WWR 239: Perimenopause Weight Gain

Putting on weight as we age is not inevitable! The ‘middle age spread’ that we all assume will happen when our hormones change can be prevented – what good news! The body is so intelligent and works hard to ensure there is always homeostasis, including hormone balance. Tune into this episode of wellness women radio… Continue reading WWR 239: Perimenopause Weight Gain

STNH 40: Vanessa Lamaro – Healthy periods over 35

Meet naturopath Vanessa Lamaro. We went through college together in Melbourne, and not too long after that she moved to the Sunshine Coast. I eventually moved here too, which means that now we can have the occasional cheeky wine and chat about all things naturopathy. She niched herself in the fertility space, and has also… Continue reading STNH 40: Vanessa Lamaro – Healthy periods over 35

STNH 30: Kylie Pinwill – 5 things your mum didn’t tell you about menopause

Today’s guest came into my life as a breath of fresh air on the Sunshine Coast. She was one of the first people to welcome me when I moved to the area, with a coffee and a chat. Turns out we got along famously. She’s an amazing nutritionist who works in a niche that is… Continue reading STNH 30: Kylie Pinwill – 5 things your mum didn’t tell you about menopause

STNH 28: Lara Briden – The hormone rollercoaster of perimenopause

You may remember Lara Briden from Episode 21 of this podcast, when we had a very enlightening chat about PCOS and endometriosis. She is a naturopathic doctor, an educator, an author, and a women’s health activist. She literally wrote the book on how to have a healthy, stress free, pain free cycle – it’s called… Continue reading STNH 28: Lara Briden – The hormone rollercoaster of perimenopause

PAP 102: How to Prepare the Body for Weight Loss with Nutritionist Karen Martel

In this episode we dive into: Why weight loss gets harder as we age What happens hormonally to us in our 30’s, 40’s and 50’s? Why calories in calories out doesn’t work and what we can do instead Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss and hormone expert. After a lifetime of struggling… Continue reading PAP 102: How to Prepare the Body for Weight Loss with Nutritionist Karen Martel

WWR 191: Perimenopause Hell

Perimenopause is such a confusing time for women because you’re still cycling, still having your periods (which are often horrific) but you’re having the typical symptoms we associate with menopause! Perimenopause typically starts around age 45 and can last anywhere from 6-13 years and it’s such a dramatic hormonal transition that can often leave women… Continue reading WWR 191: Perimenopause Hell

WWR 186: Oestrogen Metabolism

Have you ever wondered how your body processes, metabolises and detoxifies your hormones? Safe processing and clearance of your oestrogen hormones from your body is essential for health and hormone balance but is also protective against oestrogen driven conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis and even breast cancer. Tune in now to understand the ins and… Continue reading WWR 186: Oestrogen Metabolism