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For this week's Fun Fact Friday, Eman from The Honest Naturopath is back and this time she's covering something that often gets completely overlooked in PCOS, bone health. Then Rach dives into the link between cholesterol and some of the most common PCOS symptoms like acne, hair loss and unwanted hair growth and what you can actually do about it through diet and lifestyle. If you haven&a...

If you've been told to "just go on the pill" and left feeling like there has to be more to managing your PCOS, this episode is for you. This week, Rach and Elise are joined by Eman from The Honest Naturopath, a no-BS, evidence-based naturopath specialising in women's health, mental health, and neurodivergence. We're diving into PCOS through a naturopathic lens, covering th...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! This week we’re joined again by Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Scientist, Pilates instructor, and mum, Tanisha from Tanisha’s Exercise Physiology. Tanisha and Elise both share a personal fun fact before diving into Tanisha’s fun fact, all about the impact exercise has on endometriosis symptoms a...

In this episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast, we’re joined by Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Scientist, Pilates instructor, and mum, Tanisha from Tanisha’s Exercise Physiology. Tanisha is passionate about helping women feel strong, confident, and supported in their bodies, especially when navigating challenges like pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, urinary leakage during exercise,...

Ever wonder if your little one is getting enough protein, or if that protein powder on the shelf is really necessary? In this episode, Paediatric Dietitian Elise takes the mystery out of protein for babies, toddlers, and young children. She explains the important role protein plays and how much children actually need… and it might surprise you! Elise also reveals some surprising everyday foods tha...

The pressure to follow the “perfect” fertility diet has never been stronger. With so much information & misinformation online, it’s easy to feel as though every food choice carries weight when you’re trying to conceive. In this episode, we explore the impact of restrictive food rules and why striving for perfection may not be the most supportive approach for your fertility or your mindset. We...

In this episode, Elise breaks down the 2026 infant feeding and food allergy prevention updates from ASCIA and what they mean for families. She revisits what hasn’t changed, clarifies what has, and provides practical guidance on how and when to introduce common allergens with confidence. From peanut and egg timing to ongoing weekly exposure, this episode translates the latest evidence into simple,...

For our first Fun Fact Friday episode of Season 5, we’re taking a slightly different approach and focusing on one topic, which is goal setting & New Year's resolutions. Even though it’s February and that New Year motivation may be fading. This episode is a gentle reminder that meaningful change doesn’t come from strict resolutions or striving for perfection, it comes from small, consisten...

Welcome back to Season 5 of the Hera Health Hub podcast!  We’re kicking off the new season with a very special episode as Rach joins us to share her birth story. This episode is a heartfelt reflection on her experience, what surprised her along the way, and what those early postpartum days were really like for her. We also settle in for a long-overdue catch-up, chatting about life lately, what’s b...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! This week, Paediatric Dietitian Elise is joined by Holistic Sleep Coach, Annie from Nurture & Thrive Sleep, to share some fascinating and practical insights for parents. Annie kicks things off with her knowledge around pre-sleep routines and regulation, explaining how predictable bedtime rhythms can sup...

Sleep can feel like a constant battle for parents, but it doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast, we chat with Annie, a Holistic Sleep Coach from Nurture & Thrive Sleep, about how parents can feel confident and calm around sleep for their little ones. Annie’s approach helps parents ditch the stress, escape the burdens of comparisons and self-doubt, and deto...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! This week, Paediatric Dietitian Elise and Paediatric Nurse Consultant Ilana team up to share two fascinating and practical insights for parents.  Elise dives into the growing evidence around how exposure to food proteins through the skin, particularly in infants with eczema, can increase the risk of develop...

In this episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Ilana Lawrence, Paediatric Nurse Consultant, founder of The Sick Sense, and the driving force behind the new Babies, Children’s and Parents Hub in Warners Bay. With more than 13 years of experience in paediatric health and as a mum of two, Ilana brings a wealth of knowledge and lived experience to her work. We dive int...

