Wellness Women Radio

On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh go over some absolute fundamentals about your contraceptive choices that all women need to know! – this is all of the essentials that should absolutely form part of school education! Tune in to learn more about the pros & cons of taking oral contraceptives. What information should be essential to giving informed consent? Things to co...

In an absolute coincidence Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh both had COVID, at the same time! These are the exact things that Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh did to prevent long COVID and to ensure they had a very speedy recovery. Tune in to this latest episode of Wellness Women Radio to hear all about our experience with COVID, how we felt and what we did to fully support our body and immune system. Dr Andrea & D...

Dr Stacy Sims is an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who is revolutionising nutrition and performance for women. You may have seen her on her famous  “Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk  as she challenges the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. Dr Stacy has just released her second book ‘Next Level, Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great and Cr...

Hot flushes, or hot flashes, are one of the most debilitating symptoms that impact women during hormonal transitions but these don’t just occur in menopause. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh dive into the mechanisms that cause hot flushes, the risk factors that will dramatically increase them and all of their best holistic solutions to address them! Don’t forget to f...

Supplementation of certain nutrients can be essential if we can’t get them from our foods anymore but should calcium be part of that? As women age, as our hormones change, our bone mineral density naturally declines and we’re at more risk of osteoporosis but does this mean we need to take additional calcium? Are there risks associated with taking calcium that outweigh the benefits? On this episode...

Weight loss is different for women! Do you know which hormones impact your metabolic set point and your ability to lose or gain weight? Tune into this episode to find out which hormones have the greatest impact on your metabolism, hunger, cravings and what you can do to balance them! Spoiler alert it’s all fixable! Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewe...

Have you started losing weight, you’ve been going along really well, you’re focused and making progress and then all of sudden you plateau and the weight starts to  climb again? The same tools that helped before are no longer affective and you wonder if you’ve just ruined your metabolism? You’re not alone! So many women experience this recurrent theme of weight loss, plateau and regain and this ca...

Have you heard of the period flu or menstrual flu? Did you know that lots of health conditions are exacerbated by the menstrual cycle? Menstrual flu can be described as complex interactions between the immune & endocrine systems, that triggers an onset/exacerbation of common medical conditions and common changes in the immune system. These changes can resemble – flu like symptoms, cyclical pattern...

BMI – this is a great example of things we’re taught that are health indicators or good for us that are actually BS!  It is a great tool for population based studies and understanding epidemiology, but it’s not useful for individual based assessments and ‘fat shaming’ patients! BMI was never intended to be used as an individual health tool indicating the healthy weight of an individual patient.  B...

Happy 2022! Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are slowly getting into the year, tune in to hear what they’re doing. Join Dr Andrea in a 100 Day Gong – Creating habits and having accountability, intentionally committing to certain habits for 100 days, if you miss a day then you start again from day 1.  What are your intentions for 2022? Plus an important recall for hair products and sunscreen that everyone n...

This is the most incredible story of how the beautiful baby Ella Skye entered the world! Wellness Women Tribe we have a very special podcast for you that you don’t want to miss. Dr Ashleigh shares her top tips for preparing for birth but also walks us through the birth of her daughter, which is nothing short of amazing. Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @...

Alexx Stuart, best-selling author of Low Tox Life, has just launched her latest book Low Tox Food! This is a brilliant guide about how to shop, cook, swap, save and eat for a happy planet! Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh explore the low tox revolution that Alexx has created and how you can easily do this at home! Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswo...

Bloating is one of the most common symptoms our patients complain about but getting to the root cause of this can be incredibly complicated! In this episode of Wellness Women Radio we dive into all the possible causes of bloating and how you can decipher your symptoms for yourself! Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.c...

Chris is a Swedish-born engineer who migrated to Australia in 2009. Along with his wife they felt there was a shortage of consciously sourced food easily accessible to Perth households. The meal-kit industry originated in Sweden and in 2011 Dinner Twist was the first and only online meal-kit provider. With a purpose to offer Australians consciously sourced food from a carbon positive platform, the...

This is another ‘public service announcement’ podcast from The Wellness Women! If you’ve ever struggled with your skin you may have been prescribed Roaccutane! This drug is brilliant for assisting with clearing acne but can have devastating side effects including thyroid disruption, cardiovascular and cholesterol issues and even severe psychological problems. Share this with anyone considering Roa...

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: What not to put in your vagina! You do not need to use douches, chemical sprays, perfumes or cleanses/cleansing wipes on your vagina, nor should you. EVER There seems to be an increased uptake in women utilising artificial cleanses/wipes/sprays etc. and we’re here to tell you to STOP! Dr Andrea and Dr Ash discuss all the reasons why these things are unnecessary and how...

Endometriosis affects at least 1 in 9 women in Australia, with up to 80% of these women also experiencing adenomyosis. So how can you tell the difference? Is it Adenomyosis or Endometriosis? In this episode Dr Andrea & Dr Ash unpack all things adenomyosis and endometriosis including the difference in the symptoms and presentation. Tune in to hear more about the key differences and similarities bet...

Sex is a really important part of our life. 2/3 of women are experiencing some degree of sexual difficulty, up to 50% of women express a lack of interest in sex and up to 21% of women are unable to climax. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh discuss all things sexual health and pleasure with guest Rebecca Grech from Sexyland Australia! Sexyland has been a household name...

On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio we answer all the questions you’ve ever had about medicinal cannabis with Dr Ben Jansen from CDA Clinics!  We cover the history of cannabis and the taboo or stigma still surrounding it, it’s medicinal uses particularly for women’s health and even in the context of things like endometriosis. We look at CBD vs THC and it’s interactions in the body and...

Did you know that testosterone is essential for sexual health & fertility in women? Often over looked and deemed unimportant, testosterone is an essential hormone for women’s health, wellbeing and fertility! Healthy levels of testosterone help to maintain energy levels, lean muscle mass, libido & orgasmic capacity and so much more! Tune in to hear Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh do a deep dive into the...

Is sunshine the best medicine for women? Did you know that vitamin D is not only an essential nutrient but also a hormone? It is also critical for women’s health as it influences fertility, reproduction and thyroid function, increases insulin sensitivity, supports the immune system, controls hormonal secretions, aids with magnesium absorption and also impacts bone formation and cognitive functions...

What is the link between chronic inflammation and insulin resistance and vice versa? Hot onto your hats for this one! Did you know that inflammatory mediators promote the progression of insulin resistance and inflammation may be one of the biggest drivers of metabolic syndrome and obesity BUT glucose and other dietary triggers are pro-inflammatory: what a vicious cycle! Tune in to find out how thi...

Women with PCOS can still get pregnant! Yes, you heard correctly! All too often our patients with PCOS are told that they won’t ever be able to conceive without the intervention of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and pharmaceutical drugs however on this episode we want to debunk those myths. Join Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea as they dive into the best nutrition, lifestyle and other integrative...

On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh Bond and Dr Andrea Huddleston answer all your questions that you submitted in celebration of their 200th episode! Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is pr...

WOOHOO! This is episode 200 of Wellness Women Radio and we’re celebrating! Tune in for a HUGE (and very exciting announcement) plus all your questions answered! Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is proudly sponsor...