Wellness Women Radio
Episodes
WWR 272: All About Peptides
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peptides are everywhere right now — from healing and recovery to weight loss, longevity, and anti-ageing — and in this episode we unpack why they’...
WWR 271: Hype or Healing - biohacking wellness trends right now!
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your social media feed has started telling you that you can fix your hormones with a vitamin patch or boost your mitochondria by taking a blue dye ...
WWR 270: Polyvagal Theory
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been told stress is ‘just in your head.’ But science now shows it’s actually in your body — in the way your nervous system constan...
WWR 269: Fix Iron First with Dr Libby
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies affecting women worldwide—yet it’s often overlooked, misunderstood, or mismanaged....
WWR 268: The New Perimenopause
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perimenopause has finally entered the spotlight—and for good reason. In this episode we dive deep into the reality of what so many women in their la...
WWR 267: Women, Cholesterol & Heart Health with Dr Ross Walker
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode not to be missed! Have you been concerned about your cholesterol or heart health? Have you been told you have a genetic cholesterol...
WWR 266: Creatine: Should You Be Taking It?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creatine is everywhere right now — especially in the women’s health and fitness space. But is it worth the hype? On this episode of Wellness Women...
WWR 265: PSA: Contraception Safety! Not to be missed!
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss this must-listen episode of Wellness Women Radio! Recent groundbreaking studies have sounded the alarm about certain hormonal contracept...
WWR 264: Welcome to 2025: Reintroducing Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe we’ve been recording this podcast for probably 10+ years (we refuse to count!!). It’s been a wild ride and we want to reintroduce ...
WWR 263: Longevity and Anti-Aging with Dr Damian Kristof
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Wellness Women Radio, we’re thrilled to welcome back one of our most beloved guests, the exceptional Dr Damian Kristof. T...
WWR 262: The 4 Types of Period Pain
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Period pain affects countless women, yet the experience is unique to each individual. In this episode, Dr. Andrea Huddleston—known as “The Period ...
WWR 261: When Motherhood Sucks
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr. Andrea & Dr. Ashleigh are addressing a topic that resonates deeply with many mothers, and that is th...
WWR 260: Understanding Food Addiction with Susan Peirce Thompson
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The intricate relationship between our minds and our eating habits has long been a subject of fascination and study. Yet, despite advancements in neur...
WWR 259: Mouth Breathing, Sleep Obstructions, Mercury Poisoning and More with Dr Michelle Jorgensen
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen all the fuss about breathing recently? What it means to be a mouth breather and why this has negative health impacts? On this episode of...
WWR 258: The Mysteries of the Female Body with Dr Deena Emera``
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The functions of the female body have always been shroud in mysteries, and often myths and misconceptions. As our understanding of our own anatomy and...
WWR 257: Beyond Booze with Sarah Rusbatch
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We need to talk about alcohol. We all know it’s not good for us but when does the daily glass of wine to ‘switch off’ or the cocktails on the we...
WWR 256: Mindset Shifts to Heal Your Body with Dr Josh Axe
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Josh Axe is a renowned doctor and leadership expert, entrepreneur and the best selling author of Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. He has ...
WWR 255: Brain Fog and Other Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore with Dr Efrat LaMandre
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had brain fog? Of course you have! Do you know what this really means though? Do you know what your body is trying to tell you? On this ...
WWR 254: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We need to talk about PMDD! Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is like PMS on steroids, it is a constellation of mood, behaviour, and very severe ...
WWR 253: The Egg Quality Diet with Aimee Raups
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to conceive? Dive into this compelling episode where Dr Andrea sits down with fertility expert Aimee Raups. Together, they explored...
WWR 252: The Benefits of Sauna and Ice Baths
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t seen an influencer touting the benefits of saunas or ice baths recently then you must be living under a rock! As we predicted, the sa...
WWR 251: Postpartum Thyroiditis
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are diving into a really common phenomenon that seems to be happening more and m...
WWR 250: 2024 Health Trends
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2024, Dr Ash & Dr Andrea are back on the mic and are so excited for the year ahead! This episode is welcoming you to the New Year, they...
WWR 249: Pain syndromes, inflammation and putting the fire out with Katherine Maslen
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strangely we haven’t really talked much about pain on Wellness Women Radio! Even though it’s so relevant for all women who may experience period p...
