In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to hear all about his recent travels to Ikaria and Sardinia, highlighting the rich cultural and longevity aspects of these Blue Zones. Damian emphasizes the importance of whole food, noting that traditional diets in these regions are not strictly plant-based and often include saturated fats. He also discusses the challenges of maintaining these diets in the face of modern influences, the importance of community and social engagement in longevity and so much more.

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In today’s episode we are joined by Natasha Mason, mother, passionate meditator, educator, healer and creator. Natasha shares with us her journey in the wellness industry, starting with Nourish Melbourne in 2012, then, the impact of COVID-19 and personal losses that led her to deepen her practice in Vedic meditation and Ayurveda, focusing on postpartum care. Natasha emphasizes the importance of meditation and mindfulness practices, self-care and community, highlighting the need for community support during life transitions and so much more.

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In today’s episode Steph Pearson and I discuss the evolving landscape of menstrual health education, starting with our personal experiences to how we are approaching this with our daughters. We discuss the importance of early education, factors to consider for cases of early puberty and periods, cycle tracking, the importance of addressing early signs and symptoms, natural remedies for menstrual symptoms, the need for open conversations about periods and pregnancy instead of only defaulting to synthetic birth control and so much more.

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