Welcome back for part 2 of Episode 52, our birth & postpartum story to date. This interview was conducted at about 8 weeks postpartum and in it I share on my experience with breastfeeding, including a mastitis scare, how I’ve navigated sleep deprivation, what support systems I had in place for the fourth trimester, how I’ve been able to nourish myself to support optimal recovery and so much more! In listening to this episode you will receive practical advice on how to eat well in the postpar...
Jun 13, 2023•43 min
Today's episode is a little more personal than normal, but to mark the end of my maternity leave I thought it was fitting. Today you’ll hear me being interviewed by Jade Spears from the Birth & Postpartum Diaries Podcast where I share my story of preconception, pregnancy, labour and birth. It’s raw and personal, but there are also plenty of takeaways in here for anyone who’s thinking about conceiving, is trying to conceive or who is pregnant. You’ll hear about: - The importance of preconcept...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min
This week I’m interviewed for the Honey Health and Wellness podcast on all things metabolic health, hormones and blood glucose control. I explain exactly what the metabolism is, while clarifying myths around speeding up the metabolism or slowing it down. I also share on the influence of meal composition, body composition, thyroid, insulin, hormones and stages of life such as perimenopause on the metabolism. In addition to this, I explain the importance of a healthy gut in order to have well regu...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In today’s episode I’m interviewed by my friend and colleague Steph Lowe on the topic of hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Female hormonal conditions commonly mistaken for one another which, as you will learn in this episode, has possibly grave impplications on recovery. You will learn about HA and the reasons for why this evolutionary protective mechanism exists. We then discuss PCOS, the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosis, how it differs to polycystic ovaries, ...
May 23, 2023•58 min
This week I am interviewed by Matt Sipala to discuss a sports nutrition related topic that isn’t spoken about much and that is Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport OR RED-S. When I was studying at university it was a condition actually referred to as the Female Athlete Triad, but as you’ll learn from listening to this episode, it has had a re-brand in recent years. RED-S is a serious condition which can adversely affect the health and performance of athletes when there is a negative balance betwe...
May 16, 2023•57 min
Dr Thea Bowler is a general gynaecologist & fertility specialist. Thea has post-fellowship training in laparoscopic surgery, endometriosis and pelvic pain and provides care for women seeking hysterectomy, fibroid treatment and management of ovarian cysts. She regularly works with adolescents and women on hormonal conditions including PCOS, menstrual disturbance, menopause medicine, PMS and PMDD. Thea has completed a pain management course and has published several academic articles, includin...
May 09, 2023•47 min
Today I welcome Karen Saunders, The Women’s Naturopath back to the show. She has appeared on the show previously, but for those that don’t know her she specialises in the management of hormonal issues, such as PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility and burnout. She’s very comfortable discussing vaginal and sexual health which is why she’s here on the show today. In this episode Karen introduces us to the vaginal microbiome and testing of the vaginal microbiome, including the difference between a st...
May 01, 2023•49 min
This week the tables have turned and you’ll hear me talking with Nutritionist Solaine Douglas on the topic of fat loss. We discuss the important differences between fat loss and weight loss. I explain why fat loss is not as simple as calories in versus calories out, the flaws associated with that oversimplified model of weight loss and what you can start to do to aid fat loss. If you have a history of yoyo dieting, are currently carrying more body fat than you’d like or are struggling with simpl...
Apr 25, 2023•56 min
Today I welcome Steph Lowe, the Natural Nutritionist back to the show. She has appeared on the show a number of times, so hopefully needs no introduction. Steph recently released her Masterclass: Understanding Low Thyroid which is why I invited her on to share a sneak peek with you! This episode is full of incredible information on hypothyroid (low thyroid, including signs of low thyroid and the physiology of thyroid hormones. Steph unpacks the many potential root causes of low thyroid, includin...
Apr 18, 2023•48 min
In this week’s episode I speak with qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist, Rachel Larsson. Rachel is a wealth of knowledge on all things digestion and IBS and I’m sure you will love hearing from her in today’s episode. This episode is absolutely for you if you’re challenged by bloating, constipation, loose bowel motions, frequent bowel motions, nausea or even just a feeling of leaving the toilet with unfinished business. Rachel helps us to understand what IBS is, how it is diagnosed and importan...
