Category: Food

TWIW 102: Government to research magic mushrooms and MDMA

This Week In Wellness the Australian Federal Government has announced that they will spend $15 million funding research into psychedelics for the treatment of mental illnesses including depression, addictions and eating disorders. The trials are set to include both naturally occurring and lab produced psychedelics with the list set to include magic mushrooms, ketamine and… Continue reading TWIW 102: Government to research magic mushrooms and MDMA

SLP 58: Self Love Quicky – Cooking With Essential Oils

Essential oils are not only fabulous for your health and wellbeing, but they’re also quite amazing when used correctly in cooking and there can be much satisfaction and appreciation for these intense flavour agents. In this week’s Self Love Quicky we look at which essential oils are best for cooking and when it is best… Continue reading SLP 58: Self Love Quicky – Cooking With Essential Oils

TWIW 101: URGENT input needed into Dietary Guidelines review

This Week In Wellness Australian of the Year and Ophthalmologist James Muecke, former Australian Cricket Doctor Peter Brukner and Orthopaedic surgeon Gary Fettke have written an open letter to the Australian public asking for help participating in a current review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines by the NHMRC (the National Health and Medical Research Council).… Continue reading TWIW 101: URGENT input needed into Dietary Guidelines review

100NO 416: The golden nugget to longevity

We’re celebrating our eighth birthday of 100 Not Out by asking what the golden nugget of wisdom we have learnt is over 416 episodes. From Australia’s oldest man to Holocaust survivors, marathon runners to vegans and raw-food devotees, we’ve interviewed a diverse group of graceful agers. What is the single most important lesson we have… Continue reading 100NO 416: The golden nugget to longevity

STNH 25: The Merrymaker Sisters – Self-acceptance, self-kindness and respect for our bodies

You may remember Emma and Carla Papas (aka The Merrymaker Sisters) from long, long ago when they featured on my podcast when it was called Shiny Healthy You. Back then we chatted about all things food, healthy eating, and how to eat gluten, dairy and sugar-free whilst still being excited about food. Since then, their… Continue reading STNH 25: The Merrymaker Sisters – Self-acceptance, self-kindness and respect for our bodies

SLP 55: Be Calm But Wild with Lauren Verona

What an exquisite conversation with yoga teacher and entrepreneur Lauren Verona weaving the spiritual and ascetic discipline of this ancient practice into today’s fast-paced world. We dive deep into the meaning of slowing down, creating daily disciplines and rituals all to truly master the art of being human. You are going to love this precious… Continue reading SLP 55: Be Calm But Wild with Lauren Verona

100NO 415: Byron Bay Longevity Experience – You’re Invited!

It’s a wonderful feeling to make it official – on the eve of our 8th birthday next week, we can confirm our 2021 Longevity Experience will be on home soil this year – in the exquisite Byron Bay. You’re invited to join us from May 16-22 in longevity paradise – simply listen to this episode… Continue reading 100NO 415: Byron Bay Longevity Experience – You’re Invited!

WWR 194: Are Iron Infusions the Answer?

30% of non-pregnant women are anaemic worldwide and there’s a huge growing trend of chronic iron deficiency requiring repeated iron infusions! How much do we know about the safety of these iron infusions and is there a better way to improve iron absorption from foods? In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and… Continue reading WWR 194: Are Iron Infusions the Answer?

SLP 54: Self Love Quicky – Am I Really Making A Difference?

Do you ever wonder if what you say or do really matters? Is it really that important, & does it really, actually make a difference? Have you ever questioned if what you have, or do, is enough? And do you ever find yourself wondering some days if it’s really all worth it? In this week’s… Continue reading SLP 54: Self Love Quicky – Am I Really Making A Difference?

SLP 53: When We Know Better We Do Better with Cyndi O’Meara

When we know better, we do better. And as we educate ourselves we do better. I’m the same. I’ve learned through the thirty years I’ve had kids and even before that. And as I learn I do better. Even the food I fed my kids I realise now it probably wasn’t the best food because… Continue reading SLP 53: When We Know Better We Do Better with Cyndi O’Meara