Body and Beyond

In this deeply personal and empowering episode of The Body and Beyond podcast, Renee Sahyoun opens up about her fertility and birth journey from a year-long path to conceive Bella through IUI, to achieving a powerful vaginal birth after a previous C-section (VBAC) at home. Joined by Gina Nixon and Alice Jane, Renee shares how she navigated fear, hospital pressure, and outdated medical narratives t...

Tris Alexander is a clinical nutritionist who supports women in balancing hormones, healing from conditions like PCOS, and reclaiming their energy through a holistic lens. In this conversation, Tris shares her healing journey and the tools she now uses with clients, from food and lifestyle shifts to essential oils and castor oil packs. Her grounded, practical approach empowers women to understand...

Monique Carmela is a relationship coach who helps women and couples deepen intimacy by healing emotional wounds and reconnecting through the body. Monique is someone we both admire deeply for her grounded presence, her insight into relational dynamics, and her ability to hold space for real transformation. In this conversation, we explore what it truly takes to create conscious, connected relation...

In this episode, Alice and Gina have a fun, heart-to-heart catch-up and update on the last few months! They talk about: Gina’s new chapter of motherhood and birth story, Alice opens up about going through a separation and new chapter as a single woman after 7 years, the level one BSFT Immersion that Alice attended and the Transformed Women Photo shoot day! It’s a laid-back and uplifting convo abou...

In this episode of Body and Beyond podcast, Jacinta Dubojski shares her journey of overcoming bullying, low self-esteem, and domestic violence, and now uses her experiences to inspire others. Through talks at schools and colleges, she helps young women build confidence and practice self-love. Jacinta explains the connection between childhood bullying and being in abusive relationships later in lif...

In this episode of the Body and Beyond Podcast, we have the incredible Sally Grant, a dermal clinician who shares her journey in the skin industry and shifts towards a holistic approach to skin health. Sally emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying causes of skin conditions and working with clients to achieve long-term outcomes. She also dives into: -The role of gut health, hydrat...

In this episode, Gina and Alice discuss the topic of ultra-processed foods and their impact on our relationship with food. They define ultra-processed foods as foods that are significantly altered from their original form and contain added ingredients such as sugar, fat, salt, artificial flavors, or preservatives. They highlight the prevalence of ultra-processed foods in today's culture, with...

Episode #46 we've got the lovely Jacinta Reid and Talia Buckley from Avenir Life Midwifery as our guests on the Body and Beyond Podcast! Jacinta and Talia chat about their journey into midwifery and the importance of personalised and informed care during the birthing process. They stress the need for women to be educated and empowered to make choices that align with their preferences and value...

Episode #45 we have Part 2 of Renee Sahyoun's Story Today in Episode 45 of the Body and Beyond Podcast we discuss: Addressing underlying issues with a more holistic approach to healthcare by integrating both conventional medicine and alternative methods. Her personal experiences with stress and health issues in a high-stress world  The importance of physical environment and the direct positive...

Episode #44 (part one) we have the lovely Renee Sahyoun as our guest on the Body and Beyond Podcast! Renee, the head at LWS, dedicates her time to coaching and training. With 15 years of coaching experience, she has trained thousands of women through her expertise. Her primary passion lies in providing women with physical strength to face life's challenges, including pregnancy, motherhood, and...

Today on Episode 43 of the Body and Beyond Podcast Alice and Gina discuss the importance of muscle mass for weight loss, fat loss, and general health. Building and maintaining muscle mass is crucial not only for metabolism but also for overall well-being. Why you need to build more muscle if your goal is weight loss & weight management? In this podcast we discuss: Misconceptions about resistan...

In this episode, Nedahl provides a brief history of Recreation Bondi, from having a massive beauty closet to using chemical-free products. Nedahl wants to help listeners in understanding and being more knowledgeable about perfume purchases. With over 20 years experience in the beauty and fashion industry, we’re led by Nedahl Stelio, a former Cleo and Cosmopolitan magazine Editor, she embodies the...

Christiana Velis is an accredited nutritionist, her approach is rooted in scientific evidence, ensuring that we take a well-informed path to improve and optimize our health. By focusing on nutrition and lifestyle changes, we can lay a solid foundation for our well-being. In this episode: Brief overview of perimenopause and menopause. Importance of nutrition during this phase for hormone support. D...

