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This is part 2 of the series that Naturopath Ashleigh Mythen interviews Lisa Carr, a kinesiologist of 12 years

Lisa Carr has been practising Kinesiology for over 12 years. She has a passion for helping her client's clear resistance to manifest their ideal life. She loves working with women in business, mums, children, and spiritual seekers. Lisa has created a Kinesiology Tool kit workshop to help people perform mini Kinesiology balances on themselves and their loved ones. She is also currently further studying to teach more people about Kinesiology! Lisa lives in the Dandenong Ranges forest of Melbourne with her husband and two young children. She loves connecting deeply with people, helping people to have big shifts in their lives and to live in balance and flow. Lisa has a passion for all things healing, growth and mindset and loves assisting others to be their best in a balanced lifestyle.  I was also lucky enough to interview Lisa in a previous episode all about raising a family and running a business she shared so many nuggets of wisdom in that episode which is why I am so excited to have her on the show today!   I'm really excited to have you here today to talk more about Kinesiology, I love it myself and have had many sessions with you but when talking to someone about it

This is part 2 of a two-part series on the gut-brain connection. Rachael works collaboratively with her clients to explore how these things have impacted their relationships, self-esteem, body and day-to-day lives. Building their capacity to cope and have an overall improved quality of life. Rachael also has her own personal experience relating to what we are speaking about today regarding the mind-gut connection  

Rachael is a warm, friendly, passionate, and open-minded psychologist. She takes pride in her “raw and real” therapeutic approach with clients. She has a passion for working with people seeking help to process, understand and heal from adverse, traumatic, and/or neglectful life experiences, as well as self-healers who value personal growth and/or those who are navigating transitions in their lives. Rachael’s special interest is in helping people develop a deeper understanding of how their early experiences; trauma, abuse, neglect and unmet needs have had a role in shaping their personality, beliefs, values, emotions, behaviours and coping styles. Today I'm really excited to have Rachael on today to speak on the gut mind connection - I thought this would be a great topic to explore both from a phycologist point of view and Rachael has had her own journey through this   CONNECT WITH RACHAEL: www.rachaeltorcasiopsychology.com Instagram:  rachael_torcasio_psychology   Some other things mentioned in the podcast: The Bristol Stool chart

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In this episode, Naturopath Ashleigh Mythen walks through why the immune system is important and other factors involved in creating a strong foundation for your immune system and health.   Head to my website www.ashleighmythen.com where I have webinars, meditations and recipes all created to help you be and stay healthy. You can also find out how you can work with me one-on-one.   It can't be that friggin hard right!?? Be kind to yourself and each other!

On today's episode, I have the lovely Rachael Tea. I feel so grateful to have Rachael on the show as she is not only able to speak from a professional perspective but also shares from a very personal level as well. Rachael is a qualified Psychologist who works with groups and individuals who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, social and home life difficulties as well as other challenging life circumstances. Rachael's work involves conducting clinical, cognitive and educational assessments as well as providing therapeutic intervention and treatment programs for children, adolescents and adults. She has experience working in a hospital, private practice, educational and community settings. Rachael also has her own personal experience in trauma, grief and loss after she was unexpectedly widowed almost 2 years ago.  Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episode: + Rachael shares what drew her to studying to be a psychologist in the first place + Rachael shares her personal experience with grief + Rachael compares the definition of grief to the actual experience + What Grief is + Some things that helped Rachael through her grieving process + When people can experience grief other than through the death of a loved one + What grief feels like as someone who has gone through it + Why people experience grief + The 5 stages of grief + Red flags of signs and symptoms that you should watch out for + How the experience changed and made an impact on how Rachael works with patients who are getting counselling for grief + The resources that Rachael recommends for people going through grief + Some of the major myths surrounding grief + Rachael talks about the things that were the most helpful but also the things that didn't work for her + How Rachael would recommend people to go about helping grieving loved ones + AND SO MUCH MORE!!! 

On today's podcast, I have the incredibly passionate and knowledgable Jeff Chilton talking all about the wonderful world of Mushrooms! Jeff studied Ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and in 1973 began a 10-year career as a large scale commercial mushroom grower. A founder of MycoMedia, which sponsored 4 mushroom conferences from 1979-1985, Jeff is the co-author of The Mushroom Cultivator, published in 1983. In 1989 Jeff established Nammex, the first company to supply medicinal mushroom extracts to the Nutritional Supplement industry. In 1997 he organized the first organic certification workshop for mushroom production in China. I learnt so much in this episode, Jeff's enthusiasm is contagious and I'm excited about adding more mushrooms in my prescriptions as well as my own diet.   Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episode:   + Jeff talks about why he got into growing mushrooms in the first place and how he began developing his company Nammex + Jeff defines what a mushroom is + What the difference between mushroom and mycelium is + The three different parts of the mushroom used in supplementation and what is the most beneficial +  How to know you're purchasing a quality mushroom supplement + What the main active ingredients of medicinal mushrooms are + How to tell if you have a quality product + The functions of beta-glucans + The nutritional benefits of mushrooms  + Advice for people wanting to grow mushrooms themselves + How you can incorporate them into your day to day life + AND SO MUCH MORE!!! 

Hello and welcome to today's show everyone! Today I have Bec Talia who is a qualified naturopath and has over 16 years’ experience in the natural health industry and host of 'Naturomama Podcast' Talking good food, good nutrition and good health aimed at helping your family to thrive. Over the years Bec has worked in the health food industry, has been engaged provide training to practitioners and pharmacy assistants Australia wide. Currently, in clinical practice in Melbourne, Bec has a special interest in helping those with food intolerances, assisting in identifying any food triggers and supporting people through restricted diets. In particular today we are going to focus on food intolerances in children! Which seems to be a problem becoming more and more prevalent which is why I'm excited to chat to Bec today on the show.     Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episode:   + Bec talks about her experience in training staff in the pharmacy world on vitamins + How Bec's interest in food intolerance began with her own experiences The struggle with being in an Italian family and avoiding gluten + What got Bec into studying Naturopathy and why she loves talking and treating food intolerances in kids + The definition of food intolerance and how it differs from food allergies + How the signs & symptoms children may experience when they have food intolerances differ from how they show up in adults + The most common food intolerances Bec sees in clinic How to figure out if your child has food intolerances + The most common myths surrounding food intolerances Supporting families with children and food intolerances when they go out to parties + Bec talks about whether children truly "grow out" of their food intolerances + What nutrient deficiencies can show up for children who have food intolerances Nutrients that support healthy gut function + What affects food intolerances can have long term on the body + Advice for parents in helping them avoid foods that could be affecting their children + Some tests that Bec suggests that children can get done for food intolerances + What some of the causes of food tolerances are + What to do when children accidentally come across a food that they're not supposed to have + Becs favourite go-to low allergy type foods she does for her own family + Bec's advice on helping parents with children who don't want to give up certain food + AND SO MUCH MORE!!! 

