The Wellness Collective

There has been an increase in people experiencing hair loss and shedding post pandemic. In this episode Nat shares why we have seen this sudden change and how you can profile your individual symptoms to treat the root cause of your hair loss. Nat shares how it is possible to turn your hair health around, kick start your regrowth and slow down greying hair.  In this episode you’ll hear; Why there are so many people suddenly facing hair loss and ageing hair What speeds up hair loss Common reasons why you may be losing hair How to profile symptoms to understand your own hair health The cycle of hair loss Nat’s foundational hair loss nutrition protocol The exact nutrients your hair needs to thrive and how to support this through nutrition For more information regarding hair loss check out Nat’s hair loss masterclass or connect via Instagram with any questions you might have about your own hair health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a common theme Nat has seen repeatedly in the clinic - most patients' stress isn’t actually their own but rather something or somebody in their life that keeps circling back. Whether it is a co-worker or a loved one, it’s this stress that keeps the patient in a circling state of illness. In this episode Nat unpacks this idea and gives you 3 steps to help to overcome it. Nat talks about; The common theme she’s seen over 20 years How to identify where your stress is actually coming from Why we need to decide to ‘give back’ the stress that somebody else may be causing Assess if you’re making excuses on behalf of somebody else and how this is impacting your own life Identify the circle of symptoms - how they will return if you don’t fix the root cause   Self care is so important for you to live your best life on every level! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rarely do the layers of our health get assessed when it comes to skin care, but according to Dr Ben Johnson, we’ve been doing skincare wrong for far too long. In this episode Dr Ben shares how he went from sports medicine to skin care as he recognised this fact - we’d been approaching skin care from the wrong angle and it was time to shake things up. He shares; exactly what’s wrong with skin care as it stands today what made his concepts different and why teen skin and the mistakes often made in caring for young skin how the body actually has the ability to heal with the right environment and circumstances how stress impacts skin especially acne the link between liver and skin frequency medicine and skincare where to start - less is more And so very much more! Connect with Dr Ben’s work and philosophy via https://osmosisskincare.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anxiety is something we’ve come to accept as being part of our lives, but what does it mean to actually reset your anxiety? Georgie Collinson helps people face their anxiety and not only understand it better but helps decipher the messages your body is telling you during times of high anxiety. In this episode Georgie talks about; Identifying anxiety and the difference between anxiety and stress What is high functioning anxiety How there are so many things demanding our attention and how it takes us away from living in the moment How anxiety impacts decision making Why childhood memories cultivate anxiety in us as adults How to talk to your anxiety to provide the answers you need Tips to help manage anxiety And so much more!   Connect with Georgie Collinson at her website georgiecollinson.com or on Instagram, and check out her new book ‘The Anxiety Reset’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As total of 896 million people worldwide suffer from IBS and for Dr Vincent Pedre, gut illness and especially leaky gut is an increasing silent epidemic that causes a range of health issues including heart disease, diabetes, depression and anxiety. In today's episode, Dr Vincent shares his insights into gut health after dedicating years to his patients to live happier and healthier lives free from gut issues. In this episode Dr Vincent shares; How an MD found himself more invested in a gut health before it was well researched and why Symptoms linked to leaky gut - they may surprise you What has caused the silent epidemic of IBS and gut issues Steps to put in place to lead your gut back to a healthier state and address the root cause of many health issues Connect with Dr Pedre - www.gutsmartprotocol.com or via his instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women are different every single day of their cycle which means how you felt yesterday and how you feel tomorrow could be worlds apart. This can at times see us landing in a funk. But it’s not the only reason we may feel flat or unmotivated - our busy lifestyles and the chaos of life can see us feeling overwhelmed too. In this episode, Nat shares a few quick tips on how you can quickly get yourself out of a funk and put a spring back in your step. Nat talks about; cycle syncing - understanding your cycle and what phase you’re in to anticipate the ebbs and flows, particularly of your mood balancing hormones and how this helps when feeling funky why understanding your sleep patterns and sleep cycles is a superpower why your bowel movements matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020 came with massive world change. But one person who wasn’t surprised by this was David the Medium. David predicted lockdowns amongst other now facts and became a voice people turned to for insight during the pandemic. In this episode David talks about how he developed his abilities and how he now uses it to help others. In this episode you will learn; How David moved from the corporate world to using his psychic abilities How aligning with his authentic self has allowed him to do what he does and to help others What’s next (for us) How to be more curious about your own inner intuition and knowing Connect with David via his Instagram and via www.davidthemedium.