The Co-Creating Wellness Podcast

Meet Jules and her husband of 25 years James Galloway.

Outwardly successful, accomplished and thriving, but inwardly battling symptoms like forgetfulness, difficulties completing tasks, inability to switch off...

After years of believing that these were simply personal failings or "things wrong with them", in 2022, both Jules and James were diagnosed with Adult ADHD at 50 and 46 years old respectively.

Since then, guided by Naturopath Jules' passion for diving into the literature and science on the subject, they've gone through a year full of discovery which we're now privileged to gain a little insight into.

In this super special episode of Co-Creating Wellness, Jules and James share with Gabe the highs, the lows, the frustrations, the hilarious moments, and the emotional rollercoaster that came with learning more about being neurodivergent.

This conversation covers:

For more detailed show notes, head over to https://orahealth.com.au/blogs/the-cocreating-wellness-podcast/jules-james-galloway

Carla Wrenn is an Integrative Naturopath & Nutritionist who completed postgraduate studies in Integrative Oncology, Autoimmune Diseases and Functional Medicine within Australia and the USA. Carla’s time is spent consulting in the area of complex and chronic diseases, especially Long COVID and Oncology support from her clinic, Peninsula Herbal Dispensary & Naturopathic Clinic. She has also educated over 1000 practitioners with her unique approach to naturopathic functional medicine known as Vitae Mosaic.

In this conversation, Gabe and Carla talk about:

As our lifespans increase, it becomes paramount to understand the mechanisms that contribute to premature ageing and cognitive decline, and more importantly find ways to prevent or combat them. This month, join Gabe and brain health expert, Jo Grabyn, as they peer into the intricate complexities of neurodegenerative diseases, uncovering the factors that accelerate brain ageing, and examining the latest advancements in research and treatment options.

Jo Grabyn is the founder of Bounce Matters, a Whole Health Clinic in Sydney specialising in brain and mental health. Jo has a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine), and studied psycho-neuro-immunology (PNI) and psycho-neuro-endocrinology (PNE) to understand how our thinking creates and changes brain chemistry, affecting our hormones, immune system, digestive system, and in turn, our health as a whole.

Jo is qualified in the Bredesen Protocol  (aka the MEND Protocol), making her one of the first in Australia who is able to use this method to tackle and reverse or prevent the onset of early Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She has also trained with the institute of functional medicine studying neuro-degeneration on a deep level and the integrative medicine for mental health. 

Steven Judge is a Clinical Naturopath and Nutritionist and an Integrated Healing Practitioner with a private practice in Sydney. He has a special interest in chronic digestive disorders and mental health, and his practice focuses heavily on the role of the gut microbiome in not just digestive disorders such as gut dysbiosis, intestinal permeability (leaky gut) and Small intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), but also in histamine intolerance and mental health issues.

In this episode, Gabe and Steven talk about all things histamines! They cover:

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

One of Australia's best-loved Naturopaths, Anthia has over 28 years of clinical naturopathic practice, with a specialist focus on Women's Health. Anthia is the founder of Apothēca by Anthia, where she consults with patients in Paddington, Sydney and Akademeia by Anthia, her online library of best-in-class courses. Anthia is also the author of the stunning book "I Am Food: Eating Your Way to Health", which was recently updated in January 2023.

In this beautiful conversation, Gabe and Bronte chat with Anthia about:

Neil O’Sullivan and Su Tuttle are the brilliant minds and the married duo behind Nimbus Co, Australia’s first infrared sauna studio which now boasts four stunning locations around Australia as well as a digital content platform Nimbus Wellness. 

Su is a qualified nutritionist by trade and is currently also the co-founder of Foile, an ethical and refillable skincare label. Neil hails from a diverse marketing, PR and advertising background, and is also a semi-professional soccer player in NSW’s National Premier League. In addition, he’s also co-founded, chaired and sat on two mental health charities (The Light Ball Sydney and Darkness Into Light) and is the co-host of the hit podcast ‘These Lads Are Mental’ which explores issues around mental health. 

