The Whole Body

Welcome back to the show! Today's guest is Kaz, founder of KazLit Nutrition and a Bachelor-qualified nutritionist from the University of the Sunshine Coast, based right here in Queensland.Kaz helps women boost their energy, feel more confident, and finally get comfortable in their own skin — without overthinking food or starting over every Monday.And what makes her story so relatable? Before nutrition, Kaz spent 20 years in banking and finance, and even ran her own café and catering business. So she genuinely understands what real life looks like — the busy days, the decision fatigue, the constant noise around food — and she knows how to cut through all of it.Kaz's approach is all about ditching the confusion, ending the cycle of 'I'll start again on Monday', and building a way of eating that actually fits your life — not the other way around.If you're a woman who feels like you've already tried to do the right thing with food and still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just exhausted by it all — this episode is for you.Let's get into it — welcome, Kaz!

Angela is a mindset and personal transformation coach who helps women ditch the noise, break the rules, and finally do life their way. With a background in equestrian coaching, NLP, wellness, and neuroscience-backed mindset work, she brings a down-to-earth, no-fluff approach to mental wellness. Expect intuition, insight, and a few laughs along the way as she shares practical ways to quiet overthinking, reframe negative thoughts, and start living with more clarity, calm, and purpose. Angela is a certified NLP & Hypnosis practitioner.Warning: occasional detours into weird but wonderful rabbit holes may occur

Join Barry as he reveals just how simple and rewarding it can be to transform your life with small, meaningful changes. With time, patience, and plenty of fun along the way, discover how embracing the journey helps you uncover who you truly are!"

Change is never easy, but as we grow older, it can feel even more overwhelming. Whether it’s adjusting your nutrition, incorporating movement into your routine, or shifting your mindset, small steps can lead to big transformations. In this episode, we dive into how to embrace lifestyle changes with confidence and make them sustainable for the long term. Paul shares his own unique journey, turning his life around at 68 and now feeling the best he has for a very long time. Listen as Paul shares his tips to help anyone wanting ot improve their health, simply and easily. He speaks about the karmivore approach. Filling his days with exercise, some mediation and yoga.

Marieke Steen, a certified Functional Nutritionist, specializes in helping women achieve hormonal balance by addressing the root causes of health issues. Marieke’s holistic approach emphasizes a nutrient-dense diet tailored to individual needs, including food intolerances and digestive concerns, promoting long-term wellness and vitality

Jacqueline is a wife and mother of five who was stressed out, multi-tasking and juggling life, work, family, responsibilities etc until I discovered the wondrous world of Yoga Nashit - Yoga for Women's Health. That was the start of my journey into the world of women's health and understanding it from a totally different perspective.Through my studies and teaching, I have developed a deeper awareness, understanding and connection to my body, how it works, how it naturally changes over time and the role of hormones in our overall health and wellbeing.I am now on a mission - to educate and empower women, JUST LIKE YOU, to improve your health and well-being by using a functional medicine, integrative, yoga-based approach and practical strategies to manage, relieve, treat and prevent a range of health issues. I work with women at all ages and stages of life, however I specifically support women on their menopause journey, changing the way they understand and experience this time of life. Using my integrative 5 step Protocol to creating hormonal balance and improving your health and wellbeing, my aim is to support you to become proactive in your health story and to feel amazing.My journey into the world of Yoga teaching began when I qualified as a Yoga for Pregnancy Instructor at the Wingate Institute in 2014. In 2017, I qualified as a Yoga Nashit Instructor with Mira Atzi-Padan (founder of Yoga Nashit). In 2019, I qualified as a Therapeutic Yoga Instructor at Campus Broshim School of Integrative Medicine, Tel Aviv University.I have also completed specialist training programs in:Hormonal Health (IWHI),Advanced Menopause Studies (Sakler Medical School, Tel Aviv University)Poly-Vagal Theory training with Deb DanaFunctional Blood Work AnalysisFunctional Nutrition StudiesJacqueline is running a summit for August and you can find the details here The Menopause Summit (ac-page.com)

Identifying root cause for disease is Stacey's passion. With her intuition she is helping to release trauma through energy work. Stacey Trapanese is a Holistic Health Practitioner who has been in the wellness space since 2017. She incorporates a variety of modalities to assist clients in identifying the root cause of dis-ease by combining energy work, counseling and integrative health practices. She believes that in order to heal, the physical, spiritual and emotional much all be addressed. What propelled Stacey’s journey with integrative health was when she developed breast implant illness. Stacey developed Lupus from the breast implants she had for over 22 years to correct a birth defect. She soon learned that there was an entire community of women and men fighting for women’s health in this space and began advocating for women with breast implant illness. Stacey is a mother of two, a wife, and an advocate for all things health and wellness.

