Wellness by Designs - Practitioner Podcast
Welcome to Wellness by Designs Your go-to podcast for evidence-based education and inspiration in integrative healthcare. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in nutrition, herbal and naturopathic medicine, or sharpen your clinical and business skills, this podcast is made for you. Join us as leading practitioners and researchers share their knowledge, clinical pearls, and personal journeys—designed to support your growth and enrich your practice. So grab a cuppa, settle in, and let your continuing education begin. Show notes and references: www.designsforhealth.com.au
Episodes
What if adult acne isn’t hormonal after all, but an inflammatory signal from the gut asking for help?
In this thought-provoking episode, naturopath Asha Evertsz unpacks the gut–skin–brain axis and reveals why most adult acne is less about hormones and more about systemic inflammation, microbial imbalance, and stress. Drawing on years of clinical experience treating complex female acne, Asha reframes the condition as a terrain issue,...
What if one of the most overlooked tools in recovery wasn’t a therapy or a stretch - but a specific protein that rebuilds what pain breaks down?
In this episode, integrative physiotherapist Matthew Craig takes us inside the evolving role of targeted collagen peptides in real-world rehabilitation - from fresh surgical scars and stubborn tendon pain to cancer-related cording, fascia restriction, and the creeping loss of bone strength ...
What if the very nutrient celebrated for preventing neural tube defects is now tipping into excess, disrupting biochemistry, fuelling anxiety, and shaping the health of the next generation?
In this thought-provoking conversation, clinician–researcher Carolyn Ledowsky - now nearing the end of a four-year PhD - shares her evidence-based re-evaluation of folic acid, methylfolate, and the overlooked role of men in preconception care.
Car...
Detox Defenders: Polyphenols, Minerals, and the Hidden Battle Against Toxic Burden with Liza Twohill
What if the root of stubborn chronic illness isn’t just poor lifestyle choices, but an invisible toxic burden quietly overwhelming the body?
In this compelling episode, naturopath and mentor Liza Twohill shares insights from her 25+ years of clinical experience helping patients in regional Australia navigate the hidden impact of agricultural chemicals, mining exposures, heavy metals, and everyday pollutants. From her grassroots begi...
Feeling buried in admin when all you want is to focus on your patients?
You’re not alone. The naturopathic profession has long struggled with burnout as practitioners juggle clinical work, business management, marketing, and ongoing education—often single-handedly.
In this groundbreaking conversation, Amy Skilton and business mentor Tammy Guest explore how artificial intelligence is creating unprecedented opportunities for naturopath...
Could fertility struggles be your body’s way of asking for deeper healing?
For many couples, difficulties conceiving are the first signal that something more foundational in their health needs attention. In this eye-opening episode, holistic fertility expert Eli Huang shares how true preconception care goes far beyond hormones, drawing from her background in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), functional testing, and emotional heali...
Could one overlooked mineral be the missing link in cardiovascular care?
Magnesium might just be the most critical yet underutilised nutrient for heart health, according to naturopath and former heart failure nurse Gina Robertson. In this compelling episode, Gina draws on her years in cardiac wards and naturopathic practice to uncover magnesium’s profound impact on cardiovascular disease, particularly in conditions like hypertension...
Why isn’t your acne responding, no matter how “clean” your skincare routine is?
In this eye-opening episode, skin specialist nutritionist Jacinta Barbagallo shares why stubborn breakouts rarely start on the skin’s surface—and why real solutions lie far deeper. Together, we explore the three root causes of acne: retention keratosis, hypersebum secretion, and skin pH imbalance, and the surprising internal drivers behind them, from nut...
Is Cellular Energy the Key to Fertility Over 35?
In this insightful episode of Wellness by Designs, naturopath and nutritionist Belinda Kirkpatrick explores how supporting our cells' energy systems may hold the key to optimising fertility, particularly for women over 35. At the heart of the discussion is nicotinamide riboside (NR), a cutting-edge nutrient that acts as a precursor to NAD+, the essential molecule powering mitocho...
Is Ubiquinol the Missing Nutrient for Lifelong Heart Health?
