Healthy Banter's Podcast

Send us Fan Mail We often think about osteoporosis as something that happens later in life—but Professor Belinda Beck is here to remind us that bone health starts much earlier than we think. In Part 1 of our conversation with Professor Belinda Beck, we get back to the basics of bone health and explore what our bones actually need to stay strong throughout our lives. We chat about how bone develops...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our conversation with Exercise Physiologist Caitlin Clarke, we unpack the role of exercise alongside GLP-1 medications, including why maintaining muscle mass, strength and bone health is especially important for women. We discuss how movement supports physical and mental wellbeing, improves long-term weight management, and helps create sustainable habits that last wel...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you're struggling to find the motivation to exercise, unsure where to begin, or wondering if you're doing enough, this episode is for you. We're joined by Exercise Physiologist Caitlin Clarke to unpack everything you need to know about building an exercise routine that works for your body, your goals, and your stage of life. We discuss the biggest barriers t...

Send us Fan Mail When we think about menopause, symptoms like hot flushes and mood changes often come to mind—but did you know hormonal changes can also affect your ears, nose and throat? In this episode, we're joined by Brisbane ENT surgeon Dr Emily Perry to explore the often-overlooked ways menopause can influence ENT health. From hearing changes and tinnitus to dry mouth, altered voice, an...

Send us Fan Mail Do tonsils and adenoids actually serve a purpose? Why do some children seem to be constantly battling sore throats, snoring, mouth breathing or blocked noses? And when is it time to stop "waiting it out" and seek specialist advice? In this episode, we're joined by Brisbane ENT surgeon Dr Emily Perry to answer the questions every parent has about their child's t...

Send us Fan Mail Who are the voices behind Healthy Banter ? In this special episode, we're turning the microphones on ourselves. Join us as we share our journeys into physiotherapy, women's health, and the experiences that sparked our passion for helping people move, feel, and live better. We chat about what inspired us to start Healthy Banter , the conversations we felt were missing, an...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our conversation with Sharon Hennessey—award-winning physiotherapist, founder of The Hypermobility Project, and principal of Not Just Bendy Hypermobility Services—we explore how hypermobility can impact women across different life stages, from pregnancy through to perimenopause and menopause. We discuss the influence of hormonal changes on connective tissue, joint sta...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be hypermobile—and when does being "just bendy" become something more? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, we are joined by Sharon Hennessey, award-winning Australian physiotherapist, founder of The Hypermobility Project, and principal of Not Just Bendy Hypermobility Services. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience and lived experien...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is packed with evidence-based advice delivered in a compassionate, practical way—helping women feel more confident and less confused about food.  In part 2 with Associate Professor Shelley Wilkinson, women’s health dietitian and clinician-researcher, we have a practical, down-to-earth conversation all about getting the foundations of nutrition right. Think of this as...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Associate Professor Shelley Wilkinson, women’s health dietitian and clinician-researcher, to unpack what women really need to know about nutrition across the lifespan. From fertility and pregnancy through to postpartum and perimenopause, Shelley breaks down how a woman’s nutritional needs change—and what actually matters (without the overwhelm). W...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is all about evidence-based conversations around perimenopause and menopause management, without the overwhelm. We’re joined by endocrinologist Dr Sonia Davison, who helps unpack what’s actually happening with your hormones and why you might be feeling the way you do. We walk you through what to expect at each stage, from the early hormonal shifts of perimenopause thr...

Send us Fan Mail From the first hormonal shifts of puberty to the complex transitions of menopause, hormones shape every stage of a woman’s life — but how much do we really understand them? In this episode, we’re joined by leading endocrinologist Dr Sonia Davison for a refreshing, no-nonsense conversation about all things hormones. We unpack what’s happening beneath the surface during puberty, rep...

Send us Fan Mail Menopause is a major transition — but when it overlaps with eating disorders, things can get a whole lot more complex. In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Gemma Sharp to explore the often-overlooked link between menopause, body image, and disordered eating. We dive into the symptom crossover that can make this stage of life particularly challenging. We also get practical, d...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever caught yourself stuck in the comparison trap, hyper-focusing on perceived flaws, or wondering why body image feels so complicated, this episode is a must-listen. What do we actually mean when we talk about body image — and when does concern about appearance cross the line into body dysmorphia ? During this episode, part 2 of 3, we sit down with clinical psychologist...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is an important one. In part 1 of 3, we have a discussion with professor Gemma Sharp about eating disorders, body image, and how these issues are showing up earlier and earlier in our kids. This conversation unpacks early warning signs, body image concerns, what to say at home and when to seek help and where to start. Gemma was a wonderful guest, providing clinical in...

Send us Fan Mail Preview to a new podcast - Healthy Banter. A podcast by women, about women, for women. Join Meg & Jules for real, honest conversations that blend clinical insights with everyday life. Together with their guests, they explore what it means to gain strength, build confidence, and live better—every single day.