In this episode, WE DIVE INTO the topic of egg donation. WE GO DEEP with Kim who OPENS UP about her experience of becoming an egg donor. Why did she donate eggs? Donor eggs are in demand and unfortunately it can be difficult accessing them.Would you consider donating your eggs?I hope you enjoy this episode. Connect with The Fanny Mechanic:Email: [email protected]: www.drandreadis.com.auWebsite: www.thefannymechanic.comInstagram: @dr_tash_the_fanny_mechanicFacebook: Dr...

Welcome everyone to The Fanny Mechanic Show.    I am your host Dr Natasha Andreadis (aka Dr Tash) and this episode is proudly brought to you by City Fertility, global leaders in fertility and IVF.    In this episode, WE DIVE INTO the topic of being Childfree by Choice. WE GO DEEP with Journalist Shelly Horton who OPENS UP about her reasons for choosing not to have her own biological children. We also discuss other topics such as vaginal steaming, the importance of financial education for...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of the Perimenopause. WE GO DEEP with Journalist Shelly Horton who OPENS UP about her experience of this roller coaster time in a woman’s life.   A little bit about Shelly. Shelly Horton is the personification of confidence. She’s a journalist, TV presenter, MC and runs her own company ShellShocked Media where she teaches media and presentation training.  She runs The Confidence Course where she helps people find their inner Beyoncé. For six years, Shelly has...

Hello and Goodbye for 2021. Wow what I year! I think I said the same last year. Firstly, THANK YOU dear listener. You have no idea how humbled I am that in this world full of fantastic podcasts, you give some time to listen to The Fanny Mechanic. Gratitude for all my patients who make suggestions for the episodes and to the amazing guests I have had the pleasure of learning from this year. Thank you to my producer Darcy Milne and his team at Pro Podcast Production. They are winners of the...

WE DIVE INTO Holistic Dentistry. WE GO DEEP with Dentist Ron Ehrlich who OPENS UP about his unique approach to dentistry and his book, A Life Less Stressed: the five pillars of health. After you listen to this podcast, you may see dentists in a very different light. I had a great conversation with Ron about the mouth and anus and many things in between. We dived into his book where we mainly focused on two of the chapters - Dental Stress and Postural Stress. Dr Ron is one of Australia’s...

WE DIVE INTO 100 Ways to Relax: Part 2. WE GO DEEP with Naturopath Brooke Schiller who OPENS UP about 50 ways to relax that she curated using suggestions made by her clients at Halsa Health. In the last episode of the Fanny Mechanic, we went through 50 ways to relax out of a list of 100 with her colleague Jennifer Ward. In this episode, we go through the second lot of 50 suggestions.  A little bit about Brooke Schiller. She is a degree-qualified naturopath and nutritionist based in Sydney,...

WE DIVE INTO 100 Ways to Relax. WE GO DEEP with Naturopath Jennifer Ward who OPENS UP her list of ways to relax that she curated using suggestions made by her clients. We go through 50 suggestions and in the next episode we go through the second 50, with Naturopath and Nutritionist Brooke Schiller who works with Jennifer at Halsa Health. A little bit about Jennifer Ward: She is a Senior Naturopath and owner of Halsa Health; is trained in herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, health &...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Testosterone in Women. WE GO DEEP with Pharmacist Adele Tahan who OPENS UP about her knowledge and experience in this area. What is testosterone? How does her pharmacy approach a woman who has low sexual desire?  What are the causes of testosterone deficiency? What are the indications for use of testosterone in women; what are pros and cons of use? We discuss a testosterone formulation designed for women and its ingredients. Do you have low libido? Is it...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Low tox beauty and products in pregnancy. WE GO DEEP with Naturopath Jennifer Ward who OPENS UP about how she approached chemical exposures in preparing for pregnancy.   Why should women care about their skin care regime and the types of products they use when preparing for pregnancy and when pregnant?   Should the male partner also use low tox products?   What chemicals / substances should be avoided in skin care products?   How do you figure out what is...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Preparing for and Getting through Pregnancy. WE GO DEEP with Naturopath Jennifer Ward who OPENS UP about how she prepared for pregnancy and about her experience in all trimesters of pregnancy and birth. We discuss the benefits of taking 12 months to prepare for pregnancy instead of the commonly recommended 3 months.   Why should we care about periconception health? Jennifer chats about how she prepared for baby including her lifestyle, diet, minimizing chemical...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Gender Creative Parenting. WE GO DEEP with Dr Kyl Myers who OPENS UP about her experiencing in raising her child without gender. Dr. Kyl Myers is a sociologist, award-winning educator, and globally recognized advocate of gender creative parenting. Kyl’s TEDx talk, "Want Gender Equality? Let’s Get Creative", encourages people to rethinkchildhood gender socialization in an effort to break up the binary before it begins. Kyl is the creator of www.raisingzoomer.com the...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Femtech. WE GO DEEP with Megan Capriccio CEO & Co-Founder of the FemTech Collective. Megan OPENS UP about the FemTech industry.  What does FemTech mean?  According to Wikipaedia “Femtech (or female technology) is a term applied to a category of software, diagnostics, products, and services that use technology often to focus on women's health. This sector includes fertility solutions, period-tracking apps, pregnancy and nursing care, women's sexual wellness, and...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. WE GO DEEP with dietician Stefanie Valakas also known as the Dietologist. Stefanie OPENS UP about Omega 3 Fatty acids.  What are they? Why are they a big deal? Where do we get them from in our diet? Their role in women’s health such as PCOS, endometriosis, fertility and pregnancy. We discuss Omega 3 supplements. Connect with Stefanie Valakas:  Website: thedietologist.com.au Instagram @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian Facebook Pages: The...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of the Endometriosis and the diet. WE GO DEEP with dietician Stefanie Valakas also known as the Dietologist. Stefanie OPENS UP about her own personal experience of being diagnosed with endometriosis and why this has helped her develop a specific interest in helping women manage their period pain through diet. The recently launched Australian Endometriosis Clinical Practice Guideline commented on dietary therapies such as a gluten and dairy free diets; vegetarian and...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of the Mediterranean Diet. WE GO DEEP with dietician Stefanie Valakas also known as the Dietologist. Stefanie OPENS UP about what the Mediterranean diet is and why it’s hailed as the world healthiest diet from benefiting mental health, heart health, diabetes and reproduction. Should everyone trying to conceive follow the Mediterranean diet? What kind of fish are consumed as part of this diet? Why is olive oil such a big deal? Why should Australian’s buy Australian...

