Health, Happiness & Human Kind

In today's episode we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to explore acute versus chronic health care, via the lens of our health industry, examining the dangers of extremism, when antibiotics are essential, when I personally recommend the use of the thyroid medication, Thyroxine, body-identical hormones and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/440 for show notes, episode transcrip...

In today's episode we are joined by our new TNN practitioner, Steph Pearson to explore endometriosis, or endo. Steph shares with us her personal journey with endo from a young age and how this played out under a conventional medical model. We explore the potential root causes of endo, including inflammation, estrogen and LPS, the common symptom presentation, the role of progesterone, pelvic ultras...

In today's episode we are joined by Rachel Larsson, to take a deeper dive into the all-too-common symptom of bloating. We discuss the basis of optimal digestive health, including my favourite, the impact of the nervous system, the roles of IBS and SIBO, specific functional tests and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/438 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today's episode we are joined by Georgie Collinson to discuss anxiety, perfectionism and your inner child. We discussed how important it is to look back at your childhood, to work on your subconscious mind and to get to know your inner child. We uncover how and why anxiety and perfectionism start in childhood, the importance of co regulation, the role of hypnotherapy, and so much more. Visit ht...

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. David Harper, to uncover the dark side of the class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogs, with the most well-known being Ozempic. We explore weight loss versus fat loss, our concerns with long term caloric restriction, the mild and serious potential side effects of these pharmaceuticals, our issues with the lack of regulation surrounding...

In today's episode we are joined by Jeff Chilton to explore medicinal mushrooms – their natural growing cycle, the difference between mushroom and mycelium and their main active ingredients. We share with you the benefits of three particular mushrooms – Shiitake, Reishi and Turkey tail, plus Jeff gives his thoughts on psilocybin and where this may take the future of mental health. We also uncover...

In today's episode we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to discuss homeostasis, hormesis and your comfort zone. We explore the importance of resilience, how developing resilience relates to your microbiome health, the role of nature and "the three-day effect", how we can role model for our children and so much more. This conversation really got me thinking about my life and planted...

In today's episode we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to explore the Blue Zones, and in particular, his love of Ikaria, Greece. You will learn how one third of  Ikaria's  population lives past the  age  of 90, and that they do this without a single extreme. This is a super inspiring conversation that left me planning my next holiday to experience the so-called mystery, first-hand.   Head to https:...

In today's episode we are joined by Solaine Douglas to discuss polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. We explore the four types of PCOS and then unpack the most prevalent cause of androgen excess, high insulin. We look at the conventional treatment recommendation of Metformin including the risks of B12 and folate deficiency as well as mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation, and guide you to a h...

In today's episode we are joined by Luka McCabe to share with you her journey from nurse and midwife to the owner and director of the widely popular company Boob to Food. We discuss the inspiration behind Boob to Food and Luka's challenges with the world of infant nutrition, as well as teach you how to navigate starting solids, "fussy" toddlers, meal times and why connecting over food is one of th...

In today's episode we are joined by Alice Nicholls for a cup-filling conversation about self-worth, perfectionism and the health industry. We explore the foundations of health and vitality, our issues with and her journey within the health industry, what is truly anti-ageing, how to come home to yourself and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/430 for show notes, episode trans...

In today's episode we share with you an episode from The Holistic Sister with Eliza Hedley to talk all about thyroid health, specifically Hashimoto's. Let's take a deeper dive into autoimmunity, root causes, the role of Thyroxine, medication-free treatment strategies, the potential of remission and so much more.   Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/429 for show notes, episode transcripts a...

In today's episode we are joined by Thea Doyle to teach you how to fuel your cycle . We cover the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle and the four key phases, including how and what to track, the significance of ovulation and the role of ovulation predictor kits. We then examine the follicular and luteal phases and uncover the key differences in macronutrient utilisation, performance,...

In today's episode we are joined by Georgie Collinson, Anxiety Mindset Coach, Hypnotherapist, Naturopath and Nutritionist, to discuss anxiety. We look at high functioning anxiety in particular and navigate the mastery, rather than the eradication. Georgie takes us through her Anxiety Reset Method so you can take positive action towards creating a life full of joy and power and master your anxious...

In today's episode we are joined by Alexandra Wyman - mother, widow, author, podcaster, speaker and grief navigator. After losing her husband to suicide in 2020, Alexandra discovered a way to start healing and has now written an incredible book, The Suicide Club, to help others in the way she wished was available to her in her darkest days. This episode does discuss suicide and is such a powerful...

In today's episode we are joined by Cliff Harvey, author, clinician, researcher and speaker. What started as a conversation about food intolerance testing, included a much broader discussion about the problems with over-testing, our concerns with more traditional elimination diets, the gold standard for truly assessing food allergies, how to create great health, and the role that practitioners pla...

In today's episode we are joined by Emma Maidment, as she shares with us a life and motherhood update, including her pregnancy and first trimester, while nursing a two-year-old. We then discuss self-love, reframed as self-investment, to allow us to show up as the best version of ourselves and have this energy flow into our relationships, our work and of course, our parenting. We discuss generation...

In today's episode we are joined by Yoko Inoue, to discuss autophagy and how this ancient wisdom may benefit you in a modern world. We look at the history, the benefits, the primary ways to stimulate autophagy, including particular foods, herbs and medicinal mushrooms; the Fasting Mimicking Diet, or FMD, and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/423 for show notes, episode trans...

In today's episode Elly and I take a closer look at iron in pregnancy. We discuss the role of preconception iron stores, the challenges with conventional reference ranges and recommendations, the risks of iron infusions, plus how to approach a situation where you may be offered one and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/422 for show notes, episode transcripts and more. Join U...

In today's episode we are joined by Cyndi O'Meara to discuss glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer, Round-Up (amongst many other products). You will learn the health and environmental consequences of glyphosate exposure, including its antibiotic-like nature and the impact this has on food intolerances and gut health, auto-immunity, autism, cancer and more. We update you on the court...

In today's episode we share with you an episode from The Holistic Sister with Eliza Hedley to talk all about thyroid health, specifically hypothyroidism. We discuss the roles of the thyroid, symptoms of hypothyroidism, the roles of key nutrients, especially iodine, the impact of excessive caloric restriction, the role of stress, hypothyroidism progressing to autoimmune thyroid disease, testing, na...

In today's episode we are joined by holistic gut health expert, Nutritionist and Naturopath, Rachel Larsson, to answer the question: is your IBS BS? We explore root causes including the roles of the vagal nerve and heart rate variability, the differences between food intolerances and food allergies, SIBO, SIFO, functional testing and so much more.   Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/419 f...

In today's episode we share with you an episode from Solaine's podcast, Holistic Health Chats, where she interviews me on all things pregnancy myths and misconceptions. We discuss everything from organising preconception blood tests, the foods you really need to avoid, strategies to soften morning or rather, all-day sickness, the often misunderstood natural physiological "anaemia" that occurs duri...

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. David Harper, author of BioDiet, to take a deep dive into all things mitochondria. We explore the what and the how, including how to optimise mitochondrial function, what happens when things go wrong, how this relates to aging and so much more. This episode gets quite scientific and detailed at times, so grab a pen and paper and be prepared to listen to this...

In today's episode we are joined by Solaine Douglas to discuss Gilbert's Syndrome, including prevalence, diagnosis and the issues with both a standard medical definition, treatment (or lack thereof) and our conventional pathology reference ranges. We explore the real relevance of Gilbert's and how it relates to your gut, your periods, your mental health and your alcohol tolerance. We then dive int...