WWR 248: Connection and Chemistry with Dr Ali Walker
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode not to be missed! Have you ever met someone and instantly clicked like you’ve known them your entire life, or have you also been ...
WWR 247: 4 types of PCOS
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Up to 21% of women are being diagnosed with PCOS and it is a notoriously difficult condition to treat but PCOS is not just one homogenous condition! I...
WWR 246: Healthy Relationships with Lissy Abrahams
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When our relationships are not working it can feel as though our entire lives are not working! Joining us on Wellness Women Radio this week is Relati...
WWR 245: Which Oils Are Best?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vegetable oils, industrial seed oils and trans fats are quickly becoming demonised in the health industry because of the link between inflammation, ho...
WWR 244: The Pegan Diet
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where there are thousands of different diets, most ridiculous fads and many extreme, we’re weary of adding another diet to this mix but o...
WWR 243: Imposter Sydrome
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often question your own expertise, capabilities and knowledge? Do you often think: Why me? What am I doing here? I don’t belong here? I’m n...
WWR 242: Do’s and don’ts with Coffee
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Dr Andrea’s second favourite thing in the world (after dogs of course) and that is COFFEE! It’s our all-time favourite drug of choice and ...
WWR 241: Andropause
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you wondered what the signs are of men aging? Do they go through a similar transition to menopause? The answer is absolutely, yes. Let us introdu...
WWR 240: Dopamine Hacks
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re sure you’ve all heard the term dopamine lately? It’s the neurotransmitter made by the body that’s often associated with pleasure and rew...
WWR 239: Perimenopause Weight Gain
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Putting on weight as we age is not inevitable! The ‘middle age spread’ that we all assume will happen when our hormones change can be prevented - ...
WWR 238: Pregnancy Microbiome
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are joined by Naomi Strout from the University of NSW to talk about her current research project! Naomi is the Project Manager...
WWR 237: Period Pain
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that period pain is not normal? This episode of Wellness Women Radio delves into all things period pain! Tune in to hear Dr Andrea & Dr A...
WWR 236: The Breast Episode - Implants and all!
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh dive into all things breast related including how to perform breast checks with impl...
WWR 235: Heavy Periods - Are you slowly bleeding to death?
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have excessively heavy periods or menorrhagia? How heavy is too heavy and what causes this type of excessive bleeding? What are the health risk...
WWR 234: Miracle weight loss drug?
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of semaglutide or Ozempic? Have you seen that this is the latest celebrity weight loss miracle? In this episode of Wellness Women Radio...
WWR 233: Women, Focus & ADHD
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re well into a new year and we are seeing more and more women who are overwhelmed, over-committed, fatigued and far too stressed! Is this a resul...
WWR 232: How do you know you’re ovulating?
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ovulation is the most important physiological event in the menstrual cycle! It’s the crescendo of all the hard work and communication between the hy...
WWR 231: Male Contraception
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen all the hype in the media about the male birth control ‘pill’? If you’re considering this for your partner do you want to know why...
WWR 230: Preconception Essentials
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most women tend to take really good care of themselves and their nutrition during pregnancy and in the lead up to birth but what about before concepti...
WWR 229: Reclaiming Childbirth with Dr Rachel Reed
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for all women who have given birth or are planning to! To all our Mamma’s and future mamma’s, on this episode of Wellness Women Ra...
WWR 228: The Infant Microbiome and First Foods for Bub with Kasey Wilson
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re diving into nutrition for newborns and babies and how essential the healthy bub microbiome is! Kasey t...
WWR 227: The Thyroid-Gluten Connection
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so important to pay attention to your diet if you have thyroid issues? Why do we always go on and on about gluten and thyroid function? In ...
WWR 226: Postnatal Depletion
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard of post natal depression and how common it is but what about the changes one or two years later? Postnatal depletion is a combinatio...
WWR 225: Longevity & Blue Zones
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are some people living much longer and healthier lives? We always want the elixir of youth and vitality and is it possible that some people around...
WWR 224: Pros & Cons of Oral Contraceptives
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh go over some absolute fundamentals about your contraceptive choices that all women ne...
WWR 223: We had COVID – This is what we did
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In an absolute coincidence Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh both had COVID, at the same time! These are the exact things that Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh did to pr...
WWR 222: Women are not small men with Dr Stacy Sims
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Stacy Sims is an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who is revolutionising nutrition and performance for women. You may ha...