Hello everyone and welcome! Today I have Kirstin Simpson on the show. Kirstin first entered the health industry as a Myotherapist in 2012. Wanting to learn more about the impact of foot function had on the rest of the body, she went on to study Podiatry at La Trobe University and GCU in Scotland. During her career, Kirstin has worked at the World Cycling Championships, Australian Institute of Sport and AFL Draft Combine.  Kirstin is trained in Lower Limb & Exercise Part 1 Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation or DNS. Her true passion, however, lies with educating patients about the root cause of their pain or injury. She teaches patients how to regain motor control and turn your body into a calm, energy-efficient machine.  As a novice Triathlete and outdoor adventurer, Kirstin is passionate to the core about health, movement and understanding the body.  Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episode: + Kirstin shares about her story and what lead her into the health industry in the first place + Kirstin talks about her experience in working at events such as the world cycling championship as well as the AFL draft + Kirstin talks about the impact of foot function and how it affects the rest of the body + Kirstin explains what DNS or Dynamic Neuromuscular stabilisation is and why she thinks it's so important + The principals of DNS + How DNS helps the body to treat pain and injury + The Scientific Basis for DNS Therapy + Kirstin shares the kind of shoes she recommends for best support + How DNS is different from Chiropractic and other physical therapy methods + How DNS can improve your physical performance + Early warning signs of joint inflammation + How DNS can impact your ability to weightlift and exercise + How DNS can impact your day to day activities and movements + How does DNS reduce anxiety and panic attacks + The most common issues Kirstin sees in clinic + What Kirstin wishes patients knew before coming to see you about their body and pain + The most common faux pas Kirstin sees patients make + Some simple exercises you can do at home  + AND SO MUCH MORE!!

This is part 2 of my interview with Amina Eastham-hillier who has over 15 years of Naturopathic practice. Amina has successfully treated chronic illnesses and complex cases such as Lyme Disease. PART 2 + Amina shares her treatment protocol for Acute to Chronic Lyme Disease + Some of Amina's favourite herbs when treating Lyme Disease + Amina explains what Biofilms are and why they are important to consider when treating Lyme Disease + What you should do if you've been bitten by a tick + Ways to prevent yourself from getting Lyme Disease + Amina shares her journey with her health and why it's a priority + Why it's important to look at health as a puzzle (lots of different pieces coming together) and how this is helpful when treating chronic illnesses like Lyme Disease + AND SO MUCH MORE !!!   RESOURCES + Amina's book 'Lyme Natural' + Pubmed - where Amina loves to look up recent studies + Specialising labs for lyme disease or coinfections testing: Australian biologics Igenex in America  ArminLabs in Germany CONNECT WITH AMINA + Amina's websites are: www.amina.com.au www.lymenatural.com www.noosaholistichealth.com + Instagram: @amina_eastham_hillier  + Facebook: Amina Eastham-Hillier N.D Naturopath REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Today I have Amina Eastham-hillier who has over 15 years of Naturopathic practice as well as 25 years of Nutritional practice. She owns a successful multi-modality clinic in Noosa comprising of 18 practitioners. Amina has successfully treated chronic illnesses and complex cases such as Lyme Disease. She is a Keynote speaker presenting to medical doctors and naturopaths at International conferences, medical documentaries, TV interviews, radio, seminars, webinars, podcasts & workshops. She is the author of the book 'Lyme Natural' encompassing Naturopathic treatment for Lyme Disease, co-infections, mould illness and stealth infections. Amina won the award for ‘Australian Practitioner of the year’ in 2017 and is currently finalizing her second book (Chronic stealth infections – Filling in the missing pieces). I was lucky enough to see Amina speak at a Mediherb seminar on Lyme Disease in 2016, I loved the presentation and how Amina was able to bring humour and facts together to keep the audience engaged! Which is why I'm super excited to finally have her on the show today!  PART 1 + Amina shares her journey into becoming a Naturopath + What drew Amina to specializing in Lyme Disease and writing a book on it + I'd also love to hear about how you began to specialize in Lyme Disease and also why you became a Naturopath  + What Lyme Disease is   + Whether Lyme Disease  is contagious + The first signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease + What Lyme Disease does to the body + How symptoms manifest and change over time + What is the most accurate testing for Lyme Disease + How Amina goes about diagnosing Lyme disease in a patient + AND SO MUCH MORE!! RESOURCES + Amina's book 'Lyme Natural' + Pubmed - where Amina loves to look up recent studies + Specialising labs for lyme disease or coinfections testing: Australian biologics Igenex in America  ArminLabs in Germany CONNECT WITH AMINA + Amina's websites are: www.amina.com.au www.lymenatural.com www.noosaholistichealth.com + Instagram: @amina_eastham_hillier  + Facebook: Amina Eastham-Hillier N.D Naturopath REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome to today's episode of Ask Ash! Today's question comes from a poll I did on the 'It can't be that friggin hard' community facebook page 3 things you'll discover in this week's episodes are:  + Why we crave sugar even though it's bad for us + How to identify things that contain sugar + Foods and nutrients that help with those pesky sugar cravings + AND SO MUCH MORE!! WAYS I CAN WORK WITH YOU: + 1-on-1 consults go HERE to find out more + Skype for those who can’t make it to the clinic email me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com for more information. Other things you can contact me about: + Private Workshops & Seminars: Some things I love talking about are: The importance of mindfulness in your health journey Why food as medicine is essential  The gut-brain connection: why we need to consider gut health when looking at mental health conditions Acne to clear skin (My personal journey) + Podcast interviews: Be a guest on my show: If you’ve listened to my podcast (go HERE if you haven’t) you would know that I have a wide variety of topics and passionate people I have sharing their insight and knowledge. Things that I look for are passionate people that are wanting to make a (or already are) positive difference in their community. People who are walking the talk and live and breath their own message, and finally people who have a story or an illness that they’ve overcome in a natural and holistic way. Then I’d love to hear from you! Invite me on your show: I love connecting with like-minded individuals and if you have your own podcast and want someone to come on who is passionate about searching for natural solutions to health problems then I’m your gal! I Have a huge focus on mindfulness and food is medicine, I also love nutritional and herbal medicine! So please reach out if that’s something you think your listeners would love to hear about.  + Collaboration ideas   CONNECT WITH ME + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighmythen/ + The 'It Can't Be That Friggin Hard'  Facebook Community + Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-mythen + Email me at ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com  

Hello everyone! Today I have the lovely Stephanie Robertson on the show. Steph is a holistic skincare specialist whose passion has led her to be continuously studying the mind-gut-skin connections, with training from nutrition, reiki masters & organic skincare founders. After years of treating skin, she has found the best approach to optimal skin health is looking at your body as One Being.  Natural has always resonated with Steph. She figured this out after just a couple of years in the beauty world. She fell in love with the skin. This idea of connecting, relaxing your nervous system & helping you feel the best version of yourself, all through the skin to skin touch; it’s like magic.  Our skin is our body’s way to communicate from internal to external, Steph believes it’s simply a reflection of what’s happening internally.   I couldn't agree more with this point of view as my journey with cystic acne in my 20s led me to study Naturopathy and healing myself through food is medicine and looking at internal causes, which is why I'm so excited to have Steph on today's show.  + Steph talks more about her journey in what led her to become a holistic skin specialist   + Why the beauty industry didn't "fit" with Steph and what she wanted to do + Steph talks about her journey to minimal Makeup or makeup-free   + Steph shares how to make the Steph into wearing less makeup and embrace your unique beauty   + What does a 'holistic skin therapist' mean?   + Steph talks about Chinese Face Mapping, what it is and how she uses it in the clinic with her clients?   + What're the most problematic areas on the face that Steph sees.   + How Steph gets patients to start thinking of their skin as a more holistic issue then one issue   + Steph talks us about the function of the skin   + What does healthy skin looks like   + The top things to do to get healthy skin   + Why mindset is so important to getting healthy skin and how to get it   + What specific nutrients Steph believes are essential to healthy skin   + Steph shares her skincare routine   + Steph shares her thoughts on wearing sunscreen and tips on choosing the right one   + What chemicals and preservatives to look out for in your skin products   + How to Read Labels on skin products   + How to choose the right products for your skin? Steph advises how to and what to look at our for.   + Stephs rule of thumb for choosing the right cleanser for your skin type   + Why oils are so good for the skin   + How to balance your natural oil flow   + The difference between serums and oils   + Key lifestyle and dietary "No-Nos" for healthy skin   + The relationship between what you eat and your skin   + Steph talks about the oral contraceptive pill and the myths surrounding skin   + What are some popular myths about how to get healthy skin   + What roadblocks she sees people have on the way to healthy skin and how to overcome them   + Steph talks about her perspective on dermatitis and eczema conditions   + Stephs biggest lesson with her health and skin journey + AND SO MUCH MORE!!

