In this comforting and deeply illuminating episode of The Fanny Mechanic , Dr. Natasha Andreadis sits down with coach, counselor, and hypnotherapist Claire Hall to unpack the silent emotional weight of infertility. Claire shares her personal journey from moving across the world to discovering her authentic self, exploring how profound life transitions pave the way for true emotional healing. The conversation delves into the tangible science of stress, highlighting groundbreaking research that li...
May 22, 2026•1 hr 7 min
In the episode Dr Tash talks with Dr Daniella Goldberg PhD Medicine Daniella is an experienced facilitator and educator specialising in women's health and menopause. They discuss a book called Tantric Sex and Menopause Practices for Spiritual and Sexual Renewal by Diana Richardson and Janet McGeever. Embracing her own menopause journey, Daniella is passionate about educating and empowering women to reframe & embrace this next phase of life, The Second Spring. Daniella is a PhD medical scien...
Dec 07, 2025•1 hr 22 min
In this episode Dr Tash discusses egg freezing /solo parenthood and much more with Alisha Burns. Alisha is the host of the No Need for Prince Charming podcast and founder of Solo Mum Society. Support the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min
From heartbreak to high energy – The Divorce Coach & Strategist, Naomi Cao opens up about turning the end of her 17-year marriage into a catalyst for reinvention. With raw honesty, compelling storytelling, and practical tips, she shows you how to rise from life’s toughest moments stronger than ever. Support the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 31, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Dr Tash is joined by energy healer Sophy Robertson to explore the world of Reiki — a Japanese practice rooted in energy healing. Together, they delve into what Reiki is, how it works, and the ways it can support wellbeing. Expect a grounded and spiritual conversation that blends ancient wisdom with a touch of science. Support the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min
What do you want in life ? What do you want to be free of ? Rosie Hirst and Dr Tash touch on fear of pregnancy, hypno birthing and more. Support the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2025•30 min
Rosie Hirst Hypnotherapist and Dr Tash discuss the use of hypnotherapy to address past traumas, including heartbreak and how to really live in the moment. Support the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 05, 2025•35 min
Unlock the power of your mind and learn how the transformative technique of hypnotherapy can help you break free from habits such as smoking and vaping. Rosie Hirst Hypnotherapist explains how it's done and why it can work. Support the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2025•42 min
Dr Tash reads the newly published white paper on Menopause and menopausal hormone therapies (MHT). The 5 Ws of MHT. WHO is MHT for ? WHAT types and doses of MHT? WHEN should MHT be started and stopped ? WHY is MHT important? WHERE can MHT be accessed? Link to full article https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2024.2394950 Support the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 17, 2024•20 min
Two links to the article on AMH discussed in this episode: Click here for the 'Women's Interest, Knowledge, and Attitudes Relating to Anti-Mullerian Hormone Testing' article. Click here for the 'Is the Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Test a Reliable Test of my Fertility?' PDF. Support the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 11, 2024•45 min
This episode is inspired by a Dr Tash patient. A woman in her 80s who is in a dilemma about whether she should restart the hormone testosterone, for healthy ageing. Dr Tash delves into her history and asks artificial intelligence a question. Support the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 04, 2024•14 min
In this episode, WE DIVE INTO the topic of egg donation. WE GO DEEP with Kim who OPENS UP about her experience of becoming an egg donor. Why did she donate eggs? Donor eggs are in demand and unfortunately it can be difficult accessing them. Would you consider donating your eggs? I hope you enjoy this episode. Connect with The Fanny Mechanic: Email: info@drandreadis.com.au Website: www.drandreadis.com.au Website: www.thefannymechanic.com Instagram: @dr_tash_the_fanny_mechanic Facebook: Dr Tash Fa...
Mar 05, 2023•24 min
Welcome everyone to The Fanny Mechanic Show. I am your host Dr Natasha Andreadis (aka Dr Tash) and this episode is proudly brought to you by City Fertility, global leaders in fertility and IVF. In this episode, WE DIVE INTO the topic of being Childfree by Choice. WE GO DEEP with Journalist Shelly Horton who OPENS UP about her reasons for choosing not to have her own biological children. We also discuss other topics such as vaginal steaming, the importance of financial education for women and mee...
