Alexis Gutteridge, funder of the Clarity Project had a very successful career as a Restauranteur in the United States for over 12 years. From Food and Wine to GQ magazine she carved out her niche quite well. But building a multi-million dollar business in her 20’s took a toll on her mental health. She decided to sell her company and went on a solo quest throughout the world studying various forms of mindful living and meditation. Her goal was to have a better understanding of who she was and how...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Today I am speaking with the amazing Karen Saunders. A degree-qualified medical herbalist, nutritionist, and a yoga, meditation and mindfulness teacher. She specialises in the management of hormonal and digestive issues, such as PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, IBS, fatigue, fertility and burnout. She’s also quite comfortable discussing vagina and sexual health which is exactly why I wanted her on the show. In this episode we explore the definition of optimal vaginal health, the importance of being in ...
Oct 10, 2022•46 min
Dr Nigma Talib is a Naturopathic Doctor of 20 years and leading authority on holistic health. She is also the founder of Healthydoc clinics and the author of best selling books “Reverse the Signs of Ageing” and “Younger Skin Starts in The Gut”. She has lectured all over the world and to name a few she has appeared is a key note lecturer for the “In Goop health” seminars and podcasts as well as business of fashion and functional laboratory education, where hundreds of practitioners in all walks o...
Oct 02, 2022•38 min
In Episode 20 we hear from Shannah Kennedy, high performance Life Coach of 20 years. Best selling author, motivational speaker, transition specialist, Mum, Wife and wellbeing enthusiast. Having suffered chronic fatigue syndrome for many years herself, building a base of wellbeing into each and every client engagement is a critical pillar within Shannah’s approach. We talk about the ingredients required for calm confidence including learning about who we are, self care and avoiding burn out. Self...
Sep 26, 2022•44 min
In Episode 19 I speak with Dr Miranda Myles. The Fertility Fixer and Modern Mum. She is principal practitioner and owner of The Fertility Project. She is a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Homeopath, Herbalist and Nutritional Medicine lecturer. We discuss the details of male factor fertility, which has incredibly been dropping by more than 1% every year since 1973. This is a jaw dropping statistic and speaks to why I wanted to share this episode. I want women to be aware that their health and fertilit...
Sep 19, 2022•48 min
In Episode 18 I’m joined by Bree Filippone, Head Coach and Founder of her own training business. She’s an Exercise Scientist with a Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Sciences, Exercise Physiology (Deakin University), she has a Strength & Conditioning L1 Coaching Accreditation, Certificate III & IV in Fitness, alongside years of experience working with leading strength & conditioning facilities and coaches (Core Advantage, clinical exercise rehab (Kieser Training Australia) and she ha...
Sep 12, 2022•50 min
In episode 17 I speak Marty Kendall, an engineer with a passion for nutrition which started as a means for supporting his wife who has Type 1 Diabetes. I personally think of Marty as a data driven nutrition researcher, so passionate that he has created programs, written books and developed a whole range of free resources now available on his website. We discuss the ketogenic diet and why the diet was initially developed but that’s because I wanted Marty to set the scene before diving into the va...
Sep 06, 2022•55 min
In Episode 16 I welcome Megan Haralampou, the Biomedical Naturopath. She has a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences majoring in Naturopathic Studies and Complementary Medicine. She has a passion for bringing evidence-based practice to holistic health and that is exactly why I wanted her on the show. We talk about the difference between having ‘optimal’ test results versus ‘in range’ test results, which really is the hallmark of a functional health practitioner. Mega...
Aug 29, 2022•48 min
In Episode 15 I welcome Dr Lucy Burns, she is a General Practitioner 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. When she isn’t doctoring, Lucy lives with her husband, 2 teenage daughters, 2 dogs, 4 cats, 3 h...
Aug 22, 2022•54 min
In Episode 14 I welcome Jacintha Field. She is a mother, Family and Child Counsellor, Art Therapist, Level 3a Reiki practitioner, Breathwork Coach, Meditation teacher certified by 1 Giant Mind, certified Integrative Nutrition and Holistic Health Coach. In this episode Jacintha talks us through her incredible journey of self transformation from a party going, alcohol drinking, burnt out business owner to a deeply happy, non-alcohol drinking, beach loving, glowing, single mother of one and founder...
Aug 15, 2022•47 min
In Episode 13 I welcome Jenna McDonald. She has a Master’s degree in Reproductive Medicine and two Bachelor’s degrees with four majors, she is founder of The Fertility Suite and most definitely a fertility and reproductive expert! This episode places an emphasis on reproductive health but applies to all women with a regular menstrual cycle, those looking to achieve a regular menstrual cycle and those planning to conceive. After listening to this episode I’m confident you will have a better under...
Aug 07, 2022•45 min
In Episode 12 I welcome Jacqui Evans - Clinical Nutritionist, skin care specialist and founder of Jacqueline Evans skin care. She’s had over 15 years in the wellness industry with experience spanning from pathology lab work to private practice and now in skin care products. She’s incredibly passionate about the healing power of nature and is on a quest to help women fall head over heels in love with their skin and glow with confidence. If you have a skin care regime and / or skin and digestive c...