In this episode, Elise takes a look back at one of our most popular episodes from season 2, the Starting Solids Q&A she recorded before introducing food to her own baby. Back then, Elise was sharing her knowledge as a paediatric dietitian. Now, after actually going through the starting solids journey with her little one, she’s revisiting that advice with fresh eyes, honesty, and a whole lot of...

Welcome back to another quick and snappy myth-busting episode. In this solo episode, our paediatric dietitian, Elise, takes you on a deep dive into a common dilemma for parents of toddlers: A2 milk vs regular cow’s milk, and whether toddler formulas are really necessary. With so much marketing hype around “gentle on tummies” milk and toddler drinks, it’s easy to feel confused or pressured into mak...

Welcome back to Season 4 of the Hera Health Hub podcast! We’re kicking off the new season with a powerful and heartfelt episode featuring the wonderful Sheri Hockley, Certified Nutritionist, founder of Sheri Health, and proud mum to her gorgeous baby girl, Maya. In this deeply personal chat, Sheri opens up about her journey through conception, pregnancy, premature birth, and the challenges of earl...

In this myth-busting solo episode, Elise dives into the viral trend of feeding babies butter before bed to help them sleep and breaks down what the science really says. Spoiler alert: it’s not the miracle sleep hack social media makes it out to be. She discusses how certain foods and nutrients can influence sleep patterns and why using butter as a bedtime aid is not only unhelpful but potentially...

In today’s episode of Hera Health Hub, we’re diving deep into postpartum nutrition, what your body needs after birth, why it matters more than you might think and some realistic, no-pressure tips to help you nourish your body even when you’re running on little sleep, nap-trapped, or simply overwhelmed We start with a life update from Rach, who’s nearing the end of her pregnancy, and Elise reflects...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode on the Hera Health Hub Podcast! In today’s Solo Myth-busting episode, Elise dives into one of the most common and confusing myths about cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA): the idea that switching to lactose-free or goat’s milk formula will solve the problem.  If your baby has been diagnosed with CMPA and you’ve been told to “just try goat’...

Welcome back to another episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! In this solo episode, Elise dives into the important topic of food allergies, with a special focus on Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA), in honour of Food Allergy Week (May 25th-31st, 2025). In this episode, we discuss the difference between food allergies and intolerances, dive deep into all things Cow's Milk Protein Allerg...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! In today’s episode, we are joined again by the amazing Tahlia, a registered and endorsed midwife and founder of Wolfe and Cub. We interviewed Tahlia on our podcast last week for International Day of the Midwife! If you haven’t yet, head back to that episode and give it a listen. We start the episode by expl...

We had a little break from the podcast over Easter, but we are back with an exciting interview with the lovely Tahlia Darvas, the founder of Wolfe & Cub and explore all things midwifery care to celebrate International Day of the Midwife. As a mother, registered and endorsed midwife and a registered nurse, Tahlia is deeply passionate about empowering families with tailored, compassionate, &...

Welcome back to another Fun Fact Friday episode where we are back together sharing our two nutrition facts with actionable tips for you all. Elise also shares a random fun fact about herself that Rach doesn't already know. Get to know us more as we get to know each other with these funny and interesting personal facts.  In this episode, Elise helps break down the information and evidence arou...

When thinking about trying for a baby, there are many factors to consider, especially for those with endometriosis. In this week's episode of Hera Health Hub, Rach shares her personal journey of preparing for pregnancy as a fertility dietitian living with endo. She dives into: ✨ The key diet and lifestyle changes she made to support fertility ✨ How endometriosis can impact fertility and wha...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! This week, we bring you some interesting facts about Endo for Endometriosis Awareness Month from our very own Dietitian Rach and our special guest Jo Morris, Pelvic Physiotherapist and co-founder of Matilda Health. In this episode, we dive into two aspects of living with Endometriosis. Jo explores the compl...