The PCOS Podcast (Solaine Douglas)
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| 18 Oct 2021 | #13: Better Energy Levels and No More Bloating with Current Client Natasha | 00:28:04 | |
This month on Holistic Health Chats we are shaking things up...there will still be regular weekly guest interviews BUT I have added a few special surprises. Starting with this client chat.
In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with a current client of mine, Natasha.
Earlier this year Natasha enrolled in my first round of The Hormone Repair Protocol, my 6 week program which shows you how to create balanced hormones, so that you can live pain & symptom free. With enrollment opening later this month, I wanted to bring someone onto the show so that you can hear right from the horses’ mouth so to speak what the Protocol is all about. Natasha and I discuss where she was before starting the Protocol, what changes she has experienced, challenges she faced and her biggest takeaways. If you know you need support with your hormones, my hope is that you see a part of yourself in Natasha’s story and know that healing is available for you too.
Join this months workshop, How to Heal Your Hormones:https://solainedouglas.lpages.co/workshop/
If you want to be first to hear when doors open again for The Hormone Repair Protocol, please visit: https://www.solainedouglas.com/hormone-repair
Show Notes:
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
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| 18 Oct 2021 | #12: 9 Things That Need to Change in The Standard of Care Being Provided to Girls and Women with Solaine Douglas | 00:24:52 | |
This month on Holistic Health Chats we are shaking things up...there will still be regular weekly guest interviews BUT I have added a few special surprises.
In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am doing a little solo number, I wanted to take the opportunity to expand on a recent post on Instagram. This post was titled: 9 Things That Need to Change in The Standard of Care Being Provided to Girls and Women and it caught a lot of attention, so my guess is this is something that resonates with a lot of you. Now I want to get in before anyone else does and say that some of you will have anecdotal stories, or outliers that don’t align with these examples - but these are the exceptions. These are 9 of my top frustrations with our current standard of care, and I want you to know about these so that you can be empowered to ask questions and ultimately experience better health outcomes.
Later this month I am hosting two free online workshops, together we will explore the reasons for your premenstrual symptoms and the solutions, so that you can live pain & symptom free!
Join this months workshop, How to Heal Your Hormones: https://solainedouglas.lpages.co/workshop/
Show Notes:
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
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| 13 Oct 2021 | #11: How Stress Is Impacting Your Hormones & What You Can Do About It with Dee Zibara | 00:55:16 | |
In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am talking to Dee Zibara and can I just say..what a woman. Seriously. Dee is a Nutritionist, PT and runs an incredible online program called Flow Fit teaching women all about how to eat and train in tune with their menstrual cycle. In this conversation Dee and I speak about the impacts of stress on your hormones and immune system as well as some incredible and practical tools that you can use to improve your stress resilience.
Show Notes:
Follow Dee online:
Instagram: @deezibara
Flow Fit: https://flowfit.live
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Imbalance Quiz: https://www.solainedouglas.com/hormone-imbalance-quiz
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| 28 Sep 2021 | #10: Why We Are So Stressed + 3 Daily Rituals To Help You Navigate Stress with Robyn Birkin | 00:51:19 | |
In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with Robyn Birkin who is a Fertility Wellness Educator, helping type A women find calm, confidence and happiness in their TTC journey. I believe the two big S’s sleep and stress are the centre stage in optimising not just our physical health, but also our mental health. Everyday when I speak to clients in the clinic it’s very clear to me that stress is an issue for nearly everyone, and it can feel hard to take action because stress is somewhat intangible. Robyn shares the key reasons why we are so stressed as well as 3 free daily practices you can incorporate into your life tomorrow to reduce your stress and experience better physical and mental health. What are you going to implement?
Show Notes:
Follow Robyn online:
You can find Robyn here: https://robynbirkin.com
Robyn also has more than half a million downloads of her podcast, The Fertility Warriors.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/robynbirkin
Free Fertility Resource Library: https://robynbirkin.com/library
The 3 Biggest Game Changers on my Fertility Journey (that can help you conceive too): https://robynbirkin.com/gamechangers
Join the Mind Body Fertility Reset (for less than $1 per day): https://robynbirkin.com/mindbodyfertilityreset
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Imbalance Quiz: https://www.solainedouglas.com/hormone-imbalance-quiz
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| 22 Sep 2021 | #09: Recovering From Hormonal Birth Control with Alex King | 00:48:07 | |
In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with Alex King, a fellow Nutritionist over in Canada. Alex and I discuss the effects of hormonal birth control, the pros and cons of non-hormonal birth control options and how to best support your body when transitioning off hormonal birth control. Chatting to Alex made me think that she could well be my sister from another mister, I absolutely loved this conversation and I know you will too!
Show Notes:
Follow Alex online:
Website: https://www.nutritionmoderation.com
Instagram: @nutritionmoderation
Alex’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holistic-womens-health/id1537830674
Hormone Free Birth Control Options: https://nutritionmoderation.ck.page/74c39e99fd
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Imbalance Quiz: https://www.solainedouglas.com/hormone-imbalance-quiz
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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| 07 Sep 2021 | #08: Raising Healthy Pets Holistically with Roz Rowen | 00:55:44 | |
In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats we are switching gears a little and chatting about pet health. If you follow me at all on Instagram then you know my dog Kubi is one of my biggest sources of joy. Getting a dog has made me realise how similar the pet industry is to the human food and health care industry. Today I chatted to Roz Rowen from Natural Pets Aus to discuss everything from dog food, the benefits of feeding a species appropriate diet, alternatives to chemical worming treatments and the potential structural damage that collars can cause, particularly if used with force.
This episode does come with a disclaimer - You don’t know what you don’t know. This episode is in no way intended to make you feel bad, I know you love your fur baby just as much as I do. Just like every other episode, my intention is always to help you and your fur baby live your best life!
Show Notes:
Follow Roz online:
Website:https://www.naturalpetsaus.com.au
Instagram: @natural_pets_aus
Anny.X Harness’s: https://aussiepooch.com.au/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=Harness
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
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| 31 Aug 2021 | #7: Living in Tune with Your Cycle with Jema Lee | 00:52:46 | |
In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with Jema Lee. Jema Lee is a period coach, menstrual cycle educator & speaker. In today’s chat we are talking all about living in tune with your menstrual cycle, what that looks like, along with tools and strategies you can begin implementing today. I’ll take any opportunity to talk about periods and what it’s like to be a woman, as you can imagine I absolutely loved this conversation with Jema and I hope you do too.
Show Notes:
Follow Jema Lee Online:
Download Cycle Tracker: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle
Website: https://www.wellsome.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellsome.jemalee/
Podcast: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/
Coaching: https://www.wellsome.com/coaching/
5-Day LoveYourCycle Mini Course: https://www.wellsome.com/product/love-your-cycle-course/
Well Woman Academy Membership: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/
Gift + Offering:
Use code CYCLELOVE to save 20% off: 5-Day LoveYourCycle Mini Course : https://www.wellsome.com/product/love-your-cycle-course/
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
FREE 5 Day Challenge - Kick Your Sugar Cravings For Good: https://solainedouglas.lpages.co/sugar-free-challenge/
Learn more about Solaine’s 1:1 3 month programs: https://www.solainedouglas.com/programs-online
Take the hormone imbalance quiz: https://www.solainedouglas.com/hormone-imbalance-quiz
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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| 24 Aug 2021 | #06: Nutrition in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum with Solaine Douglas | 01:06:47 | |
In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats we are doing things a little differently. Alex from Nutrition Moderation is interviewing me the role nutrition plays in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum as well as how to prepare for each of these stages. This is a topic I am incredibly passionate about because in clinic I see so many holes in our current standard of care, and it’s an area of women’s health that desperately needs to be addressed so that women can prepare for pregnancy, optimise both their health and that of their baby and also improve their postpartum health outcomes.
