Dr Stephen Hussey is a board certified Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner.

He is the author of two books The Health Evolution: Why Understanding Evolution is the Key to Vibrant Health and The Heart: Our Most Medically Misunderstood Organ. He is passionate about the natural world and applying the natural sciences of ecology and evolution to understanding our chronic disease epidemic.

Stephen has worked with many people over the years and has seen the power of food, lifestyle change, and personal environment modification transform lives every day,

Our conversation includes:

• Stephen’s story, and how he became interested in health and eventually evolution, based on his own experience with illness and auto-immune disease.
• The 4 principles of evolution that, when Stephen understood them, gave him more clarity as to why he suffered from chronic disease as a child.
• How these 4 principles shed light on why we have chronic diseases.
• Some examples of how the mismatch between our evolved physiology and our current environment leads to disease (5 imbalances that cause disease).
• What our chronic disease epidemic has in common with the loss of diversity of species we are seeing on the planet.
• How each of us can create better individual health and a healthier planet at the same time.
• The concept of structuring water
• How Stephen uses these principles in his own health coaching.

Isiah McKimmie is a sexologist, sex therapist, relationship coach and Tantra Teacher. She's one of Australia’s most qualified Sex and Relationship Experts and is all about creating loving relationships, deep intimacy and whole-hearted sex.

In addition to working with couples, she's passionate about empowering women to be confident in themselves (and their sexuality).

She does this through practical tools, science-based advice and a rock-steady belief that you are not broken – you just need the right tools and advice to get where you want to be.

She joins me today for a fascinating conversation around sexuality, discussing;

• How Isiah begins her day, every day.
• Isiah’s story, her path in becoming a sex therapist, and how she became the person she is today.
• Why there’s so much stigma around sexuality, particularly amongst women.
• The degree to which we tie up our self worth in our sex lives. We talk about what part a healthy (or unhealthy) sex life plays in our overall wellbeing.
• Where women can go to get our information when it comes to sex. We so often think that “we should just know” or “everyone else knows”, but Isiah outlines how that is just not true. We all have questions and Isiah discusses where we can go to get our actual sex education.
• How Isiah works with women to empower them when it comes to their sexuality. We talk about orgasms, and how women who find it more difficult to orgasm, to learn to orgasm for the first time or more consistently.
• How to deal with the stigma of sex and the fear of being thought of as “promiscuous” for women in particular. We talk about how to give ourselves permission that it’s ok to let go and enjoy yourself when it comes to sex, and not just thinking about the other person.
• Tantrix sex. What it’s all about, and how Isiah goes about teaching it to couples.
• Some of the most common themes Isiah hears when working with women.
• Three key things we can do to better tap into our sexuality.

For full show notes and resources head to mywellnesspie.com/love-sex-and-intimacy.

Dr Cassie Atkinson-Quinton is a Chiropractor, Brain Health Coach, Neurofeedback Practitioner and a Yoga Teacher in-training. She is also a Director of Body & Brain Centre, a leading multidisciplinary clinic.

Cassie is known for her integrated and holistic approach drawing from her years of experience and diverse educational background including Masters in Chiropractic and four postgraduate qualifications in the fields of sports science, neuroplasticity & brain development, functional brain images and holistic brain health. She is the only one in Australia (and quite possibly the world) with this unique blend of qualifications.

I’m really excited to have her on the show with me to discuss a topic I just can’t get enough of - brain health. Cassie delves into everything surrounding our brain’s health and how to maximise it. We cover:

• The breathing exercises Cassie does at the start of each day
• Cassie’s story and how she got to where she is today, and where she picked up her passion for brain health
• What we know (and don’t know) about brain health. How so much of the brain health literature is based on assumptions, and we are constantly learning new and interesting things every year.
• How the brain can change. Our brains are actually quite plastic and have a huge capacity to change over the course of our lives.
• What we can do to maximise our brain health. While there’s a lot we can do, Cassie focuses on three simple things that everyone can do to improve their brain health.
• The role of exercise in maintaining a healthy brain.
• How we can improve our memory by focusing on giving our brain what it needs to thrive.
• Assuming we’re doing all of the right things around diet, exercise, mental stimulation etc., what supplements can we take to improve brain health.
• The effect of diet on our brain, serotonin, and mental health. There is a lot of new research coming out explaining the link between your gut health and your mental health, which goes against a lot of our past assumptions.

For full show notes and resources head to mywellnesspie.com/better-brain-health

Dr Marcela Popa is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician. After sixteen years in private practice, her autoimmune conditions forced her into early retirement.

As a physician, she was compelled her to look for answers and began to analyze and research her suspicion that certain chemicals present in everyday products were worsening her symptoms

Dr Popa draws from her 16 years as a physician and her own experience as a patient suffering from autoimmune arthritis, breast abnormalities, and migraine headaches to raise awareness of the harmful effects that common household product s and substances may have on our health.

Through her experience, she figured out these generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substances are not necessarily safe, inert, or inactive and our chronic but constant exposure, even at low doses, can have an as yet unidentified or not fully accepted impact on our health.

She joins me to talk about the most common substances are and how they make their way into our homes and on our bodies, how such substances and toxins are actually affecting us, What we can be doing to rid ourselves of them, what governments are (or aren't doing) to control exposure to such toxins and much more.

My chat with Dr Popa challenges the notion generally recognised as “safe” products. Many of us don’t realize that common foods, medications, and ordinary household items that we use multiple times a day contain unhealthy ingredients, that even at low doses can cause detrimental health problems.

