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Homeopathy to care for your family at home without the overwhelm. Melissa Mellifont is a Nutritionist and Homeopath With a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine and extensive studies in Homeopathy. She is the founder of Healing Home and Body, helping families achieve better health through nutrition, homeopathy, and support. As a mother and wife, Melissa understand the challenges of trying to maintain your health while navigating impractical advice given and range of information online. So if you're on a wanting to conceive, get vaccine support (support vaccination, detox vaccination or use natural alternatives to protect yourself), improve the health of you or your children, Melissa is your go to and can work with you to create a plan that fits seamlessly into your life, all without overwhelm. She also offers a Homeopathic natural First Aid Kit to support families swapping out pharmaceuticals for supportive homeopathic remedies. We discuss: Melissa's personal journey of healing through natural health How homeopathy works Homeopathic detox and vaccination detoxing The connection between emotions and physical symptoms and the importance of addressing trauma through homeopathy The use of homeopathic remedies through various cases including children, pregnancy, labour and postpartum Connect with Melissa: IG: @healinghomeandbody Healing Home & Body Website Homeopathic Natural First Aid Kit Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition Want to work 1:1 with Tris? Book your complimentary 15min consult DISCLAIMER​​ - this episode is for information purposes only and is not personal or medical advice. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.

Interested in using FAM or understanding how to chart irregular cycles? This episode dives into FAM and charting irregular cycles with Nat from Fertility Awareness Project. Nat is a double-certified fertility awareness educator, menstrual cycle coach, and social worker. As the founder of the Fertility Awareness Project and Fertility Knowledge Collective, Nat has empowered hundreds of people worldwide to chart their menstrual cycles for birth control through the online course, Cycle Love. After discovering fertility awareness as a non-hormonal birth control option, Nat was inspired by the magic of body literacy and pursued formal training to help others gain control over their reproductive health. We discuss: FAM methods and considerations for charting irregular cycles understanding cervical mucus changes and what's normal for you different methods for confirming ovulation why we can't rely on apps, algorithms or LH tests to confirm ovulation Nat's journey with PCOS & irregular cycles Nat's methods of teaching FAM Connect with Nat: IG: @fertilityawarenessproject Website Learn FAM with Nat through her courses FAM Fundamentals, Cervical Mucus Method or Cycle Love Connect with Tris: IG: @trisalexandranutrition Free: '5 Foods Every Woman Should Have in Her Kitchen For Hormone Balance' guide

Fat loss is not simply calories in vs calories out! For healthy sustainable fat loss we need to address the underlying factors (like hormones!) contributing to weight gain or making it really difficult to lose weight. Otherwise its like pressing the accelerator and the brake at the same time. In this episode I discuss: why only calories in vs calories out doesn't work why macronutrient ratio is key for fat loss the importance of micronutrients and a nutrient dense diet why all calories are not created equal addressing hormones to enable fat loss the impact of poor sleep and stress on weight gain top 5 tips to focus on for healthy sustainable fat loss Connect with Tris: @trisalexandranutrition trisalexandranutrition.com Resources: Free Guide: '5 Foods Every Woman Should Have in Her Kitchen For Hormone Balance' Ep 3. Emotional Eating, Overwhelm, & Self Doubt to Confidence & Living A Life By Design with Mira Claudia DISCLAIMER​​ - this episode is for information purposes only and is not personal or medical advice. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.

Oestrogen dominance is a common hormone imbalance contributing to symptoms like heavy periods, PMS, weight gain, and seen in conditions liker Endometriosis and fibroids. This episode dives into oestrogen and how you can support healthy oestrogen levels, plus the connection with oestrogen dominance and detoxification. I discuss: what is oestrogen dominance benefits of oestrogen symptoms of oestrogen dominance causes of oestrogen dominance how to support healthy oestrogen levels through nutritional medicine (food & supplements) and lifestyle functional hormone tests (DUTCH test) oestrogen metabolism pathways and using nutrition to promote effective and protective metabolism of oestrogen Find out more about my Hormone Reset group program and 1:1 nutrition & functional testing coaching programs by joining my email list here DISCLAIMER​​ - this episode is for information purposes only and is not personal or medical advice. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.

