What's My Body Telling Me?

In this integrative recap episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd brings the entire Weight & Metabolism Series together to answer the question so many women are asking: if it’s not just calories in, calories out, then what is actually driving weight changes? Drawing on clinical experience and insights from every expert in the series, Dr Todd reframes weight gain not as a personal...

In this powerful episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Emma Masters, movement expert, studio founder, and creator of Therapy Fitness. Together, they explore why exercise has become a source of shame, pressure, and punishment for so many women, and how to rebuild a relationship with movement that is rooted in self-trust rather than self-criticism. Drawing on Emma’s pe...

In this eye-opening episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Dr Gina Cleo, habit researcher, behavioural scientist, and one of Australia’s leading experts in sustainable behaviour change. Together, they unpack why habits, not willpower, are the missing link in long-term weight and health outcomes. Dr Gina explains how habits are formed in the brain, why motivation fades...

In this episode of the Weight & Metabolism Series, Dr. Anthea Todd sits down with Dr. Joshua Hackett – physician, circadian health expert, and author of The Metabolic Scam . Together, they explore one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: why metabolism slows down, why weight feels “stuck,” and what your body is actually trying to tell you. Instead of blaming women for eating “to...

In this eye-opening episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Dr Alex Craven, a general surgeon specialising in metabolic disease and weight loss surgery. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood areas in modern health: what metabolic disease actually is, why it doesn’t always show up as weight gain, and how to understand the deeper signals your body is sendin...

In this inspiring episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Taryn Brumfitt, award winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and 2023 Australian of the Year. Together, they explore one of the most deeply rooted experiences in women’s lives: our relationship with our bodies. They unpack why so many women grow up believing their bodies are a problem, how cultural pressure shap...

What if the pain, stress, or stagnation in your body was actually a message—not a malfunction? In this mind-expanding episode, Dr. Anthea Todd is joined by long-time friend and founder of Spinal Energetics, Dr. Sarah Jane Perri, to explore the healing power of energy, body awareness, and the subtle cues we often miss. They unpack what Spinal Energetics is, why it works, and how it blends Eastern p...

In this solo episode, Dr Anthea Todd breaks down the real reason PMS feels different from month to month — and what your symptoms are actually trying to tell you. Building on her conversation with Dr Sarah E. Hill, Anthea uses her “seabed floor” analogy to help you understand the deeper patterns beneath your hormones, so you can finally decode your PMS with clarity, compassion, and confidence. You...

In this eye-opening episode of What’s My Body Telling Me? , Dr. Anthea Todd sits down with Dr. Sarah Hill, evolutionary psychologist and author of The Period Brain: The Science of Why We PMS and How to Fix It . Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood experiences in women’s health — PMS — exploring why it happens, what it’s really telling us, and how to restore balance. From the evoluti...

In this guided episode of What’s My Body Telling Me? , Dr Anthea Todd shares the 10-minute exercise that transformed her relationship with her body — and even helped heal her skin when nothing else worked. If you’ve been feeling frustrated, disconnected, or critical of your body — whether it’s your skin, your gut, or your energy — this episode is your invitation to pause, reconnect, and listen. Th...

When Mimi first got her period at 16, she knew something wasn’t right. Her cycle was painful, irregular, and constantly dismissed. She was told it would “regulate eventually,” that it was “just different ovaries,” and that the pill was her only option. It wasn’t. And her symptoms never improved. Years later, after repeated dead ends and worsening PMS, migraines, and cycle changes, Mimi finally did...

Why do menstrual migraines happen — and what is your body really trying to tell you when they do? In this episode, Dr Anthea breaks down the deeper meaning behind menstrual migraines and how they’re often a message from your body, not a malfunction. From fluctuating estrogen and iron levels to stress, blood sugars, and your nervous system — every migraine has a story. You’ll learn how hormonal rhy...

In this episode of What’s My Body Telling Me? , Dr. Anthea Todd is joined by naturopath, herbalist, and somatic therapist Lara Ryan — for a raw and deeply insightful conversation about what it really means to heal. They explore the space between body, mind, and energy — where beliefs, stress, and cellular health all meet. Together, they unpack why our body is never the enemy — it’s always working...

