Empowered Women's Health

Welcome to the Empowered Women's Health Podcast with your host, Erin Bailey! In this touching and enlightening episode, Erin sits down with a guest, Kelly Wiseman. Kelly Wiseman, a mother of three, knows first-hand the challenges and joys of special needs parenting as she navigates a world with multiple diagnoses and embraces her own neurodivergent identity. As the founder of Autistic GEM, she has...

In this episode of the Empowered Women's Health Podcast, we are honored to welcome a passionate advocate for melanoma awareness and sun safety, Sally Everett. Sally shares a deeply personal journey that led her to become a board member for the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation. In September 2021, Sally's beloved father, Lionel, was diagnosed with a shocking and massive 22cm internal melanoma. Desp...

On today's episode of the Empowered Women's Health Podcast, we are joined by our very first guest on the podcast, Nicole Staats. We are discussing the topic of trauma and giving a general understanding of what it is, how it might show up in our lives and how you can take steps towards healing from trauma. At the beginning of this episode we share a short disclaimer on the topic we are abou...

In this episode of the Empowered Women's Health Podcast, hosts Melissa Woodward and Erin Bailey dive deep into the topic of "Breaking Out of Survival Mode." Join them as they explore the challenges of living in survival mode and provide actionable tips to regain control and move towards a more empowered and fulfilling life. Survival mode is a state of heightened stress where individu...

In this thought-provoking solo episode with Erin, she dives deep into the process of healing the past to reclaim the power of sisterhood. Join as she explores the roots of sister wounds, the impact of societal conditioning, and how these wounds can hinder our connections with other women. Through insightful discussion and personal anecdotes, Erin uncovers practical strategies and healing practices...

Welcome to today's episode of the Empowered Women's Health Podcast - Diet Culture Versus Nutrition. In this thought-provoking discussion, we delve into the complex relationship between diet culture and genuine nutritional support. Join us as we explore the detrimental effects of diet culture on our mental and physical well-being, and how it often promotes restrictive and unsustainable appr...

Introducing our latest episode of the Empowered Women's Health Podcast: "Fuck Your 'No Excuses' Mentality." In this candid and empowering discussion, Melissa and Erin challenge the popular notion of eliminating excuses and instead advocate for a shift towards self-compassion. Join us as we dive into the detrimental effects of the "no excuses" mentality and explore h...

Do you feel completely overwhelmed with your body? Do you have so many aches, pains and symptoms that you just don't know where to start? In today's episode, we are acknowledging that caring for your health as a woman can be complicated. While we could sit here and complain about the inequalities in health, we are here to give you practical advice on where to start. With a holistic approac...

In this new episode of the Empowered Women's Health Podcast, join us for 'The Period Lesson' as we take you on a journey through the four stages of your menstrual cycle, or as Erin affectionately calls them, 'Seasons'. Tune in as we dive deep into the fascinating world of your menstrual cycle, unraveling its secrets and empowering you with knowledge. We believe that understandi...

Content Warning: Pregnancy Loss discussed as well as fertility issues. The discussion on treatment options within this episode is for general information purposes and is not meant to diagnose or prescribe a specific treatment option for you, especially if you are struggling in your fertility journey. In today's episode we first want to acknowledge Bereaved Mother's Day last Sunday and the...

Welcome to today's episode of the Empowered Women's Health Podcast, where hosts Melissa Woodward and Erin Bailey explore the power of living in tune with our values. In this episode, Melissa and Erin discuss how to get in touch with your core values, how to listen to your body when things feel off-kilter, and how to bring greater harmony into your life. Join us as we share personal stories...

In this episode, Melissa and Erin aim to empower you to advocate for yourself in the healthcare setting. We aim to arm you with the confidence to ask questions when being offered treatments or procedures through a simple acronym that you can remember any time. We also share some personal stories that outline different scenarios where we have advocated for ourselves or wished we knew when we could...

Here we are again mums, it's school holiday time! As mums of two children each, we are feeling the stress, struggles and juggles of the school holiday period. Erin has two school aged kids both of which have their own needs when it comes to how the holiday period needs to be structured, including rest. Melissa has 1 school aged and 1 in long day care but when you bring one to a school holiday...

In this episode, we tie together the themes of our last two episodes on motherhood and grief to look at our changing bodies whether due to age, pregnancy, breastfeeding and life. We ask the question, if we are not "bouncing back", how do we move forward? We want to help you find a way to acknowledge what has changed and how you can let go of society's expectations around your body an...

In this solo episode of the Empowered Women's Health Podcast, Erin discusses Matrescence to help you understand what this transition means for you. And why she's not sure we can ever "bounce back" from the transition that is motherhood You can find us in our Empowered Women's Health Community www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredwomenshealth Follow Melissa Woodward - Fearless Hea...

In the first of our Solo Episodes, Melissa shares her very personal story of loss, grief and finding her way back to joy. Melissa shares her story of loss, what it felt like for her during stages of her grief, what she did to help and how she has asked for help to support her mental health. As this is very personal and about sharing experiences, we do ask that you do not send recommendations of ho...

In this episode, we take it back to share how we started in the health and wellness industry, experiences that influence our work with women, how we found each other and our vision for the future of creating empowered women around their health. You can find us in our Empowered Women's Health Community www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredwomenshealth Follow Melissa Woodward - Fearless Health Insta...

In today's episode we are covering practical tips for getting rid of unhelpful expectations around women's health, home and life by telling all them all to fuck off. We share our experiences with each should and what to do when we have gotten rid of all the shoulds in our life.  Erin and Melissa are two passionate health professionals who express their passion through love, practical advice a...

In this episode we look at real life strategies to recover from burnout and the things you can do without giving up all life responsibilities.  The Empowered Women's Health Podcast is Hosted by Melissa Woodward of Fearless Health and Erin Bailey of Her Healing Hub. Melissa is a Remedial Massage Therapist and Women's Health Coach that aims to support women to overcome fears and myths holding w...