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This week I am joined by Nat Kringoudis, an amazing author, podcast host, Chinese herbalist, and leading women's health expert to talk about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS.) There are many myths surrounding this condition and women can feel unsupported and alone when trying to diagnose and treat this condition. Today Nat answers all of your questions and I hope helps you on your journey. Website: http://www.natkringoudis.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/natkringoudis/?hl=en

Today I am joined by Harriet from Natural Harry. Harry is a woman of many things, I know Harry from when she had a beach side caravan selling plant based smoothies and raw desserts, she is also an author of 3 stunning books, of which 2 are plant based wholefood recipes books and the 3rd book is a recipe book but for DIY products so you can avoid chemical laiden cleaning and body products.And today on the podcast she is sharing all the details to her latest role as a mother. Harry gave birth to her beautiful daughter 4.5 months ago and today Harry is sharing her preconception, pregnancy and birth story with is

Today I am joined by a Melbourne based Midwive working in a public hospital. Monique Maitland has been working as a midwive through the pandemic and is here today to comfort women and help educate them on what they can expect from giving birth during COVID. I personally learnt a lot from this episode and know you will too.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themiddeesociety/?hl=enPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/middee/id1575363001

Today I am joined by Lola Berry. Lola is an Aussie Nutritionist who was on the podcast over 2 years ago talking about her relationship with food and mental health. A lot has changed for Lola in those 2 years. She now has a podcast Fearlessly Failing and is about to launch her 11th book called Fearlessly Failing. She has a coffee company called Lola Coffee, is currently chasing her dream as an actor and it just a straight up good chick. This podcast is really just a catch up between 2 mates to talk all about her learnings over the years. I hope you enjoy this and if you want to access her book, follow the link below for a great deal. Fearlessly Failing Pre-Order - http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5bAaXj

Today I am joined by Meah Robertson, a Naturopath, mum of two girls and founder of Fem21. A natural product designed with herbs to help balance your hormones. In this episode we talk about how to balance your hormones and natural ways to manage endometriosis, missing and irregular periods as well as menopause. This episode is full of information that will help any woman and her hormone health.Website: https://fem21.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_fem21_/

Should we Drink Coffee or Not? How does Caffeine Affect the Body?

Today I am joined by Katherine Hay from Kaptured Nutrition. She is a Mumma and amazing Nutritionist and here today to talk to us about introducing solids to baby. She shares her journey through introducing solids to her gorgeous girl. As well as talks to us about the importance of gut health for our babies, their immune health and why the food we first give them is so important for their long term health.Website: https://www.kapturednutrition.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaptured_nutrition/

Today I am joined by Elyse Comerford. Elyse is an Integrative Nutritionist and Certified GAPS Practitioner. Her approach is based on taking the normal "guilt, blame, shame and deprivation" approach and completely turning it on it's head, focussing instead on healing, nourishing, and listening to the body. Today Elyse talks about blue zones, this is where people live the longest, and are healthiest. She shares strategies that we can implement here in our western world so we are not sacrificing our health in order to be healthy. This is an amazing episode and I hope you get a lot from it.

Kasey Jaeger is Melbourne Dietitian and Personal Trainer who has a passion for helping her clients develop healthier relationships with food and exercise. Kasey's approach rejects dieting and instead encourages people to adopt a sustainable approach to their nutrition by eating mindfully and intuitively. She teaches her clients to understand and trust the signals of their body and to honour their health over their weight.Kasey has a degree in Exercise Science and Food Science and Nutrition and a Masters of Dietetics.Instagram: thekaseyjaegerYoutube: The Kasey Jaeger

Today I am joined by Elke Pascoe the founder of the little oak company. The first palm oil free formula in the world.Although Breast is best when it come to baby nutrition, obviously this isn’t possible for all women and some women choose to formula feed their babies. So, today I wanted to chat to Elkie about the formula industry and to pick her brain about some of the most commonly asked questions I get as a nutritionist about formula. Being a nutritionist food quality for my family is so important to me. Little Oak is a company I personally use with both of my boys, and knowing the ethics and the ingredients of this company and formula has really helped me make the transition with ease when I could no longer breast feed. So I am excited to bring you this episode today and hopefully answer some of your questions.

Today I am joined by Chloe de Winter, founder of GoChlo Pilates. Chloe has passion for movement and after she completed her Masters of Physiotherapy Practice and Bachelor of Health Science in 2014, it became her mission to heal others through the power of movement. Today Chloe shares with us how to best prepare your body for fertility, pregnancy and beyond. This episode is full of tips and tricks to help you deal with all the physical demands pregnancy and birth may have on your body.

