The Natural Narrative

Send us Fan Mail  Can tapping on specific acupressure points really help reduce stress, anxiety and the impact of trauma? In this episode, Leone speaks with EFT practitioner and trainer Khadine Aharon about healing, resilience and why the body often holds onto experiences long after the mind wants to move on.  Many people understand trauma as something that happens in the mind. But what happens wh...

Send us Fan Mail  🌿 Herbal medicine is more than tradition—it's chemistry, pharmacology and thousands of years of human observation. Join Leone Wilson and Diana Bowman as they explore why nature remains one of our greatest teachers.  What if some of our most powerful medicines were growing all around us? In this episode of The Natural Narrative, Leone Wilson sits down with herbalist, educato...

Send us Fan Mail When we think about cancer, we often focus on diagnosis, treatment and survival. But what happens when treatment ends? What happens when everyone expects you to be "back to normal," yet life feels fundamentally different? In this episode of The Natural Narrative, Leone Wilson is joined by counsellor, breast cancer survivor and founder of Second Life Counselling, Michelle...

Send us Fan Mail  Beauty has no expiration date — and women over 40 are not past their prime, but often standing right in it. A conversation with Vanessa Van Straaten about the 40 Over Forty Project, visibility, confidence, and celebrating women not despite their age — but because of it. In this episode, Leone sits down with photographer and creator Vanessa Van Straaten to explore the powerful vis...

Send us Fan Mail  Birth. Loss. Fertility. Trauma.  These experiences are more common than we speak about — and resilience isn’t the absence of them, but how we move through them.  In this episode of The Natural Narrative , Leone sits down with counsellor and perinatal mental health midwife Astrid Tiefholz to explore the often unspoken realities of birth trauma, reproductive trauma, fertility journ...

Send us Fan Mail What if your symptoms weren’t a sign that something is wrong with you — but a signal asking to be understood? In this episode of The Natural Narrative , Leone is joined by acupuncturist Natasha Erickson to explore women’s hormones, acupuncture, and the shift from self-judgement to body awareness.  In this episode of The Natural Narrative , Leone Wilson is joined by acupuncturist N...

Send us Fan Mail  You can be capable, reliable, and holding everything together — and still not feel safe inside your own life.  This episode explores the quiet cost of coping well, and why functioning is not the same as living well.  There is a type of strength that the world rewards — being capable, dependable, and able to keep going no matter what life asks of you. Many people who function well...

Send us Fan Mail  What if children’s “big behaviours” weren’t problems to fix — but messages to understand? In this episode, Leone Wilson sits down with Clinical & Family Psychologist Dr Rhiarne Pronk-Scholes to explore emotion regulation in children through a compassionate, developmentally informed lens — unpacking how environment, family dynamics, and nervous system awareness shape the way k...

Send us Fan Mail  Is menopause being misunderstood — and are women being taught to fear a natural transition instead of learning how to thrive through it?  In this episode of The Natural Narrative , Leone Wilson is joined by Melisa Byrne for an honest and nuanced conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and the growing debate around medicalisation and midlife health. Together, they explore the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Natural Narrative, Leone is joined by hypnotherapist Megan O'Connor to explore trauma, the subconscious mind, and how reconnecting with your "truth self" can create lasting change. In this episode of The Natural Narrative , Leone Wilson is joined by Megan O’Connor , a UK-based hypnotherapist whose work centres on helping women heal early life...

Send us Fan Mail Sleep isn't just rest, It's medicine In Ayurveda, sleep is considered one of the three foundational pillars of life, and when it's disrupted, everything else feels harder.  In this episode of  The Natural Narrative , Leone is joined by Ayurvedic consultant and educator Caroline Robertson  to explore sleep through an Ayurvedic lens - why your nervous system matters m...

Send us Fan Mail How can ancient Auurvedic wisdom guide us through modern life? Join us as Caroline Roberston, naturopath and Ayruvedic consultant shares practical tips and timeless insights for balancing body, mind and spirit. In this episode of The Natural Narrative , we sit down with Caroline Robertson , naturopath, Ayurvedic consultant, and holistic health educator.  A conversation exploring 5...

