Changing Lives

7. Integrative Cancer Care with Carla Wrenn

Natural Medicine Meets Cancer with Carla Wrenn Today's guest is Carla Wrenn, a highly respected naturopath who has carved out a unique path in the world of integrative oncology. In this episode, Carla and I explore the powerful ways natural medicine can support people navigating cancer. Whether you're seeking a holistic approach to complement conventional treatment, looking for evidence-informed strategies to reduce side effects, or exploring options after treatment resistance, this conversation is for you. With over two decades of clinical experience, Carla shares her holistic, yet science-backed, and compassionate approach to integrative cancer care. She brings a rare blend of naturopathic knowledge, collaboration with primary care teams, and heartfelt insight to this deeply important topic. Topics * The naturopathic approach to and view of cancer * Known causes and drivers of cancer: Trauma, mould exposure, blood sugar, inflammation, immune dysfunction and genetics * Nutritional strategies for chemo, remission, and hormonal cancers * The truth about phytoestrogens and breast cancer * Foods vs supplements: what’s safe and what’s not * Thoughts on water fasting, smoking and alcohol * Managing chemo side effects naturally * Natural support for perimenopausal symptoms * Safe timing with natural medicines and the importance of practitioner guidance * Detoxing after cancer treatment - yay or nay? * Lifestyle and mindset in the cancer journey - spiritual, mental and emotional wellbeing * Living with cancer as a chronic illness Resources Find Carla here: www.carlawrenn.com [http://www.carlawrenn.com/] | Instagram: @carlawrenn Oncology Clinic: www.prospercancercare.co [http://www.prospercancercare.co/] | Instagram: @prosper.cancer.care Peninsula Herbal Dispensary: www.peninsulaherbaldispensary.com.au [http://www.peninsulaherbaldispensary.com.au/] | Instagram: @peninsulaherbaldispensary Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram @hhyhappyhealthyyou and join our Facebook community here [https://www.facebook.com/happihealthyyou]! * Website: happyhealthyyou.com.au [http://www.happyhealthyyou.com.au/] * Hormonal assessment: https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/pages/assessment [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/pages/assessment] * Email: support@happyhealthyyou.com.au [support@happyhealthyyou.com.au] * Shop all our products here [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/collections/all]

6. BONUS - Fertility Awareness with Matilda Anderson

Bonus Episode: Fertility Awareness with Tilly Our guest Matilda Anderson is a women's health coach, yoga teacher, Billings Ovulation Method instructor and Traditional Chinese Medicine student. In this bonus episode following episode five, Matilda shares with us what fertility awareness is, how the Billings Ovulation Method works, key differences and limitations of using charting apps or the temperature method and the importance of determining your own basic infertile pattern. We delve into the unique signs from our body and gain insight into what's happening physiologically in each phase so that you can begin tuning into the signals from your own body. Topics * The fertility awareness method - mucus charting * Achieving or avoiding pregnancy * Understanding sensations at the vulva vs the temperature method * Charting your cycle in perimenopause and whilst breastfeeding Resources * Charting to Conceive article [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/blogs/articles/charting-to-conceive] * Fertility Awareness Method: Your Natural Alternative to Synthetic Contraception article [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/blogs/articles/fertility-awareness-method-your-natural-alternative-to-synthetic-contraception] * Learn more [https://billings.life/en/about/about-billings-life.html] about The Billings Ovulation Method * Billings Ovulation Method scientific research [https://billings.life/en/for-health-professionals-2/the-science-behind-the-billings-ovulation-method.html] Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram @hhyhappyhealthyyou and join our Facebook community here [https://www.facebook.com/happihealthyyou]! * Website: happyhealthyyou.com.au [http://www.happyhealthyyou.com.au/] * Hormonal assessment: https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/pages/assessment [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/pages/assessment] * Email: support@happyhealthyyou.com.au [support@happyhealthyyou.com.au] * Shop all our products here [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/collections/all]

5. The Seasons of Your Menstrual Cycle with Tilly Anderson

Seasons of the Menstrual Cycle with Tilly Anderson Today's guest is women's health coach, yoga teacher, Billings Ovulation Method instructor and Traditional Chinese Medicine student, Matilda Anderson. In this episode, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your own menstrual cycle, how it connects with the rhythms of nature, the seasons, and how unique signs from our body give us insight into what's actually happening physiologically in each phase. We also discuss the importance of food energetics, yoga, and mindfulness practices, and how they can all play a role in our hormonal health. Topics * Seasons of the menstrual cycle * The yin and yang of the menstrual cycle * Self-care and exercise in each phase * What about perimenopause, menopause and use of the contraceptive pill * Energetic qualities of food and options for each phase of the cycle Resources * Yin, yang & seasons of the menstrual cycle illustration [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbhPOpSmg/Tk3XvMP4hELV9vJzvC6ZCA/edit?utm_content=DAGbhPOpSmg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton] * The Four Seasons & Our Menstrual Cycle article [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/blogs/articles/seasons-the-menstrual-cycle] * Buy our Magnesium Sleep Pain (MSP) formula here [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/collections/all/products/msp-magnesium-sleep-pain] * Buy Super Mushrooms & Greens (SMAG) here [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/collections/detox-liver/products/super-mushrooms-greens-and-drinking-bottle] Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram @hhyhappyhealthyyou and join our Facebook community here [https://www.facebook.com/happihealthyyou]! * Website: happyhealthyyou.com.au [http://www.happyhealthyyou.com.au/] * Hormonal assessment: https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/pages/assessment [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/pages/assessment] * Email: support@happyhealthyyou.com.au [support@happyhealthyyou.com.au] * Shop all our products here [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/collections/all]

