Nutrition plays a HUGE role in the creation of life and the health of both mum and baby.In this episode and just 4 days before I gave birth to my first daughter, Nova, I spoke to fellow dietitian Stefanie Valakas on a very broad range of top

TCM, Acupuncture And The Treatment Of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Management Of PCOS And Endometriosis, Infertility, IVF Support And Postpartum With Dr Amanda Waaldyk

Jul 22nd, 2020 1h 19m

When it comes to the treatment of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea or HA, many of us wish that there was a magic pill we could take or that there was another reason why our period has gone missing.Lets face it, eating more, cutting out or reducing exe

From Prescribing Weight Loss to Non Diet Dietitian With Bonnie Roney

Jul 20th, 2020 1h 7m

My passion to help women have a healthy relationship with food, exercise and body was not found at university. Nor was my dedication to help women recover their period and fertility.It was fuelled by my own personal journey, challenges and

Developing a Healthy Relationship with Self to Overcome Disordered Eating With Psychologist Dr Libby Quinn.

Jul 13th, 2020 1h 31m

In this episode we delve deep into what's at the roots for disordered eating for many, we will help you to understand why you may have come to a place of fear, disconnect and distrust in your body and provide relatable concepts and practical st

From Healing from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea to Motherhood with Personal Trainer Britney Motzcuz

May 1st, 2020 1h 30m

Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) is a common symptom or outcome of disordered eating and eating disorders.The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that plays a central role in maintaining the balance of body systems. It receives input from throug

Gut Directed Hypnotherapy for the Treatment of IBS and how it can be helpful for those with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and or Eating Disorders with Bianca Skilbeck

Apr 26th, 2020 1h 1m

Poor digestion is a common symptom in those with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), which is the loss of period and in those with disordered eating or eating disorders.The main underlying driver is low energy availability. When there is a chronic

Body Image; A Vital Piece For The Recovery Of Eating Disorders with Clinical Hypnotherapist and Counsellor Bianca Skilbeck

Apr 17th, 2020 1h 13m

Body Image is a VITAL piece in the Recovery of an Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating.Too often it is neglected that Eating Disorders are psychological illnesses and that weight restoration does not mean full recovery. Further, people suffe

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Diagnosis, Types and Dietary Management with Dietitian Stephanie Pirotta

Apr 10th, 2020 45m 4s

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age.Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 12-18% of women of reproductive age and up to 21% in some high-risk groups, such as Indigenous women.

Overcoming Binge Eating With Dietitian Nina Mills

Mar 24th, 2020 51m 19s

Binge eating is a problem many of my clients present with and want to eliminate. Someone struggling with binge eating will often experience guilt, loss of control, failure and have a belief that the answer lies in having better control and wi

Gut Health and Digestive Disorders in Eating Disorders and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Joanna Baker.

Mar 18th, 2020 1h 4m

In this episode I talk to fellow dietitian Joanna Baker who specializes in gut health to uncover the cross over between gut health and digestive function with Eating disorders and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA).It is common for people with HA a

PCOS, How It Is Different To Hypothalamic Amenorrhea And Management With Julie Duffy Dillon

Mar 16th, 2020 59m 2s

Julie Duffy Dillon is a Fat Positive Dietitian, PCOS Specialist, and Food Behavior Expert who partners with people along their Food Peace journey. In this episode I talk to Julie about PCOS and how she supports women with this condition witho

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED - S) and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Dr Nicky Keay

Mar 7th, 2020 1h 28m

Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) is the result of insufficient energy intake and/or excessive energy expenditure. Consequences of this low-energy condition can alter many physiological systems, including metabolism, menstrual functio

Exercise In The Recovery Of Eating Disorders And Hypothalamic Amenorrhea With Exercise Physiologist Sarah King

Mar 1st, 2020 53m 41s

I believe you cannot heal your relationship with food without addressing your relationship with exercise.When it comes to the treatment of disordered eating, eating disorders and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (the loss of period) addressing one's r

Training, Nutrition and Recovery for Performance and Health with Triathlon Coach Sarah Grove

