Ayurveda and Women's Health: An Evolution To Your higHERself™ // A Harmony Inspired Health Podcast

Gemma is a postpartum doula, accredited social worker, mother of 3, host of postpartum like a boss podcast, former HR professional and self-confessed recovering perfectionist. Gemma states that she use to live a fast life, constantly pushing herself well beyond her limits while striving for success (and adrenal fatigue apparently!). Then, she had her first baby and the rest is a complicated, messy...

Today Kath will be shedding some light on how your body changes after giving birth and how it can impact your sex life. In this episode we discuss: 1. Kaths Journey 2. Hormonal shifts in pregnancy & beyond 3. Sex & pregnancy 4. When is the right time to start having sex post giving birth 5. Libido 6. Vaginal tears & prolapse  Connect with Kath: https://www.fitnestmama.com/ Connect...

In 2008, Amber was going through a time of desperation and deep depression, she felt that she had no purpose or desire for life….. until she found Yoga. Upon taking a HUGE risk and moving to Costa Rica back in 2015, Amber has lead over 20 yoga teacher training, a dozen yoga retreats, and coached 70+ women to live a yoga lifestyle. In this episode we discuss: 1. How Amber got out of a time of despe...

Rachelle is a slow living coach, host of the How To Live Slow podcast, wife and mum to 2 young boys. In this podcast we discuss: 1. Why Rachelle created the "How to live slow" movement 2. Overwhelm & motherhood 3. Productivity versus rest 4. Creating healthy boundaries with yourself & others 5. Slow living as a family 6. How we can teach our children to live slow Connect with Harmony: Webs...

Dr Bethany from Dr. Bethany's tooth tales is a qualified dentist, children’s entertainer and pre-service teacher. In this episode we discuss: 1. How Bethany transitioned from being a Dentist to running a successful children's educational business.  2. How to make teeth brushing fun for kids 3. The stats on children's dental health 4. Is flossing important 5. Why care for children's teeth if t...

Sharon is a teacher, speaker, coach, certified soul modes mentor & all-round awesome lady! In this podcast, Sharon explains the Soul modes, how they impact you in your day to day life & how you can use them to live your best life! We discuss: What are the soul modes? How they relate to the menstrual cycle How they relate to the Doshas How connecting to yourself and understanding what Soul...

Soul Sisters Unite was founded by Janna, Melissa, and Nicky, whose lives were forever changed by Breast Cancer. During their treatment, they created a group to support each other with the sometimes uncertain road that is cancer. The trio from Soul Sister Unite state that they reflect on this time with gratitude, for it was these circumstances that brought us together and created friendships that c...

Sarah is an accredited grey area drinking coach, who previously identified as having a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol which was impacting my mental health, self-esteem, confidence, weight, hormones and general happiness. Sarah has now been 2 yrs sober. Her sobriety success and passion to help other women lead to her setting up a community in Facebook 8 months ago and now has 3400 women gl...

In this episode, Chis from Bella Life interviews me on stress and how it impacts Women's Health. We also talk about the epidemic of normalising stress so that we no longer recognise what stress is.... but our body does! Connect with Chris: www.bellalifeonline.com Connect with Harmony, book an Ayurveda & Integrative Health consultation or business coaching session: Website: https://www.harmonyi...

According to the classical Ayurvedic text, there are 4 goals of life: Dharma: (Right living/service) Moksha: (Enlightenment) Kama: (sensory pleasure) Artha: (prosperity/material wealth) Become an Ayurvedic Alchemist: AYURVEDA ALCHEMIST is for those women who are ready to get started with a career in Ayurveda, to have more income, more fulfilment and more time to do the things that light you up. Th...

Trigger warning – this episode contains sensitive topics that may trigger some listeners as we talk about organised religion and cults. If this is a sensitive topic for you then perhaps this is not the right podcast at this time. If you feel triggered after listening to this, we suggest you seek support from a professional councillor. Katie Spiller is one courageous beautiful woman who has escaped...

In this episode, I will be speaking with certified Nutritionist Solaine Douglas.  What we cover:  - What does a "normal" menstrual cycle look like - Why do women get irregular, heavy or painful periods - PMS - Stress & hormones - Intermittent fasting  - Seed Cycling, what is it and how it works - Best foods to support a healthy cycle Get in contact with Solaine: Website www.sola...

