The Wellness Collective with Nat Kringoudis

What happens when your mum is that organic mum? 😂

In this episode, I'm joined by Geordie Ritchie, the woman behind the hilarious internet character, The Organic Mum. We're talking crunchy parenting, alternative health practices and what it's really like growing up in a household where Subway isn't welcome on the property.

Geordie shares the stories and childhood experiences that inspired her character, from comfrey leaves and homemade birthday cakes to strict food rules and trying to fit in when your family does things differently. We also get into raising teenagers, navigating peer pressure and what happens when your kids start questioning the beliefs they've grown up with.

And of course, we put Geordie to the test with some very important questions about carob, seed oils, hot dogs and plum vinegar. 😂

It's a funny, honest conversation about parenting, family influence and the fine line between wanting the best for your kids and letting them find their own way. Because as much as we might laugh at our parents' quirks, there's often a little bit of them in us, too.

🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Meet Geordie Ritchie, the woman behind The Organic Mum

✅ The parenting philosophy behind her alternative approach to family life

✅ What it's like growing up with strict food rules and unconventional health practices

✅ How childhood experiences inspired the hilarious Organic Mum character

✅ Navigating teenage rebellion, peer pressure and wanting to fit in

✅ Why Geordie believes in tools like astrology, human design and numerology when parenting

✅ Her thoughts on homeopathy, natural deodorant, seed oils and everyday food choices

✅ The stories behind comfrey leaves, homemade birthday cakes and the infamous Subway rule

✅ Why even the most well-intentioned parenting choices can feel challenging for children

✅ Whether there's a little bit of Organic Mum in all of us

📌 Chapters (Jump to your favorite part!):

00:00 - Meet The Organic Mum

00:35 - The philosophy behind her parenting style

01:54 - Mainstream school vs alternative education

03:12 - A morning routine guided by spirit

04:54 - Homeopathy, pendulums and alternative health

06:46 - Astrology, human design and understanding your kids

09:00 - School lunchboxes and the battle to fit in

10:02 - The teenage deodorant dilemma

11:34 - When your teenager goes against everything you believe

14:17 - Carob, seed oils and hot dogs: the food debate

17:05 - The meal Geordie can't stop talking about

18:09 - Manifesting Mandy and Stagnation Stacey

24:56 - The story behind The Organic Mum

26:08 - Comfrey leaves, childhood burns and other memories

27:00 - Growing up crunchy and feeling different

31:20 - The childhood stories that inspired the character

34:04 - Healthy birthday cakes and becoming your mother

36:40 - The outrageous opinions that get people talking

37:28 - Is there a little bit of Organic Mum in all of us?

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👤 Guest Info:

The Organic Mum IG: https://www.instagram.com/_organic_mum/

The Organic Mum TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@organicmum_ 

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Your vulva doesn't need to look like anyone else's. And your vagina definitely doesn't need to smell like flowers. 😂

In this solo episode, I'm talking all things vulvas and vaginal health, starting with the nine vulva types that got me curious in the first place. We'll chat about why so many women worry about how they look, what actually makes a vulva and a vagina different, and why we need to stop treating normal differences as something that needs fixing.

But we're going beyond appearances, because your vagina has its own little ecosystem of bacteria, and it's fascinating. I'll explain the vaginal microbiome, the role of beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus, and how your hormones, menstrual cycle, sex and different stages of life can influence what's happening down there.

We'll also cover vaginal odour, discharge, bacterial vaginosis, thrush, and the things that can disrupt your natural balance. Because understanding what's normal for your body is far more useful than trying to mask symptoms or chasing another beauty standard.

Let's make these conversations a little less awkward and a whole lot more normal. 💛

🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why vulvas look different and why there isn't one normal appearance

✅ The difference between your vulva and your vagina

✅ How beauty standards can influence the way women feel about their intimate anatomy

✅ What the vaginal microbiome is and why it matters

✅ The role of Lactobacillus bacteria in maintaining the vaginal environment

✅ How your menstrual cycle, hormones, sex and life stages can influence vaginal pH

✅ The difference between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and thrush

✅ Why vaginal odour and discharge can change, and when persistent symptoms deserve attention

✅ How antibiotics, douching and fragranced products may affect the vaginal environment

✅ Why vaginal health deserves more attention during perimenopause and menopause

📌 Chapters (Jump to your favorite part!):

00:00 - Let's talk vulvas!

