The Nature and Nurture Podcast

Could what you're feeling after having your baby be more than just tiredness? What if the fatigue, brain fog, and the emotional flatness have a physical explanation that nobody has properly investigated? And why does being told your blood tests are "normal" not always mean what you think it means? In this episode I'm getting personal. I'm sharing my own experience of signific...

Understanding ARFID: What It Is, How It Presents, and How to Support Your Selective Eater ~ with Kate Webbe, Certified Practising Nutritionist Is your child's selective eating more than just fussiness ~ and how would you even know the difference? What does it actually look like to take the pressure off at mealtimes, and why does that matter more than you might think? Could there be something d...

Have you ever had your thyroid checked, been told everything looks fine, and still felt exhausted, cold, foggy, and unlike yourself? Could your thyroid be quietly affecting your energy, your mood, your weight, and your digestion ~ without ever showing up on a standard blood test? And what does "normal" actually mean when it comes to your thyroid, and is it the same as optimal? In this ep...

Could your teen's painful periods actually be something more? What if the gut symptoms, fatigue, anxiety and missed school days were all connected to something that has a name and a path forward? Endometriosis affects roughly one in nine people who menstruate, yet the average time to diagnosis is still far too long. In this episode I sit down with Jade Walker, degree-qualified naturopath, endo...

Why do so many people struggle with bloating, loose stools, and unpredictable digestion, even when they're eating well? Could your nervous system be the missing piece in your gut health puzzle? And what does chronic low-grade stress and depletion actually do to your digestive system over time? If your gut feels like it has a mind of its own, you're not imagining it. In this episode, I'...

Do you think concussion is just a bump on the head that you recover from in a few days? For many people, that’s not the full story. In this episode of The Nature & Nurture Podcast, I’m joined by Louise Cork, The Concussion Naturopath, to talk about what actually happens in the brain after a concussion and why symptoms can sometimes linger for weeks or even months. We explore how concussion aff...

Do you wake up tired… Crash mid-afternoon… Then find yourself wide awake at 9pm? Or maybe you’re the 2–3am wake-up person, lying there with a racing mind and wondering what on earth is wrong with you. In this episode, I unpack the physiology behind that “wired but tired” feeling so it makes sense, not just emotionally, but biologically. We explore: ✨ What’s actually happening in your nervous syst...

This is the episode I wish existed when I was a teenager. In this episode, we dive into periods from the ground up, breaking down the menstrual cycle in a way that actually makes sense, removes shame, and empowers girls and women to understand their bodies better. This episode is for: • Teens learning about their cycle • Mums wanting to support their daughters • Women who were never properly educa...

In today’s episode, we gently wrap up the Foundations Mini Series and bring everything together in a way that feels supportive, not overwhelming. This episode is a reminder that health isn’t about doing all the things at once. It’s about choosing one place to start and building from there. In this episode, I invite you to reflect on: ✨ Which pillar of health feels hardest right now ✨ Which area...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most important, and often overlooked, foundations of health: the nervous system. You can eat well, hydrate, move your body, and try to prioritise sleep, but if your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight, healing can feel slow and energy can stay stubbornly low. This is especially common for parents who are carrying constant mental and emotional load. I...

Hydration is one of the most overlooked foundations of health, yet it impacts almost every system in the body. In this episode of the Foundations Mini Series, we explore why fatigue, headaches, brain fog, irritability, and cravings are so often linked to dehydration, not just burnout. Plus why simply “drinking more water” isn’t always enough. In this episode, I cover: ✨ How hydration supports ene...

In this episode, we dive into the third pillar of health in the Foundations Mini Series: movement. So many people feel exhausted, inflamed, or burnt out and believe the answer is to push harder with exercise. In this episode, I unpack why that approach often backfires, and how movement can actually restore energy when it’s matched to your current capacity. In this episode, we cover: ✨ Why pushing...

In this episode of the Foundations Mini Series, we dive into sleep. Why it matters so much, why it often feels so hard (especially for parents), and how broken sleep impacts far more than just energy. I cover: ✨ Why sleep is a foundational pillar of health, not a luxury ✨ The ripple effects of poor sleep on hormones, mood, blood sugar, inflammation, and cardiovascular health ✨ How chronic broke...

In this episode, I kick off the Foundations Mini Series by explaining why the basics matter so much, and why nourishment is the first place to start. I cover: ✨ Why health feels harder when foundations aren’t supported ✨ The core pillars of health and how they work together ✨ Why under-eating is so common, especially for parents ✨ Blood sugar, protein, and fibre explained in simple terms ✨ Ho...

In this shorter check-in episode, I’m popping in to share where I’m at personally and professionally as we step into 2026, along with some exciting updates about what’s coming next on the podcast. I chat openly about: ✨ Letting go of the pressure to “hit the ground running” at the start of a new year ✨ Why I’m leaning into gentler, more sustainable goals for 2026 ✨ Breaking big goals into quart...

New Year’s resolutions often come with a lot of pressure. To do more, be better, and fix everything all at once. And for many people, that pressure lands at a time when energy and capacity are already low. In this episode, I’m sharing a kinder, more realistic approach to setting health goals, especially for busy parents. We talk about why you don’t need to start on January 1st, why doing everythin...

If your morning coffee wears off before the school run is even done, or you feel permanently flat, wired, or running on fumes, you are not alone. In this episode, I’m talking all about parent energy. Why so many parents feel constantly exhausted, what’s actually happening in the body, and the small, realistic changes that can make a big difference without adding more to your mental load. We cover:...

If you or your child live with eczema, you know how relentless it can be! The itching, sleepless nights, endless creams, and confusing advice. But there is hope! In this episode, I unpack eczema in a way that makes sense, blending medical insights with a naturopathic approach. We’ll talk about what’s happening with the skin barrier and immune system, the real story behind bleach baths, and how sim...

Perimenopause can feel like your body has suddenly changed the rules without telling you. One week you feel fine, the next you’re wired, foggy, anxious, or searching for the blankets at 3 a.m. wondering what on earth is happening. In this episode, I dive into what’s actually going on behind those symptoms. From shifting oestrogen and progesterone levels to how they influence mood, sleep, energy, m...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Nature & Nurture Podcast ! I’m Dannii, a Clinical Naturopath & mum of four, and in this episode I’m taking you behind the scenes into my journey. I share what life looked like when I was stuck in survival mode ~ exhausted, overwhelmed, and relying only on what I knew at the time. From raising very different kids with unique health needs, to working...