Show Notes:
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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| 17 Aug 2021 | #05: IBS Root Causes & Solutions with Sheradyn Dekker | 00:41:19 | |
In today’s episode I am chatting with Sheradyn Dekker. Sheradyn is a degree qualified functional nutritionist, holding a degree in Sports Science, Masters in Nutrition and Postgraduate Studies in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition.Today Sheradyn and I are chatting all things irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including what IBS is, how to take a root cause approach to IBS and general diet and lifestyle strategies to manage IBS.
Show Notes:
Follow Sheradyn online:
Website: https://sheradyndekker.com
Instagram: @sheradyn_functionalnutrition
Gut Health Solution: https://sheradyndekker.com/gut-and-hormone-solution-program/
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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| 10 Aug 2021 | #04: Simple Strategies for More Happiness in Life with Cass Dunn | 00:47:47 | |
In today’s episode I am chatting with Cass Dunn Clinical Psychologist, Cass also holds a Masters of Coaching Psychology and is the author of the beautiful Crappy To Happy Books. Cass and I chat about how we can ‘choose’ to be happy in our lives now, we touch on the curse of being chronically busy (something I see in many of my female clients), the importance of finding your people in 2021 and what we can be doing to connect even when we aren’t allowed to see each other due to lockdowns and isolation.
Show Notes:
Follow Cass Online:
Website: https://cassdunn.com
Instagram: @cassdunn_xo
Crappy To Happy Books: https://cassdunn.com/book/
Crappy To Happy Podcast: https://cassdunn.com/podcast/
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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| 10 Aug 2021 | #03: What is Hypnobirthing and How It Can Help Your Birth with Kate Eakin | 00:51:19 | |
In today’s episode I chat to Kate Eakin from Positively Hypnobirthing. Kate Eakin is a certified Hypnobirthing Australia™ practitioner. She is trained in Childbirth Education (HPCE), and in the Basics of Hypnotherapy to teach skills in Self-hypnosis, Conditioning, Relaxation, Breathing and Visualisation to achieve positive birthing outcomes. We chat about what hypnobirthing is, what it can do for you, common misconceptions & so much more.Kate offers the Hypnobirthing Australia™ course to couples on the Gold Coast in group or private sessions and she also has an online course.
Show Notes:
Follow Kate Online:
Instagram: @positivelyhypnobirthing
Online Classes: http://www.positivelyhypnobirthing.com.au/classes-with-kate/online-course/
Gold Coast Classes: https://www.positivelyhypnobirthing.com.au/classes-with-kate/gold_coast_group_hypnobirthing_courses/
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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| 10 Aug 2021 | #02: The Role of The Thyroid in Sex Hormone Balance and Fertility with Jacqui Lamplugh | 00:45:12 | |
In today’s episode I am chatting with Jacqui Lamplugh a qualified Naturopath, Reproductive Medicine expert specialising in hormone health for the modern woman. Today we are chatting all about the role of the thyroid gland in sex hormone balance and fertility including how low thyroid function can impact ovulation, the role of elevated antibodies in fertility challenges and why TSH can’t be used to accurately diagnose thyroid conditions.
Show Notes:
Follow Jacqui online:
Website: https://www.jacquilamplugh.com
Instagram: @jacquilamplugh
How To Chart Your Cycle For Conception Ebook: https://www.jacquilamplugh.com/online-shop
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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| 10 Aug 2021 | #01: Welcome to Holistic Health Chats with Solaine Douglas | 00:16:58 | |
In today’s episode I am chatting to me, myself & I, a little solo episode to share with you a short intro and what to expect in upcoming episodes. The aim behind creating this podcast is to share different aspects of holistic health with you. To inspire you to ask more questions, advocate for yourself and know that health is a continual evolution incorporating so much more than just food.
Show Notes:
Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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| 08 Nov 2021 | Preparing for Pregnancy & Recovering Postpartum with Physio Kath Baquie | 00:38:30 | |
In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with Kath Baquie who is a proud mama of 3 and a perinatal physiotherapist. Kath has over 16 years of professional experience guiding mamas through their pregnancy fitness journeys and postnatal rehab, and she specialises in pelvic floor rehabilitation. In this conversation Kath and I chat about physio and how it can help you in your pregnancy and postpartum journey. If you are a mum to be or a new mum I recommend checking Kath out over on Instagram, she has some incredible resources to help you!
Show Notes:
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| 15 Nov 2021 | Fertility Awareness Method & Using Daysy to Track Your Menstrual Cycle with Nat Kringoudis | 00:37:17 | |
Today I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with natural fertility expert Nat Kringoudis. With over 17 years experience in the health and wellness arena, Nat is an acupuncturist, a TCM practitioner, author, speaker and now the Australian distributor of Daysy. Nat is without a doubt an industry leader in the women's health field. Today we spoke about Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), what Daysy is, who can use it and how this device can be used to empower your fertility journey, regardless of whether falling pregnant is one of your current goals. If you have any questions about what Nat and I discuss I would love if you would jump over and say hi on Instagram!
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| 10 Dec 2021 | Understanding Autoimmune Conditions, A Root Cause Approach with Zoe Morosini | 00:37:56 | |
In today’s episode I had the pleasure of talking to fellow Nutritionist Zoe Morosini. Zoe and I discuss the fundamentals of autoimmune conditions, including what an autoimmune condition actually is, common symptoms, triggers and the role the environment plays. If you have any follow up questions from today’s episode would you please reach out to Zoe or myself, and let me know what your top takeaways are?
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| 20 Dec 2021 | Hormone Series | Why Aren’t Women with PCOS Told They Can Reverse Their Insulin Resistance with Solaine Douglas | 00:17:17 | |
Early in 2022, I will be re-opening doors to my signature program The Hormone Repair Protocol where I will teach you exactly what you need to know to unpack your hormonal imbalances and I will give you the guidance and strategy you need to heal your hormones so that you can live pain and symptom free. In the show notes you will find a link to join the waitlist, as numbers are capped so that I can still ensure your journey with me is personalised. If you have any questions from Today’s episode feel free to come and find me on Instagram and send me a DM.
