Welcome back to the podcast after a wee hiatus. I know this episode is going to resonate for so many of you. If you have a child who is perhaps a bit sensitive and stuck and you’re struggling with how to parent them you are really going to love this episode with Ahleigh Warner, respectful parenting advocate and holistic psychologist. Episode Links: Check out Ashleigh's website and membership at holisticfamilypsychologist.com Connect with Ashleigh on Instagram @raisinghumanskind Ashleigh's book r...
Apr 02, 2023•49 min
I’m so happy to share with you my latest interview with Cliff Harvey. I have interviewed Cliff in the past but this conversation is next level! In this episode we discuss the hot topic of long COVID and how nutritional deficiencies can play a big part of recovery. But that’s not all we talk about! We touch on the role nutritional deficiencies play in vaccine adverse reactions, miscarriages, hormonal imbalances and more, plus we discuss the opportunity to really optimise a person’s full potential...
Oct 09, 2022•39 min
In this episode, I interview Kelly Burton, co-owner of Good Harvest farms, a small-scale organic farm based on the Sunshine Coast that feeds over 1300 families per week. Kelly grew up in the city totally disconnected from her food supply but all that changed when she became pregnant with her first child and her interest in where her food was coming from literally grew into the dream that is now their three organic farms. Kelly’s story is one of passion, growth, and ultimately re-connection, not ...
May 15, 2022•39 min•Ep. 35
We start the year off with a great chat with Sharon Selby from Deliciously Allergy Free. We delve into Sharon’s own health journey and then the experience of navigating life with an allergy child and how the skills she learned not only reversed her sons' allergies and eczema but led to the creation of this incredible platform with courses and resources for families with allergies. Sharon truly understands that when it comes to improving health outcomes it’s what we do at home, and particularly i...
Feb 06, 2022•41 min•Ep. 34
I’m super excited for you to listen to this episode with holistic clinical psychologist Didi Cragg. Over the course of my own health journey I've been blessed to work with some fantastic practitioners and Didi is one of them. Didi is super passionate about the gut and mental health connection after her own experiences led her to make the link between food and mood and symptoms. I know you will love this one so sit back. Episode Links: Check out Didi's website here Connect with Didi on Instagram ...
Nov 14, 2021•41 min•Ep. 33
Get ready to be inspired. Man was I blown away while interviewing this week’s guest, Lisa Tamati. Her knowledge, energy, enthusiasm, and how she faces challenges head-on are awe-inspiring. Lisa has come from a world of being an extreme endurance athlete, pushing her body both mentally and physically which ultimately prepared her for her biggest challenge, her relentless fight to recover her mum’s health after she suffered a severe aneurysm and resulting brain damage. I know this episode will lea...
Oct 03, 2021•43 min•Ep. 32
Welcome to this episode with Dr Sandeep Gupta who is my go-to on the topic of chronic inflammatory illness. Dr Gupta is an integrative Dr with a real focus on nutrition. Amongst his many talents he is renowned for his expertise in the treatment of CIRS (Chronic inflammatory response syndrome), in fact he has his own online course, Mold Illness made Simple that you can access in the show notes. He is also a wealth of knowledge in the area of vector-borne illness. I know you will enjoy this inform...
Aug 29, 2021•33 min•Ep. 31
In this episode I interview Dr. Carrie Rigoni who is a Chiropractor who also specialises in the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is an area of personal fascination for me and it seems there is a huge gap in public awareness around its roles in recovering from a trauma or health crisis to supporting your stress resilience etc. So listen in to learn all about the vagus nerve and how to optimise it. Episode Links: Connect with Carrie via her website: https://www.drcarrierigoni.com.au/ Read her blogs ab...
Aug 08, 2021•37 min•Ep. 30
Today I bring on a dear friend of mine, Cyndi O’Meara, nutritionist, filmmaker and educator, to discuss a hot topic with global relevance - the climate change diet and the vegan diet. I wanted to hash it out with Cyndi, arm myself with more knowledge and make sure I was clearly seeing the whole argument. In typical Cyndi fashion she helps unpack a mass of information in a common sense way. I know you will enjoy this chat, you may feel challenged but you will certainly feel her passion and wisdom...
Jul 25, 2021•48 min•Ep. 29
Gosh, I’m excited for you to listen to this week's chat. In this episode I interview the most successful female surfer in history, Layne Beachley. What I appreciate most from our chat is how Layne reflects on what drove her to win, how she felt like she could never be enough, her lack of self worth and being driven by fear. She shares her evolution of self and how once retired from surfing she really had to dig deep to find where she could improve, to give back to society. Now Layne’s new passio...
