Love & Guts

#237 Georgia is a naturopath and nutritionist with 17 years’ experience who's clinical practice specialises in women’s health, particularly hormone imbalance and fertility and conception issues as well as pregnancy and postpartum support. She has a Masters in Human Nutrition,  Bachelor of Health Science (Comp Med) and Advanced Diploma in Health Science (Naturopathy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine) and has also completed post graduate training in Women’s Health with Dr Andrew Orr and is part of The Experts Group specialising in PCOS, Endometriosis and Fertility. In this episode we cover What are the 4 phases of the female menstrual cycle What are the hormonal changes that occur in each phase  How does oestrogen and progesterone affect histamine What are the immunological and microbiome changes that occur in each phase  What other gut changes (beyond microbiome) occur  What are imbalances/pathologies that can occur with each of these and how do they present in the female clinically  How does histamine intolerance

#236 Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician, New York Times bestselling author, educator, and consultant. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon. His focus is on helping identify and resolve the biological basis for “stuckness” in the body and brain, especially around decision-making. He hosts the Get The STUCK OUT podcast and is a co-producer of the Alzheimer’s, the Science of Prevention Docu-series. His writing is featured online on MedPage Today, Doximity, KevinMD, Medium, Psychology Today, MindBodyGreen, and DrPerlmutter.com, and his work connecting COVID-19 with immune-related depression appears in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.  In this episode we cover: Some of the known or ‘theorized” mechanisms that underpin depression How systemic inflammation, behavioural changes and psychological stressors related to Covid-19 can increase the ri

#235 Emily started her career as an archaeologist specialising in prehistoric human nutrition before training as a Nutritional Therapist to translate her enthusiasm for human nutrition into personalised, cutting-edge nutritional and lifestyle medicine. Emily has five years of clinical experience within the industry from running her own private practice, working within the supplement industry, and lecturing in Nutritional Therapy around the country. In this episode we cover What are the common risk factors of urinary tract infections? Who is most affected? The urinary tract was long thought to be sterile except in the case of active infections; what’s the latest research currently telling us? What is meant by the term ‘gut-vagina-bladder’ axis and how is it relevant to how we think, and support, UTIs? How would you approach the natural management of UTI, including the use of probiotic/prebiotic therapies? And so much more  

#234 I was recently interviewed by Biopractica on the subject of IBS. I thought it may be a great time of the year to share this episode with you. To be honest, given that 1 in 5 Australians experience symptoms of IBS at some time in their lives according to the gastroenterological society of Australia I figure that it's always an appropriate time to be having these discussions. I hope that you enjoy and if you know someone who needs to listen to this episode please make sure you share it with them.

#233 Dr. Karin is a board-certified Naturopathic physician, graduating from Bastyr University. She received her undergraduate degree in biomedical science from Grand Valley State University, where she excelled as a student-athlete. After her collegiate experience and witnessing the traumatic unfolding of 9/11, Karin was called to serve in the military as a Naval aviator and deployed to Afghanistan in support of OEF in 2010. Dr. Karin’s practice is focused in integrative neurology, and embraces a philosophy centered around forming and maintaining resilience in health. She believes that any path to wellness is the correct one, and by using the tools we instinctively possess combined with the art and science of medicine, we can uncover the deeper root of disease and work on an individual basis to improve the state of health. As a peer-reviewed published author, Dr. Karin focuses personal research on the neuroimmunology of resilience and enjoys serving as a liaison between her education and clinical practice. Dr.

#232 Lesley Braun is a well-respected integrative medicine leader who is passionate about improving public health, ensuring health professionals understand the therapeutic power of herbs and nutritional supplements and their patients have access to sound information and a variety of safe treatment options. Dr Braun is the Blackmores Institute Director. Dr Braun is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (Western Sydney University) and has held research positions at The Alfred Hospital, Monash University. She was Vice President of the National Herbalists Association of Australia, an Academic Board Member of Endeavour College, and former member of key industry groups including the Australian Therapeutic Goods Advisory Council, Advisory Committee for Complementary Medicine (TGA), the Advisory Committee for the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association, and the National E Health Transition Authority (NeHTA) medicines terminology group. Lesley is a current member

#231 Petrea King is the Founder and CEO of the Quest for Life Foundation which she established in 1989 after her unexpected recovery from leukaemia. Petrea is a well-known author of nine best-selling books. She is an inspirational keynote speaker, teacher, and facilitator. Petrea is also qualified as a naturopath, herbalist, clinical hypnotherapist, yoga and meditation teacher and has been a regular guest on ABC Radio’s Midweek Conference for 19 years. In 1983 Petrea was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and wasn’t expected to survive. Meditation and integration of past traumatic experiences, including the suicide of her brother, became paramount in her recovery. Petrea has counselled tens of thousands of people living with life-challenging illnesses, grief, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma and tragedy. She’s at the forefront of wellness education and is a frequent lecturer at medical and other conferences. Petrea has produced more than a dozen relaxation and meditation practices, including one for child

