The Well Woman Podcast

We're currently experiencing what may very well be the most uncertain times of our lives. With many countries around the globe already in lockdown, humans are facing all different types of turbulence which is having a ripple effect through our mental, emotion and physical wellbeing. Are you feeling it too? However what if it's possible that during these very turbulent times we could flow with peac...

Feeling a little overwhelmed right now? Confused, stressed, turbulent? You're not alone, so I got together with a good friend of mine to chat all things self care, emotions and support during these COVID-19 times. Elise Carver from www.surfstyletraining.com, she encourages, inspires and educates those with the drive to improve their mental and physical health by building a self-sustainable future....

Miscarriages, PCOS, acne, period challenges... you'd feel a bit lost and crazy without help too. Each of these cycle challenges can all can be linked back to hormones at one point or another. Today's podcast Meah Robertson from www.lifestartnaturopathics.com.au recognised the same exact challenges in the women around her and wanted to create a solution to help not only herself but the increasing n...

Sex on your period, have you tried it? Does it gross you out? Would you try it? Mmmmm well this all comes down to relationships, communication and expression. All elements that get unpacked in this episode with Australian sexologist Naomi Hutchings (www.naomihutchings.com.au). In this Episode: * What is a sexologist? * Your yoni relationship * Labia Libraries - yes these exist! * Masturbation and...

Is it just me or have you also noticed a big shift and chance in the menstrual movement over the past 24 months? This is having a changing affect and dynamic impact on menstrual awareness and education globally. From West to East it's being transformed everywhere. This global movement has inspired the creation of the first menstrual conference, yep a conference about menstruation. This is music to...

Gut health, it's one of the most talked about health topics world wide so it's no wonder I get asked so many questions about it and my personal journey with Leaky Gut. In this episode I share: * How I discovered I had leaky gut in 2012 * My 12 month healing journey and what I did * How my lifestyle effected my gut health * The 5 simple steps I follow to supporting gut health today * Products that...

Ever feel like you’re doing something you’re not truly aligned to? You want to take a step forward towards your vision and desire but somethings holding you back? In this episode I’m joined by Tracey Spencer the women who takes the fluff out of living your light work. Tracey is a life and creative business coach, writer, speaker and kundalini yoga teacher on a mission to help women kick self-doubt...

Language warning - CLITS! Today we’re talking openly and boldly about clits in the celebration of the up coming release of "Me & Her" a documentary I had the pleasure to be involved with… a documentary on clits by Vicky Jay from www.vickyjay.com. Vicky Jay is a feminist photographer and film-maker who together with her husband runs an international production company called Drishti Studio that spe...

Today on the show I'm joined by Dr. Vignesh Devraj who's a 4th generation Ayurvedic healer and founder - chief physician of Sitaram Beach Retreat (http://bit.ly/india_retreat), where I recently attended on retreat and you can join me in doing so here. Sitaram is the ultimate space for authentic healing and transformation. Dr. Vignesh speaks internationally on natural healing, Ayurveda, meditation...

On the contraceptive pill and been asking yourself... "is this something I need to be on?" "how can I come off the pill safely?" "how do others do it?". You're not alone, these are the exact questions I asked myself to when I came off the contraceptive pill however I did so well before I was prepared or educated on the process. And to be honest there are any things I could of done better to help g...

Are using Tampons, Pads, Period Underwear, Cloths really safe? It’s a topic that’s consistently brought up at every event I speak at and throughout our Well Woman Academy. Which makes us think… Are they? For this hot topic discussion I reached out to the wonderful April Davis from Vagina Blog (yep am entire blog dedicated to Vagina’s) to share with us the truths of what’s really in our menstrual p...

After wrapping up our #LoveYourCycle Challenge last week with women from all over the world the feedback about tracking your cycle and the lessons learnt blew me away so I knew I need to share some insights with you (as much as I can be shared without a visual) to support you in starting your own cycle tracking practice. In this episode we chat about: * Benefits of written tracker vs. an app * Lea...

