Between Clinical Minds

Join Between Clinical Minds host Toni Chambers for an episode that goes beyond textbook definitions and dives into the lived experience of skin conditions. With expert guests, naturopaths Dr. Brad McEwen and Katey Weekes, you’ll explore the complexities of hives and perioral dermatitis—from diagnosis and differentiation to holistic management. Discover practical case studies, learn about the impact of stress, hormones, and environmental triggers, and get actionable advice on lifestyle, supplements, and topical care. This episode is packed with clinical pearls to help practitioners and curious listeners alike rethink their approach to skin health. Click here to complete our short community feedback survey and go into the draw to win a virtual ticket to our two‑day Neuro Resilience 2026 Summit.   Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Step inside the clinic with Season 5, Episode 7 of BioConcepts Between Clinical Minds, where we dive beneath the surface of skin and nail health. Join podcast host Toni Chambers as she sits down with TCM practitioner Sandi Ross and nurse/naturopath Alexandra Brewster for a frank, open-minded discussion on fungal infections—from candida’s shapeshifting nature to the challenges of mould and nail presentations.  Discover how Western and Chinese medicine perspectives intersect, learn practical strategies for diagnosis and management, and hear real-world stories that illuminate the complexity of skin conditions. Whether you’re a practitioner seeking deeper clinical insight or simply fascinated by the science of health, this episode offers actionable tips, lifestyle advice, and a fresh look at the “terrain” beneath every rash and infection.    Click here to complete our short community feedback survey and go into the draw to win a virtual ticket to our two‑day Neuro Resilience 2026 Summit.   Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

In this episode of BioConcepts Between Clinical Minds, host Toni Chambers is joined by naturopathic experts Dr Nerida James and Kelly Gilbert for an open and insightful discussion on psoriasis. Together, they explore the complexities of this autoimmune skin condition, from clinical presentation and differential diagnosis to the many triggers—including stress, diet, gut health, and environmental toxins like mould. The conversation delves into practical testing approaches, the importance of personalised treatment, and the role of lifestyle changes in managing symptoms. With real-world case studies and a focus on holistic, evidence-informed care, this episode offers practitioners and curious minds alike a fresh perspective on supporting patients with psoriasis.    Click here to complete our short community feedback survey and go into the draw to win a virtual ticket to our two‑day Neuro Resilience 2026 Summit.   Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Step inside the lived experience of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) with this episode of Between Clinical Minds. Hear naturopath Jacinta Mullins recount decades of battling eczema, the emotional toll of dependency on steroid creams, and the difficult journey through withdrawal—marked by sleepless nights, debilitating itching, and the search for true healing. Jacinta shares how changing her diet, setting boundaries, and focusing on gut and nervous system health helped her reclaim her life.  You’ll also meet Grace Jacobs, who describes the isolating pain of TSW as a teenager—raw skin, relentless infections, and the struggle to find support when even doctors didn’t understand her condition. Grace’s story is one of resilience, combining naturopathic and medical approaches to finally restore her skin and her confidence.  Through honest conversation, this episode reveals the physical and psychological challenges of TSW, the importance of holistic care, and the hope that comes from connecting with others who truly understand. If you or someone you know is facing eczema or TSW, these stories offer empathy, practical advice, and a reminder: you’re not alone.  Click here to complete our short community feedback survey and go into the draw to win a virtual ticket to our two‑day Neuro Resilience 2026 Summit.   Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

In this episode of BioConcepts Between Clinical Minds, host Toni Chambers brings together naturopath Belinda Byrnes and pharmacist-herbalist Dr. Karolina Skraskova (Phd) for a deep dive into childhood eczema—exploring not just the root causes and dietary myths, but also the powerful role of topical herbal medicine. Discover how individualised, evidence-based creams and ointments—crafted with carefully selected botanicals—can break the itch-scratch cycle, restore the skin barrier, and offer immediate relief for patients. Dr. Skraskova shares her process for tailoring topical remedies to each patient’s unique skin needs, while Belinda Byrnes reveals how integrating these approaches with gentle, holistic care can transform outcomes for families. Whether you’re a practitioner or a parent, this episode is packed with practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help you support skin health from the outside in. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Join host Toni Chambers in this episode of BioConcepts Between Clinical Minds as she sits down with naturopaths Rebecca Hughes and Katey Weekes to unpack the complexities of eczema and dermatitis herpetiformis. This episode explores the nuances of differential diagnosis, the impact of genetic mutations, and the importance of family history in chronic skin conditions. Learn about evidence-based management strategies, including the judicious use of topical steroids, antifungals, and barrier-supporting therapies, as well as the role of stress and environmental triggers in patient outcomes. The conversation offers practical tips for integrating standard and functional pathology testing, supporting patients through flare-ups, and balancing conventional and naturopathic interventions. Whether you’re in clinical practice or supporting patients with chronic skin disease, this episode delivers actionable insights and peer-driven perspectives to enhance your approach to dermatological care. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au. 

