Julie Forrester and Karinda Maree

The Nuanced Naturopaths

Health EN ↓ 65 episodes

Join BHSc Naturopaths, Julie Forrester and Karinda Maree, as they intellectually traverse the challenging waters of the natural medicine world. When it comes to health, the 'right' answers are often nuanced, unique and open-ended. Julie and Karinda are dedicated to dancing in these grey areas. Holistic medicine, clinical research, traditional remedies, naturopathy, the wellness industry, herbal medicine, nutrition, food as medicine, healthy lifestyles, biohacking, functional medicine, busting wellness myths plus tips, hints & hacks for your health - these two naturopaths will cover it all!

Author

Julie Forrester and Karinda Maree

Category

Health

Podcast website

karindawholistix.com.au

Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 15 | The Nuance of Wheat & Gluten Allergy & Intolerance | Clarifying the Confusion of Common Allergens 26.07.2023

What's the difference between wheat & gluten? What's the difference between an allergy and intolerance? How can you tell if you're being affected by gluten or wheat? Should I get tested for Coeliac's disease? We cover all this (and more!) in today's chunky episode. A must-listen for anyone with sensitive stomachs, recurring gut issues or allergy-like tendencies. References ...

Ep 13 | CASE STUDY: PCOS, Acne & IBS - How to Naturally Address this Common Combination 29.06.2023

This is a fun twist to our usual kind of podcast! Do you resonate with Jessica's story? Seeing these hormonal symptoms along with chronic gut issues are all too common in the naturopath's office, and they're often linked. If you'd love to get to the bottom of your own hormonal & gut health love affair (that isn't working out too well), we'd love to hear from you. Get in...

Ep 12 | Nat Rant about Health Ads, Medication Myths, "Naturopathic Glass Shattering Lens of the World" & more 19.06.2023

The message I (Karinda) sent to Julie when proposing this episode, laying in bed at 11pm one night: "I’d love to do a low key, fun podcast about all the health ads that piss me/us off, and refute them from a naturopathic standpoint." I think that's enough background for this ep! Connect with Julie: ⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Book in with Julie⁠⁠ Connect with Karinda: ⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Insta...

YOU'RE INVITED! Julie's VicHerbs Talk | Traditional Balinese Medicine & Jamu Tastings 19.06.2023

Book your tickets here! Or you can pay cash at the door & receive your student or NHAA member discounts. Julie’s VicHerbs debut. With 2 trips to Bali this year already, Julie was fascinated to learn about the local traditional medicines and fell in love with Jamu (which is both a drink and a system of medicine). Not claiming to be an expert, she would like to share her observations and insight...

Ep 11 | Attachment to Health Labels & Diagnoses: The Link to Shame, Guilt & Mental Health [Minisode] 13.06.2023

Come see Julie's talk for VicHerbs next Thursday, all about Balinese herbal medicine! Including Jamu taste testing! Tickets available here , or cash-only tickets at the door. 22nd June at 7:30pm in North Fitzroy. Inspired by a casual cafe chat pre-recording, Julie & Karinda dive into the potentially controversial topic of how we relate to labels when it comes to health (namely, diagnostic...

Ep 10 | All About Iron Part 2 | Iron Infusions, Blood Tests for Iron & more 25.05.2023

Back this week with more juicy deets on iron! Check out Episode 8 for Part 1 of our iron series. Are iron infusions good or bad? Is there a grey area? Is iron deficiency even being diagnosed well? What does copper have to do with iron? We cover all this & more in today's ep. ~ Reach out to the ⁠⁠Nuanced Naturopaths ⁠here⁠⁠ ⁠! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests. ⁠⁠Check...

Ep 9 | Nat FAQs #2 | Why You DO Need To Poop Daily, Fabulous Fibre, Magnesium & more 10.05.2023

Yes, you DO need to poop daily, and that's the last we'll hear on that, thanks! Also in this ep: hear our naturopathic breakdown on (and love affair we have with) fibre. Connect with Julie: ⁠Email⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Book in with Julie⁠ Connect with Karinda: ⁠Email⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ (with resources, cycle shop & more) Book in with Karinda ( ⁠online⁠ ) DISCLAIMER FOR PUBLIC: The contents...

