It can be ridiculously confusing living with PCOS, you're constantly reading conflicting advice. Each week, I, Clare Goodwin, will be helping to simplify this for you by sharing with you some actionable steps to take and breaking down the latest research so you can actually understand it. I'll also share some real life stories of women who've improved their PCOS symptoms to give you that weekly boost to just keep putting one foot in front of another. If you have PCOS and you want some real t ...
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The Holistic Sister Podcast is hosted by Nutritionist Eliza Hedley. Discussing everything in the realm of health, wellness & personal development.
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Becoming friends with her PCOS: Aimee's story
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In this week’s episode of PCOS Explained, host Clare sits down with Aimee, a member of the Ovie community, as she candidly shares her journey with PCOS. Aimee’s story began in her early 20s and is a testament to resilience, strength, and acceptance. Like many navigating PCOS, Aimee has encountered a spectrum of symptoms—from weight gain to hair gro…
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Exploring food addiction with Dr. Lara Briden
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In this episode, Dr. Lara Briden returns to discuss her new book, 'The Metabolism Reset'. Host Clare sits down with Dr. Briden to dive into the conversation of metabolic dysfunction. They discuss the significant impact of insulin resistance on women's health, exploring how environmental changes and epigenetics contribute to the rising prevalence. T…
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Do you need a meal plan? Or do you actually need this?
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Have you ever been made to believe a meal plan is the only answer to achieving all your health goals? In this week’s episode, Clare and Emma sit down to discuss why meal plans may not be all they are made out to be. Many women with PCOS attempt to stick to meal plans but are left feeling disappointed and unempowered when they don’t work out the way…
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Navigating PCOS: Steph’s journey from athlete to motherhood
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In this week’s episode, Steph shares her remarkable journey with PCOS, from early diagnosis to motherhood. Steph’s journey began during her athletic career in javelin. She shares how her athletic lifestyle initially masked many of her PCOS symptoms, which were eventually uncovered after experiencing a cyst burst. Steph explores the challenges of in…
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The truth about trendy weight loss drugs: benefits, risks, and controversies
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In this episode, Clare and Emma sit down to delve into the world of popular weight loss drugs. Despite their high demand and celebrity endorsements, it's important to weigh up both the pros and cons of these trending weight loss drugs. We discuss their effectiveness in achieving significant weight loss, especially for people with conditions like PC…
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Your self control isn't the issue... let's shift your relationship with food!
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It’s time to break free from diet culture and the chatter in your head that influences your food choices. This is what is explored in today’s episode with PCOS Explained host and Ovie Founder, Clare Goodwin, alongside Ovie Senior Nutritionist, Emma Wylie. This episode discusses the common struggles people with PCOS experience with dieting, food cho…
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Navigating menopause and working to feel more in control around food with Elfie
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In this episode Clare sits down to speak with Elfie about her PCOS journey, from her early twenties, through struggles with fertility, undergoing IVF, and later natural conception leading to three children. Clare and Elfie discuss how her PCOS symptoms worsened with perimenopause, and how a partial hysterectomy did nothing to alter her worsening sy…
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Are you feeling unsupported on your PCOS journey?
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In this week’s podcast episode, PCOS Explained host and Ovie Founder, Clare Goodwin, sits down to talk with Ovie Senior Nutritionist, Emma Wylie, to unpack how the right kind of support in your PCOS journey can be critical to your long term symptom management. Too often we meet patients who feel completely unsupported. Failed by their healthcare pr…
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Falling pregnant within 3 months by making the lifestyle changes that matter: Cindy's story
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When we are first diagnosed with PCOS we are often lead to believe that 'you will struggle to get pregnant', and we hear this time and time again. But, is this really the case? We spoke with our patient, Cindy about her experience with getting diagnosed in her late 20's, struggling to conceive then proceeding to fall pregnant naturally (a month bef…
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Even this doctor struggled to get her PCOS under control, and what did help
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In this gritty conversation, Clare interviews Dr Stephanie, a physician who shares her personal and professional journey dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Stephanie shares incredible advice around how we should view our doctors or primary care providers' advice on our own health journey, and how it ultimately is our own decision about …
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Losing weight and improving PCOS symptoms all came down to this...
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We can often get caught up trying so hard to do everything perfectly, giving 100%, but as soon as we're not hitting that mark, we feel like we've failed, or as our PCOS patient Lily puts it, 'fallen off the wagon'. After struggling with the healthcare system, Lily took matters into her own hands and started our program. Lily followed the Ovie appro…
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I wish I knew this at the start of my PCOS journey
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In this episode, we're going deep on PCOS. PCOS affects about 1 in 8 women, but there's a lot of confusion out there about it. We discuss how genetics and lifestyle play a role, and we also touch on the common misconceptions with PCOS, and discuss it’s not just about what's happening in your ovaries; things like insulin resistance, stress, inflamma…
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Fannie's fertility journey, and how she got the answers she needed
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In this episode Clare sits down with Fannie to discuss her PCOS journey, starting from her teenage years dealing with irregular periods and uncertain diagnoses. She shares the impact of PCOS on her life, including symptoms like weight gain, sugar cravings, and insulin resistance. The conversation also delves into the significant role of understandi…
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How we're approaching New Year goals differently
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Each year when January comes about some may think that we need to create all these New Year's resolutions so that this year is going to be our best, only to run out of steam before January is even over (we've been there too). Instead we believe in setting sustainable intentions and goals that you can work towards gradually so you don't feel totally…
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Struggling to stick to your New Year's resolutions? Here's why...
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We're diving into why New Year's resolutions are setting you up to fail and how you can actually make lasting changes by building habits that embody the person you want to be. We've got Sophia Dawson, our resident licensed psychologist here at Ovie, as our special guest. She's sharing her expertise on how to set yourself up for success and build ha…
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Overcoming binge eating disorder & reducing stress: Moriah's PCOS experience
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Moriah describes herself as a 'stressaholic.' Working in a fast-paced, demanding job, she thought this was just part of her life and who she is. She had a tumultuous year with the writer strikes in 2023 and suddenly found herself with a lot of time to spare. Instead of worrying, she decided to put her time off to good use and signed up for our PCOS…
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Isabel's raw and real PCOS journey: From overcoming food obsession and missing periods to internal peace and pregnancy!
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Do you find yourself thinking about food all day long, believing it's just the norm? Isabel thought so too until she learned more about her PCOS. Isabel took part in our program to improve her relationship with food, manage her weight, and understand why all her exercising was pushing her in the wrong direction. She found inner peace through the pr…
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Rachel's Story: 20+ years of trying to lose weight and it all came down to this one thing...
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If you've felt your PCOS symptoms spiralling out of control, and no matter what you do, you just can't seem to get a hold of them, or maybe you didn't even realise all of these things were related to PCOS, this is the podcast for you. Rachel took part in our PCOS management programme after trying multiple diets over 20+ years to control her weight …
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How to be an athlete or train for a purpose with PCOS
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If you've got PCOS and you're worried about it affecting your training, or even your training affecting your PCOS - this is the podcast for you. At Ovie HQ, we're quite an active bunch with a history in high-intensity sports. Over the years, we've been listening to our bodies and figuring out what works for us and how certain types of training affe…
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This episode is all over the place lol and is essentially me catching you up on what's been going on internally and what my trip to the US brought to the surface. The book is by Brianna Wiest. Travel Guide linked - tips on prepping for a trip, how to maintain healthy habits when on vacation, non-toxic travel friendly products, supplements to consid…
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Breaking down what's driving your PCOS
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In this episode we discuss and explain the main drivers of PCOS, including insulin resistance, stress, inflammation, and thyroid health, and why we can experience the symptoms we do. If you have PCOS, you've probably wondered what's truly driving this condition. With so much information available online, it can be overwhelming to figure out what ap…
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Discover your 'why' and manage your PCOS for life!
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Something we have all of our Ovie users do is to start their journey by discovering their 'why,' which we refer to as their North Star. It's the driving force that keeps you going through tough times and provides a vision of where you want to be in life. While you can't control your symptoms, you can control the steps you take. Within Ovie, we take…
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We went to our Instagram to hear what burning questions you have about everything and anything. In this episode, we cover: How to afford PCOS-friendly foods during inflation Is intermittent fasting good for PCOS? Favorite protein bars What to do at the start of your PCOS journey And much more! Thank you to everyone who sent in their questions. We m…
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Heavy periods & PCOS: What you need to know
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What defines a heavy period? Do heavy periods have to be long periods? When should I seek medical advice regarding my periods? Periods with PCOS can manifest in various ways. The great thing about them is that they can provide valuable insights into your hormonal health, which can help explain how you're feeling. If you're questioning whether your …
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Deep Dive in 5: PCOS experts answer your personal questions
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Do you have a burning question about your health or lifestyle in regards to your PCOS? Is it super specific, and you just don't know how or where to look for the information? We are all so different when it comes to our PCOS, and while navigating life with this condition is already overwhelming, having a personal issue can often leave us feeling un…
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How can I manage my PCOS acne, hirsutism and hair-loss?: Anti-androgens, lifestyle changes and more...
