Tech Talk with OptimalRx
Episodes
A Herbal Dispensary with Deanne Apostolou
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx, Kristin and Julianne continue their Herbal Medicine Dispensary series with an inspiring discussion with m...
A Herbal Dispensary - Your Way
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx, Kristin and Julianne discuss the ins-and-outs of owning your own herbal medicine dispensary; from our Nat...
Summer Series - Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters: Healthy Minds with Dr. Lise Alschuler
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As our Summer Series of podcasts moves into January 2026, we continue with providing our listeners with the second of Dr. Lise Alschuler’s cognition...
Summer Series - Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters: Botanical Management of Anxiety with Dr. Lise Alschuler
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2016, OptimalRx had the privilege of hosting Dr. Lise Alschuler for two remarkable webinars on the topic of cognition and mood, the first being B...
Clinical Comparison of the Ginsengs
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx, Kristin and Julianne discuss the clinical use of different Panax species (American Ginseng, Korean Ginsen...
Herbal Lymphatics: Part 2, with Kristin Gilmour
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Herbal Lymphatics podcast, Kristin and Julianne delve into the unique cell type, structure and function of the lymphatic system, and ...
Herbal Lymphatics: Part 1, with Kristin Gilmour
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of our Herbal Lymphatics podcast, Julianne interviews Kristin regarding the importance and unique role of herbal lymphatics and lymphagogues...
Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Mary Bove: Botanical Management of Metabolic Syndrome
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2015 OptimalRx had the privilege of recording some lectures presented by wonderful American Naturopathic doctor, herbalist, and midwife, Mary Bove,...
The Five Elements with Janella Purcell
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin and Julianne speak with Janella Purcell, a pioneer in Australia’s Health and Wellness industry with over 25 years of clinical experience as ...
Astrology - The Missing Energetic Map of Western Herbalism with Rebecca Holly
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin and Julianne speak with Rebecca Holly, a Naturopath, Astrologer, and Green Witch practicing Folk Herbalism in an earth-centred and heart-led w...
Traditional Herbal Prescribing – Incorporating TCM, Ayurveda, and Western Energetics with Dr. Jimi Wollumbin
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin and Julianne speak with Dr. Jimi Wollumbin, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor and a registered medical practitioner with AHPRA, rega...
Herbal Wisdom Through Seasonal, Lunar, and Menstrual Phases with Amanda Trieger
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin and Julianne speak with Amanda Trieger, an experienced Naturopath, Doula and Women’s Health Educator. Amanda has a deep connection to Eart...
Prescribing Medicinal Mushrooms - Part 2
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kristin and Julianne follow on from last month's Part 1 of Prescribing Medicinal Mushrooms by further discussing how they indivi...
Prescribing Medicinal Mushrooms – Part 1
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kristin and Julianne discuss the clinical use of medicinal mushrooms with a focus on how the individual mushrooms can be a part of a ...
Summer Series - Unsung Herbal Heroes: a Clinician’s Perspective on Unique Phytomedicines (Part 2) with Kristin Gilmour and Julianne Grant
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kristin and Julianne delve into four unique phytomedicines, Houttuynia (Houttuynia cordata), Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum), Magnol...
Summer Series - Unsung Herbal Heroes: a Clinician’s Perspective on Unique Phytomedicines (Part 1) with Kristin Gilmour and Julianne Grant
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kristin and Julianne delve into four unique phytomedicines, Burr Marigold (Bidens species), Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), Japanese...
Male Mental Health Throughout Key Life Stages with James Hancock
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin and Julianne speak with James Hancock, an experienced clinical Naturopath and passionate Herbalist, about the diverse mental health challenges...
Mental Health Through The Menopausal Transition with Rhiannon Hardingham
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin and Julianne speak with Rhiannon Hardingham, an experienced Naturopath and educator who has dedicated her Naturopathic practice to supporting ...
Mental Health Through Adolescence with Sheryl Sivell
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin and Julianne speak with Sheryl Sivell, an experienced Naturopath who has been in full time family Naturopathic clinical practice for 32 years....
Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters - Assoc. Prof. Bevin Clare: North American Botanicals
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Bevin Clare has dedicated her life to plants. Bevin has studied herbal medicine around the world, blending her knowledge of tradit...
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Addiction with Alisa Asano
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin and Julianne speak with Alisa Asano, a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Counsellor, who specialises in supporting individuals with PMDD (premenstr...
Managing Addictions with Prof. Eric Yarnell
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin and Julianne welcome back Prof. Eric Yarnell to the podcast, an experienced Naturopathic Doctor from the United States of America. Eric brings...
The Biochemical Foundations for Addiction and Recovery with Christina Veselak
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julianne and Kristin as they interview Christina Veselak, a licensed Psychotherapist and addiction recovery/relapse prevention specialist from th...
A Naturopath's Approach to Topical Steroid Withdrawal with Melissa Colosimo
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristin and Julianne as they interview Naturopath Melissa Colosimo of Husk Naturopathy about the complex and often misdiagnosed condition of Topi...
