Hera Health Hub

Join us for Endometriosis Awareness Month as we chat with Jo Morris, an incredible pelvic physiotherapist and the co-founder of Matilda Health. Jo breaks down how pelvic physio can help to manage those frustrating endo symptoms, from chronic pain and painful sex to bowel and bladder issues.  Ever wondered what exactly a pelvic physiotherapist does? Or how they can help? Jo shares her wisdom, busts...

In today’s episode of Hera Health Hub, Elise shares PART 2 of her postpartum journey where she details her experiences after the first 6 weeks.  A word from Elise: “I wanted to share my postpartum story here because I feel like I had listened to quite a few birth stories but was very unprepared for postpartum and didn't really know a whole lot about what to expect. This is just my experience...

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Hera Health Hub podcast! In our first episode back for the year, Rach shares updates on the first and second trimesters of her pregnancy and we unveil our new and improved podcast sounds. Let us know what you think! Elise also shares her rollercoaster postpartum journey so far, prepare for a wild ride and stay tuned for PART 2 to find out what happened after the fir...

In this episode of Hera Health Hub, Rach shares her personal experience with an ectopic pregnancy. She walks through each stage, from the initial surprise of a positive test to the need for emergency surgery. By opening up about her journey, Rach aims to bring awareness to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, encouraging others to feel supported and informed about ectopic pregnancies and ear...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode on the Hera Health Hub Podcast! In today’s episode, we are joined again by the lovely Katie Lazaris a Perinatal Psychologist and Mum from The Mummy Psychologist. Katie supports women Australia-wide during conception, throughout pregnancy, and postpartum until their youngest child is three years old. In today’s episode, Katie shares how mi...

In today’s episode of Hera Health Hub, we interview the lovely Katie Lazaris a Perinatal Psychologist and Mum from The Mummy Psychologist to explore pregnancy and postpartum mental health and the importance of perinatal psychology. Katie supports women Australia-wide during conception, throughout pregnancy, and post-partum until their youngest child is three years old. In this episode, we dive int...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! In today’s episode, we will bust a myth around the fat content in breastmilk and talk about your glass of wine could be making your endo symptoms worse.  Rach also shares a random fun fact about herself that Elise doesn't already know. Get to know us more as we get to know each other with these funny a...

Disclaimers:  Rachel very briefly discusses her pregnancy loss at the beginning of this episode so if this isn't for you please skip ahead a few minutes During this episode, we will be referring to males and females however, we acknowledge that not all people with testes identify as male or those with a uterus identify as female Although we discuss the role that diet plays in sperm health, di...

In today’s episode of Hera Health Hub we sit down with the lovely Stephanie Anne, a Registered Nurse with a Masters in Reproductive Medicine. Steph has a passion for everything Women’s Health and Reproductive Health. She has worked in the field for over 10 years covering a range of specialties including Gynaecology, Fertility & IVF and Early Parenting Programs. You all LOVED our previous episo...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! In today’s episode we are joined by the lovely Stephanie Anne, a Registered Nurse with a Masters in Reproductive Medicine. Steph has a passion for everything Women’s Health and Reproductive Health. She has worked in the field for over 10 years covering a range of specialties including Gynaecology, Fertility...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! This week, we bring you some helpful facts about toddlers' portion sizes and how the oral contraceptive pill can impact your health.  In this episode, Elise reveals an interesting fact about the size of a toddler's stomach and discusses how you can make the most out of their meals. Rach follows up...

In today’s episode of Hera Health Hub, Elise answers all of your questions about starting solids and it’s a goodie! Whether you're wondering about the best first foods to start with, how to spot the signs of readiness, or anxious about introducing common allergens, Elise's advice will guide you through every step of the way. Click HERE to download our FREE Starting Solids Checklist and A...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! This week, we’re diving into two facts about iron, focusing on pregnancy and children 7-12 months of age. Join Rach and Elise as they share actionable tips on how to incorporate these insights into your daily life. In this episode, Rach reveals an important fact about iron requirements during pregnancy and...