In this episode of BioConcepts Between Clinical Minds, host Toni Chambers is joined by naturopath Sheryl Sivell and clinical nutritionist Lynsey Koch for an in-depth discussion on rosacea—a complex, relapsing skin condition. The conversation covers the latest understanding of rosacea’s triggers, including genetic, hormonal, and gut-related factors, and highlights the importance of the gut-skin axis in both diagnosis and treatment. Sheryl and Lynsey share practical clinical strategies, from topical and systemic therapies to the role of emotional health, food sensitivities, and microbiome balance. Listeners will gain valuable insights into differentiating rosacea from other skin conditions, the impact of stress and trauma, and evidence-based approaches to restoring skin health from the inside out. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Explore the latest thinking on adult acne with naturopaths Asha Evertsz and Karina Hiscock. Discover why acne is now seen as an inflammatory disease, the role of the skin microbiome, and practical approaches for diagnosis and treatment. Real clinical stories and actionable insights for practitioners and patients alike. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au 

We are often bombarded by new shiny gadgets and fads that are meant to help us achieve optimal health, but there is a return to ancient practices including breath and cold and heat therapy. Join integrative doctor Olivia Lesslar and naturopath and breathing instructor Mim Beim as they discuss the benefits of these timeless practices and learn how they can be used and monitored in conventional blood pathology. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au 

In this episode, we address myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and its similarities with Long COVID. Nutritional biochemist Dr Rhona Creegan explains that ME/CFS is considered a bio-toxin illness characterised by prolonged fatigue, muscle weakness, cognitive issues (brain fog), and other systemic symptoms. One distinctive feature is post-exertional malaise, where symptoms worsen after physical or cognitive exertion. Other symptoms include sleep disturbances, headaches, and orthostatic intolerance—where blood pressure and heart rate fluctuate upon standing, causing dizziness or fainting. This episode also features naturopath Stephanie Gadsden who was diagnosed with ME/CFS as a 17 year old – she shares her personal health struggles, which were initially misunderstood by the medical community, and highlights how she found relief through a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach. The focus is on reducing the patient's "toxic load" (infections, stress, environmental toxins) and rebuilding their body’s resilience. This often includes working with health coaches to help patients make sustainable, long-term changes. Stephanie also discusses common treatments she uses, such as immune-modulating herbs, antivirals, mitochondrial support, and addressing nutrient deficiencies, as well as using IV nutrient therapy when appropriate.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au 

In this episode, diabetes focused GP Dr Gary Deed discusses the limitations of blood tests when it comes to diabetes diagnosis. For example, haemoglobin A1C may be inaccurate in certain conditions such as iron deficiency or recent blood transfusions. He points out that testing insulin levels to assess insulin resistance is controversial since lab variability makes it unreliable for clinical practice. Instead, visceral obesity, waist circumference, and BMI are more practical markers for insulin resistance. He also discusses the utility of newer tests like C-peptide and fructosamine, along with continuous glucose monitoring. Blood test interpretation expert Dr Rhona Creegan joins the discussion with the best blood and other diagnostic methods to detect the presence of atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome. Dr Creegan underscores the importance of optimal ranges over standard lab reference ranges. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

This discussion spans inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and thyroid presentations, with autoimmunity bridging the two. Integrative GP Dr Charlotte Middleton highlights the complex nature of IBD, its growing prevalence, especially among children, and the importance of early and thorough diagnostic workups to manage it. Thyroid focused naturopath Tara Nelson discusses factors affecting the accuracy of thyroid function tests including circadian rhythm, medications, stress and the patient’s own unique set point. She delves into the various thyroid antibodies, euthyroid sick syndrome and the patient who flips between hypo and hyperthyroid presentations.   Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Join naturopathic doctor Lara Briden and women’s health naturopath Katey Weekes as they discuss their philosophy around testing in general and conventional blood testing in particular. Lara Briden explains that while measuring oestrogen and progesterone levels can have their place, she prefers assessing LH, FSH, prolactin, and androgens, particularly in conditions such as PCOS. She highlights that testing for PCOS typically involves a high LH to FSH ratio, elevated androgens, and sometimes low SHBG, but emphasises that a polycystic ovary ultrasound finding isn't sufficient for diagnosing PCOS. Katey Weekes highlights that testing helps differentiate whether hormonal issues are contributing to mental health symptoms and guides her treatment. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Join our host Toni Chambers as she explores the foundations of conventional blood pathology with nutritional biochemist and pathology interpretation expert Dr Rhona Creegan. They discuss how laboratory reference ranges are determined, the factors that affect the results and the importance of understanding both lab reference and optimal ranges, using uric acid and TSH as examples. Dr Creegan also outlines the clinical use of derived values. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Deepen your understanding of drug-herb-nutrient interactions in thyroid conditions. Hear from thyroid specialist naturopath Tara Nelson, pharmacist and nutritionist James Jensen and integrative GP Dr Aparna Hegde.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au 

