Wellness etc.

We start this episode with a full Off Campus debrief because if you know, you know and if you haven't watched it yet, consider this your sign.But then things get a little deeper. This episode is my honest take on hustle culture, why I'm so over the glorification of busy, and the epiphany I had recently that honestly changed the way I'm approaching my life and my work.I talk about burnout, chronic optimisation, the pressure to constantly be doing more and why I think the opposite of all of that is actually where the good stuff is.We cover:The Off Campus debrief you didn't know you neededWhy "I'm so busy" has become a flex and why I kind of hate itThe things hustle culture glorifies that I'm deinfluencing you onWhy your career is not your personalityBurnout is not normal and we need to stop treating it like it isThe journal prompt I do with all my clients and why it actually changes everythingFind more of me: @wellwithportia Work With Me <33

Monika Anna is a clinical nutritionist specialising in gut health, hormones, fertility, and preconception to postpartum nutrition and this conversation is one I have been wanting to have on the podcast for a long time.We get into the connection between gut health and hormonal health, what a truly healthy cycle actually looks like from a practitioner's perspective, and what Monika looks for in her clients that most people (including GPs) tend to miss.Whether you're thinking about fertility now or just want to understand your cycle and hormones better, this one is for you.We cover:The connection between gut health and hormonal health that most women don't know aboutWhat a healthy cycle actually looks like and the signs something might be offNutrition and lifestyle foundations for hormonal and cycle healthFertility and preconception - what to address before you even start tryingWhat the wellness industry gets most wrong about hormonal healthFind more of Monika: @monika_anna_nutritionist Find more of me: @wellwithportiaWork with Memomentum-studios.com.au

This week it's just me, answering your questions and honestly this might be one of my favourite episode formats because your questions are so good and so real.From navigating bad body image days to the all-in approach in recovery, learning to trust yourself around food, and what to do when people are stressing you out. We're getting into all of it.You asked me about:Bad body image days and eating when full in recoveryMovement, steps, and heart rate during period recoveryBreaking free from calorie tracking when it feels like the only thing keeping you safeSleep struggles, nourishing breakfasts and yes - sleeping masksWhen to see a GP or gynaecologist if you've tried everythingMy biggest advice for intuitive eatingYou can find more of me: instagram.com/wellwithportiamomentum-studios.com.au

This episode is not anti-exercise. Not even close. But it is an honest conversation about the relationship so many of us have built with movement and whether it's actually serving us.This week I'm breaking down why exercise is a stressor, what it means when it becomes your primary coping mechanism, and how to start moving with genuine intention rather than obligation, guilt, or anxiety.We cover:Why exercise is a stressor and why that actually mattersThe difference between movement that supports you and movement that's just a distractionHow to understand the intention behind your trainingSigns you might be overtrainingHow to set yourself up for success - fuelling, rest, recovery and training smarterWhy strength training is the greatest thing you can do for your body long termFind more of me: instagram.com/wellwithportiamomentum-studios.com.au

Lucy Klemt is a dietitian and strength coach who has dedicated her career to helping women build a sustainable relationship with food and their bodies. But before all of that, she lost her period ... twice. In this episode Lucy shares her personal journey through two separate period recoveries, why the first one didn't stick, and what she did differently the second time around. We also chat about her postpartum experience as a brand new mum to a seven week old, and why asking for help is one of the most powerful things you can do in recovery.This is one of those conversations that feels like sitting down with someone who just gets it.We cover:Lucy's personal journey with losing her period and what drove itWhy her first recovery didn't stick and what changed the second timePractical advice for women in period recoveryWhy asking for help is not weakness, it's the whole pointFind more of Lucy - instagram.com/lucyklemtFind more of me - instagram.com/wellwithportia Work with me - momentum-studios.com.au

I lost my period at the end of 2017. I got it back in October 2025. This episode is the full story of everything in between - the doctors who told me to go on the pill, the years of half-committing to recovery, the moment I decided to say a quiet but firm no to the medical system and back myself completely.I'm covering exactly what my recovery looked like. The nutrition, the training, the lifestyle changes, and honestly the hardest part of all of it, the mental load. Because nobody talks about that part enough.This one is long, it's personal, and it's everything I wish someone had told me when I was in the thick of it.We cover:How and why I lost my period in the first placeYears of mismanagement, misdiagnosis and being told to just go on the pillThe moment I decided to fully commit to natural recoveryWhat I actually changed (food, movement, sleep, lifestyle and mindset)The mental and emotional reality of recovery that nobody warns you aboutThe night I got my period back and what it meantFind more of me:instagram.com/wellwithportia

If your period has gone missing, or has never been quite right, this episode is the starting point. Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is one of the most common and most misunderstood causes of missing periods in women, and most of us have never even heard of it.In Part 1 of the HA Series I'm breaking down what HA actually is, what's happening in your body when it occurs, and what recovery looks like, from the inside out. No medical jargon, just real information that I wish someone had given me a long time ago.We cover:What hypothalamic amenorrhea actually is and how it worksThe three main drivers and why they rarely exist in isolationWhat's happening hormonally when your period disappearsWho gets HA (and why it's not always who you'd expect)How to reverse it and what recovery looks like internally and externallyWhat else you need to know, including common misdiagnoses and why the pill isn't a fixFor support about your missing period, you can find me at:instagram.com/wellwithportiaemail me [email protected]

