The JCN Clinic Podcast Show

This episode is not just for those who identify with disordered eating, but for every woman living in today’s modern world with constant societal pressures around food, body image, and control. This is the first episode in a series exploring our relationship with food, the body, and self. In this episode Jessica and Tammy explore: - How Tammy integrates her Clinical Nutrition lens and her Eating P...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast, Clinical Nutritionist Tammy Shemesh joins Jessica for a powerful conversation on why so many “healthy” women are still struggling with their periods. Tammy shares her journey into nutrition and what led her to specialise in women’s health, before we dive into what true menstrual health actually looks like from a clinical perspective. Tammy also shares why...

Chronic reflux is one of the most common digestive complaints we see at The JCN Clinic, yet many people are stuck managing symptoms rather than understanding why it’s happening in the first place. In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast, Clinical Nutritionists Jessica Cox and Christine Smith unpack chronic reflux, including the terms you may have heard such as GERD or GORD, and why reflux isn’t...

Are parasites really to blame for your bloating, irregular bowel habits or persistent gut discomfort? Or are we jumping to conclusions? In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show, Jessica and Christine unpack one of the most common assumptions they see in clinic - that parasites must be the root cause of ongoing gut symptoms. Spoiler: in most cases, they’re not. Instead, they break down the fa...

In this bonus episode, Jessica finally sits down with her husband, Dameon (or known to many as Hubbard), to unpack her DNF at the Kosciuszko 100 in November 2025. Jessica and Dameon walk through the full journey: the lead-up to race day, the setbacks along the way, the injury that complicated everything, and the turbulent decisions with making it to the start line. Jessica shares what it was like...

Probiotics are often marketed as a universal solution for gut health, but what if they’re not always helping, and in some cases, making things worse? In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast, we unpack why popping probiotics without proper guidance may be doing more harm than good. We explore the reality that not all probiotics are created equal, with different strains exerting very different mec...

So many people reach a dead end with gut symptoms, even after countless GP visits, specialist appointments, and “normal” test results. In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast, Jessica and Roshelle dive into what to do next when you still don’t have answers. They unpack the common patterns they see in clients who’ve tried everything but still feel unwell and explain how a thorough review of your...

In this Q&A episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show, Jessica and Carissa dive into your most-asked nutrition and health questions. We unpack the realities of navigating the SIBO bi-phasic diet, explore the underlying causes of menstrual migraines and break down the complexities of managing low iron when you’re living with Hashimoto’s. Jessica and Carissa also share their own current fitness and tra...

In this week’s episode, Jessica is joined by fellow Clinical Nutritionist Christine Smith from The JCN Clinic to unpack the 14 most common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight and why these missteps often make it harder to see lasting results. From calorie counting confusion and overly restrictive diets to excessive cardio and neglecting strength training, Jessica and Christine explore...

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient issues we see at The JCN Clinic, but what if the real problem isn’t your intake, but your absorption? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Rebecca, Director of Education at Activated Probiotics, to explore why maintaining healthy iron levels depends so deeply on gut health. Rebecca covers: • Why iron insufficiency is often driven by gut dysfunc...

In part 2 of our Skin Series, we are joined once again by Danielle, a seasoned skin expert and the face of Bobbie Charles, as she unpacks the complex world of rosacea, a condition much more common than many realise. Danielle, Jessica and Carissa discuss: • The Four Types of Rosacea: Danielle explains the four distinct types of rosacea and how they emotionally impact the lives of the people she tre...

In this episode Jessica answers your Q&A's from Instagram! Q1: Best store bought gluten free breads Q2: Candida diet Q3: Can you thrive on a vegan diet Q4: Causes of cow pat poo's and is there long term serious health impacts Q5: Struggling to consume legumes and pulses without excessive wind and pooing post bowel resection due to cancer Plus more! =========== Show Notes: Get The Easy Meals Plan h...

This episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show is your must have guide to navigating HRT. Jessica and Carissa discuss from an unbiased perspective what you need to know on HRT as a woman navigating perimenopause and menopause. They cover: • HRT - What is it and why all of sudden is it everywhere. • The three stages of hormonal changes where HRT is getting prescribed • Body-identical Progesterone - wh...