Eczema and Psoriasis with Dr. Julie Greenberg
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristin and Julianne as they interview Dr. Julie Greenberg, a registered Naturopathic Doctor from the United States of America who has dedicated ...
Acne with Asha Evertsz
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julianne and Kristin as they interview Naturopath Asha Evertsz about the extremely common skin disease, Acne. Asha, an experienced clinical Natur...
Summer Series - Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters - Dr. Tieraona Low Dog: Stress Management Part 2: Nervines
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We were lucky enough to have Dr. Tieraona Low Dog share her wisdom around plant medicine for stress management a few years ago, and we are sharing exc...
Summer Series - Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Dr. Tieraona Low Dog: Stress Management Part 1: Adaptogens
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tieraona Low Dog is an American herbalist, educator, author, researcher, and medical doctor, who seeks to connect people to the medicine and magic...
Mushrooms for Healthy Ageing
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin Gilmour and Julianne Grant delve into the specific health promoting properties of medicinal mushrooms that support healthy ageing and longevit...
Herbs and Longevity with Sandra Villella
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Step into a captivating conversation with acclaimed Naturopath Sandra Villella as she delves into the fascinating realm of longevity. In this episod...
Chronic Kidney Disease in Clinic with Kristin Gilmour
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julianne Grant as she interviews Kristin Gilmour about the many far-reaching health implications of hidden kidney dysfunction. This podcast episo...
Tumour Microenvironment with Julianne Grant
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristin Gilmour as she interviews Julianne Grant to discuss the immune system implications within the tumour microenvironment. This podcast explo...
Phytomedicines for the Vaginal Microbiome with Jessica Lloyd
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julianne Grant and Kristin Gilmour are joined by respected vulvovaginal specialist Naturopath, Jessica Lloyd, in an insightful and engaging conversati...
Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Stephen Buhner: Lyme Disease
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our final podcast tribute to herbalist Stephen Buhner, we are sharing his informative webinar recorded in 2016 which discusses the use of herbal me...
Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Stephen Buhner: Stealth Pathogens
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our tribute to Stephen Buhner, this podcast recording is all about stealth pathogens. Stephen recorded this in 2015 and he takes a comprehe...
Building Skills for Patient-Centred Integrative Care – A Masterclass with Dr. Lise Alchuler
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin and Julianne are joined once again by leading Naturopathic Oncologist, Dr. Lise Alschuler. In this podcast episode, Lise answers questions a...
Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Stephen Buhner: Herbal Antivirals
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Late last year, we sadly said goodbye to American Master Herbalist, Stephen Buhner, who passed away in December. We are so grateful for Stephen’s ...
Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Stephen Buhner: Herbal Antibiotics and Resistant Bacteria
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Late last year, we sadly said goodbye to American Master Herbalist, Stephen Buhner, who passed away in December. We are so grateful for Stephen’s ...
Summer Series – Medicinal Mushroom Maitake (𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘢) with Julianne Grant
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Summer Series continues in this brief podcast with Julianne Grant as she discusses Maitake (Grifola frondosa). This prized mushroom in Traditional...
Summer Series – Medicinal Mushroom Chaga (𝘐𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘶𝘴) with Kristin Gilmour
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Known as the “king of the mushrooms” due its vast range of healthful properties, Chaga (𝘐𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘶...
Inflammation – From The Gut Out with Kristin Gilmour and Julianne Grant
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from OptimalRx's Inflammation Education Series, Kristin Gilmour and Julianne Grant delve into the implications of localised gastro...
Chronic Inflammation as a Driver of Disease with Dr. Lise Alschuler
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristin and Julianne as they talk to Dr. Lise Alschuler about chronic inflammation as a driver of disease. You’ll hear Lise talk about how wate...
Supporting Sustainability in Herbal Medicine with Phil Rasmussen
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this month’s Tech Talk with OptimalRx as Julianne and Kristin talk with Phil Rasmussen about the crucial topic of Supporting Sustainabili...
Phytomedicines for Type 3 Diabetes with Phil Rasmussen
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another exciting episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx, the final podcast in our diabetes trilogy. Join Kristin and Julianne as they ch...
Phytomedicines for Type 2 Diabetes with Carrun Squires
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Julianne and Kristin are joined by Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Diabetes Educator, Carrun Squires, where they discuss the very relevant topic of diab...
Diabetes – Understanding the Renal and Cardiovascular Connection
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julianne and Kristin as they explore the important connections between diabetes and both renal and cardiovascular health. You will hear Juliann...
Phytomedicines for Cardioprotection with Gordon Carruthers
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Julianne and Kristin are joined by Gordon Carruthers, a renowned Naturopath and Herbalist based in Perth, Western Australia. Gordon has a particular...
Phytomedicines Used Effectively In Male Fertility with Rhiannon Hardingham
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julianne and Kristin in this TechTalk episode as they talk with The 2022 ATMS Fertility Symposium Speaker, Rhiannon Hardingham. Rhiannon Hard...