#230 Dr. Allison Siebecker is a professor of Advanced Gastroenterology, an international lecturer, researcher, award-winning author, and the 2021 lifetime achievement Borborygmus award recipient from the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Siebecker has specialized in SIBO since 2010, is a SIBO patient herself, and is a pioneer of integrative SIBO treatments and education, including her free educational website siboinfo.com In this episode we cover New Hydrogen Sulphide Research - including testing, symptom picture, treatment etc Hydrogen Sulphide research Allison's thoughts on the title Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth versus methane SIBO The link between mould and tough cases of SIBO We discuss biofilm disruptors - are we using the correct ones? and so much more   Show notes  Join me for the Next Steps for Treating Tough SIBO Masterclass Summit  The SIBO Recovery Roadmap for patients The SIBO Pro Course for practitioners H2S SIBO Registry (please submit your H2S cases here for re

#229 Tara Nelson, is a West Australian-based naturopath with over 24 years of clinical experience. After many years of seeing primarily thyroid conditions in her clinic, Tara went into researching for herself and further education in order to improve her clinical outcomes in her complex thyroid patients. Tara has developed a six-week online practitioner thyroid training program to further educate practitioners in thyroid health, and thyroid case mentoring for practitioners, a practitioner affiliate program and runs an online thyroid recovery program. Tara has completed extra studies in the AIP dietary and lifestyle approach, which she utilises with many of her thyroid and other autoimmune patients. Tara is on a mission to bring awareness and education to the public and practitioner community alike, about the importance of thyroid health on a deeper level. In this episode we cover What is a thyroidectomy and how common is it Why someone may have their thyroid removed The difference between and impact of thyro

#228 This week you indulge me by listening to a conversation I had with my husband Guy Lawrence. We answer some of your questions including, how we began our individual wellness journeys and the daily non-negotiables that feed our soul and ensure we bring joy into our lives. Show notes Guy Lawrence offerings and podcast BetterMe tea

#227 Erin Kyna is a sexuality healer and coach, liberating women to experience their pleasure potential in all areas of life including sex. Her journey has been one of a coach and healer on the path to empowerment for the last ten years, travelling the world, and guiding other women along their path as she follows hers. Erin believes we all have the goddess inside of us. The goddess who is sacred, feminine, powerful, pleasured, insatiable, divine, empowered, free, wild, sensual, confident, and radiant.... It is her pleasure and honour to guide women all around the world to embody their inner goddess and their highest potential in all areas of life, including their sexual potential. In this episode we cover How Erin came to own her voice during sex and pleasure  The impact this has had on her life What power does sexual freedom posses Why do some women struggle with expressing themselves freely, sexually How to overcome blocks to sensuality And so much more

#226 Daniele Piomelli is Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Pharmacology and Biological Chemistry and Louise Turner Arnold Chair in Neurosciences at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). In addition, he is the director of the UCI Institute for the Study of Cannabis, a multidisciplinary research institute led by the UCI's Schools of Medicine and Law. Daniele studied pharmacology and neuroscience with James H. Schwartz and Eric Kandel at Columbia University, and with Paul Greengard at Rockefeller University. Daniele is an author of more than 400 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Nature, Science, Nature Medicine, PNAS and Nature Neuroscience, three full-length books, and 34 patents. He co-founded the unit of drug discovery and development (D3) at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa (Italy) which he directed from 2007 to 2016, and the biopharmaceutical start-ups Kadmus Pharmaceuticals, NeoKera Therapeutics and Aspire Biosciences, all based on discoveries made in his lab.  He is Editor-

#225 Greg Schmaus is the CEO of Healing 4D, a Holistic Health Practitioner, Shamanic Energy Healer, and Massage Therapist. He is the creator of “Healing The Mind,” a 21 day holistic mental health program. With a fully integrated approach to physical and mental health, Greg supports students across the world in gaining understanding and meaning to their healing journey.  Through his online programs and personal client coaching, Greg guides students and clients towards higher awareness, empowerment, and freedom in their lives through authentic lifestyle practices. Over the past decade, Greg has coached countless clients with various physical and mental health challenges; integrating the lessons of many of his great teachers and mentors, including Paul Chek and Alberto Villoldo. In this episode we cover: Why it’s important to balance the nervous system What the connection is between the ego, our belief systems, and the nervous system What are the 4 survival archetypes and how are they related to our personal po

