Category: Family

WWR 162: Australian Bushfire Crisis and Dealing with Trauma

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… Continue reading WWR 162: Australian Bushfire Crisis and Dealing with Trauma

AQJ 151: Finding Positivity in the Midst of Crisis

In our first episode for 2020, we (Jo and Fouad) chat about how we are working to begin the year with positivity, in the midst of a national crisis and all the stress that involves. In Australia, we are struggling to cope with high temperatures and drought in many parts of the country, which have… Continue reading AQJ 151: Finding Positivity in the Midst of Crisis

RFR 259: Immunobiology, Lectins & the Carnivore Diet with Bill Giles

In episode 259 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Bill Giles, imunobiologist, yoga instructor, martial arts enthusiast, and advocate for people being responsible for their health through diet, exercise and mental wellbeing. Bill and I explore the potential triggering of chronic illnesses as people age, the impact of plant-derived foods and drinks from… Continue reading RFR 259: Immunobiology, Lectins & the Carnivore Diet with Bill Giles

100NO 354: Heartbreak, War Stories & Longevity with 99yo Bruce Robertson

Bruce Robertson’s dad died when he was three years of age. His Mum died whilst he was in Papua New Guinea, serving for Australia during World War 2. He’s had dengue fever, appendicitis, lived through the Depression years and experienced the ravages of war. Not just that, Bruce has played more than his part in… Continue reading 100NO 354: Heartbreak, War Stories & Longevity with 99yo Bruce Robertson

TWIW 44: A true Paleo diet includes carbs

This Week In Wellness research published in the journal Science has shown that humans consumed high carb roasted potatoes as long ago as 170,000 years and that it may have played a significant role in our evolution. While some proponents of the ‘Paleo Diet’ recommend followers cut out carbs in favour of high protein or… Continue reading TWIW 44: A true Paleo diet includes carbs

BQS 119: I slipped, I know because I checked

When I checked, I realised I had slipped…. In todays episode Dr M shares how through her reflections she’d realised that there were key areas in her life that had slipped and were not serving her in moving towards the life she has designed and moving towards… Dr M dives deeper into why she has… Continue reading BQS 119: I slipped, I know because I checked

RFR 258: The Game Changers – Documentary Persuasion with Julianne Taylor

In episode 258 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Julianne Taylor, New Zealand based registered nurse and nutritionist with a particular interest in diets for improving autoimmune disease, blood glucose control and general health. In today’s episode, Julianne and I take a look at the techniques of persuasion used in the documentary,… Continue reading RFR 258: The Game Changers – Documentary Persuasion with Julianne Taylor

TWIW 43: Long naps linked to stroke

This Week In Wellness people who nap longer than 90 minutes, people who sleep longer than 9 hours and people who sleep poorly are all at increased risk of stroke according to a study in Neurology, the online journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Whilst napping for less than an hour seemed fine, those… Continue reading TWIW 43: Long naps linked to stroke

WWR 161: Holiday Hormone Hacks

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… Continue reading WWR 161: Holiday Hormone Hacks

WWR 160: Male Fertility

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… Continue reading WWR 160: Male Fertility