01:20 - The nine vulva types: what's the fuss about?

04:24 - Why are we so uncomfortable talking about vulvas?

08:53 - Vulva appearance, labiaplasty and changing bodies

10:30 - Your vaginal microbiome: the ecosystem inside

13:30 - Meet Lactobacillus, your vaginal bacteria

18:03 - How hormones, your cycle and sex influence vaginal health

22:32 - What can disrupt your vaginal microbiome?

24:00 - Vaginal odour, discharge and what to pay attention to

25:00 - Vaginal bacteria and reproductive health

27:15 - The biggest takeaway: understand your body, not beauty standards

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on self-care, healing, and empowerment!

👇 All the Good Stuff 👇

FREE Hormone Quiz: ⁠https://form.typeform.com/to/a3wsLZF6⁠ 

Nat’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/natkringoudis⁠

NK The Membership: ⁠https://site.natkringoudis.com/membership⁠ 

HRT Masterclass: ⁠https://site.natkringoudis.com/hrtmasterclass⁠

Your vulva doesn't need to look like anyone else's. And your vagina definitely doesn't need to smell like flowers. 😂

In this solo episode, I'm talking all things vulvas and vaginal health, starting with the nine vulva types that got me curious in the first place. We'll chat about why so many women worry about how they look, what actually makes a vulva and a vagina different, and why we need to stop treating normal differences as something that needs fixing.

But we're going beyond appearances, because your vagina has its own little ecosystem of bacteria, and it's fascinating. I'll explain the vaginal microbiome, the role of beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus, and how your hormones, menstrual cycle, sex and different stages of life can influence what's happening down there.

We'll also cover vaginal odour, discharge, bacterial vaginosis, thrush, and the things that can disrupt your natural balance. Because understanding what's normal for your body is far more useful than trying to mask symptoms or chasing another beauty standard.

Let's make these conversations a little less awkward and a whole lot more normal. 💛

🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why vulvas look different and why there isn't one normal appearance

✅ The difference between your vulva and your vagina

✅ How beauty standards can influence the way women feel about their intimate anatomy

✅ What the vaginal microbiome is and why it matters

✅ The role of Lactobacillus bacteria in maintaining the vaginal environment

✅ How your menstrual cycle, hormones, sex and life stages can influence vaginal pH

✅ The difference between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and thrush

✅ Why vaginal odour and discharge can change, and when persistent symptoms deserve attention

✅ How antibiotics, douching and fragranced products may affect the vaginal environment

✅ Why vaginal health deserves more attention during perimenopause and menopause

📌 Chapters (Jump to your favorite part!):

00:00 - Let's talk vulvas!

01:20 - The nine vulva types: what's the fuss about?

04:24 - Why are we so uncomfortable talking about vulvas?

08:53 - Vulva appearance, labiaplasty and changing bodies

10:30 - Your vaginal microbiome: the ecosystem inside

13:30 - Meet Lactobacillus, your vaginal bacteria

18:03 - How hormones, your cycle and sex influence vaginal health

22:32 - What can disrupt your vaginal microbiome?

24:00 - Vaginal odour, discharge and what to pay attention to

25:00 - Vaginal bacteria and reproductive health

27:15 - The biggest takeaway: understand your body, not beauty standards

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on self-care, healing, and empowerment!

👇 All the Good Stuff 👇

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://form.typeform.com/to/a3wsLZF6 

Nat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natkringoudis

NK The Membership: https://site.natkringoudis.com/membership 

HRT Masterclass: https://site.natkringoudis.com/hrtmasterclass

Have you ever wondered whether something in your environment could be affecting how you feel?

In Part 2 of my conversation with Sinclair Kennally, we're talking all things mold, mycotoxins and detoxification. We explore why mold is getting more attention, the symptoms Sinclair associates with exposure, and why people in the same household can respond differently.

We also get into what detox actually means. Your body already has systems to process and eliminate waste, but Sinclair explains how stress, the nervous system and liver function fit into her approach to supporting that process. We talk about assessing your environment, moisture in the home and why it's worth understanding what's happening before jumping into drastic changes.

