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Episode 31: Perimenopause, Menopause & the Microbiome with Sandra Villella

2026-04-0101:04:30

Perimenopause and menopause can bring a wave of changes, from gut symptoms and hormone shifts to metabolic and cognitive concerns, yet many women are left feeling under-informed and unsupported during this transition. In this episode, I’m joined by Sandra Villella, a naturopath, herbalist, and educator with almost 30 years of clinical experience. Sandra has a deep passion for women’s health across the lifespan and is widely respected for her balanced, evidence-informed approach to perimenopau...

Episode 30: Medicinal Mushrooms Explained: Gut, Brain & Immune Health with Dr Anna Sitkoff

2026-03-1856:09

Medicinal mushrooms are everywhere right now, but what do they actually do, how do they work in the body, and how do you know what’s worth taking? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Anna Sitkoff, a naturopathic doctor, author, and Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder of Lucidum Medicinals. Dr Anna is a leading expert in medicinal mushrooms and is passionate about making the science behind them practical, evidence-based, and easy to apply in everyday life. As a clinician, Dr Anna supports pat...

Episode 29: Iron & B12 Explained - Symptoms, Testing & Smart Fixes with Steph Lowe

2026-03-0401:01:16

Feeling exhausted, foggy or flat, yet being told your iron or B12 levels are “normal”? This episode explores why deficiencies are so often missed and what actually helps. Joining me is Steph Lowe, The Natural Nutritionist, a qualified nutritionist who has been supporting women globally since 2011 to restore energy, balance hormones and feel well again. Steph brings a practical, evidence-informed lens to iron and B12, two nutrients that are commonly misunderstood, poorly tested and often incor...

Episode 28: PCOS Explained - Symptoms, Diagnosis & Root-Cause Relief with Rhiannon Hardingham

2026-02-1859:46

PCOS is one of the most commonly diagnosed (and most misunderstood) hormonal conditions. For many, it comes with years of confusing symptoms, missed diagnoses, and being told the pill is the only option. Today, I’m speaking with Rhiannon Hardingham, a degree-qualified naturopath, nutritionist, and practitioner educator with over 20 years of clinical experience. Rhiannon is deeply passionate about changing how both patients and practitioners understand reproductive and hormonal health, and abo...

Episode 27: Mould & Mycotoxins: Hidden Triggers Behind Chronic Illness with Dr. Jill Crista

2026-02-0401:03:27

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jill Crista, a pioneering naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, and one of the world’s leading voices in mould and mycotoxin-related illness. Dr. Jill has helped thousands of people reclaim their health after exposure to mould, and is deeply passionate about educating both practitioners and the public on this often-missed root cause of chronic illness. Her mission is to elevate the wellbeing of the planet by supporting the healing of its inhabitants and ...

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