The Holistic Health Podcast

#114 Is it PMS or PMDD + how to manage these conditions

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Contrary to popular belief it's not normal to feel like an emotional mess for 1-2 weeks of every month. Nor is it normal to feel breast pain, mas...

#113 Bipolar Disorder and Toxic Mould - Is There a Link?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a chat on how a water-damaged building (and the toxic mould it houses) may potentially contribute to Bipolar Disorder - an exploration on ...

#112 Ask Us Anything - Mirenas, Best Yoghurt Options, Thyroid Medication, Junk Food & More

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a special "Ask Us Anything" episode where we gather up your questions across the health and wellness space and answer them for y...

#111 Trouble Sleeping? Here are 7 things you're doing wrong!

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trouble Sleeping? Here are 7 things you're doing wrong! If you're struggling with your sleep, you're not alone. In today's episod...

#110 Preparing For Perimenopause

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Perimenopause is having a moment right now, and I'm damn happy about it because I've seen too many women suffer through this transition unne...

#109 Seizures, Epilepsy + Toxic Mould - 3 Ways A Water-Damaged Building Can Contribute To Seizures

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a discussion on all things Seizures and Toxic Mould.We share 3 ways that living or working in a water-damaged building may contribute to s...

#108 PCOS & Weight Loss Explained

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this (solo) episode I am breaking down the truth about PCOS and weight loss, including answering the question of whether or not it is truly harder ...

#107 2024 Health Goals Coming Unstuck? This will help

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

By the first week of January 25% of people have already given up on their New Years Goals AND by the end of January 44% of people have put their New Y...

#106 PCOS & Fertility Explained

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PCOS is hands down one of the MOST commonly misunderstood conditions that come into our clinic. In this episode, we wanted to do a bit of PCOS Myth Bu...

#105 Reducing Cancer Risk Foundations Part 1

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, most of us know someone in our network who has been affected by Cancer. In fact, as many loyal listeners know, my dear past co-host Kat...

#104 Conceiving over 35 - what you need to know

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've entered the fertility world, you quickly realise the amount of age-talk that happens in the context of pregnancy.Perhaps you've wo...

#103 Is Toxic Mould Behind Your Miscarriage?

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pregnancy loss is absolutely devastating, and the first thing we want to do is acknowledge that we are so sorry if this has been an experience you&apo...

#102 Want to get pregnant in 2024? 3 Things to do first

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get pregnant in 2024? 3 Things to do firstIf I had the chance to share ONE message to every couple who desired to bring a human into this worl...

#101 All Things Meal Plans: which type is best for you?

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meal Plans! These are relevant no matter what season of life you're in or what health-related goal you're trying to achieve, but there are d...

#100 Husbands of Naturopaths - Come Meet Ours!

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

100 Episodes! Whaaat?! How crazy that we have had the blessing of recording 100 episodes for you.We wanted to bring you something fun this week which ...

#99 Our Healthy Holiday Season Tips and Tricks

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If Christmas and New Year's traditionally send your health off the rails or you enter January feeling like you need another holiday from the holi...

#98 6 Most Common Diet Mistakes We See Our Clients Make

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After multiple decades collectively in-clinic working with clients 1-1, including assessing thousands of dietary habits... we've observed a serie...

#97 6 Steps To Treat SIBO (A common cause of IBS)

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a common condition that results in bloating, gas, and changes to bowel motions (constipation or loose ...

#96 The Contraceptive Pill and Acne

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered if or how the OCP helps with acne?In this episode, we talk about:- How the OCP helps SOME women with acne- What it means if you've ...

#95 When Health Supplements Go Wrong

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When health supplements go wrong...A string of cautionary tails from when natural medicine hasn't gone to plan. A bit of entertainment meets legi...

#94 6 Mistakes You're Making When Trying to Heal Your Gut

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for you if you're currently suffering from digestive symptoms or "gut issues". So often we see clients and people in ou...

#93 Iron & Pregnancy

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt overwhelmed with knowing what, when, and how to supplement when you're pregnant?Well, you're certainly not alone.One of the MANY t...

#92 Antibiotics for Acne - What You Need to Know

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ACNE SUCKS!  We get it - we have clients DESPERATE to get rid of it ASAP! In a recent episode, we talked about Isotretinoin (such as Roaccutane) and ...

#91 4 Supplements in our Endometriosis Toolkit

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Endo is a complex condition and in our clinical experience, helping improve the quality of life of women who experience Endometriosis is completely po...

