Hormone Health Podcast

The nervous system is running the show and influencing our mood, hormones, digestion, recovery and relationships. And most of us were never taught how it actually works. In this episode, we break it all down with our ultimate nervous system Naturopath - T'Keyah (TK). TK explains the difference between your sympathetic (fight/flight) and parasympathetic (rest/digest) states, and why your body respo...

Something is shifting. The way we talk about Herpes in 2026 looks nothing like it did ten years ago. This episode is dedicated to changing the way we speak about this very, very common virus - Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Because HSV affects an enormous proportion of the global population, yet it remains one of the most stigmatised, misunderstood, and under-discussed diagnoses in sexual health. Tod...

Sorry we ghosted you, but here's the tea on where the bloody hell we've been! Also, this weeks episode we're exploring the gut–brain axis, and a program called Nerva that we've been recommending to clients for a few years now with some genuinely incredible results. We're joined by Amy Coen, Accredited Practising Dietitian at Nerva, a clinically validated gut-brain therapy program for IBS and other...

In this episode, we are speaking with Renée Grandi all about "Endometriosis Brain" Renee is a Neuroscience Researcher with a Master’s in Neuroscience and a clinical background as a Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist. She is also the founder of the Women’s Integrative Health Clinic, where she focuses on complex conditions such as endometriosis, autoimmune disorders, and chronic fatigue, particula...

In this weeks episode we’re exploring why women’s bodies respond differently to diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes compared to men — and why the same strategies for weight loss don’t always work. Women’s physiology is different, not defective - and understanding those differences is the key to creating real, sustainable results Here's a little sneak-peek into some of the topics we discuss: Why...

Period pain is experienced by 90% (yes! 90%!!) of tweens and teens — but how much is “normal,” and when should you seek help? In this episode, we explore what period pain actually is, why it happens, and how common it really is among our teens and teens in Australia. We’ll unpack the difference between mild, manageable cramps and severe pain that could signal conditions like endometriosis, plus in...

Today we’re joined by Madeline Longrigg, founder of Body Lane, a Brisbane-based clinic specialising in myotherapy, C-section scar release, and pregnancy and postpartum support. Madeline is also the creator of the C-Section Release Method, a hands-on training course that equips practitioners to support post-surgical healing and recovery. In this episode, Maddie takes us on a deep dive into C-sectio...

In this episode, we delve into a recent study published Dietary Modification and Supplement Use For Endometriosis Pain (March 2025) that investigates the role of dietary modifications and supplement use in managing endometriosis-related pain. The research, conducted by a team from the University of Edinburgh and University College Cork, explores how certain dietary patterns and supplements may inf...

Samantha Payne founded The Pink Elephant Support Network 9 years ago, on the back of her own personal experience with pregnancy loss. We are excited to chat to Sam today about her tenacity for change and her passion for driving awareness and support for women, couples, and individuals who experience early pregnancy loss in Australia. Sam shares: "if one of my children in 20 years time had to face...

Husky, sniffly voices from Chloe and Georgia in their timely episode covering all things sickness, in particular Winter viruses. Some topics covered in this episode include: Why do we get more sick in Winter? Factors that increase your risk of sickness (such as super common nutritional deficiencies) Fever - should you let it run it's course? Our favourite Naturopathic herbs and supplements to use...

A bite sized ep (actually closer to a full meal) but this week's episode is all about protein! And in particular, why protein is so incredibly important for us as women and those with a menstrual cycle. Protein directly influences how our hormones function, as it's protein thats responsible for the synthesis of oestrogen and progesterone which regulate our menstrual cycle AND the hormone insulin t...

Another birth story to kick off season three of Hormone Health Podcast. For this week's episode we hear from Georgia who welcomed her third baby, little Lottie into the world via a beautiful home birth experience in August 2024. Georgia talks us through her decision to try for a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) at home after her second birth resulted in an emergency caesarean due to breech pos...

We're back for our third season after a mini (maxi) hiatus from the microphones. During this time away, Georgia and Chloe both welcomed their beautiful baby girls into the world, adding to the ever growing Hormone Health Studio girl gang. So thanks for being here, for welcoming us back into your ears, and we hope you stick around for what will be an awesome next chapter in the Hormone Health Podca...