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| 27 Dec 2021 | Hormone Series | Is It Really PCOS? with Solaine Douglas | 00:16:52 | |
Early in 2022, I will be re-opening doors to my signature program The Hormone Repair Protocol where I will teach you exactly what you need to know to unpack your hormonal imbalances and I will give you the guidance and strategy you need to heal your hormones so that you can live pain and symptom free. In the show notes you will find a link to join the waitlist, as numbers are capped so that I can still ensure your journey with me is personalised. If you have any questions from Today’s episode feel free to come and find me on Instagram and send me a DM. Show Notes:
Tests to request
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| 02 Jan 2022 | Using DUTCH Testing to Get to The Root Cause of Your Hormonal Imbalance with Ashleigh Norris | 00:37:38 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I spoke with the incredible Ashleigh Norris from Soulful Sprout all about DUTCH testing. For those of you who have never heard of DUTCH testing before, DUTCH is an acronym for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. It’s an incredible investment in your health for women that are suffering with hormonal imbalances. In today’s chat we discuss what DUTCH testing is, who it can be used for, what insights we can discover from DUTCH testing & so much more. For those of you who haven’t heard of Ashleigh before, she is the founder of The Soulful Sprout is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and functional practitioner in Toronto, Canada who works with individuals to take control of their health and their hormones. She is a leader in women’s hormone & gut health, a fierce patient advocate, and dedicated to uncovering the root cause imbalances for her clients. She recently started Soulful Tea Blends - a line of organic healing teas formulated to balance your hormones through each phase of your menstrual cycle and beyond. Follow Ashleigh Online
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| 09 Jan 2022 | Fertility Optimisation and Preconception Care with Brittany Darling | 00:37:59 | |
Today I chatted with Brittany Darling on the topic of fertility optimization and preconception care. Brittany is a Nutritionist and Herbalist specialising in fertility, pregnancy and postnatal nutrition. Brittany and I discuss what preconception care entails, how long before TTC is ideal to start your preconception care journey, and the importance of choosing a quality prenatal & of course, so much more. Would you do me a favour? If you had any Ah-ha moments in this episode, would you reach out to Brittany or myself?
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| 31 Jan 2022 | PCOS - Diagnosis, Insulin Resistance & Remission Strategies with Solaine Douglas | 00:45:13 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am being interviewed by the incredible Steph Lowe or as you may know her on Instagram, The Natural Nutritionist. Steph is an incredible leading Australian Nutritionist and it was such an honour to be interviewed by her. In this episode we discuss the issues surrounding the PCOS diagnostic criteria, different misconceptions of PCOS and various remission strategies. Early in 2022, I will be re-opening doors to my signature program The Hormone Repair Protocol where I will teach you exactly what you need to know to unpack your hormonal imbalances and I will give you the guidance and strategy you need to heal your hormones so that you can live pain and symptom free. In the show notes you will find a link to join the waitlist, as numbers are capped so that I can still ensure your journey with me is personalised. If you have any questions from Today’s episode feel free to come and find me on Instagram and send me a DM. Follow Solaine Online
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| 02 Feb 2022 | Hormone Series | Why TSH is Not Diagnostic of Thyroid Function | 00:13:57 | |
Minimum tests required to assess thyroid function:
Early in 2022, I will be re-opening doors to my signature program The Hormone Repair Protocol where I will teach you exactly what you need to know to unpack your hormonal imbalances and I will give you the guidance and strategy you need to heal your hormones so that you can live pain and symptom free. In the show notes you will find a link to join the waitlist, as numbers are capped so that I can still ensure your journey with me is personalised. If you have any questions from Today’s episode feel free to come and find me on Instagram and send me a DM. Show Notes:
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| 13 Mar 2022 | Pregnancy Myths & Misconceptions with The Natural Nutritionist, Steph Lowe | 00:47:17 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I had the pleasure of speaking with mentor and friend, Steph Lowe from The Natural Nutritionist. Steph and I cover a lot of ground in this episode, discussing everything from organising preconception blood testing, various morning sickness strategies, right through to the often misunderstood natural physiological anaemia that occurs during later stages of pregnancy. If preconception goals are in store for you, or you are currently pregnant this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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| 20 Mar 2022 | Optimising Your Sleep & Correlations to Stress and Anxiety with Shea Morrison | 00:39:53 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I chat with sleep expert Shea Morrison from The Good Night Co. Shea and I discuss the three categories most people fall into when it comes to sleep issues, action steps to address each of these issues, including addressing your light exposure at night time, creating a bedroom environment that promotes a deep restful sleep, and the impact of caffeine, alcohol and medications. Many of my clients have difficulties with getting a goodnight sleep and in clinic I see this often being attributed to the hours before bed time being spent watching Netflix, doing chores and scrolling on the Gram…If this is you do yourself a solid and tune in.
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| 27 Mar 2022 | 10 Things to Address in Your Preconception Period with Solaine Douglas | 00:23:27 | |
This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is part 1 in the Preconception & Pregnancy Series. A solo series where I will be covering all different topics and issues inspired by my clients preconception and pregnancy journeys as well as my own. In this week's episode I cover 10 Things to Address in Your Preconception Period.
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| 03 Apr 2022 | How to Optimise & Maintain Iron Levels in Pregnancy with Solaine Douglas | 00:23:01 | |
This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is part 2 in the Preconception & Pregnancy Series. A solo series where I will be covering all different topics and issues inspired by my clients preconception and pregnancy journeys as well as my own. In this week's episode I cover How to Optimise & Maintain Iron Levels in Pregnancy.
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| 10 Apr 2022 | Alternatives to Hormonal Contraception & Debunking Ovulation with Alexandria King | 00:46:39 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I have the amazing Alex from Nutrition Moderation on the show to chat about all things Fertility Awareness Method & Ovulation. We cover what Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is, how to do FAM accurately, the benefits of FAM whether or not you are wanting to conceive, as well as how to troubleshoot ovulation. If you are currently looking for non-hormonal birth control options, are wanting to conceive, or are not sure if you currently ovulate this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay. To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes. I hope to meet you soon!
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| 17 Apr 2022 | Postpartum Depletion - Why it Happens & How to Prepare Your Body in Order to Feel Your Best Postpartum with Emma Morris | 00:47:04 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am speaking with Emma Morris, clinical nutritionist, co-founder and director of Maia Mothers Collective - a multimodal women’s health clinic in Brisbane specialising in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum. With degree qualifications in both psychology and nutrition, Emma has a special interest in women’s mental health during the postnatal period and has a large clinical focus on helping her clients be proactive about their health during the childbearing season of their lives. In this episode Emma and I discuss Postpartum Depletion: what it is, how to recognise the signs, how to optimise your postpartum outcomes no matter where you are in your postpartum journey. If you are currently in the pre or postnatal season of your life this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay. To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes. I hope to meet you soon!
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| 24 Apr 2022 | The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) + Alternatives with Solaine Douglas | 00:20:40 | |
This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is part 3 in the Preconception & Pregnancy Series. A solo series where I will be covering all different topics and issues inspired by my clients preconception and pregnancy journeys as well as my own. In this week's episode I cover The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) + Alternatives options which you might not have known existed. One-on-one Consultations: If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay. To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes. I hope to meet you soon!