In this episode, Dr. Suresh shares his ongoing journey with nutrition, shifting from a strict carnivore diet to what he now calls the Primal Fusion Diet. He discusses his personal experiences and the impact of real food on his health. Dr. Suresh delves into the importance of nutrition in managing coronary calcium scores and the broader implications for heart health. Tune in to hear his insights and findings on how different nutritional approaches can positively or negatively affect your health.He discusses LDL sub fractions and their relation to heart health. He covers oxalates, and perhaps we do need some carbs in our diet from time to time. Listen and enjoy!

My name is Megan Gaul. I’m a health coach & facilitator from Staten Island, New York. In my previous career as an educator, I leaned on my warmth, compassion, honesty, and ingenuity to help my students find the strength within themselves to improve, learn, and grow. These are the very same qualities that my health-coaching clients are supported with, so they can get unstuck and improve their lives. Megan helps her clients become unstuck - to feel the freedom that food can bring, and along with that freedom, confidence, happiness and true inner beauty. If you would like to chat with or learn more about Megan, then follow her link to her website here. Partake Meal-Planning and Wellness (partakemealplanning.com)It was a pure delight to listen to her story and learn how easy it can be to move into meal planning with confidence, and health in mind!

Coach Bronson's journey is fascinating! He has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in the realm of body composition, aging, and wellness. Transitioning from owning an CrossFit gym to becoming The Body Confidence Coach indicating a deep passion and understanding of the psychological aspects of fitness and self-image. It's an inspiring conversation. He shares how we should integrate mindset into any fitness approach, recognizing that how we perceive ourselves greatly impacts how we live our lives. I'm sure his insights will be valuable for anyone looking to not only improve their physical health but also their overall well-being. Tune in today!

A valuable conversation as we discuss the effects of implants in the human body. Sharon Surita is an Environmental Engineer and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certified Practitioner with a passion for helping others improve their overall health, especially when dealing with chronic illness. I understand all too well the struggle of chronic illness, brought on specifically in my case, by surgical trauma and mesh implant illness. I help motivated chronic illness warriors, and those impacted by any type of implant illness, detox their lives by using our evidence-based Point Approach. Our approach addresses H.I.D.D.E.N. stressors in the home, body and mind, so that my clients can get back to doing the things that bring them joy, thriving instead of merely surviving. 

Soodabeh inspires her patients, clients, audience, and reader to a new level of understanding of the resilience of the human spirit – and inspires them on to action. Soodabeh is the epitome of an American dream. Soodabeh knows exactly what it feels like to live a life that is shattered, filled with fear and more hopeless by the day. Escaping her war-torn homeland at the age of thirty, Soodabeh discovered an inner strength she had no idea she was capable of.

Join me as I chat to Nathan who shares an open honest view of his world at 26 years old. This is what he has to say"This is me at 26 years old. A drunken, lost, broken, depressed, sedated, sexualized, defeated, depleted, weak boy in a man's body who was lacking purpose and drive. I was destroying myself by my own free will and thought it was fun... I change the trajectory of my life by changing my habits, my thoughts, my words and my actions towards my dreams... Guess what?? You can do this too by stepping off this perpetual cycle dragging you down into the gutter. Interested? Listen to this episode to hear more about Nathans very honest view of the moment he "grew into the man he is today"

Doctor turned health coach. I help women to transform their lives by creating a healthy lifestyle that they love so they can lose weight, gain energy and lead a vibrant rest of life.Pediatrician Dr Turned Family health advocate - moved to Northern Spain and her new life journey began. "I'm so glad you're here. Believe me, with 4 kids I know how crazy life can get. Your kids, your husband, the laundry, the dishes. Everything seems to come before you.I’m here to tell you it doesn't have to be that way.I'm here to show you it can be easy to lead a healthy life, wake up every morning full of energy and ready to take on the day!