Chronic stress, unprocessed emotions, and trauma can be stored in the body, impact our nervous system, and in turn affect our hormones, fertility and overall health. When we learn to feel and process our emotions, manage stressors and regulate our nervous system we build emotional and stress resilience and optimise our health and hormones. This episode is with Sarina Coventry, a Women's Health Nutritionist & Clinical EFT Tapping Practitioner.  Her mission is to empower women so that they can transform their relationship with their body, hormone health and maintain a regulated nervous system. She supports women’s emotional health, helping them to gently move through stress, anxiety and overwhelm. She is passionate about teaching women to work with their body, rather than against it so they can holistically restore a state of wellbeing and thrive!  We discuss: What cyclical living is and how we can incorporate it in our lives and honour our cycles How cyclical living help us build deeper self awareness Using cyclical living as a framework, not a bible What led Sarina into working with women as a Clinical Nutritionist and EFT practitioner with a focus in women's health and cyclical living How the nervous system works and how it impacts our hormones What are survival emotions and how these and unprocessed emotions impact our hormones and fertility Practices we can do to regulate our emotions and build emotional resilience What EFT tapping is and how it can help us to process emotions Connect with Sarina: IG: @sarinacoventry_ sarinacoventry.com Free: 'Intro to EFT Tapping' guide Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition Free: '5 Foods Every Woman Should Have in Her Kitchen For Hormone Balance' guide Sync Your Cycle Masterclass - discover the secrets of your menstrual cycles and how you can support your health through each cycle phase using nutrition and cycle syncing

With over 15 years of experience, Kate is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality maternity care. Based in Melbourne, she offers private midwifery care with continuity of care, and also runs bulk-billing clinics for women in the local area. But Kate's commitment doesn't stop there. She provides telehealth and phone consultations nationwide under the Medicare rebate scheme, ensuring women across Australia can access her expert care. Kate offers a range of services including midwife care, advocacy, coaching, education, and support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. For example, she can help women navigate the complex healthcare system, develop personalized birth plans, manage anxiety and fear, and provide breastfeeding support. No matter where you live in Australia, Kate is committed to empowering women and supporting them on their journey to motherhood. Kate is also a mother to 3 children, two who were born at home and her daughter born in a rural hospital setting. Kate is passionate in women reclaiming their power during their seasons of GROW.BIRTH.MOTHER. Kate shares: What a midwife actually is How 'continuity of care' in your pregnancy, birth and postpartum can change your experiences in this significant phase of life The importance of informed consent and what that looks like What the 'cascade of interventions' are and how this can impact your pregnancy and birth choices What midwives do in a home birth setting Reclaiming your power in birth and birthing with confidence Connect with Kate: IG: @grow.birth.mother growbirthmother.com Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition FREE GUIDE: 5 Foods Every Woman Should Have in Her Kitchen For Hormone Balance Sync Your Cycle Masterclass - discover the secrets of your menstrual cycles and how you can support your health through each cycle

Do you have low progesterone? PMS? Short luteal phase? Recurrent early pregnancy loss? In this episode I discuss why progesterone is so important, the signs of low progesterone, how to test, and how to naturally support ovulation and healthy progesterone levels. You'll learn: how progesterone is made benefits of progesterone signs of low progesterone causes of low progesterone connection between cortisol and progesterone how cycle tracking & BBT charting can help determine if you're making progesterone the right way to test progesterone levels nutritional medicine to support progesterone lifestyle factors to support progesterone Connect with Tris: @trisalexandranutrition Resources: Tempdrop Fertility Tracker - up to 35% off in July 2024 using code AFEMPOWEREDFLO Sync Your Cycle Masterclass Free Guide: '5 Foods Every Woman Should Have in Her Kitchen For Hormone Balance' DISCLAIMER​​ - this episode is for information purposes only and is not personal or medical advice. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.

Nutrition during pregnancy supports the growth and development of baby. Whilst nutrition in the postpartum period supports recovery and replenishment of nutrients for health for mum, as well as quality breastmilk supply for the health of the baby. But often nutrition advice is outdated as it takes decades for the current research to reach mainstream. In this solo episode, women's health Clinical Nutritionist Tris Alexandra discusses some of the key considerations for your pregnancy and postpartum journey, both from what the evidence suggests to practical advice, including: nutrition considerations and nutrient requirements for each trimester of pregnancy the controversy and evidence behind vitamin A and pregnancy why organ meats including liver and pate in moderate amounts is not considered harmful in pregnancy the importance of iron testing throughout pregnancy how to plan a healthy postpartum for optimal recovery nutrition considerations for postpartum Resources: Tempdrop Fertility Tracker - up to 25% off in July 2024 + additional 10% off using code AFEMPOWEREDFLO Sync Your Cycle Masterclass Real Food for Pregnancy - Lily Nichols The First 40 Days - Heng Ou DISCLAIMER​​ - this episode is for information purposes only and is not personal or medical advice. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.

The conversation all women and people AFAB need to hear as Tris discusses with Amanda Trieger: reframing menstrual cycle awareness reclaiming women's healthcare why we need to reclaim our rites of passage (menarche, childbirth/matrescence, menopause) the impact our rites of passages have on our lives from our relationships, to connection to self, to the way we mother raising empowered girls and boys and normalising puberty, menstrual education and cyclical wisdom in our children and the next generation feminine leadership and renewing cyclical wisdom in business for women and so much more... We'd love you to share this wisdom with your sisters, girlfriends, daughters, and women in your life. Reach out to Amanda or Tris on IG with your thoughts or questions on this episode. Amanda Trieger is a woman with a mission, to reclaim, reframe and renew cyclical wisdom for women in business. She is an experienced Facilitator, Cyclical CEO, Feminine Leadership Speaker, Menstrual Health Naturopathic Specialist and advocate, and Practitioner Mentor. As a devoted advocate for menstrual and women's health, Amanda's practice, Naturopathic Womancraft, recognizes the menstrual cycle as a vital sign of wellbeing. With over 20 years of experience, she empowers individuals to live in harmony with their natural rhythms, blending clinical naturopathic medicine with traditional wisdoms. Connect with Amanda: IG: @naturopathicwomancraft https://www.naturopathicwomancraft.com.au/ Cyclical living resources Amanda's events & workshops Further resources: HerStory by Jane Hardwicke Collings Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition FREE GUIDE: 5 Foods Every Woman Should Have in Her Kitchen For Hormone Balance Sync Your Cycle Masterclass - learn how to cycle sync with nutrition & master your menstrual cycle tracking for balanced hormones, easier periods, improved energy & moods + use natural fertility awareness methods. Plus FREE Love Your Cycle guide with printable cycle trackers!

As part of the fertility, pregnancy and postpartum series, I share the 2 pregnancy and birth stories of Karen Andrea, which will leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Karen is the founder of Viva Life Pilates studios community, and a movement and health coach who has always had a strong passion for holistic wellness and helping others to embrace movement through the power of Pilates. After her own recent health journey, she knows too well the importance of optimal health on the physical, emotional and mental body. Connect with Kaz: IG: @kaz_andrea @vivalifepilates vivalifefitness.com.au Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition FREE GUIDE: 5 Foods Every Woman Should Have in Her Kitchen For Hormone Balance

Men are often forgotten about when it comes to their health and fertility. But with fertility rates declining worldwide, and sperm count having decreased globally by 50% in the last 50 years, men's health and fertility is a conversation we all need to be having. This week I chat with qualified Naturopath, strength coach, and men's health coach, Andy Lucas, who flips mainstream men's health on it's head to help men thrive. Andy has created The Healthy Man Method, a no BS framework built on the basic foundations of wellbeing — the stuff that actually works — with six simple steps for improving your gut, your sex life and your performance. This method fast track's Andy's clients' healing journey, so they can achieve a better existence. Andy is also the author of "Blood Chemistry: How to interpret blood tests for optimal health" available on his website andylucas.com.au In this episode: What the mainstream tells us about health is BS The importance of optimising health and hormones (including testosterone) in men - how this impacts energy, mood, cognition, fitness, libido, and more The impact of heat and cold exposure on men's health The impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals and environmental toxins on men's health Why we can't forget about men in preconception prep How far in advance should men think about optimising their fertility? What are the key areas men should focus on to optimise health, testosterone and fertility Blood testing and functional testing for men's health and fertility Connect with Andy: IG: @thehealthymanexists andylucas.com.au Book online consult with Andy Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition FREE GUIDE: 5 Foods Every Woman Should Have in Her Kitchen For Hormone Balance

Our nutrition and environment during the preconception period influences our ability to conceive, and have a healthy pregnancy and baby. In this solo episode, Tris (Clinical Nutritionist) discusses: how our nutrition and lifestyle influences genetic expression and how this impacts the health of our baby and baby's offspring what we should focus on in the preconception period and what nutrition changes we need to consider what nutrients are important during the preconception phase how long should we do preconception care what testing should be considered and optimal testing conditions preconception supplementation for females and males Resources: Connect with Tris on IG @trisalexandranutrition Sync Your Cycle Masterclass - only $27 using code EMPOWERED FREE guide - 5 Foods Every Woman Should Have in Her Kitchen For Hormone Balance DISCLAIMER​​ - this episode is for information purposes only and is not personal or medical advice. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.

Exercise, strength training and physical body work including Osteopathy both preconception and during pregnancy and postpartum can make a significant difference to having a healthy pregnancy, as well as optimise labour and birth outcomes. In this episode, I chat with Osteopath Ashleigh Kaye Ryan. Ash has particular passion in working with clients who have suffered from chronic pain conditions as well as pre and post natal women to ensure they have a healthy, pain free pregnancy and are able to return to normal activities as soon as possible after birth. Ash is a co-founder of Limbr, a multi-modality clinic in Kew (Melbourne) with services including Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Remedial massage, Clinical pilates, Reformer pilates, Strength & Conditioning, and Infrared sauna. In this episode: The importance of movement and building strength prior to conception and how can this optimise pregnancy and labour/birth outcomes. Why sitting is the new smoking when it comes to our health. Considerations we need to think about for movement and exercise during pregnancy. The physical changes happening in our bodies during pregnancy. How can we prepare our body for labour and birth for optimal outcomes. The importance of movement and positions during labour. Connect with Ash: IG: @limbr.health @ash.kaye.osteo Website: https://limbrhealth.com.au/ Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition

In this solo episode I share all about my preconception, pregnancy and birth journey for my first pregnancy. You'll hear about the preconception care my husband and I did, our decisions in pregnancy and for birth, and my learnings on how our society and system views women and birth. I also share the wild ride that was my labour and birth. Resources I speak about in this episode: The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast by Dr Melanie Jackson Birth Time documentary Born at Home documentary Spinning Babies Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition Website Want to work 1:1 with Tris? Book your complimentary 15min consult DISCLAIMER​​ - this episode is for information purposes only and is not personal or medical advice. This episode is also not anti-birth control. It is pro-informed consent and pro-transparency. My wish is for all women to feel educated, empowered and supported in their decisions when it comes to birth control, your contraception options, and your health. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.

Maddie Ellise Burton shares her inspiring story of living life to the fullest even with the challenges of living with PCOS, Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. Maddie's health journey led her down the path of reducing endocrine disrupting chemicals and switching to low tox products to support her health. When she couldn't find a low tox perfume she loved, Maddie launched Your Bliss, a low tox, cruelty free and vegan perfume brand. If your ready to not let your health challenges define you, this episode is for you! In this episode: Maddie's inspiring story, her health journey with PCOS, endometriosis and adenomyosis, and how it led to her founding Your Bliss. The challenges Maddie has overcome in her health journey and in living with PCOS, Endo & Adeno How her health diagnosis' have shaped her health and fitness journey The most impactful things that have supported Maddie's health Starting Your Bliss and balancing business and health Why low tox is so important for hormone health Connect with Maddie: IG: @maddieelliseburton @yourbliss_beauty Your Bliss website Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition

The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and hormonal birth control methods are widely used for nearly all women's health issues. We are now only beginning to see the long term health consequences experienced by several generations of women utilising the OCP not only as a method of contraception, but as a bandaid solution for hormonal symptoms and conditions. In this solo episode, I discuss some of the current research on the effects of the OCP on various systems in our body. ***DISCLAIMER​​ - this episode is for information purposes only and is not personal or medical advice. This episode is also not anti-birth control. It is pro-informed consent and pro-transparency. My wish is for all women to feel educated, empowered and supported in their decisions when it comes to birth control, your contraception options, and your health. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*** In this episode: How does hormonal birth control actually work in your body? My personal experience with the oral contraceptive pill and PCOS The benefits of oestrogen and progesterone in naturally cycling women Current research on the oral contraceptive pill and it's effects on nutrient status, heart health, depression and anxiety risk, the brain, fertility, and the stress response. Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition Website Want to work 1:1 with Tris? Book your complimentary 15min consult

Create healthy meals and encourage healthy eating for the whole family (including fussy eaters!) with more ease after this discussion with Nutritionist Steph Geddes. Steph provides practical suggestions from both personal and professional experience for navigating fussy / picky / non-adventurous eaters. We also chat about the importance of family meal times, not pressuring children to eat, the language we use about food, and how to expose children to different foods. As a Registered Nutritionist Steph has a particular interest in family nutrition as she is also a mum of two toddler boys. She is passionate about helping parents to simplify mealtimes, bring more enjoyment and nourishment to everyone at the table and raise a generation of food loving children.  In this episode: Steph's journey to becoming a Nutritionist and what led to her passion for family and culinary nutrition Is it possible to serve one meal to the whole family? The importance of family meal times and how you can use this to encourage healthy eating The division of responsibility with food and kids How to navigate picky / fussy / non-adventurous eaters How to encourage kids to try new foods without pressuring The importance of the language we use around food How to simplify meal planning and prep Connect with Steph IG: @nutritionist_stephgeddes Website Check out Steph's program - The Family Food Plan Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition Website Want to work 1:1 with Tris? Book your complimentary 15min consult

Tired of deciding what to make for dinner? Spending a ton of money on groceries and eating out, only to waste food at the end of the week because you haven't eaten it? Struggling to reach your health goals? Meal planning and prepping is going to help you! This is a super practical episode with my husband Flynn, to help you navigate meal plan and prep with more ease. In this episode: how meal planning and prepping is going to save you time, money and decision fatigue what our lifestyles and goals are and how that impacts our nutritional needs and therefore what we plan and prep how we meal plan and prep as a couple and family with a toddler how we navigate different nutritional needs & taste preferences tips on how to make your planning and prepping easier to reach your goals Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition Website

Are you ready to step fully into your power as a s*xual and sovereign being? Ella D’Aloia is a certified holistic s*x coach and therapeutic yoni massage practitioner who specialises in female s*xuality. Through her intimate and supportive approach, Ella helps women to reclaim their bodies and embrace their pleasure to live s*xually empowered lives. Ella also works closely with men, providing education on the divine feminine and the art of loving women. In this episode: Ella's story to becoming a s*x coach & yoni massage practitioner + her approach with working with her clients How our upbringing & societal narratives can influence our beliefs around s*xuality, pleasure & body confidence What is yoni massage Common blocks to pleasure & how stress can impact our libido Our menstrual cycle phases & how it impacts our libido, s*xual wants & needs Navigating s*xual desire stagnation in relationships The difference between the male & female arousal responses How we can navigate intimacy through seasons of life (e.g. postpartum, post relationship breakup) Is planned intimacy ok or should it always be spontaneous? Navigating relationship breakups & reconnecting back to your s*xual desires Bringing more pleasure into our day to day lives Connect with Ella IG: @ella_daloia_ Website Free guides Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition Website Sync Your Cycle Masterclass - EMPOWERED to join for only $27