Fear, anxiety, grief, numbness... their emotions that can easily take over and run the show. Ever considered how these emotions form or what energy essence they come from? For the past few years, 6 to be exact I've been exploring the energy system of my being and the more I discovered it the more I began to understand how it was contributing to my every move. How I felt working, being a friend, be...

We're about to turn over a new year and a new decade. Despite the festivities, it can also be a time of year that can leave us feeling guilty, overwhelmed and judgemental towards ourselves and what we "have" or "have not" achieved. . In this episode I'm joining by my amazing friend Amber Hawken from www.amberhawken.com who's a Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Progr...

How to Bleed and be Merry!🩸 Got your period due around the festive time? Me too! The old me would be freaking out about this, in fact I may even of skipped my “bleed” if I was still on the pill. . But that was the old me, aka a very long time ago. I know exactly how it can feel... “my period... on when - Christmas!?!? Um, not on my watch!” In this episode I share with you a simple 5 step guide to...

What is Panchakarma? I've just completed first Panchakarma retreat with my amazing friend and teacher Samantha Doyle here in India and I thought what better opportunity to share with you the in's and out's of Ayurvedic healing through the process of Panchakarma. In this episode we cover: * What is Panchakarma * How does Panchakarma work * Treatment methods of Panchakarma * Who is a Panchakarma ret...

Today to be go-go-go, avoid emotional discomfort, say YES to everything, want more of many things and crave consuming is common. A little too common actually, but imagine if we did the opposite... we become comfortable through emotional discomfort, we faced our cravings rather than consumed them and we began to say no. How would this feel? Today's episode with Emily Hassett from www.spiritseeker.c...

Have you sent out a search party for a missing period? Sometimes, a late or missing period is just that. Like the ocean has times where the waves are much bigger or smaller, our cycles can become longer or shorter than usual too. But if your period is regularly late or has vanished for longer than a month, instead of freaking out. Take a long deep breathe, it’s time to look at why and what your bo...

Today on the podcast I'm joined by the beautiful Loni Jane from www.feelthelean.com . We chat about menstruating for the first time, health journey's, transforming and honouring your body. Meet our Podcast Guest: [Cycle Day 17 - Inner Autumn] Loni is an earthling, mother, photographer and creative artist. Loni prides herself on living her passion and thrives on vibrant, simple healthy living acros...

Can traveling effect your Period? Straight answer - YES! Our cycle can be effected by many different lifestyle changes and traveling can be a big one. Given I'm off to India in a couple of days I thought what better time to share and explain how long haul travel may effect your cycle. In this episode we chat about: * How long haul travel can effect the female menstrual cycle * Why your period may...

Imagine having clear, smooth skin all month long. How amazing would that be? That’s the dream! But how does anyone actually make that happen, without being genetically blessed? Your skin health is tied closely to your hormones, so it’s no surprise that your skin fluctuates throughout the month. You might have flawless skin for 3 weeks of the month, but come menstruation, it’s a disaster zone. Or m...

Bloating, sore belly, constipation... frustration none of this is fun, or nice for that matter. In fact 90% of my clients and women in the Well Woman Academy have all in the past experienced so kind of digestive and bloating challenge. Yep, bloating is often one of the most "common" cycle signs going round. Which makes complete sense when you understand how closely linked your endocrine and menstr...

Being in business as a women can be a fine line of dancing between your feminine and masculine energies. The whole... how do I rest, honour myself yet still remain drive, ambitious and task orientated? I know I've juggled with this balance in the past and I also know I'm not the only one. This week over on the podcast we have friend and mentor of mine Emily sharing her insights on how she manages...

Ever wondered how period underwear actually works, been a tad scared to try them for yourself? Don't blame you - I use to be too! That was until I converted and my menstrual cycle confidence has gone through the roof. In this episode we chat about: * How period underwear works * Why use period underwear * How to choose your period underwear, what's the right fit for you * Where you can wear your p...

Today's episode is all about ancient wisdom for the modern women. We explore the beautiful art and science of Traditional Chinese Medicine, how it supports, connects and can assist in rebalancing our endocrine system, overall health and how it can be transformative for women's well being. We dive into the elements, organs, chat on herbs, and acupuncture, emotions and learning to say yes to yoursel...