The Co-Creating Wellness Podcast

This month, we're joined by none other than Benjamin Berry (or more fondly known as @your.mate.benny on Instagram), a breathwork and cold exposure practitioner trained in the Wim Hof method, and co-founder of Sol House.

In this episode, Benny shares his journey from a career in emergency services to becoming a breathwork facilitator, driven by personal experiences with chronic pain and the transformative power of breathwork.

He chats to us about how breathwork can be tailored to manage stress, anxiety and performance, the physiological and psychological benefits of cold exposure, and about the ten elements of circadian living and the importance of aligning daily activities with natural rhythms.  

For links and resources we mention in this episode, visit https://orahealth.com.au/blogs/the-cocreating-wellness-podcast 

Our guest this month is Erin Lovell Verinder⁠, an Australian trained Herbalist, Nutritionist and Author of two well loved plant medicine titles, Plants for the People and The Plant Clinic.

In this enlightening episode, join Gabe and Erin as they delve into the intricacies of modern-day burnout and the journey to restoring vitality through the power of herbal medicine.

Erin shares about her personal experiences with burnout, the common symptoms, self-awareness around understanding one's limits, the role of herbal medicine in supporting the nervous system, and how her desire to help others restore balance and energy in their lives led to the birth of our newly launched Iron-Rich Tonic+.

Erin also touches on what self-care looks like for practitioners, from setting boundaries to crafting a practice that supports one's energy and lifestyle.

In this episode, we have with us Naomi Henderson, a skin health expert and owner of Fleur, a skin and wellness clinic in Perth.

Naomi shares with us her fascinating journey from being a beauty therapist to her focus on holistic skin health, including a personal health crisis that she recovered from with the help of naturopathy. She delves into the importance of addressing the root causes of skin issues, including the impact of chronic stress on skin health, the role of diet and lifestyle in managing skin conditions, and the importance of hydration.

This is an episode packed full of practical advice on how you can improve your skin health through simple lifestyle changes and personalised care - a great listen whether you're dealing with acne, rosacea, or just looking to achieve radiant, healthy skin naturally.

For links and resources we mention in this episode, visit ⁠https://orahealth.com.au/blogs/the-cocreating-wellness-podcast 

In this enlightening episode of the Co-Creating Wellness podcast, we welcome acclaimed author, meditation teacher, and wellness advocate Caitlin Cady.

Known for her relatable and playful approach, Caitlin shares her transformative journey from a high-achieving, type-A personality to a meditation teacher, particularly as meditation played a crucial role in her recovery from chronic Lyme disease.

Dive into their conversation as they explore the profound impact of meditation on health, the importance of balancing energetic qualities, and practical advice for integrating meditation into daily life. Whether you're a seasoned meditator or just starting out, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and actionable techniques. 

Plus, discover how to introduce mindfulness practices to children and get an exclusive discount on Caitlin's meditation app, Heavily Meditated!

For links and resources we mention in this episode, visit https://orahealth.com.au/blogs/the-cocreating-wellness-podcast 

In this episode, we sit down with Ayurvedic health coach, counsellor, yoga teacher and cookbook author Jody Vassallo to explore the transformative power of Ayurveda in modern life. 

This is a fresh, modern perspective on peri-menopause and menopause and the application of proven Ayurvedic principles to this often challenging rite of passage. In this episode, Jody shares her perspectives on the Ayurvedic view of menopause in a woman's life (and in Jody's life specifically), and how she's seeking to reframe her menopause as an opportunity for personal growth rather than something that needs to be 'fixed'.

Jody also discusses how these ancient Ayurvedic principles can be adapted to address contemporary challenges, as well as how they can support women during a menopausal transition.

For links and resources we mention in this episode, visit https://orahealth.com.au/blogs/the-cocreating-wellness-podcast 

Our guest in this episode is clinical naturopath, herbalist, nutritionist and founder of Kiyah Wellness, Lauren Jane.

In this episode, Lauren and Gabe explore the connection between digestion and women's hormonal cycles at different life stages such as menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause.