#224 Dawn Whitten is a Naturopath, Western Herbalist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Researcher and Educator. Passionate about protecting and nurturing the microbiome of the next generation, Dawn has a broad base of clinical experience with a focus on women’s health through pregnancy and beyond, as well as infant and toddler health. She has been in clinical practice for 16+ years.   Dawn has been published in the peer-reviewed literature and has contributed to clinical textbooks (Including the Breastfeeding chapter in the soon to be published Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine, Elsevier). Dawn co-coordinates two units within the Evidence-based Complementary Medicine Program in the College of Health & Medicine at the University of Tasmania. She is part of the research team at Probitic.Advisor.com and a clinical director at Goulds Natural Medicine in Hobart.   In this episode we cover: Why the first 1000 days of a newborn's life is crucial for shaping long term health What sort of

#223 Kim Morrison is passionate about human behavior and natural therapies. She has dedicated her life to educating the end-user on aromatherapy along with the critical importance of self-love. Kim is 5 times best-selling author with her most recent award-winning book ‘The Art Of Self Love. She is the founder of Twenty8 Essentials and is a multi-tasking wife and mum. With two aspiring athletic children, one a ballerina and the other a rugby player, Kim is married to former NZ Cricketer Danny Morrison who, as a family, moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2006. With athletic goals herself, she played netball to state level and then took up the crazy sport of ultra -marathon running. In her early 20’s she set a world record as the youngest female to run 100miles in less than 24 hours. She went on to represent Australia at the world indoor 24-hour championships in the UK, where she set 8 Australian records in 1990. Along with her one-on-one Breakthrough Coaching Sessions, she also runs a private, online ‘Self Love and

#222 Emily started her career as an archaeologist specialising in prehistoric human nutrition before training as a Nutritional Therapist to translate her enthusiasm for human nutrition into personalised, cutting-edge nutritional and lifestyle medicine. Emily has five years of clinical experience within the industry from running her own private practice, working within the supplement industry, and lecturing in Nutritional Therapy around the country. In this episode we cover What are the common risk factors of urinary tract infections? Who is most affected? The urinary tract was long thought to be sterile except in the case of active infections; what’s the latest research currently telling us? What is meant by the term ‘gut-vagina-bladder’ axis and how is it relevant to how we think, and support, UTIs? How would you approach the natural management of UTI, including the use of probiotic/prebiotic therapies? And so much more  

#221 Anna’s career began in the corporate sector, where she specialised in corporate finance and private banking for over ten years working in Sydney and New York for a large Australian bank. Anna’s career change was sparked by her own health journey, following a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes at 18 years of age.  Her diagnosis triggered her intense study of botanicals and nutrition to manage her auto-immune condition and assist others in attaining optimal health. Anna has been involved in the pursuit of herbal medicine and nutrition for over 15 years, with a focus on fertility and women’s and children’s health. Anna’s naturopathy career has included working as a naturopath within a reputable natural fertility clinic in Sydney, within a pharmacy and health food store, and running her own naturopathy practice. Anna is committed to creating products founded on naturopathic philosophies, using wildcrafted and exotic ingredients, and encouraging her clients and people who use her skincare to nourish their skin, fro

#220 Kelly Brogan, M.D. is a holistic psychiatrist, author of the NY Times Bestselling book, A Mind of Your Own, Own Your Self, the children’s book, A Time For Rain, and co-editor of the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. She is the founder of the online healing program Vital Mind Reset, and the membership community, Vital Life Project. She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College, and has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Systems Neuroscience. She is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. In this episode we cover What is Kelly’s perception of the label “mentally ill” What’s a different lens with which we can view illness The Five Psychiatric “Pretenders” that we need to be aware of What it means to be woke Kelly shares her spiritual awakening What spiritual bypassing is and the consequences of it How we can lead from the heart/soul during such challenging

#219 Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician, New York Times bestselling author, educator, and consultant. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon. His focus is on helping identify and resolve the biological basis for “stuckness” in the body and brain, especially around decision-making. He hosts the Get The STUCK OUT podcast and is a co-producer of the Alzheimer’s, the Science of Prevention Docu-series. His writing is featured online on MedPage Today, Doximity, KevinMD, Medium, Psychology Today, MindBodyGreen, and DrPerlmutter.com, and his work connecting COVID-19 with immune-related depression appears in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.  In this episode we cover: Some of the known or ‘theorized” mechanisms that underpin depression How systemic inflammation, behavioural changes and psychological stressors related to Covid-19 can increase the ri

#218 Christine is a Nutritionist and Registered Nurse and works as a Clinical Application Specialist at Microba. Christine has a passion for chronic disease prevention and further understanding the association between the microbiome and disease. She has worked in a number of settings ranging from clinical through to public health nutrition and is a board director on Nutrition Australia's National Board. In this episode we cover What serotonin is commonly known for It’s other, fascinating not so known properties How serotonin is produced in the gut How serotonin affects gut motility Serotonin’s influence on pathogens and vice versa How to increase serotonin production What negatively impacts serotonin production