Wellness Women Radio

This week Dr. Ashleigh and Dr. Andrea expose the function and importance of a well-known but often misunderstood hormone producer – the thyroid gland. So many women are suffering hormonal chaos due to a dysfunctional thyroid gland. Tests may show ‘normal’ lab results – so why are you experiencing thyroid symptoms? The ladies discuss the HPA axis, functional medicine, thyroid function testing, immune function, the signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, adrenal issues, and effective ways to restore your hormone balance. It is your turn to understand the anatomy, physiology, and chemistry that is creating your health problems. In this episode The Wellness Women thoroughly discuss this very common but hidden source of health problems in Australian women. Find out how you can rediscover your hormone harmony! The post WWR14: Thyroid dysfunction, Hashimoto’s, weight gain, and infertility appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Should men and women do the same exercises? Are women designed to do crossfit? Do Michelle Bridges and Ashy Bines really teach you to be healthy? This week Dr. Ashleigh and Dr. Andrea explore the world of womens’ fitness. The Wellness Women discuss the 7 key primal movements, functional fitness, modifying your exercises throughout your menstrual cycle, and how to lower your risk of injury plus enjoy your workouts. Get yourself into great shape and improve your body image with this informative and fun episode! The post WWR 13: Michelle Bridges, Ashy Bines, and Womens Fitness appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

We are modern women but our bodies still respond to stress as if we were cavemen! That stressful email from your co-worker or being stuck in traffic will initiate the same physiological stress response as if you’re being chased by a saber tooth tiger and it forces the adrenal glands to work overtime! This week The Wellness Women discuss adrenal fatigue, a modern day epidemic that our lifestyle and stress perception exacerbates. Tune in to learn how to recognise the sign and symptoms of adrenal fatigue and hear Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea’s best strategies to support your adrenals. Go from burn-out to brilliant! The post WWR 12 : Overcoming Adrenal Fatigue: Burn-out to Brilliant! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

