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Kirsty and Mona discuss 'what is menopause', what are the natural solutions available, and why did Kirsty create The Menopause Collection?
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#23 The Power of Berberine for Weight Management
Join Kirsty Strowger and Mona Hecke for the second episode of season two! What is Berberine, and can it really help with weight loss? Why is it being compared to Ozempic? How effective is intermittent fasting when combined with Berberine? And why is Kirsty making strange noises in the gym? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss […]
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#22 The Relationship Between Exercise and Menopause
Join Kirsty Strowger and Mona Hecke for the first episode of season two! How important is it to exercise during menopause and perimenopause? What crazy holiday experience helped Mona's friend to reduce her hot flushes? And how much impact can alcohol play? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all things exercise, habits and menopause. Welcome to […]
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#21 Surviving the Christmas Season
Join Kirsty Strowger and Mona Hecke for the last episode of season one! How do you stay on track with nutrition and health goals over Christmas? What is an appropriate balance? And how much impact can alcohol have? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all things Christmas, feasting and holiday habits. Welcome to 'Why Don't I […]
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#20 Hydration Tips for Women
What is hydration? How important is hydration for women, particularly as they age? And just how much water should you be drinking per day? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all water and hydration, particularly during menopause. Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast focused on menopause, women's health and a bit of light-hearted […]
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#19 Menopausal Hair Loss: Causes, Myths, and Natural Treatments
What is menopausal hair loss? How important is hair health? And what can you do about it? Today Kirsty and Mona discuss all things hair loss, particularly during menopause. Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast focused on menopause, women's health and a bit of light-hearted humour. Hosted by Kirsty Strowger and Mona […]
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#18 Why Super Greens Powders Are Essential For Health!
Greens Powders have had a bad wrap for too long. Today Kirsty and Mona discuss the importance of Super Greens, why they are essential for vibrant health and how to make it a part of your every day wellness routine. Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast focused on menopause, women's health and […]
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#17 Everything You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent Fasting is gaining popularity for its potential health benefits. Today, Kirsty and Mona dive into the world of Intermittent Fasting, what it is, how to do it, where to start, and who is it good for? And should we all be jumping on the bandwagon? Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast […]
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#16 Am I Going Through Menopause?
It's a question many women find themselves asking when strange symptoms begin to appear in their life – Is This Menopause? Today, Kirsty and Mona dive into this poorly understood question and help you to differentiate whether it's peri-menopause, menopause or your lifestyle that needs attention. Welcome to 'Why Don't I Know That?', a podcast […]
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#15 Supplements Explained: Your Top Questions Answered!
How important are supplements in your life? Are they necessary or are they a waste of money? Today Kirsty and Mona answer these questions and more as they discuss the billion dollar supplement industry. Read more on the blog: https://bitly.ws/E9Fk
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#14 Is There a Place for Menopause at Work?
Should we be talking about menopause at work and do men want to be included? Today, Kirsty and Mona discuss whether menopause in the workplace needs to be inclusive of everyone. Join the conversation on social media: @NaturesHelp
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#12 Out with the Old, In with the New!
Empowering women through education and conversation. Pap smears, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome & Hysterectomies!Today Kirsty and Mona chat about the female reproductive system, beginning with the modern 'do it yourself' cervical screening test!
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#11 Menopause Made Me Do It: The Nature's Help Story
Empowering women through education and conversation. Today Kirsty and Mona take a trip down memory lane. Kirsty shares her trials and tribulations from her early days as a Beauty Therapist to creating two of Australia's most successful natural supplement companies.
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#10 Iridology – How Your Eyes Are the Window to Your Health
Empowering women through education and conversation!Today Mona chats with Maya Brosnan, Nutritionist, Yogi and Iridologist. We talk about how your eyes are not only the window to your soul, but also hold the secrets to unlocking a happier, healthier life. Maya can be contacted at https://www.aconsciousstate.com/
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#6 What is Menopause?
Empowering women through education and conversation. Kirsty and Mona discuss 'what is menopause', what are the natural solutions available, and why did Kirsty create The Menopause Collection?
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#7 My Cancer Story, by Rachel
Empowering women through education and conversation. This is a personal story by Rachel about her cancer journey with DCIS. This is in no way intended to replace medical advice. If you are concerned about any changes in your breasts, please seek the advice of a medical professional.
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#8 Modern Medicine for the Modern Woman
Empowering women through education and conversation. Today I chat with Dr Donna Tanchev from Her Medical, discussing the importance of women looking after themselves and what modern medicine looks like in our advancing world.To book an appointment click on the link https://bit.ly/3h5LMzr
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#9 What is Spirituality and Where Do We Find It?
