Most of us are mesmerised by the promise of injectable peptides but what if I told you that behind the shiny marketing and social media hype lies a dangerous game with your health?

These unregulated “research chemicals” are flooding online markets despite warnings from global regulators, leading to serious risks like contamination, improper dosing, and even cancer promotion.

Join me in this episode where I investigate the truth about peptides including what they are, why they’re so appealing, and the hidden threats that come with self-injecting unapproved products.

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For more information on Injectable Peptides:

https://www.tga.gov.au/news/media-releases/concerns-regarding-public-health-risks-associated-unapproved-peptide-products

https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/prevention-wellness/what-doctors-want-patients-know-about-injectable-peptides

Postpartum is HARD.

In this episode, I share five evidence-based things women are rarely told about postpartum nutrition, from recovery and healing to energy levels, breastfeeding, and setting realistic expectations in the fourth trimester.

Whether you’ve recently given birth, are expecting, or simply want to understand what postpartum recovery really looks like, this episode cuts through the myths and focuses on practical, science-backed advice you can actually use.

In this episode:

• Why your nutritional needs don’t suddenly disappear after birth
• Common postpartum diet myths
• Recovery, healing and nutrient priorities
• Breastfeeding nutrition: what matters and what doesn’t
• Practical, realistic eating tips

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Speak with your doctor or an accredited practising dietitian if you have individual concerns.

We're more connected than ever, yet many of us have never felt more distracted. In this episode, I unpack what being chronically online is really doing to our brains, why "brain rot" has become the defining feeling of the internet age, and why so many people are embracing a more analog way of living in 2026.

I share what I learned after spending 6 (more like 12) months off social media (let's be real), how it transformed my mental wellbeing, and practical ways to become addicted to life off your phone instead of the endless scroll. If you're ready to reclaim your attention and build a life that feels more real than your feed, this episode is for you sweetie x

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Welcome to Episode 9 of Unfiltered Skin! We have covered a lot of ground in the last 8 episodes so let's mix it all together in a practical guide to help inform your future grocery shop.

Join me on this Audio Guided tour of your weekly meal prep from the:

1. Meal Planning

2. Meal Shopping

3. Meal Prepping + Cooking

4. Meal Storage phase

At each phase, I'll share some practical takeaways from across the Unfiltered Skin Series through this audio guide. So if you're ready to set yourself up for calm, comfortable and happy skin this week - jump straight in for some science-based tips on how to to shop to keep your skin happy.

What does sugar really do to your skin?

From breakouts to dullness, the sweet stuff has a sneaky way of showing up on your face.

Join me in this episode, where I break down the science of sugar and skin health, and share 5 simple, realistic strategies to reduce added sugar in your daily diet—without feeling deprived.

Ever found yourself at 2am scratching at an inflamed patch of skin, wondering if there’s a magic pill, powder, or supplement that could finally bring you relief? Join me in this episode of What the Health: Nutrition Unfiltered as I break down the science behind skin supplements, separating the ones backed by evidence from those that are just expensive hype.

I cover the probiotic strains with the strongest links to eczema relief—Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG, Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12, Lactobacillus fermentum VRI-003 PCC, and LS01—plus emerging evidence for acne-focused strains like SP1, NCC2461, and Bifidobacterium breve B-3. You’ll also hear why omega-3s (EPA + DHA) remain non-negotiable for calming inflammation, how to choose a quality fish oil, and whether zinc, magnesium, collagen, sea moss, and greens powders are worth adding to your shelf.

If you’ve been up late scrolling Reddit threads, confused about what actually works for your skin—this episode is your evidence-based guide to investing wisely in supplements that matter, and skipping the ones that won’t heal your eczema or acne.

Stress doesn’t just live in your head rent free. It gets under your skin (literally). So what can you do about it?

In this episode of the Unfiltered Skin Series, I break down the science of how stress impacts your skin and share 4 clinically proven foods that help your body handle stress better.

If stress has been showing up on your skin, this episode will give you the tools, science, and practical steps you need to feel better, inside and out.

After months of flare-ups, steroid creams, and sleepless nights, I finally committed to a 3-week eczema-friendly diet experiment. No coffee. No avocado. No “just one bite” exceptions.

In this episode, I share exactly what I ate (and avoided), the science behind why certain foods can trigger skin inflammation, and the biggest lessons I learned about histamines, the “stacking effect,” and how much control we really have over our skin.

If you’ve ever wondered whether changing your diet could help your eczema, this is your inside look at the process. I'm sharing the wins, the challenges, and what I’ll do differently moving forward.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How I identified my personal eczema triggers

• The role of histamines in skin inflammation

• Why the “stacking effect” can make or break your skin health

• Practical tips for tracking symptoms and food

🎧 Listen in for science-backed insights to help you approach your skin health from the inside out.

I see you. You’ve tried the skincare routines. You’ve cleaned up your diet. But your skin is still flaring like an angry rage monster. What if the issue isn’t what’s on your face, but what’s going on in your gut?

In this episode of Unfiltered Skin, I’m breaking down the gut-skin connection in a way that makes sense.

We’ll talk about:

• The real signs your gut might be inflamed (spoiler: it’s not just bloating),
• Why your microbiome plays a massive role in conditions like eczema, acne, and psoriasis, and
• Four evidence-based food strategies you can start today to support gut repair — without the overwhelm.

Plus, I’ll take you behind the name Unfiltered Skin, and why healing is about so much more than just looking “clear.”

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start healing from the inside out, then this one’s for you boo.

I'd love to hear from you and the things you've picked up from this series that are making a real difference to your skin. Leave me a comment on the unsung hero in your skincare routine right now.

Why did that perfectly good slice of day‑old pizza trigger a midnight itch‑fest? Because HISTAMINES.

Join me on this episode where I decode histamines and its surprising role in eczema, psoriasis, mystery hives … and those random post‑wine flushes.

Inside you’ll learn:

• ​The “3‑step itch story”: how leaky skin, mast‑cell “sprinklers” and histamine receptors team up to wreak havoc like a emotionally-delayed ex 6-month post break up just as you've entered you're healing era
• ​Spark‑Foods (formerly “histamine liberators”) that poke mast cells into dumping their stash...even when they’re low‑histamine themselves (so dramatic)
• ​DAO, your gut’s histamine bouncer, and the meds + alcohol that knock it out cold
• ​A 5‑point action plan: 48‑hour leftover rule, low‑histamine reset, DAO‑rich sprouts, Spark‑Food swap‑outs & DAO‑defender tactics
• ​One‑minute fridge audit to start calming flares tonight

👩‍🔬 Backed by 2025 clinical data on low‑histamine diets, DAO suppression studies and mast‑cell imaging in psoriasis. Zero fluff: just science you can cook (or freeze) with.

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