Wellness Women Radio

Once upon a time women’s cycles were revered, celebrated and ritualized however in more recent times menstruation has been reduced to an inconvenient, unhygienic and messy event that most of us would be happy to get rid of. However, is this attitude detrimental to our hormonal health and the way we view our body? This week, The Wellness Women delve into the world of the sacred feminine practices t...

What your hair and nails reveal about your health! Hair and nail changes are associated with many different health conditions and can even indicate warning signs of other potential problems. These parts of our body are not just aesthetic but can certainly reflect our general state of health. In this episode Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea discuss the most common complaints women have about their hair an...

Tune in this week to discover why Dr Andrea doesn’t own a TV! Did you know that in Australia alone we spend over 9 BILLION hours per year watching TV? Does this mean we’re wasting our lives watching television? Have you ever wondered if this is harmful to our wellbeing or if it’s stopping us from reaching our full potential? The Wellness Women dive into these key questions and decipher how we can...

This week, the Wellness Women delve into the pros and cons of your favourite morning ritual! Is coffee all it’s cracked up to be? We know coffee perks us up, increases our stamina and tastes great but did you know that it can also decrease the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer and depression in women, and may even lower your risk of Parkinson’s disease? Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea also explore th...

Do you have PCOS or know a woman who does? With 18-20% of women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, and many more undiagnosed, this is an important topic for ladies, especially of reproductive age. Ashleigh shares her journey through the PCOS maze, and explores the options available. The Wellness Women discuss insulin resistance, infertility, weight gain, and other symptoms of PCOS. Are yo...

Looking into the crystal ball to discover the hottest health trends in 2016! Will current health trends continue? Are there new discoveries on the wellness horizon? The Wellness Women share their predictions for the services, products, and foods that will rock (and mineralise!) your wellness world this year. Move over kale, the new green machine is matcha! The wellness industry is growing rapidly,...

The single biggest challenge to every woman’s health is the balance of her hormones. On this weeks episode, Dr Andrea shares her crucial 4 S’s to solving hormone imbalances. Do you suffer with roller coaster emotions, up and down health, or just know your hormones are not quite right? 4 easy strategies will give you instant action steps to get you back on track! The Wellness Women discuss what ‘ou...

Authentic relationships are just as important to our health and wellbeing as is sleep or nourishing food! This week, The Wellness Women delve into the concept of Love Languages, the term coined by the brilliant relationship counselor and best selling author Gary D Chapman. There are five basic love languages or five ways in which we express our love and appreciation but we all identify primarily w...

Dr Andrea has just returned from a mission trip in India and she gets a rude awakening with Christmas consumerism in full swing. How can we overcome the stress and pressure of finding the perfect gift? What ways can we create meaningful connections with loved ones without spending a lot of money? And how can we increase our joy and happiness through random acts of love and service? This episode wi...

A recent article came out claiming meat consumption causes cancer! The vegetarians and vegans celebrated, so Dr. Andrea and Dr. Ashleigh decided to dive into the facts and fiction behind the media article. Does meat-eating cause cancer? On this episode they discuss their personal experiences being vegetarian (and switching back and forth with meat eating), the consequences of media sensationalism,...

This week Dr. Ashleigh and Dr. Andrea expose the function and importance of a well-known but often misunderstood hormone producer – the thyroid gland. So many women are suffering hormonal chaos due to a dysfunctional thyroid gland. Tests may show ‘normal’ lab results – so why are you experiencing thyroid symptoms? The ladies discuss the HPA axis, functional medicine, thyroid function testing, immu...

Should men and women do the same exercises? Are women designed to do crossfit? Do Michelle Bridges and Ashy Bines really teach you to be healthy? This week Dr. Ashleigh and Dr. Andrea explore the world of womens’ fitness. The Wellness Women discuss the 7 key primal movements, functional fitness, modifying your exercises throughout your menstrual cycle, and how to lower your risk of injury plus enj...