The increasing prevalence of toxins in the environment – whether they be from mould, plastics, heavy metals, pesticides or poor water quality – can all impact thyroid functioning, and affect younger people than ever before. Nurse practitioner Ashe Young details the many environmental insults and increasing pressure on young women as reasons for their increasing presentation with thyroid disorders. Emily, diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease in her mid-20s, joins the conversation to detail her journey with an under active thyroid.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au 

In this episode, we talk to naturopath and thyroid cancer survivor Melissa Briggs as she shares her journey from diagnosis to recovery, through to her clinical practice supporting others through thyroid cancer. Holistic dietitian Natalie K. Douglas provides insight into how she determines those patients with cellular hypothyroidism versus hypothyroidism.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au   

Healthcare practitioners and researchers alike have seen an increase in post COVID thyroid presentations. Hear from integrative GP Dr Ameeta Gajjar and thyroid specialist naturopath Tara Nelson on possible mechanisms, presentations and treatment approaches. A young patient also tells her story of developing hypothyroidism post COVID infection.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au 

In this episode, we continue the conversation on autoimmune thyroid disease. This time, join pharmacist and nutritionist James Jensen, along with integrative GPs Dr Aparna Hegde and Dr Charlotte Middleton as they explain the gut-thyroid and gut-kidney connections, along with testing parameters and treatment options.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Autoimmune thyroid conditions are on the rise, with up to 40% of people in some part of the world presenting with Hashimoto’s and 3% with Graves diseases. Join thyroid specialist naturopath Tara Nelson and integrative GP Dr Ameeta Gajjar as they outline the triggers diagnostic markers. Also hear a patient’s journey with Graves’ disease and the impact of a delayed diagnosis on her family.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au 

The number of women who develop a thyroid condition in perimenopause and menopause doubles. Join integrative GP Dr Lucy Caratti and naturopath Georgia Marrion from Melbourne’s Fertile Ground group to hear why perimenopausal women are vulnerable to developing thyroid conditions, and how best to individualise treatment considerations. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Join naturopath Shantini Iyngkaran from Melbourne’s Fertile Ground clinic as she delves into the predisposing factors for the development of postpartum thyroiditis, the pathophysiology and how to detect those affected while colleague and counsellor Suzanne Hurley describes the unique perspective she brings to her perinatal patients that often uncovers thyroid dysfunction as the driving factor for their symptoms.   Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Join host Toni Chambers and naturopaths Belinda Kirkpatrick and Natalie Pickering, and functional medicine practitioner Alexandra Brewster as they discuss the various ways thyroid health impacts reproductive health – from menstrual regularity to ovulation, implantation and pregnancy maintenance to optimal infant development. They delve into mechanisms, contributing factors and treatment strategies.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au 

Go back to basics with thyroid health – what is the thyroid? What influences its health and what does it influence in the body? How do the thyroid hormones interplay? What are the best tests to order? And what are the optimal values for those blood markers? Explore these questions along with treatment considerations with Acupuncturist and naturopath Dr Miranda Myles, functional medicine practitioner Alexandra Brewster and holistic dietitian Natalie K. Douglas.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

In this episode of Between Clinical Minds, ND Lara Briden discusses perimenopause, or the menopausal transition as a window of opportunity for women to be in control of their health, both physical and mental and emotional. Naturopath Amanda Haberecht describes menopause as an adrenal condition; and registered nurse and naturopath Jane Hutchens details the aspects of a woman’s health history that determines their perimenopausal journey.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10  

Between Clinical Minds had the pleasure of talking to Henry Osiecki, renowned Australian nutritional biochemist and Thai nephrologist Dr Patana for this episode. Discover the insidious nature of kidney disease, and the simple, yet complex causes.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

