High Vibe & Healthy: Gut Health | Functional Nutrition | Whole Foods

We normally think of mould as an annoyance - that stuff that just won’t budge between the bathroom tiles, or that appears on the piece of bread you were about to bite into. But did you know it’s harmful for our health? In this episode, I spoke with Naturopath Amie Skilton, who is an expert in environmental toxins such as mould and EMFs. This is a two-part series. In the first episode, we dive deep...

Are you struggling to lose weight? Perhaps you’ve tried different diets or workouts, and things work for a while, but the weight loss never seems to last and the kilograms just keep creeping back on. In this episode, we’re talking weight loss strategies that are actually sustainable and realistic. Here’s what I cover in the episode: • Exactly what to eat to lose weight sustainably • How to figure...

What would you do if you weren’t so afraid of the unknown? If you could never fail? As a Nutritionist, I’ve seen so many people feeling stuck and not taking action because of the fear of uncertainty and unknown. If you continue to live this way and never make a change, you’ll continue to stay stuck, spinning your wheels. Ask yourself this: what’s the BEST thing that could happen if I decided to ma...

Do you find yourself getting confused about what’s healthy and what’s not? This week’s episode is with Dr. Lindsey Elmore, a pharmacist, speaker, author, and world-renowned wellness expert. She translates complicated science into understandable stories, and travels the world educating audiences about natural wellness. In this episode, we discuss: • How to navigate the differences and discrepancies...

Do you suffer from bloating, diarrhoea or constipation? While these symptoms can be related to a number of different issues, SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth is a common cause. What actually is SIBO? Well, most of our gut bacteria are usually found in the large intestine, instead of the small intestine which is usually relatively sterile. When that bacteria begins to colonise in the s...

Are you rushing around juggling work, social commitments, mum life or study? Do you feel as though there’s no time or space to just BE? This week’s episode is with Micaela Hayes, a Yoga Teacher, emerging Social Work practitioner, Mama-To-Be & Women's Wellness Facilitator. She’s also a living example of presence and living a mindful life. Here’s what we cover in the episode: • How to overcome t...

One of the things I often hear from people when they first come to me is that they keep falling off the wagon. Can you relate? One minute you’re eating whole foods, taking all your supplements, getting your daily movement in… And the next you’re staying up late, eating foods you KNOW don’t work for you, and you’ve completely forgotten that you were meant to be taking supplements all. Here’s the th...

The world of nutrition can be bloody confusing. Paleo, vegan, intermittent fasting, coconut oil, medicinal mushrooms... Have you found yourself going down rabbit holes learning about these things, and just wind up feeling confused and overwhelmed? That’s why I like to keep things simple. There is no one diet that works for everyone, EXCEPT THIS ONE. And that is a Bioindividual, Nutrient Dense Whol...

Breathwork is trending at the moment, and for good reason. It’s a quick and powerful way to boost your mood and energy levels. In this episode, I spoke with Chelsea Mazzini of The Enerchi Exchange, a Himalayan Breathwork Specialist, Movement Coach and Life Coach. Here’s what we cover in the episode: • What is Himalayan breathwork? • Who would benefit from breathwork and how can it help? • Plus, Ch...

Want to know my number one secret to being consistent with your health habits, and feeling healthy and energised every day? It’s having a consistent morning routine. Small habits snowball, so if you wake up and do something positive for yourself every morning, that leads to a cascade of positive choices throughout the day. Here’s what I cover in the episode: • How long your morning routine needs t...

We often think of skin issues as being external only, but common skin conditions like acne, eczema and dry skin are almost always signs of a deeper issue. Which is why topical treatments often don’t fix the problem, at least not in the long term. To get lasting results, you need to get to the root cause. In this episode, I discuss: • The Skin Microbiome and why skin health is so important • The co...

Health is holistic. In order to be truly healthy, it’s so important to consider the pillars of health - including nutrition, sleep, movement, and gut health just to name a few. One powerful way to support our health holistically is with chiropractic. In this episode, Sam shares with us: • What chiropractic is and how it can support optimal health • The most common issues Sam sees in practice, and...