We are modern women but our bodies still respond to stress as if we were cavemen! That stressful email from your co-worker or being stuck in traffic will initiate the same physiological stress response as if you’re being chased by a saber tooth tiger and it forces the adrenal glands to work overtime! This week The Wellness Women discuss adrenal fatigue, a modern day epidemic that our lifestyle and...

On this week’s show The Wellness Women discuss an essential topic for ALL women throughout their entire lives: pelvic floor function! Tune in to learn the major causes of pelvic floor dysfunction, how to recognize if this is a problem for you and the complications associated with a weak pelvic floor. Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea also share their best solutions to create strong and stable pelvic floor...

This week Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea share their best travel tips to keep you healthy on your holidays! Between them, The Wellness Women have explored 52 countries and counting, without any hospitalisations or serious illnesses, and these have included exotic and third world locations such as Jordan, Syria, Tanzania, India, Nepal and Bangladesh, just to name a few. Tune in to learn the secrets to p...

Do you find yourself saying ‘yes’ and over committing yourself to please others? Are you comparing yourself to everyone else on your Facebook feed? Are you incapable of accepting a genuine compliment? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions then this episode is for you! In today’s podcast The Wellness Women analyse what it means to have a healthy headspace and how our mind can impact our...

Don’t put up with gut problems any longer. In this powerful episode, Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive deep into the gastro-intestinal tract. Leaky gut syndrome, dysbiosis, skin allergies, inflammatory conditions, mental health symptoms, Hashimoto’s, and more. If you’ve ever had antibiotics and not consciously repaired your gut – then listen in! Discover simple ways to heal your gut through the “Weed...

This weeks very sweet episode is a fun discussion about the sugar-free movement. Find out what the “I Quit Sugar” and “That Sugar Film” hype is all about! Did you know just a single can of Coca Cola blows out your daily recommended sugar intake? Dr Andrea and Dr. Ashleigh discuss how much sugar we really need, the hidden dangers, and the reasons we get hooked on sugar so easily. Discover what they...

In this episode The Wellness Women change tunes to focus on men’s health. Testosterone is not just a sex hormone! It’s seen as the elixir of vitality and virility for men however if it’s out of balance it can wreck havoc on their general health and wellbeing. Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea teach you the common signs and symptoms of testosterone imbalance, estrogen dominance (which looks like a lot more...

Healthy Homes for Wellness Women. Dr. Ashleigh and Dr. Andrea answer the question, “Can you be healthy if you are living in a toxic environment?” Find out how many non-specific health complaints like headaches, skin sensitivities, allergies, autoimmune disorders, and hormonal imbalances, may be connected to your living space. They discuss ‘Bau Biology’,’Sick Building Syndrome’, air and water quali...

The Wellness Makeover Series, Part 2 – The Wellness Kitchen 2.0. This week it’s all about stocking up on TWW kitchen essentials, learning about safe storage solutions for foods, and simple tricks for minimising harm from common kitchen equipment and appliances. Get the scoop on items such as Teflon pans and BPA-free bottles, and learn which kitchen items could be disrupting your hormone balance. F...

The Wellness Makeover Series, Part 1 – Begin your makeover by creating The Wellness Kitchen. Join The Wellness Women as they run you through a clever Kitchen Audit. Pave the way for health success by starting in the place where many chemicals and nasties are found – your pantry. Discover the hidden ingredients that may be secretly robbing you and your family of abundant health and wellbeing. You w...

How good are you in bed? In this weeks episode, The Wellness Women teach you how to sleep your way to better health and a more productive day. They discuss why weight gain, fatigue, inflammation, poor immune system function, hormone imbalances, depression, and anxiety can all be linked to poor sleep habits. If you are skipping or missing out on important sleep hours, then tune in (new mums and shi...

In this episode you will meet your dynamic hosts, Dr. Ashleigh Bond and Dr. Andrea Huddleston. Known as The Wellness Women, these two Australian health professionals will share why they launched this fabulous health and lifestyle podcast for women! Discover how the common trap of deciding your health value based on your perception of feeling well versus functioning well may be damaging your wellbe...