Wellness by Designs - Practitioner Podcast

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Your go-to podcast for evidence-based education and inspiration in integrative healthcare. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise

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Number 1: Applied Weight Loss Nutrition in Clinical Practice with Kira Sutherland
Weight loss advice is everywhere, yet most people feel more confused than ever and a lot of practitioners quietly avoid the topic altogether. We wanted to change that, so we invited sports nutritionist and naturopath Kira Sutherland to map the real landscape of metabolic health, fat loss and body composition change, with the clinical nuance that generic plans miss. We dig into the mistakes we see most often, including being too vague, under-prescribing, and forgetting that individual biology changes the rules. Kira shares how she thinks about body type patterns, sex-specific physiology, and chrononutrition, then links that to the realities many women face in perimenopause. We talk thyroid and overall metabolism, sleep disruption, cortisol, and why leptin and ghrelin signalling can make “willpower” feel impossible when the nervous system is stretched. We also unpack what to prioritise when clients are using GLP-1 medicines: protecting muscle mass, hitting protein targets even with low appetite, building fibre for gut motility, and using movement intelligently. You’ll hear our take on NEAT as a powerful lever for fat loss, why plateaus happen through adaptive thermogenesis, and how mindset, boundaries and coaching keep the plan sustainable. Kira also runs through practical supplements she uses often, including creatine, magnesium, collagen, and OEA for appetite support and “food noise”. If you want clearer clinical thinking for metabolic health and sustainable fat loss, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a practitioner mate, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Shownotes and references are available on the Designs for Health website Register as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner- only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.au Follow us on Socials Instagram: Designsforhealthaus Facebook: Designsforhealthaus DISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your health
September 04, 202646min
Number 2: How immunoglobulin therapy is reshaping gut and immune support with Dr. Chris Warner
Colostrum used to be a staple for gut and immune support, but if you’ve noticed product quality drifting, labels getting vague, or patients reacting poorly, you’re not imagining it. I sit down with Dr Chris Warner from Proliant Health and Biologics to unpack why Immunolin has become one of my preferred tools when I want consistent results and better tolerability, especially for people with fragile digestion. We break down what Immunolin actually is in plain terms: a serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin protein isolate, manufactured to deliver a standardised, high-IgG powder. From there, we get practical about what matters in clinic, including why raw material consistency changes everything for dosing, and why issues like lactose content and even endotoxin contamination can make some colostrum products a poor fit for patients who are already dealing with bloating, diarrhoea, gut inflammation, or suspected permeability problems. The most fascinating part is the mechanism. Chris explains how IgG can bind and neutralise antigens like LPS (endotoxin), helping reduce translocation across a “leaky” gut barrier and interrupt the inflammation loop. We also talk through where this may fit across IBS, IBD, SIBO, Crohn’s and other hard-to-treat cases, plus how dosing can shift from a short “get you back on track” phase to longer maintenance. We finish by exploring the gut-brain axis, microbiome modulation, and why Immunolin can work alongside probiotics, prebiotics, and other microbiome strategies rather than replacing them. If you’re a practitioner, or a curious patient who wants the why and the how, this is a grounded, research-informed listen. Subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave us a review so more people can find the conversation. For more information or to get in contact with Dr. Chris Warner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-warner-phd/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/phb1/ https://phb1.com/ Shownotes and references are available on the Designs for Health website Register as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner- only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.au Follow us on Socials Instagram: Designsforhealthaus Facebook: Designsforhealthaus DISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your health
August 20, 202645min
Number 3: Decoding Gut Inflammation: The Power of GI-MAP Testing in Autoimmune Conditions with Vanessa Vanderhoek
What if the key to calming autoimmunity isn’t stronger suppression, but a clearer conversation between your gut and your immune system? In this episode, we sit down with integrative and functional medicine nutritionist Vanessa Vanderhoek to explore how microbiome shifts, barrier breakdown, and nervous system stress converge into autoimmune flares, and how the GI-MAP can transform complexity into a clear, safe plan. We unpack the clinical significance of dysbiosis patterns such as Klebsiella and Prevotella, the risks signalled by depleted keystone species like Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, and what these patterns reveal about conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, MS, and juvenile arthritis. You’ll learn how to interpret zonulin for leaky gut, use secretory IgA highs and lows as action points, and rely on calprotectin and occult blood as decisive markers for medical referral. Vanessa brings the science to life with real cases: an ulcerative colitis patient who avoided bowel resection by making one well-timed dietary shift; a rare and painful skin condition that settled once triggers were removed and the mucosa repaired; and a case of severe bloating that revealed the early clues of scleroderma, guiding faster diagnosis and a clear path forward. Throughout, we highlight the principles of precision and pacing, building plans that align with a client’s readiness, capacity, and budget so meaningful change actually sticks. We also address the often-overlooked driver: vagus nerve dysfunction and chronic stress. When the sympathetic system takes over, digestion stalls, sIgA drops, and tolerance erodes. Vanessa walks us through the simple rituals that restore regulation, sitting to eat, slower chewing, pre-meal breathing, and the nutrients that rebuild the