The Low FODMAP Diet is often recommended for people suffering from IBS. However this diet can be confusing and overwhelming, and in some cases, may be unnecessary. In this episode, I discuss: • What FODMAPs are and some examples of High FODMAP Foods • The potential issues with a Low FODMAP Diet • What you need to know if you experience IBS or digestive symptoms Subscribe & Review I’d absolutel...

Living in sync with your menstrual cycle is a powerful way to optimise your energy and make the most of your creativity and productivity. In this episode, I interviewed Claire Baker, the OG period coach and sought-after speaker and author. Claire believes menstrual cycle awareness is the missing key in women’s wellbeing, empowerment and creativity, and her work inspires women to know their flow an...

Have you ever noticed how the way you feel is affected by what’s going on around you? I’m talking about your mood, your energy levels, and other physical signs and symptoms you experience as a result of whats going on around you. There is so much going on in the world lately that it can all feel stressful and overwhelming. In this episode, I share: • The key factors that regularly impact our energ...

When it comes to gut health, we’re often quick to dive straight into lab testing and taking loads of supplements. The truth is, we need to build strong foundations. Start by making daily healthy action steps a priority, such as good nutrition, stress management and sleep - this will make any gut healing protocol much more successful. In this episode, I walk you through eight simple daily action st...

It’s so common for women to push hard and try and operate like men, but the truth is, we’re different! When it comes to exercise, working out hard each day and not listening to our bodies can lead to burnout. I’ve been there many times! In this episode, I spoke with Jenni Hulburt, founder of WILD Wellness, is a holistic fitness specialist who helps women live and sweat in sync with nature. She has...

The western model of health care we’re so used to focuses much more on “sick care” than wellness and optimal health. But we get to flip that paradigm and take responsibility for our health. In this episode, I spoke with Naturopath and Yoga & Meditation Teacher Susie Garden on all things health, stress and anxiety. In this episode, we discuss: • Why investing in and taking responsibility for yo...

Are you constantly trying to eat less and exercise more in order to lose weight? For so many of us, this can become an unhealthy obsession. In this episode, I interviewed Meghan Sandve - the Health Coach, Trainer and Founder of Fit & Fierce who overcame her patterns of disordered eating and exercise addiction and now helps women make peace with food and their bodies. Here’s what we chat about:...

Have you been stocking up on toilet paper in fear of #coronavirus? In this solo episode, I share my top tips for how you can take an empowered approach to supporting your health during this confusing and overwhelming time. Here’s what I cover: • My take on Coronavirus • My top tips for supporting your immune system • Why it’s so important to take an empowered approach to health instead of a fear-b...

Do you find that you self sabotage, over and over again? We may have the best intention to eat well, take our supplements and meditate, but if we don’t work on the mindset piece, we often find ourselves slipping back into old habits. In this episode, I spoke with Sivan Sharvit, FNTP, Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. She helps set women free from the limiting beliefs...

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you realise that nutrition is pretty important. And it is! But for some of us, when we’re struggling with chronic health conditions, it can be helpful to explore some other modalities that are outside the box. When I had chronic fatigue, I reached a point where I was doing all the right things - eating really well, doing gentle movement and sleeping well… but I...

If you’ve worked with me before you may know that I’m obsessed with personality tests. I love Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies and often use this approach with clients and in my programs. I also love the enneagram and Myers Briggs. So, of course I was very excited to discover a new framework - Human Design. This is another great framework or lens that we can use to get to know ourselves better. I...

In this solo episode, we are going to chat all about how you can plan 2020 to start creating an epic life that you love! We’re going to do that in a few different stages: • First up, we want to celebrate 2019 • Next, we want to close any loops so we’re ready to move forward • Then, we want to start to envisage our dream life with The Perfect Day Exercise and create an action plan to get there So g...

Are you ready to feel motivated and inspired to move and nourish your body? In today’s episode, I spoke with Kat Paraskevopoulos, a Personal Trainer and soon-to-be Nutritionist. Here’s what we spoke about: • How to stay motivated and make workouts happen even when life gets a little crazy • The best type of exercise to do (hint: Kat’s answer might not be what you expect!) • Kat’s top tips for meal...