#90 The Problems with Isotretinoin (eg. Roaccutane), Alternative Options & Acne Root Causes

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having "bad skin" SUCKS, right? Skin issues have a way of affecting so much of your life and we have compassion for you if you're navig...

#89 Health Tips For Travelling

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off Nat's recent overseas trip, we decided to share some healthy tips for travelling. Whether it's an overseas fun holiday / vacation...

#88 Is EMF Exposure Behind Your Anxiety?!

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this day and age, there are certainly plenty of reasons to feel anxious, but if you're not reducing your EMF exposure, you could be missing a ...

#87 The Types of Gut Tests We Use and Why

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So you've got gut issues and you want answers ASAP.Well, unfortunately, "gut testing" is not a one-stop shop. There are a whole host of...

#86 The HCG Diet - How it Works for Rapid and Dramatic Fat Loss

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're struggling to lose weight with conventional methods, you're not alone. There are many reasons why that might be the case, but for...

#85 5 Signs They're the Right Practitioner For You

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We believe natural medicine, holistic care and true whole-body healing through the lens of Naturopathic and Holistic/Functional Medicine is an art + s...

#84 DIY Balancing Your Hormones - 3 Most Common Mistakes

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who doesn't want balanced hormones 24/7? Sign me up!We appreciate the effort and intention when it comes to DIYing "fixing your hormones&quo...

#83 Natural Hair Dyes and Owning Your Silver

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're dying your hair to cover up greys, or it's just part of your beauty routine for other reasons, there's a common question...

#82 Having Your Cake and Eating It Too + Fave Healthy Treats

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Going from a "Standard Australian Diet" diet to whole-foods and nutrient density can be a journey of rediscovering, letting go, getting crea...

#81 Anxiety, Hormones & Blood Sugar

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever gone through a stage where you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, a bit scattered, and wondering whether your hormones are the culprit and are...

#80 Disordered / Restrictive Eating and Using Food As Medicine

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many women (and men) have a history of struggling with their relationship with food and their body. AND... many people are currently dealing with some...

#79 The Myth of Health Perfection and the Art of a Truly Holistic Practice

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An honest conversation around the myth of "health perfection" and what it really means to practice and live a truly holistically healthy lif...

#78 How To Order Blood Tests For Your Health

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that the large majority of our health system is not geared toward health optimisation. It can be really difficult and disappointin...

#77 Ask Us Anything - Values, Health Priorities, Fave Products & More

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to grab a cuppa or your walking shoes and join us for a life update and chit-chat about a mixed bag of topics including:- Our current f...

#76 5 Things You're Doing That Are Messing With Your Hormones

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Balanced hormones are a superpower. So in today's episode, we're breaking down 5 things you're doing that might be messing with your ho...

#75 My Two Personalities + 3 Signs You've Got A Hormone Imbalance

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, it's Nat flying solo, bringing you a personal share and insight into the journey of integrating the physical and biochem...

#74 My Thyroid Results Are Normal But I Feel Like Crap... Now What?

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So you've had your thyroid tested and everything looks "normal" but you feel like crap?Maybe you were SURE you had a thyroid issue and ...

#73 Understanding Dairy Intolerance

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dairy intolerance is often misunderstood. In today's episode, we're walking you through the different TYPES of dairy intolerance and busting...

#72 Breathing Your Way to Better Digestion

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breathing properly has the power to completely transform your digestion - I've seen it! If you... - Rush when you eat / don't chew your foo...

#71 Indoor Air Quality & Protecting Your Health

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us spend the majority of our time indoors, and unfortunately the notion "if I can't see it, it's not there" doesn't c...

#70 Reverse Dieting, Healing Your Metabolism and Sustainable Weight Loss

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a conversation about reverse dieting, especially if:- You've been on and off diets throughout your life- You've hit a plateau in...

#69 Your Questions Answered - Dairy, Protein Powders, Plant-Based Diet Thoughts, Iron and More!

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another Q&A where we answer your questions!We had a bunch of fabulous listener questions come through via Speakpipe (thanks guys!) and...

#68 4 Diet Mistakes That Are Messing With Your Thyroid Health (and Energy)

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's nothing more frustrating than feeling like you're doing all the right things but not getting anywhere. I see this A LOT when people ...

#67 Navigating Eating Out

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're addressing a health issue or you're a wellness enthusiast who just wants to feel your best... and you know that food plays a ...