Feb 18th, 2020 52m 57s

Exercise can offer an endless list of health benefits from improving heart health, bone strength and even mental health.What is less known is the impact of too much exercise, especially when under fuelled.In the recreational athletic settin

Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Stigma and Recovery with Elena Kunicki

Feb 12th, 2020 1h 6m

I have begun to realise that there are a lot of misconceptions around Hypothalamic Amenorrhea or HA especially around WHO gets it, HOW it is caused, WHAT recovery involves and what the journey to recovering your period offers. When I “thought

Fertility Awareness Methods with Jessie Brebner

Jan 31st, 2020 59m 41s

Personally not having a menstrual cycle for 7 years (otherwise known has hypothalamic amenorrhea or HA), during my recovery I realised I knew very little about the female reproductive system, hormones involved and I had never gave much thought

Healing From An Eating Disorder And Breaking Free Of Limiting Self Beliefs With Meg Doll

Dec 17th, 2019 1h 9m

From my professional experience helping my clients heal from eating disorders and disordered eating and my own personal experience recovering from Hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) stemming from disordered eating and limiting self-beliefs I recognis

Managing IBS and Food Intolerances with Dietitian Chloe Mcleod

Nov 25th, 2019 51m 53s

As I have touched on in earlier episodes, when energy is insufficient due to restrictive eating and/or excessive exercise our body tries to reduce the threat and in an effort to become more energy efficient it dials down non-essential bodily pr

Hypothalmic Amenorrea and Trying To Conceive - Interview with Dr Nicola Rinaldi Author of "No Period. Now What?"

Oct 14th, 2019 1h 21m

In this episode I welcome back to the podcast Dr Nicola Rinaldi, author of ‘No Period Now What?’.Nicola and I spoke in episode 2 and 3 about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and recovery, and I shared my journey with HA and what it took to regain not o

Intuitive Eating 101; Interview with Founder and Author of Intuitive Eating - Evelyn Tribole

Aug 16th, 2019 1h 2m

Evelyn Tribole is an award-winning registered dietitian, with a nutrition counseling practice in Newport Beach, California. She has a passion helping people create a healthy relationship with their food, mind and body; whether it's through one-

Safe Exercise Guidelines Through Pregnancy, Mum Life And Getting Started With Pregnancy Active Wear Label with Rosie Dumbrell (Part 2/2)

Jul 22nd, 2019 54m 44s

Rosie is a physiotherapist, pre and post natal exercise specialist, yoga teacher and founder of the pregnancy activewear label Lenny Rose.She has great depth with her own personal struggles with eating and body image and overcoming these hards

From Hitting Rock Bottom With An Eating Disorder to Mother, Physiotherapist, Yoga Teacher and Pregnancy Fitness Label - Rosie Dumbrell - Part 1 of 2

Jul 12th, 2019 52m 34s

From "Triathlete", "Fit" And "Healthy Identity, Without A Period, To Redefining Health And Rediscovering Self - With Sarah Menlove Part 2/2

Apr 22nd, 2019 53m 40s

In this episode we dive back into Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and both Sarah and I take you back to where it all began, when we hit rock bottom and what we did to pull ourselves out. We share how recovery and the return of your cycle is not the end

From "Triathlete", "Fit" And "Healthy" Identity, Without A Period, To Redefining Health and Rediscovering Self - Sarah Menlove, Part 1 of 2.

Apr 14th, 2019 55m 9s

I am very excited to introduce a former triathlete competitor, HA’er and now Health Coach, Sarah Menlove.I first met Sarah at a National Qualifying Race for Sprint Distance Triathlon in Moreton Bay, Queensland. I remember when I first spotted

Disordered Eating, Diet Culture, Health at Every Size, Privilege and Risk and Protective Factors With Non-Diet Dietitian Fiona Sutherland

Mar 16th, 2019 1h 6m

Fiona Sutherland is Non-Diet Dietitian, Eating Disorder Specialist, Sports Dietitian, Yoga Teacher and Director of The Mindful Dietitian.With over 20 years experience working in the area of Eating Disorders she now works to serve others from