You’ve been told your hormone blood tests are “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, bloated, moody, or just plain off. So... what gives?

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down exactly why conventional blood testing often fails to give women real answers about their hormone health. If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s office with results that don’t match how you actually feel, this conversation is for you. I’ll walk you through the common gaps in standard testing, how reference ranges are outdated, and why your symptoms matter more than the numbers on a lab report.

It’s time to stop settling for confusion. You deserve better answers, and it starts with asking the right questions, and knowing what kind of testing will really support your healing.

Key Takeaways

Your symptoms speak louder than your labs – How you feel is always more important than what the paper says.

Standard blood tests miss key hormones – Many GPs only order basic panels, skipping critical markers like progesterone, T3, and thyroid antibodies.

Outdated reference ranges distort results – Most labs still use old ranges, especially for thyroid, leaving many women misdiagnosed or ignored.

You can ask for better testing – Functional ranges and cycle-aware hormone testing reveal far more than generic bloodwork.

Test timing makes or breaks results – Day 21 or 7 days post-ovulation is ideal for sex hormone testing; thyroid should be tested consistently at the same time.

Invest in the right eyes – Independent labs and expert interpretation are often the only way to get real clarity about your hormones.

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Let’s talk about the supplement industry—and why so much of it is failing women.

In this raw, uplifting and incredibly educational conversation, I’m joined by Sheridan Joy Austin, the beautiful mind and founder behind Foraged For You, to dive into what it really takes to nourish our bodies—especially in pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. Sheridan opens up about how her own unexpected pregnancy revealed the gaps in prenatal nutrition and how that led to the creation of her now cult-favourite wholefood blend, The Mother’s Blend. We talk liver, folate, iron, vitamin A, and why isolating nutrients in synthetic supplements often creates more harm than good. Sheridan shares her journey of bringing a product to life with true integrity, the resistance she’s faced, and why she refuses to cut corners—even when the wellness industry tells her to.

This episode is for any woman who’s ever questioned her supplements, felt overwhelmed by mixed health advice, or just wants to understand how to truly fuel her body with the wisdom of nature.

Key Takeaways

Why real food always wins—how nutrient-dense ingredients like liver and kelp naturally support pregnancy, postpartum, and hormone recovery better than synthetics.

What your supplements aren’t telling you—why isolating nutrients like folic acid or iron can backfire without their critical co-factors like vitamin A, copper, and magnesium.

How to read the fine print—what hidden fillers like maltodextrin and silicon dioxide are doing to your gut, and how to choose products with real integrity.

Why iron deficiency might not be about iron—how symptoms like fatigue and poor immunity may be rooted in deeper imbalances most blood tests don’t show.

The truth about vitamin A in pregnancy—why liver-based vitamin A isn’t the enemy, and what the research really says about birth defects and deficiency risks.

Where to Find Our Guest

Follow Sheridan at https://www.instagram.com/sheridanjoyaustin

Explore Foraged For You at https://www.instagram.com/foragedforyou_

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In this beautiful and deeply personal chat, I’m joined by my dear friend Melissa Ambrosini—best-selling author, mama of two, and founder of She Launch—as we unpack what it really takes to thrive as a modern woman in today’s world.

Melissa gets real about the juggle of motherhood, the emotional shift from one to two kids, and how she’s built a business that supports both her purpose and her family. We talk about redefining success, dropping the pressure to “do it all,” and getting fiercely clear on your values so you can live and lead with intention.

Mel’s commitment to living in alignment with her truth is contagious, and if you’ve ever felt torn between your ambition and your desire to be fully present with your family, this episode is for you. We also touch on why asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom—and how investing in yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential.

Key Takeaways

Creating Space for Wealth – Understanding that financial abundance doesn’t conflict with purpose—it enhances your impact and well-being.

The Power of Support – Releasing the pressure to do it all and learning to ask for, receive, and embrace help as a form of self-respect.

Authenticity in Business – Why staying true to yourself is the most powerful strategy for building a brand that lasts.

Rethinking Self-Care – Letting go of rigid routines and embracing micro-moments of wellness that truly serve you in this season.

Connection Over Isolation – Reclaiming community and friendship as vital pieces of your wellness and motherhood experience.

The Dance of Balance – Accepting that life, business, and parenting are a dynamic rhythm, not a perfect juggle.

