The Holistic Health Podcast

An honest conversation around the myth of "health perfection" and what it really means to practice and live a truly holistically healthy life. If you're curious about our take on this topic, or you're on your own health journey and wondering "how everyone else does it", then this episode is for you. LINKS MENTIONED:   Join The Holistic Health Collective Membership SEN...

It's no secret that the large majority of our health system is not geared toward health optimisation. It can be really difficult and disappointing to feel unheard, not supported or dismissed when you're trying to be proactive in finding answers and solutions in your health journey. It's also (hopefully) no secret that blood tests are an incredible tool in unpacking and upleveling yo...

It's time to grab a cuppa or your walking shoes and join us for a life update and chit-chat about a mixed bag of topics including: - Our current favourite personal health products - Our food vices (yep, we're human too!) - Our top 3 health priorities right now   Plus, a chat around values, and a taste of what you DON'T know about us. LINKS MENTIONED:   Join The Holistic Health Colle...

Balanced hormones are a superpower. So in today's episode, we're breaking down 5 things you're doing that might be messing with your hormonal balancing superpower. Your hormones have such a profound impact on your energy, creativity, motivation, comfort, and mood (to name a few)... And more importantly, the recognition of how these elements impact every aspect of our life - relation...

In today's episode, it's Nat flying solo, bringing you a personal share and insight into the journey of integrating the physical and biochemical toolkit when assessing your health. Nat discusses the emotional/energetic way of assessing and interpreting the way our body speaks to us. She also chats about 3 hormone imbalance signs with examples from both the physical and emotional-body wor...

So you've had your thyroid tested and everything looks "normal" but you feel like crap? Maybe you were SURE you had a thyroid issue and are now you're questioning yourself - is it in your head? Hint: it's not in your head. In today's episode, we chat through the reasons why you might still be suffering with "thyroid issues" despite already having your thyroi...

Dairy intolerance is often misunderstood. In today's episode, we're walking you through the different TYPES of dairy intolerance and busting some serious myths. If you currently avoid dairy, you're wondering if you should, or you're just curious about this topic, then this is for you! LINKS MENTIONED:   Join The Holistic Health Collective Membership SEND US A QUESTION: https://...

Breathing properly has the power to completely transform your digestion - I've seen it! If you...  - Rush when you eat / don't chew your food  - Feel bloated or like food "sits in your stomach" after meals  - Struggle with a tummy that constantly feels unsettled  - Are going through a period of anxiousness, stress, overwhelm, or grief  - If you feel like you eat all the right f...

Most of us spend the majority of our time indoors, and unfortunately the notion "if I can't see it, it's not there" doesn't cut it. Some estimates say indoor air is 5 times more toxic than outdoor air! In this episode, we chat about WHERE these toxins are inside your home, including the usual suspects and some not-so-obvious ones. We also speak to SUSCEPTIBILITY. ie. What...

Join us for a conversation about reverse dieting, especially if: - You've been on and off diets throughout your life - You've hit a plateau in your weight loss/body composition goals - You're a chronic undereater  - You've tried to lose weight but it feels like even when you eat a small amount of food and exercise, things don't shift - You're close to or have reached...

Join us for another Q&A where we answer your questions! We had a bunch of fabulous listener questions come through via Speakpipe (thanks guys!) and Instagram DMs. We covered topics such as... - The best protein powder - Lactose-free milk - yay or nay? - Eating gluten-free - Best yogurt options - dairy versus plant-based - Non-egg breaky ideas - Iron supplement timing Plus a few more! Have a li...

There's nothing more frustrating than feeling like you're doing all the right things but not getting anywhere. I see this A LOT when people come to me with suspected or diagnosed thyroid issues. They feel like they're eating SO well, doing some fasting, and drinking some greens, yet they have NADA to show for it. And in today's episode I'm here to tell you why. I talk abou...

Whether you're addressing a health issue or you're a wellness enthusiast who just wants to feel your best... and you know that food plays a big role in this - we've got you covered! We are foodies and have been through a rock-bottom health crisis (or two) where we used food as medicine to help crawl our way back to thriving and vibing... so we get it! From many years of personal and...