Phytomedicines for Post Viral Syndrome with Kristin Gilmour and Julianne Grant
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julianne and Kristin as they discuss the very pertinent topic of post viral syndrome. They dive deep into the pathophysiology behind its signs ...
Summer Series: Herbal Glycetracts Used For Female Reproductive Health
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another edition of our Summer Series Edition of Tech Talk with OptimalRx.This month Julianne and Kristin discuss their favourite glycetract...
Summer Series: How To Treat Allergies & Asthma Using Herbal Glycetracts
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julianne and Kristin as they chat about their favourite herbal glycetracts used in patients presenting with allergies and asthma. You will hea...
Optimising Cancer Survivorship with Dr. Lise Alschuler
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this third and final podcast in the Oncology series, Julianne Grant and Kristin Gilmour talk with Dr. Lise Alschuler who is an experienced Naturopa...
Co-Management in Cancer Care with Dr. Nalini Chilkov
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful podcast, Kristin and Julianne talk with Dr. Nalini Chilkov who discusses the use of herbal medicines in cancer care co-management...
Phytomedicine in Cancer Prevention with Dr. Janet Schloss
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristin and Julianne as they discuss Phytomedicine in Cancer Prevention with Dr. Janet Schloss. You'll hear Janet share her experience and...
Nourishing Our Kids During a Pandemic with Julianne and Kristin
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pandemics can place incredible psychological pressure on all members of our community. In particular, our paediatric population are facing tremendou...
Chronic Lower & Complex Respiratory Conditions with Prof. Eric Yarnell
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month Julianne and Kristin are joined by Naturopathic Doctor, Prof. Eric Yarnell, as he discusses phytomedicines used to treat chronic and comple...
Traditional and Energetic Aspects of Respiratory Phytotherapy with Kristin Gilmour
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julianne Grant as she interviews Kristin Gilmour about some incredible traditional and energetic aspects of the lungs and discover the clinical r...
Herbal Medicine Topical Preparations with Vito Cozza
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx, Kristin Gilmour talks with Herbario Clinic founder and owner, Vito Cozza. As a Herbalist, Vito's e...
The Magic of the Herbal Mix with Julianne Grant and Kristin Gilmour
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another year of OptimalRx Tech Talk Podcast. In our first episode for the year, Julianne and Kristin talk about the Magic of Herbal Fo...
Challenges in the 4th Trimester with Elizabeth Mucci
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final instalment to the OptimalRx podcast 'Conception & Beyond Series', Julianne and Kristin talk with Elizabeth Mucci about ...
Phytomedicines in Pregnancy & Lactation with Shalini Nair Kozlowski
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julianne and Kristin as they talk with Shalini Nair Kozlowski. In this Tech Talk, Shalini gives a wonderful insight into the phytomedicines tha...
It Starts with the Egg with Leah Hechtman
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristin and Julianne as they talk with Leah Hechtman about her extensive knowledge in fertility and preconception care. As a respected clinici...
Manufacturing OptimalRx Glycetracts with Phil Rasmussen
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our tenth episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx, Kristin and Julianne talk with Phil Rasmussen about the OptimalRx Glycetracts range. Learn more ab...
Infectious Triggers of Autoimmune Disease with Kristin Gilmour
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy our ninth episode with guest speaker Kristin Gilmour, as Julianne Grant asks pertinent questions about phytomedicines used to treat Autoimmune...
Phytomedicines and Microbiome Modulation with Julianne Grant
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode eight of Tech Talk with OptimalRx. Sit back and absorb the wealth of knowledge that Julianne Grant discusses in this in-depth pod...
Mould Exposure & CIRS with Briana Gunn
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kristin and Julianne discuss mould exposure and chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) with Briana Gunn. Briana is an Austra...
Phytotherapy Used in Cognitive Decline with Karen McElroy
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx. In this podcast Julianne and Kristin talk to Karen McElroy about Herbal Medicines used to prev...
Herbal Medicines Used to Manage Autism with Sheryl Sivell
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sheryl Sivell joins Kristin and Julianne to discuss herbal medicines used in practice to manage Autism. Sheryl has practiced Naturopathy for over 28...
Herbal Medicines Used to Treat Thyroid Disorders with Dr. Shala Rasouli
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristin and Julianne as they talk with Dr. Shala Rasouli. As an accomplished scientist and immunologist with a PhD in immunology and melanoma c...
Viral Infections and Cytokine Storms
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Julianne Grant and Kristin Gilmour explain how viruses affect our general health and immune systems, and discuss the significance of ...
Giant Bladder Kelp and Our New Glycetract Range
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
OptimalRx is excited to announce a second podcast which focuses on our new Giant Bladder Kelp as well as the Glycetract Range. Listen to Kristin Gi...
Welcome to Tech Talk with OptimalRx – Our First Podcast
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello to everyone and welcome to an amazing 2020! This year we are creating podcasts as part of our education offering and we’re excited to bring yo...