In this eye-opening episode of Wellness by Designs, Dr Ross Walker, a renowned cardiologist with 25 years dedicated to preventative medicine, challenges the conventional approach to heart disease, statins and cholesterol management. Central to the discussion is ubiquinol, the active form of CoQ10, essential for mitochondrial energy production and a powerful antioxidant. Dr...
Is it time to rethink how we treat atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis is more than skin deep—and naturopath and award-winning clinician Rebecca Hughes is here to prove it. In this practical and insightful episode, Rebecca shares her integrative, root-cause approach to eczema that goes far beyond suppressing symptoms with topical steroids.
Drawing from extensive clinical experience, Rebecca highlights the importance of accurate diag...
Why These Drugs Aren’t Magic Bullets—And How to Maximise Their Clinical Impact
The sharp rise in GLP-1 agonist prescriptions – up over 42% in Australia since 2019 – is reshaping how we approach weight loss and metabolic health. But are we ready to support patients beyond the script?
In this evidence-informed episode, dietitian and exercise scientist Robbie Clark joins us to unpack the clinical realities of GLP-1 medications like Ozem...
Why Women Are More Vulnerable—and What You Can Do Clinically
Could histamine intolerance be the hidden driver behind your patient’s anxiety, bloating, headaches, or skin flares? In this episode, nutritionist and epigenetics expert Zelda Graham breaks down the complex interplay between histamine, methylation dysfunction, gut health, and hormonal imbalances—especially in women.
You’ll gain critical insights into the role of DAO and HNM...
Gut Health, Food as Medicine, and the Power of Simplicity with Lee Holmes
Clinical nutritionist Lee Holmes shares her personal journey from Crohn’s disease and fibromyalgia to vibrant health—and how gut healing became the foundation of her clinical philosophy.
In this heartfelt and practical episode, Lee explores the therapeutic power of whole foods, the impact of stress on the microbiome, and why gentle, digestible nutrition ...
Metabolic Endotoxemia: The Gut–Gut-Inflammation Link You Can’t Ignore!
Could chronic, low-grade inflammation be rooted in your patient’s gut? In this compelling episode, naturopath Steven Judge unpacks the emerging science of metabolic endotoxemia—where bacterial endotoxins (LPS) escape a compromised gut barrier and trigger systemic immune responses linked to cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, endometriosis, and more.
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Naturopath Anthia Koullouros explores the nervous system's critical role in healing and why repositioning from chronic stress into a regulated state creates the foundation for addressing persistent health issues.
Highlights from this episode:
• Understanding the four stress responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn
• How chronic stress directly prevents healing by prioritising survival mechanisms over repair...
In this episode, Dr Brad Leech shares the exclusive results of his PhD research, which produced the first comprehensive clinical practice guidelines for intestinal permeability.
Dispelling common myths about "leaky gut syndrome," Dr Leech explains why intestinal hyperpermeability is a legitimate physiological reaction—not a syndrome—and how his meticulously developed, evidence-based guidelines can transform clinical pract...
Did you know that one in four Australians could be silently battling hypertension without even realizing it? In this compelling episode, we dive deep with experienced naturopath Tracee Blythe into the often-overlooked relationship between blood pressure, diabetes, and the transformative potential of integrative medicine approaches.
With nearly two decades of clinical expertise, Tracee unveils the concerning statistics behind Austral...
In this episode, we delve into the world of qPCR stool testing, with Dr Tom Fabian unravelling the common myths surrounding its validity and reliability.
Throughout the episode, we explore the scientific evidence that underpins qPCR stool testing, addressing misconceptions and highlighting its role in clinical decision-making.
Listeners will gain insights into the types of conditions that qPCR stool testing can effectively uncover a...
Discover the exceptional benefits of vitamin K2, especially its form MK-7, as Dr. Brad McEwen, a naturopath and nutritionist, joins us to reveal the nutrient's essential roles in our health and wellness.
Gain insight into the unique structural and functional differences between vitamin K1 and K2 and how these contribute to our bodily functions, from bone health to cardiovascular wellness. Delve into the potential posi...
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