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Guts and Girl Bits

Guts and Girl Bits

Guts and Girl Bits covers all things digestion and women's health such a period problems, gut health, hormonal imbalances, pregnancy and parenting related topics. Hosted by Sydney based Naturopath Alison Mitchell with various guests.

Learn about how to improve yours and your families health naturally and be empowered with knowledge.
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Alison is a Clinical Naturopath based in NSW, Australia. Contact her on Facebook or via www.naturopathnsw.com.au

All information is general and not a specific recommendation that replaces consulting with a practitioner. Please talk to your healthcare practitioner before undertaking any changes to your treatment regime.

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Essential Oil Safety & Sustainability with The Alternative Mumma - Episode 52 from 2021-07-30T05:22:52

In this podcast I’ve asked a clinical aromatherapist to join me to chat about essential oils. But it might not be the sort of discussion you’d expect – we’re not talking about different remedies fo...

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Brooke's journey with endometriosis plus how women's physiotherapy works with naturopathy #51 from 2021-06-05T04:19:27

I interview Women's Health Physiotherapist Brooke Blair (previously Hile) about her health journey.
We discuss how naturopathy and women's health physiotherapy can work alongside each other. <...

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Brooke's journey with endometriosis plus how women's physiotherapy works with naturopathy from 2021-06-05T04:19:27

I interview Women's Health Physiotherapist Brooke Blair (previously Hile) about her health journey.
We discuss how naturopathy and women's health physiotherapy can work alongside each other. <...

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Endometriosis - Natural Management Options #50 from 2021-03-28T11:11:21

As we reach the end of Endometriosis Awareness Month i wanted to release a little recording I made a while ago for women's health week, in which I spoke about Endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a ...

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Dear Daughters - Episode 49 from 2021-03-02T07:26:55

Have you ever wondered what you might say to yourself as a younger person? This episode is a collection of words of wisdom and snippets of advice from a collection of naturopaths, other health prac...

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Do your kids have Worms? - Episode 48 from 2021-01-04T00:04:14

You’d be surprised at not only how common worm infestations are in kids, but also how much something like worms can do to your kids. It can affect their behaviour, sleep, energy levels and more. Listen

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A Holistic Guide to PCOS - Episode 47 from 2020-09-29T05:05:06

PCOS, also known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a complex condition that can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life. One of the biggest ways it does this is by impacting on a women's abi...

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How to Manage Thyroid Nodules Naturally with Lisa Costa-Bir - Episode 46 from 2020-08-28T01:11:06

Naturopaths Lisa Costa-Bir and Alison Mitchell talk about thyroid nodules in this episode.
Thyroid nodules are typically identified thyroid an ultrasound and indicate the presence of a growth ...

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A Naturopath's Guide to SIBO with Kirsten Greene - Episode 45 from 2020-06-08T08:24:24

In this episode I chat with the lovely Kirsten Greene (previously Swales) all about SIBO and she shares her wealth of knowledge about what this condition is, and the process of overcoming it.
I...

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PMS and PMDD with Naturopath Lisa Costa Bir - Episode 44 from 2020-04-20T20:44:31

While PMS may be common is is not 'normal' and can be a sign of deeper hormonal imbalances. PMS can express in different ways (there are 150 different type of signs and symptoms that can be attribu...

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Elemental and Intuitive Eating with Clara Bailey - Episode 43 from 2019-12-29T00:53:43

I am joined with the ever graceful and wise Clara Bailey from Mediatrix Wellness. In this episode Clara shares her wisdom about elemental eating - how you can gain health and peace with your diet b...

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Thyroid Problems after having a baby - with Renae Bartlett. Episode 42 from 2019-11-24T09:36:31

After just having had a baby, being told that you have post-partum thyroiditis is not fun at all. You'd much rather put all your energy into your cute little bundle.
Potentially, many mothers d...

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Healing Autoimmune Disease by sorting out gut health, hormonal health and mould with Jenn Malecha from 2019-10-03T23:00:14

In this episode I’m joined with Jenn Malecha – also know as the (W)holistic Health Boss. I had a great time chatting with Jenn about her own health journey but she shared a lot of knowledge about f...

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Reducing Chemicals To Protect Future Generations with Tabitha McIntosh from 2019-09-23T05:44:56

I'm joined with Naturopath extraordinaire Tabitha McIntosh. In this episode of Guts and Girl Bits (formally 'Health & Wellbeing Podcast') we chat about how the chemicals in our food and environment...

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Easing the pains of pregnancy - with Women's Physio Brooke Hile #39 from 2019-08-07T01:40:31

How does your body change during pregnancy? How can you ease the discomfort of some of the common changes that occur and can cause pain such as pubic symphysis dysfunction, back and hip pain and ab...

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Coeliac Disease - How to take control of your health and healing your gut with herbs. Episode 38 from 2019-07-14T10:50:16

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes strong reactions to wheat. It can affect your hormonal health, mental health, nutritional status and more.
In this episode I chat with herb...