Joanna Macmeikan is a Chinese medicine practitioner who supports Women of all ages with hormonal imbalances, period problems, fertility challenges, recurrent infections or menopause symptoms. Her work in women's health has led Joanna to study the vaginal microbiome, which is an emerging area of research but one that plays a huge role in women's sexual health and the treatment of recurrent genitour...

Brad & Tabitha are relationship coaches and they themselves have been happily married for 20 years, they are raising three boys and together own a very successful Acupuncture & relationship coaching business, Studio Qi, where they inspire and assist clients with their relationship goals, health and well-being. In this episode we discuss: The secret to a strong relationship Juggling a relat...

A discussion on Men's Health... a must-listen for any Women out there who has a significant man in their lives! Please share this episode with the Men in your life! Anna is a mindset coach, speaker and online trainer based in Tauranaga, NZ. She specialises in Men's Wellbeing & has been helping people get positive results for the past 17 years. In this episode we discuss: ~ Men's emotional & mental...

Susan is an Integrative Nutritional Health Coach. In 2013, she gave birth to her son Teddy, who she refers to as the most precious gift, but in 2014 she fell into postnatal depression. Not knowing who she was anymore, she wondered is this is? will it ever change?  Intuitively knowing there had to be more, she slowly went back to work redefining herself by creating space for herself, moving he...

Today we are talking poo! Yep poo, colonics and our gut microbiome with Sue Wilson the owner of bottoms up colonics. In this episode we discuss: 1. What is gut dysbiosis  2. What is the gut microbiome 3. How can we improve our gut microbiome 4. The Mind-Gut connection 5. What is a colonic & what are the benefits of having a colonic Book in for your next Colonic at https://bottomsupcolonic...

Ronaldo is an author of the series The Super Power of Nutrition and is passionate about educating people about health and nutrition. Ronaldo has the view that We can cure almost anything in our body with nature and natural therapies. For years he has practised this type of medicine in his own body, and with his patients. In this episode we discuss: ~ Ronaldo's Journey ~ Philosophy of Nutrition ~ W...

Tabitha has practised Chinese medicine & acupuncture since she graduated from the Australian College of Natural medicine in 1997. In this episode Tabitha talks about: - Peri-Menopause & Menopause  - Signs & symptoms of going through Menopause - Why we should celebrate & embrace menopause  - How Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help relieve the associated symptoms of m...

DonnaRose McAneney is a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner (CFP) and  Therapeutic clinical Masseuse with over 30  years’ experience. In this episode DonnaRose talks about: - How she discovered the Feldenkrais Method - What the Feldenkrais Method is - Who is suitable to practice the Feldenkrais Method - How the Feldenkrais Method assists with Pelvic Floor health  - MindBody connectio...

In this episode Harmony talks about: - The Thyroid gland and its function - The symptoms of an underactive & an overactive thyroid - The Ayurvedic perspective of hypothyroidism - Ayurvedic management & treatment  Connect with Harmony, book an Ayurveda & Integrative Health consultation or business coaching session: Website: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ Join the Tribe:...

Joanna Macmeikan is a Chinese medicine practitioner who supports Women of all ages with hormonal imbalances, period problems, fertility challenges, recurrent infections or menopause symptoms. Her services include acupuncture, herbal medicine and cosmetic acupuncture. In this episode we discuss: - What is acupuncture - How acupuncture can help treat hormonal imbalances - Acupuncture for endometrios...

Chae is a qualified Naturopath, Educator, Speaker & founder of The Wellness Emporium who has done extensive research in the areas of gut health and the microbiome, alongside female health conditions. In this episode we discuss: 1. The difference between food intolerances & allergies  2. How & why food intolerances occur 3. Food intolerance testing & treatment 4. Gut microbiome...

Leesa Young is a naturopath and nutritionist who educates Women on how to improve their hormonal and reproductive health and understand how natural fertility can optimise your chances for a healthy, happy baby. In this episode we discuss: 1. The menstrual cycle and the hormones responsible for regulating the cycle, ovulation & menses  2. Main causes of infertility 3. How to boost your fer...

Simone O Feltham, owner and founder of Integrative Wellness is a Clinical Naturopath who has helped hundreds of clients change their lives and improve their health, naturally. In this episode we talk about: * The effects of stress & trauma on our hormones * Our main hormones and their role in the body * Hormonal imbalances  * The adrenals, the Thyroid and their relationship with stress *...