 PART 3 + What interests Emily in particular about the psychology behind people who go above and beyond the standards of rightness + Emily talks more on her studies and the morally exceptional individuals and why she chose to study it + What Emily classify as going "above and beyond" + What similar characteristics Emily has noticed through her studies of those who engage in Effective Altruism + Why Em believes Effective Altruism is important + How Emily defines what is effective and what isn't + What roadblocks that have come up for Em in having a more Altruistic life + Why Emily believes people should engage in effective altruism? + What some unexpected things that Emily has learned so far while doing her honours  + What has taken the longest to Learn for Em regarding her own health + Emily shares 3 things she does every day that she believes are essential to living a healthy (and most effective altruistic) life + AND SO MUCH MORE !!! RESOURCES + Famine, Affluence and Morality book by Peter Singer   + Givewell - dedicated to figuring out what are the best charities + Want to Learn more go to Effectivealtruisim.org  + With the life you can save organisation website + An Impact calculator which tells you exactly what you can do for a given donation eg. Cure X people for blindness Calculator online for your income + Where in the world your percentage of income comes (what Em suggests doing to reflect on how much money ) + The Good Place - the show I referenced   CONNECT WITH EMILY Emily would be more than happy for people to contact her about the research and anything regarding effective altruism at this email address... + Email: grundye@student.unimelb.edu.au   + Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/emily-grundy REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Some of the things you'll discover in this week's three-part episode are: PART 2 + How we can analyse and decide what is "doing good" or effective altruism without being overwhelmed by every decision that your making and what impact it's having on the entire community + How Em deals with this huge influx of information + Em shares her core underlying values that motivate the majority of her actions and why it's important to know your own values + Why looking after your health should be considered Effective altruism + Em talks about whether paying for a gym membership is being an Effective Altruist + Em talks about how to balance going out having fun and being an effective altruist + How to look at how you can make the most difference in this world  + What organisations to trust to donate our time and money too + Emily explains the "making money" side of non-profit organisations + AND SO MUCH MORE !!! RESOURCES + Famine, Affluence and Morality book by Peter Singer   + Givewell - dedicated to figuring out what are the best charities + Want to Learn more go to Effectivealtruisim.org  + With the life you can save the organisation website + An Impact calculator which tells you exactly what you can do for a given donation eg. Cure X people for blindness Calculator online for your income + Where in the world your percentage of income comes (what Em suggests doing to reflect on how much money ) + The Good Place - the show I referenced   CONNECT WITH EMILY Emily would be more than happy for people to contact her about the research and anything regarding effective altruism at this email address... + Email: grundye@student.unimelb.edu.au   + Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/emily-grundy REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello Everyone and welcome! Today I have Emily Grundy on the show today for this special 3-part series on Effective Altruism. After completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science at Deakin University, Emily is now undertaking Honours in Psychology at Melbourne University. Her research involves looking at morally exceptional individuals – those who go above and beyond the standards of “rightness” and who is standing at the forefront of moral progress. In particular, she is investigating the personality characteristics of individuals who engage in Effective Altruism – a philosophy and social movement which emphasises utilising evidence and reason when determining how to do the best that one can. Outside of her research, Emily is also involved in The Life You Can Save Melbourne chapter, a non-profit organisation encouraging people to give a proportion of their income to highly effective charities fighting extreme poverty.  I actually met Emily at a Halloween party of all things, where we got into a discussion about her studies. I was so impressed by her passion and knowledge on the subject that I knew I had to get her on the show... Because I believe that supporting not just yourself but other communities to thrive are an essential part of living a healthy, happy life... Enjoy x   Some of the things you'll discover in this week's three-part episode are: PART 1 + Emily shares her story and what got her into studying Effective Altruism in the first place + Emily explains what Effective Altruism is + How to know what charity to donate too + How to begin learning more about Effective Altruism + How to do small acts of good that make a big difference + What Em believes is the most pressing causes at the moment that she is donating her money and time too + Why Em believes food choices make a huge impact on the wider world + AND SO MUCH MORE!! RESOURCES + Famine, Affluence and Morality book by Peter Singer   + Givewell - dedicated to figuring out what are the best charities + Want to Learn more go to Effectivealtruisim.org  + With the life you can save the organisation website + An Impact calculator which tells you exactly what you can do for a given donation eg. Cure X people for blindness Calculator online for your income + Where in the world your percentage of income comes (what Em suggests doing to reflect on how much money ) + The Good Place - the show I referenced   CONNECT WITH EMILY Emily would be more than happy for people to contact her about the research and anything regarding effective altruism at this email address... + Email: grundye@student.unimelb.edu.au    + Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/emily-grundy REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Some of the things you'll discover in this week's two-part episode are: PART 2 + Whether the withdrawal method  actually work and how to use the withdrawal method correctly and safely + Some of the most common myths surrounding the menstrual cycle + Lisa talks about whether men should be 100% responsible for preventing pregnancy + Lisa gives us a brief history on the background of the birth control pill + Common side effects of the birth control pill + Why regular ovulation is important for optimal health (even when you’re not actively trying to conceive) + How early women should come off hormonal birth control when they’re planning to have a baby + Why it’s important for women to plan ahead for pregnancy + How hormonal contraceptives can actually change your biology and the kinds of people that we are attracted too  + Some of the nutritional and lifestyle recommendations Lisa has for a healthy menstrual cycle + AND SO MUCH MORE !!! RESOURCES + First chapter for FREE of the Vital Sign book written by Lisa. To buy full version of the book go HERE. + Lisa's podcast "Fertility Friday" + Book "Cunt" mentioned in the podcast + The Justisse method /userguide a great resource + Taking charge of your fertility (same book as above??)lisa says it's the "gate way drug to fertility" - tony weischler + PDF of a menstrual chart  + Design mum article mentioned in podcast "My twitter thread on abortion" Also Lisa's episode podcast on the same subject is HERE + "The Stripper Study": Ovulatory cycle effects on tip earnings by lap dancers   CONNECT WITH LISA + Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays + Instagram: @FertilityFriday + Twitter: @FertileFriday + Pinterest: FertilityFriday   REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome to today's show! Today I have Lisa Hendrickson-Jack with me on the show. Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teachers women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception and monitoring overall health. In her new book "The Fifth Vital Sign" Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization. She hosts the Fertility Friday Podcast, a weekly radio show devoted to helping women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between menstrual cycle health fertility and overall health.

