• Understanding Adult ADHD with Jules Galloway
    Nov 21 2024

    Join us for an eye-opening conversation with naturopath Jules Galloway as she demystifies adult ADHD, particularly focusing on its increasing recognition among women and those assigned female at birth.

    With over two decades of clinical experience, Jules shares invaluable insights into understanding ADHD as a unique brain type rather than a disorder, offering evidence-based strategies for supporting neurodivergent individuals.

    From exploring the neuroscience behind attention and impulse control to discussing practical management strategies, this episode provides healthcare practitioners with essential knowledge for supporting ADHD clients. Jules' holistic approach emphasizes the intricate connections between gut health, hormones, and neurotransmitter function in ADHD management.

    Key Episode Highlights:

    1. Understanding the recent rise in adult ADHD diagnoses, particularly among women, and how past underdiagnosis is being corrected through increased awareness and reduced stigma.
    2. Deep dive into ADHD neurobiology, including the crucial roles of norepinephrine and dopamine in attention regulation and impulse control.
    3. The concept of "neuro kin" and its importance in addressing rejection sensitivity and social challenges common in ADHD.
    4. Practical insights into the relationship between gut health, nutrition, and ADHD symptom management.
    5. Evidence-based approaches to managing ADHD through nutrition and naturopathy, including the strategic use of herbs and supplements.
    6. Collaborative treatment strategies, combining conventional medication with holistic support for optimal outcomes.

    This episode is essential listening for healthcare practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of adult ADHD and develop more effective, compassionate approaches to supporting neurodivergent clients

    About Jules
    Jules is a passionate naturopath, podcaster, speaker and writer, based in sunny Queensland. Jules is one of the coolest, calmest Naturopaths you will ever meet. But she wasn’t always calm. After suffering burnout herself, Jules now specialises in helping fatigued women finds their shine again. Jules’ practice uses a unique blend of cutting edge science, real food, and natural medicines (with a little bit of mindset thrown in!) to help her patients regain their zest for life.

    Connect with Jules

    website:www.julesgalloway.com

    email:hello@julesgalloway.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulesGallowayHealth

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    57 mins
  • The Role of the Microbiome in Oncology Care with Carla Wrenn
    Nov 7 2024

    Join us for an enlightening conversation with Carla Wrenn as she explores the critical intersection of gut health and oncology care. Drawing from her extensive clinical experience, Carla shares powerful insights into how practitioners can support oncology patients through evidence-based microbiome interventions.

    From groundbreaking research on microbiome patterns in cancer screening to practical strategies for managing treatment side effects, this episode offers valuable guidance for healthcare practitioners working with cancer patients. Carla's thoughtful discussion bridges the gap between conventional cancer treatments and integrative support, emphasizing safety, efficacy, and patient well-being.

    Key Episode Highlights:

    1. The emerging role of microbiome patterns in cancer detection and treatment, with specific bacterial signatures potentially serving as future screening tools.
    2. Critical safety guidelines for probiotic use in cancer care, including essential monitoring protocols for neutropenic patients and those with PICC lines.
    3. Practical strategies for supporting four distinct patient groups: newly diagnosed, post-treatment, end-stage, and those seeking preventive care.
    4. Evidence-based interventions for managing treatment side effects, including innovative approaches like glutamine supplementation and coffee/honey rinses for oral complications.
    5. The surprising connection between oral health and cancer outcomes, particularly in breast cancer, highlighting the importance of dental care during treatment.
    6. How proper microbiome support may enhance conventional treatment efficacy, with insights into implementing integrative strategies that align with current research.

    This episode is essential listening for practitioners seeking to enhance their oncology support protocols through evidence-based integrative approaches.

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    40 mins
  • Clinical Opportunities in Metabolic Dysfunction with Carrun Squires
    Oct 24 2024

    Explore innovative strategies for managing metabolic health with naturopath Carrun Squires, who holds a Master's in Human Nutrition and a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education. This episode delves into the rising prevalence of metabolic dysfunction in Australia, covering metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Learn about early identification of metabolic issues, the latest in blood sugar monitoring, and practical interventions for optimal metabolic health.

    Episode highlights:

    1. Metabolic syndrome: Early detection and prevention strategies
    2. MASLD: Understanding the new nomenclature for fatty liver disease
    3. Comprehensive assessments: Fasting insulin tests and continuous glucose monitoring
    4. Nutritional interventions: Fibre, vegetables, and key supplements
    5. Exercise strategies for improved glucose regulation
    6. Lifestyle factors influencing metabolic health
    7. Preventing cardiovascular and chronic kidney complications
    8. Practical application of continuous glucose monitors in patient care

    About Carrun
    Naturopath | Clinical Nutritionist |Diabetes Educator

    Carrun Squires is a Naturopath who has worked in private clinical practice for seventeen years. Carrun is committed to supporting her patients in their quest to manage or be preventative in the areas of type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome and related complications such as cardiovascular disease.

