Straight Talking Natural Health

This is the first of what will be occasional episodes about common health issues we see in practice. Beware - Jules may get a little ranty/sweary at times as she goes over how to spot the symptoms, how to test, why your doctor didn't pick it up, and what to do about it.

In this episode, she is talking about hypothyroidism and what to do if your doctor says you're fine but you've still got all the symptoms. You may be feeling some of the following:

• Fatigue
• Feeling the cold easily
• Dry skin
• Weight gain
• Constipation
• Puffiness
• Joint pain
• Muscle pain/weakness
• Hair loss
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Brain fog
• Memory issues
• Difficulty finding words
• Heavy periods

Jules will go into the basics and limitations of thyroid testing and why the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test does not pick up 100% of hypothyroidism cases. She chats about which tests to do instead, how to get them done, and why seeing a Naturopath is the logical next step when you can't find answers through the medical system.

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Kimmi is a Clinical Nutritionist who specialises in the management of lipoedema and lymphoedema in women. We chat all about these conditions as well as about her own experience and diagnoses with lipoedema & lymphoedema.

In this episode we discuss:

• What lymphoedema is
• What lipoedema is and how it differs from lymphoedema
• Typical signs and symptoms of lipoedema
• Primary vs secondary lymphoedema
• Diagnostic tools and testing currently available
• Life stages when lipoedema may be noticed
• Lifestyle factors influencing lymphoedema and lipoedema
• Kimmi's approach with her clients
• Support offered pre- and post-surgery

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STNH 46: Site Inspections - Toxic Black Mould Growth in Homes

Today I'm chatting to Zeher and Ed from Site Inspections. These guys investigate all sorts of construction defects, dodgy drainage and waterproofing issues in homes and document it all in their very entertaining videos on social media. Check them out!

In this episode we discuss:

• The tools and devices used to diagnose mould issues in homes
• Causes of recurring mould growth
• Analysing and investigating root causes
• Regulations and compliance of waterproofing during construction
• Mould growth in brand new homes regardless of property value
• Water damage in timber framing
• What can be done to prevent water damage
• Pre-purchase inspections
• And some hilarious yet shocking stories of their discoveries

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This week we welcome back our Thyroid Queen - Tara Nelson! She's here to chat all things cellular hypothyroidism. She'll help us understand what it is and how we can work towards correcting the underlying causes.

In this episode we discuss:

• What is cellular hypothyroidism?
• Typical signs and symptoms
• Identifying cellular hypothyroidism from symptoms and pathology
• When you should look further into cellular hypothyroidism
• How basal temperature testing can help to reach a diagnosis
• What can be done to correct the underlying cellular issues
• Nutrient deficiencies that can elevate cellular hypothyroidism issues
• Finding the right Naturopath for your thyroid condition
• Getting back to basics with sleep, exercise & mindfulness
• Focusing on reducing inflammation in the body

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Enter the Vagus Nerve Queen! Jess is here to chat all about the nervous system, how it responds to stressors and challenges, and how to recover and repair to avoid burnout and shutdown.

In this episode we discuss:

• The emergence of new knowledge and education around the vagus nerve
• Many roles of the vagus nerve and what it does for our health
• How the vagus nerve is connected to organs around the body
• All of the facets of the nervous system
• Identifying signs and symptoms of vagus nerve issues
• How the body responds to survival instincts and external threats
• The possibility of inflammation and viruses affecting vagus nerve function
• The importance of understanding your body's cues and signals
• Rewiring the nervous system to respond well in the moments of stress

Want to connect with Jessica?

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And click here for her current courses!

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Today I'm chatting with Danni Carr – a certified life coach who is passionate about helping others break the cycle and quit alcohol.

In this episode we discuss:

• The turning point when Danni realised alcohol was negatively affecting her life
• How going alcohol-free for 12 months kick-started her sobriety
• The effect alcohol had on her relationship with herself and others
• Approaches Danni uses to help stick to quitting
• The improvement in the quality of friendships and connections since being sober
• Challenges in mindset during the initial stages of sobriety
• Danni's individually tailored approach when coaching her clients
• Seeing alcohol for how it truly is affecting your life
• The healing benefits sobriety has on your body & mind
• Substituting in other options when you have a craving
• The development of alcohol-free beverages in the market

Want to connect with Danni?

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And click here for the How I Quit Alcohol Podcast.

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Meet Tammy Guest – a very dear friend of mine. In fact, I have no idea why she hasn't been on the podcast sooner!