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many mothers are asking this question - what kind of birth control should I be considering for my daughter? In this episode Nat talks about what she considers to be the best approach and why the real gift we can give our daughters is body wisdom. Nat shares specifically; Why the menstrual cycle is so important How we must be their best example Birth control options The fear of pregnancy How we can take back our own power with our cycle and body wisdom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us wish we had more hours in the day, but what would you do with those hours even if you did? Dynamite couple Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst realised they had some superpowers when it came to carving out more time for the things they loved. In this episode they share their top hacks to help you have more time to live a happier and more fruitful life with less clutter and overwhelm. They share; Why they wrote the book Time Magic How they discovered they had made small additions to their life that become hacks others could adopt to have a more fulfilled life The difference between time management and time magic Why we need to make more time in a way that allows us to do what we love (not more time for things we don’t) Ancient techniques to slow down time Why sleep is a huge hack How to build optimal brain function And of course many other gems. Connect via Instagram - Melissa +  Nick and access Time Magic in your favourite bookstore now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surrendering has to be one of the most difficult practices to cultivate, but with it comes a secret superpower. In this episode Self Help Teacher Gabby Bernstein helps us unpack how we can begin to surrender with more ease when we can tap into our inner guidance. Gabby Shares; How pregnancy and parenting has changed her as a person and teacher Why you don’t have to hit rock bottom for self improvement Why surrendering is so hard yet so important The quickest way to get out of a funk Her daily non-negotiables Do we truly have all the answers within us to cultivate change This and so much more! Connect with Gabby and access tickets to her upcoming Australian tour at www.gabbybernstein.com. You can check out the Oprah Super Soul Conversations here - https://gabbybernstein.com/gabby-bernstein-oprah-supersoul-conversations-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women are very often the heart of the home and in Natalie Isaacs instance, she decided to initiate small steps starting in her home to begin having a positive impact on the environment. From cutting down her electricity bill to food waste, she saw first hand how these very small shifts started to add up. With that, she started 1 Million Women, the movement to empower women to initiate change for a better future. In this episode Natalie shares; How she realised she was the problem during her previous career as a cosmetics manufacturer, and the epiphany she had to change this How we must begin to live our lives and take ownership of the environment How something as small as cutting her electricity bill was the catalyst for change Why fast fashion and fast consumption is such a huge problem Asks us, do we truly love the earth and what is our relationship with her The spill over effect where the momentum you gain keeps propelling you forward Climate anxiety and despair, and how we must have radical hope Why women and children are set to become the most affected by the climate crisis And more! Connect with Natalie via Instagram @natalieisaacs1mw or join the movement www.1millionwomen.com.au today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ana Pereira is a money educator who has been helping people learn to manage, invest and make money work for YOU. After Nat had her bank accounts suddenly closed, it left her curious and asking the question - do I really have ownership of my money? In this episode Ana answers this and more - and the answers may surprise you! Ana shares; How she fell in love with money and why Who really owns the money in the bank How we’ve got ourselves in this position The evolution of money How we can be smarter and make our assets work for us Why mindset matters so much Connect with Ana - www.ana-pereira.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You get your blood test results and you’re relieved when your doctor tells you they’re all fine.. but you don’t feel fine, so the mystery of your symptoms continues. Sound familiar? In this episode Nat talks through why this happens so frequently and explains what you can do to better understand your test results. Nat shares; Different blood tests and what they mean Testing reference ranges and why they change Who decides on reference ranges and why this is a big piece of the puzzle How you want to be optimal within range Why normal isn’t normal if you don’t feel normal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Egg freezing has become an insurance policy for many women. But outside of IVF, how do you decide if you want to freeze your eggs? Helen Zee has helped many couples with her methods and support, and wants to help women understand the ins and outs of egg freezing for a successful outcome. In this episode Helen shares; Reasons to freeze your eggs, such as IVF and age How egg freezing can be an aggressive strategy and why How to decide if you should freeze your eggs Whether egg freezing the best insurance policy for those who aren’t ready or in a position to conceive How weight can make a big difference to outcomes and egg quality The number of eggs to hope for What happens with overstimulation and complications associated with the medical protocols 3 things you can do right now to improve egg quality Connect with Helen via her website www.synergyfertilityhealthstudio.