Today Gemma chats with Dr Moira Brafield Strydom about all things vaginal microbiome. Moira explains how the vaginal microbiome differs from other microbiomes and discusses practical ways to keep it in balance. From lubricants to menstrual hygiene, this is a great resource for supporting vaginal health. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, Gemma chats with Mel from The Seed Cycle about how seed cycling came about, how you do it, who it can help, and the research supporting the nourishing practice of seed cycling.
In this weeks episode our Clinical Nutritionist Tahlia speaks to Stacey from birth_strong.
Stacey is the Mother of two gorgeous boys, a Doula, Birth Mindset Coach and runs Hypnobirthing courses.
We chat about what hypnobirthing is.
How to have a calm birth.
Empowering yourself in the birth space.
And, of course share Stacey's birth stories.
You can check out more about Stacey and the work she does at @birth_strong.
Tahlia and Gemma get stuck into the causes of infertility and how they tackle these issues in the clinic with their fertility couples. This is a truly inspiring episode that will help you understand that there are many barriers to fertility, and until these are removed, infertility just can not be called 'unexplained'.
Today on the podcast Tahlia interviews Sole Del Riccio from Vital Veda Clinic in Australia @vitalveda.
Sole shares her knowledge on the Ayurvedic perspective and importance on the preconception phase of life. She also shares her journey of her preconception journey in India.
Tahlia and Sole also talk about pregnancy and the Ayurvedic support for the months of pregnancy, which is very sweet.
You can check out more about Vital Veda at vitalveda.com.au
On this weeks episode our co founders Gemma Martin and Tahlia Mynott speak about skin health, in particular acne.
A condition that can be both mentally and physically debilitating.
How do hormones play a part in acne?
What are the aggravating factors for acne?
What can you do to support yourself with nutrition, supplements, topical creams and lifestyle to support your skin health.
Our co founders discuss all this and more.
In this weeks episode of the podcast our host, Tahlia, interviews @camillejulia from Becoming Fully Human about her new ebook.
They explore Camille journey with PCOS and her beliefs around the metaphysical aspects of any ailment, but particularly PCOS.
In this episode, Gemma chats with Osteopath Teleah Andrews about the wonderful ways of osteopathy and how it can help with pelvic pain. We dive into pregnancy-related lower back pain, rectus diastasis, pelvic dysfunction, incontinence, and endometriosis. Teleah has a special interest in chronic pain and has specialised in pelvic pain and is a wealth of knowledge in her field. You don't have to put up with back and pelvic pain - these issues can be safely managed with the help of Teleah and her team at Caldera Allied Health.
Tahlia and Gemma chat through some of their pillars for a positive birth experience. Whilst we can never control what is going to happen during labour, we can prepare the body and mind to the best of our ability with the goal of achieving the empowered birth that you desire. Gab a cuppa, pop your headphones in and tune in for some very practical and helpful advice.
In this episode, Tahlia and Gemma discuss the various hormonal changes that occur during the perimenopause. They delve into which organs need the most support, how changing your lifestyle might support more ease in this transition and diet and lifestyle factors that influence all things perimenopause. Of course, they also jump into some cultural commentary around women and their transition from baby makers to no longer baby makers and how culture might influence symptoms. It's a great chat and gives you an insight into what might be happening in this special time of life.
How many woman have you heard say "I've got PCOS for life?"
Don't let this diagnosis become your lifelong reality.
There are so many things we can do to support you with this diagnosis.
In this episode of the podcast our Naturopath, Gemma Martin and Clinical Nutritionist, Tahlia Mynott chat about PCOS, how it should be diagnosed, what are the driving root causes and what can you do to support your body to heal.
For any further information or to book a consult with either Gemma or Tahlia, please contact them at hello@thehormonesuite.com.
