The Holistic Nutritionists Podcast

Topics Include: – Main nutritional goals post pregnancy – Do women still need to be eating “extra”, if so, how much? – Important nutrients and specific foods for post pregnancy – Food prep strategies for new mums – Meal frequency post pregnancy – Thoughts on low carb post pregnancy – Advice and experience on the pressure to “losing baby weight” – Kate’s experience with post natal depression – Supplements and essential oils post pregnancy Resources: Kate’s blog on post natal depression  

Topics Include:   – What is Hashimoto’s? – How can you get tested properly – Clinical signs/symptoms of Hashimoto’s – Dietary approaches to decreasing thyroid antibodies – Supplements to help reduce thyroid antibodies and promote thyroid function – Important lifestyle tweaks – What happens if none of that works? What else can be at play? – Brief summary about Nat’s Thyroid Rescue program coming soon   Resources: Ordering the right tests (Nat’s blog post) All about the thyroid (Kate’s blog post) Alex Stuart Low Tox Life   

Topics Include: What is epilepsy and how common is it in children? Sonya’s personal experience with having a child with epilepsy The biggest challenges children and parents of children with epilepsy face Dietary strategies in management of epilepsy in children Supplementation and the role it can have in management Lifestyle tips and tricks Advice for parents starting out in incorporating holistic management strategies How and where Sonya practices Sonya’s tips for leading a happy and healthy life as a Mum of 2 school aged children Resources: Sonya Reynolds is a Nutritionist, with over 10 years industry experience. Sonya specialises children’s nutrition and has an abundance of experience working with children with special needs. This passion was born from her own personal experience with her beautiful daughter which you can hear more about in the podcast. Sonya currently practise online via Skype and in person at Studio-You clinic in Birchgrove which is in Sydney’s Inner West. You can find Sonya here.  

Topics include: Why preconception care is so important When to start preconception preparation Dietary considerations Lifestyle considerations Supplement recommendations Great resources for preconception care – Nourishing Traditions, Chris Kresser, Christa Orechhio, consultations with us! Continuum concept, Deep Nutrition …..detox Resources: Kate’s pregnancy blog posts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Nat’s Thyroid Post Nourishing Traditions  Deep Nutrition  Continuum Concept Chris Kresser’s Healthy Baby Code     

Topics Include: Random/unplanned rant about food intolerance testing and food intolerances When to be concerned about hair loss. Causes of hair loss Personal experiences with hair loss Diet strategies to combat hair loss Lifestyle strategies Supplementation & essential oils for hair loss

Topics Include: What is adrenal fatigue/HPA dysregulation? Signs and symptoms of “Adrenal Fatigue” Personal experiences with “Adrenal Fatigue” What causes/contributes to “Adrenal Fatigue”? How to test to see if you have “Adrenal Fatigue” How to talk to your doctor about “Adrenal Fatigue” Dietary strategies to aid healing Lifestyle strategies to aid healing Supplementation/Essential oils

Topics Include: What is PMS? Should we just accept PMS as part of “being a woman?” What are the causes of PMS? What dietary changes can we make to help with PMS? Can exercise help with PMS? If so, which kind? Supplements to help treat PMS Essential oils for PMS

Topics include: What does it mean to have a positive body image and what is the body positive movement? Our personal body positive image movement story Strategies you can you use to help boost your body image  Does having a positive body image mean you can’t want to change your physical appearance?  Common barriers to boosting body image and how you can overcome them 

Topics include: – Random rant on our favourite personal development resources at the moment – What is high intensity exercise – What are the benefits and downsides? – How much is enough and how much is too much? – Is there anyone who shouldn’t do it? – If you are going to do a fairly large amount of it (4+ days) what do you need to consider? – The importance of adequate protein, plus how much is “adequate”?- – The importance of adequate carbohydrates, plus how much is “adequate”

