The Hormone Hub

In todays episode, I have special guest Tara Nelson, a Naturopath and very good friend of mine with over 30 years of clinical experience and a special interest in the treatment and support of thyroid disease, particularly Hashimotos.  Hashimoto's thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto's disease, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. The immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroi...

Stress is sneaky and the effects of stress can hit us in ways that we least expect. As our hormones shift and decline during perimenopause and menopause we do become more susceptible to the effects of stress  and this can have a significant impact on our physical, mental, and emotional health.  In today's episode, we're looking at the best tips and strategies to keep on top of stress.  We can't al...

Tell me I'm not alone… accidentally sneezing, laughing, spontaneous jumping and I might just end up having a "wee little accident". Pelvic floor issues are common, but they can be embarrassing and challenging to discuss.  In this week's episode of The Hormone Hub, we talk about leakage, prolapse and painful sex with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Katherine Baquie.  The pelvic floor is a group of mus...

One of the biggest bugbears I hear from women in peri and menopause (actually make that women of any age!) is that they are putting on weight.  We've been conditioned to be slaves to the scale and most of us have a history and an unhealthy relationship with the scales and the numbers it gives us.  Now I totally get what it feels like when you just don't feel good in your own skin. Your clothes mig...

Long Covid… Something none of us had even imagined 3 years ago.  Fast forward to today and I'm sure you or someone you know still has covid after effects lingering on to varying degrees. If that's a yes, then this episode is for you.  Our guest today is Carla Wrenn, a well respected Naturopath with over 20 years experience and one of Australia's leading practitioners in the care of chronically ill...

Do you feel like you never have enough time to do all the things you want to do? If so, you're not alone. Many women struggle with feeling overwhelmed and overscheduled. We wear "busy" as a badge of honour… Fortunately, there are some simple strategies that can help you become less busy and enjoy more free time. 1. Prioritise Your Tasks One of the best ways to become less busy is to prioritise you...

Today's guests are a bubbly burst of energy and were so much fun to interview!  Emma and Carla Papas are also known as the Merrymaker Sisters and founders of The MerryBody App - which is a unique combination of physical movement with the mindset work of self-belief, body confidence, and self-acceptance.  I personally have been using the app for nearly 2 years and it's a workout that makes you feel...

Today we are talking perimenopause, a stage in a woman's life characterised by hormonal changes and various physical, mental and emotional symptoms.  Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause, a natural transition that every woman will experience.  Just because you may have been told everything is "normal" doesn't mean there isn't a lot going on! During this time, your body will experience...

Have you been feeling like you want to spice things up in your sex life? To help YOU bring that spark back into your sex life and experience the full-bodied pleasure that you desire, my friend and colleague, Sydney Richdale, has created a FREE online interview series called "PLEASURE YOUR PARTNER". She has interviewed me and other top experts in the field of sex, intimacy and relationships, to hel...

Today, I want to talk to you about something that many of us struggle with: BALANCE!  Not necessarily physical balance, or even a hormone balance (that's coming!)  ... but a balanced life. If you juggle a career, family, eating a healthy diet, exercise, and a social life … balance is the only solution. To be balanced means that you're able to manage various elements of your life without feeling li...

Here's the down low. When it comes to navigating your hormones through perimenopause and menopause, we need to work WITH your changing hormones. For long term results we need to find a balance so we can create new habits and realistic changes that are going to fit with your busy life! In this episode, I'm going to guide you through small simple changes that are working with our clients and will bo...

We've been conditioned to take "medicine" to "fix" our symptoms. What if we have got it wrong?  There is certainly a place for medicine or pharmaceuticals, I'm not disputing that, but when it comes to women's health it's often a band aid approach, which might relieve symptoms but doesn't address the underlying cause. If you've ever been told that everything is "normal" yet you feel anything but… t...

As your estrogen and progesterone hormones fluctuate in your 40s during perimenopause, and naturally produce lower levels after 50, your body becomes more sensitive to signal a key fat storage hormone. This is the biggest change your body has undergone since puberty  (well apart from pregnancy but that's another topic for another day!).  It can leave you feeling exhausted, waking up in the night,...