This week I'm ecstatic to introduce to you my interview with Elise Carr, I invited Elise on the show after attending her "living a tantric life" workshop at the Superbloom festival in April. She had such a beautiful presence and passion for her work that I knew I had to get her on the show to talk more about this fascinating subject. Elise combines The Ancient Wisdom of Raja yoga, Tantra & the Esoteric to light your way - be that in 1:1 session globally, workshops, talks & events. The blending of what she offers you is "Like Psychology for the Soul" in a modern world - honouring your physical, emotional, mental & spiritual layers. Featured on various national and international platforms including SBS World News, MindBodyGreen, MamaMia, The Sunday Times & Daily Mail UK, Elise is a disciplined student of Raja yoga & The Ancient Esoteric Wisdom. She is also a certified; Tantra practitioner, Reiki Master and Integrative Coach as well as a Writer, Speaker &, the Host of 'Sacred Guidance with StellaMuse' podcast.   PART 2: + Why tantra is more than just a sex thing + How to live a more conscious and tantric life + What the benefits of tantra are + What Changes Elise noticed with herself through having a tantric practice and life + Elise shares some of the principals and ancient wisdom that had an impact on her own life + Why a Tantric relationship different and how Tantra can improve relationships with your significant other + How one would live a tantric life + Elise walks us through a typical day in her life + Looking back, what advice Elise would give to herself + Elise lesson that took her the longest to learn + AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

Hello and welcome everyone! Today I have the lovely Elise Carr on the show. Elise combines The Ancient Wisdom of Raja yoga, Tantra & the Esoteric to light your way - be that in 1:1 session globally, workshops, talks & events. The blending of what she offers you is "Like Psychology for the Soul" in a modern world - honouring your physical, emotional, mental & spiritual layers. Featured on various national and international platforms including SBS World News, MindBodyGreen, MamaMia, The Sunday Times & Daily Mail UK, Elise is a disciplined student of Raja yoga & The Ancient Esoteric Wisdom. She is also a certified; Tantra practitioner, Reiki Master and Integrative Coach as well as a Writer, Speaker &, the Host of 'Sacred Guidance with StellaMuse' podcast   I invited Elise on the show after attending her "living a tantric life" workshop at the Superbloom festival in April. She had such a beautiful presence and passion for her work that I knew I had to get her on the show to talk more.   SOME OF THE THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:   + What lead Elise down this particular path of teaching and studying Tantra + Elise talks about the difference between esoteric and exoteric + Tantric philosophy Elise shares one to understand and bring in to our lives + Elise gives examples of how to bring more consciousness into daily life + Elise talks about her practice of Raja Yoga + The Lessons that Elise had learnt through her modelling career + Talks about how she uses "Psychology for the soul"  + AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

This is part 2 of a podcast interview I have with Tegan Wallis all about her speciality and passion Ayurvedic Medicine.    IN THIS PART OF THE EPISODE SOME OF THE THINGS YOU'LL LEARN: PART 2 + Tegan talks about her detox experience in India that got her so passionate about Ayurvedic and had 'changed her life' + The importance of doing a yearly cleanse for a total health transformation + Kitchari "the cure-all Elixir" and reboot cleanse + What is Tongue scrapping and oil pulling and why it's important to start including it into your daily routine + How Tegan incorporates healthy choices into a busy western lifestyle + What a morning in the life of Tegan looks like + How self-massage is one of the most beautiful things you can do for your body + Why Tegan believes combining ancient wisdom with modern science is important + Tegan shares some research that backs up some of this ancient wisdom + Tegan recommends some books and resources if you want to learn more about Ayurveda + Three things Tegan does every day that is essential for living a healthy life + What is the most ideal time to go to bed from an Ayurvedic perspective + AND SO MUCH MORE!!!   RESOURCES + Panchakarma detox in Bali + Ayushakti in Mumbai where Tegan did the 'life-changing detox.' + A Dosha quiz (Which Dosha are you?!?) + Kitchari cleanse (Cure all Elixir) recipe "Sattvic recipe" is a basic one HERE is a vegan option + Where to get a copper or stainless steel tongue scrapping + Tongue scrapping tutorial  + Anything by David Frawley (wonderful books on Ayurvedic) Book Tegan loves "Ayurvedic Healing"   CONNECT WITH TEGAN + Facebook: www.facebook.com/Veda-Wellness + Instagram: @svadhyaya_rituals and @veda_wellness   + Websites: - www.vedawellness.com.au                       - www.sukhavatibali.com                       - www.griffithconsulting.com   REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com  