In this episode we are joined by Lucy Lichtenstein who is a Sydney-based wellness writer, women’s circle facilitator, yoga teacher and host of the Reconnected.me Podcast and the website http://www.reconnected.me She is also a philosophy geek, poet, whole-foodie, nature being, experiencer, ecstatic dancer and mover. Lucy has spent many years down the path of health and wellness, which naturally progressed into a wondrous journey of heart and consciousness expansion, realising, reconnecting with and remembering who she truly is, and who we truly are as humans and beyond. Lucy believes in spreading love, health, kindness and inspiration. She now knows that her purpose and path of heart is to share from her experience to serve, support, hold space for and walk alongside others on a simultaneous journey home to the Self. She feels we are here to be in communities, to connect, collaborate, co-create, contribute and to express the innate tribal part of our nature. Find Lucy at her wellness hub of health information, blogs, podcasts, conscious poetry, life musings, yoga and women’s circle offerings at http://www.reconnected.me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reconnected.me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reconnected.me/ Podcast: http://thewellnesscouch.com/rmp Topics Include: – What is community, what has it meant to us in the past and how do we re-create it in modern society? – How do we find “our tribe”, where do we actually start? – What the hell is Women’s Circle and what are they actually about? – Resources to inspire your own community journey – Letting go of old relationships to build new stronger connections

Topics: – What are neurotransmitters? – How are these neurotransmitters made – The key neurotransmitters and what they do – Foods are rich in amino acids – Other foods that can positively influence mood health – Foods that can negatively affect mood health and neurotransmitter balance – What is amino acid therapy? And how do you know if you should try it? – Are there any risks associated with self experimenting with amino acid therapy? – Essential Oils for mood health

Topics Include: What is Acne + types Causes of Acne Foods that can worsen Acne Foods that help heal acne Supplements for treating acne Essential oils for acne and acne prone skin Red light therapy for acne Lifestyle hacks for helping acne Resources: Mary Mom’s Dilution Calculator 

Topics include: What is collagen/gelatin Benefits of collagen including decrease in wrinkles and cellulite, bone health, digestive healing, sleep, hair skin and nail strengthening and weight loss Difference between collagen and gelatin How to incorporate it into your diet Vegetarian sources How to choose a good gelatin/collagen powder Our personal uses of collagen/gelatin Resources: Kate’s gut healing gummy recipe Nats gut healing gummy recipe  

Topics Include – Lessons we have learnt in 2017 – Looking forward to 2018; personal and business goals – How to set yourself up for success in 2018 – Special offer on meal planning packages – Info about Kate’s next HA course

Topics include: – Signs you may be consuming too little carbohydrates – What to expect when reintroducing carbs, including what are normal teething issues and what may be a bigger problem – Tips/strategies on reintroducing carbs: types, how many, ways to make the transition easier – What to do if you are still experiencing issues after reintroducing carbs including addressing hormones, gut health and thyroid health

Topics include – Gut skin connection – Diet recommendations for healthy skin – The role of smart supplementation. Which ones and why – Essential oils for great skin – Lifestyle hacks to help improve skin health – Lots more   Resources: Essential Oils with Kate 

Topics include: – Tips on hosting and attending parties/social gatherings – Best ways to enjoy alcohol and minimise its detrimental side effects using smart choices, strategies and specific supplements – Dealing with anxiety around social gatherings – Maintaining gut health through the party season

Topics include: What is orthorexia Signs/symptoms of orthorexia The fine line between caring about what you eat versus orthorexia Strategies to heal yourself from restrictive eating Practical tips and more!  

Topics include: Energy deficits and how far below your “maintenance” calories you should eat Tracking your intake; when and why Protein recommendations for fat loss Carbohydrate recommendations for fat loss Troubleshooting and what we commonly see prevent fat loss Loving yourself through the process The importance of sleep Lots more tips and tricks Resources CRON-O- Meter  My Fitness Pal Under active Thyroid Episode  How to test your thyroid function Kate’s Book! (sensible weight loss tips inside)

Topics include: – Situations where lowering your protein intake is beneficial – Situations where high protein diets are beneficial – Protein on a Vegan diet – Autophagy explained and intermitted fasting appropriateness – Glucose uptake after training   Resources: Kate’s experience with post natal depression