My long time listeners may remember I have had Emma Maidment on the show before. Emma is an amazing yoga and meditation teacher, a wellness writer, owner of Flow State studios which is a virtual yoga, meditation and fitness studio and her latest title is a Mumma to beautiful little River boy. Today on the show we are answering some of your questions about work life balance, returning to work after having a baby, challengers that have come up for us and so much more. This is an authentic and real conversation and I can’t wait for you to listen.

Today I am joined by holistic chiropractor, Dr Aimee Brown. Aimee is passionate about the mind-body connection. She has a background in Applied Kinesiology, NET and Neurolink which she draws upon in her multidisciplinary approach to treatment.As we record this episode we are entering day 1 of lockdown here in Melbourne so I thought it was fitting to chat to Aimee about the effects of stress. Aimee encouraged me to not edit this episode and instead to show you the behind the scenes of bringing you these episodes. Living in Melbourne I too am in lockdown and this episodes really highlights my life at the moment. So sit back and enjoy the amazing information from Aimee and chaos from my end.

Melissa Vranjes is a Feminine Wellbeing Educator and holistic sexuality coach. She has trained internationally with world-class tantric teachers, leading menstrual cycle coaches and studied with Fertility Awareness experts. As a certified educator and coach, she empowers women to reclaim their femininity through Menstrual Cycle Awareness, Holistic Sexuality and Fertility Awareness.Melissa leads the way to open up real and authentic conversations around the vulnerable and sometimes taboo subject that is women’s health, wellbeing, and sexuality. She guides women to thrive in all areas of their lives through an integrated and holistic approach whilst advocating for a world of thriving well-educated women.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissavranjes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissavranjescoachWebsite: https://melissavranjes.com/Website: https://www.kolorex.com.au/

Melissa Vranjes is a Feminine Wellbeing Educator and holistic sexuality coach. She has trained internationally with world-class tantric teachers, leading menstrual cycle coaches and studied with Fertility Awareness experts. As a certified educator and coach, she empowers women to reclaim their femininity through Menstrual Cycle Awareness, Holistic Sexuality and Fertility Awareness.Melissa leads the way to open up real and authentic conversations around the vulnerable and sometimes taboo subject that is women’s health, wellbeing, and sexuality. She guides women to thrive in all areas of their lives through an integrated and holistic approach whilst advocating for a world of thriving well-educated women.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissavranjes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissavranjescoachWebsite: https://melissavranjes.com/Website: https://www.kolorex.com.au/

On todays episode of the FWP I am joined by Jessica Cox. Jess is a clinical nutritionist, founder of the JCN clinic and author of E.A.T cookbook. Jess and her team specialise in gut health so today Jess explains how lifestyle factors such as stress can influence gut health. As well, as talking us through how to create optimal gut health and long term management.Website: https://jessicacox.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jescoxnutritionist/

Today on the podcast I am answering some of your questions around poops and periods. It's not uncommon for women to experience bloating, constipation and diarrhoea in the lead up or during her period. So, I talk you through what hormones are doing what and why these PMS symptoms may be occurring for you.I hope you enjoy this weeks conversation.

Today I am joined by the amazing midwife Aliza Carr from Bump n Bub to chat about birth and also why the postnatal period is so important for a new mother and how she can best prepare for this period. We discuss postnatal depression, anxiety and OCD. Where to turn if you suspect you or a loved one is suffering from this. We talk about just how common it is and so much more.Join us for this amazing conversation.Instagram: http://instagram.com/bumpnbubWebsite: https://www.bumpnbub.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bumpnbub-1256273531172356/

Often when we think about the pelvic floor we think about pregnancy and beyond. But, today I chat to Bernadette Lack from Core & Floor Restore about why the pelvic floor is actually so important for everyone, not just women and pregnancy. B has been a midwife for over 13 years, she is a Mumma and has had her own struggles with her pelvic floor since her early 20's.Website: https://coreandfloor.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreandfloorrestore/

Today I am joined by Jennifer Murrant from Healthy Luxe to talk about mood and food. In the current world we find ourselves in with so much uncertainty I thought this was the perfect episode to talk about stress and how the foods that we eat can both positively and negatively impact our thoughts and mood. Also learn how stress actually impacts the body and so much more.Website: https://healthyluxe.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyluxe/