Guts and Girl Bits
Episodes
Sperm Health - Guts and Girl Bits #55
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Guts and Girl Bits, Raul Pastrana joins us to discuss sperm health. An incredibly important but often overlooked aspect of fertilit...
A Naturopath's Deep Dive Into Acne - 54
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to "Guts and Girl Bits!" In this episode, I delve into a topic that affects so many of us: acne. Acne is not just a cosmetic concern; it ...
Brooke's Pregnancy and Home Birth Story - Episode 53
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share the rest of Brooke Blair's journey to conception, her pregnancy and we discuss her home birth. We touch on some of the diffic...
Essential Oil Safety & Sustainability with The Alternative Mumma - Episode 52
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I’ve asked a clinical aromatherapist to join me to chat about essential oils. But it might not be the sort of discussion you’d exp...
Brooke's journey with endometriosis plus how women's physiotherapy works with naturopathy #51
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Women's Health Physiotherapist Brooke Blair (previously Hile) about her health journey. We discuss how naturopathy and women's health phy...
Endometriosis - Natural Management Options #50
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we reach the end of Endometriosis Awareness Month i wanted to release a little recording I made a while ago for women's health week, in which I spo...
Dear Daughters - Episode 49
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what you might say to yourself as a younger person? This episode is a collection of words of wisdom and snippets of advice from...
Do your kids have Worms? - Episode 48
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’d be surprised at not only how common worm infestations are in kids, but also how much something like worms can do to your kids. It can affect t...
A Holistic Guide to PCOS - Episode 47
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
PCOS, also known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a complex condition that can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life. One of the biggest w...
How to Manage Thyroid Nodules Naturally with Lisa Costa-Bir - Episode 46
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Naturopaths Lisa Costa-Bir and Alison Mitchell talk about thyroid nodules in this episode. Thyroid nodules are typically identified thyroid an ultras...
A Naturopath's Guide to SIBO with Kirsten Greene - Episode 45
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with the lovely Kirsten Greene (previously Swales) all about SIBO and she shares her wealth of knowledge about what this condit...
PMS and PMDD with Naturopath Lisa Costa Bir - Episode 44
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While PMS may be common is is not 'normal' and can be a sign of deeper hormonal imbalances. PMS can express in different ways (there are 150 different...
Elemental and Intuitive Eating with Clara Bailey - Episode 43
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined with the ever graceful and wise Clara Bailey from Mediatrix Wellness. In this episode Clara shares her wisdom about elemental eating - how...
Thyroid Problems after having a baby - with Renae Bartlett. Episode 42
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After just having had a baby, being told that you have post-partum thyroiditis is not fun at all. You'd much rather put all your energy into your cute...
Healing Autoimmune Disease by sorting out gut health, hormonal health and mould with Jenn Malecha
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m joined with Jenn Malecha – also know as the (W)holistic Health Boss. I had a great time chatting with Jenn about her own healt...
Reducing Chemicals To Protect Future Generations with Tabitha McIntosh
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined with Naturopath extraordinaire Tabitha McIntosh. In this episode of Guts and Girl Bits (formally 'Health & Wellbeing Podcast') we chat abou...
Easing the pains of pregnancy - with Women's Physio Brooke Hile #39
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does your body change during pregnancy? How can you ease the discomfort of some of the common changes that occur and can cause pain such as pubic ...
Coeliac Disease - How to take control of your health and healing your gut with herbs. Episode 38
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes strong reactions to wheat. It can affect your hormonal health, mental health, nutritional status ...
Preconception and Pregnancy Nutrition and Supplements With Nikki Warren - Episode 37
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Warren is a Naturopath with a passion for supporting women and men through preconception period and pregnancy. In this episode we chat about the...
Herbs For Fertility - Health Wellbeing Podcast 36
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Kyra Howearth about how herbal medicine can be of help in couples trying to conceive. We talk about tips for boosting sperm health and ...
#35 Naturopathic Approach To Low Libido
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk about some of the common causes of a low libido, and discuss the ways this can be helped with naturopathy (herbal medicine and nutr...
#34 Breast Implant Illness
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Alysha Habgood https://www.naturopathnsw.com.au/breast-implant-illness Imagine this scenario: You’re a woman who has made the massive decision...
#33 Mastitis with Women's Physio Brooke Hile
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#33 Mastitis with Women's Physio Brooke Hile by Alison Mitchell
#32 Medicinal Mushrooms
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Chilton is an expert in Medicinal Mushrooms. He joins me on the podcast to talk about all things medicine mushrooms. What they are, what they can...
#31 Coconut Oil
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a little confused about whether coconut oil is actually good for you or not? I don’t blame you, there’s so much conflicting information ab...
#30 Fibromyalgia
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#30 Fibromyalgia by Alison Mitchell
#29 Pelvic Floor Tightness and Hypertonicity
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pelvic floor tightness, pelvic floor dysfunction, or hypertonicity of the vagina is when the muscles of the pelvic floor are too tight. This can cause...
#28 Caring for Mama
12 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The fourth trimester is a period of time after the birth of the baby that many don't know about. This period of time is technically classed as the 6 w...
#27 Chronic Pain & Inflammation - Part 2
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the Chronic Pain & Inflammation series, covering what natural methods can be helpful. In this episode I discuss herbal medicine, nutrition (...
#26 Chronic Pain & Inflammation - Part 1
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most people will experience pain at some stage in their lives, however for some this pain can be chronic, at times severe. Many people struggle with t...
The Anxious and Sick Merry-Go-Round with Kimberly Vucurovic - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #25
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some of you may feel frustrated, if you feel like you are doing all the right things but your health issues don’t seem to be resolving. Every one of...
Medical Marijuana - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #24 with guest Dr Rachna Patel
18 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Heath & Wellbeing Podcast #24 Interview with Medical Marijuana expert Dr Rachna Patel. You can connect with Dr Patel here: http://www.drrachnapatel.c...
Menopause Take 2 - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #23
29 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join Naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Laura Yen who discuss all things menopause. Topics covered include: what is menopause and what is happening in t...
Interview With Therese Kerr From The Divine Company - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #22
28 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Health & Wellbeing Podcast #22 Interview with Therese Kerr from The Divine Company If I asked you to go into your cupboard and examine the labels of ...
21 - Interview With Lee Holmes, Author Of Eat Right For Your Shape (Supercharged Food)
26 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful and inspiring Lee Holmes, creater of Supercharged Food. Lee has created several amazing reci...
#20 Sleep - Health & Wellbeing Podcast, with guest Laura Yen
07 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A Naturopath's Approach to Sleep Sydney based Naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Laura Yen talk about the problems that can affect sleep, sleep cycles an...
Naturopathic Approach To Acne - Health & Wellbeing Podcast # 19
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Naturopath's view of Acne Health & Wellbeing Podcast Episode #19 Sydney based Naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Hayley Stockbridge discuss their approa...
A Naturopath's Approach to Eczema - Health & Wellbeing Podcast Episode #18
13 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Health & Wellbeing Podcast #18 with guest Hayley Stockbridge In this episode Hayley and I discuss our approach to treating eczema from a naturopathic...
#17 A Naturopath's Approach To Diet - Health & Wellbeing Podcast
16 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A Naturopath's Approach to Diet Health & Wellbeing Podcast #17 with naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Laura Yen (Burton) We chat about our approach to...
Adrenal Fatigue Part 2 - What To Do About It. Health & Wellbeing Podcast #16
02 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Adrenal Fatigue: Part 2 - What to do about it Health & Wellbeing Podcast Episode #16 with naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Lisa Costa Bir 0:00 Intro a...
Adrenal Fatigue- Part 1. Health & Wellbeing Podcast #15 With Guest Lisa Costa Bir
21 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Adrenal Fatigue – Part 2 Health and Wellbeing Podcast Episode #16 with guest Lisa Costa Bir In this episode Lisa and I continue our chat about Adren...
#14 Nutrients For Optimal Thyroid Health
14 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that your thyroid needs vitamins and minerals to work properly? And that thyroid medication needs to be converted in the body to work opt...
#13 Naturopathic Approach To A Healthy Pregnancy- Part 2 with Kellie Holland
08 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the second of two sections on a Naturopathic approach to pregnancy, Kellie Holland from Tonik Health and I chat about some more common issues that ...
#12 Naturopathic Approach To A Healthy Pregnancy Part 1 with Kellie Holland
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Naturopathic Approach to a Healthy Pregnancy: Part 1 Health & Wellbeing Podcast, with guest Kellie Holland (Naturopath) from Tonik Health In the fir...
Our Favourite Health Foods - Podcast #11 With Guest Laura Burton (plus A GIVEAWAY!)
11 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bit of a different style to the previous podcast/videos I’ve done which talk about conditions and naturopathy. In this episode Laura Burto...
How To Lose Weight Without Changing Your Diet (much) #10
01 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How to Lose Weight Without Changing your Diet (much) Health & Wellbeing Podcast #10 with guest Lisa Costa Bir In this episode Lisa and I discuss how...
Keeping Healthy When You Move, Coeliac, Pole -Episode 9 With Guest Ashley Hunt
23 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined with Ashley Hunt, a London based personal trainer and Health Coach. I got to know Ashley when she was living here in Sydn...
Menopause - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #8 with guest Laura Burton
15 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #8 with guest Laura Burton Laura Burton from Burton Health is back and this time we're talking about menopaus...
Kid's Immunity - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #7 With Guest Kellie Holland
08 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kid’s Immunity – Podcast I’m excited to share with you another video/podcast! In this episode I chat with Kellie Holland from Tonik Health abou...
Crazy 2 Calm With Melinda King
29 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode I interview Naturopath Melinda King about her stress management program Crazy 2 Calm, and we chat about her recent New York tr...
Ayurvedic Medicine
20 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ayurvedic Medicine - Podcast #5 I interview Naturopath and Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant Lisa Costa-Bir about Ayurvedic medicine and how she incorpor...
Stress and the Nervous System
08 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for podcast number four, and in this one I talk with fellow naturopath Laura Burton from http://www.burtonhealth.com.au about stress, neur...
Digestion
30 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Naturopath Hayley Stockbridge (http://www.hayleystockbridge.com.au/) about digestion and answer some questions which cover reflux, constipat...
Reasons for Fatigue
24 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk about reasons for fatigue. Energy problems can affect everyone and they come in all different variations - ranging from general sleepines...
Thyroid Health
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Naturopath Lisa Costa-Bir (http://lisacostabirnaturopath.com.au) about thyroid health. We discuss the prevalence of sub-clinical thyroid pro...