Struggling with digestive issues? Want to improve your gut health to improve hormones, immune, metabolism, mood and more? This episode is ALL about the importance of gut health and how to nourish and nurture our gut. Shan Cooper is a health and wellness coach, and Health Educator at life-changing health food brand, Gevity Rx. Shan’s extensive background in nutrition, fitness and wellness has been amassed over more than a decade as an educator, presenter, and gym owner. Her deep interest in gut health began after her own struggles led her to learn about the importance of this often-overlooked health linchpin. Shan’s work with Gevity Rx allows her to focus on her passion for educating and empowering people to take control of their health, from the inside out. Her approach to eating for health is ‘maximum nutrition with minimal messing about’ and she loves helping people discover the dietary changes that can lead to better long-term health. In this episode: Shan's own health story and her gut issues being a root cause of many symptoms Evidence-based research on gut health and it's impact on our immune health, metabolism, mood, brain function, sleep, skin, and more The 'oestrobolome' and gut microbes effect on hormones and oestrogen metabolism What are prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics The gut as a root cause contributor for PCOS and endometriosis What is normal vs. not normal with gut symptoms What contributes to poor gut health What is leaky gut? How to start healing your gut Nutrition strategies eat for optimal gut health Benefits of bone broth Nutrient dense, cr*p free options for sauces, marinades and mayo Connect with Shan Cooper IG: @myfoodreligion & @GevityRx Website: au.GevityRx.com For 20% off Gevity Rx products, use code EFLO20. Valid from 6am April 3rd 2024 - 11:59pm April 6th 2024 on the Gevity Rx website Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition Website Sync Your Cycle Masterclass - EMPOWERED for discount

Should women train differently to men? Should we train differently around our menstrual cycle? Can we continue strength training during pregnancy? Can we run during pregnancy? How does exercise support pregnancy, labour and birth? These are just some of the questions we cover in this episode all about strength training for women with qualified trainer Ange Drake. Ange is the founder and head coach at women's boutique strength training studio 23W, located in Preston, Melbourne's north. Ange is a highly skilled fitness professional with experience and qualifications in pre and post natal exercise, nutrition, Level 1  Strength and Conditioning, Level 1 Powerlifting, mat Pilates, boxing and more. The strategies and system taught at 23W mirrors Ange’s philosophy in health and fitness. I love her philosophy of "learn to be 1% better everyday". In this episode: Ange's story and passion for fitness and strength training Should women train differently to men? The importance of muscle mass and maintaining muscle mass for optimal health Training around your menstrual cycle Strength training and exercise modifications during each trimester of pregnancy Do we need to monitor heart rate during exercise in pregnancy? How to reduce the impact of Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) Can you continue running during pregnancy? How strength training during pregnancy contributes to better labor and delivery Considerations for returning to exercise and strength training postpartum Connect with Ange @ange_drake @twentythreew Website Connect with Tris @trisalexandranutrition Website Sync Your Cycle Masterclass - EMPOWERED for discount

Healing from inflammatory skin conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and peri-oral dermatitis, to holistic anti-aging and optimising your skin health for glowing skin. Sally is a Dermal Clinician (BHSc. Clinical Dermal Therapies & DipBT. - Beauty therapy) with 20 years in the skin health industry, offering a realistic and holistic approach to skin health and management. Holding space for assessment, education, discussion and understanding options around what is right for you and your skin wellness. Sally's goal for her clients is to feel understood and heard which then leads to achieving skin wellness goals. She believes skin health cannot be improved without looking at the full lifestyle of the client. Factors such as dietary habits, stress, social routines, environmental toxins and topical products all have the potential to impact the skin in both negative and positive ways. In this episode: Sally's holistic approach to skin health & healing from inflammatory skin conditions Importance of nutrition & lifestyle for skin health The link between stress, cortisol & skin health (including inflammatory conditions like acne) Supporting lymphatic drainage pathways to promote skin healing Sun protection considerations & what to look for in a sunscreen The impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals & unfiltered water on our hormones, fertility & skin health The connection between the gut, hormones & skin health Impacts of the oral contraceptive pill & supporting your body (and skin) coming off the pill In-clinic and at home skin treatments to consider Navigating the overwhelming products out there & what ingredients to look for with different skin conditions Supportive foods & supplements for skin healing & health Connect with Sally Grant IG: @sallygrant_dermalclinician_ Website Book with Sally Connect with Tris Alexandra IG: @trisalexandranutrition Website FREE Love Your Cycle Guide with Menstrual Cycle Tracker

