-ranging conversation under the banner of her famous tagline, “women are not small men”, including research, nutrition, training, the menstrual cycle, periods, endometriosis, perimenopause, el...
Apr 03, 2024•51 min•Ep. 479
In today’s episode we are joined by Megan Haralampou otherwise known as The Biomedical Naturopath. We explore many aspects to fertility – adequate testing, macronutrients, micronutrients, key supplements, the importance of a healthy microbiome, how to optimise an IVF journey and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/478 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.
Mar 27, 2024•49 min•Ep. 478
In today’s episode we turn the tables and Solaine interviews me on a much awaited topic – low iron, pregnancy and why Matlofer or an iron infusion isn’t the answer. We explore the role of iron in pregnancy, the importance of haemoglobin, our misdirected obsession towards ferritin, the problems with conventional pathology reference ranges, my concerns with Maltofer, Ferro-grad C and high saturation, all about hepcidin, iron infusions plus what you can do and so much more. Head to https://www.step...
Mar 20, 2024•55 min•Ep. 477
In today’s episode we are joined by Kira Sutherland, to discuss fasting for women. We consider traditional Naturopathic models of fasting in comparison to the popularised versions of our current day, our concerns around long-term fasting and nutrient intake, fasting and training, the role of coffee in fasting, how to truly fast like a woman and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts476 for show notes, episode transcripts and more....
Mar 13, 2024•53 min•Ep. 476
In today’s episode we are joined by Solaine Douglas to explore weight loss versus fat loss, Ozempic, PCOS and more. We explore weight loss versus body composition changes, our concerns with nutrient deficiencies and the long term implications of traditional diet culture, proper testing and interpretation for PCOS, insulin resistance, thyroid diagnosis and treatment, the importance of tracking your intake for health and fat loss and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/475 for...
Mar 06, 2024•39 min•Ep. 475
In today’s episode we are joined by Stella Ladikos, fierce mental health advocate, counsellor, speaker, and huge believer in therapy to discuss mental health. We explore “mental health first aid” and the importance of us all becoming “everyday heroes” and developing skills in empathy and listening versus our default “fix-it mode”. Stella teaches us what we can say to help our loved ones, how to approach a loved one who appears to be struggling with their mental health, the importance of holding ...
Feb 28, 2024•43 min•Ep. 474
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. David Harper, to uncover the dark side of the class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogs, with the most well-known being Ozempic. We explore weight loss versus fat loss, our concerns with long term caloric restriction, the mild and serious potential side effects of these pharmaceuticals, our issues with the lack of regulation surrounding social media influencers, prescribing doctors and now, purchasing websites where no prescriptions a...
Feb 21, 2024•59 min•Ep. 473
In today’s episode we are joined by Thea Doyle to teach you how to fuel your cycle. We cover the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle and the four key phases, including how and what to track, the significance of ovulation and the role of ovulation predictor kits. We then examine the follicular and luteal phases and uncover the key differences in macronutrient utilisation, performance, exercise intensity, hydration and so much more. This is not just for athletes, this is for every wom...
Feb 14, 2024•44 min•Ep. 472
In today’s episode we are joined by Elly McLean to help you find your health mojo for February and beyond. We explore the common conversations we have both been having with our one-on-one clients already this year, and take you through how to find your why, the power of continuous tracking (and we don’t mean the number on the scales), “quitter’s day” and the importance of accountability, specific goal setting and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/471 for show notes, episod...
Feb 07, 2024•39 min•Ep. 471
In today’s episode we are joined by Jenna McDonald to discuss the assisted reproductive technology of egg freezing. We look closely at this so-called “fertility preservation” and explore the process of egg freezing, the true statistics involved in achieving a live birth, ethical considerations, including the role of social media and influencers, the emotional and financial costs, how to be on the right side of the stats via your preparation and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/pod...
Jan 31, 2024•58 min•Ep. 470
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr David Harper to explore the latest in ketogenic breast cancer research. We specifically speak to his recently published study, ‘Feasibility and metabolic outcomes of a well-formulated ketogenic diet as an adjuvant therapeutic intervention for women with stage IV metastatic breast cancer: The Keto-Care trial’. As well as unpacking what it takes to conduct a trial of this experimental design, we look at what improvements can be obtained with both 3 and 6 mont...
Jan 25, 2024•59 min•Ep. 469
In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to explore what he has learned from the Blue Zones all these years since their discovery, and his thoughts on Ikaria, Sardina, Okinawa, and the soon-to-be added, Singapore. We explore quality versus quantity of life, the foundations of longevity, biohacking and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/468 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.
