Her Health Pod

In this episode, Jess and Emily sits down with Dr Kailey Chapman, holistic acupuncturist specialising in women’s health and fertility, to explore the intersection of traditional Chinese medicine, modern neuroscience and reproductive health. Together, they unpack how the nervous system, chronic stress and the brain–ovary connection can influence the menstrual cycle, and what acupuncture may offer w...

What if the thing standing between you and better health isn't more discipline, motivation or another wellness routine — but connection? In this episode, Jess and Em sit down with Tayler, Miller and Sienna Kerta, the sisters behind We Are WMN and BNE Chapters, to explore the powerful role community, belonging and sisterhood play in women’s health. From creating spaces where women can genuinely...

Why can slowing down feel harder than pushing through? In this episode, Jess and Emily unpack our complicated relationship with rest — from productivity, achievement and the pressure to be the woman who can handle everything, to the biology of stress, recovery and total load. We explore why r est can trigger guilt, anxiety and discomfort, how women can become so good at tolerating too much, and wh...

For decades, women’s bodies were underrepresented in research — but how amazing that this narrative is starting to change. In this episode, we’re joined by PhD researcher and clinician Dr Meg Doohan for a conversation of two avenues. First, we unpack the research: what women’s health science actually tells us, where the gaps still are, how to tell good evidence from “science-based” wellness market...

Your body doesn’t exist in isolation — so why do we keep trying to understand women’s health that way? Jess and Emily explore Her Health’s Whole-Being Framework: a way of understanding health through the relationship between physiology, the nervous system, environment and behaviour. This episode challenges the search for the one thing to fix and invites you to become more curious about the bigger...

Birth preparation is often reduced to packing a hospital bag, writing a birth plan and hoping for the best. But what if preparing your body could also help you feel more confident, informed and capable of navigating whatever birth brings? In this episode, we chat with Shauna Browne, Women’s Health Physiotherapist at The Healthy Peach in Brisbane, about what women aren't always told about preparing...

We have more access to information about our bodies than ever before — sleep scores, HRV, cycle tracking, recovery metrics, supplements, blood tests and endless wellness advice. But is all this information actually helping us understand our bodies, or is it making us more afraid of getting them “wrong”? In this episode, Jess and Emily unpack the rise of health optimisation and the pressure many wo...

There’s one part of the female body that influences bladder and bowel function, sexual health, pregnancy, birth, pain and even athletic performance — yet most women are never properly taught about it. The pelvic floor. For many women, pelvic health only becomes a conversation once something goes wrong: leaking, pelvic pain, prolapse, painful sex, bowel or bladder changes, or symptoms after birth....

We've been sitting on this season for months - and it's finally here. Season 3 kicks off with a proper catch-up: what's actually been going on with us since we last recorded (a move, a hospital presentation, a rugby team preso, a course that changed how we both think about the body), a live look at our 2026 vision board, and an honest breakdown of what this season is actually going to...

Our final episode for Season 2 to finish our year on a high we bring to you the amazingly talented Vei She started out as a First VIII rower in high school before taking on Waka Ama, competing on the world stage as an ocean athlete. Post COVID she then discovered he love for Rugby Union, representing Tonga internationally and now leading the team at Sydney Uni. In 2022 she was selected to come to...

This week we are we’re joined by Paula Hindle, a holistic physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, integrative health coach and yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience supporting women through every life season. Drawing from her own journey of rebuilding after profound loss, Paula brings deep compassion and wisdom to women navigating midlife, menopause, burnout and disconnection from their bo...

Think about the last time you scrolled TikTok, checked your email, or reached for chocolate without even realizing it. That wasn’t just willpower—or lack of it—that was your brain’s dopamine system at work. Dopamine isn’t about pleasure. It’s your brain’s ‘get up and go’ chemical—the thing that motivates you to seek, chase, and crave. And in today’s world, our apps, our food, even our streaming pl...

