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Inside the Apothecary
by Jaime Chew and Melissa Larkings (Gearing)
Inside the Apothecary is a weekly conversation where clinical wisdom meets real life. Hosted by Naturopaths Mel and Jaime, each episode unpacks a focused health or lifestyle topic, breaking down the science, challenging common myths, and translating what actually matters in practice. From fertility and hormones to gut health, inflammation, nervous system regulation, herbal medicine, and food as medicine, the conversations go beyond surface level advice and into how the body actually works. Expect myth-busting, real clinical insights, practical education, and honest conversations about mind–body health, all delivered with warmth, clarity, and a touch of banter. Whether you’re navigating your own health, trying to understand your body more deeply, or working in the integrative space, this is where complex health starts to make sense. Explore more at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://insidetheapothecary
Episodes
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S2 #Ep6 Why Weight Loss Gets Harder As Women Age
Why does it feel like the things that used to work for your body suddenly stop working? In this episode of Inside the Apothecary, Jaime and Mel unpack why weight regulation can become more complex as women move through their 30s, 40s and beyond, and why simply eating less and exercising more is...
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S2 #Ep05 If Menopause Is One Day, What Is Perimenopause?
Menopause technically happens on one day. So why can women feel completely different for years beforehand? In this episode, Mel Gearing and Jaime Chew explain what perimenopause really is, why it often begins earlier than expected, and why so many women don't recognise the symptoms. They explore...
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S2 #Ep04 Episode 4 Endometriosis: It's Never Just Period Pain
Endometriosis affects one in seven Australian women, yet diagnosis still takes years and many people are told their pain is normal. In this episode, Mel Gearing and Jaime Chew explore why endometriosis is far more than a reproductive condition and how it can affect the entire body. They discuss…
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S2 #Ep03 Things Women Are Told Are Normal (That Really Aren't)
Painful periods. Heavy bleeding. PMS. Fatigue. Recurrent infections. So many women are told these symptoms are simply part of being female. But are they? In this episode, Mel Gearing and Jaime Chew discuss the symptoms women most commonly normalise and explain why common does not always mean...
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S2 #Ep02 What Social Media Gets Wrong About Hormones
Hormones have become one of the biggest topics on social media, but are we actually becoming more informed or simply more confused? In this episode of Inside the Apothecary, naturopaths Mel Gearing and Jaime Chew explore the growing world of hormone advice online and separate evidence from...
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S2 #Ep01 Why Your Blood Tests Can Be "Normal" When You Feel Anything But
Have you ever been told your blood tests are "normal" but still felt exhausted, foggy, anxious, in pain, or simply not like yourself? You're not imagining it. In the first episode of Season 2 of Inside the Apothecary, naturopaths Mel Gearing and Jaime Chew unpack one of the most frustrating...
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#Ep08 - How Naturopaths Think: What We Look For That Changes Everything
In the final episode of Season One, Jaime and Mel take listeners inside the clinical thought process behind naturopathic medicine. When someone walks into clinic with fatigue, hormone issues, digestive symptoms, fertility challenges, skin concerns, anxiety, or chronic inflammation, what are we...
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#Ep07 - Stop Buying Random Supplements (Here's What Actually Matters)
Most people are taking supplements without understanding whether their body actually needs them, can absorb them properly, or has the foundations in place for them to work. In this episode, Jaime and Mel unpack why supplements often fail to create meaningful change and the factors that actually...
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#Ep06 - Gut Health and IBS - Why You're Bloated, Constipated, and Reacting to Everything You Eat
Bloating after meals. Food intolerances. Constipation. Diarrhoea. Abdominal pain. Many people are told they have IBS, but IBS is not a true diagnosis. It is a label used when digestive symptoms exist without a clear explanation. In this episode, Jaime and Mel explore what may actually be driving...
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#Ep05 - Fertility Preparation - Why Doing Everything Right Still Isn’t Working
Fertility Preparation: Why Doing Everything Right Still Isn’t Working Trying to conceive can feel incredibly frustrating when you are eating well, taking supplements, tracking your cycle, and still not seeing results. In this episode, Jaime and Mel unpack the deeper layers of fertility…
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#Ep04 - Hormones And The Menstrual Cycle - What Your Period Is Really Telling You
Your menstrual cycle is far more than just a monthly bleed. It is one of the clearest windows into your overall health. In this episode, Jaime and Mel break down what a healthy menstrual cycle should actually look like, from cycle length and ovulation to cervical fluid, PMS, pain, mood changes…
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#Ep03 - The Nervous System And Stress
Nervous System: Why You Feel Wired but Exhausted You are sleeping, resting, taking the supplements… yet still feeling completely exhausted while your mind refuses to slow down. In this episode, Jaime and Mel unpack one of the most common patterns they see in clinic: the “wired but tired” nervous...
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#Ep02 - Herbal Medicine Explained
Herbal Medicine Explained: Do Herbs Actually Work and When to Use Them. Herbal medicine is one of the most misunderstood areas of natural health. In this episode, Jaime and Mel explain how herbal medicine works from a clinical perspective, and why practitioner prescribed formulas differ from over...
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#Ep01 - Why We Approach Women's Health Differently
In this opening episode of Inside the Apothecary, naturopaths Jaime and Mel share how they came to practise in women’s health, fertility, and complex hormone conditions. This conversation goes beyond introductions. It explores why conventional approaches often fall short for chronic symptoms, and...
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Welcome to Inside the Apothecary
We can not wait to welcome you inside our apothecary. Meet Mel and Jaime Jaime Chew - Founder Nourishing Apothecary, Naturopath and Homeopath Specialisation: Fertility, IVF support, women’s hormonal balance, mental health Jaime’s journey into natural health began with a nursing degree and was...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Inside the Apothecary is a weekly conversation where clinical wisdom meets real life.
Hosted by Naturopaths Mel and Jaime, each episode unpacks a focused health or lifestyle topic, breaking down the science, challenging common myths, and translating what actually matters in practice. From fertility and hormones to gut health, inflammation, nervous system regulation, herbal medicine, and food as medicine, the conversations go beyond surface level advice and into how the body actually works.
Expect myth-busting, real clinical insights, practical education, and honest conversations about mind–body health, all delivered with warmth, clarity, and a touch of banter.
Whether you’re navigating your own health, trying to understand your body more deeply, or working in the integrative space, this is where complex health starts to make sense.
Explore more at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://insidetheapothecary
HOSTED BY
Jaime Chew and Melissa Larkings (Gearing)
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Inside the Apothecary is a weekly conversation where clinical wisdom meets real life. Hosted by Naturopaths Mel and Jaime, each episode unpacks a focused health or lifestyle topic, breaking down the science, challenging common myths, and translating what actually matters in practice. From fertility...
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