Send us a text Episode Description: A fall can happen in seconds — but its impact can last a lifetime. Beyond the physical injuries, a fall can shake our confidence, independence, and wellbeing. In this episode of Mind Your Being, I’m joined by Exercise Scientist Amy Wildner from the Wildmann Group — who specialises in preventing falls and injuries in older adults. Together, we explore: ✨ Why fall prevention matters long before we reach old age ✨ The most common (and often overlooked) ...

Send us a text Episode Description: In this episode of Mind Your Being, Cass chats with Bridget Carmady, naturopath and founder of Clémence Organics — an award-winning certified organic skincare brand born from compassion, science, and a love of nature. Bridget shares the deeply personal story behind Clémence Organics, and why integrity, health and mindful self-care are at the heart of her brand. Together, Cass and Bridget explore what clean beauty really means, how to identify truly certifie...

Send us a text Hormone therapy, lifestyle treatment options, and real answers to your menopause questions. Episode synopsis: In Episode 3 of the Mind Your Being Podcast, Dr Lisa Cochrane joined us for an insightful conversation about menopause — and the response from listeners around the world was incredible. So many thoughtful, personal questions came in that we invited Dr Lisa back for this special Q&A episode. In this conversation, we dive into your top questions on: Unusual sym...

Send us a text Lisa Coster shares her journey healing gut issues, exploring essential oils, and discovering her purpose in helping others. ✨ Episode Description In this episode of Mind Your Being, I sit down with Lisa Coster, whose diverse career experiences all circle back to one theme: caring for people. Lisa opens up about her long journey with gut health challenges—navigating food sensitivities, years of trial and error with treatments, and the healing that came from working with natural ...

Send us a text Episode Description: This week, Cass is joined by Nutritionist Emily Gardem for a conversation on how nutrition can support women through perimenopause and menopause. Emily shares her journey into nutrition, what “food is medicine” really means, and why our dietary needs shift in midlife. We cover: Foods that can ease menopause symptoms like hot flashes, low energy, and poor sleepWhy protein is essential for women 40+ and how to get enoughPractical tips for eating well when lif...

Send us a text Episode Synopsis In this thought-provoking conversation, Cass is joined by Clinical Psychologist Sky Maree Steele to explore the hidden mental patterns that keep so many of us stuck—especially in midlife. Together, they unpack the power of negative core beliefs, why we fall into people-pleasing and living to others’ expectations, and how overthinking and rumination can erode our self-worth and wellbeing. Sky shares her professional insights into how these patterns are formed, h...

Send us a text Episode Synopsis: Think bones are just dry, lifeless structures holding us up? Think again. In this powerful conversation, Cass is joined by researcher Dr Tracey Clissold to unpack everything you need to know about building and maintaining strong bones across the lifespan. Also surprising? Your bones and immune system are in constant conversation. Dr Clissold explains the fascinating connection between skeletal health and immune function—and why inflammation can be ...

Send us a text In this second episode with Dr Justin Keogh, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Bond University, we shift focus to practical strategies for strength maintenance and healthy ageing. We unpack what resistance training really means and how much you actually need each week to maintain or improve strength as you age. Dr Keogh introduces the accessible idea of “exercise snacking”—short bursts of movement that can be easily integrated into your daily routine. We also exp...

Send us a text Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Mind Your Being, I’m joined by Dr Justin Keogh, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Bond University, to explore the vital role of exercise in our health and wellbeing—particularly as we age. We take a deep dive into sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass that can begin earlier than many of us realise, and discuss how this process affects strength, mobility, and independence. Dr Keogh explains why maintaining muscle strength i...

Send us a text Episode Synopsis: In this empowering and informative episode of Mind Your Being, Cass is joined by Dr Lisa Cochrane, a GP at WellFemme, to open up an essential conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Together, they unpack what every woman deserves to understand about this life stage—from the earliest signs of hormonal changes to the long-term health impacts and opportunities for support. Dr Cochrane shares her expert insights on the wide-ran...

Send us a text Episode Synopsis: In this insightful episode of Mind Your Being, we’re joined by world-renowned psychiatrist and women’s mental health advocate, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni. Together, we delve into the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social influences on women's mental health across the lifespan, with a particular focus on midlife. Professor Kulkarni explains the unique mental health challenges faced by women during midlife where hormones fluctuate significa...

Send us a text Hi, I'm Cass, the creator and host of the Mind Your Being Podcast. Welcome to Mind Your Being - in this short intro I introduce myself and explain that I’ve always been passionate about health and wellbeing, and this podcast is my way of bringing that curiosity to life — a space where I get to share my love of learning and have real conversations with people who inspire me. Each episode, you’ll hear from leading health and wellness experts, or everyday people who share p...