WWR 221: Understanding Hot Flushes
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hot flushes, or hot flashes, are one of the most debilitating symptoms that impact women during hormonal transitions but these don’t just occur in m...
WWR 220: Calcium Supplementation – Do you need it?
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Supplementation of certain nutrients can be essential if we can’t get them from our foods anymore but should calcium be part of that? As women age, ...
WWR 219: Hormones that interfere with weight loss
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Weight loss is different for women! Do you know which hormones impact your metabolic set point and your ability to lose or gain weight? Tune into this...
WWR 218: Does dieting ruin your metabolism – Understanding adaptive thermogenesis
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you started losing weight, you’ve been going along really well, you’re focused and making progress and then all of sudden you plateau and the...
WWR 217: Menstrual Flu
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the period flu or menstrual flu? Did you know that lots of health conditions are exacerbated by the menstrual cycle? Menstrual flu...
WWR 216: Is BMI a good measure of health?
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BMI – this is a great example of things we’re taught that are health indicators or good for us that are actually BS! It is a great tool for popu...
WWR 215: KICKING OFF 2022
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2022! Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are slowly getting into the year, tune in to hear what they’re doing. Join Dr Andrea in a 100 Day Gong – Creat...
WWR 214: Birth Preparation and Dr Ashleigh’s Birth Story
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the most incredible story of how the beautiful baby Ella Skye entered the world! Wellness Women Tribe we have a very special podcast for you t...
WWR 213: Low Tox Food with Alexx Stuart
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alexx Stuart, best-selling author of Low Tox Life, has just launched her latest book Low Tox Food! This is a brilliant guide about how to shop, cook, ...
WWR 212: Beating the Bloat
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bloating is one of the most common symptoms our patients complain about but getting to the root cause of this can be incredibly complicated! In this e...
WWR 211: Conscious Entrepreneurship with Dinner Twist
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is a Swedish-born engineer who migrated to Australia in 2009. Along with his wife they felt there was a shortage of consciously sourced food eas...
WWR 210: Is Roaccutane the answer to clear skin?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is another ‘public service announcement’ podcast from The Wellness Women! If you’ve ever struggled with your skin you may have been prescri...
WWR 209: What NOT to put in your vagina!
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: What not to put in your vagina! You do not need to use douches, chemical sprays, perfumes or cleanses/cleansing wipes on...
WWR 208: Is it Adenomyosis or Endometriosis?
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Endometriosis affects at least 1 in 9 women in Australia, with up to 80% of these women also experiencing adenomyosis. So how can you tell the differe...
WWR 207: Sexual Health & Pleasure with Rebecca Grech
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sex is a really important part of our life. 2/3 of women are experiencing some degree of sexual difficulty, up to 50% of women express a lack of inter...
WWR 206: Medicinal Cannabis with Dr Ben Jansen
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio we answer all the questions you’ve ever had about medicinal cannabis with Dr Ben Jansen from CDA Cli...
WWR 205: Do women need testosterone?
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that testosterone is essential for sexual health & fertility in women? Often over looked and deemed unimportant, testosterone is an essen...
WWR 204: The Role of Vitamin D in Women’s Health
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is sunshine the best medicine for women? Did you know that vitamin D is not only an essential nutrient but also a hormone? It is also critical for wom...
WWR 203: Chronic Inflammation and Insulin Resistance
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the link between chronic inflammation and insulin resistance and vice versa? Hot onto your hats for this one! Did you know that inflammatory m...
WWR 202: Getting Pregnant with PCOS
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Women with PCOS can still get pregnant! Yes, you heard correctly! All too often our patients with PCOS are told that they won’t ever be able to conc...
WWR 201: Your Health Questions Answered
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh Bond and Dr Andrea Huddleston answer all your questions that you submitted in celebration ...
WWR 200: 200 Episodes of Wellness Women Radio & Your Questions Answered
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WOOHOO! This is episode 200 of Wellness Women Radio and we’re celebrating! Tune in for a HUGE (and very exciting announcement) plus all your questio...
WWR 199: Unexplained Infertility
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
30% of couples who have been struggling to fall pregnant are given a diagnosis called ‘unexplained infertility’. This can be an incredibly confusi...