Nothing like a cold sore to ruin a day, right? Well, we get asked a lot about Naturopathic acute care for all sorts of things and one of those is cold sores! So if this is something you struggle with, we've put together this episode for you! Tune in to learn the secrets to getting rid of a cold sore, STAT, plus what to do to help prevent them from coming back. LINKS MENTIONED: Join The Holist...

Too many thyroid hormones can be JUST as unpleasant and problematic as too little thyroid hormone. From symptoms, testing and diagnosis, to triggers, root causes and conventional versus natural medicine management of Graves' disease - we have you covered in this episode. LINKS MENTIONED: Join The Holistic Health Collective Membership SEND US A QUESTION: https://www.speakpipe.com/theholistiche...

We've done plenty of episodes about why we believe hormonal birth control from an optimal health perspective often isn't the best choice, and why coming off the pill or IUD can be a (health) game changer. However, sometimes in your unique situation, hormonal birth control IS your version of the best choice when weighing up the pro's and con's. If this is you, we've got you...

As natural healthcare practitioners, we often get asked what our thoughts are on botox, fillers etc. While both Amie and I think you can and should do whatever you want with your body, we also know that when it comes to these common beauty therapies, what they do or can do to your health isn't always FULLY disclosed. We have a lot to say about it from a physical health perspective AND emotion...

There's an abundance of options out there when it comes to managing our periods each month as menstruating females.  Pads, tampons, cups, caps, free bleeding, period undies... Spoilt by choice or overwhelmed with options? We think the former, though we also acknowledge that many of you feel the latter. So in today's episode, we're breaking it down, pro's and con's-style, w...

No one likes having an irritated vag right? (I'll accept silent nods of mutual agreement). However, thrush and similar conditions are way more common than you might think. In today's episode, we're discussing some common questions we get from clients about thrush and what steps you can take to treat it. LINKS MENTIONED: Join The Holistic Health Collective Membership SEND US A QUESTI...

We love a good Q&A so today we're answering your burning questions on dairy milk, nut milk alternatives, vitamin D levels, coffee, and what we find most challenging in maintaining our health. You can now submit a voice note question for us to be considered for part of our Q&A episodes. To do so jump on over to the link in my bio! LINKS MENTIONED: Join The Holistic Health Collective Me...

Endo is a topic close to our hearts and in today's episode, we share with you the biggest diet tips and tricks that make an impact with our clients, as well as some of the emerging scientific literature. Endo is complex, so treating it holistically and becoming educated and empowered with what you CAN do yourself is healing. This is info we should all have access to so please share with any f...

Join us to learn about the red flags to be aware of when choosing your next rental, workspace, first home, or forever home. Our environment can make or break us so you'll want to keep this checklist handy to ensure you're not signing yourself up for ongoing health issues. LINKS MENTIONED: Join The Holistic Health Collective Membership FIND NAT BELOW: Website - https://nataliekdouglas.com...

Join us to learn about how to identify thyroid issues post-pregnancy, what you can do to reduce your risk, and understanding how to get support (and why you should!) LINKS MENTIONED: Join The Holistic Health Collective Membership FIND NAT BELOW: Website - https://nataliekdouglas.com/ Thyroid Rescue - https://nataliekdouglas.com/thyroid-rescue/ Gut Rescue - https://nataliekdouglas.com/gut-rescue/ H...

Join us to learn about how to understand the ins and outs of a nutrition panel AND an ingredients label. We walk you through the tricks, tips, tools and strategies you can use when shopping for food products and deciding what is and isn't making it into your shopping cart. LINKS MENTIONED: Join The Holistic Health Collective Membership FIND NAT BELOW: Website - https://nataliekdouglas.com/ Th...

Join Nat and Amie to talk all things "gassy"! They discuss what's normal versus signs that something might be off! LINKS MENTIONED: Join The Holistic Health Collective Membership FIND NAT BELOW: Website - https://nataliekdouglas.com/ Thyroid Rescue - https://nataliekdouglas.com/thyroid-rescue/ Gut Rescue - https://nataliekdouglas.com/gut-rescue/ Hormone Rescue - https://nataliekdoug...