The Fanny Mechanic

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Body Contouring Surgery after Pregnancy and Weight loss. WE GO DEEP with Plastic Surgeon Dr Amira Sanki. Amira OPENS UP about cosmetic procedures commonly performed on breasts, bottoms, tummies, thighs, arms, face and neck. What is body contouring? What is its role after pregnancy and significant weight loss? Tummy tucks – what types are there? How is a tummy tuck d...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of weight loss. WE GO DEEP with Dietician Claire Ward. Claire OPENS UP about her online weight loss course, a course she has specially developed for people having weight loss surgery. She shares a heap of tips on weight loss whether you are thinking of having weight loss surgery or not. Why do we gain weight? Why are so many of us carrying excess kilos? Midlife weight gain &...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of what it’s like to be a pharmacist. WE GO DEEP with Sydney based pharmacist Adele Tahan. Adele OPENS UP the role of the pharmacist and shares tips for being the best pharmacist you can be. She shares stories about how pharmacists help people, day in, day out. We discuss, why it’s important to have a pharmacist you trust, just like having a GP you trust. As doct...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Labiaplasty. WE GO DEEP with Plastic Surgeon Dr Amira Sanki. Amira OPENS UP about this commonly performed cosmetic procedure where the labia minora are surgically decreased using different surgical techniques. Some women choose to have their labia trimmed and in this episode we find out why. Dr Amira Sanki is a specialist plastic surgeon based in Sydney’s South. She...

WE DIVE INTO how women can support women going through IVF. WE GO DEEP with Kit Peters, the Founder of Together We Wait. Kit OPENS UP about her solution focused online community which supports and brings together women going through IVF. This community is all about fostering connections, encouraging curiosity and creating clarity in the IVF process. We bring up a lot of C words and why they are pi...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of celebrity health issues. WE GO DEEP with Celebrity Kind journalist Nehal Dalgliesh. Nehal OPENS UP about Angelina Jolie, Selma Blair, Michael J Fox, Kim Kardashian, Caitlyn Jenner – how they have each been open with their individual health issues and have as a consequence, helped others with their health dilemmas and struggles. Connect with Celebrity Kind:  Soc...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of vulval dermatology. WE GO DEEP with Dermatologist Dr Eleni Yiasemides. Eleni OPENS UP about common vulval skin conditions women experience and how they can be treated. We discuss: What is the vulva? What are common skin issues down below? Why dermatologists are experts in the vulva. Why you should not be embarrassed to see a doctor about your down below issues. What are c...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of LOVE and other addictions. WE GO DEEP with psychotherapist Jessica-Ryan Zeman. Jessica OPENS UP about why people have addictions and how they can be treated. We focus mainly on LOVE addiction in this episode.   We discuss: Why do people develop addictions? What are some common addictions? We go through the 12 step programme for addictions. What makes someone a LOVE a...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of ANAESTHESIA. WE GO DEEP with Sydney based anesthetist Dr Cameron Hunt. Cameron OPENS UP about why he loves being an anesthetist and the mysteries and science behind anesthesia. Cameron answers many questions. Such as: How do you become an anesthetist? What is anesthesia? A day in the life of an anesthetist: - IVF procedures– egg collection. - Hysteroscopy / D&C - Lapa...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of nutrients and supplements after weight loss surgery. WE GO DEEP with nutritionist Jacqui Lewis of BN Multi. Jacqui OPENS UP about why it’s so important that people take supplements after their weight loss surgery. How does weight loss surgery impact our ability to absorb nutrients? Which nutrients are mostly impacted and why we should monitor these with blood tests? How c...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Single Motherhood by Choice. WE GO DEEP with Fertility Specialist Dr Raelia Lew. Raelia OPENS UP about how a single woman can go about having a child and creating a family. Are you single and want to be a mother? We discuss: - egg freezing - donor sperm and how to use it - egg donation - adoption - fostering Women share their experiences about being single mothers by choi...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of extracting sperm from testicles post vasectomy. WE GO DEEP with City Fertility Specialist Dr Helen Peric. Helen OPENS UP about this commonly performed medical procedure, why and how it’s done. What can the man and a couple going through this expect? How can a testicular sperm extraction be performed? How does a man prepare for this? Can anything go wrong? We discuss an in...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Pornography Addiction. WE GO DEEP with Dimitri Douchin. Dimitri OPENS UP about his personal addiction to pornography and how he kicked the addiction. He shares his why - why does he now help other men heal from this common problem ? Dimitri is generous with sharing his lived experience of being addicted to pornography. He takes us on a journey from his childhood in France...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Weight Loss and Meal replacements. WE GO DEEP with Glennis Winnett the woman behind the business Formulite. Glennis OPENS UP about how and why she created a product that helps people lose weight and maintain a healthy body weight. Why does Formulite include Lupin in their product range? How can we use meal replacements? Can anyone use them? What role do they play in weigh...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Naturopathy. WE GO DEEP with Naturopath Amanda Haberecht. Amanda OPENS UP about the many ways a naturopath can help couples conceive. How she can help improve a man’s sperm count, support a woman’s progesterone levels; the role of certain vitamins, minerals and herbs in hormone health. The importance of reviewing both the male and female in preconception care and infertil...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of genetic counselling. WE GO DEEP with Sydney based genetic counsellor Mona Saleh. Mona OPENS UP about her role as a genetics counsellor, what her work involves and how she helps people and their families across a wide range of genetic issues. What can happen if two people, who are related such as first cousins, have a child? What can this mean for their offspring? Is the c...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of the combined oral contraceptive pill. WE GO DEEP with Stefanie Valakas, Dietician who OPENS UP about her personal experiences of taking the pill. Stefanie shines a light on how the pill can cause nutrient deficiencies. Nutrient deficiencies can involve: Zinc Magnesium Selenium B group vitamins Why you should wait for at least 3 months to get pregnant after coming off the...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Medicinal Cannabis. WE GO DEEP with lead researcher Justin Sinclair. Justin OPENS UP about the Cannabis plant, its history, pharmacological actions and varied, widespread uses. He also talks about his developing PhD research looking into Cannabis and endometriosis. We discuss: Commonly used medications derived from plants The anatomy of the cannabis plant Uses for medicin...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of MTHFR and Methylation. WE GO DEEP with Naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist Carolyn Ledowsky. Carolyn OPENS UP about her views on the role of methylation and it’s importance in hormone metabolism, infertility, miscarriage and sperm health. She shares tips on running an online business. What is methylation? What does it do in the body? Why is it important in fertility an...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Financial Health. WE GO DEEP with accountant Craig Meade. Craig OPENS UP about his experiences as an accountant during the COVID- 19 pandemic and gives general advice on how to manage our finances not just now, but into the future. The COVID free future. How has COVID-19 impacted your financial health? Why budget? How often? What is a financial stethoscope? Financial educ...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Endometriosis and Nutrition. WE GO DEEP with dietician Stefanie Valakas. Stefanie OPENS UP about her personal experience of endometriosis, the dietary strategies she used to manage her symptoms and how she manages women with endometriosis and pelvic pain through diet. Connect with Stefanie Valakas: Website: thedietologist.com.au Book an appointment: thedietologist.com.au/...