Amanda is an inspiring young woman living in London that embodies health and wellness. Her mission is to help you feel your best and has packages available to help you look wonderful and on your wedding day.Her mission is to help women like you: - Free yourself from that constant struggle with food. - Get to your goal weight and permanently keep it where you want it, without feeling miserable or deprived. - Regain confidence in yourself and your body. - Live the life you truly deserve.You can find her on all the socials and her website is Amanda Place | Health and Fitness Coach (sculptrition.com)

In this episode we talk all about the Swiss Ball or Fitness ballas you might know it. Yossi has had phenomenal success using the Swiss ball to reclaim the lives of many of his clients. Helping them to become pain free and able to live their lives with easy and comfort. Listen as Yossi tells us his own personal story and helps us to understand the intricacies of the fit ball and what it can do for you! He has a website that has basic Swiss ball movements that you can begin to use now. Performa Ball Website - Performa Ball The ball will not only improve your physical health and strength but it will strengthen your mental health as you begin to realise how strong you really are!

Listen in Folks!!! As gorgeous Tina inspires and instills a curiosity and adventure into the art of trekking. From the sofa to the street is exactly how she started her trekking adventures, that led her on to trekking the INCA trail and climbing Mt Kilimanjaro - twice! Amazing adventures of health, self-realization, connection with nature and above all the ability to realize what our bodies can do if our minds are part of the equation! Tina can be found at

Christina Mathewson is a practicing naturopath. Currently travelling the eastern seaboard of Australia with her family and working worldwide. She is an author, podcaster, mother, teacher and youtuber. She has a passion for alternative health and has healed her own gestational diabetes with a carnivore approach. Listen, as she shares her journey so far, her ups and downs the pathway that she is on to help herself and others to optimal health.

Listen as I chat with Sarah, one of the owners of My Hand Maid - a personal care company. Australian made and owned, 100% natural skin and personal care products. Free from preservatives, petrochemicals, irritants and parabens.Clean, pure, ethically sourced and sustainable.Tallow is a product that your skin will drink in. Coming from an animal base your skin and body will recognize the nutrients contained in Tallow and put them to good work! With Vitamins A C D E providing necessary nutrients for good skin health. You can find this product at myhandmaid.com.au  and on instagram Handmaid (@myhandmaid) • Instagram photos and videos

Living a low carb lifestyle with less medication is possible. Listen to Tomer Pappe as he shares with you his story, as a Type 1 Diabetic, living a low carb lifestyle. His journey so far has been one of discovery and delving into the science, learning how to live a healthier lifestyle with normal blood glucose levels. His story will fill you with hope if you are a type 1 diabetic.

I had a great time chatting to Jordan Jobling today. Jordan has a great passion for nutrient dense food and also for sharing his personal experience along the pathway of eating an optimal human diet. Jordan shares how he is more energetic, more focused, more able to work a full day full of enthusiasm and also save a heap of money at the servo's for smoko time! (typically, an Australian word) List and enjoy as Jordan shares a close to the bone perspective of eating nutrient dense. I am thrilled that someone so young has decided to choose the right food for his body.

My Guest Alex McDonald ran 5 marathons in 5 days. On his website ketomarathons.com. Alex shares all the information about his marathon and how athletes can indeed run in a fasted state using ketones as fuel. Its an amazing feat and one which will transform your ideas about carb loading before events. Have a listen and be prepared to have an open mind. YOu can find Alex on his website www.ketonemarathons.com.au on Instagram at Alex McDonald (@ketomarathons) • Instagram photos and videos, and on face book www.facbook.com/ketomarathons

List as Carrie shares with us the story of Lipodema and how it is drastically affecting women in our community. Carrie shares her passion, to educate all and shine the spot light on this devastating condition that affects 11% of women. She shares her experience, what to do and how to help yourself if you are at risk of developing this condition.

Huge big welcome to Jenni French - owner and CEO of Your Meals in Perth. She offers a service to those of us that find cooking difficult or are after a nutrient dense food - prepared in your own kitchen with your own ingredient's. Jenni offers packages that - "Customize your individual online meal choices based on your likes and dislikes. We offer meal prep for special dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb meals." Visit her website at www.yourmeals.com.au - you'll be surprised at the value of these packages. If you're entering the low carb space, if you're a new mum at home and need food for a week or so, if you're coming home from hospital and need extra care - then Your Foods is the place to head. If your also keen to start your own business preparing meals- then Jenni is looking for passionate people with a thermo mix and a love for food, to help her provide food for her loyal customers.