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Anti-androgens for PCOS - What are they? Why might we take them? Are they necessary? What are our options? If you're experiencing acne, hirsutism, or hair loss as symptoms of your PCOS, listen in for an in-depth analysis and description of your options when it comes to managing these challenging symptoms. Sometimes, drugs may feel necessary, especi…
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Dr. Samina on navigating postpartum with PCOS
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We caught up with Dr. Samina to discuss postpartum experiences and how to navigate life with PCOS after having a baby. It's a life changing experience which can also be a nerve-wracking time for many reasons, on top of that you may wonder what your PCOS symptoms will be like in this new phase of life. During our conversation, we address realistic e…
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Overcoming the fear of eating more and gaining weight: The key to sustainable weight loss
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"You need to eat more in order to lose weight" – it goes against everything you've been told about weight loss, right? Well, we're here to tell you that it's TRUE! If you've been living on an extremely restrictive diet for way too long, there are adaptations your body will make to ensure that you survive, including slowing down your metabolism. The…
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The PCOS Guidelines 2023: How to advocate for yourself with health and medical professionals
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Ever felt like you couldn't discuss something with a health or medical professional regarding your PCOS? Maybe you didn't have the tools or information to back yourself up. Well, the newly released PCOS guidelines can help you with that. In this podcast, we touch on some of the main points from the evidence-backed research and hope we can provide y…
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Training with your cycle: Can my PCOS enhance my training?
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Ever been to the gym or out for a run and just felt totally bleugh, but you don't know why, especially when you hit a personal best last week and felt amazing? That could be because of the different phases of our cycle that affect our energy levels due to changes in our hormones. Technically, we have two phases of our cycle, however when it comes t…
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How long will it take to see changes with my PCOS?: Make simple lifestyle changes and reverse your drivers
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So, you're making these lifestyle changes and may be wondering, "When will I start to see the results?" The answer to that depends on your symptoms and the severity of their drivers. The more important question is how do I know I'm on track? Depending on what is causing these symptoms, you're likely to start feeling better internally before you see…
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How to create healthy habits that last: The Ovie approach
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Have you ever tried to make several lifestyle changes all at once, only for it to become so intense that you end up getting burnt out within the first week? We've been there too. At Ovie, our focus is on developing long-term, sustainable habits that genuinely impact your lifestyle. We guide you to make 'towards' moves, leading to a better life in a…
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Trending Now: Debunking The Latest Online Trends
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Trends, you can't avoid them nowadays. They're often started via social media and can go viral within hours. This week, we are discussing current popular trends such as "Girl Plate Dinner" and "What I Eat in a Day" through a critical lens. We will uncover the positives, such as displaying creativity and forming good habits. However, we also emphasi…
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Discovering your PCOS drivers: Introducing Ovie
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It’s an exciting week at The PCOS Nutritionist as we launch our new PCOS management app, Ovie! Ovie helps people with PCOS improve their symptoms and prevent the long-term complications of PCOS by providing them with hyper-personalized health advice based on their specific symptoms. Today, we chat about how Ovie can help you discover those main dri…
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#108 Testosterone, DHT and Detox Pathways with Matt Legge
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This Men's Health episode is back and explains the epigenetic and holistic drivers of declining rates of testosterone and androgens in men. Large scale population studies have shown that age-specific testosterone levels have declined over the past 50 years which brings forth the question of why and how? Matt gets into the role of environmental toxi…
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#107 Steph Lowe PT2: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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Steph Lowe is back for our part 2 on Thyroid health - diving deeper into Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - an autoimmune condition of the thyroid. Steph explains how autoimmune and Hashimoto's begins in the body, root causes of Hashimotos, why Thyroxine medication isn't a solution, how to help put Hashimoto's iinto remiscion, why gluten is sabotaging your …
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#106 Exploring Thyroid, Metabolism and Women's Health with Steph Lowe
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This episode I connected with Steph Lowe (). Steph is a Nutritionist, mentor, podcast host of and her knowledge is insane and the ideologies we spoke about are just so aligned with my own beliefs. Anyways Steph will be back for a PT 2 episode because there was so much more we wanted to discuss regarding thyroid helth, Hashimotos thyroiditis, women'…