WE DIVE INTO Female Genital Mutilation. WE GO DEEP with Gynaecologist A/Professor Nesrin Varol. She OPENS UP about Female Genital Mutilation, her PhD, what she has learnt and her experiences in Ethiopia. What is Female Genital Mutilation? Where does this happen? Why does it happen? How can women stop it? How do men feel about it? The role of men in abandonment of female genital mutilation: a syste...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Miscarriage. WE GO DEEP with Samantha Payne the cofounder and CEO of The Pink Elephants Support Network for Miscarriage. Samantha OPENS UP about her experience with pregnancy loss, how and why she established a support service for people affected by miscarriage. Listen to found out how THEY can help YOU. Connect with the Pink Elephant Support Network: The Pink Elephants S...

This week WE DIVE INTO the topic of low tox hairdressing and living. WE GO DEEP with hairdresser Kalli Fardoulis of Blown Away Hair Spa. Kalli OPENS UP about her health journey and how it changed her hairdressing business ethos and philosophy. Should women dye their hair when trying to make a baby or when pregnant? We discuss products and options. How can you make your hairdressing salon less toxi...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Uterus Transplantation. WE GO DEEP with Gynaecologist, Fertility Specialist Dr Anthony Marren. Dr Marren OPENS up about the what, why, who, where and how of womb transplantation. He answers these questions: What are the indications for uterine transplant? What makes a good donor and recipient? What are the potential risks? Why is it done? Who is doing this? Where is it pe...