Hello and welcome to today's show! Today I have the lovely Tegan Wallis who is a qualified holistic health practitioner (BHsc Nat, Dip Ayu, RYT) and Public Health Educator. She specialises in Ayurvedic Medicine, Naturopathy, Holistic Nutrition, Herbal Medicine and Yoga. Tegan's work combines ancient consciousness-based medicine with the fruits of modern medical research, offering her clients practical advice for achieving health, happiness and vibrancy. She also travels to Australia and internationally, bringing health and wellness to individuals and organisations with her Public Health Seminars and Workshops. Tegan runs Veda Wellness, a Meditation and Health Centre in Melbourne. She also works for Sukhavati Ayurvedic Retreat and Spa in Bali and Griffith Consulting. I was lucky enough to see one of Tegans workshops at the Superbloom festival in April. I loved Tegan's enthusiasm and I also loved hearing more about the Ayurvedic perspective on health which is why I'm so excited to have Tegan here to share her expertise on the subject.   Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: PART 1 + A bit about Tegan's story and what brought her to be a holistic health practitioner + What Ayurvedic medicine is + How yoga is connected to Ayurvedic medicine + The wisdom and philosophies that Tegan fell in love with that are important for modern life + Tegan talks about what the doshas are and why it's important to know what your primary 'dosha' is + The stereotypical traits of each of the Doshas and how to figure out which one you are (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) + How digestion in Ayurvedic medicine is seen as a digestive "fire" and how that affects treatment within Ayurvedic medicine + AND SO MUCH MORE!!   RESOURCES + Panchakarma detox in Bali + Ayushakti in Mumbai where Tegan did the 'life-changing detox.' + A Dosha quiz (Which Dosha are you?!?) + Kitchari cleanse (Cure all Elixir) recipe "Sattvic recipe" is a basic one HERE is a vegan option + Where to get a copper or stainless steel tongue scrapping + Tongue scrapping tutorial  + Anything by David Frawley (wonderful books on Ayurvedic) Book Tegan loves "Ayurvedic Healing"   CONNECT WITH TEGAN + Facebook: www.facebook.com/Veda-Wellness + Instagram: @svadhyaya_rituals and @veda_wellness   + Websites: - www.vedawellness.com.au                       - www.sukhavatibali.com                       - www.griffithconsulting.com   REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Today I have Jad Patrick on the show! Jad gained his Bachelor of Health Science Degree in Naturopathy from the Southern School of Natural Therapies in 2005 and completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling at the Australian College of Applied Psychology in 2013. Jad utilises his counselling skills to empower people to look after their own health. This compliments his naturopathic approach, guiding people on their journey to a more healthy, happy and meaningful life. From an early age, Jad has been passionate about nutrition and health. He believes a whole foods-based diet, combined with exercise, stress management and healthy relationships is the key to preventing many of today’s chronic health issues.   I really love this outlook and mix of modalities which is why I’m excited about having Jad on the show. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: PART 2 + Jad answers a whether having self-compassion will make you an emotional mess and how he suggests moving through tough emotions + What some of the most common myths Jad sees surrounding mindful self-compassion and meditation + What some of the major roadblocks that Jad sees people come against and how he suggests to overcome it + Jad shares some of his favourite resources or books he recommends for people interested in getting started in meditation and mindfulness + How diet can affect our ability to be mindful and be able to meditate + Nutrients that are important for brain function that helps us meditate + How can Mindful self-compassion practise benefits both patients and practitioners + AND SO MUCH MORE!!!   RESOURCES + Courses on mindfulness with Merge health + Kabat-Zinn books  + The mindful path to self-compassion book by Christopher K. Germer (A great introduction to self-compassion)  + Kristin Neff Youtube videos on self-compassion  + Paul Gilbert 'The Compassionate Mind' book  CONNECT WITH JAD + Facebook: www.facebook.com/jadpatricknaturaltherapies/ + Instagram: www.instagram.com/jadpatricknaturopathy + Website:  www.mergehealth.com.au  REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Today I have Jad Patrick on the show! Jad gained his Bachelor of Health Science Degree in Naturopathy from the Southern School of Natural Therapies in 2005 and completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling at the Australian College of Applied Psychology in 2013. Jad utilises his counselling skills to empower people to look after their own health. This compliments his naturopathic approach, guiding people on their journey to a more healthy, happy and meaningful life. From an early age, Jad has been passionate about nutrition and health. He believes a whole foods-based diet, combined with exercise, stress management and healthy relationships is the key to preventing many of today’s chronic health issues.   I really love this outlook and mix of modalities which is why I’m excited about having Jad on the show. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: PART 1 + What sparked Jad's passion in health and a bit about his story and what lead him to study Naturopathy  + How Jad's own journey with anxiety and mental health lead him to study to be a councillor + How Jad think this compliments the Naturopathic approach + What mindfulness is and how it is different from Meditation +Tools to help people be more mindful throughout the day + Jad walks us through the 'soles of the feet' meditation + Why having a Mindfulness practice is important + How you can cultivate mindfulness and meditation into your life if you’ve never done it before + Jad explains what self-compassion is and what mindful self-compassion + How to incorporate Mindful Self-compassion into your day to day life + AND SO MUCH MORE!!   CONNECT WITH JAD + Facebook: www.facebook.com/jadpatricknaturaltherapies/ + Instagram: www.instagram.com/jadpatricknaturopathy + Website:  www.mergehealth.com.au  REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome!! Today I have Kate McCandless on the show. Kate is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, G.A.P.S., ACNEM, SIBO, M.A.P.S & MINDD practitioner, and has been in the healthcare industry for 12 years, with a particular interest in Autoimmunity, Fatigue, Digestive, Lyme & Mould and Skin conditions. Kates passion stemmed from many years of personal ‘unknown’ illnesses and chronic fatigue, from which she was finally diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions including coeliac disease, endometriosis, and psoriatic arthritis.  As a result, she is committed to helping people discover a simple diet, with the support of herbs and nutrients, that nourishes and supports healing to regain the energy and passion for life they are missing. In addition to offering treatment for general health issues, Kate offers an integrative medicine service in order to assist patients to reduce the side effects of conventional medicines and, alongside their GP, also help patients safely withdraw from medications that are no longer required. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: PART 2 + What to do when you have gut issues and what tests you can have done  + How long it took for Kate to go from living with pain to pain-free + What the most important lesson Kate has learned in life in regards to her health + What you can do today to start your healing processes + What Kate regrets most  + How saying no helped Kate find more balance and de-stress her life + What red flags Kate notices when she has to slow down - indicators that she is pushing herself too hard  + What some of the most common causes and factors in Autoimmunity + Gut health and the importance of having a healthy microbiome in relationship to Autoimmunity + The roadblocks and challenges that Kate came up against in her own journey with health and how she overcame them + AND SO MUCH MORE!!! RESOURCES + Sue Shepherd Gluten-Free Cooking  + More info on the GAPS diet by Natasha Cambell Mcbride + Steph Gadsen Chronic Fatigue Podcast episode   CONNECT WITH KATE + Facebook: www.facebook.com/MergeHealth/ + Instagram: www.instagram.com/katemccandless_nd/ + Website:  www.mergehealth.com.au  REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome!! Today I have Kate McCandless on the show. Kate is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, G.A.P.S., ACNEM, SIBO, M.A.P.S & MINDD practitioner, and has been in the healthcare industry for 12 years, with a particular interest in Autoimmunity, Fatigue, Digestive, Lyme & Mould and Skin conditions. Kates passion stemmed from many years of personal ‘unknown’ illnesses and chronic fatigue, from which she was finally diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions including coeliac disease, endometriosis, and psoriatic arthritis.  As a result, she is committed to helping people discover a simple diet, with the support of herbs and nutrients, that nourishes and supports healing to regain the energy and passion for life they are missing. In addition to offering treatment for general health issues, Kate offers an integrative medicine service in order to assist patients to reduce the side effects of conventional medicines and, alongside their GP, also help patients safely withdraw from medications that are no longer required.   Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: PART 1 + A bit about Kates story from 'unknown' illnesses to being diagnosed with 3 autoimmune diseases + How illness has changed kate and what she had learned from it + How Kate is managing this today + What lead Kate to study Natural Medicine + The different types of Autoimmune diseases + How Kate healed herself by using Natural medicine + What Autoimmune disease is and how it affects the body + What some of the signs and symptoms of Autoimmune Disease are + What specific nutrients and herbs that are important for supporting people with this and why + AND SO MUCH MORE!!   RESOURCES + Sue Shepherd Gluten-Free Cooking  + More info on the GAPS diet by Natasha Cambell Mcbride + Steph Gadsen Chronic Fatigue Podcast episode   CONNECT WITH KATE + Facebook: www.facebook.com/MergeHealth/ + Instagram: www.instagram.com/katemccandless_nd/ + Website:  www.mergehealth.com.au  REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome! Today I have Adrian Harper who is a Naturopath and Yoga Therapy Practitioner in clinical practice for the past ten years, working within integrative medicine for the majority of this time. He has a particular interest in Functional Digestive Conditions and Microbiome Health along with complex chronic health conditions including Mould Biotoxin Illness, Tick-Borne and Stealth Infections, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.   Adrian personally became involved in naturopathic medicine due to his own health journey with chronic kidney disease. This demonstrated to him the power of natural medicine. This experience has resulted in a special interest in chronic kidney disease, including renal failure. He utilises a range of modalities including nutrition, herbal medicine, food as medicine, lifestyle medicine and yoga therapy.   Adrian has completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) from Southern School of Natural Therapies and a Master of Public Health (Global Health) from the University of Melbourne. He has lectured in Naturopathy and Nutrition at Southern School of Natural Therapies and completed a number of Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapy training in Australia and India.     Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: + What a Yoga therapy Practitioner is and how that is different from a yoga teacher + Adrian shares how his diagnosis of a rare kidney disease lead him to study Natural Medicine + What changes Adrian made that made the most significant impact on his health + What Mould Biotoxin illness is + What some of the signs and symptoms + How is Mould Biotoxin illness is caused + How  Mould Biotoxin Illness affects your health + How to identify if you have a mould issue + How Mould Biotoxin Illness is diagnosed + How you can use natural therapies to help heal from it + The kinds of moulds you should watch out for in your home, body and foods + How you  can prevent mould Biotoxin illness + 3 things Adrian does every day to stay at optimum health + AND SO MUCH MORE!!   RESOURCES + Dr Ritchie Schoemaker website  + Building biologists CONNECT WITH ADRIAN +  Website:  www.adrianharper.com.au + Facebook:  facebook.com/Naturopath.Melbourne/ + Instagram:  instagram.com/adrian_harper_naturopath/ + Twitter:  twitter.com/naturopathmelb REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what you're struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome to today's show! Today I have Mariel Jess Milan, a Naturopath and GAPS practitioner with a passion for understanding the how and why of illness and educating patients about what normal really feels like. Mariel Jess has spent years feeling unwell, fatigued and emotional simply because she didn't know any better. It wasn't until her second year of uni learning about anxiety + depression when she had her "aha" moment and realised that everything she had experienced so far actually had a solution. This has since been the fuel for her passion in helping others learn to listen to their body and get them back to a true "normal" state.  Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: PART 2 + What diet is best for Anxiety Sufferers  + Lifestyle changes that improve Anxiety + Mariel Jess longest lesson took her to learn in regarding anxiety + How long to stay on Nutrients and supplements to manage the symptoms of Anxiety + What possible underlying medical conditions that could be causing Anxiety + Mariel Jess talks about Medications and Anxiety + Jess shares some of her favourite anti-anxiety herbs she loves to include + More on the Gut/Brain relationship and how gut health can affect anxiety + Some misunderstood things regarding Anxiety + 3 things Mariel Jess does every day that she believes is essential to living a healthy life + AND SO MUCH MORE!!! RESOURCES + GAPS practitioners near you + Merge health where  Mariel Jess works + Hormonal balance podcast episode link  CONNECT WITH MARIEL JESS + Facebook:  facebook.com/marieljessnaturopathy  + Instagram: @marieljessnaturopathy + Twitter:  https://twitter.com/JessNaturopathy  + Website:  www.mergehealth.com.au  and  http://liebewellness.com.au/  REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome to today's show! Today I have Mariel Jess Milan, a Naturopath and GAPS practitioner with a passion for understanding the how and why of illness and educating patients about what normal really feels like. Mariel Jess has spent years feeling unwell, fatigued and emotional simply because she didn't know any better. It wasn't until her second year of uni learning about anxiety + depression when she had her "aha" moment and realised that everything she had experienced so far actually had a solution. This has since been the fuel for her passion in helping others learn to listen to their body and get them back to a true "normal" state.  Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: PART 1 + Mariel Jess shares more about her story and what lead her to study Naturopathy and becoming a GAPS practitioner + Mariel Jess talks about her "aha" moment in her second year of uni  + What a GAPS practitioner is + How Jess healed herself naturally + Some of the root causes of Anxiety + what is Anxiety and how it is diagnosed + Mariel Jess talks about how she teaches her patients what "normal" feels like + What the Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety + What Anxiety feels like as someone who has been through it + What Mariel Jess does when she recognises anxiety creeping up again + What Anxiety does to the body  + How Mariel Jess teaches others to learn to listen to their body and get them back to a true normal state + The importance of gut health and how to rebalance the gut + Important nutrients for anxiety + AND SO MUCH MORE!!   PART 2 + What diet is best for Anxiety Sufferers  + Lifestyle changes that improve Anxiety + Mariel Jess longest lesson took her to learn in regarding anxiety + How long to stay on Nutrients and supplements to manage the symptoms of Anxiety + What possible underlying medical conditions that could be causing Anxiety + Mariel Jess talks about Medications and Anxiety + Jess shares some of her favourite anti-anxiety herbs she loves to include + More on the Gut/Brain relationship and how gut health can affect anxiety + Some misunderstood things regarding Anxiety + 3 things Mariel Jess does every day that she believes is essential to living a healthy life + AND SO MUCH MORE!!!   REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome! Today I have the lovely Leone Wilson who has completed a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy and is currently completing her Honours Degree in Herbal Medicine at Endeavour College of Natural Health. Leone's interest in natural medicine came a little later in life, after the death of her son from SIDS and her personal experience of Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroiditis.  Leone believes that given the right environment, the body and mind have the ability to heal, with not only symptom improvement but a return to past vitality and zest for life. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: + Leone shares more about what lead her to study Naturopathy and her own personal experience with Hashimoto's Disease + What autoimmune disease is + Leone explains what Hashimoto's Disease is + What tests you can get done to find out if you have Thyroid conditions + The connection between adrenal issues and autoimmune disease + The connection with autoimmune and fertility issues + Leone's favourite herbals for autoimmune disease + Leone signature smoothie to get you going in on your day + How Hashimoto's disease affects the body + Some of the root causes of Hashimoto's Disease + Some of the health issues that can cause Hashimoto's Disease + The signs and symptoms of Hashimoto's Disease + Why gut health is so important + What lifestyle and diet changes should you make and why + How to stay "on the wagon" - or what practises to put in place to keep to these lifestyle and dietary changes + AND SO MUCH MORE!! RESOURCES + Leone's favourite meditation apps: Calm, Smiling Mind & Headspace + Leone's Recipes  CONNECT WITH LEONE + Facebook: www.facebook.com/LeoneDeborahWilsonNaturopath/ + Instagram: www.instagram.com/leone3609_harvesting_health/ + Website link: harvestinghealth.com.au/ REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what you're struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome to today's show! Today I have Erica Smith a qualified Naturopath and Herbalist, who, for the past 16 years has worked for Metagenics from New Zealand, Metagenics for people who don’t know is one of the biggest providers of practitioner herbal medicines in Australia. In her role in education, she is constantly seeking the latest discoveries in health care and what this means for clinicians and their patients. She is an experienced public speaker and thoroughly enjoys sharing the latest in health to develop natural health solutions for tomorrow. I first saw Erica at a seminar on women's health issues and I was so impressed by her energy and enthusiasm on stage I knew I had to have her on the show. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: + What drew Erica to studying Naturopathy in the first place + The signs and symptoms Erica can recognise now as red flags in her own journey hormonal imbalances +  What hormones are and why are they important + What causes hormonal imbalances +  Signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances + What Nutrients are important for hormones + How women's health concerns change as they age + How stress affects hormones + How gut health affect hormones + 3 things women can do to improve their health + What the most common hormonal issues you see in clinic and why do you think that is + How you can treat hormones naturally + Erica shares a successful case study  + AND SO MUCH MORE!!   REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what you're struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome to today's show where I have the lovely Steph Gadsden a Naturopath & mindfulness coach who is the co-founding director of Merge Health Wellness Hubs that “merge” mainstream medicine with evidence-based natural therapies.  At Merge Health she leads a team of 20 medical, allied and natural health practitioners who work together to inspire hope and health via collaborative care. Steph overcame her own 10-year challenge with chronic fatigue syndrome and now helps others to get answers and create life-changing health. Steph and her team have helped hundreds of people recover from chronic illness and believe that there are no boundaries to who can and can’t be well and live a full life. Steph also educates health practitioners on integrative solutions to chronic fatigue syndrome and has been published in clinical textbooks and academic journals... Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are:  + Steph shares what drew her to studying Naturopathy and being a mindfulness coach  + What exactly a mindfulness coach is + What Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (or CFS) is + Steph's 10 year battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome + The cause of Steph's CFS and how she began healing herself with Natural therapies  + The biggest misconceptions of CFS + Why Steph disagrees with the criteria of diagnosis of CFS + The red flags and things that Steph wish she had known at the beginning of her journey with CFS + What would have helped Steph at the beginning of her 10 year battle with CFS that would of shortened her time being ill + What some of the main causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are + Steph explains in laymen's terms what CFS does to the body + The importance of mindfulness and how it helps sufferers with CFS + How Chronic Fatigue Syndrome differs from just being tired?  + What Diet and lifestyle changes Steph made + Steph's favourite herbs in treating this condition + The relationship between CFS and gut health and what you can do about it + How CFS is diagnosed +  Who Steph sees it mainly affecting and why she thinks that is + AND SO MUCH MORE!! RESOURCES + Book on biotoxins by Nicole Bijlsma + Find a Building Biologist  + Steph recommends My Goodness Organic for easy healthy food delivery + Clinical Naturopathy; the integrative textbook we talk about that Steph has published information on CFS + Paper on naturopathy helping with mood for depression and anxiety (ask steph for the links) + Dr Oscar Moreno  the Chinese Medicine Doctor Steph refers to in her clinic    CONNECT WITH STEPH + Website: www.mergehealth.com.au/ + Facebook: www.facebook.com/MergeHealth/ + Instagram: @stephgadsden @mergehealth + Twitter: @stephgadsden @mergehealth + LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steph-gadsden/   REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what you're struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome to today's show! Today I have the extremely passionate naturopath Hayley Dawson who is all about helping those in rural and remote areas ensuring everyone can be the best version of themselves.  After dealing with a few of her own health issues, she found a real passion for herbal medicine and nutrition which lead her on the path to Naturopathy.  She is a registered member of CMA and completed an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy in Melbourne. She has a real passion for all things health and wellbeing and loves to share her knowledge with the community. ​Hayley's goal is to provide Naturopathic care to anyone, anywhere in Australia. She wants to focus on rural and regional areas who don’t currently have access to Naturopathic care. Hayley lives in Western Victoria on a Sheep and cropping property she sees there is a lack of support for farmers and farming families so in the coming months she will be launching a 4 week farmer health program outlining, healthy nutrition, mental health, gut-brain axis, digestive parasites, and liver toxicity due to chemical exposure.   Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: + Hayley shares what it's like living on a sheep and cropping property + How she balances life as a farmer and her business as a Naturopath +  Hayley talks about the health issues that had lead her down the path to Naturopathy + Hayley talks more about her goal of wanting to provide Naturopathic care to anyone anywhere in Australia + The main health issues with people who live in rural communities + A bit about how MTHFR gene and it is a game changer in your health + Liver toxicity due to chemical exposure and how she helps farmers avoid this + Parasites in tank water and what to do about it + Why use Naturopathy + Some resources and services she recommends + The importance of mental health and the relationship of the gut-brain axis + Hayley talks about "farmer Fatigue" and how to form a better work-life balance + How people can find support if they are in rural or remote areas + When people should seek help and how + Hayley shares some of her favourite go-to meals that a quick, easy to make and get her through the day +How to avoid gluten and still have bread and pasta + What Hayleys biggest lesson and take the longest to learn in her own health journey +Why being healthy is important to Hayley + Women's Health in rural communities + AND SO MUCH MORE!!   CONNECT WITH HAYLEY + Website: www.hayleydawsonnaturopathy.com + Blog: www.hayleydawsonnaturopathy.com/blog + Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hayley-Dawson-Naturopathy + Instagram: @theruralnaturopath    REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what you're struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Hello everyone and welcome!! I have my dear friend Nicole Brown back again on the podcast. I had the pleasure of interviewing her for episode 6 which was all about burn out and adrenal fatigue. On that episode, Nicole shared how she used natural medicine to heal herself after years of heavy training and dieting in competitive body sculpting where her health had taken a huge nose dive which lead her to have adrenal exhaustion, an underactive thyroid and many digestive issues. What we didn't talk about in that episode was that Nicole had also been battling an eating disorder since her early 30's after she had suffered a significant emotional trauma. Eating disorders I believe is a really important issue that definitely needs more airtime. Roughly 900, 000 people in Australia are estimated to have an eating disorder at any given time and 64% of them are female. Nicole was able to heal herself through Natural therapies and emotional work, which is why I am really grateful to have her on the today. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: + Nicole shares candidly her story and what lead her to have an eating disorder in her 30s + The definition of an eating disorder + The different types of eating disorders and how they differ + When Nicole knew she needed to get help + Why Nicole believes so many people suffer from eating disorders + Who is most at risk of developing eating disorders + The link between body image and eating disorders + How Nicole healed herself from having an eating disorder + The roadblocks that Nicole had come along the way + The warning signs and symptoms of eating disorders + What Nicole would have liked to have been told at that point in time in that part of her life that would have made a positive impact + Early red flags to keep an eye out for + The impact an eating disorder has on the body + The medical risks and complications of eating disorders + What Nicole recommends the first step for these people to take who are also suffering from eating disorders + How to keep on track and not fall back into unhealthy patterns + How Nicole cured her eating disorder + Whether it's possible as a concerning family or friend to say the wrong thing and make it worse + What someone should do if they think someone they know is suffering from an eating disorder + AND SO MUCH MORE!! RESOURCES + Episode 6 on burnout and adrenal fatigue with Nicole + The Stats on eating disorders + Rat park YouTube + Eating Disorder Communities Victoria + Foundation for eating disorders  + International Eating disorder treatments and resources  + Fat girl fed up Instagram   CONNECT WITH NICOLE + Website: Nicole is a manager at pachamamawholefoods.com.au/ + Instagram: www.instagram.com/naturalbalance_wellness/ REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what you're struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com  