WWR 198: How to Exercise According to your Cycle
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what the best type of exercise is to do when you have your period? Do you prefer to push yourself or rest completely? On this e...
WWR 197: Collagen – Is it all hype?
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in our body and it forms connective tissue, skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments but collagen is also res...
WWR 196: That Hair Episode with Trichologist Jane Davis
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what causes female pattern hair loss, dry and brittle hair or even grey hair? Then this is the episode for you! Let us introduc...
WWR 195: Do Hormone Imbalances Really Exist?
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do hormone imbalances really exist? Seems like a ridiculous question doesn’t it? Recently, social media went into a frenzy about the idea, and claim...
WWR 194: Are Iron Infusions the Answer?
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
30% of non-pregnant women are anaemic worldwide and there’s a huge growing trend of chronic iron deficiency requiring repeated iron infusions! How m...
WWR 193: Puberty Blues – Balancing Hormones in Teens
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for our teens and their parents! Welcome to puberty, the time when hormonal mayhem drives teenagers (and their parents) crazy! But it ...
WWR 192: Leaky Skin Syndrome
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know your skin has its own unique microbiome that changes as we age but also with hormone changes too? This microbiome extends all the way int...
WWR 191: Perimenopause Hell
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Perimenopause is such a confusing time for women because you’re still cycling, still having your periods (which are often horrific) but you’re hav...
WWR 190: Ancient Remedies with Dr Josh Axe
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re welcoming you to 2021 with an interview with one of the greatest minds in health and wellness, Dr Josh Axe! And what an epic interview this is...
WWR 189: Leaving 2020 Behind
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of 2020 for The Wellness Women! This was one of the toughest years we’ve ever had, both collectively and also for Dr Andrea and Dr...
WWR 188: Night Eating Syndrome
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night needing to eat? What about waking up after sleep walking to the fridge? Night Eating Syndrome is cla...
WWR 187: Rising from Rock Bottom with Dr Brett Hill
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Brett Hill is a wellness expert, host of some of Australia’s top rated health podcasts, functional nutrition coach, chiropractor, public speake...
WWR 186: Oestrogen Metabolism
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how your body processes, metabolises and detoxifies your hormones? Safe processing and clearance of your oestrogen hormones fro...
WWR 185: The Best Milk Alternatives
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy milk alternatives are growing in popularity and we get asked every single day ‘which milk is best’? On this episode of wellness women radio ...
WWR 184: The GAPS Diet with Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the Gut and Psychology Syndrome diet or GAPS diet? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we interview Neurologist and nutrition ex...
WWR 183: The Thyroid Fertility Connection
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does your thyroid have to do with your fertility potential? Why do we thoroughly test thyroid function when wanting to conceive? On this episode ...
WWR 182: When Women Hate Women
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Women can be vicious. Throughout history we haven’t been taught to value women, to value the voice of other women and when women rise or lead they r...
WWR 181: Hair Loss in Women
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hair loss in women is rarely spoken about and seems somewhat taboo however it’s incredibly common and can be caused by a whole host of different con...
WWR 180: Spiritual Gaslighting
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few years there has been a rise of spiritual gurus with a dark side. When someone uses spiritual concepts to manipulate others into ques...
WWR 179: Postpartum Hormones Explained
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all spend so much time and energy preparing for a pregnancy and preparing for the birth but no one tells us about the hormonal havoc that comes aft...
WWR 178: Normal Bleeds (and what it means!)
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a period normal? How much blood loss is normal and for how long? Is there such thing as too little or short bleeds? Are clots, spotting or ...
WWR 177: How to Fix Your Long Cycles
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Long cycles or absent periods can be very tricky things to treat! There can be lots of different reasons women will have long cycles including PCOS, m...
WWR 176: How to Fix Your Short Cycle *without the pill!
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a short cycle? Have you been told you have a luteal phase deficiency? This episode of Wellness Women Radio is a ‘how-to guide’ of how ...
WWR 175: Obesogens
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Obesogens or obesogenic compounds are chemicals that make us fat! In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive into the food...
WWR 174: Artificial Sweeteners
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial sweetener and its safety is incredibly controversial in the health world. Some experts claim they are all completely safe and a better alte...
WWR 173: Trusting Your Intuition
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A woman’s intuition is her own internal navigation system, and also her superpower! In this episode of Wellness Women Radio the ladies take a deep d...