This episode opens our new Skin Series w Bobbie Charles Founding Director and Dermal Clinician, Danielle Renee. In this episode Jessica, Carissa and Danielle discuss the comprehensive treatment of Acne. They explore how acne can be addressed from an internal health perspective alongside external treatment. Key points discussed are: (1) How Danielle views Acne as a dermal clinician - how Acne prese...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show, Jessica and Carissa dive into one of the most common and frustrating experiences on a health journey - hitting a plateau. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” but still not seeing progress, this episode is for you. We explore the concept of 'progress blocks', unpacking the key reasons why your health may have stalled. From stayi...

Struggling with IBS and feel like you've tried everything? You're not alone! In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath Roshelle Colegrove from The JCN Clinic. Jess and Roshelle discuss while diet is often the first thing we look at for gut issues, there are 5 crucial factors that could be making your IBS symptoms worse. 1️⃣ The profoun...

Welcome to The JCN Clinic Podcast Show, where Clinical Nutritionists Jessica Cox and Christine Smith from The JCN Clinic dive deep into the real-world issues they see every day in practice. In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the most overlooked yet powerful drivers of gut dysfunction: stress. Honestly, who isn’t stressed right now? But here’s the thing: while most people are quick to ask what...

Today Jessica and Carissa are joined by Chantel Yates, qualified naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist based in Lutruwita, Tasmania. Chantel discusses the vaginal microbiome with specificity to peri/menopause while also highlighting the importance of vaginal health for woman’s sex lives. Key areas discussed are: - Why we should think about the vaginal microbiome differently through peri/menopause...

In this episode Jessica and Carissa are joined once again by Nutritionist Angelica Pupillo, founder of 'This Is Your Body'. Gel's passion for young peoples health is contagious and this episode is no exception. Gel covers: * Common themes she sees in schools such as low energy, not eating at school, poor water intake and more * How we can practically approach 'healthy eating' with young people to...

In this episode Jessica discusses in detail with Carissa the nutritional requirements for endurance training to not only feel your best during your events and training, but also to recover well and continue to perform. Jessica highlights: Carb loading and what this entails Pre-race food preparation Day of your event (pre-race meal, fluids, carb amounts/goals) Race day and/or long effort fuel – car...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa are joined by Rachael Finch, founder of Kissed Earth, Mum and overall health and nutrition enthusiast. Rachael shares how her passion for nutrition and a healthy lifestyle grew over the decades and how her eagerness for educating herself has influenced the ebbs and flows of her life, including building her own family. Rachael also...

In this episode Jessica and Carissa are joined by Ben Hampton from A Gluten Free Podcast. Ben candidly shares his own coeliac and gluten free journey including his long pathway to diagnosis and the emotional and physical toll along the way, highlighting his passion to bring awareness to coeliacs. When Ben was diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2020 and he quickly became a passionate advocate for th...

What if you could extend your lifespan and be the healthiest version of you? These are the questions Jessica and Carissa discuss and more in light of the new Netflix documentary ‘Don’t Die’ about self-made billionaire Bryn Johnson. Jessica and Carissa share their thoughts on the film and the key takeaways surrounding preventative health, societal norms of an unhealthy lifestyle, pushing boundaries...

To kick off 2025 Jessica and Carissa dive into a Q&A episode! In today’s podcast they answer: 1.What changes should you make to the diet long term after you have had your gallbladder removed? 2. Pre run fuel that is suitable for IBS (usually have diarrhoea 1 – 2 times during). 3. Can a balanced endocrine system be achieved via lifestyle & food choices without supplements? 4. I’d like to know why y...

Welcome to the last episode for 2024 where Jessica shares her experience running the Kosciuszko 50km Ultra Trail Run! Jess dives into the details of the race, the days leading up, food intake, race day nutrition, race day nerves, toilet visits, tears, high running emotions and more! Jessica and Carissa also answer listener questions such as safety as a female training on the trail’s, why processed...