Episode 40 Chemicals can be found in the air we breathe, skincare products, and even on our everyday fragrances, causing long-term health threats, but how can we reduce our exposure to these harmful chemicals to improve our health? Dr. Yvonne Burkart is a board-certified toxicologist, chemical & ingredient safety expert, and mother of two. Her mission is to help women regain their mental edge,...

Episode #39 The Power of Cyclical Nutrition to THRIVE! Sarina is a clinical Nutritionist & Evidence Based EFT Tapping Practitioner who is passionate about teaching women how to work with their body, rather than against it. Her mission is to empower women so that they can transform their relationship with themselves, their menstrual cycles and maintain a regulated nervous system. She supports w...

Episode 38 we dive into an introduction to binge eating & emotional eating. -What is binge eating? -What is emotional eating? -What are the key differences between the two? -Connections to eating disorders within fitness industry -Why Alice decided to learn more about this field and begin to specialise in this area -The way in which the Food Freedom Formula course will help clients and the 4 p...

Episode #37 How to show up when you are struggling. ...and still make progress (instead of perfectionism and/or quitting) It's been a ride. Here's us talking about showing up when you are struggling. -The downsides of Black and white/ Right or wrong/ Good or bad thinking -Black and White thinking can be part of the learning process/ journey when it comes to nutrition -Decision = To reduce...

Episode #36 we have Ante Strika as our guest on the Body and Beyond Podcast! Ante started his career as a health coach, personal trainer and Exercise kinesiologist and now is a speaker the best selling author of his book "Heal climate change by healing ourselves"  Today we discuss: - The importance of individuals healing their bodies Mentally, Emotionally, Spiritually and Posturally  - W...

Episode #35 we have Stephanie Mellick who is an Accountant, Personal Trainer and Student of counselling, psychotherapy and sexology! Today on Episode 35 of the Body and Beyond Podcast we discuss: -The Taboo of sexuality and sexual health -How our libido is the barometer for health -Loss or lack of desire  -Sexuality starts with connection to self -Eroticism, the feeling of being alive -Low libido,...

Episode #34 we have the Natasha Godfrey as our guest on the Body and Beyond Podcast! Natasha is a nutritionist, holistic naturopath and women's health and hormone coach.  Today on Episode 34 of the Body and Beyond Podcast we discuss: -Are there links between contraception and anxiety and depression? -Plastics, Xenoestrogens and their impact on our body and hormones -Vaginal Health and the impo...

Episode #33 we have the incredible Jamie Sangster as our guest on the Body and Beyond Podcast! Jamie is a Breath-work facilitator, Coach, Engineer and is one of the Peak and Flow Retreat Facilitators.  Today on Episode 33 of the Body and Beyond Podcast we discuss: -How to Breathe Effectively for health -The many benefits of breath work -How poor breathing can impact the facial and jaw structu...

Episode #32 we have the lovely Megan Dryden as our guest on the Body and Beyond Podcast! Megan is the Founder and CEO of The Organized Life based in the northern beaches of Sydney.  Today on Episode 32 of the Body and Beyond Podcast we discuss: -Megan's background and how she got into Organisation and Interior Design -The many benefits of organising and decluttering  -Her Top Tips for Or...

Episode #31 we are graced again with the presence of Professor and Exercise Scientist Dr Chris Swart! Today on Episode 31 of the Body and Beyond Podcast we discuss: -The different Energy Systems  -What is the "best" type of exercise for Fat Loss? -The myths around Fasted Cardio -HIIT VS Steady State Training -Overtraining VS Over-Reaching  -Plus lots of practical Tips for our listeners B...

Today on episode #30 we have Nutritionist and Woman's Health and Hormone Specialist Christiana Velis on the podcast to discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome. (IBS) Today on Episode 30 of the Body and Beyond Podcast we discuss: -What is IBS? -How is someone is diagnosed?  -The common symptoms and triggers of IBS -How to know if you may have IBS compared to an unhealthy gut -Common assumptions of IBS...

Episode 29 Wine Not? 🍷 How to turn your challenges into manageable tasks with Kata Cser We dive into: -Dealing with challenges in business -Strategies for resilience -Overcoming failures -Kata's thoughts on manifestation -Tips for overcoming overwhelm and breaking down tasks into every tidy step Body and Beyond is a podcast sparking discussion on all things health, mindset, fitness, goals an...