In this episode, Gemma chats with the lovey and wise Sali McIntyre about some novel methods of improving reproductive health. Sali is an Arvigo practitioner, trained in abdominal massage and yoni steaming, and is also a midwife. She is a wealth of knowledge and a truly inspirational ambassador for women's health. If you listen carefully, you might hear the odd whip bird or other rainforest bird in the background of the podcast, which was recorded at Sali's home in Northern NSW. Gain an understanding of the benefits of Yoni steaming at home and where to start on your steaming journey. Sali also digs deep into the importance of womb positioning in women's health. We hope you enjoy!
Gemma chats with Tyson Venebles, an integral member of The Hormone Suite team, men's health educator, dad, personal trainer, and co-founder of The Flow State Collective. Here we discuss so many aspects of men's health, in particular how men make their health a priority from within the very busy schedule of family life, what partners can do to assist their men in finding their outlet, and how men can suffer from post-partum depression too. Tyson shares some valuable insights into how journey work, self-inquiry, and daily health practices can transform a dad's experience of parenthood from one of pain and drudgery into one of joy and positive reflection. It's a great one for guys or for those of you who are involved with a guy.
Our co host Tahlia chats with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack in this podcast not to be missed!
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, contraception, and monitoring overall health. Lisa is also the author of the best selling book "The 5th Vital Sign" and is the host of the incredible podcast "Fertility Friday".
Lisa and Tahlia discuss the side effects of the pill, that aren't so commonly known or talked of.
What 30 second conversation would be game changing if your doctor had it with you?
And, what is a black box label warning and why is it on The Pill?
This episode has so much incredible information in it, so that everyone woman can make their own decision about the pill with informed consent.
To kickstart Season 2 and 2023, our co founders Tahlia Mynott and Gemma Martin speak to you about how health begins at home.
They share some simple tips and tricks that they fit into their daily/weekly routines to ensure that the template of health is set from their home life.
Both Gemma and Tahlia are Mothers of two and business owners, so these tips and tricks won't take all day and are things everyone can add in, step by step.
They share food tips, cleaning tips and beauty tips, along with of course sharing their hormonal hails and fails for the month.
Enjoy :)
In this week's episode, Tahlia and Gemma dive into the products that we use in and around the vagina. What's best for menstrual hygiene, washing, cleaning, and contraception. We discuss the self-cleaning nature of the vagina and how to care for it to avoid issues like thrush and bacterial vaginosis.
Today's episode our Nutritionist Tahlia speaks to guest Amy Southorn from @root.cause.healing
They chat about detoxification, it's importance in relation to health and particularly hormones.
Amy shares her knowledge and advice, stemming from her own healing journey and studies around ways to support your detoxification, what products to avoid and what her number one go to is with supporting a healthy body.
In this weeks episode of the podcast our co founders, Naturopath and Nutritionist Gemma Martin and Tahlia Mynott chat about preconception planning.
Why is it something that all couple.s should think about ?
What are the various areas we focus on in clinic?
What are Gemma's favourite lab tests to get done?
What are Tahlia's 5 fertility foods?
This episode brings awareness and practical ways to begin your preconception journey.
For more information on Preconception Programs check out www.thehormonesuite.com
Today's episode features our co founder and Nutritionist Tahlia Mynott chatting with her co author Caitlin Priday @caitlinpriday about their book "Nourishing Those Who Nurture - More Than a Food Bible For New Mothers" @nourishingthosewhonurture.
They chat about how they met, how the book came about, why they think it's vital to have this type of tangible item in the world today and how we can best support New Mothers.
You can use code THS10 for 10% off their book at www.nourishingthosewhonurture.com
In this episode Gemma Martin and Tahlia Mynott (our co founders) discuss the taboo topics of the postpartum body.
What changes may or may not occur for you during this time and some tools on how to support your body during this phase.
They chat about emotional and physical changes that are barely talked about and can be quite shocking to experience when they are unexpected.
We grow, we change and it is all beautiful, there's never a going back, it's all forward from here.