Metabolic Balance Stories

In this episode, Brisbane-based naturopath and Metabolic Balance® practitioner Sarah Christensen challenges the “too restrictive” myth—showing how a personalised Metabolic Balance meal plan can actually bring more variety, food enjoyment, and sustainable habits. She shares how adding structure (not more willpower) helped curb constant snacking, restore energy, and support a steadier metabolism—and...

In this episode, Cherry speaks with Ramiza Hassan , who opens up about her journey to finding balance, confidence, and peace with food through Metabolic Balance ®. Ramiza had tried everything to lose weight eating what she thought was healthy but nothing seemed to work. Once she began Metabolic Balance, things started to shift. She lost weight naturally, started sleeping better, and, most importan...

In this episode, nutritionist and Metabolic Balance practitioner Angelica Hazel Toutounji shares how following a personalised Metabolic Balance meal plan helped her release 10 kilos, manage Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and build the foundations that supported her through a stage 3 HER2-positive breast cancer diagnosis. She also discusses how Metabolic Balance supports women’s health, fertility, and me...

In this episode, Bhavesh Nathoo shares how Metabolic Balance helped him break free from chronic pain, inflammation, fatigue, and achieve lasting weight loss and better health. At 95 kilos, Bhavesh was at his heaviest and struggling with persistent shoulder pain, sore knees, and poor sleep. Even simple daily activities felt uncomfortable, and healing seemed impossible. After months of ignoring thes...

In this episode Gillian Gee from Christchurch, New Zealand, shares her health journey with the Metabolic Balance program, guided by her practitioner Araleena Isse. After years of trying unsustainable diets like the “bread diet” and Jenny Craig, Gillian explains why Metabolic Balance was different a simple, personalised meal plan using everyday whole foods from her local supermarket.  She shares ho...

In this episode naturopath and Metabolic Balance practitioner Beth Klenner shares her story alongside her brother Russell, one of her very first clients. Beth reflects on her seven years as a practitioner, while Russell opens up about his health struggles and how following a personalised Metabolic Balance meal plan supported his weight loss, improved energy, and overall health. Together, they high...

In this episode our expert panel explores the rise of health misinformation online and why professional guidance matters when it comes to nutrition, weight loss, and lifestyle change. The discussion highlights the risks of following unqualified influencers, how to identify credible practitioners, and the role of Metabolic Balance in providing a structured, evidence-based approach to health. The pa...

In this episode Shelley and Darryl Blackburn from Brisbane share how Metabolic Balance simplified their daily life, improved their health, and reshaped their relationship with food. The couple talk about how stressful meal planning used to be — from overbuying food to regretting poor choices. With Metabolic Balance, a personalised meal plan, and the guidance of their practitioner Sarah Christensen...

In this episode Katie King shares how Metabolic Balance gave her the structure and confidence to achieve consistent results for clients — and reshaped her own approach as a practitioner. She recalls the early frustration of wanting to help clients lose weight and improve health but lacking the right tools. By combining healthy eating principles with a personalised food list, Katie saw lasting bene...

In this episode Melisa Byrne, an experienced Metabolic Balance practitioner and naturopath from Adelaide, explains how the Metabolic Balance programme supports women during and after menopause, particularly those struggling with insulin resistance and weight changes. With over 13 years of experience, Melisa shares practical insights into how personalised nutrition and targeted meal plans help addr...

In this episode - Alison shares how Metabolic Balance helped her transform her mindset and develop a healthier relationship with food, moving from restriction to freedom. Alison Hilton, from regional Western Australia, openly shares her personal experience with the Metabolic Balance meal plan. She candidly reveals how she tackled initial challenges, including adjusting to a new approach to nutriti...

“I was having migraines 6 nights a week… and nothing was helping.” Lesley tried medication after medication for over 30 years, but the pain kept coming back—until she changed how she ate. In this episode, Lesley opens up about her experience with chronic migraines and how a personalised Metabolic Balance meal plan helped her regain control. Alongside her practitioner Josie, they talk about the sma...