In this special summer edition of the Hormone Series we look at how our hormones have a powerful effect and can impact us physically, mentally and emotionally. In this 5 part Hormone Series, we look at how we can go from Hormone Havoc to Hormone Harmony.   Part 2, todays episode we look at... How Stress can Mess With Your Hormones!   Stress can impact EVERYTHING from your thyroid, your metabolism,...

Our hormones have a powerful effect and can impact us physically, mentally and emotionally and in this 5 part Hormone Series, we look at how we can go from Hormone Havoc to Hormone Harmony. The Hormone Series is a must listen for any woman who wants to:  🍓 Feel empowered and in control of your body, mind, health, and yes, those pesky hormones! 🍓 Wake up refreshed from a good night's sleep, throw...

Hot flushes are synonymous with menopause but they aren't a given, nor should we need to suffer and just put up with it.   In todays episode I'm going to cover four key areas to focus on when it comes to reducing ALL of your hormonal symptoms, including hot flushes, night sweats and other joys and surprises of peri and menopause - whether you choose to take HRT or not.  I'm also going to give you...

In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Ashleigh Moreland, a neuroscientist and therapist who supports people in overcoming past challenges and traumas, and to transcend the struggles impacting their daily lives – individually, in relationships, within families and within team environments – so they can start living and thriving, rather than surviving. Ash's work involves the res...

There is no question that perimenopause and menopause can be a rollercoaster ride. Physical symptoms are commonly associate with menopause, things like hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain, vaginal dryness, and sleep issues.  ​ What's less recognised though, are the very real psychological changes that come from fluctuating and decreased levels of hormones.  ​ As we lose the protective cover of...

Women in their forties and fifties are at the pinnacle of their careers. In today's episode, our guest – speaker and best selling author Mel Kettle, talks about the biggest challenges and one of the biggest reasons she believes we need to be talking more about menopause at work. A loss of confidence, or onset of anxiety can lead us to believe that we are suddenly incapable of doing our jobs. Or of...

If you have ever questioned your alcohol consumption… then you might want to tune into today's episode.  Whether you've considered cutting down or quitting altogether  - this is a nod that you might actually want more for yourself, and for your life in general.  If you're curious, I  encourage you to think about what you'd like your ultimate relationship with alcohol to look like. (And substitute...

Hands up if there is something simmering…. You know that you are meant for more but have no idea how to unlock your potential to do exactly what it is you yearn to be doing. If your hand is still up, then you're going to love today's conversation with Edwina Murphy-Droomer . If you want more out of life, you are in the right place! Edwina is a Transformation Coach who helps Women (50+) Get Unstuck...

As women we are pretty amazing creatures. On the whole we are capable and push through, no matter how we feel, to get done what needs to be done. Our wheels can fall off and we keep going, even when our wheels have well and truly fallen off! When one of our clients Cathy, joined the Well Balanced Woman program 12 months ago, it's fair to say she was in a pretty fragile state. Like most of us very...

Today's episode is a change of pace and perfect inspiration for anyone who is currently feeling "stuck in the muck"!  Joy Overstreet is a still-lively 82-year-old who has turned a lot of lemons into lemonade along the way, dealing with life's inevitable changes with grace and humour. Joy shares her inspiring journey of the mindset shift, tools and daily practices that ended her weight struggles fo...

If you can't remember where you put your keys, struggling with brain fog and having trouble getting your words out you might be worried that you are literally losing your mind and this can be a frightening prospect for any woman, particularly when we're undergoing a significant hormonal transition.  Today I want to reassure you that your marbles are relatively safe… at least for now! The research...

Iron deficiency anemia is particularly common among women and people who have diets low in iron. On today's podcast episode we chat with Asia Sharif-Clark who struggled with iron deficiency anemia for 33 years before finding a doctor who suggested investigating the cause of why she wasn't absorbing and storing iron, as opposed to ongoing supplements and infusions. Following her experience, Asia th...