Empowering women through education and conversation.Mona delves into the world of spirituality and beyond with David Laws, the famous flower man who reads flowers with his psychic gift. David provides spiritual guidance for people who are seeking to enhance their spiritual connection and keen to develop their gifts and gain a greater insight into the […]
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#4 Is Stress Making You Sick?
Empowering women through education and conversation. Did you know that 75% to 90% of human disease is related to stress and inflammation?It contributes to cardiovascular and metabolic disease, hormone imbalances, sleep disturbances, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and chronic illness.Today we discuss the causes of stress and steps we can take to minimise its impact […]
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#5 Have We Lost Our Sense of Humour?
Empowering women through education and conversation.Today we chat with comedian Fiona McGary about the importance of humour in our life and not taking ourselves too seriously. Fiona uses the power of humour to authentically connect, heal, grow and enhance peoples' lives. https://fionamcgary.com/
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#3 What Does Your Hair Say About Your Health?
Empowering women through education and conversation.Today's hair raising conversation with Mona and Kirsty delves into the question, 'how much does our hair affect our confidence and why should we care?'
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#2 Why Every Woman Needs a Boob Massage
Empowering women through education and conversation.Did you know that you can dramatically improve your health in just two minutes each day, no exercise required, simply by stimulating your lymphatic system? In this video, we chat to Chelsea Jean from https://chelseyjean.com.au/ who helps us to understand the powerful role our lymphatic system plays in our health […]
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#1 Breast Thermography Explained
Empowering women through education and conversation.Today we speak with Jess from Advanced Thermography. Thermography, or Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is a totally non invasive clinical imaging procedure for detecting and monitoring a number of diseases and physical injuries, by showing the thermal abnormalities present in the body. Very popular for monitoring breast health. https://www.advancedthermography.com.au/
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Brooke Burke on Living Her Dream, Getting Fired, and Rediscovering Herself
After eight seasons of co-hosting Dancing with the Stars, Brooke Burke got the call that she was being let go. At 53, she could have stayed stuck—instead, she turned that setback into Brooke Burke Body, a thriving wellness community redefining what it means to age with strength. In this candid conversation, Brooke opens up about […]
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98 – Why the type of hormone matters for health and fitness – Davey Maher
Many women are told that all hormone treatments are essentially the same. But the reality is far more complex, and understanding the difference could have a significant impact on your health, fitness and wellbeing. In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by women’s health and fitness coach Davey Maher to discuss why bioidentical and […]
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How to Eliminate Self-Doubt, Overcome Failure, & Reset Your Mind for Success
In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop doubting yourself and get anything you want in life. Mel is thrilled to introduce you to her incredible guest today – someone she’s admired and followed for years, and who is here today for YOU. Benny Blanco is one of the most successful and sought-after […]
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Monty Don: Get out of your bubble! Immerse yourself in a new culture on holiday
What does a truly restful holiday look like to you? Do you want novelty or routine? Horticulturalist Monty Don relaxes most when he knows the drill: same Greek island, same terrace for breakfast, same collapsable travel kettle packed! Welcome to The Happy Place Guide To Holidays! In this chat with Fearne – brought to you […]
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Thursday Thoughts – Always Wanting More
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about our tendency to keep striving for the next thing, rather than appreciating what we already have. We talk about the ‘hedonic treadmill’ – the idea that even when we achieve something we really wanted, the happiness it brings often doesn’t last, and before long […]
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When News Breaks: Carol Lin on 9/11, Loss, and Finding Hope
Next week is the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. This week, we are reliving some of those critical moments from the view of former CNN anchor, Carol Lin. Carol was one of the first news anchors to report that morning. Carol shares her experience and how her team carried many of us through that […]
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231b: "I am Allergic to EVERYTHING: Really?" Docs Discuss Allergy Immunology
(00:00:00) 231b: “I am Allergic to EVERYTHING: Really?” Docs Discuss Allergy Immunology (00:00:11) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pet Supplements (00:01:06) The Allergy Enigma (00:03:03) Genetic Predisposition to Allergies (00:05:49) The Complexities of Allergic Reactions (00:08:41) Immunological Mechanisms of Allergies (00:18:40) The Allergy Epidemic (00:23:48) Treatment Options for Allergies (00:31:12) Monoclonal […]
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Ep 543: How Special Occasions Can Derail Your Menopause Weight Loss | A Special Birthday Episode
