Social events and travel should be fun, right? But if you’re living with IBS, they can feel more like a minefield of stress, bloat, and food fear. In this solo episode, I’m sharing 10 practical, gut-friendly tips to help you feel more confident, in control, and at ease when you're eating out, attending events, or packing your bags for a trip. Because with the right strategies, it is possible to enjoy yourself without flaring up your symptoms. This isn’t about restriction or staying home, it's...
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Social events and travel should be fun, right? But if you’re living with IBS, they can feel more like a minefield of stress, bloat, and food fear. In this solo episode, I’m sharing 10 practical, gut-friendly tips to help you feel more confident, in control, and at ease when you're eating out, attending events, or packing your bags for a trip. Because with the right strategies, it is possible to enjoy yourself without flaring up your symptoms. This isn’t about restriction or staying home, it's...
Social events and travel should be fun, right? But if you’re living with IBS, they can feel more like a minefield of stress, bloat, and food fear. In this solo episode, I’m sharing 10 practical, gut-friendly tips to help you feel more confident, in control, and at ease when you're eating out, attending events, or packing your bags for a trip. Because with the right strategies, it is possible to enjoy yourself without flaring up your symptoms. This isn’t about restriction or staying home, it's...
If you’ve ever felt out of control around food, stuck in the binge–restrict cycle, or burdened by body shame — you're not alone. And you’re not broken. Today’s guest is Stefanie Michele, a Binge Eating Recovery Coach who combines lived experience with an impressive toolkit of professional training. As an Intuitive Eating Counselor, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Somatic Experiencing Therapist, and Occupational Therapist, Stefanie supports people to break free from binge eating, regulate ...
The first 1000 days of life — from conception to around age two — are now recognised as one of the most critical windows for shaping long-term health. And at the heart of that conversation? The infant microbiome. Today’s guest, Dawn Whitten, is a naturopath, herbalist, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 20 years of clinical experience in perinatal and early life health. She’s a leading educator, researcher, and clinician dedicated to helping both parents and prac...
Ever stared down at the toilet bowl and thought… “Is that normal?” If so, this episode is for you. Today, I’m taking you on a deep dive (pun intended) into one of the most underrated yet powerful tools for understanding your gut: your poo. From sticky floaters to rabbit pellets, mucus, blood, and everything in between—we’re covering it all. Because what ends up in the toilet tells you so much more than you think. Whether you're dealing with constipation, diarrhoea, or just want to understand ...
In this episode, I’m joined by Luka McCabe — founder and director of Boob to Food, and best-selling author of Milk to Meals. With a background as a registered midwife and nurse, Luka blends expert clinical knowledge with her own experience as a mum of three to guide caregivers through one of the most important (and overwhelming!) stages of parenting: introducing solids. Luka created Boob to Food to inspire, educate, and empower parents to feel confident about their baby’s transition from milk...
In this episode, I’m joined by Sage King — a Naturopath, Nutritionist, educator, and advocate shaking up the world of inclusive reproductive healthcare. Sage offers evidence-based, trauma-informed naturopathic care with a deep commitment to creating safe, accessible spaces for LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and sex worker communities. Sage brings a broad, nuanced lens to complex health topics, and today we’re diving into one that’s often overlooked: the connection between hormones and histamine. I...
In this episode, I’m joined by Cyndi O’Meara, a trailblazing nutritionist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, filmmaker, and founder of Changing Habits. With a background in both nutrition and anthropology, Cyndi has spent decades uncovering the truth behind our food system. She’s a passionate advocate for real food, food education, and empowering people to make informed choices about what they eat. We dive into what’s really hiding in our food, how it could be affecting your gut health and o...
Have you ever felt like your bloating is just something you have to live with? That it’s normal to be uncomfortable after meals, to avoid certain foods, or to go days without a bowel movement? If so, this episode is for you. Today, I’m diving into one of my all-time favourite topics—bloating—and why the advice you've been given about it is often wrong, outdated, or just plain unhelpful. I'm sharing the exact holistic strategy I’ve used with hundreds of my clients to finally break free from bl...
Today’s guest is Dr. Allison Siebecker, the renowned 'Queen of SIBO'. She is a naturopathic physician, award-winning author, clinician and educator, and this week she joins me to unpack one of the most important (but often overlooked) pieces of the gut health puzzle: motility. We explore the migrating motor complex (MMC), why it matters, and how poor motility can contribute to chronic conditions like SIBO. Dr. Siebecker shares her personal journey to working in the SIBO space, explains how to...