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| 01 May 2022 | How to Know When It's Time to Start Preconception Care with Solaine Douglas | 00:15:08 | |
This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is part 4 in the Preconception & Pregnancy Series. A solo series where I will be covering all different topics and issues inspired by my clients preconception and pregnancy journeys as well as my own. In this week's episode I cover How to Know When It's Time to Start Preconception Care. If you are currently thinking about family planning, actively trying to conceive or think maybe babies will be on the cards in the next few years this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
My SUPER valuable mini course, A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan is available now! It will walk you through the key ingredients for your preconcenception from what blood tests to request, prenatal recommendations & how to perseronalise your preconception nutrition. You can get it right now at solainedouglas.com/preconception
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| 08 May 2022 | Acne, Root Causes & Healing Strategies with Lexie McPhee | 00:51:21 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am speaking with Lexie McPhee Naturopath and acne expert. Lexie and I discuss the different root causes of acne including the role of the gut and hormones, as well as food triggers and a variety of different healing strategies. If you currently suffer from acne, or know someone who does, please know that there is always a solution and a path to healing. You’ll find all the links to Lexie’s upcoming program Clear & Confident in the show notes. If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your hormones or preconception care, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay. To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes. I hope to meet you soon!
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| 03 May 2022 | Should Thyroid Testing Be Included in Standard Preconception Testing with Solaine Douglas | 00:17:13 | |
This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is part 5 in the Preconception & Pregnancy Series. A solo series where I will be covering all different topics and issues inspired by my clients preconception and pregnancy journeys as well as my own. In this week's episode I cover – Should Thyroid Testing Be Included in Standard Preconception Testing. If you are currently thinking about family planning, actively trying to conceive or think maybe babies will be on the cards in the next few years this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
My SUPER valuable mini course, A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan is available now! It will walk you through the key ingredients for your preconcenception from what blood tests to request, prenatal recommendations & how to perseronalise your preconception nutrition. You can get it right now at solainedouglas.com/preconception
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| 15 May 2022 | The Next Steps When Trying to Conceive Isn't Going to Plan with Jacqui Lamplugh | 00:47:11 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am speaking with Jacqui Lamplugh, Women’s Health & Fertility Naturopath. In this episode Jacqui and I discuss what to do next when trying to conceive is not going to plan – when to seek professional support, common causes of both female and male fertility challenges and what tests to consider following recurrent miscarriage. Now, this episode does come with a trigger warning of course as we are covering sensitive topics such as miscarriage. One-on-one Consultations If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay. To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes. I hope to meet you soon! Show Notes Follow Jacqui online –
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| 05 Jun 2022 | How to Start Introducing Solids to Your Baby with Kelly Benton | 00:37:39 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am speaking with Kelly Benton or as you may know her on the gram “feeding.the.bump”. If you currently have a little one and are navigating the food introduction space this is a fantastic episode to tune into. Kelly unpacks how to recognise the signs of readiness in your bub, how frequently to offer food, the importance of iron, plus some key information to help you navigate the introduction of allergens. As always if this is something you feel you need support in, a little professional advice and support can be just the thing that can make this process fun instead of stressful. One-on-one Consultations If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay. To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes. I hope to meet you soon! Show Notes Follow Kelly online –
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| 12 Jun 2022 | Menstrual Health Education & The Standard of Care with Steph Lowe & Solaine Douglas | 00:48:36 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I interviewed as a guest speaker on Steph Lowe’s podcast Health Happiness & Human Kind. Steph and I cover various facets of women’s health, menstrual health education and the various problems that exist in the standard of care. The specific areas we cover include birth control and period education, our conception and fertility landscape and the significant gaps that we see in testing for optimal health, then equally, the conversation around oestrogen and bone health and what this means for peri and menopausal women. Essentially, we answer the question: are updates needed in the standard of care provided to females? One-on-one Consultations: _____ If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay. To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes. I hope to meet you soon! Show Notes: Follow Solaine online –
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| 19 Jun 2022 | Reflux, Heartburn & Finding Your Root Cause with Fran Dargaville | 00:35:24 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with Fran Dargaville. Fran is a gut health Nutritionist specialising in issues like IBS, IBD, reflux, gastritis & more. In this week's chat Fran and I unpack relux, heartburn, the frequent and long-term use of PPI’s or antacids along with the issues surrounding this, and of course we touch on how to get started in addressing the root cause of your reflux. One-on-one Consultations: If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay. To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes. Show Notes: Follow Fran online –
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| 26 Jun 2022 | Thyroid Health - Key Nutrients, Thyroxine, Autoimmunity & More with Steph Lowe and Solaine Douglas | 00:52:43 | |
I was lucky enough to get the call back on one of my favourite podcasts, Health Happiness & Human Kind. In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am re-sharing a recent conversation I shared with Steph Lowe where we explore thyroid health. Thyroid issues including hypothyroidism, Hashimotos and Graves are conditions that I work with frequently in clinic and I have no doubt if this is something you have struggled with you’ll find some value in this episode. Steph and I cover the key nutrients you need to make your thyroid hormones, the problems with only testing TSH, the challenges inherent the standard intervention of only Thyroxine, autoimmunity, prescribing therapeutic doses of selenium, the benefits and pitfalls of iodine supplementation and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation just as much as I did! One-on-one Consultations: _____ If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay. To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.
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| 03 Jul 2022 | How Osteopathy Can Help You + 3 Daily Practices to Improve Your Posture with Imagin Hogan-Grey | 00:32:08 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am speaking with Osteopath and friend Imagin Hogan-Grey. If you’ve never heard of, or wondered what an Osteopath does this is a great episode to tune into. In this episode we cover how Osteopathic care differs from Chiropractic care, what appointments entail, common issues Imagin is seeing in clinic as well as strategies you can start implementing ASAP to improve your posture and overall vitality. One-on-one Consultations: _____ If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay. To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes. Show Notes: Follow Imagin online –
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| 10 Jul 2022 | Managing Iron in Pregnancy & The Ins & Outs of The Glucose Tolerance Test with Solaine Douglas | 00:54:47 | |
In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I interviewed as a guest speaker on The Nuture Hub podcast, with Shari Lyon and Nicola Laye. Shari and I met at one of her Gold Coast Hypnobirthing courses that I attended with my partner earlier this year and we got chatting about all things OGTT and decided to record an episode about it. In this episode we cover the mis-management of iron that is so common in pregnancy, how you can be pro-active about avoiding an infusion and we delve into all things the oh-so controversial glucose tolerance test. Of course if goes without saying that if you feel the OGTT is the best option for you that’s wonderful, but what I hope this episode shows you is you nearly always have more options – sometimes you just have to know how to ask for them.
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| 31 Jul 2022 | Peri-menopause: When It Starts, How It Starts & How To Ease The Transition with Danielle Svensson & Solaine Douglas | 00:43:55 | |
I have some exciting news to share with you in this episode! Today I am welcoming Danielle Svensson onto the show to chat about all things perimenopause. Personally I find that perimenopause is a confusing period of time for a lot of women, and in clinic I’d go as far as saying many women have resistance to hearing the term. In this week's episode I hope we can shed some light on the different hormonal changes occurring across this time, what this can mean for you in terms of symptoms and what you can be doing if you’re in the thick of it right now or wanting to be proactive about a smooth transition. The existing news I have to share with you is that I’m not just welcoming Danielle onto this episode, but also into the business. You’ll be hearing and seeing a lot more of her. As you’ll hear in the episode she’s an incredible practitioner and I am truly honoured to have her working alongside me. You can now find Danielle in clinic and you can book in a complimentary consultation via solainedouglas.com/links if you would like to discuss working with her. I hope you love this episode as much as me! Show Notes Follow Solaine online –
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| 24 Jul 2022 | Common Supplementing Mistakes You Might Be Making with Solaine Douglas | 00:15:38 | |
In today's episode I am exploring the 5 most common supplementing mistakes I see in clinic, which include dosing mistakes, incorrect supplement combining, taking poorly absorbed nutrients, using supplements as a ‘band-aid’ solution and not utilising the power of blood testing to work out what you as an individual need.
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| 17 Jul 2022 | What Causes Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia) with Solaine Douglas | 00:24:07 | |
In today's episode I am bringing you a short solo episode in which we are discussing all things heavy periods: what is a heavy period, when they commonly occur, conventional treatment options for healthy periods, and what is the most common ‘root cause’ in clinic. Show Notes Follow Solaine online –
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| 14 Aug 2022 | HPA Axis Dysfunction: The Implication Across Health Conditions with Danielle Svensson & Solaine Douglas | 00:44:29 | |
Today's episode is all about HPA-axis dysfunction. In case you are unfamiliar with this term, it’s just the fancy way of saying dysfunction caused to the body via chronic physical and or psychological stress. In this episode Danielle and I explore the role of the HPA-axis, different forms of stress in our modern world, the common conditions we see in clinic that can be caused by HPA-axis issues as well as testing and how nutrition along with other modalities can be used to correct a HPA-axis issue. This is such an important topic, and in today's modern environment one that is absolutely relevant to each and everyone of us.
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| 21 Aug 2022 | Endometriosis - Strategies to Reduce Flares & Inflammation with Danielle Svensson & Solaine Douglas | 00:38:50 | |
In this week's episode of the podcast I am joined by Danielle Svensson, in case you hadn’t heard the news you can now find Danielle consulting in clinic at Solaine Douglas Nutrition and she’s a wealth of knowledge on all things hormones. In this episode we are opening up a conversation around endometriosis. A condition we work with often in the clinic, but I am yet to discuss on the podcast. We unpack the difference between endometriosis and hormonal imbalances, the key symptoms, why pain isn’t always a symptom, the issues with diagnosis, conventional treatment options and what we utilise in clinic. What I really want you to take away from this episode if you currently have endometriosis is that surgery is only part of the equation when it comes to treating endometriosis.
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| 28 Aug 2022 | Thyroid Nodules - Frequency, Relevance, Treatment & More with Solaine Douglas | 00:46:06 | |
This episode is a re-aired episode of yours truly being interviewed by Steph Lowe from The Natural Nutritionist. Steph and I explore the topic of thyroid nodules, something I have been working more with in clinic recently. Thyroid nodules are far more common than we think, but I believe we miss them due largely to difficulties in obtaining correct testing. In this episode we cover the differences between hot and cold nodules, when iodine should and shouldn’t be used, the role of insulin and metabolic health as well as conventional and nutraceutical treatment options. Show Notes Follow Solaine online –
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| 04 Sep 2022 | How to Become Habitually Healthy & Overcome Self-Sabotage with Shahna Sarpi | 00:47:04 | |
Welcome to another episode, this week I am chatting with Shahna Sarpi on all things habit creating, maintenance and overcoming self sabotage. We cover tangible steps to make and break habits, how to optimise your environment for the habits you wish to create, how to recognise and overcome self-sabotage. I hope you loved this episode as much as I did.
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| 11 Sep 2022 | Gut Testing: How to Know When it's Time to Invest & What Type of Testing You Need with Sheradyn Dekker | 00:37:55 | |
Hello & welcome to another episode of the podcast. This episode we are chatting about all things gut testing. Our podcast guest this week is none other than Sheradyn Dekker, this is Sheradyns second time on the podcast so if you haven’t heard her first episode I highly recommend going back to listen to this. This week we cover gut testing: how to know when it’s time to bite the bullet and investiage your poo, and what type of testing may be best for you. At Solaine Douglas Nutrition our most commonly used gut test currently is the Nutripath GI-Map, I have included the link to the testing information in the show notes for anyone who wants to geek out, find out more about this test and even download a sample report. We find this test can provide so much useful information to inform our next steps, and therefore achieve the best results. Nutripath GI-Map: https://www.nutripath.com.au/product/complete-microbiome-mapping/ Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary Show Notes Follow Sheradyn online –
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| 28 Sep 2022 | PCOS - Diagnosis, Insulin Resistance & Remission Strategies with Solaine Douglas | 00:48:21 | |
This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is a re-air of an episode shared earlier this year. Over the next few weeks we are running a PCOS series, so if you have PCOS stay tuned over the next few weeks and if you know someone in your life who has PCOS I would LOVE if you would share the podcast with her. PCOS is a hormonal condition which isn’t well understood, marked with symptoms like irregular periods, absent or irregular ovulation, sometimes weight loss resistance, hair growth or acne. In my opinion PCOS needs a rebrand – and as you’ll soon find out the name itself is completely mis-leading and lends itself to confusion. In this episode we are going to cover insulin-resistant PCOS, the diagnostic criteria as well as various remission strategies!
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| 03 Oct 2022 | Differentiating Hypothalamic Amenorrhea from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Solaine Douglas | 00:21:34 | |
Over the next few weeks we are running a PCOS series, so if you have PCOS stay tuned over the next few weeks and if you know someone in your life who has PCOS I would LOVE if you would share the podcast with her. PCOS is a hormonal condition which isn’t well understood, marked with symptoms like irregular periods, absent or irregular ovulation, sometimes weight loss resistance, hair growth or acne. In my opinion PCOS needs a rebrand. In this week's episode I discuss the similarities and differences between hypothalamic amenorrhoea and PCOS, and how you can ensure your diagnosis is correct.
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| 13 Nov 2022 | Fasting, Restrictive Diets and Caffeine: How it’s Affecting Your HPA Axis with Danielle Svensson | 00:40:50 | |
I have to start out by apologizing, it’s been a minute since I’ve released a new episode and honestly I had a baby and thought that I would be able to keep producing a podcast each week but it all just became a little bit much and so I decided to take a short hiatus. But I’m a little more on top of things now, so here we are! In this week's episode I am back with Danielle. Maybe you already know this but Danielle is now practicing out of Solaine Douglas Nutrition, over the next few months you will be hearing a lot more from her. In this episode we are following on from a recent episode in which we discussed the HPA-axis and it’s role in disease states. Today, we are chatting about all things fasting, restrictive diets and caffeine and how these things affect the HPA-axis. This topic is particularly relevant to anyone who’s experimented with fasting, restrictive diets and probably nearly all of us who at times are guilty of drinking a little too much caffeine.
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| 20 Nov 2022 | The Birth Story of Lumi Moses with Solaine Douglas | 01:26:50 | |
This episode is a little bit different than most. More of a personal share than educational. I wanted to record my birth story purely for myself to be able to go back and listen to it and reminisce on what was the most intense, hard but equally amazing experience of my life so far. I put it out to you on Instagram as to whether or not you wanted to hear it and I got a resounding, yes. Personally I absolutely LOVED listening to other peoples birth stories of all kinds when I was pregnant. So here it is, the real BTS chats about my experience having a homebirth for my first baby, Lumi Moses.
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| 27 Nov 2022 | Nutrition Requirements & Low Energy Availability in Athletes and Runners with Alethea Mills | 00:52:40 | |
Active women listen up. Today’s episode we are chatting about all things nutritional requirements, and low energy availability in athletes and runners with Alethea Mills. Now, before you say – but I’m not an athlete. If you work out, we still consider you an athlete – so continue listening.
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| 04 Dec 2022 | Inadequate Progesterone: What Causes It & How to Fix It with Danielle Svensson | 00:36:47 | |
Welcome back to another episode – Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Danielle again. We are catching up over all things progesterone. We cover the role of progesterone in fertility and overall health, signs and symptoms of low progesterone, how to know if you ovulate and when to test progesterone as well as how to get started with correcting it. Whether you are preconception, trying to conceive or simply interested in how you can optimize your overall health this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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| 11 Dec 2022 | Issues with Self Prescribing Supplements with Danielle Svensson | 00:42:39 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Holistic Health Chats. This week I’m back with Danielle and we are covering the most common problems we are seeing with both the supplement industry and clients who are self-prescribing. In today's episode we cover:
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| 25 Dec 2022 | Tests To Get If You Have PCOS with Solaine Douglas | 00:26:12 | |
Welcome back to another episode! In today’s episode we are covering the tests you should get if you have PCOS. Including what day of your cycle to test, what tests I recommend, what your LH to FSH ratio means, where treatment strategies for PCOS should be focused & so much more.
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| 01 Jan 2023 | 10 Tips For Better Health in 2023 with Solaine Douglas | 00:42:45 | |
Hello! Happy 2023 to you! Today is a solo episode with 10 tips to help you achieve better health in 2023. I am covering;
Please don’t be overwhelmed. I recommend just choosing 1–3 areas to focus on. Set small goals that you are willing to commit to. Here’s to your health in 2023!
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| 15 Jan 2023 | PCOS - Tests, Superfoods & Supplementation with Steph Lowe and Solaine Douglas | 00:47:55 | |
In today’s episode I am being interviewed again by the incredible Steph Lowe – looking specifically at testing, superfoods and supplements. We cover our concerns with the current diagnostic model, the Rotterdam Criteria, and create clarity on how to achieve an accurate diagnosis. We explore testing accuracy, the role of insulin resistance, the key nutrition and lifestyle strategies, supplements, including a warning in regards to using vitex, and so much more.
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| 22 Jan 2023 | Fat Loss: Why The Calorie Equation is Flawed & What To Do Instead with Elly McLean | 00:53:25 | |
In Today’s podcast I am speaking with Nutritionist Elly McLean on all things fat loss. We cover the difference between weight loss and fat loss, major flaws on both sides of the calorie equation and what to explore if you’ve been trying to lose fat but nothing seems to be working for you.
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| 21 Feb 2023 | Why [even if I could] I Wouldn't Recommend Metformin | 00:31:01 | |
Metformin is very commonly used as a standard prescription in PCOS, it’s also fairly well known that it can come with some *inconvenient* symptoms like loose bowel movements, nausea and fatigue. A seemingly small price to pay when you’re desperate to lose weight and control your hangries. What I want you to know is that Metformin does come with the potential of other side effects which are more serious and less commonly talked about. The longer you use it, the higher the dose, the more likely you will be feeling the effects of some of these side effects. Mitochondrial damage B12 deficiency Microbiome changes No one seems to be talking about these? Using Metformin as a standalone intervention for PCOS is doing you a disservice. Not only due to the side effects, but due to the fact that it completely ignores the effects of not changing your diet and lifestyle to reduce your insulin. The potential long term consequences including type II diabetes Instead of Metformin, here’s what I recommend instead [tune into the episode to find out].
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| 09 Mar 2023 | Could Gilbert's Syndrome Explain Your Gut, Period, Mental Health or Alcohol Issues? with Solaine Douglas | 00:45:11 | |
In today’s episode we are joined by Solaine Douglas to discuss Gilbert’s Syndrome, including prevalence, diagnosis and the issues with both a standard medical definition, treatment (or lack thereof) and our conventional pathology reference ranges. We explore the real relevance of Gilbert’s and how it relates to your gut, your periods, your mental health and your alcohol tolerance. We then dive into treatment and offer you many strategies to optimize your health, your hormones and your microbiome, that will be extremely helpful for both Gilbert’s patients and beyond.
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| 12 Mar 2023 | Exploring Endometriosis: The Mental Health Load, Laparoscopy & Katherine's Journey | 00:52:19 | |
Welcome back to another episode! Today’s episode is an interview with the amazing Katherine Hay, taking a deep dive into all things Endometriosis. Katherine so generously shares some insights into her own journey so far including; getting diagnosed, what having Endometriosis is like for her and the mental health toll of having a chronic pain condition.
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| 19 Mar 2023 | Understanding PCOS: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis with Solaine Douglas | 00:43:23 | |
Today we’re speaking about PCOS - so if you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, or you have common signs of this condition like missing or irregular cycles, excess body hair, weight gain, acne or fertility issues, or you’re just keen to learn more about this common women’s health issue, this is for you. We’re chatting with Solaine Douglas, a Nutritionist specializing in helping women with PCOS reduce and resolve symptoms without medication. Solaine shares with us the different types of PCOS, the lab testing you want to consider and the key nutrition, lifestyle and supplements that are helpful in addressing the condition.
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| 26 Mar 2023 | Vaginal Microbiome: Testing, Fertility & Treatment with Jacqui Lamplugh | 00:42:28 | |
If you’ve struggled with persistent issues like thrush, bacterial vaginosis or recurrent UTI’s then you are going to want to tune in to this one! We are breaking down the vaginal microbiome; what it is, it’s role in fertility, testing, what causes changes to the vaginal microbiome and things you can start doing right now to take better care down there!
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| 23 Apr 2023 | PCOS: How to Get an Accurate Diagnosis & Tests I Recommend with Solaine Douglas & Elly McLean | 00:45:38 | |
If you have ever been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or if you're struggling with an irregular menstrual cycle accompanied by stagnant body fat, acne, or excess hair growth, then this episode is for you. Today, I will explain what PCOS is and why it's crucial to use the correct definition before arriving at a diagnosis. We will also discuss the necessary testing to establish an accurate diagnosis and even how to arrange this testing. You'll learn about the various drivers for PCOS, and we will discuss traditional models for treating PCOS and when complementary health approaches may be more appropriate.