Apr 11, 2023•44 min
Today I’m joined by Naturopath, Homeopath, Nutritionist and GAPS practitioner Elizma Lambert. She has a passionate interest in nutrigenomics (which includes genes such as MTHFR and COMT) which has expanded to mitochondrial function, redox signalling, calcium signalling, neurotransmitters, dietary influences, mold biotoxin toxicity, and the gut microbiome. In this episode Elizma explains what histamine intolerance is and the common symptoms including hayfever, eczema and congested sinus through t...
Apr 03, 2023•53 min
Episode 42: Dissecting the Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Solaine Douglas. by Podcast Series by Elly Mclean
Mar 26, 2023•44 min
Today I welcome Naturopath, Nutritionist and The Director of Alpine Natural Health, Erin Reid. Erin has a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Naturopathy, and an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine. She is also a registered Yoga Teacher and is currently completing her Masters in Reproductive Medicine to further assist her fertility and reproductive health patients. Oh, and she’s also a Mum. In today’s episode Erin helps to answer the question - I’m female, how can I check my fertility? W...
Mar 06, 2023•48 min
Today I welcome Laura Callea to the show, she is a women’s health physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Graduate Certificates in Pelvic Floor and Women’s health. She’s also founder of the incredible online program, Pregnancy Posse. Her vision is to enable women to feel great during their childbearing years, to empower women to improve their health and wellbeing during pregnancy and beyond, to provide safe and clinically effective exercises and advice and to educate women about the...
Feb 27, 2023•44 min
In today’s episode I am joined by Sophie Walker, host of the podcast Australian Birth Stories. Sophie is a mum of 3 with a Masters in Public Health. In 2017 Sophie launched her business from the back of her Nissan X Trail. In 5 years it’s grown to a million-dollar empire including program, podcast and now a book. Sophie’s motivation comes from personal experience – her first birth was traumatic; a long labour and forceps-assisted birth resulted in a postpartum hemorrhage and pelvic floor trauma....
Feb 19, 2023•49 min
In today’s episode I am being interviewed by host of the U4iA health podcast, Matt Sipala. It was a fun interview on an important topic and I just had to share it with you. In this we dive into the female menstrual cycle firstly providing details on all of the physiological components involved in a “normal” menstrual cycle. I then explain the the lifestyle factors that can impact achieving a “normal” menstrual cycle including nutrient deficiencies, sleep inadequacy, physical and emotional stress...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch is the Director of the Advanced Gynaecologic Laparoscopy Center in Los Angeles and New York City. Dr Orbuch is a fellowship trained Endometriosis excision surgeon. She sees the value in addressing Endometriosis, an inflammatory and autoimmune disease, via eastern and western approaches. The cornerstone of endometriosis treatment is surgical excision of endometriosis, she understands the importance of incorporating integrative medicine and combining eastern & western med...
Feb 06, 2023•50 min
Dr Fiona Enkelmann is a Transformation Coach - helping women to overcome physical, emotional and spiritual burnout to find their bliss. Burnout first showed up in Fiona’s life while she was working as an emergency doctor, pushing for perfection, crumbling and overwhelmed by anxiety —while doing everything she could to ignore how rotten she-felt. When her body responded by developing a tremor, she knew she had no choice but to stop, reflect and make some changes. I wanted Fiona to share her story...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr
If you’ve been told you’re “fine”, despite countless thyroid symptoms then I encourage you to listen to this episode with Naturopath Tara Nelson. She has helped thousands of clients with thyroid conditions across the globe. She has diplomas in App Sc, Remedial therapies, Nutritional Medicine and Herbal Medicine and she herself has been diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroid (Hashimoto’s). In this episode we discuss the common signs and symptoms of an under-active thyroid including fatigue, brain ...
Jan 23, 2023•55 min
This week I interview Jennalea McInnes - Earth-Loving, Kettle-bell Swinging - Yogi, Health-Hacking, Ocean-Obsessed, Dark-Chocolate-Advocate Yoga Teacher and Holistic Clinical Nutritionist. Jennalea explains the benefits of yoga throughout pregnancy and leading into labour including strength, mobility and pain management. We talk about how a yoga practice might evolve over the course of pregnancy including the postures and breath work that mightn’t be suitable for pregnancy and those that should ...