Send us Fan Mail  “The Natural Narrative dives beneath the surface of wellbeing to explore the real stories, science, and soul behind human health.”  The Natural Narrative is a wellbeing podcast hosted by naturopath, nutritionist, and counsellor Leone Wilson , exploring the deeper layers of health, healing, and human behaviour. Each episode blends evidence-based insights with real-life conversatio...

Send us Fan Mail What if the thing you've been praised for - your discipline, your willpower, your "healthy lifestyle" - was actually hurting you? Eating disorders aren't really about food. They're about control, loss, identity and survival. And sometimes they hide in plain sight - behind clean eating, overtraining, perfectionism, and being the good girl who copes. In this...

Send us Fan Mail  Eating disorders aren’t about food — they’re a way of creating control in an uncontrollable world, and in this conversation with Anjali Woodford, we explore the trauma-rooted patterns behind them and what true healing requires.  In this episode of The Natural Narrative , Leone sits down with clinician and educator Anjali Woodford to explore the deeper realities of eating disorder...

Send us Fan Mail I’m Leone Wilson , and in this episode of The Natural Narrative , I chat with Cherry Wills , CEO of Metabolic Balance ANZ, about how personalised, blood-value–driven nutrition can transform health and restore balance. I’m Leone Wilson , and The Natural Narrative shares real stories and evidence-based insights to help you reclaim your health and shine bright . We are simply normal...

Send us Fan Mail  I’m Leone Wilson , and in this episode of The Natural Narrative , I chat with Anjali Woodford about rewriting your story, defying cultural expectations, and embracing authenticity to reclaim your health and shine bright.  We are simply normal people enduring abnormal circumstances—and this can diminish your lustre and your health. I’m Leone Wilson , award-winning natural healthca...

Send us Fan Mail This is our first podcast episode with Anjali Woodford (with many more to follow) 🎙️ The Natural Narrative — Episode with Anjali Woodford In this episode of The Natural Narrative , Leone sits down with Anjali Woodford , founder of the Gold Coast Women’s Health Networking Group — a vibrant community built to connect, uplift, and empower women from all walks of life. Anjali shares h...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, Leone shares the story of what happened when her partner David pushed himself past the point of exhaustion and how his illness became a wake-up call. She talks about the cost of ignoring your body, the myths we tell ourselves about rest, and what it really means to live in balance. If you've ever felt like you were running on empty but kept te...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply nourishing episode of The Natural Narrative , host Leone Wilson of Harvesting Health welcomes special guest Anyeska from Wellbeing with Anyeska for a heartful conversation on the power of rest, presence, and simply being . Together, they explore the idea that relaxation is not just a luxury—but a sacred practice designed to settle the soul. In a world that often pra...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, Leone shares the deeply personal story of supporting her partner David through his journey with glioblastoma. Navigating between conventional pharmaceuticals and the healing potential of natural herbs, Leone found a middle path—one that embraced both science and tradition. This conversation explores the power of integrative medicine, the challenges of bridging tw...

Send us Fan Mail Caring for someone facing the end of life is one of the most profound human experiences — filled with love, pain, tenderness, and resilience. "Holding On While Letting Go" this podcast episode is dedicated to the often-unspoken journey of being a caregiver for someone with a terminal illness. ThroughLeone's  heartfelt personal story, this podcast episode explores th...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 25:  In this heartfelt episode of The Natural Narrative , host Leone Wilson is joined by Dr. Rhiarne Pronk, Psychologist, to explore the profound transition of matrescence — the becoming of a mother — and the quiet, often unseen experience of burnout. Together, they offer gentle insights, compassionate reflections, and supportive pathways for mothers to honor their journey...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of The Natural Narrative , Leone sits down with women’s health advocate and practitioner Melisa Byrne to explore the often-overlooked consequences of the medicalisation of women's hormones. Together, they dive into the increasing trend of prescribing hormone therapies—particularly oestrogen supplementation—to women who are already naturally menstru...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leone chats with Jess Harvey, an experienced osteopath , about the concept of the Allergic March —a progressive pattern of allergic conditions that often begins in infancy and evolves through childhood. Together, they explore how this phenomenon represents a state of dis-ease and a hyperactive immune response , rather than isolated symptoms. Jess sheds light on ho...