Embracing Seasons – Trusting the natural ebb and flow in motherhood, business, and relationships to find peace in each chapter.

Where to Find Our Guest

Melissa’s work, books, and podcast can be found at https://melissaambrosini.com

Join She Launch at https://shelaunch.com

Follow Melissa on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/melissaambrosini

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Today’s episode is one straight from the heart. I’m sitting down with the gorgeous Tess Shanahan, and what she shares about her journey into motherhood... honestly, it just stopped me in my tracks. Tess opens up about what it really looked like for her after birth—not just the beautiful moments, but the raw, gritty, messy parts too.

She talks about bleeding, breastfeeding, breaking down... and somehow finding her way back to herself again—only different. Stronger. Softer.

We chat about why postpartum shakes you to your core, what it means to lose (and find) yourself after birth, and how sometimes the healing we think we’re chasing looks nothing like we expected.

If you’re in the thick of it—exhausted, overwhelmed, or feeling like you don’t even recognise the woman staring back at you—this one’s for you, beautiful. You are not alone.

Key Takeaways

The Shock of Early Motherhood – When everything you thought you knew about yourself falls apart after birth and why that’s part of the process.

The Reality of True Healing – Understanding that six weeks isn't enough—real healing takes time, patience, and a whole lot of grace.

Letting Go to Grow – How Tess had to surrender her old wellness routines to nourish her hormones, her milk, and her mind.

The Strength in Slowing Down – Why asking for help, resting more, and nourishing deeply can be the most powerful act of healing.

Becoming Someone New – That motherhood doesn’t give you your old self back—it makes space for someone even more beautiful.

Where to Find Our Guest

Connect with Tess on IG https://www.instagram.com/tessshanahan/

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If you’ve ever wondered why you're constantly tired, your libido’s MIA, or you’re struggling with fertility despite doing everything right—this episode is going to flip your perspective completely. I’m joined by Australia’s king of biohacking, Lucas Aoun, and we’re pulling back the curtain on the hormonal chaos no one’s talking about—especially when it comes to men’s role in fertility struggles. Yep, you read that right.

Lucas breaks down the real reasons modern women are experiencing burnout, brain fog, and hormonal dysfunction—and why male fertility is a bigger part of the picture than most doctors admit. We get into radical, science-backed strategies that help reset your hormones, boost libido, and support cycle health in ways that actually work. It’s honest, a little rebellious, and packed with unconventional tools that challenge the system while giving you real hope and direction.

Key Takeaways

The Role of Nootropics – Understanding how specific compounds like uridine and taurine support memory, focus, and emotional regulation in women.

The Supplement Truth – Recognising that natural doesn’t mean harmless, and why smart supplementation requires personalised advice and blood work.

The Hormone-Fog Link – Unpacking how neurotransmitters and hormonal changes contribute to brain fog, low mood, and mental exhaustion.

Fertility Isn’t Just Female – Learning how male fertility has declined and why it's critical to factor in sperm health when navigating miscarriages or TTC.

The Testosterone Crash – Discovering how modern life is tanking testosterone in both men and women—and how to restore it naturally.

The Sun, Sleep, and Sweat Connection – Using movement, sun exposure, and intensity training to optimise cycle health, mood, and ovulation.

The Underground Hacks – Icing testes, ditching polyester undies, and leveraging overlooked tools to radically improve hormone balance.

Where to Find Our Guest

Follow Lucas on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ergogenic_health/

Get Watching These Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/boostyourbiology/

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Are your wellness habits actually helping—or are they fuelling your burnout?

In this raw and real conversation with podcast host and mindset coach Madelyn Carafa from The Healthy Hustlers, we rip the shiny filter off the wellness world and dive deep into the dark side of health culture—where restriction, perfectionism, and unrealistic expectations quietly ruin women’s lives.

Madelyn opens up about her own wellness wake-up call—how navigating burnout, postnatal depletion, food allergies in her son, and mum-guilt forced her to re-evaluate everything she thought she knew about health. If you’re a busy woman overwhelmed by wellness advice, struggling with fatigue, decision fatigue, or body image, this is the episode you need to hear.

Key Takeaways

The Pressure to Be the Perfect Woman – How diet culture has hijacked wellness and created unrealistic standards that exhaust and disempower women.

Reclaiming Intuition – Learning to trust your gut as a mother and woman, especially when navigating health decisions for yourself or your children.