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This week it's just me answering my most asked questions - how do you become a nutritionist / naturopath - what did you study etc. what foods cause bloating / gut issues supporting post-pill and how to help prevent post-pill acne thrush / BV causes and how to treat must have supplements for overall wellness where to start when starting a health jou…
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#104 Understanding PCOS with Clare Goodwin
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This episode is all about PCOS - polycystic ovarian syndrome, with 1 in 10 Australian women being diagnosed with PCOS in their reproductive years. This episode I interview Clare Goodwin () and we get into all the nitty gritty on PCOS - what can drive it, the different types of PCOS, how to get a diagnosis, signs you might have PCOS, how to support …
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#103 Cultivating Confidence, Self Trust and Just Being a Queen with Erika Cramer
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Okay so when Erika accepted my podcast invite I exploded with happiness, because Erika is the biggest boss babe ever and just this episode you're going to feel SO FUCKING INSPIRED. Erika Cramer is an international coach, inspirational speaker, author, podcaster, business mentor and just a force of a woman. This episode we get into Erika's story to …
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#102 Practical Shit To Implement for 2023
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I thought of 9 key practical things that you can implement to improve your year Set a savings goal and open a bank account and automatically deduct that amount and don’t touch it. Look at what you’re spending your money on - what DD’s, what subscriptions etc do you have - and do they align / serve you? Set realistic goals for your health - e.g gym …
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E129: Sick of feeling guilty over the holidays?
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Are you tired of feeling guilty about every single food choice you make over the holidays? Are you sick of getting grilled by your family or friends about your body and food choices? 63% of us do and we don't have to. It's time to put an end to that- life is too precious to waste your mental energy on that. In this latest podcast episode, we're tal…
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#101 Cosmetic Acupuncture & TCM Tips with Amrit Singh
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This week I got to sit down with Amrit Singh (@6babebeauty) and pick her brain all about cosmetic acupuncunture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), why we should gua sha, how our tongue tells a story about our wellbeing and just so much more.By Eliza Hedley
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#100 Busting Skin Care Myths & A Functional Skin Care Routine with Fiona Tuck
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This week Fiona Tuck is back to discuss the topical side of supporting a healthy, functioning skin and what the data and research shows. Fiona Tuck is a Nutritional Medicine Practitioner, Skincare Expert, Industry Education & Author. Connect with Fiona on
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#99 Calorie Deficits, Body Composition and Fitness Realness with Sophie Allen PT2
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This week we're back for a pt 2 with Certified PT - Sophie Allen. We get juicy in this episode and break down how you can understand calorie's. What is a calorie defecit, how do we diet to lose body fat correctly, how do we ensure we're eating enough, and everything else you've probably always wondered about how to support your body composition goa…
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#97 Harnessing Your Menstrual Cycle with Karinda Jay
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Karinda Jay is a Naturopath and Menstrual Mystic - empowering and teaching women how to harness their natural rhythm to thrive in life. This episode is for all women - and it's an important conversation. We discuss hormonal birth control, withdrawl bleeds, true periods, how to tell if you're ovulating, tracking your cycle, and simple ways to balanc…
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#96 Contraception, Hormones and Your Fertility with Belinda Kirkpatrick
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Belinda Kirkpatrick is SUCH a queen - she's the author of the most incredible informative book - she's a Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionsit who specialises in natural fertility and IVF support. Even if you're not thinking about pregnancy or conception this episode is such a vibe
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#95 I Got Interviewed on The Figuring It Out Poddy
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This episode it's a role reversal as the gorg Kaylee Brayne interviewed me on her podcast - This convo is just a "welcome to my life / how I got to creating The Holistic Sister / being the bitch you know today" Follow Kaylee on IG:
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#94 Everything You Need To Know About Supporting Your Fertility with Angela Hywood-Stott
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Angela Hywood-Stott is THE GOAT when it comes to women's reproductive health, fertility and healthy hormones. Angela has over 25 years experience as a Naturopathic Clinician and International Educator, and is the founder of - an integrative and holistic clinic that specialises in Women's Health, Fertility, Children's Health and Family Medicine. Thi…
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#93 Meet Your Vagus Nerve with Sarah De Bartolo
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Our Vagus Nerve is a fibrous connection between our brain and our gut and is one of the most important aspects of our nervous system - as what we think and feel influnces our gut, and what we eat influences how we think and feel. This week who is a Life + Health Coach explains the branches of our nervous system, the role of the Vagus Nerve and how …
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