Wellness Women Radio

WWR 172: Eating for Fertility

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We spend so much time coaching women through what to eat, and what not to eat, when they’re pregnant but what about when you’re trying to conceive...

WWR 171: Brain Hacks and Productivity

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How are you going kicking your brain into gear in isolation? Is anyone else feeling a bit sluggish, unproductive and slow? We hear you! On this episod...

WWR 170: COVID-19 Ripple Effects and Fertility

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 has completely changed the world in such a short period of time and it has affected us all in different ways. Part of the flow on affect of t...

WWR 169: The Health Benefits of Chocolate

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t you think we are due for a big dose of good news? Yes! We think so too. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re diving into all the he...

WWR 168: We’re Not Made for Social Isolating

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Social isolating or social distancing should not equal emotional distancing! In fact, there is strong evidence linking perceived social isolation and ...

WWR 167: Signs of Stress That You’re Ignoring (and how to survive it)

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies, this is a survival podcast episode! This is a very stressful time in our history and we all have different coping mechanisms. On this episode ...

WWR 166: Coronavirus COVID-19

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

WE’RE BACK! After the longest hiatus we’ve had from recording we’re back behind the mic and we missed you all terribly. Unfortunately we’ve co...

WWR 165: Hormonal Headaches

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Okay ladies, have you ever suffered from headaches or migraines? Do you know if they’re cyclical in nature or have you noticed that they seem to be ...

WWR 164: Natural Ways to Better Energy Levels

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are all exhausted (well, most of us anyway!). 2020 has only just begun but we haven’t taken the time to recharge over the holidays to have the en...

WWR 163: A Different Approach to PMS

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

90% of women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) at some point in their lives and the symptoms associated with it can range from slight irritation ...

WWR 162: Australian Bushfire Crisis and Dealing with Trauma

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is experiencing the worst bushfires in history and it is currently the worst environmental crisis in the world! It is devastating to watch a...

WWR 161: Holiday Hormone Hacks

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of the holidays, and the Christmas season, do you think of stress, over eating, excessive drinking, family drama and obligations? Well,...

WWR 160: Male Fertility

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that sperm counts have halved worldwide in the last 40 years! Is this fact terrifying or what? This male infertility crisis is caused by ...

WWR 159: The Game Changers Documentary

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen the new documentary The Game Changers? This film is creating a huge stir in health circles and the media. The documentary pushes a vegan...

WWR 158: The Vaginal Microbiome

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We know how important the gut microbiota is but did you know that the vagina also has its own microbial community? The makeup of these microbes mainta...

WWR 157: Hay Fever

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you suffering from awful allergies and horrible hay fever? Do you always dread the onset of spring? Have you wondered why some people are affected...

WWR 156: What Your Poo Says About You

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it means if your poo floats? What about the colour of it? Does it matter? Your poo or stool colour and consistency is impo...

WWR 155: The Latest Updates in Women’s Health

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of interesting things happening in the world of women’s health lately that Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh want to update you on! Thi...

WWR 154: The Oldest Women in the World with Kale Brock

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do the oldest living women in the world have in common? Are they vegan or paleo? Monks or marathon runners? In this special episode of Wellness W...

WWR 153: Food Labelling Deception

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The food industry is well versed at smoke and mirrors! There are over 100 different names for sugar that might be used on an ingredient list but it do...

WWR 152: Emotional Eating

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why do women emotionally eat? Is it just will power or are our hormones involved? Why do we all have such a distorted relationship with food? On this...

WWR 151: Graves’ disease

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The thyroid gland is a pretty complicated little part of our endocrine system and certainly works according to the ‘goldilocks’ principle, we don’...

WWR 150: Nutrient Depletion and Hormonal Contraceptives

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that taking oral contraceptives can deplete your body of key nutrients needed for optimal health? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio...

WWR 149: Is It Really Your Thyroid?

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone seems to have a ‘thyroid problem’ at the moment? Have you noticed that? There is a HUGE gap between the Western vs functional medicine ap...

WWR 148: The Carnivore Diet

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of the carivore diet? That’s right, a diet of meat and meat only! Seems pretty extreme and unbelievable right? Tune in to this episod...

WWR 147: Self-Love & Essential Oils with Kim Morrison

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Self-love is your divine responsibility! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re so thrilled to introduce you to the INCREDIBLE KIM MORRISON! ...

