Love & Guts

#251 Nicole Bijlsma is a woman of passion, and her passion lies in environmental medicine. Nicole was a former naturopath and acupuncturist with 15 years of clinical experience who changed her career pathway to become a building biologist after noticing a strong correlation with many of her patients illnesses and health hazards in their home. Nicole is the author of the best seller Healthy Home, H...

#250 Dr. Paula Smith-Brown is the Clinical Science Lead at Microba and an Adjunct Lecturer at the Centre for Microbiome Research at The Queensland University of Technology. She is a PhD-qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian who combines her experience as a microbiome researcher and healthcare professional to translate the latest science on the gut microbiome into practical clinical application...

#249 Tara Nelson is a West Australian-based naturopath with over 24 years of clinical experience. After many years of seeing primarily thyroid conditions in her clinic, Tara went into researching for herself and further education in order to improve her clinical outcomes in her complex thyroid patients. Tara has developed a six-week online practitioner thyroid training program to further educate p...

#248 Gavin Guard believes that the average doctor visit is not giving patients the time and support they deserve. He graduated summa cum laude from Whitman College with a bachelor's in biochemistry before completing graduate medical school training at the University of Colorado.  Since then, he's completed training with the Institute for Functional Medicine, is a Kresser Institute ADAPT Level 1 Cl...

#247 Dr. Drossman received gastroenterology training at the University of North Carolina where he founded the UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders. Dr Drossman is currently the Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Psychiatry in Gastroenterology at UNC. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a Master of the American College of Gastroenterology, Past-President of the Amer...

#246 Angela Carroll is a sought after Business, Speaking and Performance coach, helping Natural Health Care Practitioners to grow and scale their business without the burnout. Angela has worked in the Natural Medicine industry for three decades. She has run her own Practice and trained and educated over 10,000 Natural Health Care Practitioners on evidence -based Natural Medicine and how to run a s...

#245 Dr. Paula Smith-Brown is the Clinical Science Lead at Microba and an Adjunct Lecturer at Centre for Microbiome Research at The Queensland University of Technology. She is a PhD qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian who combines her experience as a microbiome researcher and healthcare professional to translate the latest science on the gut microbiome into practical clinical application.  I...

#244 Georgia is a naturopath and nutritionist with 17 years' experience who's clinical practice specialises in women's health, particularly hormone imbalance and fertility and conception issues as well as pregnancy and postpartum support. She has a Masters in Human Nutrition,  Bachelor of Health Science (Comp Med) and Advanced Diploma in Health Science (Naturopathy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine) and...

#243 Dr Azita Moradi is the Founder and CEO of Freed ( www.freed.global ), an organisation dedicated to assisting individuals and teams develop sustainable resilience and well-being strategies to thrive in complexity. Dr. Azita Moradi is a graduate of Monash University and is a fellow the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She is also an adjunct senior lecturer at Monash Un...

#242 Gabriela Rosa is a world-renowned fertility specialist, reproductive health educator, and sexuality researcher. Since 2001, Gabriela and her team of clinicians blend evidence-based science into a holistic, supportive, education-focused approach to fertility treatment. Her proven and effective methodology delivers a 78.8% live birth rate even when other treatments have previously failed. In 20...

#241 Dr Michael Breus is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 and, with a specialty in Clinical Sleep Disorders and is one of only 160 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. In addition to his private p...

#240 Dr Jason Hawrelak is a research scientist, educator, naturopath, and Western herbalist with more than 18 years of clinical experience. Jason practices at Goulds Natural Medicine, a 136-year-old natural medicine apothecary, and clinic located in central Hobart. He did his Honours and PhD degrees examining the causes of dysbiosis and the capacity of probiotics, prebiotics, and herbal medicines...

#239 Dr Victoria Sampson obtained her Bachelor in Dental Surgery from Barts and the London, where she was also chosen to represent the UK in a four month training program at the renowned Karolinska Institute in Sweden. She then completed her Foundation Training in central London, ranking in the top 100 newly qualified dentist in the country. Victoria pays particular attention to the connection bet...

#238 Kelly Brogan, M.D. is a holistic psychiatrist, author of the NY Times Bestselling book, A Mind of Your Own, Own Your Self, the children's book, A Time For Rain, and co-editor of the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. She is the founder of the online healing program Vital Mind Reset, and the membership community, Vital Life Project. She completed her psychiatric training...

#237 Georgia is a naturopath and nutritionist with 17 years' experience who's clinical practice specialises in women's health, particularly hormone imbalance and fertility and conception issues as well as pregnancy and postpartum support. She has a Masters in Human Nutrition,  Bachelor of Health Science (Comp Med) and Advanced Diploma in Health Science (Naturopathy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine) and...

#236 Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician, New York Times bestselling author, educator, and consultant. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon. His focus is on helping identify and resolve the biological basis for "stuckness" in the body...

#235 Emily started her career as an archaeologist specialising in prehistoric human nutrition before training as a Nutritional Therapist to translate her enthusiasm for human nutrition into personalised, cutting-edge nutritional and lifestyle medicine. Emily has five years of clinical experience within the industry from running her own private practice, working within the supplement industry, and...

#234 I was recently interviewed by Biopractica on the subject of IBS. I thought it may be a great time of the year to share this episode with you. To be honest, given that 1 in 5 Australians experience symptoms of IBS at some time in their lives according to the gastroenterological society of Australia I figure that it's always an appropriate time to be having these discussions. I hope that you en...

#233 Dr. Karin is a board-certified Naturopathic physician, graduating from Bastyr University. She received her undergraduate degree in biomedical science from Grand Valley State University, where she excelled as a student-athlete. After her collegiate experience and witnessing the traumatic unfolding of 9/11, Karin was called to serve in the military as a Naval aviator and deployed to Afghanistan...

#232 Lesley Braun is a well-respected integrative medicine leader who is passionate about improving public health, ensuring health professionals understand the therapeutic power of herbs and nutritional supplements and their patients have access to sound information and a variety of safe treatment options. Dr Braun is the Blackmores Institute Director. Dr Braun is also an Adjunct Associate Profess...

#231 Petrea King is the Founder and CEO of the Quest for Life Foundation which she established in 1989 after her unexpected recovery from leukaemia. Petrea is a well-known author of nine best-selling books. She is an inspirational keynote speaker, teacher, and facilitator. Petrea is also qualified as a naturopath, herbalist, clinical hypnotherapist, yoga and meditation teacher and has been a regul...

#230 Dr. Allison Siebecker is a professor of Advanced Gastroenterology, an international lecturer, researcher, award-winning author, and the 2021 lifetime achievement Borborygmus award recipient from the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Siebecker has specialized in SIBO since 2010, is a SIBO patient herself, and is a pioneer of integrative SIBO treatments and education,...

#229 Tara Nelson, is a West Australian-based naturopath with over 24 years of clinical experience. After many years of seeing primarily thyroid conditions in her clinic, Tara went into researching for herself and further education in order to improve her clinical outcomes in her complex thyroid patients. Tara has developed a six-week online practitioner thyroid training program to further educate...

#228 This week you indulge me by listening to a conversation I had with my husband Guy Lawrence. We answer some of your questions including, how we began our individual wellness journeys and the daily non-negotiables that feed our soul and ensure we bring joy into our lives. Show notes Guy Lawrence  offerings  and  podcast BetterMe tea

#227 Erin Kyna is a sexuality healer and coach, liberating women to experience their pleasure potential in all areas of life including sex. Her journey has been one of a coach and healer on the path to empowerment for the last ten years, travelling the world, and guiding other women along their path as she follows hers. Erin believes we all have the goddess inside of us. The goddess who is sacred,...