The JCN Clinic Podcast Show

In today’s episode Jessica is joined by clinical nutritionists and naturopath Roshelle Colegrove to discuss why the mediterranean diet runs deeper than just food alone when it comes to health benefits. Roshelle shares her own experiencing recently travelling in Italy and how this has impacted her personally and as a clinician. Roshelle also shares how she navigated travelling overseas with food in...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa discuss the most common dairy free milks on the market and what they recommend to clients within The JCN Clinic. They chat over soy milk, nut milks, goat milk, camel milk and more highlighting the nutritional benefits, the positives and negatives of each milk, alongside what to look out for on an individual basis. Jessica and Caris...

Ever wondered how clinical nutritionists adapt their own diets to meet changes in physical demands? In this episode of The JCN Clinic Jessica and Carissa discuss how their individual nutrition has been adapted to suit this years changes in physical activity. With Jessica’s activity dialled up and Carissa’s paired right back they share how to still maintain a healthy wholefood intake to meet overal...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa breakdown why managing calories is essential for not only fat loss goals but also overall health within the perimenopause and menopause space. They discuss: >Why do calories suddenly seem to matter? >Why is it harder to lose weight in perimenopause or menopause? >Under eating and overeating - why NEITHER will work >How important is...

In this episode Jessica is joined by Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath Roshelle to discuss listener questions: (1) Top tips to help reduce fatigue, minimise stress and enhance general well being in mid - late 40s. (2) I've seen a lot of 'protein bombing' on social media lately - i.e. people putting as much protein as they can into the one smoothie. Just wondering what your thoughts are on this?...

In this very candid and raw episode Jessica and Carissa discuss the management of several complex health issues at a time, and why having a clinical nutritionist should be a necessity - not a luxury. Jessica & Carissa share: - What defines 'complex health' - The importance of time and patience in the process of treatment - How complex health issues can be a continual work in progress that ebbs and...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa are joined by Angelica, Clinical Nutritionist and the founder of This is Your Body. She is passionate about helping teens build a joyful relationship with food and their bodies. Angelica discusses: • Her ‘why’ and what led to her passion in creating This is Your Body. • What This is Your Body teaches in classrooms to kids, tweens a...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by Naturopath & Physiotherapist Alyssa Tait to discuss the crucial and diverse health benefits of prebiotics. Alyssa shares: * What are prebiotics * Why prebiotics are crucial for fostering a health gut microbiome * The effect of prebiotics effect on the gut microbiome and beyond * How prebiotics effect systemic health with respect t...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa discuss how a history of eating disorders/disordered eating can influence gut health and hormones. Jessica and Carissa talk over: - How common eating disorder history is and what they see clinically - The long-term impacts of eating disorders - The impact of eating disorder history on the gut long term and what needs to be consider...

In this Q&A episode Jessica & Carissa cover listeners questions such as: - Is it important to have carbohydrates with each meal; if so what are some healthy carbohydrates? - What does a day on your plate look like for your training? Do you track macros? - Why is protein important and how much do we really need? Plus more! ======================================== Show Notes: Carissa recommended Por...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa revisit a popular topic - Why your bowel movements provide an intrinsic understanding of your gut health. Jessica and Carissa discuss: 1. Why knowing about your stools is important clinically. 2. Different types and presentation of stools. 3. What blood, mucus and undigested food mean in stools. 4. The importance of stool colour. 5...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by Clinical Nutritionist Melanie Fenwick from The JCN Clinic. Jessica and Melanie share their own personal training history and how as clinical nutritionists they have weaved in their knowledge of nutrition to maximise their performance. Jessica and Melanie discuss: 1. Their background with sports/training and nutrition and how they...

In today's special episode Jessica and Carissa are joined by Danielle Renee, Founder of the Bobbie Charles Empire - Dermal Therapist, Speaker and Business Consultant. Danielle shares her expertise that won her Australia’s Best Dermal Therapist at last years industry awards. This episode covers: 1. The common skin conditions The JCN Clinic treats and how the clinic incorporates therapies beyond ass...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by Dr Paula Smith Brown, a PhD-qualified paediatric Accredited Practising Dietitian who holds an adjunct lecturer position at the Centre for Microbiome Research, Queensland University of Technology, in addition to her role as Healthcare Science Liaison at Co-Biome. Paula discusses with Jessica: - What is the best way to test your gut...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by Eloise Hyne from JCN. Eloise speaks candidly about her own struggles with fertility and how this has impacted her passion to help others in this area. Eloise shares: - How fertility takes more than one and the importance of addressing health of the mother and father where possible (with respect to same sex couples and egg freezing...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa discuss the key areas that need to be considered when working on improving your gut health. With the New Year upon on us many are looking to improve their gut health and this episode is a critical listen regarding where to start and how to get lasting results. Jessica and Carissa talk over: - What does improving your gut or ‘resett...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa share their annual practical tips on navigating Christmas and the holiday period from a food, alcohol, and self-preservation perspective. This is the last episode of the season for 2023 so we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for support and wish you a fabulous and enjoyable Christmas. Jessica and Carissa look fo...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by JCNs Clinical Nutritionist Christine Smith to discuss Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Christine shares her in-depth knowledge from her own personal experience with CFS through to clinical practice. Christine covers the challenges of diagnosis and living with CFS through to clinical management and treatment options, plus more. ====...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa cover listens questions with their popular Q&A sessions. They discuss competitive inhibition of minerals in supplements and foods and what you need to be (and not) concerned about, their food philosophy and how it has changed over their years of practice, and how to support family induced anxiety over the holiday period - plus more...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by JCNs Clinical Nutritionist Eloise Hyne who openly shares her health and nutrition journey. Eloise covers how her own hormonal health issues led her down the path of alternative care and nutrition and how this has influenced her growth as a mother of 4 kids. Eloise shares her passion for hormones and nutritional health not only in...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa discuss the importance of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) for your health. They break down EFA’s with relatable conversation and analogies, whilst chatting specifically over: • What are Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) • What do EFAs do in the body? • What foods do we eat to get EFAs? • EFA deficiency signs • Other nutraceutical benefits...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa discuss easy to implement tips for create diversity in your diet. They also talk over why dietary diversity is so critical for overall health and well-being. ======== Recommendations: Carissa recommends - knitting or buying homemade knits. Jessica recommends - trying fennel as abundant seasonal vegetable right now. ========= The JC...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by JCN's Roshelle Colegrove who openly shares her own journey with chronic gut issues. Roshelle talks through the years of navigating and dealing with distressing gut symptoms and the impact this had on her daily life. She shares turning points that helped push her in the right direction to finally see positive outcomes, whilst also...

In this very special episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show, Carissa shares her own personal story related to her recent health scare and the action she took to create positive and inspiring change. Carissa talks about her history with oestrogen issues and how a family breast cancer diagnosis led her to re-test her hormones uncovering some daunting findings. Carissa shares the actions she took and...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast show Jessica and Carissa discuss the detrimental effects of taking ‘healthy eating’ too far. They share how obsessive behaviour and control can lead to deleterious outcomes leading to poor mental and physical health. In addition, they discuss real-life client examples of where skewed information pertaining to health has resulted in negative outcomes. Jessi...