The Dietitian Dispatch

This episode, I'm joined by Registered Psychologist, Basmah from Sage House Psychology. We break down what Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder is, how to recognise it, get a diagnosis, and manage the condition.Find Basmah on Instagram at Sage House Psychology: https://www.instagram.com/sagehousepsychology/reels/Don't forget to subscribe to receive updates when episodes are posted. Your support is appreciated! Aliya xCheck out my website and follow me on socials:Website: https://ascendwomenshealthau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendwomenshealthau/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascendwomenshealthau

This episode of the Dietitian Dispatch is brought to you by TWO Registered Dietitians talking all about gut health. Laura Frank (@Lfandconutrition) and I discuss the gut microbiome, fibre, hydration, and properly investigating gut issues to determine the cause and management. With so much misinformation online, its important to go to accredited professionals in their field for the information. Learn the basics of how your gut works, tips to help with fibre intake, and how you can seek out professional support for gut issues like IBS and constipation.Aliya xCheck out my website and follow me on socials:Website: https://ascendwomenshealthau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendwomenshealthau/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascendwomenshealthau

Your pelvic floor training is in session.I learnt so much this ep about pelvic floor muscles, incontinence, and pelvic floor dysfunction. This is an episode you all will not want to miss. Its an hour of insightful info from our superstar physios, Aisha and Manal, from Rahim's Women's Health Physio. You can reach out to them via insta or their website at Rahim's Women's Health PhysioCheck out my website and follow me on socials:Website: https://ascendwomenshealthau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendwomenshealthau/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascendwomenshealthau

This episode is all about the number one illness affecting women, and no its not breast cancer, or arthiritis--its anxiety disorders.This makes sense when you look into the ever-changing hormones women experience across their lifespan. Let's dive into what anxiety is and how to differentiate between normal levels of anxiety and a disorder. While I'm not a psychologist, many of my clients also have anxiety.Check out my website and follow me on socials:Website: https://ascendwomenshealthau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendwomenshealthau/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascendwomenshealthau

This episode, exercise physiologist Junayna and I explain the fundamentals of exercising as we age. Junayna explains what an exercise physiologist is, what they do and how they help with rehab and preventing future chronic conditions. We answered questions like:1. How much exercise do we need daily?2. How can we encourage older generations to start exercising?3. What are the most common chronic conditions affecting women and how can exercise help?4. The key to staying active and reducing sedentary timeTune in and get inspired to move your body more!Check out my website and follow me on socials:Website: https://ascendwomenshealthau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendwomenshealthau/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascendwomenshealthau

Today, we’re going to discuss why you should listen to dietitians for your nutrition advice and ditch listening to influencers.The main voices and popular videos are often pushed by people without qualifications which is distressing to me. The rate of misinformation is high and we’re seeing a lack of factual evidence and more pseudoscience.Tune in for next week's episode with Tara for more in-depth discussion of orthorexia and clean eating!Check out my website and follow me on socials:Website: https://ascendwomenshealthau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendwomenshealthau/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascendwomenshealthau

In the third episode of the Dietitian Dispatch, we will unravel what endometriosis is with insight from Georgia, an ED Nurse spreading awareness about endometriosis and adenomyosis on her social media through her personal experience. Georgia brings a safe space for endo warriors to connect with others online in the same boat, presenting REAL experiences of endometriosis and adenomyosis. We covered what endometriosis is, the typical pathway to get a diagnosis, research, long-term management strategies, and misinformation on social media. Strap in, because this one is a long one! Check out my website and follow me on socials:Website: https://ascendwomenshealthau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendwomenshealthau/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascendwomenshealthau

In the second episode of the Dietitian Dispatch, I sit down with Sandra Le, founder of Milkd.Up, a business-woman supporting women’s breastfeeding journeys with premium lactation cookies. Why is breastfeeding easier for some women? What nutritional considerations must they be aware of? How can we make it easier for mums to breastfeed today? Learn all about it in this episode – can certain foods help with milk production? Find out!Check out my website and follow me on socials:Website: https://ascendwomenshealthau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendwomenshealthau/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascendwomenshealthau

In this first episode, I'll walk you through who I am, why I became a Dietitian, and how I went about starting a business as a new grad at 23. I'll discuss my high school experience, uni life, the impact of unexpected health struggles, and how it all led up to me starting my business in 2025. Trust me, it's all relevant. At the end, I'll provide FIVE of my top tips for people thinking of starting a business which you should know BEFORE you get into it. It takes planning, patience, and a willingness to learn, because you're going to spend a LOT of time wearing many hats. Hope you enjoy it! Visit my Instagram to send topic ideas or ask questions xAliyaCheck out my website and follow me on socials:Website: https://ascendwomenshealthau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendwomenshealthau/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascendwomenshealthau

Welcome to the Dietitian Dispatch, a podcast bringing you clarity through nutrition and evidence-based science. I'm Aliya Ghaznavi, a registered dietitian from Sydney specialising in women’s health. I founded my online private practice, Ascend Women's Health AU, to help women pave their health journey using personalised nutrition support.Every episode, I'll sit down with an expert and discuss popular topics on your mind to find answers and practical strategies for us all.Join me on Mondays and let's learn together, ladies!Check out my website and follow me on socials:Website: https://ascendwomenshealthau.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendwomenshealthau/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascendwomenshealthau