Sana Sessions

The Mid-Year Glow Up — Small Habits, Big Results Feeling like your energy, digestion and mood took a dip as the cooler months set in? In this episode, we're breaking down the mid-year glow up that has nothing to do with restriction or reinvention and everything to do with the small, sustainable habits that actually move the needle on your gut health, hormones, nervous system and energy. No dramati...

In this episode, Brianna is joined by Fiona Getty, certified menopause coach and founder of She Menopause Coaching. Fiona shares her extraordinary personal journey through perimenopause, from debilitating migraines and daily bleeding to being told she was "too young" and advised to seek counselling, and how finally finding the right care transformed her health, confidence, and career in her 50s. T...

In this episode, Bri, women's health naturopath at The Sana Co., delivers a no-nonsense crash course in perimenopause and menopause.  She breaks down the hormonal sequence behind the symptoms that so many women are told are simply stress, aging, or all in their head. If you have ever felt like you are waking up with a new symptom every day and going in circles trying to manage them, this episode i...

Endometriosis and the Gut Microbiome In this episode, Bri and Karah dive deep into one of the most underappreciated connections in women's health: the relationship between endometriosis and the gut microbiome. If you have been told your gut symptoms are "just IBS" or that endometriosis is purely a reproductive condition, this episode is for you. In this episode we cover: What endometriosis actuall...

AMH and Fertility: What Your Results Actually Mean Content note: This episode discusses AMH, fertility testing, infertility, and the emotional experience of trying to conceive. In this episode, Brianna and Teresa unpack one of the most misunderstood markers in women's reproductive health, AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone), and why a low result is a data point, not a destiny. AMH is produced by the foll...

Your microbiome is one of the most responsive systems in your body and in this episode, we're breaking down exactly how to work with it, not against it. We cover the real timeline of microbiome change (hint: it starts sooner than you think), what different dietary approaches actually do to your gut bacteria, and the underappreciated role of when and how often you eat. In this episode: How quickly...

If you have been told your period pain is normal, this episode is for you. Endometriosis affects an estimated one in nine women, yet the average diagnostic delay is still a staggering ten years. In this episode of Sana Sessions, we take a deep dive into what endometriosis actually is, why it is so frequently missed, and what a comprehensive, root-cause approach to management looks like, beyond the...

Why You're Still Bloated (And What to Do About It) If you've ever unbuttoned your jeans after dinner, lived in trackpants to survive the afternoon, or been told "it's just IBS" — this one's for you. In today's episode, Karah and Theresa break down one of the most common complaints they see in clinic: bloating. Not just what it is, but why it's happening, what it's actually telling you about your g...

In this episode, clinical nutritionist Sienna continues her conversation with Occupational Therapist Alex Kearney on a topic that affects far more people than we often realise overeating and binge eating. This is an honest, evidence-based, and deeply human conversation about our relationship with food, our bodies, and the pressures we navigate every single day. What we cover in this episode: Set p...

In this episode, Sienna sits down with occupational therapist Alex Kearney to unpack one of the most misunderstood and stigmatised topics in health: overeating and binge eating. What starts as a well-intentioned effort to "eat healthier" can quietly evolve into something far more complex, and most of us would never even realise it. Alex brings a unique occupational therapy lens to the conversation...

In this episode of Sana Sessions, Karah sits down with Dr. Hannah Watson- founder of Acupuncture Wellness Co., BaZi practitioner, and Chinese medicine expert with over 12 years in practice, to unpack what the Year of the Horse really means, and why it's anything but simple. Hannah breaks down BaZi (the Four Pillars of Destiny), how it differs from Western astrology, and why this particular year......

The Gut-Skin Connection: Why Your Skin Issues Start From Within If you've been battling acne, eczema, rosacea, or perioral dermatitis and feel like nothing is working, this episode is for you. Karah and Teresa break down the science behind the gut-skin axis and explain why treating skin conditions topically is often just a band-aid solution. In this episode we cover: What the gut-skin axis is and...

In this episode of Sana Sessions, Brianna and Sienna tackle one of the most commonly dismissed yet deeply disruptive health experiences for women- PMS and PMDD. Spoiler: it's not just part of being a woman, and there is so much you can do about it. They break down the difference between PMS and PMDD, including why PMDD is less about your hormone levels and more about how your brain and nervous sys...

