Our guest in this episode is clinical naturopath, herbalist, nutritionist and founder of Kiyah Wellness, Lauren Jane. In this episode, Lauren and Gabe explore the fascinating connection between digestion and women's hormonal cycles at different life stages such as menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. She also provides practical steps to improve gut health, from simple adjustments to lifestyle habits to stress management techniques, sharing her very positive personal...

Meet Amelia Kruse, a Conscious Leadership Coach who has spent the last seven years building the self-leadership and collective leadership powers of hundreds of creative executives, professionals and entrepreneurs. With an intuitive and expansive style that focuses on developing aware, integrated and powerful individuals who can experiment and take action towards meaningful impact, Amelia helps her clients unlock their innate strengths, tap into their underlying vision, values and...

The question I get asked all the time is, "I can't seem to get on top of my stress. What can I do?" In this solo episode, I explain the difference between acute and chronic stress and discuss the science-based protocols that help us prevent long-term stress and burnout. I talk about the tools I personally use to manage my stress levels, from the type of meditation I do daily, to the amount of protein we need, to the specific vitamins, herbs and supplements I take. At the end of this episode,...

In Ayurveda, ritucharya or seasonal routines are one of the key principles in the maintenance of good health. Every season has its own set of principles and practices that relate to the seasonal characteristics of that particular time of year, and to practice ritucharya is to understand how the seasons affect the energetic forces - known as doshas in Ayurveda - of our bodymind. In this last episode of the Ritucharya Series, Gabe chats with Organic India's Sarada Martin about the tools and...

Ema Taylor is a degree qualified naturopath, clinical nutritionist, certified fertility awareness educator and the founder of OVIENE - an online reproductive healthcare platform and the natural beauty columnist for Wellbeing magazine. She is also the mother to a 3 year old girl and a newborn baby boy. Her journey started after years of experimenting with contraceptive methods without proper education, which resulted in an array of emotional, reproductive and endocrine health...

Ananda Mahony is a naturopath with a special interest in working with people who are struggling with chronic, ongoing pain that's caused by a wide range of conditions such as neuropathy, endometriosis, migraine, IBS and fibromyalgia, autoimmune or injury-related pain amongst others. Feeling frustrated by the number of patients she saw getting recommended isolated pain management strategies and treatments, Ananda set out to provide a much more holistic approach to pain management. This...

Liv Kaplan is a holistic nutritionist (BSc), recipe creator and self-proclaimed healthy chef who you may know as the creator of beautifully plated, mouthwatering yet healthy recipes that are refined sugar-free and focus on real, whole food. Liv has a particular interest in how what we are eating affects our minds and moods, and measures success by how happy and well we feel. Even as a young teenager - before Instagram was invented and wellness influencers became prevalent - she was often...

Meet Lottie Dalziel, a journalist, podcaster, NSW Young Australian of the Year of 2023, the founder of Banish, an education platform that helps Australians reduce their waste, as well as the Banish Recycling and Disposal initiative (BRAD). Needless to say, Lottie has fast become the leading voice for sustainability in Australia. Since founding her B-Corp, eco-friendly business Banish in 2018, Lottie has set out on her mission to educate Australians on how to live to ensure a more sustainable...

In Ayurveda, ritucharya or seasonal routines are one of the key principles in the maintenance of good health. Every season has its own set of principles and practices that relate to the seasonal characteristics of that particular time of year, and to practice ritucharya is to understand how the seasons affect the energetic forces - known as doshas in Ayurveda - of our bodymind. As we move into Autumn this month, Gabe and Sarada Martin of Organic India chat about how we can get ourselves...

In this month's episode, we have with us Remi Odisho, an Integrative Medicine Naturopath from Melbourne Integrative Oncology Group talking to us about the big C word... not Covid, but cancer. With a background in biomedical sciences, western herbal medicine and ongoing studies in Chinese Medicine, Remi brings a truly unique perspective to the field of integrative oncology where he combines the best of multiple disciplines to treat and care for the whole person. This month's episode with...

Jason Grant is nothing if not inspiring. He is an Interior Stylist, Creative Director, Author, Designer and Stylist for big brands, books, magazines, stores and restaurants around Australia, but we know him best as the creative genius behind many of the refurbished motels we've stayed at in the Byron Bay area, such as the Blue Water Motel. Jason is also the author of several bestselling books, including his new book, Force of Nature. Jason is most certainly a big name in the world of...

Behind the boutique Australian natural beauty brand Ere Perez  is Ere herself – a vivacious yet down-to-earth entrepreneur with a passion for clean, sustainable skincare. If you met Ere, you'd get a sense of something very special about her — perhaps it is the mystical influence of her Latin heritage. A childhood spent in Mexico with a traditional medicine man grandfather and a mother’s flair for home remedies and beauty recipes made Ere curious about nature and healing. Ere obtained a...