If you missed Part 1, go back and give that a listen first. We covered parasites, heavy metals and Sinclair's own health journey, and this conversation picks up right where we left off.

🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What mold and mycotoxins are, and how exposure can happen

✅ The symptoms Sinclair associates with mold exposure

✅ Why people living in the same home may respond differently

✅ What to consider when assessing possible mold in your home

✅ Why ventilation and moisture control matter

✅ How food can come into the conversation around mold exposure

✅ The connection Sinclair describes between stress, the nervous system and liver function

✅ Why detox is about more than a short cleanse

✅ What a broader approach to detoxification may involve

📌 Chapters (Jump to your favorite part!):

00:00 - Picking up where Part 1 left off

01:23 - What is mold, and where does it come from?

03:31 - Symptoms that may be associated with mold exposure

05:34 - Why some people may be more affected than others

06:38 - What to do if you find mold in your home

08:01 - Assessing mold exposure and the body

11:16 - Finding and addressing mold at home

12:00 - Ventilation and moisture control

13:48 - What does detox actually mean?

15:39 - The connection between stress, the nervous system and liver function

17:26 - Detox beyond cleanses and quick fixes

18:50 - Do we need to be afraid of mold and detox?

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on self-care, healing, and empowerment!

👤 Guest Info:

Sinclair Kennally: https://www.instagram.com/sinclairkennally/ 

👇 All the Good Stuff 👇

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://form.typeform.com/to/a3wsLZF6 

Nat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natkringoudis

NK The Membership: https://site.natkringoudis.com/membership 

HRT Masterclass: https://site.natkringoudis.com/hrtmasterclass 

Have you ever felt like you know something isn’t right in your body, but you’re not getting to the bottom of it?

In this episode, I’m joined by Sinclair Kennally, who has her own very personal story of chronic illness and falling through the cracks of conventional medicine. We talk about her journey, the layers she believes were contributing to her health and what led her into the work she does today.

We get into mold, heavy metals, parasites, the immune system, digestion and why Sinclair believes symptoms can be the body communicating that something needs attention. We also talk about my own experience with parasites and high aluminium levels, which took my health journey in a direction I never expected.

There’s a lot to unpack here, so this is actually Part 1 of 2. And trust me, we’ve got plenty more to get into when we talk about mold and detoxification in Part 2.

🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Sinclair’s own journey with chronic illness and searching for answers

✅ Why she believes there can be multiple layers behind chronic symptoms

✅ The role mold and environmental exposures have played in her experience

✅ Why she looks at the body’s ability to heal rather than only the symptoms

✅ What Sinclair believes about parasites and immune function

✅ How digestion and stomach acid come into the conversation

✅ Nat’s unexpected experience with parasites and high aluminium levels

✅ Why Part 2 goes even deeper into mold and detoxification

📌 Chapters (Jump to your favorite part!):

00:00 - Intro

01:54 - Sinclair’s chronic illness journey

04:46 - Heavy metals, mold & environmental exposure

06:07 - Can the body still heal?

08:00 - Let’s talk parasites

09:49 - Nat’s parasite story

12:01 - Parasites, aluminium & immune health

12:28 - Digestion, stomach acid & pathogens

16:22 - Childhood exposures & health

19:42 - What happens after parasite removal?

20:12 - What’s coming in Part 2

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on self-care, healing, and empowerment!

👤 Guest Info:

Sinclair Kennally: https://www.instagram.com/sinclairkennally/ 

👇 All the Good Stuff 👇

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://form.typeform.com/to/a3wsLZF6 

Nat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natkringoudis

NK The Membership: https://site.natkringoudis.com/membership 

HRT Masterclass: https://site.natkringoudis.com/hrtmasterclass 

What happens when conversations about our values, relationships and the world around us feel harder to have?

In this episode, I’m joined by Zana Pali, a lawyer, podcast host and mother, for an open conversation about speaking with conviction, navigating disagreement and the way our views can shape our relationships and communities.

We talk about gender roles, parenting, traditional values and what each person might bring to a relationship. Zana also shares some of her own experiences, including divorce, becoming a mother and how her perspective on relationships has changed over time.