It was the personal health struggles which both Su and Neil faced in their respective lives that inspired the vision for Nimbus Co. Su was a sufferer of Lyme Disease while Neil has had more than his fair share of health struggles with auto-immune conditions, the MTHFR gene and mental health issues, and this fuelled the pair to look deeper into how they could support their health, while helping others do the same. 

In this episode, Gabe chats with Su and Neil about saunas and their benefits, the difference between steam and infrared saunas, optimising mental health - and so much more. 

Jacqui Lewis is the co-founder of The Broad Place, a global meditation school sharing ancient knowledge and modern neuroscience, tools and experiences for higher grade living. 

A writer, educator, facilitator and speaker on clarity and high grade living, Jacqui, through The Broad Place, not only teaches meditation via in-person experiences and online workshops, but also hosts immersive retreats globally. She has also published a number of must-read books, including High Grade Living and The 14 Day Mind Cleanse. 

Jacqui's approach to meditation is what draws us to her most. As an extremely busy person and a self-confessed overthinker, she understands the need to apply the ancient techniques and practices like meditation to the modern day context, which she teaches through both The Broad Place and her books. 

In this episode of The Co-Creating Wellness Podcast, Gabe and Jacqui talk about the concept of emotional seasonality, the best way to learn meditation if you have a busy and overactive mind, and how her latest book The 14 Day Mind Cleanse teaches us simple techniques to clear out mental clutter and introduce a state of calm and positivity. 

Jess Wilson is a Functional Nutritionist, Gut Health and Hormone Practitioner and All-Round Wellness Coach. She's also a busy mum, an ocean lover and runner (an ex professional athlete!).

After years of living an extremely fast-paced lifestyle and pushing her body to its limits, it all culminated in Jess having a hard time getting pregnant, difficulties through her pregnancies and finally two very sick babies. Through her four year long fight for their health that would very nearly break them (and her), she took matters into her own hands and started to search for answers to help her children heal - as well as herself. 

This journey led her down a truly inspiring path of learning and discovery and Jess now makes it her mission to teach others about the healing powers of food, and how to nourish our bodies from the inside out.

In this podcast, Gabe and Jess talk about her and her children's health struggles, the impact of  stress on reproductive health, how to manage your Type-A tendencies in a healthy manner, how to achieve a healthy weight and of course, how we can use food as medicine. 

Michael Thomsen is a herbalist, naturopath and original author of the popular Phytotherapy Desk Reference now in its fifth edition having sold 10,000 copies worldwide. He has a Master of Science, Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Swinburne University, and a PhD scholar from Sydney University Medical School, and has extensive industry experience as past technical manager of leading herbal medicine companies in Australia.

Currently based in Tasmania, Michael specialises in integrative oncology supporting patients with lifestyle and dietary advice, nutritional and herbal medicines and hyperthermia via allied clinics. His company, Eusano Healthcare, has pioneered whole body and local hyperthermia in Australia, importing and distributing ARTG listed medical infrared and hyperthermia devices made in Germany. Michael is also currently director of L-Nutra Australia, supplier of ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet developed by Prof Valter Longo.

In this episode full of nuggets of wisdom, Michael and Gabe talk everything fasting! They cover the different types of fasting and how they work, what the current science says about fasting and longevity, whether women should fast and if there's any impact on hormones, lifestyle practices as well as herbs and nutrients to increase lifespan, and so much more. 

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

Erin Lovell Verinder is an Australian trained Herbalist, Nutritionist and Author of two well loved plant medicine titles, Plants for the People and The Plant Clinic. Erins work is to reconnect the people with the plants! Her training began studying a Diploma of Energetic Healing (Nature Care college, 2002), following with a Bachelor of Western Herbal Medicine (Nature Care college, 2011), and an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine (Nature Care college, 2012). 

Walking the plant path, she is a woman in tune with the natural world. On a full hearted mission to educate and inspire others to heal with the rhythms of nature, through the bounty of plant medicine. Erin runs a thriving clinical practice, alongside mentoring students and emerging practitioners, she teaches the love language of the plants within her communities and writes from the wild green island of Tasmania.

In this episode, Erin chats with Gabe about her journey into plant medicine, the intersection between herbalism and energetics, how to apply traditional plant medicine to our daily lives and the magic of slowing down and tuning in. 

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