#66 Cold Sore Natural Remedies

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing like a cold sore to ruin a day, right? Well, we get asked a lot about Naturopathic acute care for all sorts of things and one of those is cold...

#65 Graves' Disease & Hyperthyroidism

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Too many thyroid hormones can be JUST as unpleasant and problematic as too little thyroid hormone.From symptoms, testing and diagnosis, to triggers, r...

#64 How to Stay Healthy While on the Pill or Hormonal IUD

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've done plenty of episodes about why we believe hormonal birth control from an optimal health perspective often isn't the best choice, an...

#63 The Dark Side of Botox

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As natural healthcare practitioners, we often get asked what our thoughts are on botox, fillers etc. While both Amie and I think you can and should do...

#62 Period Care - The Best and Worst Options

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's an abundance of options out there when it comes to managing our periods each month as menstruating females. Pads, tampons, cups, caps, f...

#61 All Things Thrush

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No one likes having an irritated vag right? (I'll accept silent nods of mutual agreement). However, thrush and similar conditions are way more co...

#60 Dairy, Nut Milks, Coffee and Vitamin D - Your Questions Answered!

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We love a good Q&A so today we're answering your burning questions on dairy milk, nut milk alternatives, vitamin D levels, coffee, and what w...

#59 Nutrition & Diet For Endometriosis

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Endo is a topic close to our hearts and in today's episode, we share with you the biggest diet tips and tricks that make an impact with our clien...

#58 Choosing a Healthy Home Checklist

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to learn about the red flags to be aware of when choosing your next rental, workspace, first home, or forever home. Our environment can make o...

#57 Thyroid Issues Post-Pregnancy

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to learn about how to identify thyroid issues post-pregnancy, what you can do to reduce your risk, and understanding how to get support (and w...

#56 How to Understand Food And Nutrient Labels

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to learn about how to understand the ins and outs of a nutrition panel AND an ingredients label. We walk you through the tricks, tips, tools a...

#55 Are My Farts Normal?

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Nat and Amie to talk all things "gassy"! They discuss what's normal versus signs that something might be off!LINKS MENTIONED:Join ...

#54 Stop Using THESE Tampons

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Nat and Amie for a discussion on all things tampons - the good, the bad, the ugly, and of course, the solution.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic ...

#53 How To Avoid "Burnout"

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nat shares with you all about some of her personal strategies and tips to avoid "burnout".LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic...

#52 How Mould Affects Your Hormones and Fertility

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Amie shares with you all about how mould affects your hormones and fertility, and what you can do about it.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The H...

#51 Preconception Care - Environment and Lifestyle Tips That REALLY Matter

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we share with you our top environment and lifestyle tips for preconception care.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collective M...

#50 Do’s and Don’ts of Snacking

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we share with you our tips for the do's and don'ts of snacking and what makes a healthy snack.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holi...

#49 Preconception and Fertility Supplements For Women

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we share with you our tips for preconception care supplements.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collective MembershipFIND NAT ...

#48 Here's Why You're Constipated

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we share with you what constipation actually is, some of the reasons you could be constipated, and what to do about it.LINKS MENTIONE...

#47 You Can Enjoy the Silly Season and Be Healthy - Here's How!

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we share with you our tips for enjoying the silly season AND still being healthy.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collective ...

#46 Preconception Care Nutrition

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we share with you our tips for preconception care nutrition.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collective MembershipFIND NAT BE...

#45 Glowing Skin From the Inside Out

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we share with you our tips for having glowing skin from the inside out.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collective Membership...

#44 Improving Focus & Productivity - Our Personal Hacks

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we share with you our tips and personal hacks for improving your focus and productivity.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Coll...

#43 Natural Alternatives to Botox

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're looking to enhance botox, quit botox, or avoid it altogether... Amie covers natural alternatives to reduce the appearance of fine ...

#42 Why You Can't Lose Weight

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're sharing with you why you may be struggling to lose weight, what some of the drivers could be, and things to consider working on to sh...

#41 10+ Ways You're Ruining Your Energy

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're sharing with you 10+ ways you may be ruining your energy and what you can do about it.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collec...

#40 How to Track Your Cycle Properly

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we share how to track your cycle properly.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collective MembershipFIND NAT BELOW:Website - https...

#39 Are Your Periods Really Normal? The Ideal Cycle/Period Explained

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss if your periods are normal, and what the ideal cycle / period is.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collective Membe...