WWR 146: Winter Wellness

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is everyone around you dropping like flies with colds and flus? Is this the worst flu season in history as the media seems to be portraying? In this e...

WWR 145: Metformin

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of Metformin? It’s the drug that a lot of women with PCOS are being prescribed but it’s actually used to treat diabetes. Metformin ...

WWR 144: Manifestation for the New Generation with Jordanna Levin

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could have the life that you truly desire? What if we told you that you absolutely have the power to make that happen and you are every si...

WWR 143: The Science Behind Confidence with Dr Katherine Iscoe

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies, let us introduce you to Dr Kat, the super clever powerhouse behind the School of Body Confidence and MyFiziq, author, speaker and kickass woma...

WWR 142: Precocious Puberty

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed that kids these days are growing up too fast? Young girls look 5 years older than their chronological age and they may be menstruatin...

WWR 141: A Day in the Life of The Wellness Women Part 2

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Ashleigh Bond is superwoman! She is an incredible Mother, wife, amazing practitioner and Wellness Woman but how does she do it all? What are her da...

WWR 140: Your Brain on Exercise

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Andrea is on the hunt for a new gym and movement regime for many more reasons than just aesthetics and cardiovascular health! Did you know that exe...

WWR 139: Vaginismus & Vulvodynia

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of vaginismus or vulvodynia? They are extremely painful and debilitating conditions that affects up to 17% of the female population and...

WWR 138: Primal Living with Helen Marshall

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to be completed grain free and still thrive? Let us introduce you to the incredible Helen Marshall! She is the founder of the Primal Al...

WWR 137: Building Biology with Deanne Hislop

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to make a healthy home? It is so much more than what goes in or on our bodies, the environment that we live in must also be optimal!...

WWR 136: A Day in the Life of The Wellness Women Part 1

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what a typical day looks like for us? What are our daily rituals? What are our non-negotiable practises that keep us focused. Or have yo...

WWR 135: Breast Implant Illness

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Women have breast implants for all sorts of reasons and we support each and every one of those! Recently, many women have been having their implants r...

WWR 134: Recurrent Miscarriage

09 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

1 in 6 pregnancies results in miscarriage and as we age those statistics worsen but why is miscarriage so secretive? Women rarely talk about or receiv...

WWR 133: Intermittent Fasting

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever tried intermittent fasting? Does the ‘fasting’ part of the process terrify you? Don’t worry, it’s not as hard or painful as it s...

WWR 132: Alcohol & Women’s Hormones

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed that you’re feeling a bit sluggish after the holiday season? Have you noticed your hormones are a bit different? We are seeing so m...

WWR 131: 2019- How We Plan Our Year

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is going to be the best year yet! We don’t make new years resolutions that aren’t inspiring we plan for a year of success in all areas of our...

WWR 130: Men Vs Women – How We Do Stress Differently

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Men and women do stress differently emotionally, physiologically and even hormonally! This time of the year is pretty stressful for everyone, the pres...

WWR 129: Irregular Bleeding

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) or Metrorrhagia is a big clinical conundrum and affects 25% of women but also accounts for half of all hysterectomies ...

WWR 128: B12 Deficiency

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Vitamin B12 is essential for your nervous system, energy production, red blood cells, DNA synthesis, reproductive health and pregnancy (just to name a...

WWR 127: Prostate Health

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is one for the fellas! In celebration of Men’s health month we are exploring a really important part of the male reproductive tract, the prosta...

WWR 126: Why Dieting Doesn’t Work

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Diets don’t work. Yo-yo dieting is terrible for our metabolism, headspace, moods, hormones and  our gut health! Let’s once and for all dispel the...

WWR 125: The Gut Hormone Connection

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a new, very exciting and very nerdy field of study emerging called microbial-endocrinology which is just a bit fancy name describing the con...

WWR 124: Can PCOS be reversed?

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

PCOS is a complicated condition that is still very poorly understood and may affect up to 25% of women! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr And...

WWR 123: Designer Vagina – what the?

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Vaginal rejuvenation and genital cosmetic surgery is a becoming increasingly popular! Is this something we should be worried about? Did you know that...

WWR 122: The Naked Naturopath and Wellness Women Mash Up

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re interviewing the amazing Mel Gearing, The Naked Naturopath while she interviews us (we promise...