Aug 01, 2022•57 min
In Episode 11 I welcome Nutrition Scientist and my University lecturer, Dr Tim Crowe. We discuss the misnomers surrounding nutrition science and what makes nutrition science so complex. Tim explains the difference between ‘dietary patterns’ and a ‘diet’, we assess diet quality particulalry in the context of plant-based nutrition, he also helps to separate fact from fiction on the specific topics of soy, meat and dairy. I wanted to ask Tim about these foods in particular because it’s reflective o...
Jul 25, 2022•48 min
In episode 10 I speak with Nat Kringoudis, an expert in natural health for women with over 17 years experience. She’s degree qualified in Traditional Chinese Medicine, an Author, Speaker and all-round natural fertility expert. She treats women and their hormones at all stages of life however in this particular interview we dial in on long COVID. We look at the research and Nat explains the trends she is seeing in clinic regarding risk factors and likeliness for long COVID. This is just the begin...
Jul 17, 2022•43 min
This week I am delighted introduce you to Dr Peta Wright, Integrative Gynaecologist and founder of Vera Women’s Wellness in Brisbane QLD. Dr Wright is deeply committed to the holistic treatment of womens health issues from PCOS and endometriosis to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and fertility - a level of commitment that absolutely shines through in her voice and the ease in which she can explain very complex processes and conditions. In this interview Dr Wright and I discuss the phases of the menstrua...
Mar 06, 2022•51 min
Steph is a Nutritionist with an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a post graduate degree in Human Nutrition. She is the author of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition and The Real Food Athlete. She is also the founder of LCHF Reset, LCHF Endurance and The Natural Nutritionist which is a thriving clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. She is also the host of the Health, Happiness and Human Kind Podcast, my long time friend and professional mentor. In this episode Steph and I have a...
Feb 27, 2022•45 min
Today on the show is Kate Smyth. Kate developed her passion for natural medicine during her career as an elite endurance athlete competing in the women’s marathon for Australia at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games and becoming one of the all-time fastest women in Australia with a personal best time of two hours 28 minutes. Her journey was not without challenges and she required the assistance of many holistic health practitioners from around the world, to overcome and manage multiple injuries, ...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Today I share a discussion with Nutritionist, Yogi and Mother, Jenna Lea McInnes. Jenna Lea is a specialist in women’s health and as a result of navigating her own PCOS journey she now has a particular interest in treating and supporting other women with PCOS. In this episode Jennlea shares her incredible knowledge on what PCOS is, how it’s diagnosed and the nutritional foundations required to manage it. I love Jennalea’s holistic and real food first approach to hormone balance. I hope you enjoy...
Feb 13, 2022•48 min
I am so excited to share this jam packed interview with you. Kira Sutherland is a Naturopath and Sports Nutritionist who has been in private practice for 26 years, she’s a university lecturer and a long course triathlete - she’s also my Mentor. In this episode we discuss fat loss, intermittent fasting, fasted training, training recovery and hormone balance. We also delve into the nuances of applying nutrition to females with a particular emphasis on the plant-based diet, carbohydrate requirement...
Feb 06, 2022•59 min
Dr Mary Barson is a General Practitioner with particular interests in Nutritional & Environmental Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine and Mind-Body Medicine. She has undertaken additional training in Medical Hypnotherapy, Mental Health, Stress Management, Children’s Health, Palliative Medicine as well as Lifestyle Medicine and Nutritional and Integrative Medicine, including training in injectable nutrients. In this interview Mary explains in detail the role of insulin in the body, the dangers of ex...
Jan 14, 2021•52 min
Dr. Will Cole is a leading Functional Medicine Practitioner (recently named in the top 50 in the United States), Doctor of Natural Medicine and Doctor of Chiropractic. He specialises in chronic disease and customising health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He works with individuals all around the world. He is author of Ketotarian, Intuitive Fasting and Inflammation Spectrum. In this discussion Dr Cole shares the ...
Jan 12, 2021•51 min
Steph is a Nutritionist with an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a post graduate degree in Human Nutrition. She is the author of Low Carb, Healthy Fat Nutrition and The Real Food Athlete. She is also the founder of LCHF Reset, LCHF Endurance and The Natural Nutritionist which is a thriving clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. She is also the host of the Health, Happiness and Human Kind Podcast. Steph is a wealth of knowledge on the subjects of digestive health and becoming...
Jan 11, 2021•41 min
Kat John is creator of the global ZEROFKS movement, she has a meditation app coming soon, she’s host of the REAL, RAW, RELATABLE podcast, a coach, keynote speaker and she runs workshops. She has been in the process of transitioning to a plant-based diet over many years and I truly believe that her experience will inspire you to do similar and most importantly, allow you to learn from her experience and the set backs. She is now thriving on a purely plant-based diet but that’s only because she de...
Jan 03, 2021•49 min
