The Holistic Health Podcast

If you've entered the fertility world, you quickly realise the amount of age-talk that happens in the context of pregnancy. Perhaps you've wondered how much truth there is in it. In todays episode we are discussing the myths, facts, and considerations when it comes to fertility into your late 30s. Join us for an empowering and educational discussion plus share with any of your beautiful...

Pregnancy loss is absolutely devastating, and the first thing we want to do is acknowledge that we are so sorry if this has been an experience you've had to navigate. There's many instances where pregnancy loss is deemed "unexplained". Most of the time that's code for - we haven't found a medical explanation we can guarantee is the cause. That can feel really unsettli...

Want to get pregnant in 2024? 3 Things to do first If I had the chance to share ONE message to every couple who desired to bring a human into this world it would be this… You have an astronomical amount of power in influencing the health of your future child by engaging in a well-planned preconception journey, and it’s absolutely worth investing in this time. In this week’s episode we are sharing...

Meal Plans! These are relevant no matter what season of life you're in or what health-related goal you're trying to achieve, but there are different approaches that may work better for you. Join us as we talk you through the options and some tips & tricks to making meal planning work for you. Do you meal prep? Comment below SEND US A QUESTION: https://www.speakpipe.com/theholistichea...

100 Episodes! Whaaat?! How crazy that we have had the blessing of recording 100 episodes for you. We wanted to bring you something fun this week which is why we invited our husbands onto the show to get a little insight into what it's like being a Husband of a Naturopath. So if you fancy an easy listen as you wrap up your year, tune in and enjoy this chat with two of our biggest fans 😃  SEND...

If Christmas and New Year's traditionally send your health off the rails or you enter January feeling like you need another holiday from the holiday, then this episode is for you! Join us to hear some of the tips we share with our clients in clinical practice to navigate holding your value of health close, while still having a good time! SEND US A QUESTION: https://www.speakpipe.com/theholist...

After multiple decades collectively in-clinic working with clients 1-1, including assessing thousands of dietary habits... we've observed a series of super common mistakes that we want to share, so you can course correct or avoid them. In this episode, we run you through these exact mistakes + a little free unsolicited advice on what you *might* want to consider doing instead. SEND US A QUEST...

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a common condition that results in bloating, gas, and changes to bowel motions (constipation or loose stools) and has also been associated with many skin conditions, and clinically affects mood, energy, hormones, thyroid function and more. It's a condition we help manage and overcome in the clinic every week, so in this episode, we are walking y...

Ever wondered if or how the OCP helps with acne? In this episode, we talk about: - How the OCP helps SOME women with acne - What it means if you've had a positive skin experience on the pill - What drives acne that's helped by the pill - Why the OCP isn't a long-term solution for acne (and how to avoid a rebound when you come off) - The root causes of acne - Side effects of the pill...

When health supplements go wrong... A string of cautionary tails from when natural medicine hasn't gone to plan. A bit of entertainment meets legit precautions from us to you. From accidental voms, poos, arrests, tingles, and lost taste buds - you'll pick up a thing or two about what *not* to do. We would love to hear from you - have you had any experiences where natural supplements have...

This episode is for you if you're currently suffering from digestive symptoms or "gut issues". So often we see clients and people in our world doing #allthewrongthings when it comes to *actually* fixing gut issues. While the internet is not short on gut health tips, supplements, protocols, and magic solutions - the reality is, that everyone's digestive journey is unique. And un...

Ever felt overwhelmed with knowing what, when, and how to supplement when you're pregnant? Well, you're certainly not alone. One of the MANY topics in pregnancy that gets wildly misspoken about both in conventional and natural medicine is the topic of iron testing and appropriate supplementation. Today's episode is going to help dispel some myths around this topic, arm you with know...

ACNE SUCKS!  We get it - we have clients DESPERATE to get rid of it ASAP! In a recent episode, we talked about Isotretinoin (such as Roaccutane) and we received many follow-up questions about antibiotics for acne which is another common conventional prescription. Here's what we're covering in today's episode: - Why they're used - What it does and doesn't do - If you choose...

Endo is a complex condition and in our clinical experience, helping improve the quality of life of women who experience Endometriosis is completely possible. There are A LOT of tools in the (natural medicine) toolkit, and in today's episode, we're giving you a sneak peek into some of the natural medicine supplements we use that have both clinical, traditional and scientific evidence to b...

Having "bad skin" SUCKS, right? Skin issues have a way of affecting so much of your life and we have compassion for you if you're navigating this! Isotretinoin (such as Roaccutane, and similar Vitamin A analogues) are frequently prescribed for Acne. In this episode, we chat about: - What Isotretinoin is & how it works - What it doesn't do (& why this is important) - Cli...

Fresh off Nat's recent overseas trip, we decided to share some healthy tips for travelling. Whether it's an overseas fun holiday / vacation, a work trip, hiking, camping, or something in between, the same principles still apply. Here's what we chatted about: - Strategies for managing jetlag - Dealing with plane foods - Healthy eating and snacks on-the-go - What to prioritise while t...

In this day and age, there are certainly plenty of reasons to feel anxious, but if you're not reducing your EMF exposure, you could be missing a really big factor behind the way you're feeling. In this episode, we talk about some of the health effects of EMF exposure and, in particular, its affect on mood. Don't panic though, we also share practical tips to reduce your exposure too...

So you've got gut issues and you want answers ASAP. Well, unfortunately, "gut testing" is not a one-stop shop. There are a whole host of "gut tests" that can be done, and which one is right for you depends on your symptoms and clinical health history. So in today's episode, buckle in for a tour of our practitioner gut testing toolkit to hear about which tests we most...

If you're struggling to lose weight with conventional methods, you're not alone.  There are many reasons why that might be the case, but for Amie, it was a result of leptin resistance.  In this episode, Amie chats all about what the HCG diet is, how it works, who it's for and her top tips to make it work well for you! LINKS MENTIONED:   Join The Holistic Health Collective Membership...

We believe natural medicine, holistic care and true whole-body healing through the lens of Naturopathic and Holistic/Functional Medicine is an art + science. There's often far more than "knowledge" to finding the "right" practitioner for you, beyond their qualifications. We've both been practitioners for decades collectively and have gone through our fair share of pra...

Who doesn't want balanced hormones 24/7? Sign me up! We appreciate the effort and intention when it comes to DIYing "fixing your hormones", however, we often experience in-clinic with clients the many times this goes wrong. It's VERY easy to waste your time, money, effort, and energy on well-intentioned strategies and products. So we want to save you from this, point you in the...

Whether you're dying your hair to cover up greys, or it's just part of your beauty routine for other reasons, there's a common question we hear from clients once they realise how toxic conventional hair care products can be... What other options are there? In this week's episode, we cover: - The pressure to stop the aging process - Our hair journeys and what we personally do -...

Going from a "Standard Australian Diet" diet to whole-foods and nutrient density can be a journey of rediscovering, letting go, getting creative & experimenting. Some people transition with ease and never look back, while others may need stepping stones. We know you value your health, care about what you put in your body, and feel the effects of crappy processed foods BUT you're...

Ever gone through a stage where you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, a bit scattered, and wondering whether your hormones are the culprit and are just "out of whack"? You're not alone! In fact, every week I speak to women who echo a similar story, and I've had new clients in the past couple of months that have been on the brink of taking anti-anxiety medications and turned...

Many women (and men) have a history of struggling with their relationship with food and their body. AND... many people are currently dealing with some kind of symptom, dis-ease, imbalance or are in pursuit of optimal health. So how do we toe the line of using food as medicine without entering the territory of "disordered" eating? What's it like to attempt to do this if you're s...