Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! This week, Paediatric Dietitian Elise is joined by Holistic Sleep Coach, Annie from Nurture & Thrive Sleep, to share some fascinating and practical insights for parents. Annie kicks things off with her knowledge around pre-sleep routines and regulation, explaining how predictable bedtime rhythms can support calmer bedtimes and better sleep, plus, she shares a fun personal fact that might surprise y...

Sleep can feel like a constant battle for parents, but it doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast, we chat with Annie, a Holistic Sleep Coach from Nurture & Thrive Sleep, about how parents can feel confident and calm around sleep for their little ones. Annie’s approach helps parents ditch the stress, escape the burdens of comparisons and self-doubt, and detour the generic, limiting, one-size-fits-all ideas about infant and child sleep. Through evidence-...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! This week, Paediatric Dietitian Elise and Paediatric Nurse Consultant Ilana team up to share two fascinating and practical insights for parents. Elise dives into the growing evidence around how exposure to food proteins through the skin, particularly in infants with eczema, can increase the risk of developing food allergies later in life. She explains how this process leads to sensitisation, and ...

In this episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Ilana Lawrence, Paediatric Nurse Consultant, founder of The Sick Sense, and the driving force behind the new Babies, Children’s and Parents Hub in Warners Bay. With more than 13 years of experience in paediatric health and as a mum of two, Ilana brings a wealth of knowledge and lived experience to her work. We dive into what first inspired her to become a paediatric nurse consultant, the common situations where fi...

In this episode, Elise takes a look back at one of our most popular episodes from season 2, the Starting Solids Q&A she recorded before introducing food to her own baby. Back then, Elise was sharing her knowledge as a paediatric dietitian. Now, after actually going through the starting solids journey with her little one, she’s revisiting that advice with fresh eyes, honesty, and a whole lot of mum perspective. In this episode, Elise reflects on what advice from the original episode she st...

Welcome back to another quick and snappy myth-busting episode. In this solo episode, our paediatric dietitian, Elise, takes you on a deep dive into a common dilemma for parents of toddlers: A2 milk vs regular cow’s milk, and whether toddler formulas are really necessary. With so much marketing hype around “gentle on tummies” milk and toddler drinks, it’s easy to feel confused or pressured into making expensive switches. But what does the science actually say? Elise breaks down the research so...

Welcome back to Season 4 of the Hera Health Hub podcast! We’re kicking off the new season with a powerful and heartfelt episode featuring the wonderful Sheri Hockley, Certified Nutritionist, founder of Sheri Health, and proud mum to her gorgeous baby girl, Maya. In this deeply personal chat, Sheri opens up about her journey through conception, pregnancy, premature birth, and the challenges of early postpartum life. With honesty and vulnerability, she shares the highs and lows of new motherhoo...

In this myth-busting solo episode, Elise dives into the viral trend of feeding babies butter before bed to help them sleep and breaks down what the science really says. Spoiler alert: it’s not the miracle sleep hack social media makes it out to be. She discusses how certain foods and nutrients can influence sleep patterns and why using butter as a bedtime aid is not only unhelpful but potentially unsafe. This is the final episode of Season 3! Thanks for listening and supporting Season 3...

In today’s episode of Hera Health Hub, we’re diving deep into postpartum nutrition, what your body needs after birth, why it matters more than you might think and some realistic, no-pressure tips to help you nourish your body even when you’re running on little sleep, nap-trapped, or simply overwhelmed We start with a life update from Rach, who’s nearing the end of her pregnancy, and Elise reflects on the juggle of mum life and work. Then, instead of our usual Kitchen Confession, we're sharing...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode on the Hera Health Hub Podcast! In today’s Solo Myth-busting episode, Elise dives into one of the most common and confusing myths about cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA): the idea that switching to lactose-free or goat’s milk formula will solve the problem. If your baby has been diagnosed with CMPA and you’ve been told to “just try goat’s milk,” this episode is for you. Elise explains the difference between lactose intolerance ...

