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In this Episode we are joined by Dr Farah, who is an integrative GP specialising in women's health. One of the questions asked by our viewers is if there is anything good about menopause? So, we explored all your burning questions and more in this episode, and we hope you tune it, because this podcast may completely change your perspective. In this episode, we unpack the surprising benefits of menopause, challenge the doom-and-gloom narrative, and talk honestly about how this stage of life can be empowering, energising, and far less miserable than society often makes it seem. From better boundaries and self-awareness to renewed health, confidence, and perspective, this conversation is all about redefining menopause on your own terms, because menopause deserves a better story. 

You can find Dr Alaa Farah on tiktok @alafarahMD or instagram @dralafarah or go toher website for bookings and free resources at www.cellaraclinic.co.nz or www.farahhealth.co.nz

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Today’s episode is a deeply important and honest conversation about endometriosis — a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet is still so often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and dismissed.

Joining us in this episode, is Diana, who shares her lived experience navigating chronic pain, the emotional toll of diagnosis, advocating for herself within the healthcare system, and what life with endometriosis really looks like beyond the medical definitions.

This episode is about awareness, validation, and creating space for conversations that too many people suffer through silently. Whether you live with endometriosis yourself, love someone who does, or simply want to better understand the realities behind the condition. We hope you enjoy and don't forget to leave us some feedback :) 

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In this episode we share our space with special guest Kate who is a pharmacist and is also known as "Prescribe or pass" or "Debunking Babs" on her socials. 

We discuss the problem with the online "wellness space" and the detrimental impacts this is having on peoples understanding and accessibility to health. 

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With special guest oral hygienist Zohra Rashidzada
In this episode we discuss all the hot topics on oral hygiene. What is and isn't the right way to look after your teeth and gums? Is fluoride safe? Is mouth wash safe? Is miswaak the best option? Can we safely whiten our teeth without damaging them? Are cavities contagious? Are root canals safe?

You can find Zohra on instagram @balancedsmiles

Or visit their clinic Balanced smiles Dental @ 48 Brady Rd, Dandenong North

#fluoride #oralhealth #teeth #teethwhitening #oralbacteria #cavities #mouthwash #toothpaste 

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In this episode, we are joined by sleep consultant Hala Merola. We take a deep dive into the intricate world of baby sleep and what constitutes a normal pattern of sleeping. We explore co-sleeping, cry-it-out method, authoritarian sleeping methods and gentle sleep methods. If you have are having a baby, already have children or you are a new parent, this episode is for you.

You can contact Hala on her instagram page @sleepsweetconsulting

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This is part II with DR Kavita lactation and breastfeeding specialist. We answer the most commonly asked questions about breastfeeding such as:

Can I take medications while breastfeeding? What types of medications are safe?

DMER, what is it and how can we recognise it? How can we recognise tongue ties? Bone density loss? 

And MOST importantly we bust the Barbara O'Neil myth about not starting solids until the child has molars!

Resources mentioned in this episode for our Melbourne listeners:

Juno Lactation specialists: (03) 9910 4004

Dr Nicole Gale 0411 036 340 or 

Holistic Lactation consulting: Dr Jessica Kahan 0403 746 113

Dr Amber Hart (03) 8652 7222

ENT consensus American Academy of Tongue Ties

https://aao-hnsfjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1177/0194599820915457

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Whether you're a new mom or a mom that's looking for some enriching advice on breastfeeding to better prepare you for your next child, this series is the series to tune into. We explore EVERYTHING you want to know about breastfeeding your child with our special guest Dr Kavita Perinatal GP and lactation consultant. Things you have always wanted to know about, and things you didn't know you needed to know about. This series is rich with advice, tips and knowledge to better prepare you for breastfeeding. Tune into the entire series for maximum knowledge. 

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Firstly, we would like to take the time to thank our loyal listeners who are always waiting for an episode to drop. Secondly, we would like to thank Fatimah Omran for taking the time to share her story with us today. Fatimah is a content creator and chef with a sizeable following. She found out she had lymphoma at 26 years old just after she gave birth to her second child. This is her story. We hope you get some insight from this and find it useful. Thank you to everyone for supporting us

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This episode both Eman and Myself did a pre Ramadan workshop with Al-Ihsan foundation. I spoke about some of the Prophetic principles of eating, and Eman spoke about what nutritional aspects to consider for optimal fasting. 

The STS podcast would like to thank Al-Ihsan for this opportunity. Enjoy 😉 

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Welcome back to the new year folks and thank you for being loyal members of the sts podcast! Unfortunately with our last episode we had technical issues and it's only available on YouTube, so go check that out. In this episode we explore organic produce in Australia with our special guest Dr Liz Oates who has her PhD in Organic food. You can find her website and book a consult with her at www.lizaoates.com.au. In this episode, we talk about what actually means, is it worth buying, is it affordable, the dirty dozen, the impact on the gut microbiome and is organic even pesticide free? `the answers may surprise you! Tune in and leave us some feedback either via instagram or email! Happy listening 2025! 

Check out some links below to her research and study units

https://www.scu.edu.au/study/units/food5004/2025/

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2014.03.021 

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