In today’s episode we share with you an episode from Elly’s podcast, where she interviews me on all things preconception nutrition. We explore why, in an ideal world, we should begin the journey at least six months prior to conceiving. We cover functional testing including gut microbiota analysis, blood testing and urine testing. We explore B9 and folate supplementation and you guessed it, why folic acid is not the preferred form. We also discuss other key nutrient considerations and so much more. Let’s dive in. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/413 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 413: A Fresh Perspective on Preconception Nutrition with Steph Lowe

Each week Steph Lowe speaks with experts from all over the world in the areas of nutrition, microbiome health, environmental sustainability, psychology, meditation and more. Together we’ll teach you the answers to becoming healthy, happy and a more conscious human, and why your contribution to the planet truly matters.

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In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Anthea Todd, women's health practitioner and Chiropractor, with a little bit of spice. Anthea is the author of the recently released 'What's My Body Telling Me?' and today we explore your symptoms, how your body is the solution, not the problem, the four fundamentals of women’s health - nervous system, metabolism, blood sugars and nutrients - and so much more.     Head to  https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/484  for show notes, episode transcripts and more.  

HHHK 484: 'What's My Body Telling Me' with Dr Anthea Todd

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Michelle Woolhouse to explore mind-body medicine or psychoneuroimmunology and how it relates to medicine, dis-ease and wellness. We consider the role of the nervous system in many chronic diseases and reframe anxiety as a powerful teacher, suffering as an opportunity for powerful growth and our own vulnerability as the catalyst for global change.     Head to  https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/483  for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 483: Psychoneuroimmunology, Wholism & Anxiety with Dr Michelle Woolhouse

 In today’s episode we are again joined by Rhea Dempsey, childbirth educator and author of two incredible bibles – Birth with Confidence and Beyond the Birth Plan. Together we explore birth trauma – the statistics, the realities, the role of Queen oxytocin, the butterfly effect of synthetic oxytocin, the 2024 Senate inquiry into birth trauma and so much more.     Head to  https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/482  for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 482: Birth, Trauma & the Senate Inquiry with Rhea Dempsey

 In today’s episode I am very excited to introduce you to Nikki Williams from Mentwell. Nikki shares with us her own personal health and wellness journey and how this led her to her purpose – changing lives with empathetic gifting. We talk about mental health and the stigmas we still face, the role of therapy versus other modalities including somatic therapy, empathetic as opposed to material gifting, how you can be involved in her mission to save lives globally and so much more.  Head to  https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/481  for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 481: Saving Lives with Empathetic Gifting with Mentwell & Nikki Williams

 In today’s episode we are joined by our new TNN practitioner, Steph Pearson to explore endometriosis, or endo. Steph shares with us her personal journey with endo from a young age and how this played out under a conventional medical model. We explore the potential root causes of endo, including inflammation, estrogen and LPS, the common symptom presentation, the role of progesterone, pelvic ultrasounds, the significance of adequate pathology testing and interpretation, a whole food nutritional approach, key supplements and so much more. Steph is a wealth of knowledge and extremely passionate about women’s health, and I hope you will join me in welcoming her to our team.   Head to  https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/439  for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 413: A Fresh Perspective on Preconception Nutrition with Steph Lowe

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