Jan 17, 2024•47 min
In today’s episode we turn the tables and Elly interviews me on one of my favourite topics – low iron, heavy periods and why the Mirena (or Kyleena, for that matter) isn’t the answer. Our hope is that you learn many of the natural strategies that we use to both resolve heavy menstrual bleeding and the associated low iron levels, and that you leave feeling empowered, knowing that there is a holistic way to manage your symptoms, regain your quality of life, and avoid Maltofer, Ferro-grad C, iron i...
Jan 10, 2024•47 min
In today’s episode we are joined by Solaine Douglas to discuss Gilbert’s Syndrome, including prevalence, diagnosis and the issues with both a standard medical definition, treatment (or lack thereof) and our conventional pathology reference ranges. We explore the real relevance of Gilbert’s and how it relates to your gut, your periods, your mental health and your alcohol tolerance. We then dive into treatment and offer you many strategies to optimize your health, your hormones and your microbiome...
Jan 03, 2024•45 min
In today’s episode we share with you an episode from The Holistic Sister with Eliza Hedley to talk all about thyroid health, specifically Hashimoto’s. Let’s take a deeper dive into autoimmunity, root causes, the role of Thyroxine, medication-free treatment strategies, the potential of remission and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/465 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.
Dec 27, 2023•49 min
In today’s episode we are joined by Jenna McDonald from The Fertility Suite to discuss conceiving over 35 and answer the question: how relevant is advanced maternal age? We discuss the relevance of the age 35, testing including AMH and your mid-luteal progesterone, the three main factors of egg count, egg reserve, conception as 50/50, or getting your partner involved, and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/464 for show notes, episode transcripts and more....
Dec 20, 2023•46 min
In today’s episode I am interviewed by Alexx Stuart for her podcast Low Tox Life. We take a deep dive into low iron and cover true low iron, fatigue, root causes, nutritional cofactors, iron supplements, iron infusions, how we must change our approach pre and post menopause, the impact of hemochromatosis and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/463 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.
Dec 15, 2023•59 min
In today’s episode I am interviewed by Britt Wilde for her podcast The Totality Experience. We cover everything from the real deal on iron, to hormones and training to support your menstrual cycle, thyroid health, pathology testing, reference ranges and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/462 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 58 min
In today’s episode we are joined by our in-house Naturopath and Nutritionist Steph Pearson to discuss orthorexia. Steph opens up about her personal journey and we explore how this impacted her mental health, sleep, digestion, hormones, and then later, her fertility. We hope this inspires you to consider when healthy eating can in fact become unhealthy. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/461 for show notes, episode transcripts and more....
Nov 30, 2023•42 min
In today’s episode we are joined by John Coleman, a Naturopath who commenced his practice at the end of 1998 after achieving his own recovery from advanced Parkinson's disease and early-stage Multi System Atrophy. This is an incredible story of not-only recovery, but John’s inspiring career and dedication of his life to helping others achieve their recovery via a root cause approach including trauma, toxins, infections and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/460 for show not...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr
In today’s episode we are joined by Rachel Larrson to explore your gut and histamine, salicylates, sulphates and oxalates. We consider your symptom profile and teach you how to distinguish between these potentially triggering groups of foods, plus we discuss the role of specific microbiome tests, explore a broader approach looking at the whole ecosystem and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/459 for show notes, episode transcripts and more....
Nov 16, 2023•51 min
In today’s episode we are joined by Emma Maidment to share with you her journey into becoming a mother for the second time. We discuss her fourth trimester, and how this differed the second time around, with a toddler in tow, what she prioritises for her health and therefore the health of the whole family unit, adjustments that may need to be made to movement and mindfulness, how to make sure everyone’s needs are met and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/458 for show notes...
Nov 08, 2023•52 min
In today’s episode we are joined by Sage King, Naturopath and Nutritionist from RH Reproductive Health. We take a deep dive into histamine, and unpack how it is so much more than the allergy and inflammation messenger it is mostly commonly known as. We cover the relevance of histamine for hormonal health, reproductive health and mental health, the differences between DAO and HNMT, the role and relevance of a low histamine diet, its’ relationship to methylation and MTHFR, the impact of stress, th...
Nov 01, 2023•40 min
In today’s episode we are joined by Solaine Douglas to explore all things Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Tracking. We unpack this incredibly simple and effective biohacking strategy, exploring basic thermometers as well as the popular devices, Daysy and Temp drop. We teach you how it is relevant for everything from reproductive health, fertility, natural family planning, appropriate pathology testing (even in perimenopause), and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/456 for show...
Oct 26, 2023•35 min
