Fx Medicine Podcast Central

In this week's podcast replay Ambassador Emma Sutherland speaks with Natarsha Terreiro, an endometriosis patient, endo warrior and New South Wales coordinator of Endometriosis Australia, about her personal experience with endometriosis. Natarsha shares her symptoms, the process to diagnosis and how she manages her flare up. Importantly, Natarsha shares her experience with the mental and emotional load of living with a chronic disease and how others can provide support to patients with endometriosis. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-endometriosis-series-patient-emma-sutherland-and-natarsha-terreiro ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding y

Beth O’Hara shares her experience of 20 years with MCAS, most of those years undiagnosed, which has fuelled her interest to become an expert in MCAS. Dr. Michelle Woolhouse delves into Beth’s health journey with MCAS and Beth generously shares her clinical pearls on the atypical presentations of MCAS, the relationship of mast cells and the nervous system, genetic variants (SNPs) predisposing someone to MCAS along with treatment options that range from micro dosing supplements, neuroimmunology, limbic system balancing and vagal nerve stimulation. Make sure you check the plethora of resources, treatments, and therapies that Beth recommends throughout the podcast by heading to the resources section on our website. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/mast-cell-activation-syndrome-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-beth-ohara ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it

In 2020, up to 15% of Australians aged between 16-85 year reported high or very high levels of psychological distress and 3.4 million people sought saw a health professional for mental health support. In this week's podcast replay, Professor Michael Berk and Dr. Adrian Lopresti share the latest research on the association between inflammation and mental health conditions. They discuss the latest treatments for common mental health conditions and the associated research, as well as covering the challenges associated with trials, and the strength of their outcomes. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-evolving-science-depression-and-inflammation-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-professor-michael ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional i

Dr. Austin Perlmutter, neurobiology, mood and decision-making expert, joins our ambassador Dr. Adrian Lopresti as they explore the biological basis of “stuckness” in the mind and how the brain is influenced by inflammatory/immune triggers which results is certain behaviours and health outcomes. Together they discuss the relationship between sickness behaviour, neuroinflammation and their effect on the brain leading to our inherent tendency to return to “default”. Nature VS nurture is discussed where exposures from foetal development, childhood trauma and genetic influences can impact our mental and cognitive flexibility much later in life. Austin explains “disconnection syndrome” a modern conundrum where our brains tend to latch onto impulsive behaviours leading to cognitive decline. It’s not all doom and gloom as Austin and Adrian bring practical solutions to the table in the form of simple lifestyle adjustments that promotes behavioural change and reduce neuroinflammation. Find today's transcript and sh

In a world that has felt weighty in recent times, we shift the discussion towards the pursuit of happiness as Dr. Timothy Sharp shares his knowledge on the principles of positive psychology. In our podcast replay this week, Tim discusses his CHOOSE acronym with our ambassador Dr Adrian Lopresti, which is designed to support you and your clients to not only reduce stress, anxiety and negative thoughts, but also to elevate their mood and outlook to one of positivity and happiness. Tim also describes the importance of optimism based on reality. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-power-positive-psychology-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-dr-tim-sharp ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises q

Dr. Emeran Mayer, gastroenterologist and brain-gut expert and our ambassador Dr. Adrian Lopresti discuss the various factors from childhood development, every day life and our environment can all impact our gut microbial balance. Emeran brings insights into the impacts of maternal stress, diet, environment, and birth experience on a child’s overall gut health. He also shares how the Earth’s microbial balance influences soil quality which then has a follow on effect of the amount of polyphenols in our fresh fruits and vegetables. They also discuss how that polyphenol content in food not only provides various health benefits but can also modulate the microbial abundance in o9ur guts. Finally, the episode wraps up with an interesting discussion on time restricted eating (TRE) and how it can provide vast health benefits, not only on a macro level but also on gut function and at the microbiome level as well. This podcast is supported by excellent resources such as books, infographics, and articles which should n

Carla Wrenn, naturopath and educator, provides us with her insights into the important role the integrative practitioner may play in holistically supporting the oncology patient in our latest podcast. Having worked with our ambassador, Dr. Michelle Woolhouse in a collaborative care model to support cancer patients, Carla describes how she supports the cancer patient to obtain their best overall health, to reduce potential side effects of cancer treatment and to minimise modifiable risk factors to improve their health outcomes. Carla explains the complexity of the challenges faced by the cancer patient and how she supports them through diet, lifestyle and supplementation. Carla discusses the benefits herbs and supplements may offer for addressing inflammation, hormonal and blood glucose imbalances and stress while expressing caution on their use and discussing the hallmarks of cancer and the all important safety aspects of prescribing natural medicine for the cancer patient. Find today's transcript and s