In this episode of Between Clinical Minds, we discuss ischaemic heart disease with integrative cardiologist Dr Jason Kaplan and specialist GP Dr Sandeep Gupta; discover that the process of atherosclerosis begins early in life with a range of drivers. Dr Michael Osiecki then discusses vascular dementia, its causes, prevention and treatment.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

What is hyperlipidaemia? And what markers are the most accurate to determine hyperlipidaemia? In this episode, we talk to integrative cardiologist Dr Jason Kaplan and functional dietitian Robbie about the tests they order and dietary patterns they recommend for patients with hyperlipidaemia.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10  

Naturopath and registered nurse Jane Hutchens queries the latest testing procedures for gestational diabetes and the long term complications for mother and baby, while naturopaths Amanda Haberecht and Bel Rowntree unravel the increasing incidence of gestational diabetes in their clinics, the overuse of takeaway foods and the importance of dietary change.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy can be life threatening for mother and child. Hear from Mum Alex Hills as she details her experience of undiagnosed preeclampsia; naturopath and registered nurse Jane Hutchens details the less-than-straight-forward diagnostic criteria; while naturopaths Bel Rowntree and Amanda Haberecht discuss causation and prevention.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10  

Join integrative cardiologist Dr Jason Kaplan, functional dietitian Robbie Clark and naturopath Dr Brad McEwen as they discuss the silent nature of hypertension, as it begins early in life with vasculature changes and exists for years in people with little to no symptoms. They explore causes, medication use, diet and lifestyle and beneficial supplementation options.   Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Metabolic Syndrome is a diagnosis that often flies under the radar; patients can be on medication for the cluster of conditions that define Metabolic Syndrome and not know they have it. Join naturopath Carrun Squires and functional dietitian Robbie Clark as they discuss weight reduction and increased exercise as the key strategies for the condition. Cardiac nurse and naturopath Lisa Fiocchini gives a unique insight into the condition as she details her food as medicine approach. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Join integrative GP Dr Lucy Burns, functional dietitian Robbie Clark and naturopaths Carrun Squires and Dr Brad McEwen as they discuss diets, lifestyle, intermittent fasting and supplementation options for patients with insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Unravel insulin resistance as our guests put weight gain and an inability to lose weight squarely on the shoulders of insulin resistance. Integrative GP Dr Lucy Burns, functional dietitian Robbie Clark and naturopath Carrun Squires discuss what it is, how we measure it, how it develops and what to do about improving it.   Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

There is an interrelationship between muscle and cardiometabolic health that can often be forgotten or misunderstood. Hear from naturopath and sports nutritionist Kira Sutherland and Sports dietitian Dr Dominique Condo as they discuss the mechanism while also equipping practitioners and patients with the tools they need to ensure healthy muscle growth and development at any age and life stage.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Welcome back to Between Clinical Minds - Season 2! What do we mean by cardiometabolic health? Cardiometabolic conditions exist in and of themselves but functionally, they are well known drivers of other health presentations. As naturopaths Carla Wrenn and Dr Brad McEwen discuss, it can be a “scary” space for naturopathic practitioners to consult in, but having a good grasp of the risk factors and drivers can help inform your assessment of an array of patient presentations.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Our final episode looks at the area of metabolic health. Respected Melbourne dietitian Rocco Di Vincenzo discusses key nutrient deficiencies that is a large driver of metabolic conditions in children. Naturopath Amanda Howe takes a broad view of why we are seeing an increasing number of people presenting with metabolic conditions, and she shares her approach to treatment. Respected Sydney naturopath Tabitha McIntosh closes the season with a case study in which endocrine disrupting chemicals played a big part in one boy’s obesity and low testosterone. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

This is a jam-packed episode! We talk to nutritionist and PhD candidate Jessica Bayes about her research into the impact of the Mediterranean Diet on the depressive symptoms of young males. The results are a wonderful reminder of the power of dietary change. Brisbane nutritionist Deborah Smart shares her take on the increasing incidence of anxiety amongst teenagers and her testing preference that informs treatments for these patients. Family naturopath Emma Wisbey discusses the interesting area of motor tics and her treatment approach. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

It was a pleasure to talk to Dr Leila Masson, a consultant paediatrician specialising in nutritional and environmental medicine…we spoke about anxiety, OCD, ODD, causes, investigations and treatments, including positive parenting and forest bathing. Family naturopath Emma Wisbey also joined the conversation; she has a mental health focus in clinic and shares her clinical gems when it comes to treating children with anxiety. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Continuing on from Episode 8... integrative paediatrician Dr Elizabeth Mumper discusses childhood immunisation, informed consent, her altered vaccination schedule and supportive interventions she prescribes for her patients receiving immunisations. We also hear from a father of two who has traversed this topic with his own children – hear the journey he took to make a decision that was right for his family. And naturopath Amanda Howe explains how she helps support families with whatever decision they make – diet and supplemental support are both discussed. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

