Health, Happiness & Human Kind

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Michelle Woolhouse to explore mind-body medicine or psychoneuroimmunology and how it relates to medicine, dis-ease and wellness. We consider the role of the nervous system in many chronic diseases and reframe anxiety as a powerful teacher, suffering as an opportunity for powerful growth and our own vulnerability as the catalyst for global change. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/483 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are again joined by Rhea Dempsey, childbirth educator and author of two incredible bibles – Birth with Confidence and Beyond the Birth Plan. Together we explore birth trauma – the statistics, the realities, the role of Queen oxytocin, the butterfly effect of synthetic oxytocin, the 2024 Senate inquiry into birth trauma and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/482 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode I am very excited to introduce you to Nikki Williams from Mentwell. Nikki shares with us her own personal health and wellness journey and how this led her to her purpose – changing lives with empathetic gifting. We talk about mental health and the stigmas we still face, the role of therapy versus other modalities including somatic therapy, empathetic as opposed to material gifting, how you can be involved in her mission to save lives globally and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/481 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by our new TNN practitioner, Steph Pearson to explore endometriosis, or endo. Steph shares with us her personal journey with endo from a young age and how this played out under a conventional medical model. We explore the potential root causes of endo, including inflammation, estrogen and LPS, the common symptom presentation, the role of progesterone, pelvic ultrasounds, the significance of adequate pathology testing and interpretation, a whole food nutritional approach, key supplements and so much more. Steph is a wealth of knowledge and extremely passionate about women’s health, and I hope you will join me in welcoming her to our team. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/439 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Stacy Sims, international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. We have such a wide-ranging conversation under the banner of her famous tagline, “women are not small men”, including research, nutrition, training, the menstrual cycle, periods, endometriosis, perimenopause, elite sport and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/479 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Megan Haralampou otherwise known as The Biomedical Naturopath. We explore many aspects to fertility – adequate testing, macronutrients, micronutrients, key supplements, the importance of a healthy microbiome, how to optimise an IVF journey and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/478 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we turn the tables and Solaine interviews me on a much awaited topic – low iron, pregnancy and why Matlofer or an iron infusion isn’t the answer. We explore the role of iron in pregnancy, the importance of haemoglobin, our misdirected obsession towards ferritin, the problems with conventional pathology reference ranges, my concerns with Maltofer, Ferro-grad C and high saturation, all about hepcidin, iron infusions plus what you can do and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/396 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Kira Sutherland, to discuss fasting for women. We consider traditional Naturopathic models of fasting in comparison to the popularised versions of our current day, our concerns around long-term fasting and nutrient intake, fasting and training, the role of coffee in fasting, how to truly fast like a woman and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts476 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Solaine Douglas to explore weight loss versus fat loss, Ozempic, PCOS and more. We explore weight loss versus body composition changes, our concerns with nutrient deficiencies and the long term implications of traditional diet culture, proper testing and interpretation for PCOS, insulin resistance, thyroid diagnosis and treatment, the importance of tracking your intake for health and fat loss and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/475 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Stella Ladikos, fierce mental health advocate, counsellor, speaker, and huge believer in therapy to discuss mental health. We explore “mental health first aid” and the importance of us all becoming “everyday heroes” and developing skills in empathy and listening versus our default “fix-it mode”. Stella teaches us what we can say to help our loved ones, how to approach a loved one who appears to be struggling with their mental health, the importance of holding space, her thoughts on the stigmas around mental health in 2024 and so much more. This is such a powerful conversation that I hope you truly listen to today. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/474 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. David Harper, to uncover the dark side of the class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogs, with the most well-known being Ozempic. We explore weight loss versus fat loss, our concerns with long term caloric restriction, the mild and serious potential side effects of these pharmaceuticals, our issues with the lack of regulation surrounding social media influencers, prescribing doctors and now, purchasing websites where no prescriptions are required. Let’s dive straight in. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/473 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Thea Doyle to teach you how to fuel your cycle. We cover the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle and the four key phases, including how and what to track, the significance of ovulation and the role of ovulation predictor kits. We then examine the follicular and luteal phases and uncover the key differences in macronutrient utilisation, performance, exercise intensity, hydration and so much more. This is not just for athletes, this is for every woman who wants to optimise her health, performance, fertility and longevity. To join Thea’s incredible masterclass, Fuelling Your Cycle, head to the show notes for more information. Masterclass: Fuelling Your Cycle - book your ticket here. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/472 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Elly McLean to help you find your health mojo for February and beyond. We explore the common conversations we have both been having with our one-on-one clients already this year, and take you through how to find your why, the power of continuous tracking (and we don’t mean the number on the scales), “quitter’s day” and the importance of accountability, specific goal setting and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/471 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Jenna McDonald to discuss the assisted reproductive technology of egg freezing. We look closely at this so-called “fertility preservation” and explore the process of egg freezing, the true statistics involved in achieving a live birth, ethical considerations, including the role of social media and influencers, the emotional and financial costs, how to be on the right side of the stats via your preparation and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/470 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr David Harper to explore the latest in ketogenic breast cancer research. We specifically speak to his recently published study, ‘Feasibility and metabolic outcomes of a well-formulated ketogenic diet as an adjuvant therapeutic intervention for women with stage IV metastatic breast cancer: The Keto-Care trial’. As well as unpacking what it takes to conduct a trial of this experimental design, we look at what improvements can be obtained with both 3 and 6 months in nutritional ketosis, including blood ketone levels, blood glucose levels, insulin levels, body fat percentage and more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/469 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to explore what he has learned from the Blue Zones all these years since their discovery, and his thoughts on Ikaria, Sardina, Okinawa, and the soon-to-be added, Singapore. We explore quality versus quantity of life, the foundations of longevity, biohacking and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/468 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we turn the tables and Elly interviews me on one of my favourite topics – low iron, heavy periods and why the Mirena (or Kyleena, for that matter) isn’t the answer. Our hope is that you learn many of the natural strategies that we use to both resolve heavy menstrual bleeding and the associated low iron levels, and that you leave feeling empowered, knowing that there is a holistic way to manage your symptoms, regain your quality of life, and avoid Maltofer, Ferro-grad C, iron infusions and birth control, none of which address the root cause. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/467 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

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. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/466 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we share with you an episode from The Holistic Sister with Eliza Hedley to talk all about thyroid health, specifically Hashimoto’s. Let’s take a deeper dive into autoimmunity, root causes, the role of Thyroxine, medication-free treatment strategies, the potential of remission and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/465 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today’s episode we are joined by Jenna McDonald from The Fertility Suite to discuss conceiving over 35 and answer the question: how relevant is advanced maternal age? We discuss the relevance of the age 35, testing including AMH and your mid-luteal progesterone, the three main factors of egg count, egg reserve, conception as 50/50, or getting your partner involved, and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/464 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.