Wellness Women Radio

This is an episode not to be missed! Have you been concerned about your cholesterol or heart health? Have you been told you have a genetic cholesterol issue? You need to tune in now! On this special episode of Women’s Wellness Radio, Dr Ashleigh & Dr Andrea interview the incredible Dr Ross Walker: a renowned… Continue reading WWR 267: Women, Cholesterol & Heart Health with Dr Ross Walker The post WWR 267: Women, Cholesterol & Heart Health with Dr Ross Walker appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Creatine is everywhere right now — especially in the women's health and fitness space. But is it worth the hype? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Andrea and Dr Ash take a deep dive into what creatine actually is, why it's more than just a muscle-building supplement, and who might benefit from it… Continue reading WWR 266: Creatine: Should You Be Taking It? The post WWR 266: Creatine: Should You Be Taking It? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Don’t miss this must-listen episode of Wellness Women Radio! Recent groundbreaking studies have sounded the alarm about certain hormonal contraceptives, including the Mirena and Kyleena IUDs, as well as the Depo Provera injection. We’re here to break it all down and reveal why this information is so crucial for your health. Curious about why the Mirena… Continue reading WWR 265: PSA: Contraception Safety! Not to be missed! The post WWR 265: PSA: Contraception Safety! Not to be missed! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Can you believe we've been recording this podcast for probably 10+ years (we refuse to count!!). It's been a wild ride and we want to reintroduce ourselves to our listeners – including our die hard fans and welcome our new tribe. What's in store for us in 2025? You'll have to tune in to find… Continue reading WWR 264: Welcome to 2025: Reintroducing Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh The post WWR 264: Welcome to 2025: Reintroducing Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this special episode of Wellness Women Radio, we're thrilled to welcome back one of our most beloved guests, the exceptional Dr Damian Kristof. This time, he joins Dr Andrea as an honorary co-host to delve deep into the fascinating world of longevity. Together, they explore the timeless principles of health and lifestyle that contribute… Continue reading WWR 263: Longevity and Anti-Aging with Dr Damian Kristof The post WWR 263: Longevity and Anti-Aging with Dr Damian Kristof appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Period pain affects countless women, yet the experience is unique to each individual. In this episode, Dr. Andrea Huddleston—known as “The Period Whisperer”—and Dr. Ashleigh Bond delve into the four distinct types of period pain Andrea has identified, each requiring its own approach for effective treatment and support. Period pain can stem from various causes,… Continue reading WWR 262: The 4 Types of Period Pain The post WWR 262: The 4 Types of Period Pain appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

For this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr. Andrea & Dr. Ashleigh are addressing a topic that resonates deeply with many mothers, and that is the feeling of ‘when motherhood sucks.’ Have you ever thought, “Am I a bad parent?” “What has happened to my life?” “Is this what I signed up for?” In this… Continue reading WWR 261: When Motherhood Sucks The post WWR 261: When Motherhood Sucks appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The intricate relationship between our minds and our eating habits has long been a subject of fascination and study. Yet, despite advancements in neuroscience and psychology, we still grapple with fundamental questions such as why food addiction occurs, whether moderation is a feasible strategy, and how behavioural treatments can impact our eating behaviours and overall… Continue reading WWR 260: Understanding Food Addiction with Susan Peirce Thompson The post WWR 260: Understanding Food Addiction with Susan Peirce Thompson appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Have you seen all the fuss about breathing recently? What it means to be a mouth breather and why this has negative health impacts? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, we dive into the fascinating journey of Dr. Michelle Jorgenson, a pioneering health-based dentist, traditional Naturopath and Therapeutic Nutritional Counsellor. Michelle shares her personal… Continue reading WWR 259: Mouth Breathing, Sleep Obstructions, Mercury Poisoning and More with Dr Michelle Jorgensen The post WWR 259: Mouth Breathing, Sleep Obstructions, Mercury Poisoning and More with Dr Michelle Jorgensen appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The functions of the female body have always been shroud in mysteries, and often myths and misconceptions. As our understanding of our own anatomy and physiology evolves we still have such big questions such as why do women go through menopause? Why do we have periods unlike other mammals? What's the function of the female… Continue reading WWR 258: The Mysteries of the Female Body with Dr Deena Emera“ The post WWR 258: The Mysteries of the Female Body with Dr Deena Emera“ appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We need to talk about alcohol. We all know it's not good for us but when does the daily glass of wine to ‘switch off' or the cocktails on the weekend with your girlfriends start taking more than it's worth? On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio we're joined by the incredible Sarah Rusbatch,… Continue reading WWR 257: Beyond Booze with Sarah Rusbatch The post WWR 257: Beyond Booze with Sarah Rusbatch appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Dr Josh Axe is a renowned doctor and leadership expert, entrepreneur and the best selling author of Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. He has also recently recovered from a serious spinal infection where he was told he'd never walk again! This is an episode not to be missed! In this special, extended episode… Continue reading WWR 256: Mindset Shifts to Heal Your Body with Dr Josh Axe The post WWR 256: Mindset Shifts to Heal Your Body with Dr Josh Axe appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Have you ever had brain fog? Of course you have! Do you know what this really means though? Do you know what your body is trying to tell you? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we dive into all the warning signs our bodies give us that we shouldn't ignore with the brilliant Dr… Continue reading WWR 255: Brain Fog and Other Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore with Dr Efrat LaMandre The post WWR 255: Brain Fog and Other Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore with Dr Efrat LaMandre appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We need to talk about PMDD! Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is like PMS on steroids, it is a constellation of mood, behaviour, and very severe physical symptoms that occurs in a strong cyclical pattern after ovulation. PMDD involves changes to hormone patterns, neurotransmitters as well as the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis which then creates the hell that… Continue reading WWR 254: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder The post WWR 254: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Are you struggling to conceive? Dive into this compelling episode where Dr Andrea sits down with fertility expert Aimee Raups. Together, they explored the misunderstood realm of fertility, from where we are going wrong when trying to conceive, the current state of fertility that we are in, to the role of nutrition and eating for… Continue reading WWR 253: The Egg Quality Diet with Aimee Raups The post WWR 253: The Egg Quality Diet with Aimee Raups appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