If you’ve ever told yourself that a birthday, holiday, vacation, or celebration is a reason to overeat, this special birthday episode is for you. I love birthdays, and I love being intentional about what I want for the year ahead. This year, one of my intentions is to feel my own value, worth, and beauty […]
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Testosterone Is Not a Male Hormone: Levels, Dosing, and What It Does During Menopause
In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Mohit Khera, board-certified urologist and Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he holds the F. Brantley Scott Chair in Urology, to tell women the truth about testosterone — the hormone women actually make more of than estrogen, yet still […]
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Ep. 234 – Menopause News Updates with Dr. Fiona Lovely
In this solo episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely kicks off a new season of the Not Your Mother’s Menopause Podcast with a powerful conversation about the evolving landscape of menopause care. She reflects on how the conversation has shifted from merely tolerating symptoms to embracing whole-person, life-course care that values women well beyond their reproductive years. […]
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97 – PMDD, ADHD & autism: addiction as a coping mechanism
Natalie Sykes spent years using heroin and crack cocaine to self-medicate undiagnosed PMDD, autism and ADHD, and now finally understands why. Natalie, founder of the PMDD & Neurodivergence Alliance, tells Dr Louise Newson how PMDD's crushing hormonal mood swings collided with undiagnosed autism and ADHD to leave her, in her words, "allergic to my own […]
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231: I'M Allergic to EVERYTHING: Really?? Docs Discuss Allergy Immunology
(00:00:00) 231: I’M Allergic to EVERYTHING: Really?? Docs Discuss Allergy Immunology (00:00:11) Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:02) The Complexity of Allergies (00:03:03) Genetic Predisposition to Allergies (00:10:54) The Allergy Mechanism Explained (00:18:42) Increasing Prevalence of Allergies (00:23:51) Treatment Options for Allergies (00:31:14) Monoclonal Antibody Therapies (00:39:16) […]
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5 Signs Your Career Is No Longer Right for You
How do you know when it’s actually time to quit your job? After 30 years as a news anchor, Tamsen Fadal walked away from the career she had spent her entire adult life building. She didn’t hate her job, she wasn’t failing, and there wasn’t one dramatic breaking point. But looking back, the signs that […]
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Denise- Down 42 Pounds in 5 Months: Rapid Fat Loss for Menopause Clients
What if losing weight in menopause didn’t have to mean spending months on end in a calorie deficit? In this episode, I’m sharing the incredible progress of my client Denise, who came to me with a significant weight-loss goal after her doctor had been encouraging her to consider a GLP-1. She wanted to try a […]
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A Doctor’s Gut Reset: 4-Part Protocol to Stop Bloating, Boost Energy, & Feel Better Now
Why are you bloated all the time? Why can certain foods suddenly make you feel terrible? And what is actually going on inside your gut when nothing you try seems to work? Today, Mel is joined by Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad, MD, a board-certified medical doctor specializing in integrative gut health and integrative medicine, who has […]
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Heal Your Gut: A Doctor’s 4-Part Protocol to Stop Bloating, Boost Energy, & Feel Better Now
Why are you bloated all the time? Why can certain foods suddenly make you feel terrible? And what is actually going on inside your gut when nothing you try seems to work? Today, Mel is joined by Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad, MD, a board-certified medical doctor specializing in integrative gut health and integrative medicine, who has […]
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“I did things I’d never do sober” Consent concerns and social anxiety, with Millie Gooch
How do you feel the morning after drinking the night before? For Millie Gooch the hangxiety was huge, so she stopped drinking and founded Sober Girl Society. In this chat, Fearne and Millie explore how to recognise when the silly, lols-in-the-group-chat stories from nights out have morphed into moments that are risky, dangerous, and not […]
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6 ways to lift and firm crepey skin
If your skin isn’t looking as taut and firm as it used to, you’re not alone. Liz explains how skin firmness can be impacted by declining collagen and oestrogen in midlife, as well as changes in muscle and body fat. She shares ways to support skin from the inside out, from strength training to diet […]
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6 ways to rethink your relationship with alcohol – with Anna Donaghey
We often reach automatically for a drink as a way to relax or celebrate, but as we get older, we don’t always recover as easily as we used to. Alcohol mindset coach Anna Donaghey joins Liz to explore why we drink, and how we can make more conscious choices. They discuss the ways we rely […]
Menopause: Why Don't I Know That?
Empowering women in menopause through education and conversation. Kirsty (Founder of Nature’s Help) and Mona (naturopath of 20+ years) combine their decades of knowledge and wisdom to inspire women to live their healthiest lives – through menopause and beyond. Often serious, sometime humorous, and always educational, Kirsty and Mona dive into everything menopausal women need […]