In Ayurveda, ritucharya or seasonal routines are one of the key principles in the maintenance of good health. Every season has its own set of principles and practices that relate to the seasonal characteristics of that particular time of year, and to practice ritucharya is to understand how the seasons affect the energetic forces - known as doshas in Ayurveda - of our bodymind. In this episode, Gabe is joined by Sarada Martin from the well-known tea brand, Organic India, who shares what...

It's been more than three years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but millions of people are still suffering from symptoms of long COVID. In many, these symptoms are still present months after being infected, and research now tells us that they can even come and go for a number of years. While COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, it has a wide-ranging impact on the entire body, including causing neuro-inflammation, digestive issues and extreme fatigue. This month, we speak to...

Montana is an environmental engineer, artist, activist, devoted mother, and founder of Bluem, an Australian natural skincare brand committed to re-wilding the beauty industry to heal the people and the planet. Launched in 2020, Bluem's profit-for-purpose model combats climate change and fosters a connection with nature, inspiring change among Montana's 250,000+ conscious community.  Montana's diverse journey, from environmental engineering to international modeling, has been enriched by...

Meet Jules and her husband of 25 years James Galloway. Outwardly successful, accomplished and thriving, but inwardly battling symptoms like forgetfulness, difficulties completing tasks, inability to switch off... After years of believing that these were simply personal failings or "things wrong with them", in 2022, both Jules and James were diagnosed with Adult ADHD at 50 and 46 years old respectively. Since then, guided by Naturopath Jules' passion for diving into the literature and...

Carla Wrenn is an Integrative Naturopath & Nutritionist who completed postgraduate studies in Integrative Oncology, Autoimmune Diseases and Functional Medicine within Australia and the USA. Carla’s time is spent consulting in the area of complex and chronic diseases, especially Long COVID and Oncology support from her clinic, Peninsula Herbal Dispensary & Naturopathic Clinic. She has also educated over 1000 practitioners with her unique approach to naturopathic functional medicine...

As our lifespans increase, it becomes paramount to understand the mechanisms that contribute to premature ageing and cognitive decline, and more importantly find ways to prevent or combat them. This month, join Gabe and brain health expert, Jo Grabyn, as they peer into the intricate complexities of neurodegenerative diseases, uncovering the factors that accelerate brain ageing, and examining the latest advancements in research and treatment options. Jo Grabyn is the founder of Bounce...

Steven Judge is a Clinical Naturopath and Nutritionist and an Integrated Healing Practitioner with a private practice in Sydney. He has a special interest in chronic digestive disorders and mental health, and his practice focuses heavily on the role of the gut microbiome in not just digestive disorders such as gut dysbiosis, intestinal permeability (leaky gut) and Small intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), but also in histamine intolerance and mental health issues. In this episode, Gabe...

One of Australia's best-loved Naturopaths, Anthia has over 28 years of clinical naturopathic practice, with a specialist focus on Women's Health. Anthia is the founder of Apothēca by Anthia, where she consults with patients in Paddington, Sydney and Akademeia by Anthia, her online library of best-in-class courses. Anthia is also the author of the stunning book "I Am Food: Eating Your Way to Health", which was recently updated in January 2023. In this beautiful conversation, Gabe and...

Neil O’Sullivan and Su Tuttle are the brilliant minds and the married duo behind Nimbus Co, Australia’s first infrared sauna studio which now boasts four stunning locations around Australia as well as a digital content platform Nimbus Wellness.  Su is a qualified nutritionist by trade and is currently also the co-founder of Foile, an ethical and refillable skincare label. Neil hails from a diverse marketing, PR and advertising background, and is also a semi-professional soccer player in...

Jacqui Lewis is the co-founder of The Broad Place, a global meditation school sharing ancient knowledge and modern neuroscience, tools and experiences for higher grade living.  A writer, educator, facilitator and speaker on clarity and high grade living, Jacqui, through The Broad Place, not only teaches meditation via in-person experiences and online workshops, but also hosts immersive retreats globally. She has also published a number of must-read books, including High Grade Living and The...

Jess Wilson is a Functional Nutritionist, Gut Health and Hormone Practitioner and All-Round Wellness Coach. She's also a busy mum, an ocean lover and runner (an ex professional athlete!). After years of living an extremely fast-paced lifestyle and pushing her body to its limits, it all culminated in Jess having a hard time getting pregnant, difficulties through her pregnancies and finally two very sick babies. Through her four year long fight for their health that would very nearly break...

Michael Thomsen is a herbalist, naturopath and original author of the popular Phytotherapy Desk Reference now in its fifth edition having sold 10,000 copies worldwide. He has a Master of Science, Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Swinburne University, and a PhD scholar from Sydney University Medical School, and has extensive industry experience as past technical manager of leading herbal medicine companies in Australia. Currently based in Tasmania, Michael specialises in integrative...