The Holistic Health Podcast

Episode Summary: In this episode, Nat's Mum joins Nat on the podcast to discuss her experience in supporting her daughter (Nat) through Anorexia. She gives us an insight into how she felt, the struggles she had had, what she felt worked for her, and lots more! If you need support around any type of eating disorder, a great source of support is The Butterfly Foundation.  

Topics include: The two layers of immunity + where they are found Gut-immune connection Food as medicine - practical tips including foods to eat and meal ideas Our fave nutrients for immune support  Our fave herbs for immune support Thinking outside the box to support your immune system Essential oils for an immune system hug

Our Guest: Amie Skilton Former functional medicine practitioner of 18 years, Amie Skilton’s view of root cause medicine was forever altered as a result of an environmentally acquired illness. In 2017, after developing CIRS herself, she discovered the world of building biology and the various ways in which the built environment has a profound impact on human health. She realized her naturopathic, n...

Topics include: Tips on eating well during isolation Managing trigger foods + "picking" Some of our fave iso food discoveries + Kate's new obsession with lollies baby carrots Making movement happen + what we are doing  Nourishing your mental + emotional health Relationships in Iso Getting crafty + creative Links mentioned: The Body Coach Yoga Glo Buckwheat Seed Bread Spirit Hacking...

Our guest Kate Caddle: Kate believes that every woman deserves to be empowered and that the container of conception and pregnancy is the perfect conduit for that awakening. She is an award-winning intuitive life coach, speaker, and writer, as well as a mama and wife. Through her online space, coaching sessions, luna circles, The Awakened Pregnancy Podcast and sold-out workshops and speaking events...

Our Guest: Dr. Ken McGrath is the Clinical Liaison Manager with Microba. He obtained his PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Pathology from the University of Queensland, and has a research background in microbial genomics, including human microbiomes and metagenomic analysis. Ken was the manager of a DNA sequencing laboratory 10 years prior to joining Microba, and is a member of several internationa...

Topics Include: Thyroid health after your thyroid is removed Dealing with painful periods Histamine, low progesterone and racing heart pre-period The deal with dairy - is it really that bad? + Lots more!  

About Our Guest: Dr Pribyl is the Senior Scientist and Research Officer with biotech company Microba, a leader in the analysis of the gut microbiome. She has expertise in human microbiome research, microbiology, and stress physiology in fish. She also has a passion for science communication to support science-informed decision making. Dr Pribyl received her Ph. D. in Fisheries Science in 2010 from...

Topics Include: Thyroid Goitres/Nodules and understanding the types Advocating for yourself with Thyroid Issues Tips on treating acne after stopping the pill  Emotions leading up to periods Tips to fight constipation  Best vitamins/probiotics for toddlers Ways to assist immune function Kate's opinion + decision around Chemo versus natural Cancer treatment 

Guest Bio: Elizabeth  Cullen is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist. She is the founder of The Dao Health based in Caringbah in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire where her and her team of Chinese Medicine practitioners are dedicated to creating a practice where patients of the West can confidently and safely experience and benefit treatment learnt from the East. Through the use o...

Our Guest - Amy Needham Amy is a Nutrition & Performance Coach. She currently lectures and mentors in Performance Nutrition to a variety of people across the world including doctors. Amy sees clients both online and face to face, with most of these clients looking for body transformations & a mental shift in regards to health. Amy was a competitive gymnast for 10years, and has several qual...

Topics Include: Kate's trip to Hope 4 Cancer in Mexico Details on the Integrative + Natural Therapies Kate has been using so far Kate's support crew of experts + everyday legends and why it's important to approach it this way Food + Supplements to support her through overcoming Cancer and decreasing side effects of Chemo Dealing with the emotional aspect of this journey Kate's...

About our guest: Nikki is a period expert and founder of the epic company Moonbox. Moonbox is about transforming the way women experience their periods. It’s about busting period taboos & creating a world without period pain, shame and monthly suffering. It’s about providing a holistic, effective & long term approach to balancing hormones & relieving menstrual symptoms naturally – with...

Zhenya is, an I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist , with Level 2 study and certification, Holistic Nutritionist, Wellness Consultant and Yoga Instructor with 16 years in the wellness industry, is driven to empower people to be aware of their own bodies, to live a healthy life and make conscious decisions about their own health and for their personal wellbeing. Zhenya is also the co-owner of Propp...

Topics Include: In this podcast we explore the myths and truths behind the popular documentary "The Game Changers". We talk about all the things you're wondering after watching the doco. Including: Bias of the film, and was there an attempt to show both sides The "experiments" in the film including the erection experiment and the "cloud blood" experiment. What do...

Zhenya Gerson is an I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist , with Level 2 study and certification, Holistic Nutritionist, Wellness Consultant and Yoga Instructor with 16 years in the wellness industry, is driven to empower people to be aware of their own bodies, to live a healthy life and make conscious decisions about their own health and for their personal wellbeing. Zhenya is also the co-founder...

Topics Include: Update on Kate's Breast Cancer journey Defining PCOS (it may not be what you think) Getting a correct diagnosis Different types of PCOS and why it matters Health consequences of sweeping it under the carpet To keto or not to keto Dietary principles for treating PCOS Is it forever? The most effective supplement interventions 

Topics include: Kate's breast Cancer diagnosis Why it can be harder to stay on track during the silly season Tips on navigating social situations with alcohol Tips on navigating social situations with food that doesn’t align with what makes you feel good Declining drinks/foods nicely, should you do it or should you accept it? Practical strategies to help you not go backwards in your healing j...

Topics Include: What does play mean The proven benefits of play for your health Our fave ways to play as an adult Reflections on our favourite 80s and 90s childhood games and bringing it back Getting over the idea that play is a waste of time  Making it happen in reality Resources: Play TED talk by Stuart Brown 

Topic Include: Uncovering your relationship with alcohol  Exploring emotional versus physical impact of alcohol Social norm reflections and insights Breaking out of the cycle with practical tips How much is too much? Best and worst types to consume Impact on your health - gut, hormones and sleep Managing/preventing hangovers with natural medicine

Topics Include: How to know if you are experiencing brain fog Main causes and what it could be telling you Blood sugar imbalances are real Thyroid health and brain fog Is it in my gut? Foods to fight the fog Supplements to enhance concentration and cognition Essential oils to boost productivity Non-Food based mental performance hacks Resources: Nat's snobby mushroom cacao elixir recipe: 1 hea...

Topics Include: What’s considered a low libido The main causes of low libido in females Foods to boost libido Rolling with your cycle  Supplements for libido Essential oils for libido Sex post kids - expectations and reality Tips for making sex work in your busy life Resources: Hormone Summit 

Meet Our Guest: Jordanna is an author, podcaster, manifestor, lunar lover and (closet) stand-up comic, who has a knack for taking mind-exploding spiritual concepts and making them digestible, relatable and applicable to everyone. Jords runs two incredible podcasts- one solo called Lunar Lover and one with the beautiful Hollie Azzorpardi called The Middle. Jords has also recently released an absolu...

Topics Include: Nat’s & Kate's personal journey with disordered eating and body image Strategies and practical tips that helped us heal Using bandaids as stepping stones for healing emotional and/or binge eating “Doing the work” and why this is where the magic happens Our thoughts on whether it ever leaves you 

Guest Bio: Bio: Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner and the author of seven books, including the National Bestseller,  The Essential Oils Hormone Solution , focused on balancing hormones with the power of essential oils, and the #1 Amazon Bestseller  The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils . For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on h...