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  • 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 more for women, and that is them developing postpartum thyroiditis. This is quite a problematic autoimmune condition, that is easily preventable and there are lots of holistic solutions for rebalancing the thyroid in the postpartum period.

    In this episode Dr Andrea & Dr Ash breakdown all of the signs and symptoms to look for, any warning signs that you can pickup on well before you are pregnant or during the early stages of pregnancy, and anything that you can do to help balance your thyroid function. Tune in to this episode now!

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  • 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 are unpacking their best predictions for health medicine for this year. Tune in to hear what the latest topics will be, and the latest in bio hacking for the year!

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  • 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 pain, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain or even migraines, just to name a few! On this episode Dr Andrea is joined by the brilliant Katherine Maslen to take a deep dive into pain, pain syndromes, inflammation, pain receptivity and the role that diet, gut health and stress play in this! Katherine also walks us through the best functional medicine approaches to managing pain including how to manage an anti-inflammatory diet and the role of nutritional medicine!

    Katherine Maslen is a clinical naturopath, nutritionist, author, speaker, host of The Shift Podcast and the creator of The Shift Clinics. She is the author of the best-selling book Get Well Stay Well and is a regular voice in the media. Katherine is the host of the podcast The Shift, an audio-documentary series with a cult following and the founder and CEO of The Shift.

    The Shift is a leader in the natural health industry, offering the world’s first natural health memberships. As well as overcoming her own personal adversity, Katherine has helped over 5000 patients and speaks internationally on health and wellness.Follow Katherine on InstagramBe sure to check out her website and podcast “The Shift”

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  • 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 turned off by someone immediately and you’re not sure why? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ali Walker, human connection scientist, takes us on a deep dive into our connection types and why some people seems to naturally click with us whereas others drive us crazy! We also explore the importance of connection in regards to women’s health and why women need close girlfriends! But also why it seems to be harder and harder to make meaningful friendships as we age. This is such a fascinating and enlightening episode, tune in now!

    Dr Ali Walker is a human connection & culture scientist, mediator & bestselling author with a PhD in group dynamics from the Australian National University. Ali is Adjunct Faculty at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of NSW Sydney. Ali has worked with a range of government, corporate and not for profit organisations including NSW and QLD Health, Google Australia and Westpac. Ali is also a regular contributor to Australian media on issues relating to wellbeing.

    Find out more about Ali here: https://awalker.co/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draliwalker

    And her book Click or Clash? https://www.penguin.com.au/books/click-or-clash-9781761047039

    VIVA Health & Wellness Festival in Sydney and Melbourne in March 2024, people can get tickets here: https://vivafestival.com.au/

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  • 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! It has four distinct phenotypes that have different causes and can guide more specific treatment. In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive into each different type of PCOS and the best solutions to support each type. Share this with your girlfriends who have PCOS!

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  • 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 Relationship Psychotherapist – Lissy Abrahams. Lissy is a vibrant, incredible woman who helps us to answer some of our burning relationship questions like “why do we fight most with the ones we love best”? Join us for this fascinating insight into the world of relationships! We’re sure you’ll have as many aha moments as Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh as we unpack why couples fight, attachment styles, childhood exposures and programming and how that shows up for us in our adult relationships as well as much more!

    Lissy is a Sydney-based couples therapist, practising at the Heath Group Practice and is the author of non-fiction book “Relationship Reset” and recently launched online course Fight Less Love More. You can find Lissy at www.lissyabrahams.com and @lissy.abrahams.

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  • Vegetable oils, industrial seed oils and trans fats are quickly becoming demonised in the health industry because of the link between inflammation, hormonal disruption, and other health consequences! However, what does this mean? What foods are safe and which are the ones you should avoid? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh weed through the science and research around these oils and fats and dive into how each of them are processed and extracted to help you make informed decisions around the best oils for you! Tune in now!

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  • 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 on this episode of Wellness Women Radio we want to give you a review of the Pegan Diet!The Pegan diet is the combination of two of the most popular diets, that being paleo and vegan, with an emphasis on whole foods, especially vegetables, while prohibiting gluten and diary, grains and legumes.This diet also encourages fresh food that is sustainably raised. For all of these reasons Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh quite like this diet template! Tune in now for more.

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  • 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 not good enough for this? There’s a chance you may be suffering from Imposter Syndrome! The unfounded feelings of self-doubt and incompetence that persist despite your education, expertise, experience and accomplishments. And interesting, this phenomenon primary impacts accomplished, successful women! Tune into this episode of Wellness Women Radio to hear Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh unpack all the aspects of Imposter Syndrome and more importantly, what you can do about it!  

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  • 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 has so many numerous health benefits BUT there are times when caffeine should be a no go and there are strict rules around when and how much will benefit you! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh unpack all the instances when coffee should be avoided and why, including during pregnancy! They also discuss caffeine and insulin resistance as well as mycotoxin or mould exposure with your coffee. Tune in now!

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  • 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 introduce you to Andropause, a distinct but more subtle phase for men that typically starts around 40 years old with a slow and gradual decline in testosterone. These changes are pretty normal and can go unnoticed unless they’re accompanied by a decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, reduced cognitive function, mood changes such as fatigue, depression and anger, a decrease in muscle mass and strength and the list goes on! Is there anything men can do, or that the women in their lives can support them with, to ensure these andropause changes are minimal. Tune into this weeks episode of Wellness Women Radio to find out!

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  • 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 reward. ‘Hacking’ dopamine is now the newest trend in the longevity and health worlds and for good reason. Dopamine is so much more than just a feel good neurotransmitter, it plays a crucial role in our motivation, focus, learning and overall well-being and has strong implications with addiction and mood. In this episode of Wellness Women Radio, tune in and nerd out with Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh as they unpack scientifically proven techniques and strategies to optimise our dopamine levels as well as discussing the pitfalls and dangers of seeking constant dopamine stimulation.

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  • 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 - what good news! The body is so intelligent and works hard to ensure there is always homeostasis, including hormone balance. Tune into this episode of wellness women radio to hear Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh share their top tips and most evidence based strategies for staying fit, happy and healthy through perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Share this with all your girlfriends!

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  • 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 for UNSW Microbiome Research Centre’s MothersBabies Study, a world-first pre-pregnancy study looking to uncover how a person’s microbiome changes from pre-pregnancy, throughout pregnancy, up until the baby’s first birthday, so that mums and bubs the world over may have the healthiest start to life. Naomi has extensive experience working with children from birth to 18 years of age, across both the public and private sectors allowing her to fully develop a holistic approach to family-centred healthcare.

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  • 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 Ashleigh’s top tips on managing uncomplicated period pain.

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  • 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 implants, the risks of breast cancer with implants and how to ensure healthy breasts for life.

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  • 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 risks of this type of period and what can you do about it? In this episode of Wellness Women Radio we answer all these questions!

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  • 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 Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive into the actions of this drug, it’s risks and benefits as well as other safer alternatives.

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  • 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 result of our busy lifestyles or do these women have ADHD or attentive disorders? Are there any other options to help with attention, focus and overwhelm?

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  • Ovulation is the most important physiological event in the menstrual cycle! It’s the crescendo of all the hard work and communication between the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis and is an essential indicator of a healthy period. Interpreting the signs and symptoms of ovulation can help a woman to accurately track her cycle for contraceptive purposes or to optimise her chances of conception! Tune in to learn the signals your body is giving you to tell you that you’re ovulating and other easy ways you can track these changes!

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