In today’s episode we are joined by Amanda Waaldyk, Doctor of Chinese Medicine, to discuss the significance of your menstrual cycle and why understanding not only your current cycle, but your entry into menarche and that of your mother and grandmother, is critical to optimal health and fertility. We take a closer look at our environment and the roles of plastics in oestrogen dominance; endometriosis, IVF, childbirth, menopause, the importance of both a holistic and collaborative approach and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/346 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 346: Embodying Your Menstrual Cycle with Amanda Waaldyk

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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Health & Fitness

 In today’s episode we are joined by Rachel Larsson  to explore what’s new in microbiome testing. We look specifically to CoBiome and their new dream tests, MetaXplore GI and MetaXplore GI Plus, tests that many practitioners including myself have been waiting for, for many years. You will learn the importance of metagenomic sequencing, the functional gut microbiome profile including metabolites, targeted pathogen and parasite panels, and their limitations, a functional gut microbiome profile and so much more.     Head to  https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/485  for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 485: What’s New in Microbiome Testing with Rachel Larsson

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 346: Embodying Your Menstrual Cycle with Amanda Waaldyk

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