WWR 121: Our Health Epidemic – Type 2 Diabetes

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that there’s a silent epidemic sweeping through our communities but also our school aged kids? Type II diabetes used to be known as adu...

WWR 120: The Biology of Belief with Dr Bruce Lipton

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode that we’ve been waiting YEARS for, to interview Dr Bruce Lipton! He is an visionary, a pioneer, the father of ‘epigenetics’ a...

WWR 119: The Wandering Mind – Does Travel Change Your Brain?

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re running you through our most recent travel expeditions to the US and Africa with all the wild ...

WWR 118: The Natural Nutritionist – Talking Real Food with Steph Lowe

12 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Meet our special guest Steph Lowe, aka The Natural Nutritionist! Steph is such a wealth of knowledge and we pick her brains on the latest diet fads, l...

WWR 117: Being You, Changing the World with Dr Dain Heer

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to change your life? Let us help you…or let us introduce you to someone who absolutely can! Please meet Dr Dain Heer, best selling autho...

WWR 116: Adjusting to Motherhood

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Being a new mother should be the most exciting and rewarding time of your life right? But what if this transition isn’t as seamless as everyone seem...

WWR 115: Autoimmune Diseases 101

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is a deeply personal episode. We haven’t touched on this topic much but now it’s time! Did you know that Dr Andrea was diagnosed with SLE, or...

WWR 114: Endometriosis and the Immune System

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Endometriosis is so common and so debilitating but there are still no solid consensus about its underlying cause. We know this is an oestrogen driven ...

WWR 113: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)? If you haven’t then it won’t be long before this condition is at the forefront of medical ...

WWR 112: Endocrine Health & Natural Medicine

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea debriefs her weekend at the International Congress of Natural Medicine on Functional Endocri...

WWR 111: Orthorexia Nervosa

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have we taken healthy eating too far? Is our obsession with having the perfect diet actually detrimental to our health? When we become so fixated on f...

WWR 110: Yoga as Medicine with Beth Borowsky

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Borowsky, single mum turned yoga entrepreneur is one of Australia’s leading yoga experts and the founder of Karma Kids and Just Breath Yoga! Be...

WWR 109: Menopause 101 – Part 2

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 2 of the Wisdom of Menopause series from The Wellness Women! Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh jump into even more detail about menopause and how t...

WWR 108: Holistic Dentistry with Dr Lewis Ehrlich

04 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Let us introduce you to Dr Lewis Ehrlich, holistic dentist, athlete, and health expert! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we dive into all thing...

WWR 107: Periods and Hormonal Testing

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The period whisperer (aka Dr Andrea’s alter ego) is back behind the mic today sparked by a movement encouraging women to skip having periods altoget...

WWR 106: Metabolic Set Point – Does your body want to keep you fat?

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is our body trying to keep us fat? Is there a reason why we can lose weight only to put it all back on again? Is there a pre-determined set point in w...

WWR 105: Menopause 101 Part 1

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When most women think of menopause they think of hot flushes, sleepless nights, weight gain, depression, low libido and the list goes on… but what i...

WWR 104: Dr John Demartini

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr John Demartini is a world-renowned leading expert on human behaviour and personal development. This incredible man went from being homeless and dys...

WWR 103: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

By popular demand The Wellness Women are finally diving into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)! Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea have had overwhelming amounts o...

WWR 102: Insulin Resistance

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Insulin resistance is becoming more and more of a hot topic in functional medicine and unfortunately, we’re seeing so many women struggling with the...

WWR 101: The 3 Key Women’s Hormone Imbalances and What to do About Them

14 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alright ladies, are you ready for this? We’re introducing you to our 28 Day Hormone Reset Program. Our very first protocol for you to join us in reb...

WWR 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Wellness Women Radio

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Wellness Women Radio is celebrating it’s 100th episode and we couldn’t be more excited! Pull out the champagne and 80’s dance music, it’s time...

WWR 99: Wellness on a Budget

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a student or on a tight budget? This episode is for you! Taking great care of yourself and following a wellness lifestyle can be really expens...

WWR 98: Sleep Deprivation & Heavy Periods- Fixing Dr Ash!

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Wellness Women are back for the New Year and are so excited to be back on the mic! This episode is a personal one for Dr Ashleigh as they address ...

WWR 97: Is Social Media Ruining Your Sex Life?