Jan 18, 2023•44 min
This week I welcome Naturopathic Doctor and SIBO specialist Nirala Jacobi to the show. Dr Jacobi is considered one of Australia’s leading experts in the treatment of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and frequently lectures nationally and internationally on the topic. She has 20-years clinical experience as a Naturopathic Doctor and specialises in functional digestive disorders. In America, Naturopathic Physicians (NDs) are general health care practitioners. In addition to conventional...
Jan 10, 2023•45 min
Considered one of the leading experts in the treatment of gastrointestinal conditions with natural medicines, this week I welcome Jason Hawralek. Dr Hawrelak is a naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. He regularly consults with patients from all over Australia and overseas who come to him for his expertise, extensive background knowledge, and experience in treating gastrointestinal conditions. Jason believes in the importance of ‘food as medicine’ a...
Jan 02, 2023•58 min
This week you’ll be hearing from me on the foundations of sports nutrition. I’m a qualified Nutritionist, marathon runner and yogi that is passionate about helping people enjoy fueling their body to become the best version of themselves and in this episode you’ll hear even more about my journey into sports nutrition. You will also learn the importance of post-workout recovery meals and what to put in them, including the types of protein powder to consider. I detail pre-training nutrition options...
Dec 13, 2022•56 min
In Episode 30 I welcome Dr Lucy Burns back to the show, she is a General Practitioner (GP) specialising in Lifestyle Medicine. She in based in Frankston just south of Melbourne, Australia. She graduated from Monash Medical school in 1993 and received her fellowship with the RACGP in 1998. She also has a diploma of obstetrics, a certificate in clinical hypnosis and has board certification as a lifestyle physician with ASLM. This episode is designed to help you develop a better relationship with y...
Dec 06, 2022•35 min
This week I am joined by Dr Tim Crowe, he is a career research scientist and educator who holds holds a BSc(Hons), MNutrDiet and PhD. He has an impressive 30 year research career which spans laboratory molecular biology research right through to clinical nutrition trials. He is co-author of the text book Understanding Nutrition, now in its fifth edition, that any Australian Nutrition or Dietetics Student will be very familiar with. He loves to communicate important nutrition messages to the publ...
Nov 28, 2022•57 min
This week I am so thrilled to be joined for a second time round, by Kira Sutherland. She is an Australian Naturopath and Sports Nutritionist with more than 25 years clinical practice. Her focus in performance nutrition led her to be the first Naturopath in Australia to undertake the International Olympic Committees diploma in sports nutrition. She is also the 2019 winner of the BioCeuticals Integrative Medicine Award for Excellence in practice (Nutrition/Dietetics). Kira divides her time between...
Nov 21, 2022•45 min
In today’s episode I interview Ben Edusei in support of Movember and Men’s health. Ben is an ex international level soccer player who’s on a personal mission is to help change the face of men’s health. To support, educate, and as a trainer, create plans that are focused on personalisation, prevention & protection. After losing his dad at 54 and father in law at 58, he has endured the pain of losing influential men well before their time. He’s also gone through his own struggles both physical...
Nov 14, 2022•48 min
In this week’s episode the tables have turned and you’ll hear me being interviewed by recent guest, Nutritionist, Mentor and dear friend Steph Lowe. This episode originally aired on her podcast and it was so popular that I wanted to share it with my audience directly. I think it was popular because in it we get down to the very basics and take you back to the beginning of the science of calories. In it I break down the energy balance model of fat loss and we look at what a calorie is, how they a...
Nov 06, 2022•59 min
In Episode 25 we are joined by Steph Lowe, Nutritionist, yogi, mother and founder of The Natural Nutritionist. She has an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a post graduate degree in Human Nutrition. She is a member of the Complementary Medicine Association (CMA) and along with running The Natural Nutritionist she hosts the podcast, Health, Happiness & Human Kind and runs a mentoring program for newly graduated Nutritionists and Integrative Nutrition Health Coaches. In th...
Nov 01, 2022•47 min
This week we are joined by the highly accomplished, highly trained, Dr Andy Galpin. A Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton. He is a scientist, teacher and coach who seamlessly blends together the science behind strength, conditioning & human performance, and its' practical application to all levels of athletes. He is the author of the best-selling book Unplugged (Victory Belt, 2017) and routinely speaks at conferences & clinics around the w...
Oct 24, 2022•44 min