What if you could understand your entire life — from your first period to menopause — through the lens of nature’s cycles? In this deeply empowering episode, Dr Anthea Todd is joined by Jane Hardwicke Collings, a former midwife, author, and founder of the School of Shamanic Womancraft. Together, they explore the ancient map of a woman’s life — spring, summer, autumn, and winter — and how each phas...

In this solo episode of What’s My Body Telling Me? , Dr Anthea Todd flips the script on how we view stress. Rather than treating it as the enemy, she explores the neuroscience behind stress — and how your perception of it determines whether it harms or heals your body. From the brain’s “Body–Story–Action” networks to simple shifts in how you relate to stress, this episode helps you stop fighting a...

Susan has been through it all: IVF, six miscarriages, life-threatening brain pressure, iron levels so low she could barely function—and a healthcare system that kept telling her she was “fine.” She wasn’t fine. What she was… was determined. And this episode is her story of survival, self-responsibility, and finally learning to trust the voice within. 🎙 In this episode, we cover: How Susan survived...

What if the reason you're tired, craving sugar, snapping at people, or crying unexpectedly isn’t because you’re broken… but because your body’s basic needs aren’t being met? In this episode of What’s My Body Telling Me? , Dr. Anthea Todd introduces the Toddler Test — a simple 5-step check-in to help you decode your body’s signals before spiraling into fear, shame, or confusion. Just like a to...

We’ve been told that menopause is the beginning of the end — hot flushes, low libido, mood swings, and a “decline” in health. But what if that’s a lie you’ve been sold? In this episode of What’s My Body Telling Me? , Dr Anthea Todd is joined by women’s health expert Nat Kringoudis to unpack the truth about perimenopause and menopause. Together, they reveal what’s really driving the rise in debilit...

Your period isn’t random. Every symptom — from heavy bleeding and clotting to PMS, pain, or irregular cycles — is your body sending you a message. In this solo episode, Dr Anthea Todd breaks down the top six period symptoms and what they reveal about your hormones, your fundamentals, and your overall health. Rather than offering a “quick fix,” she helps you understand the root causes behind your c...

Lauren’s symptoms came on suddenly—dizziness, fatigue, heart palpitations, and pain. Then came the diagnosis: Graves’ disease. But this isn’t just a story about an autoimmune condition—it’s a story about what happens when a woman stops outsourcing her intuition and starts trusting her body. In this episode, we dive into: Lauren’s path from burnout to autoimmune diagnosis What Graves’ disease reall...

In this empowering and deeply insightful episode of What’s My Body Telling Me? , Dr. Anthea Todd returns to demystify the menstrual cycle — not as a monthly inconvenience, but as one of your body’s clearest communication tools. If you’ve ever asked yourself: “Is this normal?” “Should I be worried?” “Why do I feel like a different person each month?” ...this episode is your new go-to guide. Dr. Ant...

Ever feel like you’ve been pushing through for too long—holding it all together while your body keeps sending you signals you can’t ignore? You’re not alone. In this episode of What’s My Body Telling Me? , Dr Anthea Todd sits down with therapist and social worker Tiffani Clingin, who brings both decades of clinical experience and profound lived wisdom after navigating devastating personal loss and...

Sarah spent nearly two decades dealing with intense bladder pain, constant urgency, and frequent misdiagnoses of UTIs—until one doctor finally asked, “Why is this happening?” In this candid and empowering conversation, Sarah walks us through: Her years-long search for answers in the medical system Why trusting her body—even when doctors didn’t—was key to healing The rare condition found during sur...

In this episode of What’s My Body Telling Me? , Dr Anthea Todd dives deep into the topic of change — why it can feel exciting, why it often feels uncomfortable, and how you can work with your body to move through it with more ease. From the neuroscience of the brain’s three networks (body, story, action) to the astrological themes of eclipses and cycles, Dr Anthea weaves science and spirituality i...

When Kylie was 8 years old, she survived sexual abuse. She kept it hidden under layers of shame — and as the years passed, her body began to speak in louder and louder ways. Painful periods. Hormonal acne. Cysts. Fibroids. Missed diagnoses. Mood crashes. Gaslighting by health professionals. And yet… Kylie knew something wasn’t right. In this moving episode, she opens up about: How trauma, shame, a...