Struggling with bloating, reflux, constipation, loose stools or persistent gut symptoms despite eating well and taking supplements? In this episode of Sana Sessions, Clinical Nutritionist Sienna and Naturopath Karah break down the often overlooked drivers of poor gut health that go far beyond food choices. Instead of focusing on restrictive diets or quick fixes, they explore how stress, undereatin...

Why do we overeat even when we’re not hungry? And why does it feel so hard to stop? In this episode of Sana Sessions, Clinical Nutritionist Sienna unpacks the real reasons behind overeating and emotional eating and explains why it’s not a willpower issue. Instead, overeating is often a nervous system response to stress, restriction, emotional overwhelm, and depletion. We cover the key biological a...

In this episode of Sana Sessions, Teresa dives deep into one of her favourite and most underestimated nutrients, vitamin D. Often dismissed as just a “bone health vitamin,” vitamin D is actually a hormone that influences immunity, mood, energy, fertility, hormones, skin health and gut function. This episode explores: • Why vitamin D behaves like a hormone • The connection between vitamin D, PMS, P...

Histamine isn’t just about hay fever. If you’re dealing with bloating, migraines, anxiety, PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, brain fog, reflux, skin flares, or “random” symptoms that don’t seem connected... this episode might change everything. In this episode of Sana Sessions, Sienna and Brianna break down what histamine actually is, why it accumulates, how it impacts your gut, hormones and nervous syste...

In this episode of Sana Sessions, Karah and Teresa share an honest conversation about their experience with preconception, pregnancy and postpartum, from prenatal, to breastfeeding and everything in between.    Resources & Links: Book a FREE discovery call with our Naturopaths → [ BOOK HERE ] Follow us on Instagram → [ @thesanaco ] Download the Reducing Anxiety Ebook → [ DOWNLOAD HERE ] Share...

In this episode, we dive into what the naturopathy course really entails and how to thrive, not just survive, while studying. We unpack the structure of the course, clinic expectations, assignments and student clinic hours, and the reality of balancing life, study and self-growth. But we don’t stop there, we also share our best strategies to help you get the most out of your student years through...

In this episode of Sana Sessions, Karah and Teresa chat about how to truly listen to your body and recognise the subtle signs it gives before bigger issues appear. From bloating and acne to PMS and immune crashes, your body is constantly communicating — you just have to learn its language. They share what’s actually normal when it comes to digestion, skin, and cycles, plus practical ways to track...

In this episode of Sana Sessions, nutritionist Sienna Mihaly debunks the myths around Cortisol, explaining why it’s not always the enemy and when understood can give us a lot of insight into the state of your nervous system. She shares her practical tips for managing your cortisol to take control of your health for good!  Resources & Links: Book a FREE discovery call with our Naturopaths → [ B...

In this episode of Sana Sessions, Naturopath Karah and Nutritionist Sienna chat all things food anxiety.  Patients often express a fear around eating due to their digestive symptoms and not knowing how their gut is going to react. In this episode Karah and Sienna unpack the implications of this and how we can navigate our way out of this pattern. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why food anxiety...

In this episode of Sana Sessions, Naturopaths Teresa and Brianna unpack the gaps in traditional sex education. Together, they dive into the conversations most of us should have had in school, but didn’t. From understanding your cycle beyond “the period talk” to myths around contraception, libido, and fertility, this is a refreshingly real, evidence-based take on sex ed for adults who want to feel...

Clear Skin Secrets: What Your GP Won’t Tell You About Adult Acne Acne isn’t just a teenage problem. More women than ever are experiencing adult acne, often leaving them frustrated, self-conscious, and overwhelmed with conflicting advice. In this episode of Sana Sessions, Karah and Teresa uncover the hidden drivers behind adult acne and share practical strategies that go far beyond topical skincare...

Welcome to Sana Sessions — the podcast where gut health, skin, and hormones take centre stage. Hosted by expert Naturopaths and Nutritionists from The Sana Co, we cut through the fluff to bring you real talk, practical tools, and the inside scoop on feeling your best from the inside out. To book your free discovery call with our practitioners head online and select your time!    www.thesanaco.com....