Welcome back to Season 2 of Hera Health Hub! In today’s episode, we share what we've been up to over the break and give you a sneak peek into the new direction of the podcast. Let us know what you think! Elise also shares her raw and intense birth story, prepare for some emotional moments! And, of course, we bring you our favourite segment, “Kitchen Confessions”! We received a hilarious submi...

Fun Fact Friday is our quick and snappy episode where we share a fact for the week and practical tips to help you reach your goals. In this episode, Rach discusses the role of selenium in thyroid health and Elise shares her tips for managing constipation in children.  Check out these helpful posts over on our Instagram: Constipation tips Signs of readiness   Hashimoto's Disease Hashimoto&apos...

In today’s episode of Hera Health Hub we catch up on everything that has happened in the last 2 months and boy was it a busy time! Two HUGE milestones have happened and we are so excited to share them with you all. You don’t want to miss this episode! In this episode, Rachel covers her top tips for travelling with endometriosis and Elise shares her favourite postpartum nutrition hacks with you all...

Fun Fact Friday is our quick and snappy episode where we share a fact for the week and practical tips to help you reach your goals. In this episode, Stephanie Anne, a Women's Health & Fertility Educator and Registered Nurse with a Masters in Reproductive Medicine shares how getting to know your cervical mucus can help you to accurately time ovulation and our resident Fertility Dietitian,...

In today’s episode of Hera Health Hub we interview the lovely Stephanie Anne, a Registered Nurse with a Masters in Reproductive Medicine. Steph has a passion for everything Women’s Health and Reproductive Health. She has worked in the field for over 10 years covering a range of specialties including Gynaecology, Fertility & IVF and Early Parenting Programs. Steph is so bubbly and fun and we ho...

Fun Fact Friday is our quick and snappy episode where we share a fact for the week and practical tips to help you reach your goals. In this episode, Annabel shares the impact of the Keto and Carnivore diets on gut health and Rach shares a surprising way that your gut could be impacting your fertility (1)! Listen to find out more! Don't forget to let us know if you give any of these tips a try...

As last week was Dietitian’s week and April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awareness month, in today’s episode of Hera Health Hub we are chatting to the lovely Annabel Johnston.  Annabel is a highly trained Dietitian with a bachelor's degree in Applied Science and a master's degree in Dietetic Practice.  She currently runs her own business "Nutrition for Living" in Brisbane,...

Fun Fact Friday is our quick and snappy episode where Elise & Rach both bring a fact for the week and practical tips to help you reach your goals.  In light of Dietitian's week we have decided to share 4 fun facts about working with a Dietitian including our thoughts on meal plans, why we ask you so many questions about your bowel habits (and poo!), whether we judge our clients food choic...

In today’s episode of Hera Health Hub we welcome Crystal, Rachel's twin sister and listener of the podcast to share her Endometriosis, trying to conceive (TTC), pregnancy and postpartum journeys. From first being diagnosed with Endometriosis at 17 years of age to welcoming 2 beautiful daughters into the world this episode is such a special and relatable one. If you would like to share your st...

Fun Fact Friday is our quick and snappy episode where Elise & Rach both bring a fact for the week and practical tips to help you reach your goals.  In light of Multiple Birth Awareness Week from the 17th-24th March, Elise highlights the extra requirements needed when carrying twins (1) Disclaimer: Elise discusses calories during this episode. If this is triggering for you or not helpful for yo...

In today’s episode of Hera Health Hub Elise shares her journey with Endometriosis and trying to conceive (TTC) and Rach answers your questions regarding nutrition for Endometriosis. Rach also shares her “Kitchen Confession” in our segment where we share funny or embarrassing kitchen mishaps. From burnt dinners to culinary disasters, we embrace the imperfect moments and find humour in the kitchen....

Fun Fact Friday is our quick and snappy episode where Elise & Rach both bring a fact for the week and practical tips to help you reach your goals. In our first Fun Fact Friday episode, Elise shocks you all with the amount of fluids needed to stay hydrated when lactating(1) and Rach shares how cruciferous vegetables may be able to help you with your Endometriosis symptoms. 1.  https://www.eatfo...