    In practice, when not supporting her own patients, Carrun has made it her mission to mentor other health practitioners in identifying when dysglycaemias may be the underlying cause of their own patient’s health issues.

    Carrun has pursued post-graduate studies in the areas of human nutrition, diabetes education and lifestyle medicine. Applying this unique combination of complementary and mainstream understandings of blood sugar dysregulation sees Carrun providing a holistic approach empowering her clients to embrace change that can delay or arrest development of chronic disease.

    Carrun has featured on podcasts and webinars discussing naturopathic treatment considerations and has spoken both nationally and internationally on lifestyle medicine and nutritional management of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

    Connect with Carrun: Carrun Squires Naturopath

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    43 mins
  • Integrative Pharmacy Meets Nutrition: Insights from Jacqui Coote
    Oct 10 2024

    Explore the integration of conventional pharmacy and natural medicine with Jacqui Coote, owner of Whole Life Pharmacy in Brisbane. This episode delves into innovative approaches for digestive health, migraines, and mental wellbeing, combining pharmaceutical expertise with nutritional interventions. Discover evidence-based strategies for managing common health issues and learn about the importance of personalised treatment plans in integrative healthcare.

    Episode highlights:

    1. Integrating natural medicine with pharmaceutical treatments
    2. Digestive health: Bitters, PHGG, and alginates for reflux and constipation
    3. Probiotics and antibiotic treatments: Focus on Saccharomyces boulardii
    4. Histamine intolerance and its connection to migraines
    5. Iron deficiency anaemia management: Beyond iron supplementation
    6. Personalised treatment plans in integrative pharmacy
    7. Interprofessional collaboration and patient advocacy
    8. Quercetin and fermented foods: Balancing for optimal health

    . Tune in to gain valuable insights from her experiences and learn how you can access additional resources on the Designs for Health website.

    About Jacqui
    Jacqui is an experienced Integrative Pharmacist and Nutritionist with extensive experience in helping people with a variety of conditions through her work as a pharmacist and also in a clinic setting. She loves taking a holistic approach with clients and will bring the wisdom of medical science and complementary medicine together to find a solution to suit your needs.

    Jacqui has been a sought after clinician for many years and enjoys a variety of clinical cases, including helping people with: Pain Management; Mood disorders; Insomnia; Digestive health (including Irritable Bowel Disease and Reflux) and optimising medication management. Jacqui runs a busy Wholelife Pharmacy and Healthfoods store and creates a warm and inviting space for people to continue their healing journey.

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    33 mins
  • Gut Inflammation, Markers and Management with Dan Sipple
    Sep 26 2024

    Explore the intricacies of gut inflammation management with naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist Dan Sipple. Drawing from his personal battle with Epstein-Barr virus, chronic fatigue, and celiac disease; Dan offers unique insights into integrative health approaches.

    This episode provides a comprehensive exploration of gut health, from dysbiosis mechanisms to the microbiome's role in autoimmune recovery, while delving into critical aspects of celiac disease diagnosis and treatment.

    Gain valuable insights into streamlining the patient journey for gut issues through strategic intake forms, comprehensive patient history, and advanced testing methodologies.

    Episode highlights:

    • Celiac disease diagnosis and psychological impacts
    • Patient intake strategies for gut issues
    • Fecal calprotectin testing
    • Diverse fibre sources for optimal gut health
    • Nutraceuticals for gut inflammation: EGCG and HMOs
    • Integrative approaches to autoimmune conditions
    • Microbiome's role in long-term health recovery
    • Dietary recommendations for gut health optimisation

    About Dan

    From a path of illness, to discovery and eventually recovery, Dan Sipple has ridden the waves of medicine and wellness first hand.

    As a result of his personal experience and clinical expertise, he has a unique ability to recognise where to begin with every individual he works with. Dan’s method does not feature cookie-cutter protocols and recipes for wellness, but rather offers fully customised treatment plans for his patients which he considers the backbone of his approach and successful clinical outcomes.

    Dan is a fully qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist and herbalist with a Bachelor of Health Science. He is a registered member of the Australian National Therapists Association (ANTA).

    His multimodality approach features elements of both Allopathic and complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) and he regularly employs Western diagnostics in accompaniment with functional & integrative testing to help him reach the best possible patient outcomes.

    Dan is passionate about the areas of gut & microbiome modulation, hormone optimisation, autoimmune illness, stealth infections, immunity and anti-ageing medicines.

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    46 mins
  • Beyond Exhaustion- Navigating Burnout with Kath McFarlane & Jo Cooper
    Sep 12 2024

    Explore corporate burnout solutions with experts Kath McFarlane and Jo Cooper, who transitioned from high-stress careers to functional medicine. Learn about burnout's impact on mental health, productivity, and business costs. Discover strategies to combat burnout through holistic wellness approaches, focusing on nutrition, movement, and emotional well-being.