In this week's episode we dig deep into the root cause approach with nutritionist Rachel Kay, a passionate and powerful woman who strives to help women move beyond band aid fixes to truly thrive. She takes a functional holistic approach to health, addressing the root causes of hormonal imbalance, adrenal fatigue, gut healing, skin, hair health, weight management and so much more. What excites us m...

People-pleasing isn’t weakness. But it's incredibly misunderstood... In this episode we dive deep into the meaning behind the people pleasing tendencies and personality and explain the different types it can show up as in the body. Everything from Schema therapy to the brain's reward system to attachment theories. So how do we shift from pleasing the presence?... Tune in to find out Love J...

This episode we welcome Frankie! Frankie is an experienced Exercise Physiologist passionate about helping people get the most out of their health and exercise journeys. Her approach emphasises longevity, holistic health, and breaking down the unique barriers that can make achieving optimal wellness feel out of reach. Francesca's main area of passion is supporting women through Menopause (and b...

Now, I know what you’re probably thinking: ‘Bones? Isn’t that something I need to worry about when I’m 70?’ Nope. Bone health is the foundation of your strength as a woman, and the way you look after it in your 20s and 30s sets you up for decades of resilience. Think of your bones as your body’s scaffolding, your bank account, and even your hormone factory all rolled into one. In this episode, we’...

In this episode, expert pelvic floor physio Brooke Dobo flips the script - showing how your pelvic floor impacts posture, digestion, emotional wellbeing and even sexual pleasure. We dive into practical strategies for reconnecting with your body, navigating pelvic pain, embracing pleasure, and advocating for your health with confidence. Brooke shares the myths that hold women back, the early signs...

Contraception is something that we have discovered is never fully explained to young women in our world. But it has become a bandaid to so many women's health conditions. In this episode we unpack ALL available methods and give you the science behind each so that you can make an informed choice about what method might work for you. No more hiding behind the lists of side effects, no more panic...

In this episode of Her Health Podcast, we go beyond the symptoms with naturopath student and reformer Pilates instructor Lucy Kleossing. Lucy shares her holistic approach to understanding the body's signals, exploring how stress, gut health, hormones and lifestyle are deeply connected. Together we unpack the difference between masking and decoding symptoms and why nervous system regulation is...

This week we are unpacking all things Pelvic Pain We help you to break down the science behind pain because "it's all in your head" is never something that anyone should be told. Bringing to you tangible tools to help you the individual with strategies for your toolkit. Let's unmask this topic together. Love Jess & Em instagram - her.health.hq music - bensound.com

Welcome to Szn 2! We are kicking off this exciting new season with our very first guest episode of the series with our beautiful friend Tahls. Tahls has just finished her Masters in Psychology and through her practice delivers a beautiful outlook on mind-body integration. We touch on all things wellness psychology with her as well as looking at the roles that movement, mindset, food, hormones and...

We are pack for Part B! In this episode we deep dive into the different states our body, brain and nervous system can exist in giving you real world examples of what this might feel like. We develop some strategies to activate and regulate vagal tone for your toolkit including our best nervous system up-regulation and down-regulation techniques to help you switch between states. Finally we speak t...

The Nervous System...A hot topic at the moment as we discover more and more about this incredible system of governance within our bodies. Today we unpack the anatomy behind the nervous system while staying real and relatable about what to believe and what not to believe when it comes to how the nervous system is understood. We dive deep into the CNS vs PNS, the vagus nerve, polyvagal theory and ho...

Episode 9 is dedicated to 10 lesson’s we have learnt so far in our 20's. Everything from life, relationships, passions, careers, we dive into how we are learning to not place pressure on ourselves to live the best life we can. Join us as we have a bit of fun chatting about giving ourself permission to breathe as we go through this phase. So if you’re feeling lost, behind, overwhelmed or excite...

Welcome to Episode 8: Jess’ Story . In this episode, we explore Jess’ sporting journey, the toll it took on her body and mind and the incredible parts of herself she discovered along the way. From her short time as an elite sailing athlete, we dive into topics including REDs, underfuelling, overtraining and the resulting effect on the body. We also gain insight into the unlearning she has been exp...