Common Ground

Erin shares her journey as a complementary medicine practitioner, including clinical tips & insights from her 2 new books

Clinical nutritionist Tanya Kwiez shares her journey of becoming a clinical nutritionist and specialising in plant-based nutrition. She also shares her experience of writing and publishing her first book on plant-based nutrition and discusses her top tips for thriving on a plant-based diet. Tune in here for an engaging conversation.

With the global epidemic of COVID-19 and the increasing number of infections, little is known about how COVID-19 affects the male reproductive system during acute infection or after recovery. In this podcast, naturopath and nutritionist Rhiannon Hardingham discusses the recent evidence and clinical approaches for prevention, acute management, and post-viral recovery, specific to male reproduction.

Lisa McDonald, a Clinical Naturopath with over 10 years of experience in recovery from Mould Toxicity shares her personal experience, and clinical insights for identifying and recovering from chronic inflammatory response syndrome/mould illness. Tune in here for more…

Naturopath and founder of MTHFR Support Australia Carolyn Ledowsky shares her insights on mould illness & mycotoxins including when to suspect mould illness, how to test and treat it, with a focus on gut support and detoxification. Tune in here for clinical insights.

What is the role of a mid wife? why are antibiotics often presribed during labour? what is a Calm birth educator? Tune in here for an engaging conversation with mid wive Kerri-Ann Baxter who works at Wodonga hospital and is a Calm birth educator.

Clinical nutritionist and Functional medicine practitioner Filipa Bellette shares her journey with burn out, what worked for her, how she has integrated this into her clinical practice to assist others and juggling motherhood. Tune in here for an engaging conversation.

In this episode, Wendy McLean, Naturopath and Senior Writer & Presenter at vital.ly discusses the latest research on long COVID in children and adolescents and explores its prevalence, clinical manifestation, potential causes and management.

Autoimmune diseases affect 1 in 20 people and arise from a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers. In this episode, naturopath and founder of MTHFR Support Australia Carolyn Ledowsky shares some research and her experience on MTHFR gene variations and autoimmune disease including key nutrients and diet and lifestyle interventions that are supportive for autoimmune patient...

PRACI….The world's largest practice based research network for complementary medicine has re-launched. Want to hear about the benefits of PRACI and how you may get involved? Dr Amie Steel shares some inspiring insights into how PRACI is benefiting our profession and how it enables more trained practitioners who are research skilled to produce research into the future. If you're trying to provide a...

A severe decline in child births has occurred over the past half century, particularly in industrialised countries, and has been partially linked to increasing exposures to manmade chemicals and other toxins. In this episode naturopath Tabitha McIntosh will discuss the impact of the environment on reproductive development, health and fertility across the lifespan. Tabitha will journey us through t...

Why is diabetes type one considered an autoimmune disease? What role does diet play in regulating blood sugar control? what herbs, nutrients and lifestyle interventions can also support? Tune in here to hear Melanie’s clinical insights and much more…

There are more than 110,000 naturopath and naturopathic doctors globally. The naturopathic profession has existed as a distinct healthcare system for over a hundred years and is practiced in over a hundred countries. It has produced over 2000 peered reviewed articles since 1987.  51 naturopathic doctors from 11 countries across 5 world regions have contributed to the chapters of this Health Techno...

Thyroid disorders are some of the most common health conditions reported worldwide, and the prevalence of these disorders is increasing. In Australia, an estimated 850,000 people live with a thyroid issue, and often these issues are caused by immune dysfunction and autoimmunity. In this episode, naturopath Emma Drady shares her clinical insights on autoimmune thyroid disorders, including their cli...

In this episode, Wendy McLean, Naturopath and Educator at vital.ly, shares her recent experience with COVID-19, and discusses some of the herbs, nutrients, and diet and lifestyle interventions that she used to support her immunity for pre, during and post SARS-CoV-2 infection.

In this episode we shall be discussing social media marketing with a focus on clinical practice for healthcare professionals. Marketing trends and website tools can come in and out of fashion and perhaps you've tried some using them successfully or you're looking for something else? How do you stand out from the crowd without bombarding in these times of overwhelm and influx of information? Busine...

Anxiety and depression are common throughout the IVF & fertility journey. In this episode, naturopath Katey Weekes shares some research and her experience in nutritional psychology including what key nutrients are supportive for mental health during this time along with sharing insights beyond prescriptions to more the supportive language needed throughout the healthcare space. Tune in here for ho...

Climate change is recognised as the most significant health threat of the 21st century. However, while the physical health effects of climate change are impossible to ignore, a less obvious consequence is its strain on people’s mental wellbeing. Recent surveys indicate that Australians are three times more worried about climate change than COVID-19 and that four in five Australian adolescents are...

How our memory is affected as we age has been given considerable attention over recent decades as we often strive to understand the cognitive processes involved. It's not all bad news though. There is a growing body of evidence in both neuroscience and psychological studies showing that the full spectrum of cognitive aging encompasses both gains and losses. Tune in for this episode where the nutri...

As healthcare professionals, there are many factors to consider for transitioning into clinical practice. From legal, financial and marketing considerations to business structure, vision, to type of practice....these are all important aspects to consider but where do you start? What are your priorities? Christine Pope, Naturopath, Nutritionist and Director at the Council of Small Business Organisa...

Chronic sinusitis is one of the most common chronic diseases, affecting nearly 1 in 7 people. Unfortunately, people who suffer from chronic sinus are more likely than those who do not to develop depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. They also often report symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue and difficulty concentrating. These symptoms can severely impact physical and mental wellbeing and overal...

Naturopathy is a holistic system that incorporates a range of treatments and natural therapies with some underlying core philosophies that include an expanded individual centred and holistic approach to healthcare. In this episode, Steven share's some naturopathic clinical tips for mental health, including herbs, nutrients and educational approaches that may assist with stress and anxiety. Steven...

Have you wondered about how you breathe during your day? The way you breathe can impact your health, from helping to regulate important functions such as heart rate and blood pressure, reduce the stress response and also having an effect on your posture. Tune in here for this very insightful podcast......included is a two minute technique for switching on your parasympathetic nervous system which...

When it comes to human health, the intestinal barrier is of critical importance. An intact intestinal barrier facilitates absorption of nutrients and prevents the entry of toxins and pathogens into the human body, whereas an impaired intestinal barrier allows their entry, which may trigger local or systemic inflammation and disease. Increased intestinal permeability is a new target for disease pre...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease affecting up to 45% of the adult population and 15% of children and adolescents. A growing body of evidence suggests that NAFLD is triggered and driven by dysbiosis of the gut microbiota caused by diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors.  This podcast investigates the link between the gut microbiome and the liver, with s...