Jun 06, 2021•38 min•Ep. 28
Back for the second time on the podcast, today's chat is with the wonderful Alexx Stuart. (If you are unfamiliar with Alexx please go back and listen to episode 3). On this episode we discuss Alexxs’ journey over the last 12 months to find a healthy home to live in. Sounds simple right? Due to Alexx’s CIRS (chronic inflammatory response syndrome) she needed to be on guard to find a mould free and low EMF property. After viewing over 50 properties she finally found the right place. listen in for ...
May 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 27
A different type of episode for you today, some musings from me, as I find myself with some rare solo time as I embark on a 9 hour drive torst my adventure at Carnarvon Gorge. Some of the topics I reflect on are the effects of, and mitigations we can take, towards reducing EMF’s. I also offer some thoughts on the power of mindset, having the right attitude as we embark on a change in lifestyle and on the flipside the fear some people may experience that prevent them from making changes. I hope y...
May 09, 2021•31 min•Ep. 26
I absolutely love interviewing curious minds and I have to say my guest today, Professor James Adams, epitomises the very essence of a curious mind. He is the director of the Asperger’s/Autism research programme at Arizona State University and his area of focus is researching the medical causes of Autism and how to treat and prevent it including looking at nutrition, oxidative stress and gut problems in particular. His curiosity was piqued after his own Daughter was diagnosed with Autism at a yo...
Apr 11, 2021•48 min•Ep. 25
What a great interview we have today for anyone who is a Mama, wanting to be a Mama or who simply wants to up their game when it comes to increasing their nutrient stores. Sheridan Joy is a qualified nutritionist and GAPS practitioner and shares with us her passion for nutrition during and post pregnancy. She gives us the low down on food vs synthetic nutrient sources and the most important nutrients for those pre and postnatal stages. Episode Links: Connect with Sheridan and visit her website h...
Mar 28, 2021•46 min•Ep. 24
In this episode I chat with Anna Papaioannou aka Anna the Anxiety Coach. We talk about Anna’s own experience with anxiety which developed after a childhood accident and the journey that ensued to help her work through her debilitating condition. Through this journey, Anna’s greatest challenges in life turned into her greatest triumph and Anna the Anxiety Coach was born and so to Anna’s mission to support and guide women to take control of their lives and step into their true power. Episode Links...
Mar 14, 2021•42 min•Ep. 23
This one is for the Mamas and the Papas or anyone who has an interest in nourishing our children. I chat with Jess Donovan, Naturopath, who specialises in kids health, supporting families to raise happy and healthy kids. We dive into Jess’ own health journey and how finding the wonderful world of Naturopathy propelled her into her passion for kids' health. We also discuss some of the frequent deficiencies she sees in her practice and how some children benefit from supplementation. Episode Links:...
Feb 28, 2021•33 min•Ep. 22
Welcome back to the podcast for 2021. You are going to love this candid chat with Luke Hines about what brings him joy and what he has been curious about over the past year. Luke discusses how the COVID crisis led him to turn everything he thought he knew about his own health pillars on their head, leading to a huge readjustment and redefinition in all areas of his life. I hope this episode sparks your own curiosity in some of these areas in your own life. Episode Links: Learn more about Luke Hi...
Feb 14, 2021•38 min•Ep. 21
For all the gut science nerds out there like me you are just going to love this episode. Today I interview Dr Alena Pribyl who is the senior scientist and research officer at Microba, the very lab we use at Kultured Wellness to analyse our clients’ gut microbiome. Listen in as we discuss the cutting edge science around sequencing and latest insights into the gut microbiome as it relates to mental health, cancer and more.
Nov 22, 2020•38 min•Ep. 20
Ever wanted to grow your own vegies? Well this is the episode for you. Today I chat with Matt Harris, founder of Vegepod, a company whose mission is to make growing veges foolproof. We cover topics such as soil health and quality and food miles. No matter what the size of your outdoor space I hope this inspires you to get growing. Learn more about Vegepod here !
Nov 01, 2020•36 min•Ep. 19
In this episode I am talking with Rachel Favilla. We begin discussing Rachel’s history of being diagnosed with Autoimmune hepatitis at age 14, which led on to a diagnosis and treatment of Anorexia. Rachel eventually found the healing power of real food and is now a nutritionist and educator with a beautiful simple philosophy around eating real food that serves your body and makes you feel good.