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is social media ruining your sex life? Unfortunately, the answer is overwhelmingly yes. Research has shown that on average we’re having less intimac...

WWR 96: Melissa Ambrosini – Open Wide

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We have an extra special New Year gift for you… an incredible episode with the amazing Melissa Ambrosini! Melissa is not only a goddess of a woman b...

WWR 95: The Wedding of the Year and Navigating Life Transitions

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Andrea is getting married and we couldn’t be happier! Tune in to hear all about the wedding plans, Dr Andrea’s opinions on marriage and how to ...

WWR 94: Gastrointestinal Parasites

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Gastrointestinal Parasites are not overly pleasant to think about, and even less pleasant to have taking up residency in your gut, but they are so com...

WWR 93: Post Ovulation Depression

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Post ovulation depression is like PMS on steroids! Do you suffer from horrendous mood changes as soon as you ovulate? Like a black cloud that follows ...

WWR 92: The Gut Movie with Kale Brock

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Kale Brock loves talking about poo so much that he even went and made a documentary about it, and it’s BRILLIANT! On this special episode of Wellnes...

WWR 91: Harassment, Harvey Weinstein & How This Affects Women Around the Globe

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Women all over the globe are banding together with the ‘Me Too’ hashtag campaign sparked by the Harvey Weinstein assault allegations. Have you see...

WWR 90: Unsupportive partners? How to get them onboard for the new you

11 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to improve your health and make changes to your lifestyle is tough at the best of times, let alone trying to do this without the support of you...

WWR 89: The Silent Issue – Bacterial Vaginosis

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bacterial Vaginosis, or just BV to make things easier, is a really common condition affecting women that has been far too stigmatised to the point tha...

WWR 88: Unblocking Constipation

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are you having trouble pooping? Don’t worry, so is 20% of the population too! Constipation is a major health concern for so many women and it signif...

WWR 87: Acne

20 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you suffered with acne? Pimples, blemishes, zits, spots or blackheads are unsightly no matter what you call them! Hormonal changes can certainly ...

WWR 86: Are Heavy Metals Harming Your Health

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are heavy metals harming your health? Do you regularly use non-stick cookware? Do you have silver or amalgam fillings? Did you grow up in a home with ...

WWR 85: Reflux, Heartburn & GERD

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you suffered from heartburn or reflux? If you have you know that it can be frustrating and even debilitating so we’ve devoted an entire episode...

What The Health

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen the What the Health documentary? If you haven’t don’t worry, we’re summing it up for you today because so many of our listeners an...

WWR 83: The Pros and Cons of Juicing

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Juicing, juice fasts, juice cleansing and even juice detoxes have been all the rage for the last few years and with promises like ‘lose 7kg in 7 day...

WWR 82: Are there any benefits to taking probiotics?

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is there any benefit to taking probiotics? Have you wondered if you’re wasting your time and money on these? That’s an excellent question! There...

WWR 81: SIBO 101

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is one of the latest buzz words in the functional medicine world, so strap yourselves in for another nerd...

WWR 80: Get Your Mojo Back: How We Recover from Burnout.

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes life is pretty busy, particularly when you’ve just opened two new practices, are convening state wide conferences, travelling constantly, ...

WWR 79: How to survive shift work

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that working shifts, particularly night shifts could be extremely damaging to your health? In fact, shift workers are at a much higher ri...

WWR 78: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), it’s a mouthful to say but even more of a pain to experience. This week’s episode is a request from one of our gorge...

WWR 77: Estrogen Dominance

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Estrogen dominance is one of the most common hormonal imbalances that we see in practice. It seems that our daily lives are just bathing us in excess ...

WWR 76: The Dangers of Going Gluten Free

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is avoiding gluten dangerous? Are you missing out on key nutrients by avoiding these grains? Are you compromising your gut health and microbiome? Will...

WWR 75: Dr Ashleigh’s Birth Journey

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

And we’re back! We missed you! Thank you for your patience, we were off opening brand new practices and bringing gorgeous little baby boys (well, bo...

WWR 74: Miracle Mindset with guest JJ Virgin

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

JJ Virgin is the author of four New York Times best sellers and celebrity health and fitness guru! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re div...

WWR 73: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re diving into a really complicated topic that is impacting far too many women! Hashimotos Thyroiditis is...