Wellness Women Radio
Wellness Women Radio is brought to you by women’s health experts Dr Ashleigh Bond, the pregnancy and birthing guru, and the queen of hormone imbalances – the period whisperer herself, Dr Andrea Huddleston. The Wellness Women are raising the bar for women’s health by bringing you the most up to date information on all things health, hormones & fertility. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @thewellnesswomenofficial, @drandrea.xo & @drashleighbond
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 09, 2018
WWR 97: Is Social Media Ruining Your Sex Life?
Tuesday Jan 09, 2018
Tuesday Jan 09, 2018
Is social media ruining your sex life? Unfortunately, the answer is overwhelmingly yes. Research has shown that on average we’re having less intimacy than ever before and this decline coincided with the influx of smart phones and Facebook! This is not good news (and certainly not for Dr Andrea, hear her stark realisation here) but there are always smart hacks to combat this! Tune in now to find out how you can have time online without it interfering with your juicy intimacy!
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Tuesday Jan 02, 2018
WWR 96: Melissa Ambrosini – Open Wide
Tuesday Jan 02, 2018
Tuesday Jan 02, 2018
We have an extra special New Year gift for you… an incredible episode with the amazing Melissa Ambrosini! Melissa is not only a goddess of a woman but she’s the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, host of ‘The Melissa Ambrosini Show’, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and self-love teacher who inspires women across the globe to activate their dreams and live life on their own terms! On this episode we’re diving into Melissa’s new book Open Wide, the radically real guide to deep love, rocking relationships and soulful sex!
We loved this episode with Melissa so much we wanted to wait until the holiday chaos was over so that you can really connect with this incredible message. Melissa shares her insight into deep, authentic communication, navigating masculine and feminine energies at home and work and juicy soulful sex (rather than junk food sex!). We can’t wait for you to hear this episode!
Find out more about Melissa at: www.melissaambrosini.com
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
WWR 95: The Wedding of the Year and Navigating Life Transitions
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
Dr Andrea is getting married and we couldn’t be happier! Tune in to hear all about the wedding plans, Dr Andrea’s opinions on marriage and how to navigate this huge transition! We’re also answering more listener questions about PCOS and diet!
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
WWR 94: Gastrointestinal Parasites
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
Gastrointestinal Parasites are not overly pleasant to think about, and even less pleasant to have taking up residency in your gut, but they are so common! We see so many patients with IBS type symptoms, skin issues, fatigue, anemia, brain fog (and the list goes on) that also have a combination of different parasites that they’ve contracted from certain overseas travel, contaminated food or water and pets. Tune in to hear what the changing thoughts are around parasites and a ‘kill-all’ approach may not serve you!
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Thursday Nov 16, 2017
WWR 93: Post Ovulation Depression
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
Post ovulation depression is like PMS on steroids! Do you suffer from horrendous mood changes as soon as you ovulate? Like a black cloud that follows you around for two weeks but suddenly lifts as soon as your period starts again? Far too many women experience severe mood changes, as well as awful physical symptoms such as bloating, fluid retention, breast tenderness, low libido etc, during the premenstrual time so this episode is dedicated to you! Tune in to hear The Period Whisperer in full swing again explaining the hormonal changes that accompany post ovulation depression and the best solutions to help bring balance!
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Monday Nov 13, 2017
WWR 92: The Gut Movie with Kale Brock
Monday Nov 13, 2017
Monday Nov 13, 2017
Kale Brock loves talking about poo so much that he even went and made a documentary about it, and it’s BRILLIANT! On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea interviews Kale about the release of his new documentary The Gut Movie. The film follows his journey to Namibia where he lives with an ancient hunter-gatherer tribe, The San, to answer whether or not the ‘optimal microbiota’ actually exists. We also twist Kale’s arm to give us behind the scenes exclusives that he hasn’t shared with anyone else! The Gut Movie is premiering in all major cities – this is not to be missed! Click the link for tickets!
http://www.thewellnesswomen.com.au/gutmovie/
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Friday Oct 27, 2017
Friday Oct 27, 2017
Women all over the globe are banding together with the ‘Me Too’ hashtag campaign sparked by the Harvey Weinstein assault allegations. Have you seen how prevalent harassment and assault is on your newsfeed?
On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio, we’re changing tunes a bit. We’ve invited the brilliant Clay Smith, from Smith Social, onto the show to help us reconcile the fact that all of us have, at some point, experienced harassment and abuse. We’re also raising questions like; what is the long-term effect of this and the health implications?
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Thursday Oct 12, 2017
WWR 90: Unsupportive partners? How to get them onboard for the new you
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
Trying to improve your health and make changes to your lifestyle is tough at the best of times, let alone trying to do this without the support of your significant other! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr. Ashleigh and Dr. Andrea are diving into strategies to get your husbands, wives and partners on board to support a healthier you! Stay tuned to hear what kind of bad habits The Wellness Women have weeded our of their men!
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Tuesday Oct 10, 2017
WWR 89: The Silent Issue – Bacterial Vaginosis
Tuesday Oct 10, 2017
Tuesday Oct 10, 2017
Bacterial Vaginosis, or just BV to make things easier, is a really common condition affecting women that has been far too stigmatised to the point that women are avoiding seeking treatment for it! BV is not an infection or a sexually transmitted disease but it can cause a lot of discomforts and can have some serious long-term effects if not treated properly. Tune in now to find out what it is, the symptoms to look for and the best treatment strategies!
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2017
WWR 88: Unblocking Constipation
Tuesday Sep 26, 2017
Tuesday Sep 26, 2017
Are you having trouble pooping? Don’t worry, so is 20% of the population too! Constipation is a major health concern for so many women and it significantly impacts their quality of life and it’s much more complication than just eating more fibre. Tune in now to hear Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh discuss all things Listen In
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Wednesday Sep 20, 2017
WWR 87: Acne
Wednesday Sep 20, 2017
Wednesday Sep 20, 2017
Have you suffered with acne? Pimples, blemishes, zits, spots or blackheads are unsightly no matter what you call them! Hormonal changes can certainly influence acne but so too can your gut and overall health. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea are exploring the causes of acne, why hormonal imbalance can exacerbate it and the best foods and holistic solutions to keep your skin glowing beautifully! Listen in for a HUGE and life-changing announcement from Dr Andrea!
‘Your skin is a mirror of your internal health’ ~Dr Andrea
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Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
WWR 86: Are Heavy Metals Harming Your Health
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Are heavy metals harming your health? Do you regularly use non-stick cookware? Do you have silver or amalgam fillings? Did you grow up in a home with lead based paints? Are you eating large fish, like tuna, often? If you’ve answered yes to many of these questions then chances are you’ve been exposed to heavy metals and the ability for your body to cope with these toxins will depend on whether or not these may be detrimental to your health and interfering with vital processes. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re answering all your questions about common heavy metal exposure and the best ways to reduce it, and whether chelation therapy is right for you.
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