Healthy Her

In this Ask me Anything episode, host Amelia Phillips answers three listener questions from supplements to fatigue.

In this episode, she covers:

• Why 5g of creatine is enough for muscle health, but higher doses may offer additional cognitive benefits.
• Whether collagen counts towards your daily protein intake and why it’s not the best choice for building muscle.
• How to decide whether to train, modify your workout or take a rest day after a poor night’s sleep.

Have a question you’d like answered in a future AMA episode? Send it through! And if you’re enjoying Healthy Her, please follow the show and leave a review. It really does help more women discover the podcast.

World Menopause Day:

Amelia will be speaking at Prevention Magazine's World Menopause Day Lunch on Sat Oct 17th. Find out more and buy tickets here: https://www.worldmenopauseday.com.au/

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: [email protected]
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                                                 Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                                       Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you really need cold plunges, expensive supplements and the latest wearable to live a longer, healthier life? Dr Ginni Mansberg says probably not.

In this episode, Amelia sits down with GP, author and women’s health expert Dr Ginni Mansberg to cut through the increasingly noisy world of longevity and uncover what actually moves the needle.

Drawing on her new book, The Women’s Longevity Handbook, Ginni explains why she believes “biohacking is a bust” and why the less glamorous fundamentals may ultimately matter far more.

They unpack the things women can start doing in their 40s, 50s and beyond to protect their future health, from maintaining muscle and bone to reducing cardiovascular risk, protecting brain health and navigating menopause.

They also explore where menopausal hormone therapy fits into the longevity conversation, how much control we really have over our risk of dementia, and why looking after yourself in midlife isn’t selfish — it’s an investment in the people who rely on you, too.

And if the whole longevity conversation leaves you feeling like there are another 25 things you need to add to your to-do list, Ginni brings it right back to basics: what are the few things you could start doing now that your 80-year-old self will genuinely thank you for?

In this episode:

• The fundamentals that have the biggest impact on living longer and healthier
• Why muscle and bone become so important in midlife, and how to exercise when you hate it
• What women need to know about heart disease and cardiovascular risk
• How much of our future dementia risk may be modifiable
• Menopause, hormones and where MHT fits into healthy ageing
• Why self-care in midlife is anything but selfish
• The three things Ginni wants women to prioritise for their future selves

World Menopause Day:

Amelia and Dr Ginni will be speaking at Prevention Magazine's World Menopause Day Lunch on Oct 17th. Find out more and buy tickets here: https://www.worldmenopauseday.com.au/

About the guest:

Dr Ginni is a General Practitioner, TV host and resident GP on Channel 7's Sunrise. She sits on the advisory boards. She is the author of the bestselling book M Word, Save your Brain, and The women's Longevity Handbook.

Dr Ginni's books: https://www.booktopia.com.au/search?keywords=Dr%20Ginni%20Mansberg&productType=917504&pn=1 

Follow Dr Ginni: https://www.instagram.com/doctorginni/ 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: [email protected]
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest:   Tony Boutagy                                                                                                                             Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                                Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips is joined by exercise physiologist and strength coach Tony Boutagy to answer a question many women grapple with: can you build muscle and lose body fat at the same time? Tony breaks down how much protein women really need, the best protein sources and powders, nutrient timing, and how to strike the balance between eating enough to support muscle growth while still maintaining a sensible calorie deficit. Plus, they discuss what changes if you’re taking a GLP-1 and how to protect precious muscle while losing weight.

About the guest:

Dr Tony Boutagy is an exercise physiologist, strength coach and educator with more than three decades of experience in the health and fitness industry. He holds a PhD in exercise science and is a Fellow in High Performance Sport at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Tony is widely respected for his evidence-based approach to strength training, body composition and healthy ageing, and has worked with everyone from elite and Olympic athletes to everyday clients wanting to become stronger and healthier. He is also the host of the Stronger With Time podcast, where he translates the latest exercise science into practical strategies for building strength and maintaining muscle as we age.

