In this episode of the Wellness Collective, I sit down with Maarten, a seasoned practitioner in psychedelic therapy and Eastern philosophy. Maarten shares his transformative journey from corporate life to guiding others through psychedelic experiences and mindfulness practices. We explore the impact of psychedelics on mental health, the philosophy of Spinoza, and the benefits of integrating meditation and breathwork into daily life. Maarten discusses the importance of connecting with nature...

In this episode of the Wellness Collective, I reconnect with Emilia Quijano, a dedicated TCM practitioner. Emilia shares her inspiring journey from historian to healer, delving into the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We explore the significance of TCM in addressing the emotional and physical needs of patients, including the treatment of children, the impact of stress, and the body’s natural rhythms. Emilia offers a profound look at how TCM bridges the gap between ancient...

In this episode of the Wellness Collective, I reconnect with Kellie, a spiritual healer and former educator. Kellie shares her journey from teaching to becoming a spiritual guide, emphasising the importance of emotional support for women and children. We explore the challenges of motherhood, the impact of generational trauma, and the transformative power of spiritual healing. Kellie provides deep insights into the journey of healing after miscarriage, offering hope and guidance for those...

In this episode of the Wellness Collective, we reconnect with Suzy Wilson from Bottoms Up Colonics. Suzy shares her fascinating journey from social work to becoming a pioneer in colon hydrotherapy. We delve into the misconceptions about colonics, the benefits of their unique technique, and how gut health impacts overall wellness. Suzy explains the critical role of hydration, the importance of a balanced gut microbiome, and the transformative effects of colonics on mental and physical...

In this episode of the Wellness Collective, we reconnect with Dr. Lara Briden, a renowned naturopathic doctor and author. Lara shares her insights on menopause, hormone therapy, and the critical role of metabolic health. We dive deep into the misconceptions about estrogen, the benefits of a whole food diet, and how our modern lifestyle impacts women's health. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and welcoming Dr. Lara Briden 00:00:19 - Reconnecting after five years and discussing Lara's new...

In this episode of the Wellness Collective, we sit down with the incredible Rachael, who shares her journey from competing in Miss Universe to becoming a prominent wellness advocate. Rachel opens up about her unexpected start in the media industry, her passion for health, and the challenges she faced along the way. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and welcoming Rachael 00:00:21 - Rachael's first experience on national television 00:02:05 - Embracing challenging situations for personal...

There has been an increase in people experiencing hair loss and shedding post pandemic. In this episode Nat shares why we have seen this sudden change and how you can profile your individual symptoms to treat the root cause of your hair loss. Nat shares how it is possible to turn your hair health around, kick start your regrowth and slow down greying hair.  In this episode you’ll hear; Why there are so many people suddenly facing hair loss and ageing hair What speeds up hair loss Common...

There’s a common theme Nat has seen repeatedly in the clinic - most patients' stress isn’t actually their own but rather something or somebody in their life that keeps circling back. Whether it is a co-worker or a loved one, it’s this stress that keeps the patient in a circling state of illness. In this episode Nat unpacks this idea and gives you 3 steps to help to overcome it. Nat talks about; The common theme she’s seen over 20 years How to identify where your stress is actually coming...

Rarely do the layers of our health get assessed when it comes to skin care, but according to Dr Ben Johnson, we’ve been doing skincare wrong for far too long. In this episode Dr Ben shares how he went from sports medicine to skin care as he recognised this fact - we’d been approaching skin care from the wrong angle and it was time to shake things up. He shares; exactly what’s wrong with skin care as it stands today what made his concepts different and why teen skin and the mistakes often...

Anxiety is something we’ve come to accept as being part of our lives, but what does it mean to actually reset your anxiety? Georgie Collinson helps people face their anxiety and not only understand it better but helps decipher the messages your body is telling you during times of high anxiety. In this episode Georgie talks about; Identifying anxiety and the difference between anxiety and stress What is high functioning anxiety How there are so many things demanding our attention and how it...

As total of 896 million people worldwide suffer from IBS and for Dr Vincent Pedre, gut illness and especially leaky gut is an increasing silent epidemic that causes a range of health issues including heart disease, diabetes, depression and anxiety. In today's episode, Dr Vincent shares his insights into gut health after dedicating years to his patients to live happier and healthier lives free from gut issues. In this episode Dr Vincent shares; How an MD found himself more invested in a gut...

Women are different every single day of their cycle which means how you felt yesterday and how you feel tomorrow could be worlds apart. This can at times see us landing in a funk. But it’s not the only reason we may feel flat or unmotivated - our busy lifestyles and the chaos of life can see us feeling overwhelmed too. In this episode, Nat shares a few quick tips on how you can quickly get yourself out of a funk and put a spring back in your step. Nat talks about; cycle syncing -...