On this week’s show The Wellness Women discuss an essential topic for ALL women throughout their entire lives: pelvic floor function! Tune in to learn the major causes of pelvic floor dysfunction, how to recognize if this is a problem for you and the complications associated with a weak pelvic floor. Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea also share their best solutions to create strong and stable pelvic floor muscles that are much more than just kegel exercises! The post WWR 11: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This week Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea share their best travel tips to keep you healthy on your holidays! Between them, The Wellness Women have explored 52 countries and counting, without any hospitalisations or serious illnesses, and these have included exotic and third world locations such as Jordan, Syria, Tanzania, India, Nepal and Bangladesh, just to name a few. Tune in to learn the secrets to preparing for your trips, avoiding ‘travellers diarrhoea’, Delhi Belly, and combating jet lag, as well as staying healthy and active on long haul flights! Ladies, get your passports ready – healthy travel just became a whole lot easier. The post WWR 10 : Travel Health – Your Holiday Essentials appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Do you find yourself saying ‘yes’ and over committing yourself to please others? Are you comparing yourself to everyone else on your Facebook feed? Are you incapable of accepting a genuine compliment? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions then this episode is for you! In today’s podcast The Wellness Women analyse what it means to have a healthy headspace and how our mind can impact our overall health and wellbeing. Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh also explore how women react to stress differently and are actually neurologically geared to be more self-critical than men. They will encourage you to spend more quality time with your girlfriends, to connect and affiliate, for the sake of your health! The post WWR 9 : Health Headspace appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Don’t put up with gut problems any longer. In this powerful episode, Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive deep into the gastro-intestinal tract. Leaky gut syndrome, dysbiosis, skin allergies, inflammatory conditions, mental health symptoms, Hashimoto’s, and more. If you’ve ever had antibiotics and not consciously repaired your gut – then listen in! Discover simple ways to heal your gut through the “Weed, Seed, Feed Method”, learn why we all get “gut feelings”, and get the inside scoop on the incredible potential of FMT (faecal matter transplant) for chronic conditions. When you heal your gut, you can heal your life! The post WWR 8: Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Life appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This weeks very sweet episode is a fun discussion about the sugar-free movement. Find out what the “I Quit Sugar” and “That Sugar Film” hype is all about! Did you know just a single can of Coca Cola blows out your daily recommended sugar intake? Dr Andrea and Dr. Ashleigh discuss how much sugar we really need, the hidden dangers, and the reasons we get hooked on sugar so easily. Discover what they know from Prof. Robert Lustig, film producer Damon Gameau, and the late pioneering scientist John Yudkin. The Wellness Women have plenty of great real-world solutions to help you kick your sugar cravings and get you off the yo-yo dieting treadmill. The post WWR 7 : That Sugar Episode appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode The Wellness Women change tunes to focus on men’s health. Testosterone is not just a sex hormone! It’s seen as the elixir of vitality and virility for men however if it’s out of balance it can wreck havoc on their general health and wellbeing. Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea teach you the common signs and symptoms of testosterone imbalance, estrogen dominance (which looks like a lot more than just man boobs!) and the best natural solutions to rebalance and boost testosterone! The girls even give some tips on how to best approach this topic with the wonderful men in your lives. The post WWR 6: Secret Men’s Business! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Healthy Homes for Wellness Women. Dr. Ashleigh and Dr. Andrea answer the question, “Can you be healthy if you are living in a toxic environment?” Find out how many non-specific health complaints like headaches, skin sensitivities, allergies, autoimmune disorders, and hormonal imbalances, may be connected to your living space. They discuss ‘Bau Biology’,’Sick Building Syndrome’, air and water quality, and anti-microbial products. Learn how you can reduce and eliminate your chemical exposure in your home by making cheap and simple DIY home cleaning products. The post WWR: 5 – Healthy Homes – DIY clean spaces appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The Wellness Makeover Series, Part 2 – The Wellness Kitchen 2.0. This week it’s all about stocking up on TWW kitchen essentials, learning about safe storage solutions for foods, and simple tricks for minimising harm from common kitchen equipment and appliances. Get the scoop on items such as Teflon pans and BPA-free bottles, and learn which kitchen items could be disrupting your hormone balance. Find out what’s good, what’s so-so, and what’s great! The post WWR 4 : Episode 4 – Wellness Kitchen 2.0 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

The Wellness Makeover Series, Part 1 – Begin your makeover by creating The Wellness Kitchen. Join The Wellness Women as they run you through a clever Kitchen Audit. Pave the way for health success by starting in the place where many chemicals and nasties are found – your pantry. Discover the hidden ingredients that may be secretly robbing you and your family of abundant health and wellbeing. You will feel lighter, fresher, and may finally achieve a clutter-free pantry after this episode! The post WWR 3 : Wellness Kitchen 1.0 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

How good are you in bed? In this weeks episode, The Wellness Women teach you how to sleep your way to better health and a more productive day. They discuss why weight gain, fatigue, inflammation, poor immune system function, hormone imbalances, depression, and anxiety can all be linked to poor sleep habits. If you are skipping or missing out on important sleep hours, then tune in (new mums and shift workers don’t miss this!). The girls discuss ways to maximise quality when you can’t get the quantity. Discover what your common ‘sleep disruptors’ are, and learn simple solutions to improve your sleep habits and supercharge your health and healing. The post WWR2 : Sleep Solutions – Sleep your way to better health appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode you will meet your dynamic hosts, Dr. Ashleigh Bond and Dr. Andrea Huddleston. Known as The Wellness Women, these two Australian health professionals will share why they launched this fabulous health and lifestyle podcast for women! Discover how the common trap of deciding your health value based on your perception of feeling well versus functioning well may be damaging your wellbeing. Learn the true definition of wellness, and why the word ‘wellness’ has been abused by media and marketing. The Wellness Women discuss why the regular Eat Well – Move Well – Think Well lifestyle advice isn’t enough, and how The 6 Pillars of Wellness is your path to health success. Getting your life and health on track is guaranteed to be a fun journey with these passionate womens’ health experts. The post WWR 1 : This Dynamic Duo & The 6 Pillars of Wellness appeared first on The Wellness Couch.