Follow Dr Tony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyboutagy/ 

Listen to Dr Tony's Podcast Stronger with Time: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Yydg6y3dA8OiA8hyHcJON?si=b0ee7ebc748e42ab 

Dr Tony's Post on a Strength Training Default (discussed in the episode): https://www.instagram.com/p/DchBTXQGP4H/?img_index=1 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: [email protected]
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest:   Tony Boutagy                                                                                                                             Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                                Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips tackles the dairy dilemma: should we be including dairy for better health, or is there good reason to cut it out? Amelia is joined by naturopathic doctor and women’s health expert Lara Briden to unpack dairy intolerance, whether testing is worthwhile, and the benefits of dairy for protein, calcium, bone health and muscle through midlife. They also discuss the best dairy choices, when a dairy-free trial might make sense, and the nutrients you need to replace if you decide to ditch it.

Here's Keith Woodford's paper about A1 casein and gluten: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8345738/

A summary of the C15 research: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12754079/

The ice cream paradox: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/05/ice-cream-bad-for-you-health-study/673487/?gift=zQ9Ff5aGLx38dJykto387JLd_N5t4x-gMHzeKC2CM-A&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

About the guest:

Lara is a Canadian-born naturopathic doctor, speaker and internationally recognised women’s health expert with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. She is the bestselling author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual and The Metabolism Reset. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Lara works with women experiencing a range of hormonal and menstrual health concerns.

Follow Lara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larabriden/ 

Buy Lara's books: https://www.booktopia.com.au/search?author=Lara%20Briden 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: [email protected]
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest: Lara Briden                                                                                                                               Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                                Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips sits down with exercise physiologist and strength expert Dr Tony Boutagy to unpack the formula for getting stronger and building muscle after 40. They explore how often you really need to strength train, the ideal number of sets and reps, whether full-body workouts beat split routines, and why doing the same program for several weeks could actually improve your results. Tony also explains what’s really happening when we build muscle, whether soreness matters, and tackles a common midlife frustration: how to gain muscle without gaining unwanted body fat along the way. If you want to get more out of every strength session, this episode will help you train smarter, not simply train more. This episode is perfect for beginner lifters to advanced. 

About the guest:

Dr Tony Boutagy is an exercise physiologist, strength coach and educator with more than three decades of experience in the health and fitness industry. He holds a PhD in exercise science and is a Fellow in High Performance Sport at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Tony is widely respected for his evidence-based approach to strength training, body composition and healthy ageing, and has worked with everyone from elite and Olympic athletes to everyday clients wanting to become stronger and healthier. He is also the host of the Stronger With Time podcast, where he translates the latest exercise science into practical strategies for building strength and maintaining muscle as we age.

Follow Dr Tony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyboutagy/ 

Listen to Dr Tony's Podcast Stronger with Time: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Yydg6y3dA8OiA8hyHcJON?si=b0ee7ebc748e42ab 

Dr Tony's Post on a Strength Training Default (discussed in the episode): https://www.instagram.com/p/DchBTXQGP4H/?img_index=1 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: [email protected]
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest:                                                                                                                                Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                      Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this month’s Ask Me Anything episode, host Amelia Phillips answers three listener questions spanning some very different corners of women’s health.

First, do those viral lymphatic drainage gloves actually do anything? Amelia unpacks how the lymphatic system really works, where manual lymphatic drainage has evidence behind it, and whether at-home massage tools can genuinely “detox” your body or simply help with temporary puffiness.

Next, what do you do when you’re faithfully taking vitamin D but your blood levels just won’t budge? Amelia runs through some of the common reasons vitamin D can remain stubbornly low, including dosage, absorption, timing, body composition, medications and even the time of year you test.

Finally, a listener taking a GLP-1 medication has lost 8kg but is struggling with fatigue and a dramatically reduced appetite. Amelia explains why nutrient density becomes so important when you’re eating less, which foods give you the biggest nutritional bang for your buck, and how to protect your protein, fibre, healthy fat, vitamin and mineral intake when there simply isn’t much room on the plate.

Plus, Amelia shares details of her new 14 Day Vitality Reset and the upcoming Prevention World Menopause Day Lunch in Sydney, where she’ll be joining a line-up of leading women’s health experts.

Find out more about Amelia's 14 Day Vitality Reset: https://v360.health/14-day-vitality-reset/ 

Find out more about Prevention Magazine's World Menopause Day Lunch – Sydney, 17 October:  https://www.worldmenopauseday.com.au/ 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: [email protected]
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                            Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                                Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Amelia Phillips sits down with naturopathic doctor and women’s health expert Lara Briden to unpack why losing weight can suddenly feel so much harder after 40.