Today I have Sita Huber who is a clinically qualified Functional Medicine Nutritionist. In 2016 Sita was selected as the Nutritionist for Australia's Next Top Model, creating the 'Beauty Fuel Diet' and helping the contestants thrive. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: + Sita talks candidly about the Modelling industry and shares more on her experience working with the models on Australia Top Model + Sita talks about the 'Beauty fuel diet'? + What does Beauty mean to Sita + How to cultivate beauty on a deeper, intracellular level + Sita explains the "nourish not punish" formula + Some of Sita's favourite 'fuels for beauty' + Specific nutrients to promote a beautiful body inside and out + Why do you believe that mental, physical and emotional health is important for overall wellbeing and How would you go about achieving that + How Sita loves to focus on healing to achieve beauty aesthetically + How to change the unhealthy habits to healthy ones + Sita's biggest lesson she has learned + AND SO MUCH MORE!!!  

Hello and welcome everyone! Today I have a two-part episode with the lovely Sita Huber who is a clinically qualified Functional Medicine Nutritionist and founder of Mind-Body IQ, an online functional nutrition practise that helps patients get to the root cause of their symptoms by addressing underlying biochemical, metabolic and hormonal imbalances, utilising genetic and advanced methods of clinical testing, and encouraging self-reflection alongside empowered lifestyle education. Sita works with patients to support their mental, physical and emotional health using supplements, diet and lifestyle. With over 10 years experience, Sita believes that health marketing is messing with our minds, and we need to reconnect to food as nourishing, pleasurable and foundational to all healing. In 2016 Sita was selected as the Nutritionist for Australia's Next Top Model, creating the 'Beauty Fuel Diet' and helping the contestants thrive with a  'nourish not punish' formula and a focus on inside-out health and longevity and Sita is currently the host of Eat in Love Tv - a breakthrough cooking show that nourishes healthy hormones. Sita works one to one, runs workshops, holds live cooking demos and online webinar events that educate about hormones, food and lifestyle, and the direct connection to mood, mental health and wellbeing.   Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: PART 1 + What drew Sita to the health industry in the first place and a bit more about her story + What a functional medicine nutritionist is + The science behind functional medicine and why this is important + Why nutrition important for the body + How Sita believes health marketing is messing with our minds and what we can do about it + Sita talks about her concerns about "health washing" + Sita's Recommendation to stay healthy in social situations + How to Create parameters in health + How food impacts our relationships and happiness + Sita shares how being healthy can affect your relationships + Sita's experience working for Australia next top model + AND SO MUCH MORE!   RESOURCES + Link to Sita's courses online  + Sita's video on the brain-gut-skin connection  + Sita's delicious recipes  + Vitamin C scrub recipe   CONNECT WITH SITA + Website: www.mindbodyiq.com.au and www.sitahuber.com + Instagram: @mindbodyiq and @sita.huber + Facebook: @mindbodyiqnutrition and @sitahubernutrition   REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com  