If you haven't seen an influencer touting the benefits of saunas or ice baths recently then you must be living under a rock! As we predicted, the sauna and ice bath trend is well underway and for good reason! There are certainly extensive benefits of both these practices but let's actually dive into the research… Continue reading WWR 252: The Benefits of Sauna and Ice Baths The post WWR 252: The Benefits of Sauna and Ice Baths appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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… Continue reading WWR 251: Postpartum Thyroiditis The post WWR 251: Postpartum Thyroiditis appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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… Continue reading WWR 250: 2024 Health Trends The post WWR 250: 2024 Health Trends appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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… Continue reading WWR 249: Pain syndromes, inflammation and putting the fire out with Katherine Maslen The post WWR 249: Pain syndromes, inflammation and putting the fire out with Katherine Maslen appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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… Continue reading WWR 248: Connection and Chemistry with Dr Ali Walker The post WWR 248: Connection and Chemistry with Dr Ali Walker appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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… Continue reading WWR 247: 4 types of PCOS The post WWR 247: 4 types of PCOS appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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… Continue reading WWR 246: Healthy Relationships with Lissy Abrahams The post WWR 246: Healthy Relationships with Lissy Abrahams appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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… Continue reading WWR 245: Which Oils Are Best? The post WWR 245: Which Oils Are Best? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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… Continue reading WWR 244: The Pegan Diet The post WWR 244: The Pegan Diet appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

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… Continue reading WWR 243: Imposter Sydrome The post WWR 243: Imposter Sydrome first appeared on The Wellness Couch.

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… Continue reading WWR 242: Do's and don'ts with Coffee

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… Continue reading WWR 241: Andropause

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… Continue reading WWR 240: Dopamine Hacks

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. Don't forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is proudly sponsored by Dinner Twist, to get $35 off your first box use code WWR on checkout here: https://www.dinnertwist.com.au

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… Continue reading WWR 239: Perimenopause Weight Gain

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! Don't forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is proudly sponsored by Dinner Twist, to get $35 off your first box use code WWR on checkout here: https://www.dinnertwist.com.au

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… Continue reading WWR 238: Pregnancy Microbiome

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.  Don't forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is proudly sponsored by Dinner Twist, to get $35 off your first box use code WWR on checkout here: https://www.dinnertwist.com.au

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. Don't forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is… Continue reading WWR 237: Period Pain

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. Don't forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is proudly sponsored by Dinner Twist, to get $35 off your first box use code WWR on checkout here: https://www.dinnertwist.com.au

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. Don't forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is proudly sponsored by Dinner Twist, to get $35 off your first box use code WWR on checkout here: https://www.dinnertwist.com.au

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!  Don't forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is proudly sponsored by Dinner Twist, to get $35 off your first box use code WWR on checkout here: https://www.dinnertwist.com.au

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. Don't forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond… Continue reading WWR 236: The Breast Episode – Implants and all!

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! Don't forget to follow us… Continue reading WWR 235: Heavy Periods – Are you slowly bleeding to death?

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.  Don't forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is proudly sponsored by Dinner Twist, to get $35 off your first box use code WWR on checkout here: https://www.dinnertwist.com.au

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? Don't forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is proudly sponsored by Dinner Twist, to get $35 off your first box use code WWR on checkout here: https://www.dinnertwist.com.au

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. Don't forget to follow us on social… Continue reading WWR 234: Miracle weight loss drug?