WE DIVE INTO something a little different. I was interviewed for a great podcast show called the LGBTQ+ Let’s Get Behind the Questions PODCAST . I GO DEEP with hosts Nic Hennessy and Nick Christian and I’m sharing this episode with you. So who are Nick and Nic?  They are the dynamic duo who host Woolworths Group's first LGBTQ+ Podcast Let's Get Behind the Questions. This podcast is released weekly and it aims to educate Allies, and gives LGBTQ+ Team Members a voice by sharing their stories...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Teas for General Health. WE GO DEEP with naturopath and owner of Apotheca , Anthia Koullouros. I introduced Anthia in the previous episode of the Fanny Mechanic, where we talked about her philosophy behind her tea making and lots of other things tea. In this episode, Anthia OPENS UP further about the wonderful, general health benefits of drinking her teas and how she goes about creating them. From Marshmallow root to Lavender fields and Clove buds, it’s all about the...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of Teas and Gynaecology. WE GO DEEP with naturopath and owner of Apotheca, Anthia Koullouros. Anthia OPENS UP about the wonderful benefits of drinking tea and how she goes about creating her teas including her latest range inspired by Greece. We chat about her PMS and perimenopause blend – The Graces. Its ingredients….from sage to rose petals. Why did Anthia get into developing teas in the first place? What is the difference between a tea and tisane? How does she...

WE DIVE INTO the topic of donor sperm counselling. WE GO DEEP with fertility counsellor Dr Melissa Oxlad. Melissa OPENS UP about the reasons why counselling is necessary prior to the use of donor sperm. Why do people using donor sperm need counselling? How many sessions of counselling are needed? What topics are covered in counselling? What are the risks and benefits of using donor sperm? What are the potential impacts of using donor sperm? Why is it important that we read to young...

WE GO FOR OUR LAST DIVE INTO the book, Members Club A User’s Guide to the Penis by Dr Piet Hoebeke, a Urologist. WE GO BALLS DEEP with my good friend Alex Noddy Ballesteros.  This is the 4th and final episode where Alex and I dissect the last 3 chapters of Dr Piet’s book all about the penis. We discuss chapters on penile abnormalities, the disturbed relationship between man and his penis and looking after your g******s. Some of the questions that come up include: Is a bent penis...

WE DIVE INTO the book, Members Club A User’s Guide to the Penis by Dr Piet Hoebeke, a Urologist. WE GO BALLS DEEP with my good friend Alex Noddy Ballesteros. Over a series of 4 episodes, Alex and I have a few s*****g conversations based on each chapter of Dr Piet’s book. In this 3rd episode we go through chapters in the book covering sperm and men’s plumbing. We follow the passage of sperm from testicle to the vagina. The vagina is acidic. Why is that? Semen can taste funky. Is there a good...