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Preconception and Pregnancy Nutrition and Supplements With Nikki Warren - Episode 37 from 2019-06-16T03:10:53

Nikki Warren is a Naturopath with a passion for supporting women and men through preconception period and pregnancy. In this episode we chat about the importance of quality nutrition during this ti...

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Herbs For Fertility - Health Wellbeing Podcast 36 from 2019-05-13T07:30:38

Interview with Kyra Howearth about how herbal medicine can be of help in couples trying to conceive.
We talk about tips for boosting sperm health and egg health, a little about herbs during IVF...

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#35 Naturopathic Approach To Low Libido from 2019-02-11T02:49:33

Join us as we talk about some of the common causes of a low libido, and discuss the ways this can be helped with naturopathy (herbal medicine and nutrition).

The guest on this podcast is A...

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#34 Breast Implant Illness from 2019-01-11T09:41:05

With Alysha Habgood
https://www.naturopathnsw.com.au/breast-implant-illness
Imagine this scenario:
You’re a woman who has made the massive decision to get her breasts enhanced. Perhaps...

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#33 Mastitis with Women's Physio Brooke Hile from 2018-11-29T01:30:14

#33 Mastitis with Women's Physio Brooke Hile by Alison Mitchell

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#32 Medicinal Mushrooms from 2018-11-07T03:30:28

Jeff Chilton is an expert in Medicinal Mushrooms. He joins me on the podcast to talk about all things medicine mushrooms. What they are, what they can be used for, why he chooses to grow his mushro...

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#31 Coconut Oil from 2018-10-24T22:00:03

Are you a little confused about whether coconut oil is actually good for you or not? I don’t blame you, there’s so much conflicting information about there, some information says it’s bad for you a...

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#30 Fibromyalgia from 2018-09-20T02:30:36

#30 Fibromyalgia by Alison Mitchell

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#29 Pelvic Floor Tightness and Hypertonicity from 2018-08-22T05:21:39

Pelvic floor tightness, pelvic floor dysfunction, or hypertonicity of the vagina is when the muscles of the pelvic floor are too tight. This can cause pelvic pain for women that just doesn't seem t...

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#28 Caring for Mama from 2018-05-12T05:33:38

The fourth trimester is a period of time after the birth of the baby that many don't know about. This period of time is technically classed as the 6 weeks after the birth of baby, however as you wi...

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#27 Chronic Pain & Inflammation - Part 2 from 2018-04-27T02:18:48

Part 2 of the Chronic Pain & Inflammation series, covering what natural methods can be helpful.
In this episode I discuss herbal medicine, nutrition (diet and supplementation) for dealing with ...

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#26 Chronic Pain & Inflammation - Part 1 from 2018-03-19T12:08:21

Most people will experience pain at some stage in their lives, however for some this pain can be chronic, at times severe. Many people struggle with the side effects of conventional pain medication...

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The Anxious and Sick Merry-Go-Round with Kimberly Vucurovic - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #25 from 2018-01-25T06:32:38

Some of you may feel frustrated, if you feel like you are doing all the right things but your health issues don’t seem to be resolving. Every one of you are individuals and have individual reasons ...

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Medical Marijuana - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #24 with guest Dr Rachna Patel from 2016-12-18T23:50:03

Heath & Wellbeing Podcast #24
Interview with Medical Marijuana expert Dr Rachna Patel.
You can connect with Dr Patel here:

http://www.drrachnapatel.com/
Her Youtube – Commonly ...

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Menopause Take 2 - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #23 from 2016-10-29T05:34:14

Join Naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Laura Yen who discuss all things menopause.
Topics covered include: what is menopause and what is happening in the body during this time, natural ways to r...

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Interview With Therese Kerr From The Divine Company - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #22 from 2016-06-28T03:25:10

Health & Wellbeing Podcast #22
Interview with Therese Kerr from The Divine Company

If I asked you to go into your cupboard and examine the labels of all your beauty products, I bet you...

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21 - Interview With Lee Holmes, Author Of Eat Right For Your Shape (Supercharged Food) from 2016-04-26T08:20:40

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful and inspiring Lee Holmes, creater of Supercharged Food. Lee has created several amazing recipe books and her blog has always been a source ...

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#20 Sleep - Health & Wellbeing Podcast, with guest Laura Yen from 2016-04-07T02:01:04

A Naturopath's Approach to Sleep
Sydney based Naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Laura Yen talk about the problems that can affect sleep, sleep cycles and why sleep is so important. Also, ways you...

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Naturopathic Approach To Acne - Health & Wellbeing Podcast # 19 from 2016-03-14T03:51:59

Naturopath's view of Acne
Health & Wellbeing Podcast Episode #19

Sydney based Naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Hayley Stockbridge discuss their approach to helping people with acne.
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A Naturopath's Approach to Eczema - Health & Wellbeing Podcast Episode #18 from 2016-01-13T23:42:41

Health & Wellbeing Podcast #18 with guest Hayley Stockbridge

In this episode Hayley and I discuss our approach to treating eczema from a naturopathic perspective. We talk about the link be...