Ep 8 | All About Iron & Holistic Takes on Iron Deficiency 03.05.2023

Iron is one heck of a nuanced topic. Especially when it comes to iron deficiency. It's not as simple as grabbing iron from the chemist or getting an iron infusion, et voila, iron deficiency cured! There is a cause for your iron deficiency, and there is a very nuanced way to treat it. Tune into our naturopathic breakdown on everything iron. And check out Part 2 in Episode 10! ~ Reach out to the...

Ep 7 | Our ADHD & Neurodivergent Stories; The Impact of Culture on ADHD 26.04.2023

Connect with Julie: ⁠Email⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ Book in with Julie ⁠ Connect with Karinda: ⁠Email⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ (with resources, cycle shop & more) Book in with Karinda ( ⁠ online⁠ ) DISCLAIMER FOR PUBLIC: The contents of this podcast or any information mentioned is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you're seeking assistance with...

Ep 6 | A Nuanced ADHD Discussion: Spicy Opinions, a Holistic Take, Diagnosis, Meds & More 20.04.2023

ADHD CHECKLIST HERE (Google Doc) Strap yourselves in for a chunky, clunky, not-perfect, very human & very nuanced conversation about ADHD. Please remember, any of our personal or professional opinions are not intended to invalidate your experience. Connect with Julie: ⁠Email⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Book in with Julie⁠ Connect with Karinda: ⁠Email⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ (with resources, cycle shop &...

Ep 5 | Nat FAQs #1 | What We Ate for Breakfast, Coffee, "Do Supplements Really Work?" & more 12.04.2023

What a scrumptiously dense episode! We cover a lot in this one, from explaining why coffee is a no-go on an empty stomach, what we ate for breakfast, what an ideal brekky looks like, as well as our first instalment of *Nat FAQs*, including questions like, "how long does it take for naturopathy to work?", "what's the difference between natural medicines and pharmaceutical meds?&q...

BONUS Ep 4 | Progestins vs Progesterone Rabbithole 05.04.2023

LINKS Bad Labelling on Progesterone Products More helpful clarification from Dr Anna Garrett Progestin & Breast Cancer Risk: Systematic Review Progesterone, Progestins & The Endometrium DISCLAIMER FOR PUBLIC: The contents of this podcast or any information mentioned is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you're seeking assistance...

Ep 3 | Our Experience on Hormonal Contraception (Pill, Depo Provera) AND Clinic Wins of the Week! 29.03.2023

Tune into Julie & Karinda discussing their stories and experiences with hormonal birth control, including different contraceptive pills & Depo Provera. Julie also shares her incredible clinic wins for the week for two clients with conditions that you may be surprised to learn naturopathy could support! Extra resources for this episode: Diane 35 ED Estelle 35 ED Depo Provera Hormonal Contra...

Ep 2 | Hormonal Birth Control, History of the Pill & The Root of Menstrual Problems 23.03.2023

LINKS: Karinda's Environmental Hormone Disruptors Checklist Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen for Australia Do Men Have Progesterone (Yes!) The Bitter Pill: Harvard and the Dark History of Birth Control The Secret History of Birth Control The Puerto Rico Pill Trials Connect with Julie: ⁠Email⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Book in with Julie⁠ Connect with Karinda: ⁠Email⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ (with resources, c...

Ep 1 | Julie's Bali Experience, Jamu Herbal Tonic, Turmeric Deep-Dive 22.02.2023

Welcome to the first episode of the Nuanced Naturopaths! Today, we delve into Julie's recent experience travelling to Bali, learning about a traditional Balinese herbal tonic from the locals (yep, we go through the recipe & process so you can make it yourself!) and exploring how spirituality & compassion can contribute to health and wellness. Additionally, we  cover some details about...

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