mucosal barrier, including vitamins A, D and E, and zinc. Safety threads through the entire conversation: co-managing with GPs, repeating calprotectin when indicated, and cross-checking protocols with immunosuppressant medications. If you’re looking for fewer flares, shorter recovery times, and more agency in autoimmune care, this episode gives you a grounded, clinically relevant roadmap. Subscribe, share with a practitioner friend, and let us know your biggest takeaway. Connect Vanessa:Vanessa's podcast Thrive Forward: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-thrive-forward-podcast/id1806055391 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thehealthygutnutritionist/playlists?reload=9 Website: '>Shownotes and references are available on the Designs for Health website Register as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner- only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.au Follow us on Socials Instagram: Designsforhealthaus Facebook: Designsforhealthaus DISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your health
December 04, 202559min
Number 4: From Knock To Neuroinflammation: A Naturopathic Roadmap For Concussion Care with Louise Cork
What if the real fallout from a head knock is not the moment of impact, but the silent systemic storm that unfolds in the weeks, months and even years that follow? In this powerful episode, clinical naturopath Louise Cork reframes concussion as a whole-body injury that is widely underreported, frequently misunderstood, and too often treated as an isolated knock to the head. Drawing on years of clinical experience, Louise explains why symptoms can appear long after the incident, how intestinal permeability and a disrupted microbiome can amplify neuroinflammation, and why a gut-first approach often becomes the missing link in recovery. We explore the systemic cascade that follows impact: increased intestinal permeability, a leaky blood-brain barrier, microglial priming, altered HPA axis signalling and hormone shifts such as low testosterone in men. Louise shows how these shifts can present as headaches, fatigue, anxiety, poor stress tolerance and slow injury recovery. A compelling motocross case study highlights how mapping a patient’s clinical timeline across body systems can reveal the turning points many people overlook. We then move into practical strategies. Louise shares evidence-informed tools to repair the terrain and calm an oversensitised brain, including stool-guided treatment plans, endotoxin control with SBI and S. boulardii, targeted probiotics, and nutraceuticals such as saffron for mood and NFkB regulation, PEA for endocannabinoid balance and pain, omega 3s for inflammatory resolution, and thoughtful curcumin use that considers COX LOX balance without overloading the liver. We also explore sleep as a primary therapy, the role of the glymphatic system in clearing neuroinflammation, and how nutrients like L-theanine can deepen rest without immediately reaching for melatonin. Prevention is a major focus. Whether you are working with athletes, military personnel, domestic violence survivors or high-risk workers, Louise outlines how optimising gut health, sleep, recovery rituals and nutritional foundations can reduce the fallout when impacts occur. If you have had a knock, care for someone who has, or support patients navigating persistent symptoms, this episode offers a clear and actionable framework: assess deeply, repair the gut, calm the brain, support sleep and tailor the plan to the individual. If this episode supports you or someone you love, follow the show, share it with a teammate or colleague, and leave a review so more people can access these tools. Connect with Louise: www.theconcussionnaturopath.com Shownotes and references are available on the Designs for Health website Register as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner- only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.au Follow us on Socials Instagram: Designsforhealthaus Facebook: Designsforhealthaus DISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your health
November 20, 202546min
Number 5: The Gut–Skin Conversation: Decoding Acne Through the Microbiome with Asha Evertsz
What if adult acne isn’t hormonal after all, but an inflammatory signal from the gut asking for help? In this thought-provoking episode, naturopath Asha Evertsz unpacks the gut–skin–brain axis and reveals why most adult acne is less about hormones and more about systemic inflammation, microbial imbalance, and stress. Drawing on years of clinical experience treating complex female acne, Asha reframes the condition as a terrain issue, not a topical one, where digestion, bile flow, and microbial diversity determine how the skin behaves. You’ll hear how chronic stress, impaired digestion, and microbiome disruption from antibiotics, the pill, and Roaccutane alter immune pathways and ignite the mTOR signalling cascade that fuels breakouts. Asha walks through the stool markers that matter, including secretory IgA, zonulin, SCFAs, and Akkermansia, and explains the overlooked roles of bile, stomach acid, and pancreatic enzymes, her “guardians of the gut.” She demystifies the H. pylori connection, showing how low stomach acid and disrupted FOXO1 and IGF-1 pathways link directly to acne through poor absorption, excess sebum, and inflammation. From there, we get practical. Asha outlines her phased gut-repair framework: fortifying mucosal defences, feeding the microbiome with fibre and polyphenols, introducing strain-specific probiotics, and only then layering in antimicrobials like berberine, a clever mTOR modulator. She shares clinical pearls on using bovine immunoglobulins to rebuild IgA and barrier function, timing omega-3s once bile flow is restored, and using zeolite, curcumin, and green tea to bind and calm the system during detox. From the outside in, she explains how corneotherapy protects the skin’s acid mantle and microbiome with topical pre-, pro-, and postbiotics, ditching harsh actives that create “leaky skin.” Whether you’re a practitioner ready to move beyond surface-level acne care or a clinician refining your gut-first protocols, this conversation offers a test-led roadmap for rebuilding both inner and outer barriers, turning chronic flare-ups into calm, resilient skin. Connect with Asha: Acne Naturopath | Asha Evertsz | Home Shownotes and references are available on the Designs for Health website Register as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner- only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.au Follow us on Socials Instagram: Designsforhealthaus Facebook: Designsforhealthaus DISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your health
November 06, 202549min