Metabolic Balance Stories

In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, Cherry Wills speaks with Tarek Jabado, a Perth-based client who began Metabolic Balance with Dr. Michelle Musca in 2024. Tarek shares how weight gain, poor sleep, snoring, knee pain, low energy and feeling dismissed left him frustrated and unsure what to try next.  Through personalised nutrition, portion awareness, structured meals and practitioner gui...

In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, Cherry Wills speaks with Nic Hansen, who began Metabolic Balance in January 2026 after decades of chronic fatigue, psoriatic arthritis, pain, inflammation and weight challenges. Nic shares how exhaustion affected her work, movement, mental health and everyday life, and how support from practitioner Carolyn Allen helped her feel heard. Through personali...

Patricia Frederick brings a unique perspective to this episode as a French-trained chef, health coach and lifelong food lover who faced stage three breast cancer in her mid-sixties. After surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, she found her appetite, digestion, energy and confidence around food deeply affected. Even with strong nutrition knowledge, she needed support to rebuild in a structured, pers...

In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories , host Cherry Wills speaks with Rachael Fattore , a naturopath and Metabolic Balance practitioner from regional New South Wales. Rachael shares how her own healing journey began after a serious accident as a teenager, which led to chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and eventually a deep interest in natural health. Despite years of naturopathic knowledge, wh...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, Cherry Wills speaks with Gillian Miller, a naturopath and client of Metabolic Balance, After 50 years of yo-yo dieting and trying different approaches, Gillian reached a point where she wanted lasting change, not just another short-term result. With the support of her practitioner, Diana Burgess , and a personalised Metabolic Balance plan,...

Cherry Wills and Jacqui Lewis discuss how personalised nutrition fits alongside medical weight loss interventions like bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications. While these tools can be powerful, they are not complete solutions on their own. Without the right nutrition, clients may face muscle loss, malnutrition, and challenges with long-term sustainability. This episode highlights the importance o...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, host Cherry Wills speaks with osteopath and functional medicine practitioner Gerry Gajadharsingh to explore the clinical reality behind these medications. Together, they unpack: How GLP-1 and GIP drugs work in the body The benefits for appetite, insulin resistance, and weight loss What the latest research (including the SURMOUNT-4 trial) re...

After years of unexplained symptoms and “normal” medical tests, Jacqueline Riddell experienced heart palpitations, mood swings, fatigue, and brain fog. With guidance from her practitioner Georgia Single, she followed a personalised nutrition plan through Metabolic Balance®. Within weeks, her palpitations stopped, her energy returned, and over 18 weeks she lost 14kg regaining her wellbeing and conf...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, host Cherry Wills speaks with Metabolic Balance® practitioners Katie King and Karen Pyke about the role of personalised nutrition in sports performance, recovery, and long-term health. Many athletes train hard but struggle with fatigue, injuries, and slow recovery because their nutrition is not aligned with their individual needs. Katie and...

After menopause, Sandra began gaining weight rapidly and felt unlike herself. Despite trying different approaches, nothing seemed to work, and she felt frustrated and low in energy. At 57, weighing 92 kg, she decided to start the Metabolic Balance program with practitioner Diana Burgess. Within weeks she noticed positive changes, including reduced puffiness, improved energy, and better sleep with...

In this episode Cherry Wills speaks with Jeannette Scapens , a Metabolic Balance practitioner and naturopath based in Adelaide, Australia. Jeannette shares her personal journey from struggling with fatigue, weight gain, and thyroid dysfunction to rediscovering her health through personalized nutrition with Metabolic Balance. After years of feeling unwell despite trying various approaches, she bega...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories Podcast, Cherry Wills speaks with Lisa Wallace , a teacher from Brisbane, Australia, about her journey with Metabolic Balance. Lisa first sought help after struggling with long COVID symptoms for nearly a year, which affected her confidence and daily life. After beginning the Metabolic Balance program with practitioner Sharon Carius , Lisa followed...

