The Roots of Wellness

You know rest is important but when you do rest it feels like ‘giving up’, ‘letting others win’, or maybe ‘losing your edge’ - why is that?  Videos on nervous system regulation, trauma and ADHD seem to be popping up everywhere on Instagram and Tik Tok, but beyond a 15-second video what do we really understand about these terms? How do they differ, interact and shape our behaviour?  Today we are sp...

Welcome back to another episode!! ~ Super excited to share this conversation I had on my recent trip to Nepal! ~ Today we are speaking with Dr Roshan, a practising Ayurvedic Doctor, who shares with us the origins and philosophies that underpin this ancient system of medicine. ~ Ayurveda is a holistic (whole-body) system of medicine originating in India more than 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda teaches u...

⁠Hashimoto’s thyroiditis⁠, ⁠rheumatoid arthritis⁠, ⁠multiple sclerosis (MS)⁠, ⁠psoriasis⁠, and ⁠celiac disease⁠ - if you aren’t experiencing one of these, then I guarantee you know someone who is. This episode is for you (or them!) Autoimmune disease conditions are 80% more likely to develop in women. 80%!! Today’s guest is Dr Amy Beheimer, a doctor of pharmacy and board-certified health and welln...

*audio lost after 21 mins :((*  It is truly torturous that we lost half the audio from this episode… I wasn’t sure if I would upload because the sound wasn’t the best quality, but Mimi is such an insightful icon that it would be RUDE not to share ;) A little birdie told me you’re craving creativity, purpose and emotional freedom… Everyone has a purpose, a unique gift they were brought here to shar...

TW: Today’s episode touches on thinness, dieting and disordered eating- if this isn’t for you right now, please feel free to skip and listen to the next episode xx WELCOME BACK TEAM!!  Today’s episode explores the moment “healthy” turns unhealthy. Clean eating, strict routines, and “discipline” often start with good intentions, but somewhere along the way, many women lose themselves in perfectioni...

GUYSSSSS welcome back!! Thank you so much for tuning in to another episode and a massive thank you to everyone who’s reached out saying they’re loving the podcast. It honestly blows my mind that people outside of iMovie are listening to these!! Today’s guest is the incredible Lauren Simpson . In this episode, Lauren opens up about her journey of self-discovery. Covering her life as a full-time dan...

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for personalised health advice - What works for one person may not be right for another  Have you ever felt like you were doing EVERYTHING right - eating high protein, cutting out sugar, fasting, working out every day, but for some reason you’re experiencing “binge-like” behaviours, have loud food noise a...

Hello friends !!  Today’s guest is Cassie Fenton, she is a Gut Health & IBS Dietitian. This episode is focused on all things gut health, gut microbiome and a personal FAVOURITE topic- The Gut-Brain Connection. We really dive into the role that our nervous system has on our digestion as well as simple, no cost tools you can start implementing today!  Happy listening :)  Topics:  The importance...

TW: This episode includes discussion of disordered eating and body image struggles  WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS! In today’s episode of The Roots of Wellness , I’m joined by model and founder of Self Dom , Dominique Elissa. We dive into how the modeling industry shaped her self-worth, how she’s shifted from chasing "skinny" to embracing strength, and why consistency, connection, and self-love are the f...

In today’s episode, we dive deep into neuroscience, habit formation, and the subconscious beliefs that shape our behaviours. Understanding how our brain is wired is incredibly empowering—it gives us insight into why we act, react, and feel the way we do. Don’t mind the intensity of this one I recored this during a wave of motivation and FIRE — and honestly, re-listening gave me the boost I needed…...

*TW* This episode touches on eating disorders/disordered eating behaviour. If this is a triggering topic, please skip xx In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Recovery Coach and Exercise Physiologist, Sarah Liz King, to unpack topics surrounding women's health, disordered eating, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and the complexities of “wellness” culture. Topics covered: Navigating health advice on soci...

Are you living consciously or compulsively?  On that note… welcome back!!  Today, I present to you fine people a special conversation I had with Daria, one of the teachers at my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali. Daria is truly a wealth of knowledge, and her journey from LAW to YOGA is so inspiring. We are diving into the wisdom of yoga and meditation to explore how attachment impacts our liv...

What if our relationship with food reflects our relationship with ourselves?  Are you in a battle with food or unmanaged emotions? On this episode we unpack what it means to have a healthy relationship with food, exercise and one’s self. *TW disordered eating* It’s time to expand our idea of “health” recognising that what is healthy lifestyle for one may not work for another.  Emotional health is...