Author: Andrea Huddleston

WWR 116: Adjusting to Motherhood

Being a new mother should be the most exciting and rewarding time of your life right? But what if this transition isn’t as seamless as everyone seems to make it out to be? Is there a blurry line between post-natal depression and taking time to reconcile this new life and new role? On this episode… Continue reading WWR 116: Adjusting to Motherhood

WWR 115: Autoimmune Diseases 101

This is a deeply personal episode. We haven’t touched on this topic much but now it’s time! Did you know that Dr Andrea was diagnosed with SLE, or Lupus, when she was 11? In this special episode we talk about her journey from diagnosis, navigating the medical model and the choices she made to stay… Continue reading WWR 115: Autoimmune Diseases 101

WWR 114: Endometriosis and the Immune System

Endometriosis is so common and so debilitating but there are still no solid consensus about its underlying cause. We know this is an oestrogen driven condition but there’s so much more to it than that! New research is demonstrating a strong connection between immune system derangement and the development and exacerbation of endometriosis. Could this… Continue reading WWR 114: Endometriosis and the Immune System

WWR 113: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Have you heard of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)? If you haven’t then it won’t be long before this condition is at the forefront of medical interest! MCAS is a chronic and very serious immune system disorder that presents in many different ways. If you feel like you’re always sick, if you’re allergic to everything,… Continue reading WWR 113: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

WWR 112: Endocrine Health & Natural Medicine

In this special episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea debriefs her weekend at the International Congress of Natural Medicine on Functional Endocrinology to give you all the hottest and most up to date research emerging in the world of women’s health! Tune in for some fascinating insights into the burden of endocrine disruptors, new… Continue reading WWR 112: Endocrine Health & Natural Medicine

WWR 111: Orthorexia Nervosa

Have we taken healthy eating too far? Is our obsession with having the perfect diet actually detrimental to our health? When we become so fixated on food that it interferes with our quality of life, causes us high degrees of stress and guilt then sometimes it can be a condition called Orthorexia Nervosa, an unhealthy… Continue reading WWR 111: Orthorexia Nervosa

WWR 110: Yoga as Medicine with Beth Borowsky

Beth Borowsky, single mum turned yoga entrepreneur is one of Australia’s leading yoga experts and the founder of Karma Kids and Just Breath Yoga! Beth joins The Wellness Women to delve into the power that yoga has to not only improve physical wellbeing but to shift emotional trauma and change lives. To find out more… Continue reading WWR 110: Yoga as Medicine with Beth Borowsky

WWR 109: Menopause 101 – Part 2

This is part 2 of the Wisdom of Menopause series from The Wellness Women! Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh jump into even more detail about menopause and how to truly understand the processes that impact hot flashes, insomnia and lots more! Also, did you know that every minute of every day a woman has a… Continue reading WWR 109: Menopause 101 – Part 2

WWR 108: Holistic Dentistry with Dr Lewis Ehrlich

Let us introduce you to Dr Lewis Ehrlich, holistic dentist, athlete, and health expert! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we dive into all things oral health and how that impacts your overall wellbeing including your gut and hormones. Dr Lewis also debunks the myths around root canal treatments, fluoride and the gut mouth… Continue reading WWR 108: Holistic Dentistry with Dr Lewis Ehrlich

WWR 107: Periods and Hormonal Testing

The period whisperer (aka Dr Andrea’s alter ego) is back behind the mic today sparked by a movement encouraging women to skip having periods altogether! Tune in to hear what a normal cycle looks and feels like, the hormones that are involved, the best testing that’s available to decipher your period and why we shouldn’t… Continue reading WWR 107: Periods and Hormonal Testing