2020 came with massive world change. But one person who wasn’t surprised by this was David the Medium. David predicted lockdowns amongst other now facts and became a voice people turned to for insight during the pandemic. In this episode David talks about how he developed his abilities and how he now uses it to help others. In this episode you will learn; How David moved from the corporate world to using his psychic abilities How aligning with his authentic self has allowed him to do what...

Many mothers are asking this question - what kind of birth control should I be considering for my daughter? In this episode Nat talks about what she considers to be the best approach and why the real gift we can give our daughters is body wisdom. Nat shares specifically; Why the menstrual cycle is so important How we must be their best example Birth control options The fear of pregnancy How we can take back our own power with our cycle and body wisdom See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Many of us wish we had more hours in the day, but what would you do with those hours even if you did? Dynamite couple Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst realised they had some superpowers when it came to carving out more time for the things they loved. In this episode they share their top hacks to help you have more time to live a happier and more fruitful life with less clutter and overwhelm. They share; Why they wrote the book Time Magic How they discovered they had made small...

Surrendering has to be one of the most difficult practices to cultivate, but with it comes a secret superpower. In this episode Self Help Teacher Gabby Bernstein helps us unpack how we can begin to surrender with more ease when we can tap into our inner guidance. Gabby Shares; How pregnancy and parenting has changed her as a person and teacher Why you don’t have to hit rock bottom for self improvement Why surrendering is so hard yet so important The quickest way to get out of a funk Her...

Women are very often the heart of the home and in Natalie Isaacs instance, she decided to initiate small steps starting in her home to begin having a positive impact on the environment. From cutting down her electricity bill to food waste, she saw first hand how these very small shifts started to add up. With that, she started 1 Million Women, the movement to empower women to initiate change for a better future. In this episode Natalie shares; How she realised she was the problem during...

Ana Pereira is a money educator who has been helping people learn to manage, invest and make money work for YOU. After Nat had her bank accounts suddenly closed, it left her curious and asking the question - do I really have ownership of my money? In this episode Ana answers this and more - and the answers may surprise you! Ana shares; How she fell in love with money and why Who really owns the money in the bank How we’ve got ourselves in this position The evolution of money How we can be...

You get your blood test results and you’re relieved when your doctor tells you they’re all fine.. but you don’t feel fine, so the mystery of your symptoms continues. Sound familiar? In this episode Nat talks through why this happens so frequently and explains what you can do to better understand your test results. Nat shares; Different blood tests and what they mean Testing reference ranges and why they change Who decides on reference ranges and why this is a big piece of the puzzle How...

Egg freezing has become an insurance policy for many women. But outside of IVF, how do you decide if you want to freeze your eggs? Helen Zee has helped many couples with her methods and support, and wants to help women understand the ins and outs of egg freezing for a successful outcome. In this episode Helen shares; Reasons to freeze your eggs, such as IVF and age How egg freezing can be an aggressive strategy and why How to decide if you should freeze your eggs Whether egg freezing the...

OBGYN Dr Nathan Riley discovered something fascinating. During his time delivering babies, the less he interrupted the birthing mother and the less he intervened, the smoother the birth process tended to be. After observing this time and time again, he began to explore the reasons as to why this was happening, which shifted his views about how we birth. Today Nathan educates future and expecting parents how to achieve the birth they hope for. Nathan discusses; Interventions during birth...

Australian Birth stories has grown to reaching millions of women across Australia and world wide. Sharing stories from all varieties of Birth, Sophie Walker has recently co-authored 'The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth'. In this episode she shares her experience in growing her platform and how it has gone on to help women during pregnancy and beyond.   Sophie shares; The benefits and power of telling stories The birth of Australian Birth Stories Why birth stories have...

Sharon Selby had her own fair share of health challenges. After moving to Australia she developed asthma and hay fever which saw 8 rounds of steroids over 2 years. She experienced many side effects and knew she needed to get off the merry go round. And she did. So it was no surprise that when her son developed allergies she got curious as to how she could support him to live symptom free. Now Sharon has helped 100’s of mothers do the same and take charge of their child and family's...

Everybody is intuitive according to Helen Jacobs. Helen is an ‘energy forecaster’, which is also known as a psychic medium. Rather than ‘predicting’ her clients forecasts, she decided it would be more beneficial to help us tap into our own intuition. Her latest book 'Follow Your Heart' provides simple daily rituals to help you hone in on your own intuition, and in today's episode Helen shares her experience and wisdom. Helen speaks about; How she never set out to be a psychic but life had...