Feb 05, 2023•50 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of the Perimenopause. WE GO DEEP with Journalist Shelly Horton who OPENS UP about her experience of this roller coaster time in a woman’s life. A little bit about Shelly. Shelly Horton is the personification of confidence. She’s a journalist, TV presenter, MC and runs her own company ShellShocked Media where she teaches media and presentation training. She runs The Confidence Course where she helps people find their inner Beyoncé. For six years, Shelly has appeared weekly ...
Feb 27, 2022•38 min
Hello and Goodbye for 2021. Wow what I year! I think I said the same last year. Firstly, THANK YOU dear listener. You have no idea how humbled I am that in this world full of fantastic podcasts, you give some time to listen to The Fanny Mechanic. Gratitude for all my patients who make suggestions for the episodes and to the amazing guests I have had the pleasure of learning from this year. Thank you to my producer Darcy Milne and his team at Pro Podcast Production. They are winners of the 2021 A...
Dec 06, 2021•1 min
WE DIVE INTO Holistic Dentistry. WE GO DEEP with Dentist Ron Ehrlich who OPENS UP about his unique approach to dentistry and his book, A Life Less Stressed: the five pillars of health. After you listen to this podcast, you may see dentists in a very different light. I had a great conversation with Ron about the mouth and anus and many things in between. We dived into his book where we mainly focused on two of the chapters - Dental Stress and Postural Stress. Dr Ron is one of Australia’s leading ...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min
WE DIVE INTO 100 Ways to Relax: Part 2. WE GO DEEP with Naturopath Brooke Schiller who OPENS UP about 50 ways to relax that she curated using suggestions made by her clients at Halsa Health. In the last episode of the Fanny Mechanic, we went through 50 ways to relax out of a list of 100 with her colleague Jennifer Ward. In this episode, we go through the second lot of 50 suggestions. A little bit about Brooke Schiller. She is a degree-qualified naturopath and nutritionist based in Sydney, with a...
Nov 01, 2021•38 min
WE DIVE INTO 100 Ways to Relax. WE GO DEEP with Naturopath Jennifer Ward who OPENS UP her list of ways to relax that she curated using suggestions made by her clients. We go through 50 suggestions and in the next episode we go through the second 50, with Naturopath and Nutritionist Brooke Schiller who works with Jennifer at Halsa Health. A little bit about Jennifer Ward: She is a Senior Naturopath and owner of Halsa Health; is trained in herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, health & lifest...
Oct 10, 2021•48 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of Testosterone in Women. WE GO DEEP with Pharmacist Adele Tahan who OPENS UP about her knowledge and experience in this area. What is testosterone? How does her pharmacy approach a woman who has low sexual desire? What are the causes of testosterone deficiency? What are the indications for use of testosterone in women; what are pros and cons of use? We discuss a testosterone formulation designed for women and its ingredients. Do you have low libido? Is it impacting your l...
Sep 26, 2021•29 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of Low tox beauty and products in pregnancy. WE GO DEEP with Naturopath Jennifer Ward who OPENS UP about how she approached chemical exposures in preparing for pregnancy. Why should women care about their skin care regime and the types of products they use when preparing for pregnancy and when pregnant? Should the male partner also use low tox products? What chemicals / substances should be avoided in skin care products? How do you figure out what is “safe” to use and what...