In this episode, Cherry Wills and Metabolic Balance® practitioner Araleena Isse explore what sustainable health transformation really looks like. Instead of quick fixes or restrictive dieting, they discuss how personalised nutrition through Metabolic Balance supports long-term metabolic health helping clients nourish their bodies, stabilise energy, and build a calmer relationship with food. They a...

Jelena Hahn shares her experience of stepping away from quick fixes such as injectables and moving toward a more sustainable relationship with food and her body. She reflects on the mental fatigue that often comes with appetite-suppressing approaches constant food decisions, fluctuating energy, and the feeling of never quite settling into something that feels supportive long term. Over six months...

If you’ve ever felt like your body simply won’t respond no matter how healthy you eat or how hard you try this episode will speak directly to you. Joanne lived for years with lipoedema, a condition that left her legs heavy, swollen, and painful. She tried countless diets, pushed herself harder, and still felt like nothing would change. The emotional weight of that struggle will feel familiar to an...

In this inspiring episode, Ruth Neethling shares her powerful Metabolic Balance journey and how working with practitioner Diana Burgess helped her move from exhaustion and anxiety to feeling calm, energised, and healthy again. After years of inflammation, stress, misdiagnosis, and emotional strain, Ruth reached a point where she knew she couldn’t continue alone. Starting Metabolic Balance became t...

In this episode, Kirsten Chick, nutritional therapist, educator, and author, joins Cherry Wills to explore how mindful eating, sensory awareness, and metabolic balance can transform your relationship with food. Kirsten explains how slowing down and paying attention to taste, texture, and sensation may help calm the nervous system, switch digestion back on, and support more stable hunger and fullne...

In this episode, our expert panel addresses myths and misconceptions about the Metabolic Balance program, offering clarity on what the plan truly involves and how it supports sustainable, long-term health. The discussion highlights the value of professional guidance when navigating nutrition choices and personalised weight management strategies. The panel explores key concerns, including whether M...

In this episode, Bryce Davies shares how personalised nutrition helped him break years of weight-loss frustration and finally feel light, energised, and confident again. At the beginning of the year, Bryce was 92.5 kg and struggling to keep the weight off. He wanted to feel stronger on the hills, improve his running, and age with more ease but nothing seemed to stick. With the support of his Metab...

In this episode, Metabolic Balance practitioner Kari Hochachka shares how a personalised, real-food reset helped her move beyond joint pain, headaches, broken sleep, and perimenopausal symptoms, while achieving sustainable weight loss and steady energy. Kari explains why Metabolic Balance is not a restrictive diet but a structured plan that clarifies what to eat, balances blood sugar, and builds c...

In this episode, Metabolic Balance practitioner Tammy Footit shares her personal and professional journey with the program. Initially unsure about working in the weight loss space, Tammy was inspired by a colleague’s transformation and decided to try the program herself during the COVID-19 lockdown. What followed was a shift in both her health and her clinical focus. Tammy explains how Metabolic B...

This episode is about how Metabolic Balance supports men and why they often thrive with this approach. Practitioners share that men respond well to clear structure, stay consistent with guidance, and are motivated by visible results like weight loss, better energy, and improved sleep. They value the simplicity of real food over supplements, often seeing quick changes in abdominal fat, blood sugar...

In this episode, Metabolic Balance practitioners discuss how personalised nutrition may support clients navigating depression, anxiety, and low mood. With so many people feeling emotionally flat or chronically depleted, the panel explores how stabilising blood sugar, improving nutrient absorption, and removing inflammatory eating patterns may support both mental and emotional wellbeing. Through re...

In this expert panel discussion, Metabolic Balance practitioners from across Australia explore how personalised nutrition supports improved energy and sleep—two of the most common challenges clients face. From stress-related insomnia to that mid-afternoon crash, they unpack why real, tailored food is foundational to restoring metabolic rhythm. The panel discusses how blood sugar balance, anti-infl...

In this episode, Ellie Robison returns to the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast one year after her first interview. After struggling for years with unresolved health concerns ranging from gynaecological issues to neurological symptoms Ellie shares how Metabolic Balance gave her a structured, sustainable way to take charge of her wellbeing. Ellie opens up about the emotional and physical shifts tha...