In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa discuss how a history of eating disorders/disordered eating can influence gut health and hormones. Jessica and Carissa talk over: - How common eating disorder history is and what they see clinically - The long-term impacts of eating disorders - The impact of eating disorder history on the gut long term and what needs to be considered - The impact of eating disorder history on hormones - The importance of time for healing...

In this Q&A episode Jessica & Carissa cover listeners questions such as: - Is it important to have carbohydrates with each meal; if so what are some healthy carbohydrates? - What does a day on your plate look like for your training? Do you track macros? - Why is protein important and how much do we really need? Plus more! ======================================== Show Notes: Carissa recommended Portable Ice Baths (note Carissa has just purchased an ice batch #notsponsored...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa revisit a popular topic - Why your bowel movements provide an intrinsic understanding of your gut health. Jessica and Carissa discuss: 1. Why knowing about your stools is important clinically. 2. Different types and presentation of stools. 3. What blood, mucus and undigested food mean in stools. 4. The importance of stool colour. 5. How often stools 'should' be passed and what variations mean. 6. How stool presentation...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by Clinical Nutritionist Melanie Fenwick from The JCN Clinic. Jessica and Melanie share their own personal training history and how as clinical nutritionists they have weaved in their knowledge of nutrition to maximise their performance. Jessica and Melanie discuss: 1. Their background with sports/training and nutrition and how they became interwoven. 2. What each of their focus areas are with sports/training and their...

In today's special episode Jessica and Carissa are joined by Danielle Renee, Founder of the Bobbie Charles Empire - Dermal Therapist, Speaker and Business Consultant. Danielle shares her expertise that won her Australia’s Best Dermal Therapist at last years industry awards. This episode covers: 1. The common skin conditions The JCN Clinic treats and how the clinic incorporates therapies beyond assessment of underlying cause and diet. 2. How to choose the right products for your skin...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by Dr Paula Smith Brown, a PhD-qualified paediatric Accredited Practising Dietitian who holds an adjunct lecturer position at the Centre for Microbiome Research, Queensland University of Technology, in addition to her role as Healthcare Science Liaison at Co-Biome. Paula discusses with Jessica: - What is the best way to test your gut & what is Metagenomics testing? - How diet influences the microbiome with respect to...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by Eloise Hyne from JCN. Eloise speaks candidly about her own struggles with fertility and how this has impacted her passion to help others in this area. Eloise shares: - How fertility takes more than one and the importance of addressing health of the mother and father where possible (with respect to same sex couples and egg freezing) - The steps we can take when looking at getting ready for conception independently as as a...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa discuss the key areas that need to be considered when working on improving your gut health. With the New Year upon on us many are looking to improve their gut health and this episode is a critical listen regarding where to start and how to get lasting results. Jessica and Carissa talk over: - What does improving your gut or ‘resetting’ your gut mean? - What are common issues we can have with our gut? - Step #1 Where to...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa share their annual practical tips on navigating Christmas and the holiday period from a food, alcohol, and self-preservation perspective. This is the last episode of the season for 2023 so we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for support and wish you a fabulous and enjoyable Christmas. Jessica and Carissa look forward to being in your ears in 2024! ========== Recommendations: Carissa recommended Altina...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by JCNs Clinical Nutritionist Christine Smith to discuss Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Christine shares her in-depth knowledge from her own personal experience with CFS through to clinical practice. Christine covers the challenges of diagnosis and living with CFS through to clinical management and treatment options, plus more. ========= Get the Easy Meals Food Plan here -->...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa cover listens questions with their popular Q&A sessions. They discuss competitive inhibition of minerals in supplements and foods and what you need to be (and not) concerned about, their food philosophy and how it has changed over their years of practice, and how to support family induced anxiety over the holiday period - plus more! ========= Get the Easy Meals Food Plan here -->...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by JCNs Clinical Nutritionist Eloise Hyne who openly shares her health and nutrition journey. Eloise covers how her own hormonal health issues led her down the path of alternative care and nutrition and how this has influenced her growth as a mother of 4 kids. Eloise shares her passion for hormones and nutritional health not only in relation to adults, but also with respect to growing teens and young ones. ======== Follow...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa discuss the importance of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) for your health. They break down EFA’s with relatable conversation and analogies, whilst chatting specifically over: • What are Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) • What do EFAs do in the body? • What foods do we eat to get EFAs? • EFA deficiency signs • Other nutraceutical benefits of EFA’s Plus more! ========= Carissa recommended Sex Education on Netflix Jessica...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa discuss easy to implement tips for create diversity in your diet. They also talk over why dietary diversity is so critical for overall health and well-being. ======== Recommendations: Carissa recommends - knitting or buying homemade knits. Jessica recommends - trying fennel as abundant seasonal vegetable right now. ========= The JCN Clinic Podcast is a place where Jessica and Carissa get real about nutrition and living a...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica is joined by JCN's Roshelle Colegrove who openly shares her own journey with chronic gut issues. Roshelle talks through the years of navigating and dealing with distressing gut symptoms and the impact this had on her daily life. She shares turning points that helped push her in the right direction to finally see positive outcomes, whilst also being open and transparent regarding the work she continues to put in to feel...