This episode is a must for those preparing for labour and birth and for those, including birth partners, who will be present during a labour and birth. We were lucky enough to speak with well-known, Rhea Dempsey, who over the last 40 years has attended thousands of births. This was such a fascinating chat about: The stats mothers are up against birthing in this modern world Understanding pain in l...

What can you do to thrive through peri-menopause? Today we chat with the amazing Kimberly Vucurovic, also known as The Menopause Psychologist. This podcast episode is a must for every woman - whether you are currently in the journey of peri-menopause or whether it feels years away. We talk about the negative thoughts associated with peri-menopause, the overwhelm, and how we can work to shift our m...

Lucy Lines is an Embryologist, Fertility Educator and IVF Advocate and she runs @twolinesfertility instagram page where she shares so much valuable information. We were lucky to speak to Lucy all about how to prepare for IVF when that's been your recommended next step on your fertility journey. A must listen to all on the IVF journey! Be sure to let us know your thoughts - send us a DM on Instagra...

Bernadette Lack, or more colloquially known as B, is a midwife, PT, mum of 2 and fellow prolapser. Our conversation with B was delightfully multilayered, like a fresh croissant. We spoke about her personal experience with incontinence and prolapse, and her current work supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood through her businesses Core & Floor Restore, and Motheration. B'...

This short and sweet episode touches on one of the most common complaints we see at Hormone Health Studio - urinary tract infections (UTIs). We talk about exactly what UTIs are, who is most at risk, how the vaginal microbiome plays a role, same goes with hormones, and of course what you can start doing to get on top of recurrent UTIs. As always, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a DM on Instagra...

Seed Cycling - a bit of "woo woo" or a useful approach to using food as a nutritional tool for improving menstrual cycle symptoms? This this episode we chat with Sarina Coventry, a Nutritionist who uses Seed Cycling in her clinical practice with great results. She gives us a thorough insight into: What is Seed Cycling? How does one Seed Cycle? Who is Seed Cycling beneficial for? The nitty gritty o...

Natalie Kringoudis has an impressive bio...and it's no surprise considering she is THE Hormone Revolutionist. With over 20 years of experience supporting women as a TCM Practitioner, herbalist and Acupuncturist, Nat has gained a deep understanding of how and why we can experience particular symptoms and how to manage them. In this episode, Nat shares with us how she started her career and the many...

On average, around 80% of us with a period will experience Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). PMS symptoms can vary from one individual to another, and can be broken in subtypes such as physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioural. Can you believe that there were Canadian researchers in 2012 who tried to conclude that there wasn't a valid explanation for PMS and that it could be a "made up" condit...

Do you have golden poo? Or, are you like the majority of us and have reduce microbial diversity in our guts? In this episode we chat to self regarded Gut Nerd, Dr Brad Leech all about the complexity of the gut microbiome. Since graduating from his Health Science Degree in Naturopathy, Brad has gone on to further his education regarding gut health - so we had some questions for this gut expert.......

Elle Brown is a Clinical Nutritionist with a special interest in the Nervous System. In this episode we discuss with Elle how what we think and feel on a daily basis can have a physical impact on us in the form of symptoms. Elle mentions that every client she see's, no matter what health concern they are coming in with can benefit from learning how to support their Nervous System, which may also l...

In this weeks episode, we chat to Dr Melanie Jackson, home birth midwife and host of The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast. Melanie kindly talks us through her personal journey of birthing her two children at home with her learnt experiences as a midwife. Such a powerful birth story, with a sneak peak quote from Mel: "and I started hysterically laughing like a mad women, and I remember thinking maybe...

Content Warning: this episode discusses pregnancy and pregnancy loss which may be triggering for some listeners. This short and sweet episode touches on a few exciting topics. Georgia has an announcement, we have an update on what's happening at Hormone Health Studio in 2024, and Chloe shares a third trimester pregnancy update. Thank you for joining us for another year of Hormone Health Podcast an...