Welcome back to another episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! In this solo episode, Elise dives into the important topic of food allergies, with a special focus on Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA), in honour of Food Allergy Week (May 25th-31st, 2025). In this episode, we discuss the difference between food allergies and intolerances, dive deep into all things Cow's Milk Protein Allergy in infants and young children: (symptoms, diagnosis, and management) and practical advice for parents wh...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! In today’s episode, we are joined again by the amazing Tahlia, a registered and endorsed midwife and founder of Wolfe and Cub. We interviewed Tahlia on our podcast last week for International Day of the Midwife! If you haven’t yet, head back to that episode and give it a listen. We start the episode by exploring the fascinating physiological process where pregnancy hormones contribute to slowing down t...

We had a little break from the podcast over Easter, but we are back with an exciting interview with the lovely Tahlia Darvas, the founder of Wolfe & Cub and explore all things midwifery care to celebrate International Day of the Midwife. As a mother, registered and endorsed midwife and a registered nurse, Tahlia is deeply passionate about empowering families with tailored, compassionate, & non-judgmental care, which is evident through her heartfelt & engaging approach. In th...

Welcome back to another Fun Fact Friday episode where we are back together sharing our two nutrition facts with actionable tips for you all. Elise also shares a random fun fact about herself that Rach doesn't already know. Get to know us more as we get to know each other with these funny and interesting personal facts. In this episode, Elise helps break down the information and evidence around Liver, Liver supplements, Iron and Vitamin A for children. Her answers might surprise you! And...

When thinking about trying for a baby, there are many factors to consider, especially for those with endometriosis. In this week's episode of Hera Health Hub, Rach shares her personal journey of preparing for pregnancy as a fertility dietitian living with endo. She dives into: ✨ The key diet and lifestyle changes she made to support fertility ✨ How endometriosis can impact fertility and what the research says ✨ Her experience with fertility concerns, and planning for pregnancy ✨ Simple, susta...

Welcome to another quick and snappy Fun Fact Friday episode of the Hera Health Hub Podcast! This week, we bring you some interesting facts about Endo for Endometriosis Awareness Month from our very own Dietitian Rach and our special guest Jo Morris, Pelvic Physiotherapist and co-founder of Matilda Health. In this episode, we dive into two aspects of living with Endometriosis. Jo explores the complex relationship between endometriosis and pelvic floor muscle tension, shedding light on how this...

Join us for Endometriosis Awareness Month as we chat with Jo Morris, an incredible pelvic physiotherapist and the co-founder of Matilda Health. Jo breaks down how pelvic physio can help to manage those frustrating endo symptoms, from chronic pain and painful sex to bowel and bladder issues. Ever wondered what exactly a pelvic physiotherapist does? Or how they can help? Jo shares her wisdom, busts common misconceptions, and introduces Matilda Health's affordable pre and post-surgery prog...

In today’s episode of Hera Health Hub, Elise shares PART 2 of her postpartum journey where she details her experiences after the first 6 weeks. A word from Elise: “I wanted to share my postpartum story here because I feel like I had listened to quite a few birth stories but was very unprepared for postpartum and didn't really know a whole lot about what to expect. This is just my experience and how I lived it, it doesn't mean this is how it will be or should be for everyone. Everyone's ...

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Hera Health Hub podcast! In our first episode back for the year, Rach shares updates on the first and second trimesters of her pregnancy and we unveil our new and improved podcast sounds. Let us know what you think! Elise also shares her rollercoaster postpartum journey so far, prepare for a wild ride and stay tuned for PART 2 to find out what happened after the first 6 weeks! And, of course, we bring you our favourite segment, “Kitchen Confessions”! Elise shar...

In this episode of Hera Health Hub, Rach shares her personal experience with an ectopic pregnancy. She walks through each stage, from the initial surprise of a positive test to the need for emergency surgery. By opening up about her journey, Rach aims to bring awareness to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, encouraging others to feel supported and informed about ectopic pregnancies and early loss. Rach also shares a “Kitchen Confession” in our segment where we share funny or embarrass...