Join us for this inspiring episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, where Julie Harris shares her incredible journey of transformation through personalised nutrition. After battling breast cancer, enduring chemotherapy, and dealing with the challenges of surgical menopause, Julie struggled with weight gain, disrupted sleep, and fatigue. Discover how the Metabolic Balance program, tailored...

In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, mindset coach and naturopath Angela Carroll dives into how mindset, accountability, and personalised nutrition can create real, lasting change in your health and wellbeing. She explains how the Metabolic Balance program differs from a generic diet—and why that difference matters. Discover how the Metabolic Balance meal plan supports hormone balance, re...

This episode shares the inspiring journey of Kevin and Rosemarie, a couple who turned to Metabolic Balance to regain their health, energy, and joy. From managing chronic reflux, diverticulitis, and joint discomfort to losing over 20kg and rebuilding confidence after a traumatic accident—this is a story of real results and sustainable lifestyle change. You'll hear how a personalised Metabolic...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories Podcast, host Cherry Wills sits down with an expert panel to discuss the remarkable potential of the Metabolic Balance program combined with modern medical interventions like GLP-1 injectable medications. Discover how personalised nutrition can drastically enhance medication effectiveness, reduce inflammation, control cravings ("food noise&quot...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, hosts Cherry Wills, Holly, and Dean Hough discuss their transformative journey through the Metabolic Balance nutrition program. They share their personal health challenges, including weight issues and fibromyalgia, and how the program has positively impacted their lives. The conversation highlights the importance of mindset, support, and ac...

Can the right food really transform your health during menopause? Suzie shares her inspiring Metabolic Balance journey and the results speak for themselves. At 51, Suzie was struggling with joint pain, hot flushes, fatigue, and brain fog even though she thought she was already eating healthy. After trying detoxes, general diet plans, and supplements, nothing worked long-term… until she discovered...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, host Cherry Wills speaks with clinical nutritionist Jayne Mossop about her journey with Metabolic Balance and its impact on her clients' health. They discuss the importance of personalised nutrition, the role of food in overall well-being, and share inspiring success stories from Jayne's practice. The conversation highlights the s...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, host Cherry Wills speaks with Karlie McKeand, an experienced naturopath and founder of the Emotional Release Technique (ERT). They discuss the importance of individualized health approaches, the role of emotions in physical health, and how ERT can help clients overcome emotional barriers to achieve their health goals. The conversation empha...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, host Cherry Wills shares her personal journey with metabolic balance alongside practitioner Karen Pyke. They discuss the transformative power of nutrition, Cherry's health struggles, and her path to becoming a nutritional therapist. The conversation also covers the challenges and successes of building a practice in Australia and the gr...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, Cherry Wills interviews Richard Barrett, who shares his transformative journey with the Metabolic Balance program. Richard discusses how he and his wife were introduced to the program, the health challenges they faced, and the significant improvements they experienced in their well-being. He highlights the ease of following the diet, the jo...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, host Cherry Wills speaks with nutritionist Chiza Westcarr about her personal health journey, including her diagnosis of Graves disease and how she turned to metabolic balance for recovery. They discuss the importance of nutrition, particularly during menopause, and how dietary changes can significantly impact health and well-being. Chiza sh...

In this conversation, Cherry Wills and Karen Jones discuss the importance of metabolic flexibility, autophagy, and the impact of snacking on health, particularly during perimenopause. They emphasize a food-first approach to health, overcoming dietary fears, and share transformative client success stories. The discussion also highlights the role of the microbiome in metabolic health and the need fo...

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance ANZ podcast, experts discuss the various applications of the Metabolic Balance program, particularly for individuals with specific needs such as athletes and those with chronic health issues. They share success stories, the science behind the program, and the importance of individualized nutrition. The conversation also highlights the role of circadian rhyt...