    Episode highlights:

    1. Personal burnout experiences in investment banking and law
    2. Remote work's role in exacerbating burnout
    3. Gen Z and millennial burnout trends
    4. Health Reflex: A holistic approach to corporate wellness
    5. Nutrition and supplementation for burnout recovery
    6. Integrating wellness into daily work routines
    7. The fertility-burnout connection
    8. Creating resilient, productive workplaces

    About Jo:

    • 8+ years as a corporate lawyer with HSBC, AEGIS Research and AAPT, in Hong Kong and Sydney
    • 4+ years owning and running a cooking school centered on healthy living with a Euro-Asian focus
    • Entrepreneur, Cookbook author “Our Tamarama Kitchen”
    • LLB (UTS), MIntRel (Sydney University), BScNutrDiet (Endeavour) – ongoing 2018-24, Dip Putonghua (Beijing Language & Cultural University)


    About Kath:

    • 15 + years as a Naturopathic Practitioner
    • Previously, 10+ years investment banking with Société Générale Australia Ltd, SG London Commodity Derivates, SG Singapore and UBS
    • 5+ years commercial experience with CSR and TNT
    • B. Bus (UTS), Adv Dip Naturopathy

    About Health Reflex
    The Health Reflex is a game-changing preventative health and wellness company that has developed personalised programs to help individuals such as you live and work to your potential. Our core principles are rooted in evidence-based medicine, with an unwavering dedication to proactive healthcare, enabling individuals to set their own path to health and wellbeing. We base our approach on four key pillars: nutrition, physical activity, social connections and emotional wellbeing.

    Connect with Health Reflex: Wellness Programs | The Health Reflex

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    35 mins
  • Mastering Income Diversification for Health Practitioners with Tammy Guest
    Aug 29 2024

    Explore innovative strategies for diversifying your healthcare practice with expert Tammy Guest. Learn how to overcome the limitations of traditional one-on-one consultations and expand your professional reach.

    This episode offers practical insights on creating multiple income streams, combating burnout, and leveraging your expertise through digital platforms and alternative service models.

    Episode highlights:

    1. The Four P's of practice success: People, Profile, Profit, Peace of Mind
    2. Recognising signs of burnout and the need for practice diversification
    3. Strategies for overcoming fear and fostering entrepreneurial curiosity
    4. Developing e-courses and digital content for passive income
    5. Balancing traditional practice with innovative service models
    6. Leveraging personal experiences to enhance client connections
    7. Exploring hybrid events and community-based health education
    8. Time management and self-care while diversifying

    About Tammy:
    Hey There! I’m Tammy Guest.

    Business Mentor, Speaker, Author, Facilitator and Freedom-Seeker.

    It’s my mission to amplify the mindset, lifestyle and possibilities for change-makers like you so that you can go out there and activate change for your clients, yourself and the world.

    My passion lies in facilitating the expansion of possibilities for driven entrepreneurs. Through guided mentoring and immersive experiences, I drive your ability to create a business and a lifestyle that is beautifully aligned to you and allows you the perfect environment to create, innovate, and lead in ways you haven’t been able to.

    Connect with Tammy:

    Website: https://www.tammyguest.com

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/tammyguests

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/tammyguests

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    46 mins
  • Optimising Metabolic Health for Women with Lara Briden and Kira Sutherland
    Aug 15 2024

    Take a dive deep into women's metabolic health with experts Lara Briden and Kira Sutherland. Uncover cutting-edge strategies to combat insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and cardiovascular risks in women.

    This episode explores the intricate connections between gut microbiome, hormonal balance, and mitochondrial function in optimising metabolic wellness. Gain insights into personalised nutrition, exercise protocols, and evidence-based supplementation for enhancing metabolic flexibility and overall health outcomes.

    Episode highlights:

    1. Insulin resistance and pre-diabetes: Identifying key biomarkers
    2. Gut-brain axis: Impact on metabolic endotoxemia and inflammation
    3. Mitochondrial biogenesis: Exercise strategies for optimal function
    4. Hormonal influences: PCOS, menopause, and metabolic health
    5. Circadian rhythm optimisation for metabolic homeostasis
    6. Nutraceutical interventions: Myo-inositol, glycine, and adaptogens
    7. Personalised nutrition: Fasted vs. fed exercise protocols
    8. Ultra-processed foods: Metabolic consequences and alternatives

    Connect with Lara: Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary
    Purchase Lara's Book: Metabolism Repair for Women

    Connect with Kira: Uberhealth® with Sports Nutritionist Kira Sutherland
    Purchase Metabolic Health and Vitality for Women Over 40 course

    Register for "Optimising Metabolic Health in Women Workshop with Lara and Kira: Workshop: Optimising Metabolic Health in Women - Kira Sutherland

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    54 mins