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#17 A Naturopath's Approach To Diet - Health & Wellbeing Podcast from 2015-12-16T03:19:51

A Naturopath's Approach to Diet
Health & Wellbeing Podcast #17 with naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Laura Yen (Burton)

We chat about our approach to healthy eating which is based on n...

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Adrenal Fatigue Part 2 - What To Do About It. Health & Wellbeing Podcast #16 from 2015-12-02T07:07:58

Adrenal Fatigue: Part 2 - What to do about it
Health & Wellbeing Podcast Episode #16 with naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Lisa Costa Bir

0:00 Intro and Disclaimer
2:00 The stages o...

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Adrenal Fatigue- Part 1. Health & Wellbeing Podcast #15 With Guest Lisa Costa Bir from 2015-11-21T04:40:57

Adrenal Fatigue – Part 2
Health and Wellbeing Podcast Episode #16 with guest Lisa Costa Bir
In this episode Lisa and I continue our chat about Adrenal Fatigue, and this time we’re talking w...

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#14 Nutrients For Optimal Thyroid Health from 2015-11-14T07:28:31

Did you know that your thyroid needs vitamins and minerals to work properly? And that thyroid medication needs to be converted in the body to work optimally, and vitamins and minerals are used in t...

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#13 Naturopathic Approach To A Healthy Pregnancy- Part 2 with Kellie Holland from 2015-11-08T05:04:43

In the second of two sections on a Naturopathic approach to pregnancy, Kellie Holland from Tonik Health and I chat about some more common issues that pregnant women deal with such as fatigue, urina...

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#12 Naturopathic Approach To A Healthy Pregnancy Part 1 with Kellie Holland from 2015-10-05T08:04:58

Naturopathic Approach to a Healthy Pregnancy: Part 1 Health & Wellbeing Podcast, with guest Kellie Holland (Naturopath) from Tonik Health

In the first of two sections on a Naturopathic ap...

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Our Favourite Health Foods - Podcast #11 With Guest Laura Burton (plus A GIVEAWAY!) from 2015-09-11T02:32:18

This is a bit of a different style to the previous podcast/videos I’ve done which talk about conditions and naturopathy. In this episode Laura Burton and I talk about our favourite ‘health food’ it...

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How To Lose Weight Without Changing Your Diet (much) #10 from 2015-09-01T01:10:47

How to Lose Weight Without Changing your Diet (much)

Health & Wellbeing Podcast #10 with guest Lisa Costa Bir

In this episode Lisa and I discuss how to reduce emotional and mindle...

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Keeping Healthy When You Move, Coeliac, Pole -Episode 9 With Guest Ashley Hunt from 2015-08-23T22:45:19

In this episode I am joined with Ashley Hunt, a London based personal trainer and Health Coach.

I got to know Ashley when she was living here in Sydney through the health and wellness webs...

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Menopause - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #8 with guest Laura Burton from 2015-08-15T07:11:02

Menopause - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #8 with guest Laura Burton

Laura Burton from Burton Health is back and this time we're talking about menopause. We discuss the symptoms and stages o...

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Kid's Immunity - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #7 With Guest Kellie Holland from 2015-08-08T05:04:35

Kid’s Immunity – Podcast

I’m excited to share with you another video/podcast! In this episode I chat with Kellie Holland from Tonik Health about children’s immunity. We discuss some of the...

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Crazy 2 Calm With Melinda King from 2015-07-29T04:03:24

In this podcast episode I interview Naturopath Melinda King about her stress management program Crazy 2 Calm, and we chat about her recent New York trip where she explored healthy restaurants, atte...

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Ayurvedic Medicine from 2015-07-20T04:56:58

Ayurvedic Medicine - Podcast #5
I interview Naturopath and Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant Lisa Costa-Bir about Ayurvedic medicine and how she incorporates her knowledge from this into her pract...

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Stress and the Nervous System from 2015-07-08T11:04:12

It’s time for podcast number four, and in this one I talk with fellow naturopath Laura Burton from http://www.burtonhealth.com.au about stress, neurotransmitter health, adrenal health, ways to deal...

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Digestion from 2015-06-30T10:49:55

I talk to Naturopath Hayley Stockbridge (http://www.hayleystockbridge.com.au/) about digestion and answer some questions which cover reflux, constipation, children's stomach pain, bloating and glut...

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Reasons for Fatigue from 2015-06-24T02:19:03

Today I talk about reasons for fatigue. Energy problems can affect everyone and they come in all different variations - ranging from general sleepiness to chronic fatigue syndrome. A lot of people ...

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Thyroid Health from 2015-06-15T06:50:38

I talk to Naturopath Lisa Costa-Bir (http://lisacostabirnaturopath.com.au) about thyroid health.
We discuss the prevalence of sub-clinical thyroid problems, some common symptoms you experience ...

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