Well Woman

What does it mean to truly see yourself in midlife? In thisconversation with the wise and soulful Vasumati Hancock, we explore how the transition through perimenopause and menopause can become a pathway to inner repose and self-love for all women.

For too long, we’ve have been defined by external roles, cultural expectations or societal ideals. But midlife invites us inward in a beautiful way… to replenish, to listen, and to deepen ...

I'm so excited to share this rich and informative conversastion with Sonia Houria Rivas, the Founder of Women Make Waves. We talked about everything from being third culture kids, to food sovereignity, meditation, breathwork and the importance of returning to our ancestral wisdom.

In this episode of Well Woman join Sulin and Sonia for a conversation about ancestral wisdom, food sovereignty, breathing normally and urgency cultur...

Ever wondered if you're in perimenopause? And if so, early or late? Find out in this episode where I break it down and give you the typical symptoms to expect in early and late perimenopause. Find out how close you are to 'the Change'.

• Typical early perimenopause symptoms
• What's happening with hormones in early perimenopause
• The role of irregular ovulation
• The role of an oestrogen - progesterone imbalance
• Typica...

Step into the Bliss State with an open Heart in this episode of Well Woman. Dr Anna Young-Ferris joins me again to talk about the benefits of meditation not just for your mind, but for your whole being. In this episode learn about:

• The devotional aspects of connecting with the Divine through meditation
• How devotional practices are a form of self-care
• Anna's top devotional practices that everybody can do.

Yes! Anna chants the ...

Grief has many faces. It’s not always about losing a loved one—it can be the loss of a job, a dream, your health, or even a version of yourself. Whatever form your grief takes, plants have been our companions through sorrow for thousands ofyearsIn this week’s podcast, I’m sharing the herbs that support each stage of the grieving process—soothing teas, heart-healing lattes, and blends that feel like a warm hug for your soul. Maybe y...

For too long, women’s health—especially perimenopause—has been under-researched and underserved. But that’s changing. Enter FemTech—a movement leveraging technology to revolutionize how we track, understand, and optimize our health.

Today, I’m joined by Mayra Hurtado, Co-Founder and CEO of Prelude Health. She’s an MBA graduate, public speaker, writer, and she’s created a groundbreaking Womens Health startup, it’s called Hormony and ...

In this hearty episode of Well Woman I’m joined by seasoned Art Therapist and Wellbeing Coach and author Deborah Devaal who shares simple and effective tools and strategies to help you deal with overwhelm and anxiety. There’s been a 25% in global anxiety since Covid, with mental health issues on the rise and everything from urgency culture to a four-fold increased risk of depression in midlife for women affecting us all, there’s ne...

Dr Anna Young-Ferris is back! Over a warm cup of Tulsi Rose tea we plotted to get Well Woman kick started for the year with an episode all about the Art of Letting Go. Anna is always fascinating to  talk with and she’s given us all lots of pearls of wisdom in this one! PLUS….it’s a videocast, hope you enjoy the extra cues and insights with your beautiful eyes 😊 xo Sulin

In this episode learn about:

• What it means to let go when y...

Learn about different types of Endocrine (Hormone) Disrupting Chemicals and the effects they have on our hormones. This overview includes recent research findings on:

• types of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
• health conditions associated with EDC exposure
• prevalence of EDC exposure in humans
• herbs and nutritional medicines to support the detoxification of EDCs and heavy metals

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In this episode learn about the real causes and accelerators of endometriosis, a condition that affects 10% of women and girls of reproductive age according to the WHO. I talk about what the research is telling us about causes, predisposing factors and some natural treatment strategies.

• Read about stress reduction tools in my blog article on Cortisol Belly: www.herbalwell.com.au/herbs-for-cortisol-belly

• Buy Natu...

In this episode of Well Woman I talk about three herbs that have been trialled and come up tops for treating chronically elevated cortisol which is the driving force behind cortisol belly – the stubborn deposition of fat in the mid section that gives you a muffin top, spare tyre around the waist….you know what I mean!

If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the rig...

Are Tampons Toxic? Are Organic better than Non Organic tampons? In this episode I run through the findings of a recent study hailed as the ‘first of it’s kind’ to successfully identify several heavy metals and metalloids in feminine hygiene products, specifically tampons. Want to know what’s going into your body when you use tampons? Find out here.

If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens hea...

In this episode I talk about the healing journey and building your health literacy. And we do a body scan together, creating a communal healing space. This was a recording of an Instagram Live. Join in, relax, and enjoy learning how to love and nourish yourself from the inside out.

If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right place. With many years of c...

In this episode I talk about my favourite herbal teas including Chamomile and Peppermint, and how they work in your body, along with a healing mantra at the start and the end. This was a recording of an Instagram Live. Join in, relax, and enjoy learning how to love and nourish yourself from the inside out.

If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right pl...

In this episode learn about which herbs can assist you in deepening your sleep. This was a recording of an Instagram Live. I also do some controlled breathing in this episode. Join in, relax, and enjoy learning how to love and nourish yourself from the inside out.

If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right place. With many years of clinical experience...

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Discover the hormonal drivers in midlife behind menopot, increased visceral fat mass, shrinking lean muscle and more in this episode where I share:

• Foods that help, foods that worsen fat gain in midlife
• How to get started improving your body composition today
• My approach to a high protein diet for women in midlife
• All from an evidence based perspective

This is a recording of my webinar 'Wei...

In this episode discover what hormone changes could be behind common midlife symptoms and experiences like weight gain, fatigue, sleep problems, constant hunger, hot flashes. Once again we're diving into the mysterious inner workings of the female endocrine hormone) system!

This is a recording of my webinar 'Navigating Hormone Changes in the Midlife'. To watch the webinar video head to my youtube channel: https://...

In this episode learn about how your brain changes as your body transitions from perimenopause to menopause. What you need to eat and drink (herbal tea wise!) to future proof your brain for what can potentially be years of mental fog. I talk about fruits, veges and sleep as well. Everything to support your neurochemistry, hormones and stress response.

If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens...

In this part 2 of my interview with Darinka to talk about Vedic astrology, known as “Jytoish”, meaning ‘The Science of Light’. This is one very deep, graceful, intelligent women and she’s here to shine the light on just how much we can learn from looking at our birth charts through a vedic lens. From health to wealth to past lives and karma, we had a fascinating chat with lots of insights.

Discover:

- How your birth chart is a refl...