We also touch on public debate, politics, safety and social connection, and why it can be valuable to make room for different perspectives while still being thoughtful about how we speak to one another.

This is a conversation that raises plenty of questions. Take what resonates, and make space to think through the rest for yourself.

🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Zana’s perspective on speaking openly and standing by your values

✅ Why disagreement can be difficult to navigate

✅ Different expectations around gender roles and relationships

✅ How becoming a parent can shift your priorities

✅ Zana’s reflections on marriage, divorce and choosing a partner

✅ Why community and connection matter

✅ How to approach conversations where people see things differently

📌 Chapters (Jump to your favorite part!):

00:00 - Introduction

01:54 - Speaking Openly About Difficult Topics

06:28 - Politics, Safety & Community

08:02 - Public Debate and Differing Views

33:04 - Relationships, Marriage & Expectations

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on self-care, healing, and empowerment!

👤 Guest Info:

Zana Pali: https://www.instagram.com/zana_pali/ 

The Audacity Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/theaudacitypodcast.official/ 

👇 All the Good Stuff 👇

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://form.typeform.com/to/a3wsLZF6 

Nat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natkringoudis

NK The Membership: https://site.natkringoudis.com/membership 

HRT Masterclass: https://site.natkringoudis.com/hrtmasterclass 

What happens when becoming a mum changes the way you see yourself, your body and your whole life?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dominique Elissa, model, podcaster and soon to be mum, for a really honest conversation about pregnancy, body image, grief and everything that comes with stepping into a completely new chapter.

Dominique opens up about losing her mum and what it feels like to enter motherhood without having her there. We talk about the importance of finding your people, asking for help and building a community around you, especially when life feels completely unknown.

We also talk about body image, food and the unexpected ways pregnancy has changed Dominique’s relationship with both. From learning to eat when she’s hungry to letting go of the pressure to look a certain way, there’s a beautiful reminder here about listening to what your body actually needs.

And at the heart of this conversation is intuition. Those little signs your body gives you, the things we often ignore, and what can happen when we finally slow down enough to listen.

🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The reality of pregnancy beyond the obvious changes

✅ Dominique’s experience with body image and food during pregnancy

✅ Navigating grief while entering motherhood

✅ Why community and asking for help matter so much

✅ Learning to trust your intuition and body wisdom

✅ The pressure social media can put on new mums

📌 Chapters (Jump to your favorite part!):

00:00 - Meet Dominique

04:00 - Pregnancy, Grief & Becoming a Mum

06:00 - Why Community Matters

09:30 - Comparison & Social Media

14:20 - Pregnancy & Body Image

18:00 - Changing Your Relationship With Food

35:00 - Trusting Your Intuition

42:15 - Listening to Your Body

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on self-care, healing, and empowerment!

👤 Guest Info:

Dominique Elissa: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquelissa/

Selfdom Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a24MjicbKYDu7bCFWwzLI

Selfdom website: https://selfdom.au/

👇 All the Good Stuff 👇

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://form.typeform.com/to/a3wsLZF6

Nat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natkringoudis

NK The Membership: https://site.natkringoudis.com/membership

Hydrogen Health Hydration Guide: https://site.natkringoudis.com/sipwell

HRT Masterclass: https://site.natkringoudis.com/hrtmasterclass

Keywords:

Dominique Elissa, pregnancy, motherhood, becoming a mum, first time mum, pregnancy body image, body image, pregnancy and food, intuitive eating, motherhood journey, grief and motherhood, losing your mum, pregnancy mental health, maternal mental health, community for mums, motherhood support, doula, social media and motherhood, women's health, hormones and pregnancy, body confidence, intuition, body wisdom, self care, women's wellness, Nat Kringoudis, The Wellness Collective, Australian wellness podcast

If you're already having hot flushes, night sweats, or generally feeling hotter than you used to, the idea of voluntarily sitting in a sauna might sound a little counterintuitive.

But stay with me.

In this mini episode, I'm diving into why I think sauna actually gets more interesting after 40. As we move through perimenopause and menopause, our hormones don't just change in isolation. They influence everything from temperature regulation and stress to sleep, cardiovascular health and metabolism.