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| 29 Apr 2023 | 4 Things To Consider If You Have PCOS and Are Considering Stopping Birth Control | 00:22:23 | |
If you went on birth control to help manage your PCOS symptoms it can be SUPER daunting to consider coming off it. Many of the clients I work with feel anxious about their symptoms returning. Especially the ones they can't hide, like acne and unwanted hair growth. I get it! The thought of dealing with those symptoms again can be so overwhelming. But if you've been thinking about coming off birth control because: - You want to have a baby. There are a few things you should consider to ensure a smooth transition. Here's what I recommend: 1. Find Out Your PCOS Root Cause: PCOS can have a few root causes, including insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormone imbalances. It's essential to identify your specific root cause so that you can develop a targeted approach to managing your symptoms. You can start doing this BEFORE you come off birth control, which is exactly what I recommend. 2. Implement Your Unique PCOS Strategy Based On Your Root Cause: Once you've identified your root cause, it's time to develop a strategy to manage your symptoms. This may include dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, supplements, and other therapies. Your strategy should be tailored to your unique needs and goals. 3. Address Any Micro-Nutrient Deficiencies: The birth control pill can deplete several vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc. It's essential to address any deficiencies you may have before coming off the pill. All of the deficiencies can be identified through comprehensive blood testing, from there a food and if needed supplement plan can be implemented to start correcting things. This is SUPER helpful for supporting your PCOS symptoms as nutrients like B-vitamins enable your insulin receptors to work better and nutrients like zinc can help to reduce the effects of high androgens. 4. Support Your Detoxification Pathways - Liver & Gut: The liver and gut play a crucial role in detoxifying hormones and other toxins from the body. You want to imagine these like a drain through which various hormones are detoxified. Supporting these pathways can help reduce symptoms of PCOS and improve overall health. Eating a nutrient-dense diet, staying hydrated, and incorporating liver-supportive herbs and supplements can all help support your body's natural detoxification processes. A little note here that if you suffer with constipation then you absolutely have a major issue with your detox pathways - this needs to be addressed! In summary, if you have PCOS and are thinking of coming off birth control, it's essential to take a targeted approach to managing your symptoms. By identifying your root cause, developing a personalized strategy, addressing any nutrient deficiencies, and supporting your body's natural detoxification pathways, you can minimize symptoms and optimize your health.
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| 16 Jul 2023 | Ep 66: How a Busy Mum Who Works Full Time and Studies Part Time is Reducing and Resolving Her PCOS Symptoms | 00:35:43 | |
Having PCOS can be an isolating experience. Today I’m bringing you a case study episode from one of my current clients inside The PCOS Pathway. Kiara is mum to a 4 year old, she works full time in a busy government role and is also studying part time. To say she is juggling a lot of balls is an understatement!
What you’ll hear in Today’s episode is Kiara’s experience being diagnosed with PCOS and possible endometriosis at age 25, how she felt being told she would struggle to have a baby and the strategies she tried before falling pregnant with her little girl. Kiara also takes us through her experience in joining The PCOS Pathway, the first few things we worked on and the amazing changes she has noticed in her symptoms including: a more regular cycle, confirmed ovulation, reduced period pain, reduction in her insulin, improved blood sugar control, increased energy and more.
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| 23 Jul 2023 | Ep 67: How to Cope with Trimester 1 Morning [All Day] Sickness with Shelley McKenzie | 00:46:22 | |
Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time, but for some getting crippling morning sickness can really dampen the excitement. Trimester 1 can be a challenging time. Often no one knows you are pregnant yet, and if you’re anything like me you might be feeling hungover, nauseous and even constipated. Often, your best intentions to eat the most nutrient dense foods fly by the wayside. Shelley McKenzie Nutritionist, Naturopath and Mumma of 3 joins us to share her skills and expertise in dealing with morning [all day] sickness.
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| 30 Jul 2023 | Ep 68: Combining Medication and "Natural Strategies" For Improving PCOS: Reduced Hairloss, More Energy, Reduced Sugar Cravings & Great Sleep | 00:22:30 | |
Today is a powerful case study episode with one of my PCOS clients Rosie. What you will hear in this episode is how Rosie has gone from being diagnosed with PCOS, given Metformin, the pill, the food pyramid, and told to ‘lose weight’ through to experiencing reduced hair loss, having more energy, healthy weight loss and experiencing great sleep! As you’ll hear in today’s episode Rosie just has such an amazing attitude and I personally have LOVED working with her. I hope this episode serves as proof that you absolutely can improve your PCOS symptoms and it’s possible for you too.
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| 06 Aug 2023 | Ep 69: 5 Reasons Why You Aren't Losing Weight With PCOS | 00:22:37 | |
This week on the podcast I’m sharing the 5 key reasons why I see clients, not losing weight with PCOS.
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| 13 Aug 2023 | Ep 70: How to Use Testing to Get to The Root Cause of Your PCOS Quicker and Easier | 00:30:52 | |
I am obsessed with testing! It’s without a doubt, THE BEST way to help you get to the root cause of your PCOS quicker and easier. In this episode we unpack various types of testing, why I love and recommend blood testing, how to get accurate testing done and what our testing reviews are like inside The PCOS Pathway. Next week I am hosting a FREE masterclass: How to Reduce and Resolve Your PCOS Symptoms Without Medication. This masterclass is going to be jam packed including the 3 big mistakes I see clients making when trying to reduce their PCOS symptoms. This masterclass is going to kick off the next group intake for The PCOS Pathway, and it is going to be the last intake offered at its current price point. So if joining has been on your mind, you won’t want to miss this. Register here: https://solainedouglas.com/webinar-registration-o
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| 27 Aug 2023 | Ep 71: How Stress and Burnout Affects PCOS and Your Health | 00:27:04 | |
Stress. Burnout. Two very common things we hear a lot about, and know negatively affect our health and hormones. In this episode I’m sharing my personal experience with burnout this year, after having my son in September 2022 and jumping back into a business that was not a match for my new phase of life. This year I’ve struggled with at times crippling anxiety, aura migraines with vomiting, crying at nothing, until I made the counterintuitive decision to work even harder but this time, in service of reducing the stress and burnout long-term. My hope and goal in sharing this is that this might inspire someone to radically redirect something in their life in service of a calm nervous system! There’s a lot of talk online about stress and burnout management strategies. But, what if the real answer for stress and burnout is acknowledging that we have one short sweet life and sometimes we need to make radical redirections to remove the very thing causing the stress and burnout.
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| 10 Sep 2023 | Ep 72: 7 Reasons Why You Aren't Losing Weight with PCOS | 00:40:02 | |
One of the most frustrating symptoms of PCOS can be weight loss resistance. It can feel like no matter what you do that number on the scales won’t shift. There’s got to be a reason though. In this podcast I’m unpacking the 7 big reasons why it can be hard to lose weight with PCOS, and explain how these various systems in the body are interconnected.
If you have PCOS + you struggle with symptoms of insulin resistance like sugar cravings, low energy, 3:30 itis and trouble losing weight – join my PCOS GlowUp - 3 weeks to better blood sugar control and healthy weight loss.