Join Dr. Brad Leech with ambassador Lisa Costa-Bir on her inaugural podcast on all things Gut Inflammation. Brad breaks down the importance of functional testing for assessing inflammation, with a detailed discussion on interpreting the four major tests – calprotectin, lactoferrin, occult blood and Secretory IgA. Learn about the importance of personalising treatment for patients with gut inflammation and how to effectively use (and dose) key anti-inflammatory herbs and nutrients for optimal efficacy. Clinical take-homes for use in your practice will also include dietary recommendations and an interesting discussion on colon cleansing! Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/intestinal-inflammation-clinical-definition-testing-and-treatment-dr-brad-leech-and-lisa ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice o

In this week’s episode of the Summer Replay Series, we revisit our podcast ‘Breathing for better mental health’ featuring Judy Lovas with our ambassador, Adrian Lopresti. Our Summer Replay Series has been curated to both support your learnings in the natural medicine space, while respecting your need to relax, unwind and slow down over the summer period. You will find some of our more easy-listening podcasts featured in the series to allow you to listen while heading to the beach, the farm, at the park with the kids or unwinding at the end of a sunny day. We hope you enjoy our podcasts, and we look forward to sharing our new and exciting podcasts with you next week, January 24th, 2024. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/breathing-better-mental-health-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-dr-judy-lovas ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substit

In this week’s episode of the Summer Replay Series, we revisit our podcast ‘Be inspired by one of the best in the industry’ featuring Leah Hechtman with our ambassador, Emma Sutherland. Our Summer Replay Series has been curated to both support your learnings in the natural medicine space, while respecting your need to relax, unwind and slow down over the summer period. You will find some of our more easy- listening podcasts featured in the series to allow you to listen while heading to the beach, the farm, at the park with the kids or unwinding at the end of a sunny day. We hope you enjoy our podcasts and look forward to sharing our new and exciting podcasts with you when we return to normal scheduling on January 24, 2023. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/be-inspired-one-best-industry-emma-sutherland-and-leah-hechtman ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, n

In this week’s episode of the Summer Replay Series, we revisit our podcast ‘Working with Children in Naturopathic Practice’ featuring Kelly Gibson with our ambassador, Emma Sutherland. Our Summer Replay Series has been curated to both support your learnings in the natural medicine space, while respecting your need to relax, unwind and slow down over the summer period. You will find some of our more easy- listening podcasts featured in the series to allow you to listen while heading to the beach, the farm, at the park with the kids or unwinding at the end of a sunny day. We hope you enjoy our podcasts and look forward to sharing our new and exciting podcasts with you when we return to normal scheduling on January 24, 2023. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/working-children-naturopathic-practice-emma-sutherland-and-kelly-gibson ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is

In this week’s episode of the Summer Replay Series, we revisit our podcast ‘Psychedelics in the treatment of mental health’ featuring Jerome Sarris with our ambassador, Adrian Lopresti. Our Summer Replay Series has been curated to both support your learnings in the natural medicine space, while respecting your need to relax, unwind and slow down over the summer period. You will find some of our more easy-listening podcasts featured in the series to allow you to listen while heading to the beach, the farm, at the park with the kids or unwinding at the end of a sunny day. We hope you enjoy our podcasts and look forward to sharing our new and exciting podcasts with you when we return to normal scheduling on January 24, 2023. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/psychedelics-treatment-mental-health-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-professor-jerome-sarris ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information p

In this week’s episode of the Summer Replay Series, we revisit our podcast ‘Case Taking for Environmental Toxin Exposure featuring Nicole Bijlsma with our ambassador, Dr. Michelle Woolhouse. Our Summer Replay Series has been curated to support your learnings in the natural medicine space, while respecting your need to relax, unwind and slow down over the summer period. You will find some of our more easy-listening podcasts featured in the series to allow you to listen while heading to the beach, the farm, at the park with the kids or unwinding at the end of a sunny day. We hope you enjoy our podcasts and look forward to sharing our new and exciting podcasts with you when we return to normal scheduling on January 24, 2023. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/case-taking-environmental-toxin-exposure-nicole-bijlsma***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it i