If you’re eating well, exercising and doing all the things that used to work, but the weight, particularly around your middle, just won’t budge, Lara explains what may be going on. From changing hormones and insulin sensitivity to sleep, stress, nutrition and our changing metabolism, they explore the many factors that can influence body composition in midlife.

Lara shares practical strategies for improving insulin sensitivity, how our approach to protein, carbohydrates and meal timing may need to evolve, and where fasting and calorie restriction fit in. She also discusses some of her go-to nutrients and supplements for metabolic health, including magnesium, choline, inositol, taurine and glycine.

Plus, Lara reveals what she would prioritise in a simple three-month metabolism reset for women over 40 who want to lose excess body fat without resorting to increasingly restrictive diets.

Listen to Amelia and Lara's previous episode on insulin resistance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/074BVZaUOVGcHh65ozMxeK?si=7b4370572a0447fe 

Up to 1 in 10 women may have lipoedema, a painful fat-distribution disorder that is often mistaken for cellulite or weight gain. Listen to the episode on Lipoedema: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uePWLZXmCiW22nzb5huuh?si=6121cfce4a4c40a5 

Here's Keith Woodford's paper about A1 casein and gluten: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8345738/

A summary of the C15 research: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12754079/

The ice cream paradox: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/05/ice-cream-bad-for-you-health-study/673487/?gift=zQ9Ff5aGLx38dJykto387JLd_N5t4x-gMHzeKC2CM-A&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

About the guest:

Lara is a Canadian-born naturopathic doctor, speaker and internationally recognised women’s health expert with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. She is the bestselling author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual and The Metabolism Reset. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Lara works with women experiencing a range of hormonal and menstrual health concerns.

Follow Lara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larabriden/ 

Buy Lara's books: https://www.booktopia.com.au/search?author=Lara%20Briden 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: [email protected]
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest: Lara Briden                                                                                                                               Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                                Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Mini Motivation episode of Healthy Her, Amelia Phillips is joined by Sydney GP and menopause expert Dr Ceri Cashell to tackle the practical side of HRT, from getting the right therapeutic dose to knowing how long to give it before deciding whether it’s making a difference. If you’ve started hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also known as menopause hormone therapy (MHT), you might be wondering: How do I know if it’s actually working?

Together, Amelia and Dr Ceri discuss some of the most common challenges women experience when starting oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone, as well as the simple mistakes that can mean you’re not getting the full benefit from your treatment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The most common challenges women experience when starting HRT
• Practical tips for getting the most out of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone
• How to make sure you’re using your HRT correctly and consistently
• How long it can take before you start noticing improvements
• Common HRT mistakes that could affect how well your treatment works
• Why your HRT may need adjusting over time
• The signs that it’s time to go back to your doctor for a review rather than simply pushing through

If you’re already taking HRT, considering starting, or wondering whether your current treatment is working as well as it could, this episode will help you feel more informed about the practicalities of getting the most from your treatment.

About the guest:

Dr Ceri Cashell is a Sydney GP and co-founder of Healthy Hormones, Australia's leading evidence-based menopause education platform. A passionate speaker and advocate, she brings curiosity, compassion and a touch of comedy on her mission to create true gender equity in healthcare: educating both women and the clinicians who care for them. Instead of a midlife crisis, her team put menopause on the world stage at the Sydney Opera House, redefining the conversation for women everywhere.

Healthy Hormones website: www.healthyhormones.au
Get the app: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/healthy-hormones/id6749656733?l=en-GB
Dr Ceri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcericashell/?hl=en 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: [email protected]
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest: Dr Ceri Cashell
Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                     
Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know what it feels like to have a bad night’s sleep, but how can you tell if you’re genuinely sleep deprived? Is there a way to test it, and what are the signs that your body simply isn’t getting enough restorative sleep?

In this Mini Motivation episode of Healthy Her, Amelia Phillips puts these questions to clinical sleep specialist Dr Amelia Scott, founder of Circa Sleep, who works with people experiencing insomnia, disrupted sleep, anxiety, stress and low mood.