Sep 13, 2021•33 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of Preparing for and Getting through Pregnancy. WE GO DEEP with Naturopath Jennifer Ward who OPENS UP about how she prepared for pregnancy and about her experience in all trimesters of pregnancy and birth. We discuss the benefits of taking 12 months to prepare for pregnancy instead of the commonly recommended 3 months. Why should we care about periconception health? Jennifer chats about how she prepared for baby including her lifestyle, diet, minimizing chemical exposures,...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of Gender Creative Parenting. WE GO DEEP with Dr Kyl Myers who OPENS UP about her experiencing in raising her child without gender. Dr. Kyl Myers is a sociologist, award-winning educator, and globally recognized advocate of gender creative parenting. Kyl’s TEDx talk, "Want Gender Equality? Let’s Get Creative", encourages people to rethinkchildhood gender socialization in an effort to break up the binary before it begins. Kyl is the creator of www.raisingzoomer.com the @rai...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 29 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of Femtech. WE GO DEEP with Megan Capriccio CEO & Co-Founder of the FemTech Collective. Megan OPENS UP about the FemTech industry. What does FemTech mean? According to Wikipaedia “Femtech (or female technology ) is a term applied to a category of software, diagnostics, products, and services that use technology often to focus on women's health . This sector includes fertility solutions, period -tracking app s, pregnancy and nursing care, women's sexual wellness, and re...
Aug 02, 2021•59 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. WE GO DEEP with dietician Stefanie Valakas also known as the Dietologist. Stefanie OPENS UP about Omega 3 Fatty acids. What are they? Why are they a big deal? Where do we get them from in our diet? Their role in women’s health such as PCOS, endometriosis, fertility and pregnancy. We discuss Omega 3 supplements. Connect with Stefanie Valakas: Website: thedietologist.com.au Instagram @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian Facebook Pages: The Dietologist...
Jul 19, 2021•15 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of the Endometriosis and the diet. WE GO DEEP with dietician Stefanie Valakas also known as the Dietologist. Stefanie OPENS UP about her own personal experience of being diagnosed with endometriosis and why this has helped her develop a specific interest in helping women manage their period pain through diet. The recently launched Australian Endometriosis Clinical Practice Guideline commented on dietary therapies such as a gluten and dairy free diets; vegetarian and FODMAP...
Jul 05, 2021•31 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of the Mediterranean Diet. WE GO DEEP with dietician Stefanie Valakas also known as the Dietologist. Stefanie OPENS UP about what the Mediterranean diet is and why it’s hailed as the world healthiest diet from benefiting mental health, heart health, diabetes and reproduction. Should everyone trying to conceive follow the Mediterranean diet? What kind of fish are consumed as part of this diet? Why is olive oil such a big deal? Why should Australian’s buy Australian olive oi...
Jun 21, 2021•28 min
WE DIVE INTO something a little different. I was interviewed for a great podcast show called the LGBTQ+ Let’s Get Behind the Questions PODCAST . I GO DEEP with hosts Nic Hennessy and Nick Christian and I’m sharing this episode with you. So who are Nick and Nic? They are the dynamic duo who host Woolworths Group's first LGBTQ+ Podcast Let's Get Behind the Questions. This podcast is released weekly and it aims to educate Allies, and gives LGBTQ+ Team Members a voice by sharing their stories and ex...
Jun 06, 2021•53 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of Teas for General Health. WE GO DEEP with naturopath and owner of Apotheca , Anthia Koullouros. I introduced Anthia in the previous episode of the Fanny Mechanic, where we talked about her philosophy behind her tea making and lots of other things tea. In this episode, Anthia OPENS UP further about the wonderful, general health benefits of drinking her teas and how she goes about creating them. From Marshmallow root to Lavender fields and Clove buds, it’s all about the in...
May 23, 2021•50 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of Teas and Gynaecology. WE GO DEEP with naturopath and owner of Apotheca, Anthia Koullouros. Anthia OPENS UP about the wonderful benefits of drinking tea and how she goes about creating her teas including her latest range inspired by Greece. We chat about her PMS and perimenopause blend – The Graces. Its ingredients….from sage to rose petals. Why did Anthia get into developing teas in the first place? What is the difference between a tea and tisane? How does she choose he...
May 09, 2021•52 min
WE DIVE INTO the topic of donor sperm counselling. WE GO DEEP with fertility counsellor Dr Melissa Oxlad. Melissa OPENS UP about the reasons why counselling is necessary prior to the use of donor sperm. Why do people using donor sperm need counselling? How many sessions of counselling are needed? What topics are covered in counselling? What are the risks and benefits of using donor sperm? What are the potential impacts of using donor sperm? Why is it important that we read to young children abou...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 19 min