Jye Austin is a Women's Strength & Health Coach, Co-founder of Rep Republic and Social Frequency, and Performance Coach at Saint Haven. But before all of that, she went through her own journey with her health — from an eating disorder at 13, through the world of bodybuilding, and eventually into a completely different relationship with her body and herself.In this episode she shares that journey honestly, and what she found when she finally stopped performing and started actually living.We cover:How her eating disorder began and where it ledThe reality of bodybuilding The moment during COVID when everything shiftedGaining weight and choosing health over performanceFinding holistic health Where she is now — longevity, strength, and just being a good humanFind more of Jye at instagram.com/jyeaustinptinstagram.com/wellwithportiamomentum-studios.com.au

In this episode, I’m joined by my boyfriend, Max, for a Q&A all about our relationship, women’s health, and what it’s actually like dating someone in the wellness space.We talk about how we met, what it was like navigating my disordered eating and period recovery, and the things he’s learnt about women’s health along the way. We also get into the realities of supporting a partner through a healing journey, the habits we’ve influenced in each other, and what we think makes our relationship work.Plus, a few “wellness girl” moments and some fun quick-fire questions.A mix of honest, insightful, and light-hearted, this one feels like a chat with us.Find more of me:instagram.com/wellwithportiamomentum-studios.com.au

Most of us were taught that our period is just something that happens once a month - something to manage, put up with, or push through. But your hormonal cycle is so much more than that. It's one of the most powerful indicators of how your body is actually doing, and most of us were never taught how to read it.In this episode I'm sharing everything I wish I'd known; from what a healthy cycle actually looks like, to the signs your body might be struggling, and how to start supporting your hormones through the way you live day to day.We cover:Why I call it a hormonal cycle (not a menstrual cycle) and why that reframe mattersYour cycle as a vital sign — what it's actually telling you about your healthWhat a healthy cycle really looks likeSigns your cycle might be out of balanceHow to support your hormones through food, movement and stressWhen to ask for help and who to seeFind more of me:instagram.com/wellwithportiamomentum-studios.com.au

If the idea of gaining weight makes your stomach drop, this episode is for you. I'm sharing my personal journey with weight, from restriction and over-exercising to genuinely nourishing my body and gaining weight over the past year. This episode is me talking honestly about that, and everything I've learned along the way.We will cover:Why weight gain feels so wrong and who actually benefits from you feeling that wayThe biological case for being nourished — hormones, metabolism, and beyondThe mental load of letting go of a lean identityWhat your body is actually telling you when you think you want to lose weightWhat healthy really looks like for womenHow to cope with weight gain in your healing journey and where to startFind more of me:instagram.com/wellwithportiamomentum-studios.com.au

In this episode of Smash or Pass: The Wellness Edition, I’m giving my honest takes on the biggest trends in wellness; the hits, the misses, and the overhyped rituals we all see online. From protein obsession to Pilates, saunas to step counts, and all the “wellness girl” classics in between, I break down what actually supports your body and what’s just noise, all through my lens as a period recovery coach, personal trainer, and functional nutritionist.✨ Weekly recommendation: Farmer's Pick Groceries GET $10 OFF YOUR ORDER💧 Sodii Hydration: Use my code PORTIA

It feels like everywhere you look right now, thinness is trending again.From influencers and celebrities rapidly losing weight to the explosion of medications like Ozempic, there’s a noticeable shift happening in the way bodies are being portrayed online.In this episode we unpack the “skinny pandemic”. Why ultra-thin body ideals seem to be making a comeback and what that might mean for health, culture, and the next generation.We’ll talk about:• the rise of weight-loss medications and the conversation around them• how social media algorithms amplify body trends• who actually benefits from body insecurity• why body ideals change over time• and what this could mean for long-term health and wellbeingThis episode isn’t about shaming individuals or medications, it’s about zooming out and asking bigger questions about the culture shaping the way we see our bodies.Find more of me: instagram.com/wellwithportiamomentum-studios.com.auWork with me: https://sikx4huyd81.typeform.com/to/lWmeHQ97

When we talk about eating disorders, we usually picture the extremes. But what about the huge grey area in between?In this episode, we’re unpacking disordered eating - the subtle patterns around food and exercise that might not look “serious” on the outside but can quietly consume your thoughts, habits, and daily life.We’ll talk about:• what disordered eating actually is• common signs people often miss• why these behaviours are often symptoms of deeper nervous system and psychological patterns• what a healthy relationship with food really looks like• and how you can start shifting toward a more balanced approach to nourishment and movementIf you’ve ever felt like food or exercise takes up more mental space than it should, this conversation might resonate with you.Find more of me: instagram.com/wellwithportiamomentum-studios.com.auWork with me: https://sikx4huyd81.typeform.com/to/lWmeHQ97

Welcome to Wellness etc. ✨In this first episode, I’m sharing a little bit about who I am, why I started this podcast, and the journey that led me here. From growing up between Australia and Asia, to navigating an eating disorder, losing my period for years, and eventually discovering a more holistic approach to health, this episode dives into the experiences that shaped the way I view wellness today.This podcast is all about cutting through the noise of modern wellness culture and having real conversations about women’s health, nervous systems, food, movement, and what it actually means to feel well.Think of this space as your big sister in wellness; honest conversations, no extremes, and no fear-mongering.Find more of me:instagram.com/wellwithportia momentum-studios.com.au Work with me:https://sikx4huyd81.typeform.com/to/lWmeHQ97