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OBGYN Dr Nathan Riley discovered something fascinating. During his time delivering babies, the less he interrupted the birthing mother and the less he intervened, the smoother the birth process tended to be. After observing this time and time again, he began to explore the reasons as to why this was happening, which shifted his views about how we birth. Today Nathan educates future and expecting parents how to achieve the birth they hope for. Nathan discusses; Interventions during birth and how they can be rethought Why rates of interventions have increased How we can't seperate the physical and spiritual parts of birth The sacred process of birth Home birthing and his own choices for his youngest child And so much more.  Be sure to connect with Nathan via his socials and website and check out his programs to help support you in your own fertility path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian Birth stories has grown to reaching millions of women across Australia and world wide. Sharing stories from all varieties of Birth, Sophie Walker has recently co-authored 'The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth'. In this episode she shares her experience in growing her platform and how it has gone on to help women during pregnancy and beyond.   Sophie shares; The benefits and power of telling stories The birth of Australian Birth Stories Why birth stories have become taboo How we create our virtual village Miscarriage and pregnancy loss being a process The emotional limbo we go through during pregnancy Birth trauma and more.   Listen to Australian Birth Stories Podcast and check out the book 'The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharon Selby had her own fair share of health challenges. After moving to Australia she developed asthma and hay fever which saw 8 rounds of steroids over 2 years. She experienced many side effects and knew she needed to get off the merry go round. And she did. So it was no surprise that when her son developed allergies she got curious as to how she could support him to live symptom free. Now Sharon has helped 100’s of mothers do the same and take charge of their child and family's health. Sharon shares; How her Asthma and Hay-fever vanished Her own struggles and being terrified of food The pivotal point in helping others - after seeing 1000’s of mothers watch their children get sicker and more frazzled and how this was the beginning of her programs The cycle of ’sickness’ care What measurable goals she advocates for The one thing all mothers must do to get the best results Why the current model isn’t helping parents lead their children to better health Environmental triggers of allergies How to address fussy eaters And so much more. Connect with Sharon via her website and instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everybody is intuitive according to Helen Jacobs. Helen is an ‘energy forecaster’, which is also known as a psychic medium. Rather than ‘predicting’ her clients forecasts, she decided it would be more beneficial to help us tap into our own intuition. Her latest book 'Follow Your Heart' provides simple daily rituals to help you hone in on your own intuition, and in today's episode Helen shares her experience and wisdom. Helen speaks about; How she never set out to be a psychic but life had other plans for her Her early experiences with spirituality How intuition and fear are linked Why being psychic isn’t bad or evil How we can lean into intuition more The bridge between manifesting and intuition How we are all manifesting everyday even if we don’t realise it How we can ask our body for guidance Why rituals are so important and help us listen to ourselves Her own technique and how we can use this to manifest the life of our dreams Connect with Helen via her website or instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many women are told they have low progesterone and as a result need to support their body with prescription progesterone. Whilst this isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s always important to consider why progesterone is low. There are various symptoms associated with low progesterone including recurrent miscarriage, PMS and more. This episode discusses reasons why your progesterone may be low and what you can start to do about it. Nat shares; What progesterone is and why you need it Symptoms associated with low progesterone Likely reasons why your progesterone is low How you can begin to address low progesterone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anti ageing is something on many people's minds. Is it even possible? Dr Abbie is the guru of aesthetic acupuncture and Chinese medicine and in this episode she shares her wisdom and secrets on how to have more radiant and healthy skin. Abbie is here to help everyone glow from the inside out, support the ageing process and help you feel good in your skin no matter what your age or gender. In this episode, Dr Abbie; Shares the secrets of facial reading and what your face reveals about you Answers the question “can you really age backwards?” Discusses body dysmorphia Explains how she didn’t have to sacrifice vanity for health Speaks about how every person can feel comfortable in their own skin Shares secrets and techniques on how to have glowing, radiant and healthy skin Connect with Dr Abbie via her Instagram and her website www.zhongcentre.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.