Join Fern & Courtney as they dive into the often-overlooked topic of periods. From personal stories to scientific insights, they explore the complexities of menstrual health, debunk myths, and offer practical advice for tracking and understanding your cycle. Whether you're navigating your own journey or supporting someone else, this episode is packed with valuable information to empower and educate. Tune in for a candid conversation that breaks the stigma and embraces the messy parts of life.

Resources:

Blog https://www.fern-naturopath.com/blogdatabase/cervical-mucus-why-it-matters-for-womens-health

https://www.fern-naturopath.com/blogdatabase/guide-to-bbt-tracking 

PMDD 

https://www.stjoes.ca/health-services/mental-health-addiction-services/mental-health-services/women%27s-health-concerns-clinic-whcc-/mac_pmss_bf_may2014_copyright.pdf 

https://psychscenehub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Daily-Record-of-Severity-of-Problems-PMDD.pdf 

Period tracking 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qPoUcC7eVXxpc1arcS57dX36SUhYW6rI/view?usp=sharing 

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the wonderful Harriet Iles — Psychologist, Founder, and Clinical Director of Restorative Space Psychology in Sydney. Harriet brings her calm wisdom and deep understanding of the human mind to help us unpack what it truly means to understand our inner world.

We explore how the nervous system shapes our thoughts, emotions, and behaviour — and why learning to regulate it can change everything from our stress response to how we show up in relationships. Harriet also shares the importance of self-compassion and how to move through anxiety with curiosity.

Find Harriet:
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/restorativespacepsychology/
Website — www.restorativespace.com.au

In this heartfelt episode, Courtney and Fern open up about their personal journeys with mental health and the impactful power of therapy. They share candid stories of recognising the need for help, overcoming the stigma, and the challenges of finding the right therapist.

Join them as they discuss the importance of self-awareness, the impact of cultural perceptions, and the various types of mental health support available.

Whether you're seeking guidance or simply curious, this episode offers valuable insights and resources for anyone navigating their mental health journey.

For additional support, explore resources from Beyond Blue, Black Dog Institute, Gidget Foundation, Headspace, Butterfly Foundation, Kids Helpline, and the NSW Mental Health Line.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-services/communities/resources/

https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/ 

https://headspace.org.au/ 

https://butterfly.org.au/ 

https://kidshelpline.com.au/ 

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/mental-health-line.aspx

In this episode of Naturally Us, we dive into the seven types of rest as outlined by Dr Sandra Dalton-Smith. From physical to spiritual rest, we explore how each type plays a role in our overall well-being. The chat is full of honest reflections, with personal stories on how we each manage (or sometimes miss) different types of rest in the midst of life’s daily demands.Whether you’re feeling burnt out or simply curious about how to make your downtime more restorative, this episode offers practical tips and thought-provoking insights to help you recharge — body, mind, and soul. Take the quiz: Want to find out what type of rest you're most in need of? Take Dr Sandra Dalton-Smith’s free quiz here: drdaltonsmith.com/resources

Tune in for a warm, grounded conversation about finding balance, slowing down, and why rest is anything but lazy.

In this special heartfelt episode, we sit down to reflect on what it really feels like to turn 30 (and 31). We open up about the shifts in friendship during this decade, the pressure of life timelines we’re learning to let go of, and how our thoughts on motherhood are continuously evolving. It’s honest, a little raw, and filled with the kind of conversations we wish we heard more of. Whether you're approaching 30 or deep in it, we hope this episode feels like a warm chat with friends who get it.

Note from Courtney: My microphone had a bit of a moment during this episode (and the last one too). Huge shout-out to Fern for salvaging what she could in the edit! I’ve got a shiny new mic now — so sound quality should be back on track from here on out. Thanks for sticking with us!

In this episode, we thought we’d try something a little different.

You’ve probably seen the viral video of a guy sharing his intense morning routine — the one by Ashton Hall. It’s been making the rounds lately, and we couldn’t resist diving into it ourselves.

We break down each part of his routine, chat about what surprised us, what we actually liked, and what didn’t quite sit right.

This one’s a little fun, and definitely honest.

Enjoy the episode — and if you want to check out the video we’re talking about, here’s the link:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFyEFbRxJ23/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Note from Courtney: My microphone had a bit of a moment during this episode (and the last one too). Huge shout-out to Fern for salvaging what she could in the edit! I’ve got a shiny new mic now — so sound quality should be back on track from here on out. Thanks for sticking with us!

In this episode, we dive into how to set goals that actually stick, why being kind to yourself matters more than perfection, and how starting over isn’t a setback—it’s a powerful step forward. Whether you're chasing something new or picking yourself back up, we’ve got you. Let’s talk about growth, grace, and making the most of this season.

Welcome to Naturally Us! In this debut episode, get to know your hosts, Fern and Courtney—best friends and naturopaths—sharing how they found naturopathy, why they started this podcast, and what you can expect. Raw, real, and totally down-to-earth, this is your new go-to for honest conversations about health, healing, and everything in between.