Wellness Women Radio

Artificial sweetener and its safety is incredibly controversial in the health world. Some experts claim they are all completely safe and a better alternative to sugar because they have no caloric content but others think of them as dangerous to your health! In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh analyse the latest research regarding the safety of artificial sweeteners, i...

A woman’s intuition is her own internal navigation system, and also her superpower! In this episode of Wellness Women Radio the ladies take a deep dive into what it means to trust your intuition, how to recognise this skill and nurture it. Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea also look at the neuroscience of intuition and why women are so much better at this! Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.fa...

We spend so much time coaching women through what to eat, and what not to eat, when they’re pregnant but what about when you’re trying to conceive? Should couples eat differently to optimise their fertility? In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea look at the ideal foods to assist with hormonal balance and conception! Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.faceboo...

How are you going kicking your brain into gear in isolation? Is anyone else feeling a bit sluggish, unproductive and slow? We hear you! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we want to talk you through some brain hacks! Some ways to hack your environment to make working from home a breeze and help you to level up in productivity and focus! Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook....

COVID-19 has completely changed the world in such a short period of time and it has affected us all in different ways. Part of the flow on affect of this time is the cancellation of all fertility treatments, including IVF/ICSI. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea explore the impact on couples with sub or infertility and some ways to improve egg quality and fertility p...

Don’t you think we are due for a big dose of good news? Yes! We think so too. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re diving into all the health benefits of chocolate. Did you know that chocolate is one of the richest sources of iron? It also contains magnesium, copper, manganese, calcium, flavonoids, antioxidants and polyphenols. Not all chocolate is created equal though! Tune into this epi...

Social isolating or social distancing should not equal emotional distancing! In fact, there is strong evidence linking perceived social isolation and adverse health consequences including lowered immunity! So in this time when the world has changed so dramatically and social distancing is necessary The Wellness Women give you lots of strategies to feel connected with your loved ones whilst staying...

Ladies, this is a survival podcast episode! This is a very stressful time in our history and we all have different coping mechanisms. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are giving you all the signs and symptoms of stress that you may be ignoring (or not realising it’s stress related) to help you to have the best coping strategies right now! Dr Ashleigh also runs throug...

WE’RE BACK! After the longest hiatus we’ve had from recording we’re back behind the mic and we missed you all terribly. Unfortunately we’ve come back to an almost different, apocalyptic type world with the news that Coronavirus COVID-19 has been classified as a pandemic by the, World Health Organisation, and the fear and panic around the globe is palpable. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio D...

Okay ladies, have you ever suffered from headaches or migraines? Do you know if they’re cyclical in nature or have you noticed that they seem to be worse around your period? Your headaches may be from hormonal changes! These headaches/migraines are different to regular ones because they’re usually much more intense, last longer and are harder to treat! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr An...

We are all exhausted (well, most of us anyway!). 2020 has only just begun but we haven’t taken the time to recharge over the holidays to have the energy and motivation to do the things we want! If you’re waking in the morning and dragging yourself out of bed straight to the coffee machine, or you’re crashing mid-afternoon and then struggling to sleep properly this episode is for you! On this episo...

90% of women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) at some point in their lives and the symptoms associated with it can range from slight irritation to teariness, weight gain, fluid retention, breast tenderness, sugar cravings…and the list goes on! Recent research has shown an association between vitamin D deficiency and PMS symptoms! In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashle...

Australia is experiencing the worst bushfires in history and it is currently the worst environmental crisis in the world! It is devastating to watch and almost completely impossible to comprehend the trauma that those experiencing these fires first hand must be going through. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea discuss the impact of the bushfires and they give some pe...

When you think of the holidays, and the Christmas season, do you think of stress, over eating, excessive drinking, family drama and obligations? Well, never fear our faithful Wellness Women tribe because we have a complete guide for you to survive the holiday season without completely destroying all your hard work throughout the year. We want you to be able to enjoy your holidays without packing o...

Did you know that sperm counts have halved worldwide in the last 40 years! Is this fact terrifying or what? This male infertility crisis is caused by hormonal imbalances, exposure to environmental endocrine disrupters such as plastics, bisphenol A (BPA) etc as well as the rising rates of obesity. i.e diet, lifestyle and stressors! On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea is interv...

Have you seen the new documentary The Game Changers? This film is creating a huge stir in health circles and the media. The documentary pushes a vegan lifestyle as the optimal human diet for health and performance. The Wellness Women absolutely agree with much of the film and support plant-based diets but it’s important to understand some of the studies and possible misleading information that has...

We know how important the gut microbiota is but did you know that the vagina also has its own microbial community? The makeup of these microbes maintains proper vaginal health which can have huge implications for STIs, infections, bacterial vaginosis and even fertility potential. Tune into this super fun and nerdy episode of Wellness Women Radio and hear Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh debunk some myths...

Are you suffering from awful allergies and horrible hay fever? Do you always dread the onset of spring? Have you wondered why some people are affected so much more than others? If you’ve answered YES to any of these questions then it’s time to tune in to this weeks episode of Wellness Women Radio! Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, affects millions of people worldwide each year but there are lots of...

Have you ever wondered what it means if your poo floats? What about the colour of it? Does it matter? Your poo or stool colour and consistency is important and reveals a lot about your gastrointestinal health. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh decipher what every bowel movement means and what you can do to improve yours! “Don’t forget to follow us on social media: w...

There has been a lot of interesting things happening in the world of women’s health lately that Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh want to update you on! This is an important episode to get you up to speed on some of the latest research that’s important for you. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, The Wellness Women are keeping you up to date about important findings regarding hormonal contraceptives...

What do the oldest living women in the world have in common? Are they vegan or paleo? Monks or marathon runners? In this special episode of Wellness Women Radio our great friend, Kale Brock, gives us an exclusive insight into what the centenarian women do to live well, without heavy pharmaceutical intervention or surgeries! Do you want to age well, with optimal health? Tune in now to find out the...

The food industry is well versed at smoke and mirrors! There are over 100 different names for sugar that might be used on an ingredient list but it doesn’t stop there! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Cyndi O’Meara joins Dr Andrea to shine some light on the new tricks that are being used to hide toxic chemicals in everyday sounding ingredients. This will make you question everything and is...

Why do women emotionally eat? Is it just will power or are our hormones involved? Why do we all have such a distorted relationship with food? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh answer these questions and dive into the causes and triggers around emotional eating as well as looking at the potential strategies to break the cycle! Don’t forget to follow us on social media...

The thyroid gland is a pretty complicated little part of our endocrine system and certainly works according to the ‘goldilocks’ principle, we don’t want an overactive or underachieve thyroid! We very commonly see a lot of patients with an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, but overactive thyroid function can wreck just as much havoc on the system! Hyperthyroidism can cause an array of symptom...

Did you know that taking oral contraceptives can deplete your body of key nutrients needed for optimal health? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea are diving into the nutritional downside of taking hormonal contraceptives and the impact this can have on your biochemistry! As always, they look at solutions to address these problems! This is an episode not to be missed...