Together, they explore how to recognise sleep deprivation and, importantly, what to do about it. They also put some of the most popular sleep supplements and gadgets under the microscope to find out which might actually be worth your time and money.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to tell if you’re genuinely sleep deprived
• Whether there are reliable ways to test for sleep deprivation
• The telltale daytime signs that you may not be getting enough sleep
• What to do if you realise you have accumulated a sleep debt
• Whether the viral “spoon test” has any validity
• What the evidence says about magnesium glycinate, glycine and L-theanine for sleep
• Whether herbs such as valerian, lavender and chamomile can help
• Dr Amelia’s thoughts on mouth taping and nasal breathing devices
• Whether wearables such as the Apollo Neuro have a meaningful role in sleep
• The pros and cons of temperature-regulating technology such as the Eight Sleep Pod
• Which sleep aids Dr Amelia believes are actually worth considering

About the guest:

Dr Amelia is a Clinical Psychologist and sleep researcher with a Master of Clinical Psychology and PhD from the University of Sydney. She runs Cira Sleep, a clinic specialising in treating insomnia and sleep disorders in the context of health conditions, such as chronic pain and neurological disorders. She practises CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) and ACT informed therapy. She also has a special interest and additional post-graduate training in perinatal psychology, supporting women experiencing sleep disorders. Amelia draws from a range of evidence-based methods, and has a warm and collaborative therapeutic style.

Dr Amelia is about to launch an online course called The Insomnia Program, and there is an opportunity to be a part of the pilot program free of charge for a select few. It's a five-module, 6 week online course built on CBT-I, along with ACT therapy. A blended treatment program designed to address the root cause of insomnia and help you build a calm trusting relationship with your sleep.

Amelia is in the pilot phase right now and looking for the first participants to partake in the program now. If you'd like to be a participant or hear when it launches, express your interest below.

Be part of Dr Amelia's Pilot Program:  https://www.circasleep.com.au/the-insomnia-program 

Learn more about Circa Sleep here: https://www.circasleep.com.au/ 

Follow Dr Amelia on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drameliajscott/ 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: [email protected]
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
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CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest: Dr Amelia Scott.                                                                                                                      Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                                Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
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If you’ve been struggling with sleep for a while, whether it’s difficulty falling asleep, those dreaded 3am wake-ups or sleep changes during perimenopause, you may have wondered whether it’s time to consider medication.

But with sleeping tablets, melatonin, antihistamines and cannabis-based products all being discussed as potential sleep aids, it can be difficult to know what actually works, what the downsides are and where to start.

In this Mini Motivation episode of Healthy Her, Amelia Phillips is joined by clinical psychologist and sleep researcher Dr Amelia Scott, founder of Circa Sleep, to unpack the different options available and where they may, or may not, have a role.

They also discuss why persistent sleep problems shouldn’t automatically be treated with a sleeping pill, and the importance of investigating underlying causes, including conditions such as sleep apnoea.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The most commonly prescribed medications for sleep and how they work
• Where benzodiazepines and Z-drugs fit into the picture
• Why some antidepressants and antihistamines are used for sleep
• What the evidence says about melatonin and who may benefit
• What we currently know about CBD and THC-based products for sleep
• The potential limitations and downsides of relying on sleep medications
• Why conditions such as sleep apnoea can sometimes be mistaken for “poor sleep”
• When medication may be useful — and when addressing the underlying cause is more important

About the guest:

Dr Amelia is a Clinical Psychologist and sleep researcher with a Master of Clinical Psychology and PhD from the University of Sydney. She runs Cira Sleep, a clinic specialising in treating insomnia and sleep disorders in the context of health conditions, such as chronic pain and neurological disorders. She practises CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) and ACT informed therapy. She also has a special interest and additional post-graduate training in perinatal psychology, supporting women experiencing sleep disorders. Amelia draws from a range of evidence-based methods, and has a warm and collaborative therapeutic style.

Dr Amelia is about to launch an online course called The Insomnia Program, and there is an opportunity to be a part of the pilot program free of charge for a select few. It's a five-module, 6 week online course built on CBT-I, along with ACT therapy. A blended treatment program designed to address the root cause of insomnia and help you build a calm trusting relationship with your sleep.

Amelia is in the pilot phase right now and looking for the first participants to partake in the program now. If you'd like to be a participant or hear when it launches, express your interest below.

Be part of Dr Amelia's Pilot Program:  https://www.circasleep.com.au/the-insomnia-program 

Learn more about Circa Sleep here: https://www.circasleep.com.au/ 

Follow Dr Amelia on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drameliajscott/ 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: [email protected]
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest: Dr Amelia Scott.                                                                                                                      Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                                Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.