She is a naturopath, a business mentor, a trailblazer, a risk-taker, a rule-breaker and a leader in our industry. She is loved and respected by literally thousands of naturopaths and nutritionists, who look up to her for guidance, support and inspiration.

And guess what – she's also an author, and has written a brand new book called Unrestricted: A modern guide to doing business and life differently. It's the essential handbook for driven entrepreneurs who want to make a real difference in the world, without sacrificing the things they value most.

Yep, she doesn't just help health practitioners, but also business owners, change-makers and driven humans of all kinds.

We live in an era where there are so many opportunities to create a business out of our passions. Where we can create a career model that fits the life we want to live, rather than fitting our lives around our work. Where "burnout" will no longer be a badge of honour, and "busy" is not a term to strive for. Whether you're in the health and wellness industry, or passionate about something else entirely, what Tammy has to share is so relevant for all.

So let's pick her beautiful brain about all things wellness industry, mindset and life.

Want to connect with Tammy?

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And click here to preorder her new book "Unrestricted – A Modern Guide to Doing Business and Life Differently."

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Meet Jo Whitton – an amazing wholefoods cook, an author and a recipe developer. But she's also one of the nicest, most caring, most giving and generous people in the Australian wellness industry.

She was also one of the very first guests on my podcast (episode 9 to be exact), back in 2016 when it was called Shiny Healthy You.

Since then, we've shared the stage together at wellness events, shared air BnBs at events (where I'm pretty sure I kept her up till at least 2am), and shared organic ice-cream in Brunswick Heads. But most importantly we share a mutual love of serving our communities, and teaching people everywhere that foods that heal your gut can also taste amazing, without being complicated to make.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Using healing foods to nourish and repair the gut.
• Meat stocks vs bone broths – what's the difference?
• How to cook food to retain maximum nutrients like amino acids.
• Cooking healthy, nutrient-rich meals without budget blowouts, even as the cost of living increases.
• How to get flavour into your meals if you have to avoid nightshade foods, or if you're doing an Autoimmune Paleo Diet.
• Organ meats, animal fats and other traditional foods, and why they're having a comeback.

Keen to connect with Jo?

Click here to check out her new book, Simple Healing Food.

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Jo also has a great video on meal planning here.

And a video on cooking with seasonal produce here.

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Meet naturopath Vanessa Lamaro. We went through college together in Melbourne, and not too long after that she moved to the Sunshine Coast. I eventually moved here too, which means that now we can have the occasional cheeky wine and chat about all things naturopathy.

She niched herself in the fertility space, and has also expanded on that to cover women's hormonal health of ALL ages… because reproductive health spans much further than just having babies – it often determines your quality of life waaaay past the age of 35, 40, 45 and onwards. Sometimes at this age we get forgotten about in the medical system, because – if you've got period troubles but you're not planning to get pregnant, just go on the pill and carry on, right?

Hmmmm… I think we can do better than that.

In this show we will look at the underlying causes of period issues in women over 35, including the truth behind heavy bleeding, pain and cycle length going completely out of whack.

So listen in as I pick Vanessa's brain about how to have a healthy period and a healthy cycle, right into middle age… and what to do if things go wrong.

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It's been several months since Lismore and surrounding areas of the Northern Rivers in NSW experienced flooding beyond what anyone ever thought was possible. While they went under and struggled to just stay alive and have basic needs met, so many of us watched on from afar, feeling utterly shocked and helpless.

But out of every tragedy and disaster comes stories of determination, resilience, resolve and community. And this week's guests have created something truly special that our whole naturopathic industry is talking about, and that is – to bring FREE natural healthcare to those affected when they needed it the most.

There are two types of people in the world – those who say "someone should do something about that," and others who say "I am that someone."

This dream team of Erin Lovell Verinder and Sarah Mann is the latter.

As the floods were still raging, they were mobilising. First with a callout to naturopaths and herbalists to please send through whatever donations they could manage of herbs and supplements, then the big companies, then investors to make it happen on a larger scale.

And Community Herbal Care was born. Tune into this episode to find out how they did it.

We are stronger as an industry when we work together, and it fills me with joy to see our best and brightest praccies working together like this. So please enjoy this inspiring and heart-warming chat with Erin and Sarah.

(Pic thanks to Amanda Callan aka @amanda.naturopathy).

Community Herbal Care needs your help!

The recovery in the Northern Rivers is still happening… and they will continue to need our help for months (maybe even years) to come. All donations, big and small, will be received with huge amounts of gratitude.

Please visit their Go Fund Me page here.

And you can also watch their progress on Instagram here.

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