4. Adult ADHD + Hormones with Jules Galloway

Adult ADHD and Hormones with Jules Galloway Today's guest is naturopath, Jules Galloway. In this episode, Jules joins me for an insightful and empowering conversation about navigating life with ADHD - especially when the diagnosis comes later in life. With over 19 years of clinical experience and a passion for supporting complex cases, Jules brings both professional insight and personal perspective to the table. We explore the rising awareness of ADHD, how it intersects with hormones, trauma, gut health, and brain chemistry, and the unique challenges faced by women - especially during peri/menopause. Jules opens up about her own journey, offering practical strategies and thoughtful reflections on medication, natural therapies, and why one-size-fits-all solutions don’t work for neurodivergent minds. Whether you’re ADHD yourself, wondering if you might be, or supporting someone who is neuro "spicy" this episode is full of heart, humour, and grounded wisdom. Topics * Why is ADHD such a hot topic right now * Are the sudden increases in diagnosis justified * The different types of ADHD * ADHD being a brain type not a disorder * Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria * Brain chemicals and ADHD * ADHD and women hormones * Peri/menopause and ADHD * Pros and cons of medication * ADHD and brain injuries * Trauma and ADHD * Gut health and ADHD * Dealing with a partner that has ADHD * Dietary advice for people with ADHD * Lifestyle practices, systems and apps for ADHD * Nutritional and herbal medicine for ADHDers Resources * Jules's website: https://www.julesgalloway.com/ * Magnesium + Anti-Inflam combo for ADHD: Buy here [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/products/msp-magnesium-sleep-pain] * Happy Digestion - Buy here [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/collections/all/products/happy-digestion] Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram @hhyhappyhealthyyou and join our Facebook community here [https://www.facebook.com/happihealthyyou]! * Website: happyhealthyyou.com.au [http://www.happyhealthyyou.com.au/] * Hormonal assessment: https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/pages/assessment [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/pages/assessment] * Email: support@happyhealthyyou.com.au [support@happyhealthyyou.com.au] * Shop all our products here [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/collections/all]

3. Managing PCOS naturally with Caity Bosch

SHOW NOTES Treating PCOS naturally with Naturopath Caitly Bosch Today's guest is Caitlyn Bosch; a clinical naturopath specializing in women's health, hormones, fertility and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.  In this episode, Caitlyn and I explore the various types of PCOS and discuss practical strategies for effective management. She shares valuable insights from her personal journey including the challenges she faced with doctors and medications as well as the most beneficial dietary changes, movement and self love practices she implements. Caity also touches on the right herbal medicines and what to expect when it comes to your healing timeline. With her nurturing demeanor and holistic approach, Caitlyn's guidance is not to be missed. Tune in for an empowering and informative conversation! Topics * The diagnostic guidelines for PCOS * Why diagnosis in teenage years is a no-no * Difference between cystic ovaries (follicles) and ovarian cysts * Lifestyle essentials for reversing PCOS * What PCOS type are you? Aka underlying drivers * Challenges and lack of support with conventional medicine treatments * Real food: realistic inclusions and adjustments for PCOS * Testing and bloodwork * Self-care practices for better mental health  * Self love and PCOS Resources * Take Happy Period [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/collections/all/products/happy-period] for PCOS  * Find our 'PCOS report' natural medicine download in the FILES section of the private facebook group below: * Join our private PCOS/Endometriosis FB group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pcosendometriosis/] * What causes PCOS article [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/blogs/articles/what-causes-pcos?] * PCOS and ovulation, everything you need to know article [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/blogs/articles/tracking-ovulation-when-you-have-pcos] Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram @hhyhappyhealthyyou and join our Facebook community here [https://www.facebook.com/happihealthyyou]! * Website: happyhealthyyou.com.au [http://www.happyhealthyyou.com.au/] * Hormonal assessment: https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/pages/assessment [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/pages/assessment] * Email: support@happyhealthyyou.com.au [support@happyhealthyyou.com.au] * Shop all our products here [https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/collections/all]