Have you been diagnosed with or suspect PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)? In this solo episode with women's health Clinical Nutritionist, Tris Alexandra, learn about how to resolve your PCOS naturally and thrive. Because PCOS does NOT need to define you! In this episode: - What is PCOS? - How is PCOS diagnosed? - The shortfalls of the current system for diagnosing and treating PCOS - The research on evidence-based supplements vs. conventional treatments - Why keto and low carb diets may not be for everyone with PCOS - What you need to know about the oral contraceptive pill & PCOS - What are the root causes of PCOS? - What to consider with your nutrition, lifestyle and supplements to resolve PCOS symptoms Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition Website Free PCOS Testing Guide Sync Your Cycle Masterclass - code EMPOWERED for discount *The information in this podcast is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure, and is for your information only. Always seek personalised advice from a qualified practitioner.

Ready to take control of your hormone health? Menstrual cycle awareness is the practice of learning about your unique menstrual cycle. It’s a daily practice of monitoring which day and phase of your cycle you’re currently in, and how you're experiencing that day. This practice allows you to understand the fluctuations of your hormones, as well as how this impacts your energy, mood, productivity, creativity and more, so that you can use this knowledge to empower yourself in all sorts of ways. In this episode: - How the menstrual cycle is our 5th vital sign of health - What is the 'Infradian Rhythm' - What is menstrual cycle awareness and tracking - How you can use cycle tracking for fertility or natural contraception - The 4 phases of your menstrual cycle - What is cyclical living (syncing your cycle) and how can you use it to take control of your hormonal health Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition Website Masterclass: Sync Your Cycle - How to Use Menstrual Cycle Awareness to be the Expert of your Body and Transform Your Health & Life (code EMPOWERED for discount)

Experiencing "hormotional" rollercoasters? Naturopath Heidi Hogarth discusses how to manage your menstrual mental health, including PMDD naturally. We also dive into the power of cycle awareness. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a hormonally-driven mood disorder with symptoms occurring in the 3-14 days before your period and resolving within a day or two of the bleed. Heidi is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, menstrual coach, & EFT practitioner-in-training, especially for people with hormonal mental health challenges, as seen in PMS, PMDD, post-partum & in perimenopause. Her mission is to help clients get off the “hormotional” roller-coasters, using nutrition, herbal medicine, EFT and body-mind awareness; to regain a sense of calm & confidence in themselves, and grow to love the power of their menstrual cycles instead of feeling victim to it. In this episode: What is PMDD? The signs and symptoms of PMDD Where to get support for PMDD or if you suspect you may have PMDD The limitations of conventional blood testing + functional testing such as DUTCH, HTMA & Gene testing A natural and naturopathic approach to managing PMDD through nutrition, herbs and lifestyle Nutrients from food that support hormone & mental health + foods to consider limiting Cycle syncing and the power of having awareness of your 4 menstrual cycle phases Resources: Connect with Heidi Hogarth - Naturopath IG: @heidihogarth_naturopath PMDD Support Facebook group Website FREE The PMDD Roadmap Project PMDD Power Program International Association for Premenstrual Disorders Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition Website FREE Love Your Cycle Guide with Menstrual Cycle Tracker *The information in this podcast is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure. Always seek personalised advice from a qualified practitioner. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, please seek support such as Lifeline or BeyondBlue.