For full episode links and resources head to mywellnesspie.com/keep-away-from-gras

Today I’m joined by Amanda Adey. Amanda is a Melbourne-based kinesiologist with 17 years of experience as a practitioner and, more recently, as a kinesiology teacher and mentor. She specializes in helping clients with a range of mind and body issues and I’m proud to say I’m one of her long-standing clients.

On a personal level, Amanda has used kinesiology to defuse negative beliefs systems, rise above fears, make major career changes, cope with stress and fix relationship issues. On a physical level, kinesiology has helped her overcome a chronic thyroid imbalance, which to me is nothing short of miraculous.

It’s no surprise that we’re talking about kinesiology today which as a modality, is a fascinating and extremely powerful healing tool. We delve into:

• How Amanda became a leading kinesiologist
• How to identify your Saturn return
• What kinesiology is and what it is not
• The various tool Amanda uses to shift one's vibration
• Common issues treated by kinesiology 
• The most common reasons people visit a kinesiologist

Plus I share my own experiences of working with Amanda to clear my energy in a time I needed it most

For full show notes and resources head to mywellnesspie.com/balance-your-energy

Adele Spurgin is a Performance Coach & Profiler that specialises in Burnout working with professionals in high performing careers and businesses.

She firmly lives by the mantra “there has got to be another way” and aptly calls herself an eternal optimist.

She is a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, an Advanced Pranic Healer, Edisc Trainer and Psychosomatic Profiler, running workshops globally to help others elevate their level of success.

She joins me today to talk about burnout - how to recognise it and face it head-on. Adele has developed a burnout protocol - a 9-factor methodology that aims to explore, listen and rewire yourself to prevent burnout, which we delve into plus she is full of amazing wellness hacks - several of which I’ve already firmly implemented in my own life since this interview! This woman is your roadmap to success so I highly encourage anyone who is seeking a holistic approach to becoming the best version of you.

For full show notes and resources head to mywellnesspie.com/beat-the-burnout 

 

Hannah McQuilkan is a qualified Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, Aromatherapist and Certified Forest Bathing Guide. Her Tree Mystic experiences have seeped in the culture and traditions of New Zealand and she seeks to learn and incorporate the many ancient practices of nature connection found in different cultures.

She creates Forest Bathing based events and experiences with the aim that all people create a deep and profound connection to nature.

She joins me today to talk all about Forest Therapy and how spending time in nature can improve health and wellbeing, what is nature deficit disorder how to recognise it and what to do about it, simple things we can do to reconnect with nature plus Hannah walks us through one of the epic forest bathing experiences

This is such a powerful reminder that achieving wellbeing really does start with being in sync with nature because everything is connected. 

For full show notes and resources head to mywellnesspie.com/forest-bathing.

Dr Michael J. Breus is The Sleep Doctor.

A Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr Breus was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 and, with a specialty in Sleep Disorders, is one of only 168 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. He is on the clinical advisory board of The Dr Oz Show and is a regular contributor on the show (35+ times).

He is the author of three best sellers including The Power of When, a groundbreaking bio-hacking book proving that there is a perfect time to do everything, based on your hidden biological chronotype.

In this episode, Dr Breus delves into the huge connection between sleep and health. We discuss:

-His journey to becoming a global sleep expert

-How to improve the quality of your life by identifying which biological chronotype you are

-Why 8 hours of sleep isn’t necessary for everyone

-The real deal on snoozing, napping and sleeping pills

-What to do if you wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep

And much, much more.

Dr Daryl Appleton is an innovative, modern-day wellness doyenne who is reshaping corporate and institutional visions of wellness. 

A clinical psychotherapist and executive consultant, Daryl has harnessed the vision to empower individuals in becoming “wellbeings” into a practice that inspires purposeful changes in revolutionary ways. 

She specialises in challenging leaders, audiences, and organisations to redefine their values and views of success, wellness, and work-life balance. Her viewpoints and teachings on wellness have reshaped the way we think and practice well-being both in and out of work.

She joins me today to talk success and wellness. We discuss:

-How Darryl became an executive wellness coach

-Work life sway vs. work life balance 

-What most people’s version of success looks like

-Daryl’s science-backed approach to helping Type A, high achieving executives

-The difference between how men and women approach to stress management, time management and self-care

-Top tips for coaching executives and rising executives 

-How and why Daryl shifts her coaching style to suit her clients

-How to expand your business in a way that is conducive of culture 

-Looking at wellness in a different lens

-How can we better understand what drives us and makes us the most productive version of ourselves

Kyra Howearth is a certified herbalist with a special interest in women's health, hormones and fertility.

Kyra is passionate about the power of plants using them to create herbal remedies for herself, her family and her clients.

She is the author of various books including the Herb & Seed Cycling Protocol that help others understand the benefits of herbs and how to use them for better health.

Hormonal health is something most of us don’t often think about, but it plays a large part in our overall wellbeing. Women, in particular, can face a myriad of health challenges when their hormones are out of whack resulting in acne, painful and heavy periods, mood swings, hot flushes and many, many more.

Kyra joins me today to chat about the ways we can bring our hormones back into balance, the types of herbs that can help, how to go about getting the right herbs and how to take them, plus we talk about the effect the contraceptive pill and similar treatments have on your body.

We cover: 

• What are the symptoms of hormonal imbalance?
• How can we treat hormonal imbalance naturally?
• The effect of the pill and other contraception on our bodies
• The best types of herbs for restoring hormonal balance
• where to get the best quality herbs and how to take them?
• Side effects of taking the wrong types of herbs or dosage

For full show notes and resources head to:

mywellnesspie.com/natural-hormone-health