#38 We Answer Your Personal Questions About Us

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we answer your personal questions about us!LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collective MembershipFIND NAT BELOW:Website - htt...

#37 The RIGHT and WRONG Way to Fix Low Iron (Part 2)

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is part 2 of us sharing all about the RIGHT and WRONG way to fix low iron.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collective MembershipF...

#36 How To Eat & Supplement During Heartbreak, Grief or Tough Seasons

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss how to eat and supplement during heartbreak, grief or tough seasons.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collective Mem...

#35 Nat's Personal Journey Overcoming Disordered Eating and Body Dysmorphia

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Nat shares her personal journey of overcoming disordered eating and body dysmorphia.LINKS MENTIONED:Join The Holistic Health Collectiv...

#34 Overcoming Emotional Eating

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk all things emotional eating! How you know if you're doing it, tips for dealing with emotional eating in the moment, and the strat...

#33 Low Iron Part 1 - Do you REALLY have low iron?

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat about how to test iron levels properly, what you need to do to ensure you have accurate results, and some of the common patte...

#32 Breast Implant Illness - Part 2

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to hear about how Amie prepared her body before her explant surgery and how she continued to support healing in the months that followed.FIND ...

#31 The TRUTH about the Oral Contraceptive Pill and Hormonal IUDs

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we share everything you should be told about the oral contraceptive pill and hormonal IUDs, but aren't. This episode is designed to op...

#30 Breast Implant Illness - Part 1

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to learn more about Breast Implant Illness including an insight into Amie's personal journey. FIND NAT BELOW:Website - https://nataliekdo...

#29 Eating Well Made Easier - Our Tricks & Tips

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a discussion around how we shop, prep and consume our food to maximise nutrient density, time efficiency and deliciousness. FIND NAT BELOW...

#28 Key Supplements in Male Fertility and Health

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a chat about our favourite evidence-based supplements in Male Fertility (and ultimately male health). FIND NAT BELOW:Website - https://nat...

#27 Lifestyle Factors in Male Fertility

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to learn about the do's and don'ts when it comes to lifestyle factors influencing male fertility.LINKS MENTIONED:Mould-Proof Your Ho...

#26 Diet for Male Fertility and Hormone Health

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a practical conversation on food as medicine for optimising male health and fertility.Links Mentioned:https://zonediet.com/products/more-p...

#25 Assessing Male Fertility

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Come and learn how to assess male fertility and many of the tests we use in-clinic every day.Find Nat Below:Website - https://nataliekdouglas.com/Thyr...

#24 Top Supplements For Optimal Health Maintenance

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Come into our kitchen cupboard and see what we personally take on a regular basis and why. These are the bread and butter of our supplement routines a...

#23 The Mindset Tips to Achieve Your Health Goals

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our best tips on how to create a healing mindset, get out of your own way and be able to DO the things to get where you want to be in your health jour...

#22 Stomach Bug Emergency Treatment

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to learn what to do if you get knocked out with gastro or have an upset tummy.Links Mentioned:Acupressure band: https://seaband.com.au/acupres...

#21 How Mould Makes You Sick

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mould is a real problem facing many us both knowingly and unknowingly. There are some tell tail signs that this is a problem for you and understanding...

#20 6 Mistakes You're Making With Your Phone

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to hear about the 6+ mistakes you're making with your phone that are negatively impacting your health (and what to do instead).Links Ment...

#19 Sleep Strategies That Actually Work (+we use personally!)

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to hear about the top strategies you can use to improve your sleep (+ why you should!). We get super practical and are sharing all the things ...

#18 Our COVID Experience

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to hear about both of our experiences with covid - what we felt, what we did and a whole lot more!Links Mentioned:Vitamin c flush - https://wh...

#17 The Do's and Don'ts of Iodine (thyroid, hormones and beyond!)

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is iodine + relevance to thyroid healthDeficiency is more common than you think, why?Assessment of levels is challenging - types of testsNat’s ...

#16 Normalising Thyroid Antibodies in Hashimoto's and Graves Disease

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Nat and Amie to learn about all things thyroid antibodies including:What are thyroid antibodies + define types in hashi’s versus gravesWhat cau...

#15 4 Tips For Better Digestion

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to learn about our 4 favourite ways to improve digestion!In this episode we cover:Discharge stress - why you should do it and easy hacks no ma...