We brave the controversial topic of childhood immunisations. Dr Elizabeth Mumper is an integrative paediatrician from the United States; she discusses informed consent, her altered vaccination schedule and supportive interventions she prescribes for her patients receiving immunisations. We also hear from a father of two who has traversed this topic with his own children – hear the journey he took to make a decision that was right for his family. And naturopath Amanda Howe explains how she helps support families with whatever decision they make – diet and supplemental support are both discussed. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10  

The topic of allergies and intolerances continues, this time we are fortunate to hear the perspective of a respected Melbourne dietitian Rocco Di Vincenzo. He shares his functional medicine thinking alongside Brisbane nutritionist Deborah Smart who has experienced allergy first hand through her daughter’s experience. How do they use IgG testing to inform their clinical judgement? And what role does stress and trauma play in the aetiology of allergy and intolerance? Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

In this episode, we chat to respected naturopath, clinical nutritionist and co-author of One Bite at a Time: Reduce Toxic Exposure and Eat the World you Want, Tabitha McIntosh on the topic of allergies and intolerances. She generously shares her Clinical Lens that she uses with patients to determine causes and risk factors. Sandi Ross also joins the conversation – she is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and naturopath and brings another perspective to the topic. Emma Sutherland, respected Sydney naturopath shares a case study, from presentation and diagnosis to treatment and resolution. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

We have the absolute pleasure of speaking again to integrative paediatrician Dr Frank Golik and Melbourne paediatric naturopath Keonie Moore about the often-controversial area of PANDAS – pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcus. The episode is littered with clinical gems – from determining whether a child has PANDAS to testing for causation, and treatment considerations. Dr Golik sees the difficult combination of pyroluria and PANDAS, hear how these children present and learn strategies for eradicating streptococcus systemically. Dr Golik will again emphasise the role of dietary change in his prescriptions and his patient’s improvements. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10  

Integrative paediatrician Dr Frank Golik will shock and surprise you with some of the behaviours he sees in his young patients; he outlines the incredible results he has by changing diet alone and discusses pyroluria and zinc doses – how high does he go? Mum of four and respected Melbourne naturopath Keonie Moore joins the conversation and, along with integrative GP Dr Ailina Ismail, outlines her strategy for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including nutrient deficiencies to test for, what conventional blood testing can tell us, environmental toxicities to investigate including mould and heavy metals and solutions to consider. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

In this episode, we talk to two practitioners and mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. They have so much in common yet come from two very different backgrounds – one is a nutritionist and herbalist, Sydney’s Brittany Darling and one is an integrative GP, Dr Ailina Ismail from Melbourne. They share their journey as parents from diagnosis, through treatment to the present day; they discuss their approach in clinic to helping children with ASD and their families. The conversation includes testing to consider as well as diet and lifestyle considerations as well as relevant supplementation. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10  

Continuing on from Episode 1... Our experts, nutritional biochemist Dr Rhona Creegan and naturopath Jane Hutchens discuss why past generational environments are so influential on the health of the current generation. Founder of the Building Biology movement in Australia, Nicole Bijlsma details the myriad of environmental exposures we face in our modern-day world, including mould and the implication for child health. Respected women’s health and fertility naturopath Leah Hechtman discusses flame retardants, the intergenerational microbiome and how we have to strike a balance with our patients, so they don’t become overwhelmed and stressed. Sydney naturopath Emma Sutherland talks about her own experience of stress during pregnancy and postnatally, and how that impacted her daughter’s health. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

We start our series on children’s health right at the beginning, way before conception….back when our grandparents were preparing to conceive. Our experts, nutritional biochemist Dr Rhona Creegan and naturopath Jane Hutchens discuss why past generational environments are so influential on the health of the current generation. Founder of the Building Biology movement in Australia, Nicole Bijlsma details the myriad of environmental exposures we face in our modern-day world, including mould and the implication for child health. Respected women’s health and fertility naturopath Leah Hechtman discusses flame retardants, the intergenerational microbiome and how we have to strike a balance with our patients, so they don’t become overwhelmed and stressed. Sydney naturopath Emma Sutherland talks about her own experience of stress during pregnancy and postnatally, and how that impacted her daughter’s health. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10