HELLO everyone and welcome to today's show! Today I have the lovely Sarah Anne Stewart who was thrown into the world of wellness as a teenager when her father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her family made a choice – to fight back with alternative medicine. Seven months later, her father was declared cancer-free, and a spark was lit in Sarah that propelled her to dedicate her life to spreading the healings her family had discovered. Today, as a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (AADP), Sarah runs a leading private coaching practice with a focus on permanent weight loss. Her heart-centered approach has supported hundreds to lose weight naturally, without ‘crash' dieting. Sarah is the founder of the Holistically Slim Movement, author of the e-course, “Meditate Slim,” an in-demand public speaker, and an advisor to international wellness brands. When not at home in Los Angeles, she can be found leading transformative wellness experiences around the globe. My first interaction with Sarah was on Instagram - when I was touched by her focus on self-love in health and her passion for empowering women in helping them discover body freedom. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: + Sarah talks about her dad being cancer free for 20 years + Some of the healings she had discovered with her family in her father's journey to recovery + What drew Sarah to focusing on weightloss and body image in her profession + Sarah talks candidly about her eating disorder and how it all began when she was discovered by a modelling agency + What keeps women from their healthy body goals + How important mediation is to changing mindset and negative thought processes + Sarahs favourite affirmations to help improve body love + Some tips on creating your own affirmations + Why mindset important is so important + Sarah's biggest challenge in overcoming body image + How Sarah changed her mindset to body shame to body love + Sarah talks about her "Meditate Slim" ecourse + What it means to discover body freedom and how you can do it today + What it means to have self-love + Why Sarah believes self-love is an important part of health + Sarah talks about her breast implants, why she finally had them removed and how it affected her relationship with her partner and herself + How to break free from body image negativity + What to do when you get into that space of insecurity + Why mindsets is the missing hack to self-esteem and health + AND SO MUCH MORE!! RESOURCES + THIS is the interview I talk about in the episode regarding my friend who shared her journey with being a body sculptor competitor and body image + Meditate Slim Ecourse   CONNECT WITH SARAH + Website: SarahAnneStewart.com  + Facebook: facebook.com/stewartsarahanne + Instagram: instagram.com/sarahannestewart + YouTube: youtube.com/sarahannestewart + Twitter: twitter.com/sarahannes REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com    

In this two-part series, I have Scott Brisbane on the show who has been practising in Melbourne as a Natural therapist since 1989. In that time he has successfully treated a wide range of conditions. His approach is innately holistic, preferring to encourage the body and mind to move naturally towards health and balance. Over the years Scott has honed his skills and techniques to get better outcomes in less time. He uses acupuncture and craniosacral therapy either as stand-alone treatments or in combination to help restore homeostasis to the body and mind. If needed, natural remedies in the form of flower essences and homeopathic medicines, are used judiciously according to the philosophy that 'less is best' to achieve maximum benefit from the least intervention I am excited to have Scott on today as he has not just an extensive knowledge and experience but a passion for using flower essences! Which is also something I love to prescribe and use in my practice. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: PART 2 + Scotts top 3 favourite Flower Essences and why + How Scott used Flower Essences in his own life + How to choose the right flower essence for you and what is the best way to take them + Whether you should continually take them or should you have breaks in between + What changes can you expect and how long do they take + What happens when you take to much of a remedy + The challenges to expect when taking flower essences + Flower Essences to support you in times of stress and anxiety even Christmas! + AND SO MUCH MORE!!   RESOURCES + Dr Masuru Emoto's Water Experiment + Bach Flowers HERE + Californian Essences HERE + Western Australia Essences HERE + Australian Bush Flower essences HERE + Ian White Books on Australian Bush Flower essences that Scott Recommended   Scotts top 3 favourite Bush flower essences: Five Corners: To help people with dislike of self and low self-esteem Fringed Violet and Grey Spider: Great generalised anxiety remedy mixed together (excellent remedy to take around Christmas!)   Other Australian Bush flower essences mentioned in the podcast: Bush Fuchsia: For communication and intuition Boab: To help clear inherited emotional energies that can stick around in families Dagger Hakea: Resentment towards people Mountain Devil: Generalised anger Red Helmet Orchid: Anger towards authority figures   CONNECT WITH SCOTT + Website: www.scottbrisbane.com.au/   REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

In this two-part series, I have Scott Brisbane on the show who has been practising in Melbourne as a Natural therapist since 1989. In that time he has successfully treated a wide range of conditions. His approach is innately holistic, preferring to encourage the body and mind to move naturally towards health and balance. Over the years Scott has honed his skills and techniques to get better outcomes in less time. He uses acupuncture and craniosacral therapy either as stand-alone treatments or in combination to help restore homeostasis to the body and mind. If needed, natural remedies in the form of flower essences and homeopathic medicines, are used judiciously according to the philosophy that 'less is best' to achieve maximum benefit from the least intervention I am excited to have Scott on today as he has not just an extensive knowledge and experience but a passion for using flower essences! Which is also something I love to prescribe and use in my practice.   Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are:   PART 1 + What drew Scott to natural therapies in the first place + Scott shares his violent upbringing and how he has used natural therapies to heal from it + What cranial sacral therapy is + Scott talks about his "less is best" philosophy? + An Explanation of what flower essences are and why he loves using them + Scotts first experience with flower essences + The difference between Flower Essences, Essential Oils and Homeopathy   + AND SO MUCH MORE!! RESOURCES + Dr Masuru Emoto's Water Experiment + Bach Flowers HERE + Californian Essences HERE + Western Australia Essences HERE + Australian Bush Flower essences HERE + Ian White Books on Australian Bush Flower essences that Scott Recommended   Scotts top 3 favourite Bush flower essences: Five Corners: To help people with dislike of self and low self-esteem Fringed Violet and Grey Spider: Great generalised anxiety remedy mixed together (excellent remedy to take around Christmas!)   Other Australian Bush flower essences mentioned in the podcast: Bush Fuchsia: For communication and intuition Boab: To help clear inherited emotional energies that can stick around in families Dagger Hakea: Resentment towards people Mountain Devil: Generalised anger Red Helmet Orchid: Anger towards authority figures   CONNECT WITH SCOTT + Website: www.scottbrisbane.com.au/ This episode has been sponsored by Naturopress - a cold press juicer that makes health and weight loss easy. To get $50 off your Naturopress purchase and free postage to anywhere in Australia go to https://naturopress.com.au/ type in the code: Get50off at the checkout. REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com  

This is Part 2 of an interview Naturopath Ashleigh Mythen had with Tahlia Mynott. In this part of the episode, Tahlia shares some of her own healing experiences as well as her journey with conception & pregnancy. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: PART 2 + What Tahlia would have done differently in her own pregnancy and why + Advice for women experiencing morning sickness + Tahlia shares about her home birth experience and how she prepared for giving birth + What Tahlia would have liked to know prior to giving birth and advice she gives to women to make them feel more prepared + Resources and books she recommends on pregnancy + How to support your body after childbirth + Nutritional advice to help support women in breastfeeding? + Advice for women who are unable to breastfeed + AND SO MUCH MORE!! RESOURCES + Tahlia does her Workshops through HERE + Menstrual charting apps: Clue and Kindara. + Adore your Cycle ebook by Claire Baker   Books Tahlia recommends in the podcast: + Active Birth - Janet Balaskas + Taking Charge of your fertility - Toni Weschler + Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering - Sarah Buckley + The First 40 days - Heng Ou + Ina May's Guide To Childbirth - Ina May Gaskin CONNECT WITH TAHLIA + Website: www.lunaholisticnutrition.com/ + Facebook: www.facebook.com/lunaholisticnutrition/ + Instagram: www.instagram.com/luna_holistic_nutrition/   REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com