Join the PCOS GlowUp here: https://solaine.mykajabi.com/offers/fi2yXDsW/checkout
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| 17 Sep 2023 | Ep 73: How Long Will it Take For Your PCOS Symptoms to Improve | 00:26:22 | |
How long will it take for your PCOS symptoms to improve? Of course, the answer to this is very individual but in the episode I’ll explain how long most symptoms take and how to know if you’re on the right track. In general you’ll see improvements in symptoms like energy levels, weight loss and digestive comfort in the first 3-6 weeks, followed by cycle changes like ovulation and reduced cycle length in the following 6-12 weeks. One of the hardest things when it comes to staying committed to your health habits with PCOS is that you don’t necessarily see your main PCOS “irk” like say facial hair growth improve for quite some time, so it’s important to know what other changes to look out for to know that you are on the right track. If you have PCOS + you struggle with symptoms of insulin resistance like sugar cravings, low energy, 3:30 itis and trouble losing weight – join my PCOS GlowUp - 3 weeks to better blood sugar control and healthy weight loss. Find out more here: https://solaine.mykajabi.com/offers/fi2yXDsW/checkout
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| 01 Oct 2023 | Ep 75: Ozempic - Side Effects, Long Term Considerations, Weight Loss Alternatives | 00:37:59 | |
Have you considered taking Ozempic? I am genuinely concerned about this drug. It’s taken the internet by storm. Ozempic is being prescribed more and more for PCOS...sometimes, off label as a weight loss drug. In this episode I am chatting with Nutritionist Steph Lowe about Ozempic. We cover our concerns around the use of this drug including, not just the commonly discussed side effects like nausea, reflux, vomiting, changes to taste perception, diarrhea and more. But also, the less discussed but wildly serious side effects like risks of thyroid cancers, long-term starvation, rebound weight gain, mental health effects of no longer finding pleasure in food. If you are struggling with PCOS and weight loss, I really do understand that it can feel like you have no other option. I also understand that it can feel as though you have tried everything but as we discuss in this episode there is always a reason why your body is not losing weight, and often that reason has not been properly explored.
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| 24 Sep 2023 | Ep 74: PCOS Case Study - Reducing PCOS Symptoms Using Nutrition, Lifestyle and Supplements After 10 Years On The Pill | 00:23:45 | |
Zoe came off the pill in late 2022 after 10 years taking it, and didn’t get a period. In early 2023 she suspected that something wasn’t right and went to see her GP to seek a diagnosis, she was later diagnosed with PCOS. Not long after her diagnosis Zoe delved into the world of researching what she could do to help her PCOS without going back on the pill or taking Metformin, and that’s when she came across The PCOS Pathway. In June this year Zoe joined The PCOS Pathway, threw herself into implementing the nutrition changes, obtaining her testing and taking her personalised supplements. In a matter of weeks Zoe started getting results – people around her even starting commenting about how amazing she looked, proof that when you change the inside, it shines through. In this episode you are hearing from Zoe, a client of mine inside The PCOS Pathway who lives in rural Australia. I’ll let you listen to the episode now, so she can explain a little more about her experience.
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| 08 Oct 2023 | Ep 76: Instagram Q & A - Answering Your PCOS Questions | 00:16:31 | |
This week on the podcast I am answering 3 questions which have been submitted via Instagram.
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| 10 Oct 2023 | Ep 77: Instagram Q & A - Answering Your Continuous Glucose Monitor Questions | 00:21:37 | |
This week on the podcast I am answering 4 questions which have been submitted via Instagram about all things using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for PCOS.
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| 16 Oct 2023 | Ep 78: How Insulin Causes Weight Gain in PCOS | 00:25:29 | |
High insulin is without a doubt the number 1 cause of why you aren’t losing weight with PCOS. There are other possibilities including low thyroid function, but high insulin and blood sugar dysregulation is the most common.
Let’s unpack what’s happening in the body when you have high insulin:
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What this all means is that it’s not enough to simply move more or and eat less to lose weight with PCOS. Instead, you need to eat in a way that prioritises blood sugar control. Rather than eating less calories, you need to eat macro-nutrients that stabilise your sugars and allow your insulin to reduce. FOLLOW
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| 26 Oct 2023 | Ep 79: Using BBT Tracking to Pin Point Ovulation in PCOS | 00:21:49 | |
BBT (basal body temperature) tracking is one of the most effective tools to pinpoint ovulation in PCOS. In this episode I’ll cover why it’s a far better option than using LH strips, how it can help you to accurately check your progesterone levels and the length of the luteal phase.
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| 29 Oct 2023 | Ep 80: Endometrial Hyperplasia & PCOS: Why It Happens & What You Can Do About It | 00:16:36 | |
Endometrial hyperplasia is a very common issue in PCOS. It can cause increased risk of endometrial cancers and some awful symptoms like prolonged bleeding. In this episode we cover what endometrial hyperplasia is, why it is common in PCOS, conventional treatment options and natural strategies.
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| 19 Nov 2023 | Ep 81: Struggling to Lose Weight with PCOS? Here's The Tests I Recommend | 00:26:11 | |
In today’s episode I’m breaking down the 3 most common reasons why you may be struggling with losing weight with PCOS. As an insight into how I think through these symptoms, it always starts with asking why? Why aren’t you losing weight? Can we find out why via testing? If we can find out why, it’s possible to reverse engineer into a strategic protocol that actually addresses the root cause. HIGHLIGHTS
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| 26 Nov 2023 | Ep 82: Heavy Periods & PCOS | 00:29:28 | |
Heavy periods and prolonged bleeding are two very common PCOS symptoms. In this episode I am breaking down what a normal period is, what is classified as a heavy period (in real word terms), what the common causes of heavy periods are and how you can start correcting heavy periods if this is an issue for you.
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| 06 Dec 2023 | Ep 83: How to Achieve Your PCOS Health Goals in 2024 | 00:24:26 | |
“You get what you repeat” My top tips for *actually doing* the things that will help you achieve your PCOS health goals in 2023.
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| 10 Dec 2023 | Ep 84: PCOS & Planning For a Baby in 2024 — 5 Things To Consider | 00:14:52 | |
Planning a baby in 2024? How incredibly exciting! Here’s the things I recommend addressing or focusing on if you have PCOS to optimise your chances of falling pregnant, your and your baby's health while pregnant & beyond! HIGHLIGHTS
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| 03 Mar 2024 | Ep 85: PCOS Types: How to Know Which One You Are & What Tests To Get | 00:29:54 | |
Rather than a single disease, PCOS encompasses various underlying biological mechanisms, leading to a range of symptoms such as androgen excess and anovulatory cycles. Identifying the specific functional type of PCOS is crucial for effective treatment. HIGHLIGHTS Understanding PCOS:
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| 10 Mar 2024 | Ep 86: Why Your Hair Is Falling Out With PCOS & What To Do About It | 00:29:55 | |
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| 17 Mar 2024 | Ep: 87: Weight Loss v Fat Loss, Ozempic, PCOS & More with Steph Lowe | 00:40:29 | |
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| 24 Mar 2024 | Ep 88: How Insulin Affects Fat Loss in PCOS, Metformin & My Exact Nutrition Breakdown to Reduce Insulin | 00:44:40 | |
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| 31 Mar 2024 | Ep 89: How Gut Function Impacts Hormones with Fran Dargaville | 00:31:58 | |
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| 07 Apr 2024 | Ep 90: Instagram Live Q & A: Answering all your PCOS questions | 00:58:01 | |
This podcast episode is a little different. It’s a recording from my most recent Instagram live! Where I answered 28 PCOS questions submitted by you. Everything from healing ovarian cysts, gaining weight in menopause and my thoughts on peony and licorice for PCOS. Let’s jump in!
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| 06 May 2024 | Ep 91: Male Infertility, The Factors At Play, Testing + How To Optimise Male Fertility For Conception with Steph Lowe | 00:49:38 | |
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| 12 May 2024 | Ep 92: Are You Constipated? + Tips and Tricks to Get Things Moving with Fran Dargaville | 00:27:34 | |
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