Dr. Jade Teta, Naturopath, author and podcast host, joins our ambassador Emma Sutherland, as he describes the connection between metabolism, hormones and weight management. Working to define metabolism, Jade debunks the calorie-in vs calorie-out paradigm often relied on for weight management, replacing it with a holistic view of metabolism as a sensory apparatus within the body operating to respond to multiple stimuli including stress, hormones and temperature. Describing the difference between metabolic flexibility and inflexibility, Jade highlights the benefits of both a short and extreme diet and a gentle and prolonged diet for weight management. Turning to hormonal influences, Jade and Emma discuss the role of leptin, insulin, oestrogen and progesterone on metabolism and in turn, weight management. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/metabolism-hormones-and-weight-management-emma-sutherland-and-dr-jade-teta ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medi

Join Moira Bradfield and our ambassador, Emma Sutherland, as they deep dive into the various mechanisms that impact female genitourinary microbial balance. Moira speaks of soon to be published research on recurrent thrush from her PhD, the importance of L. crispatus, its relationship with oestrogen fluctuations, pre-conception and overall vulvourinary microbial health. Emma and Moira point to the fact that 25% of women experience recurring bouts of bacterial vaginosis and they discuss practical strategies for long lasting improvements including lifestyle and navigating the sensitive topic of sexual health, considerations with life-stage, when to test and what to look out for. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-cultivating-healthy-genitourinary-microbiome-emma-sutherland-and-moira-bradfield ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to b

Join Sage King, fertility Naturopath and Nutritionist and LGBTQIA+ advocate, as she discusses the importance of inclusivity when working with gender and minority groups in practice. Together with our ambassador, Dr. Michelle Woolhouse, Sage shares the importance of representation and understanding in the healthcare setting, describing the challenges and medical trauma individuals within the LGBTQIA+ communities may face when not represented or supported. Sage and Michelle have an open and honest conversation about the different communities that form part of the LGBTQIA+ title and how healthcare practitioners can best support these patients. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/supporting-lgbtqia-community-healthcare-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-sage-king ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care.

Join Sharee Johnson, registered psychologist and executive coach as she describes the landscape of practitioner burnout, including the contributing factors to increasing burnout numbers. Defining burnout, Sharee discusses Christina Maslach’s definition of burnout with our ambassador, Dr. Michelle Woolhouse, identifying areas of vulnerability for practitioners within the healthcare profession. Sharee refers to the PERMA model when explaining to Michelle how practitioners can support themselves to both evade and recover from burnout, focussing on personal safety and agency. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-workplace-wellness-preventing-practitioner-burnout-dr-michelle-woolhouse-and-sharee ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care prof

Dr. Cliff Harvey, Registered Clinical Nutritionist, describes the risk factors of long COVID, busting the myth that long COVID is reserved for those with pre-existing health conditions and extending it to healthy and athletic people. Together with our ambassador, Dr. Adrian Lopresti, Cliff highlights the role of nutritional status in post-COVID syndrome and shares treatment options to support those with nutritional deficiencies, while discussing the importance of a thorough dietary analysis. Rounding the conversation off with a discussion on lifestyle factors relevant to the management of long COVID, this podcast is a must-listen for all natural medicine practitioners. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/post-covid-syndrome-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-dr-cliff-harvey ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice

Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, psychologist, international speaker and author describes the physical and psychological impact excessive screen time has on both adults and children. Together with our ambassador, Dr. Adrian Lopresti, Nicholas describes the addictive nature of excessive screen and the impact this has on dopaminergic function, likening it to substance abuse. As a psychologist, Nicholas looks to the behavioural implications of screen use in children, describing the connection between screen time and impulsivity and the longer term consequences. While often associated with children, adults are not immune to screen time addiction, with research demonstrating many adults using screens as an escape from reality. Nicholas describes the implications of screen time addiction on the individual’s ability to connect with others and the correlation this has with increased numbers of depression. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-dangers-excess-screen-time-dr

Dr. Felice Gersh discusses the role metabolism plays in maintaining optimal mitochondrial function in our latest podcast with our ambassador, Emma Sutherland. As an experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Felice illustrates the connection between metabolic health and reproductive health outcomes and the impact metabolic dysfunction can have on hormonal regulation. We hear about changes to metabolic function across the lifespan and about metabolic ‘inflexibility’, the connection between blood glucose regulation and hormone control and the circadian rhythm. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/metabolic-inflexibility-and-mitochondria-emma-sutherland-and-dr-felice-gersh ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event somethi