In this episode, I'm joined by Isabella Lees-Trinca, a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic floor rehabilitation and gut health, with a mission to bring lasting relief to her patients. Issy helps to shine a light on the often-overlooked connection between gut health and pelvic floor function and explains the mechanisms behind how the pelvic floor plays a vital role in digestion and bowel habits as we explore signs of dysfunction and what a pelvic floor assessment actually involves, and much...
Today I’m joined by Greta Durston, a degree-qualified Naturopath with advanced training in reproductive health, specialising in the vaginal microbiome. Greta is on a mission to empower women and AFABs with the sex ed they should have received in school, and she's passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where no question is off-limits and every person feels seen, heard, and validated. Trust me when I tell you that this episode will leave you feeling more informed, empowered, a...
Have you ever been told your bloating, stomach aches, or unpredictable bowel habits are normal? This one's for you. In today’s solo episode, I dive into a topic I'm deeply passionate about - small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, also known as SIBO. I want to help you understand that SIBO isn’t just a diagnosis, it’s the result of broader dysfunction in the gut, and recognising it can be life-changing. In this episode, I chat about: What SIBO is and how it affects the gutUnderlying caus...
In this episode, naturopath and leading voice in thyroid education, Tara Nelson, shares her extensive knowledge of thyroid health among decades of experience supporting people with thyroid conditions. We chat about why the thyroid is so important, what can go wrong, and how to spot the early signs of imbalance. Tara shares insights that will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and ready to take control of your thyroid health. This episode is a must for anyone wanting to better understand a...
This week, Alison Vickery shares her expert insights into a lesser-known infection that may be quietly impacting your health. Drawing from her personal healing journey and deep clinical knowledge, Alison unpacks the complexities of Bartonella bacteria (AKA Bart), the role of the nervous system in recovery, and what it takes to restore balance in the body. In this episode, we chat about: What a Bartonella infection isThe difference between Bartonella and other gram-negative bacteriaHow does so...
This week, I'm bringing you the first of many solo episodes scattered amongst my incredible guest episodes! My mission is to help you heal your gut, calm your mind and love food again, and I want to help you achieve food and symptom freedom. This week, it's all about IBS. Join me as I unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface and offer you the chance to move from confusion and exclusion to clarity and freedom with food. In this episode, I chat about: The different types of IBSTesting ...
Today I'm joined by Danielle Elliot from Tummy Rescue, a Gut Naturopath with over 17 years of experience helping people get to the bottom of their gut issues. Danielle shares her personal journey into gut health and we dive deep into coeliac disease, exploring everything from what it is, to what to do if gluten seems to be an issue but coeliac testing comes back negative. If you’ve ever questioned your body's reaction to gluten, this one’s for you. In this episode, we chat about: Danielle’s p...
This week, I’m joined by Carla Wrenn, a widely respected Naturopath and Functional Medicine Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. Carla is known for her work in Integrative Oncology and supporting people with chronic illness, and she’s truly passionate about helping those facing long-term health challenges. Today we’re chatting about post-viral immune dysfunction (PVID), exploring everything from how to spot the signs to what research is saying and helpful ways that you can supp...
Have you been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed or curious about how to bring more mindfulness into your day? This conversation is your gentle invitation to begin. In this episode, I sit down to chat with Natasha Mason, a Vedic Meditation teacher, Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, a Reiki healer, a trained Mental Health First Aider and the former Director of Nourish Melbourne! This is a chat full of reflection and sharing of how meditation can support your overall wellbeing, deepen your self-awaren...
In this episode, I'm joined by Mim Beim, a renowned naturopath, Buteyko Breathing Instructor and owner of BreatheWell eGym, to explore the powerful connection between breath and wellbeing. With nearly 40 years of experience, Mim shares how simple changes to how we breathe can support better health, reduce stress, and ease chronic issues. In this episode, we chat about: Bringing your health back to basicsWhy mouth breathing isn’t optimalWhat dysfunctional breathing looks and feels likeHow impr...
Today we’re joined by Tanya Wells, Owner and Director of the Melbourne Integrative Oncology Group and a leading voice in integrative oncology. With over 20 years of experience as a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Herbalist, Tanya shares many insights and top tips for patients with an oncology diagnosis. We dive into the importance of being self-aware when it comes to your body and symptoms, the complex mix of lifestyle and genetic factors that can increase cancer risk, how advocating for yourse...
Social events and travel should be fun, right? But if you’re living with IBS, they can feel more like a minefield of stress, bloat, and food fear. In this solo episode, I’m sharing 10 practical, gut-friendly tips to help you feel more confident, in control, and at ease when you're eating out, attending events, or packing your bags for a trip. Because with the right strategies, it is possible to enjoy yourself without flaring up your symptoms. This isn’t about restriction or staying home, it's...