I unpack why controlled heat exposure can help the body adapt, what hormesis actually means, and why more stress is definitely not always better. Because the goal isn't to see how long you can survive in a sauna. It's about giving your body the right amount of stimulus, then allowing it to recover and adapt.

We also get into hydration, sweating, detoxification, cardiovascular health, metabolism, and why sauna is one of my favourite tools for building resilience as we get older.

And importantly, this isn't another wellness hack to add to your already enormous list of things you're apparently supposed to be doing.

It's about understanding your body, the changes happening through midlife, and finding simple ways to support your health along the way.

🌿 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why sauna gets more interesting after 40

✅ What happens to your body's thermostat during menopause

✅ How heat adaptation can help build resilience

✅ What hormesis actually means

✅ Why recovery matters just as much as the stress itself

✅ How sauna can support your health beyond just relaxation

📌 Chapters (Jump to your favorite part!):

00:00 - Why Sauna Gets Better After 40

02:20 - Your Changing Internal Thermostat

04:00 - Heat, Stress & Hormesis

06:10 - Why More Isn't Better

07:20 - Hydration, Sweating & Detox

10:00 - Sauna & Cardiovascular Health

12:30 - Metabolism, Recovery & Resilience

14:19 - Why I'm Obsessed With Sauna

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on self-care, healing, and empowerment!

👇 All the Good Stuff 👇

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://form.typeform.com/to/a3wsLZF6

Nat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natkringoudis

NK The Membership: https://site.natkringoudis.com/membership

Nook Saunas: https://nooksaunas.com.au/

Free Sauna Guide PDF: https://site.natkringoudis.com/infrafix

How often do women get told that feeling exhausted, anxious, unable to sleep or completely unlike themselves is just something they have to accept?

In this episode, I’m joined by Harmony Rutledge, CEO of ANNA’s Wild Yam Cream, to talk about women’s hormonal health, natural medicine and why so many women are looking for more ways to support their bodies.

Harmony shares her journey into the world of natural health, growing up surrounded by it, and eventually taking over one of Australia’s most recognised women’s wellness brands. We unpack what wild yam cream actually is, the myths surrounding it, and why it’s important to understand exactly what you’re putting in and on your body.

But this conversation is about so much more than one product. We talk about perimenopause, menopause, anxiety, sleep, environmental factors and why this stage of life can sometimes expose the things our bodies have been trying to tell us for years.

And the message that really stayed with me is this: you don't have to suffer in silence. There are options, there are conversations worth having, and there is so much power in being informed enough to ask questions and find the support that feels right for you.

🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ What wild yam cream actually is and what it contains

✅ Why hormonal health isn't a one size fits all conversation

✅ The symptoms women are often told to simply accept

✅ Why asking questions about your health matters

✅ How perimenopause can expose underlying issues

✅ Why women don't have to suffer in silence

📌 Chapters (Jump to your favorite part!):

00:00 - You Don't Have to Suffer

02:00 - Harmony's Journey Into Natural Health

04:25 - What Is Wild Yam Cream?

09:13 - Natural Medicine & Asking Questions

19:44 - Perimenopause & Hormonal Symptoms

21:28 - Why Community Matters

23:00 - HRT, Options & Finding What Works

24:11 - Thriving Instead of Suffering

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on self-care, healing, and empowerment!

👤 Guest Info:

ANNA’s Wild Yam Cream IG: https://www.instagram.com/annaswildyamcream/

ANNA’s Wild Yam Cream Website: https://annaswildyamcream.com.au/

ANNA'S Presents Bloom Through Every Stage

📅 Sunday, 18 October

⏰ 10:00am to 2:00pm AEDT

🎤 Featuring expert insights from Kim Morrison, Dr Tara Hanaphy and Nat Kringoudis

Get your tickets here:

https://events.humanitix.com/bloom-through-every-stage

👇 All the Good Stuff 👇

FREE Hormone Quiz: https://form.typeform.com/to/a3wsLZF6

Nat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natkringoudis

NK The Membership: https://site.natkringoudis.com/membership

Hydrogen Health Hydration Guide: https://site.natkringoudis.com/sipwell

HRT Masterclass: https://site.natkringoudis.com/hrtmasterclass