IHCAN magazine Podcast

Dr. Julia Malkowski is a Functional Medicine doctor with a special interest in the gut microbiome, and a skill for making- and explaining - meaningful connections. In this episode, Dr. Julia presents the gut microbiome as a living rainforest within a wider ecosystem, and layers in perimenopause, GLP-1 medications, and longevity. She highlights specific bacteria worth tracking, while repeatedly bringing the conversation back to diversity as a whole.

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This episode is sponsored by Doctor's Data.

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

Christine Bailey is a well respected Registered Nutritionist with training in both Sports  Nutrition and Breathwork, and so brings a breadth of expertise to this episode’s topic: Metabolic Health in Menopause. Christine takes us on a deep dive through oestrogen receptors, adipose distribution, insulin pathways and mitochondrial function, leading us through a biochemical landscape in a way that helps to make sense of menopause. And then talks us through the foundations of support, and some of the studies that back them up. Christine sees exercise and nutrition and inseparable here, and answers questions about what sort of exercise to do, how much protein to eat and when, and what else is important to include in the diet. Sprinkled with supplement pearls: which supplements of those blaring out from social media are actually worth paying attention to (once the foundations are in place), and why.

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This episode is sponsored by Metagenics.

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

VJ Hamilton is a nutritional therapist and FM practitioner with a specialist interest in alopecia aerata and other autoimmune conditions. In this episode, VJ shares her own experience with alopecia aerata, some of the knowledge she has gained, as well as the key tools and tests she uses in her practice now. Along the way, she describes the miniature organs that are our hair follicles, autoimmune concepts like molecular mimicry, and the importance of finding time for joy.

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This episode is sponsored by Metagenics.

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

Originally broadcast as a webinar on 10 March 2026, Hannah explores the latest evidence and practical strategies for using personalised prebiotics to optimise gut health. You will learn how to utilise prebiotic interventions to enhance clinical outcomes and deliver truly personalised nutrition advice. 

To download the slides to watch along, visit: https://www.ihcansummit.co.uk/downloads/2026/webinars/optimising-gut-health-webinarslides.pdf

This episode is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, find out more at invivohealthcare.com

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

Adriano dos Santos is the Circadian Nutritionist and Sleep Expert - and so much more. Circadian alignment is not just important for shift workers, it’s something we all need to pay attention to. It’s a crucial factor in health and disease prevention, and something we can actively modify every day. 

Adriano has one foot in groundbreaking academic research, and the other firmly grounded in clinical practice. This is a unique position to be able to make a difference to the people he is working with, and nutrition and lifestyle medicine as a whole. And he’s happy to share what he is learning and how he implements that in practice so we can all benefit.  

In this episode we delve into both the academic and the practical aspects in Adriano’s work, and it’s a fascinating and inspiring ride. 

In his spare time, Adriano actively supports Children of Heroes, and you can too here: https://childrenofheroes.donorsupport.co/page/donations?fundraiser=NDCHLWTM&member=SMVRUPLU

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This episode is sponsored by Metagenics.

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

Keri Briggs, nutritionist at Lamberts Healthcare, is here to talk all things omega 3. We discuss the problems people might have converting ALA to EPA and DHA, what that actually means, a number of reasons why that's important, and what you can do about it. Keri updates us on the latest research into cardiovascular, joint and skin health, alongside mental health and cognitive function, in relation to fish oil. And then provides some insights into sustainability that will hopefully change the way you recommend/take omega 3 oils forever.  

This podcast is sponsored by Lamberts Healthcare.

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

In this episode, nutritional therapist and FM practitioner Beverley Sarstedt takes us on a deep dive into urinary tract infections, an area she has been specialising in for the last 5 years. Beverley explains just how severe and debilitating symptoms can be, why UTIs can get missed, and what some of the potential causes are. She shares with us the fascinating insights she has learnt from working with Ruth Kriz, including common genetic SNPs and their implications, as well as some key tools in her toolbox for supporting adults and children with cystitis.

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This episode is sponsored by Metagenics.

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

Emma Burton is a Nutritional Therapist at NuZest, and so is perfectly placed to give all the inside information on protein powders. We go down the rabbit hole of production methods and unnecessary excipients, which Emma explains clearly and succinctly. And then move on to all the functional extras you might find in a protein powder blend. Emma also describes why protein powders can be so useful to include, and shares some delicious - and unusual - recipe ideas.

This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest. 

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

Dr Jack Wolfson is the Natural Heart Doctor, and he really does take that seriously. In today's episode, Dr. Jack tells us how he went from traditional cardiologist to questioning his entire approach to medicine and heart health, and we discuss why more cardiologists haven't done this. He talks us through the tests worth having and the tests that are not. He explains why environmental toxins including plastics and molds can be such a problem for cardiovascular health, right down to issues with plaque and cholesterol clearance. But what shines through most is Dr. Jack's belief in and commitment to natural living, and how important it is to get those foundations in place.

This podcast is sponsored by Vibrant Wellness. 

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

Dr Nuthana is a Public Health Doctor and ambassador for Natracare, who produce tampons, pads, liners and wipes made of unbleached, unperfumed organic cotton, and which are all plastic-free. Dr Nuthana explains why this is so important for the health of the individual, of the (mostly women) cotton farm workers, and of the planet. And we discuss how to challenge and change the dominance of products containing plastic and toxic chemicals. For Dr Nuthana, it largely comes down to having more conversations, and asking for what we want. So let’s all talk more about periods, about incontinence, and about what we want and don’t want in our intimate areas.

This episode is sponsored by Natracare. 

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.