She also provides practical steps to improve gut health, from easy dietary swaps to stress management techniques, sharing her very positive personal experience with abdominal massage and its impact on releasing stored trauma.

In this episode, Lauren and Gabe explore the connection between digestion and women's hormonal cycles at different life stages such as menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, and chat about tips for improving gut health, from simple adjustments to lifestyle habits to stress management techniques. Lauren also shares a fascinating personal experience with Chi Nei Tsang (abdominal massage) and the impact it had on releasing stored trauma which is not to be missed!

Meet Amelia Kruse, a Conscious Leadership Coach who has spent the last seven years building the self-leadership and collective leadership powers of hundreds of creative executives, professionals and entrepreneurs.

With an intuitive and expansive style that focuses on developing aware, integrated and powerful individuals who can experiment and take action towards meaningful impact, Amelia helps her clients unlock their innate strengths, tap into their underlying vision, values and motivations, and build the courage, resilience and creativity to become grounded in themselves.

In our latest episode of the Co-Creating Wellness Podcast, Amelia chats with Gabe about how self-awareness can guide us towards a more fulfilling life, managing stress and emotions effectively, the concept of authenticity, reframing the definition of success and how conscious coaching can help to surpass one's true potential.

For links and resources we mention in this episode, visit https://orahealth.com.au/blogs/the-cocreating-wellness-podcast 

The question I get asked all the time is, "I can't seem to get on top of my stress. What can I do?"

In this solo episode, I explain the difference between acute and chronic stress and discuss the science-based protocols that help us prevent long-term stress and burnout. I talk about the tools I personally use to manage my stress levels, from the type of meditation I do daily, to the amount of protein we need, to the specific vitamins, herbs and supplements I take. At the end of this episode, you'll have that same toolkit to help you reduce stress and improve your wellbeing.

In Ayurveda, ritucharya or seasonal routines are one of the key principles in the maintenance of good health. Every season has its own set of principles and practices that relate to the seasonal characteristics of that particular time of year, and to practice ritucharya is to understand how the seasons affect the energetic forces - known as doshas in Ayurveda - of our bodymind.

In this last episode of the Ritucharya Series, Gabe chats with Organic India's Sarada Martin about the tools and lifestyle habits we can engage to thrive through the winter season.

This episode covers:

Sarada (Sally Martin) graduated as a Naturopath and Western Medical Herbalist from the Australian College of Natural Medicine (ACNM) in 2004 and, as a qualified Yoga Instructor with a business degree, has worked with the social and ethical enterprise, and now certified B Corporation, ⁠ORGANIC INDIA⁠ for over 12 years.

Sarada has spent many years working closely with, and as an ambassador for, Ayurveda’s Queen of Herbs Tulsi, (Holy Basil), and espouses the profound relevance of this incredible ancient herb in tea form for the modern world. From an early age Sarada has walked values-driven paths and continues to be purposeful and passionate about planetary wellness which includes conscious business.

For links and resources we mention in this episode, visit https://orahealth.com.au/blogs/the-cocreating-wellness-podcast 

Ema Taylor is a degree qualified naturopath, clinical nutritionist, certified fertility awareness educator and the founder of OVIENE - an online reproductive healthcare platform and the natural beauty columnist for Wellbeing magazine. She is also the mother to a 3 year old girl and a newborn baby boy.

Her journey started after years of experimenting with contraceptive methods without proper education, which resulted in an array of emotional, reproductive and endocrine health implications that took years for her to rebalance. She began to seek answers, leading her down the path of naturopathy, nutrition and herbal medicine.

Ema has now worked in the health and wellness industry for 10 years and specialises in reproductive healthcare and fertility. She supports couples all over the world to take back control of their health, optimise their fertility and conceive, many against all odds, through her patient centered and holistic care that draws upon traditional evidence based medicine and scientific research.

In this episode, Ema chats with Gabe about:

For links and resources we mention in this episode, visit https://orahealth.com.au/blogs/the-cocreating-wellness-podcast