Wellness That Works for Real Life – Why hormone support, nourishment, and rest look different depending on your life season—and how to find what works for you.

Mindset Before Meal Plans – How prioritizing mental health, boundaries, and inner healing can shift your energy and boost your wellbeing more than any supplement.

Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honour – The hidden cost of the “healthy hustle” and why saying no is essential for hormone balance and nervous system regulation.

The Problem with ‘Clean Eating’ Perfectionism – How overcomplicating health creates stress that can disrupt hormones, sleep, and gut health.

Where to Find Our Guest

Follow Madelyn on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/madelyncarafa

The Healthy Hustler’s Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0JbdhahNuAtoJlp4TPSGDt

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthy-hustlers-podcast/id1400257108

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This chat with Georgie Stevenson is going to land hard in the hearts of so many women—because it’s real, raw and exactly what so many of us need to hear. Georgie opens up about walking away from a high-flying legal career to find out who she really was, without the pressure to please everyone else. We dive deep into the uncomfortable layers—how people pleasing, societal pressure, and burnout were the tipping points that led to hormone chaos and disconnection from self.

Georgie is the co-founder of Naked Harvest Supplements and host of the Rise & Conquer podcast, but she’s also a mama, a woman navigating PCOS and Hashimoto’s, and someone who’s done the deep inner work to heal her body and her relationship with herself. If you've ever struggled with feeling “off” in your body, pressured to look a certain way, or afraid to slow down—this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways

People Pleasing Isn’t Purpose – How Georgie recognised the cost of living for others’ approval and rewrote her story from people pleaser to powerful self-leader.

Burnout Disguised as Success – Why overachieving can look impressive on the outside but silently wreck your hormones, energy, and self-worth.

Hormones in Crisis – Georgie’s raw journey through PCOS and Hashimoto’s, and how healing began when she stopped punishing her body.

Regulate to Rise – Practical tools like EFT tapping and breathwork that helped her manage anxiety, stop spiralling, and show up grounded and clear.

When Fitness Becomes a Fixation – The dark side of transformation culture, body obsession, and how Georgie rebuilt a healthy relationship with food and movement.

Unlearning to Reclaim Yourself – Dismantling the “shoulds” we inherit from family and culture to live, work, and parent on your own terms.

Soothe Your Own Storm – Why learning to emotionally self-regulate is the missing piece in most women’s healing and confidence journeys.

Where to Find Our Guest

Connect with Georgie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/georgiestevenson

Shop Naked Harvest Supplements at https://nakedharvestsupplements.com

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Have you ever felt like you're playing small because the world around you tells you to “stay in your lane”? In this empowering episode of The Wellness Collective, I sit down with the unstoppable Lola Berry—author, nutritionist, podcaster, and now full-blown actor—who shares why she had to leave Australia to find true creative freedom.

We dive deep into how tall poppy syndrome stifled her growth, why she made the huge leap to LA, and how navigating fertility preservation with PCOS became one of her most transformative life choices. From the emotional toll of freezing embryos to the day-to-day LA hustle, Lola’s raw honesty and infectious energy will leave you feeling like anything is possible—especially when you build the right support squad and unapologetically back yourself.

Key Takeaways

The Role of Tall Poppy Syndrome – Understanding how Australia’s cultural bias toward humility can suppress ambition and impact women’s mental health and career growth.

Freezing Embryos with PCOS – Unpacking Lola’s personal fertility journey and how PCOS challenged her emotionally and physically through the embryo freezing process.

Building a G-Squad – How cultivating the right support network—from therapists to business help—can radically shift your wellbeing and resilience.

The LA Hustle – Embracing the highs, lows, and daily grind of LA’s creative industry while staying grounded in your wellness practices.

Fertility and Mental Health – The emotional aftermath of fertility treatment and how therapy helped Lola navigate the uncertainty and grief.

Wellness Practices That Stick – Daily non-negotiables like movement, therapy, sleep, and nutrition that support hormone balance and mental clarity.

Manifestation That Works – How visualisation, scrapbooking, and clarity on your goals can help you stay aligned with your life’s purpose.

Love, Distance & Growth – Real talk on navigating long-distance relationships, emotional independence, and partnership through personal evolution.

Where to Find Our Guest

Lola’s Personal Website – https://www.lolaberry.com

Follow Lola on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/yummololaberry

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