In this very special episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show, Carissa shares her own personal story related to her recent health scare and the action she took to create positive and inspiring change. Carissa talks about her history with oestrogen issues and how a family breast cancer diagnosis led her to re-test her hormones uncovering some daunting findings. Carissa shares the actions she took and how this encompassed all areas of her life, from nutrition to lifestyle, from weight management...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast show Jessica and Carissa discuss the detrimental effects of taking ‘healthy eating’ too far. They share how obsessive behaviour and control can lead to deleterious outcomes leading to poor mental and physical health. In addition, they discuss real-life client examples of where skewed information pertaining to health has resulted in negative outcomes. Jessica and Carissa also discuss how today’s social media climate has led to a rise of fear mongering...

In this episode of The JCN Clinic Podcast Show Jessica and Carissa are once again joined by Stephen Eddy from ATP Science. Stevo shares useful and practical tips for understanding health research and breaks this down in relation to the 'hot topics’ below. Stevo highlights how research can be used appropriately yet also skewed by others to represent claims. Topics discussed in regard to research are: Is Collagen a waste of money? Do animal fats & protein feed cancer and/or cause cancer?...

In this Q&A episode Jessica & Carissa cover listeners questions such as: - Does diet effect autoimmunity, in particular rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - How to reduce cholesterol levels (with high LDL) for someone eating a mostly plant based diet? - Recommendations of liver capsules for low iron and what brands? - Dairy substitutes with dairy causing constipation and bloating Plus more! ======================================== Show Notes: Carissa recommended The Australian Good Oil...

In this episode Jessica is joined by Clinical Nutritionist Melanie Fenwick to discuss the major health benefits of exercise for woman. Jessica and Melanie cover: - Why we need to move beyond training/exercise focus for aesthetics. - How regular movement can help with assisting our natural detoxification process inclusive of lymphatics. - The major benefits of exercise/training for metabolic health - Why muscle building is the optimal tool for fat loss. - How we can include exercise...

In today’s episode Jessica & Carissa are joined by Dr Brad Leech, a PhD-qualified Clinical Nutritionist specialising in chronic autoimmune conditions and complex gastrointestinal disorders. Brad answers some of our listeners questions surrounding functional gut testing and the considerations we need to take in board when using this significant testing tool. Brad, Jessica & Carissa cover: - How the gut is influenced by external and internal parameters and its transient nature in...

In today’s episode, Jessica is joined by Mason Taylor, tonic herbalist, wellness educator, podcast host and founder of SuperFeast. Their discussion is filled with loads of inspiration and educational pearls such as: - How Superfeast was born and how its developed over the years - The exciting direction Superfeast is taking and how Mason has grown and adapted with Superfeast and its continual reach - Taoist Tonic Herbalism - How Superfeast sources their medicinal mushrooms and standard of...

In today's Q&A episode Jessica and Carissa cover some popular client & listener questions such as (1) When to use Antibiotics, (2) Glucose Tolerance Testing with Pregnancy, (3) How To Save Money on Food in the Current Climate... ========================== Show Notes: Low Cost Vegetarian Meals suggestions: Sticky Ginger Tamari Tofu - https://jessicacox.com.au/recipe/2018/09/21/sticky-ginger-tamari-tofu-eggplant/ Pumpkin & Mung Bean Dhal - ...

In todays episode Jessica is joined by Clinical Naturopath Mickayla Hosking to discuss key foods and herbs that you can include to strengthen your immunity. This episode is jam-packed with ideas! From recipes, to medicinal foods to include on a daily basis, to the best liquid herbs and how to use them - don't miss it! ===================== Show Notes: Get Mickayla's Herbal Honey recipe here https://www.rosemarynaturopathy.com.au/product-page/herbal-first-aid Learn more about our Acute...