Oct 18, 2020•38 min•Ep. 18
In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Brett Hill. Brett is a chiropractor and today we talk all about how to flex that resilience muscle - how to build it, how to build resilience in kids, what skills you need and what areas of life you may need to build resilience in. Listen as Brett reflects on his own personal crisis that taught him these incredible steps and tools to be resilient for life. I know you’re going to love this one, which is so relevant right now in 2020.
Sep 13, 2020•36 min•Ep. 17
In this episode I am joined by the incredible Shelley McKenzie, Nutritionist, soon to be Naturopath, and proud Mama. Shelley specialises in female hormone health, and is very passionate about fertility, pregnancy and beyond. Join me as we chat about Shelley’s health journey, and all that she has overcome, as well as preconception health, pregnancy and that sacred postpartum period. To learn more and connect with Shelley: https://www.freedomwellness.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/free...
Aug 31, 2020•34 min•Ep. 16
You definitely don’t want to be listening to this one at night behind a screen! Today I’m interviewing Dr. Michele Lastella, a career researcher at CQUniversity’s Appleton Institute for Behavioural Science in Adelaide. Dr. Lastella’s expertise is vast but today we are focusing our chat on sleep. Highlights include screen use and its effect on sleep onset and quality, teenage sleep, organ circadian rhythm and discovering your personal sleep chronotype. And then the all important question of wheth...
Aug 16, 2020•38 min•Ep. 15
Joanne Howarth is a social entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of the insulated, environmentally friendly packaging company, Planet Protector Packaging, a company leading the way in sustainable alternative solutions to harmful plastic transportation packaging, by using sheep's wool. After studying at the University of Sydney & the University of Technology Sydney, Joanne discovered that it is not the amount of money earnt in a career, but the difference that career makes to the lives of others, to ...
Aug 02, 2020•41 min•Ep. 14
Welcome to the podcast and what a treat I have for you today. I’m interviewing Maria Harpas, a clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath. Maria is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to plant based diets and understanding the nutrients that are needed for following a vegan diet. Maria has acquired a vast amount of knowledge through her own food journey, research and education which has led her to become quite the expert in this area. We unpack the benefits and limitations of a vegan diet and the most...
Jul 19, 2020•36 min•Ep. 13
Welcome to episode 12 where I speak to Rohan Smith an extremely experienced and knowledgeable Naturopath who runs a clinical practice specialising in supporting patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Rohan’s own health journey saw him battle with unhealthy addictions and chronic fatigue syndrome which led him to study nutritional and functional medicine. During his education he learnt the ins and outs of genetics, mitochondrial function, detoxification, and all of the pretty pathway diagrams in...
Jul 05, 2020•43 min•Ep. 12
Today on the podcast, we have a fascinating guest, Rowena Field, who is both a physiotherapist specialising in chronic pain and a PhD candidate researching chronic pain and nutrition. During our chat we delve into how Rowena’s own experience with chronic back pain led her to turn her understanding of chronic pain management on its head and in the process solve her own chronic pain problem. And here’s the really exciting part where Rowena shares with us her PhD research into using the ketogenic d...
Jun 21, 2020•39 min•Ep. 11
Cathy Fitzgerald lives on a 50 acre property in a tiny home with her partner, Carlos and their chihuahua, Lupita. Cathy has an extensive background in nursing and still works as a midwife and Child Health nurse in the community, but her real passion is her property and the life she has created. She has chosen to live a little bit differently, embracing small space living and keeping life as simple as possible. She has created the secret cabin society, a platform to give others the opportunity to...
Jun 07, 2020•35 min•Ep. 10
One of our very own practitioners at Kultured Wellness, Ellen Tattam is a qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist and Herbalist who has completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) with years of clinical experience and is highly passionate about all things health and wellness. Ellen knew from a very young age that she wanted to help people and is now completely invested in supporting her clients through all stages of life by helping them to achieve optimal health and vitality. Ellen has an ex...
May 24, 2020•36 min•Ep. 9
Kim Morrison is a 5 times best-selling author, creative director of Twenty8 Essentials, aromatherapist, health and lifestyle educator, speaker and a multi-tasking mum and wife. Kim is someone who shares her passion for health, using essential oils for wellness and knows it is the small daily rituals of self-care that accumulate into the powerful art of self-love. Kim wholeheartedly believes that life’s all about visualising your dream and going for it – regardless of the feedback you receive or ...
May 10, 2020•43 min•Ep. 8