Ready to re-balance your hormones and menstrual cycle, have healthy periods, glowing skin, and support fertility, naturally? Join myself and Mel from The Seed Cycle, to unpack how this menstrual biohacking method uses nutrients (not artificial hormones) to achieve hormone balance naturally. Mel Kovacevic is the founder behind The Seed Cycle. She’s a Functional Nutrition Consultant and a Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner. As a mum of two beautiful babies, Mel knows first-hand that being a woman can be just as challenging as it is rewarding. Her own journey with health began after trying every diet under the sun to manage her weight, to no avail. Mel’s clients regularly came to her hormonal issues like mood irregularity, acne, weight gain, and difficulty conceiving. These health-savvy women did not want to resort to band aid solutions like The Pill or other medications that could potentially do their body more harm than good. Following extensive research, she found her answer: Seed cycling. In this episode: - Mel's story and experience utilising seed cycling to support her own and her clients' health - Using a food as medicine approach and embracing food to nourish our body - What is seed cycling? - The different seeds for each phase of the menstrual cycle - The science and Naturopathic wisdom behind seed cycling for hormonal balance - How to seed cycle with the moon for irregular cycles - How to practically implement seed cycling into your daily routines Resources: Connect with Mel & The Seed Cycle Use the code TRIS20 for a discount on all your seed cycling (and yummy seed cycle bake mix) orders! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seed_cycle/ Website: https://theseedcycle.au/ The Seed Cycle Quiz: https://theseedcycle.au/pages/quiz Connect with Tris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trisalexandranutrition/ Website: https://www.trisalexandranutrition.com/ FREE Love Your Cycle Guide with Menstrual Cycle Tracker: https://www.trisalexandranutrition.com/loveyourcycle

Mira is a Mindset & Confidence Coach, coaching women to breakthrough patterns of overwhelm and self-doubt, build confidence to shift procrastination and into action, shift the limiting blocks and beliefs holding them back from their desired relationships, career, and business, and step into their light, self-worth, and self power. This is an open, real and eye-opening episode where we discuss: - Mira's personal experiences that led her on a journey of self-discovery that led her to build her 'Life by Design' including an incredible community and business - the connection between mindset, health, and nutrition and health behaviours - understanding the drivers and patterns behind emotional and control eating - how our sub-conscious beliefs can lead to overwhelm, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, procrastination and in-action - the importance of expressing and moving through emotions for optimal health - nurturing our feminine energy in a masculine world - practices for self care and emotional regulation Resources: Connect with Mira Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mira.claudia.au/ Website: https://miraclaudia.com/ SELF Day Retreat: https://pages.miraclaudia.com/self_dayretreat_registration Her-TRYBE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1861795713977315/ Origin Woman Network (biz): https://originwomannetwork.com.au/home Connect with Tris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trisalexandranutrition/ Website: https://www.trisalexandranutrition.com/ FREE Love Your Cycle Guide with Menstrual Cycle Tracker: https://www.trisalexandranutrition.com/loveyourcycle

Do you experience fatigue, energy slumps, cravings, ‘hangry-ness’, irritability, PMS or difficulty losing weight? It’s likely your blood sugar balance is playing a role in these symptoms. I dive into how to eat to balance your blood sugar levels for balanced hormones, improved energy, moods, reduced cravings and to support fat loss. Resources: The Hormone Reset 21 Day Program (starts 16th Feb): https://www.trisalexandranutrition.com/offers/7jzvsSxA   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trisalexandranutrition/ Website: https://www.trisalexandranutrition.com/ FREE Love Your Cycle Guide with Menstrual Cycle Tracker: https://www.trisalexandranutrition.com/loveyourcycle

From struggling with irregular and absent menstrual cycles, acne, fatigue and digestive issues to resolving PCOS and having 2 healthy pregnancies naturally. I share my own health journey with PCOS and how it led me to my passion of educating, empowering and supporting women as a qualified holistic Clinical Nutritionist. I also discuss some of the key reasons why many females today are struggling with symptoms of hormonal imbalances and how we can use nutrition and lifestyle to re-balance hormones and support optimal health. Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trisalexandranutrition/ Website: https://www.trisalexandranutrition.com/ FREE Love Your Cycle Guide with Menstrual Cycle Tracker: https://www.trisalexandranutrition.com/loveyourcycle