NIkki talks to us today about so many things. If you haven't heard of Nikki please follow her on Instagram @bio.chem.nikki - the information that she shares is invaluable and you will learn so much that will spark your curiosity to learn so much more about your health!

A deep dive into the movement philosophy of Modus Australia with Owner Mark Bernacchi. If you are looking for new ways or different ways to challenge your body in a safe inclusive environment, then look no further than Modus Movement situated in Myaree.

Camille Walrath joins us all the way from the Sunny Coast in Queensland. She shares with us her passion to help clients realize a pain free life. Camille is a Physiotherapist and has many skills that she uses in her practice. She is a Chek Holistic Lifestyle Coach, a ph360 Personalized Health Coach. She is an Emotional Anatomy Consultant and a Pranic Healing Practitioner. Camille uses her knowledge as a reflexology practitioner to assist where needed and, also calls on her Certificate of Mid-Boyd Therapy. She can be found online at The Body Interpreter as well as on social media. A really interesting subject that will fill you with new knowledge and help you to transform your life.

Dr Pete is one of the first coaches that helped me in my early Keto Journey. He shared so much information and what I liked most was that this information was really sciency. I love science and, as Bio Chemist with a PHD Dr Pete is an authority on metabolism, and I am more than pleased to be able to have him share his wealth of knowledge on my podcast. Thaks so Much Dr Pete!! Dr Pete is holding a gout intensive online course. You'll find course infomration here in the link Home | Dr. Pete's Gout Intensive (drpetesgoutintensive.com) Dr. Pete uses his doctorate in biochemistry and his 28+ years of chemistry teaching experience to help you put gout in remission. This one day intensive program will teach you how to prevent a gout flare, reduce high uric acid, and help you learn how to live gout free!

Dr Suresh is a GP joining us from Queensland. He has a passion for functional medicine and will share his insights with us about his own health journey and his ongoing learning and experience as he delves into a meat-based diet. Listen, learn, take from it what you can. Dr Suresh can be found at The Meat Medic Podcast and via his website Dr Suresh Khirwadkar. You can book in to speak with Dr Suresh on line, and subscribe to his podcast if you wish to gain more insight and information. He can also be found on instagram Suresh Khirwadkar (@themeatmedic) • Instagram photos and videos.

Big Big Welcome to Tracey McBeath - The Health & Healing Coach who lives in Melbourne Australia. Sharing her wisdom and insight for the past decade as she has journeyed on in the wellness space to become completely different version of herself. Her journey has been inspirational and unique, and it continues on as it does for all of us. Listen as she shares her passion and inspiration for living a live full of insight and, inspiring curiosity and change. Tracey is an author, and her book is called "You Have Today" it can be found on amazon. She is a podcaster and public speaker. Living a life by design she continues to walk the wellness route and spread the word about healing yourself and living your fullest life.

This episode is my presentation at The Low Carb Summit - sharing information about Gestational Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes is a very real problem in our modern world, and it breaks my heart that this can be managed so easily. A diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes will change your birthing pathway. Ask your practitioner to check for high sugar levels early in your pregnancy to make sure you have the birth that you choose.

So fortunate to have Dr Avi Charlton today as a guest on my you tube Channel. A Real Food GP Practicing in Melbourne speaks to us freely about her own real food health journey and what she offers for you to help you understand the importance of real food and its impact on you and your health. Dr Avi's passion for her clients comes across so beautifully in her message to us today. Please listen to this 35-minute presentation. After a scratchy start on my behalf - there is some amazing information here - take some time to listen.

Kath is a recently qualified Certified Health coach and comes from a Physiotherapy background. She approaches her coaching with a holistic approach and takes a deep care in allowing her clients to a fuller life with her unique skill to ask gentle questions to encourage reflection and change. Kath has spent time in England New Zealand and is now based in Queensland.

Ive shared a lot of information in this episode of the podcast. Listen take notes and remember to breath as you start your journey to optimal health. Expect to have more energy, to have better sleep and live every moment of your life.