This episode is taken from my other podcast Cardiac Conversations, however I feel there is merit in sharing it here also for an increasing number of women who are struggling with POTS. We are seeing increasing numbers of active women and women in menopause who present with POTS. Whilst this podcast doesn't cover those aspects specifically, it is a general overview of POTS and how it impacts individuals. Let me know your thoughts!

In this episode, I talked with Dr Dr Natasha Andreadis - Gynaecologist and Fertility specialist based in Sydney, Australia. With Dr Tash we explore the use of the pill in teens, through to peri/menopause and the benefits of Menopause Hormone Therapy.  We also talk about Dr Tash's experience with exercise and the benefits, and how she approaches her fertility care from a holistic perspective.  You can find Dr Tash's podcast at all major streaming - as well as online at - https://www.thefannymechanic.com/about Her medical rooms can be found here: https://www.drandreadis.com.au/Who+is+the+Fanny+Mechanic+%7C+Ep+1 Dr Tash is on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/dr_tash_the_fanny_mechanic/?hl=en I can be found on IG, Pinterest and Facebook @charisnaturalnutrition and my website is www.charisnaturalnutrition.com

Dr Katie Schofield is a Registered Nutritionist based in New Zealand with a PhD in Low Energy Availability (LEA) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).  Katie came to understand more about LEA after experiencing it as an elite track cyclist, however it was 2 years before what she was experiencing was given a name. Katie describes herself as the 'go-to-gal' to get the most out of your body and your performances and with her personal experience in LEA as well as high academic qualifications in this area, she is a wealth of knowledge and expertise to give us insight into this condition.  In this podcast, we unpack; What is LEA, what are the symptoms, how it effects both women and men, the consequences of LEA and how to address it as well as a whole lot more! To find and follow Katie, you will find her on Instagram @athlete.nutrition.katie and her website is https://www.katie-schofield.com Katie is also available for online consults, so where-ever you are in the world, you can tap into her expertise.  You can find more about me @charisnaturalnutrition or www.charisnaturalnutrition.com

Shien is a Melbourne based open water marathon swimmer, who originally fell in love with the open water after clearing the bush in NZ. Upon moving to Australia, the open water became a solace for healing after a challenging period in her life. Shien has since done several marathon swims of 20+ km and tells of her experiences with dolphins, overcoming severe jelly fish stings and how she mentally manages long hours in the water.  Shien is absolutely inspiring and I know after hearing this podcast, you will come away feeling empowered and inspired in your own ability to face your next challenge.  You can find Shien and support her at @shientheshark on Instagram  You can find more about me @charisnaturalnutrition and www.charisnaturalnutrition.com

What is histamine? What is histamine intolerance? How do you know if you have it and how can you help improve histamine intolerance? We cover all this and more with Luanne Hopkinson.  A lot of people struggle with histamine intolerance and are not aware. It is an issue with active people through mechanisms not fully understood and can deeply impact a person's life.  If you loved this podcast - please give a review!  You can find more about Luanne at https://luannehopkinson.com/ and also on socials @happywithouthistamine  For more specific information regarding histamine intolerance and free downloads, you can also look at https://www.happywithouthistamine.com/ You can find out more about me @charisnaturalnutrition and www.charisnaturalnutrition.com Active Mums online program is available anytime to join to support your performance goals. 

Keith is a long-time runner and coach who developed a passion for technique after suffering his own injuries. As a result, Keith has devised his own program that will teach you how to run with excellent technique as well as faster and without injury.  Keith touched on a publication in this episode which can be found here;  https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2012/07000/Effects_of_Footwear_and_Strike_Type_on_Running.18.aspx  Keith and Heidi can be found @olderyetfaster on Instagram and you can find me @charisnaturalnutrition This episode is brought to you by Active Mums Academy - helping your bring your best to life and perform at your peak - check out www.activemumsacademy.com To learn more about my performance nutrition services, please check out my website www.charisnaturalnutrition.com or IG page. 

Alyce Garth is a Health and Nutrition Coach supporting exhausted women living with thyroid and autoimmune conditions so that they have the energy to confidently breeze through the day with it out it feeling like a struggle. She draws on her extensive qualifications as a certified Health and Life Coach, has a Bachelor of Health Sciences (majoring in nutrition, food studies and health promotion) and she has also represented Australia at the Triathlon World Championships. Following Alyce’s own challenging health journey and living with an autoimmune condition for over a decade she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and strategies with other women so they don’t have to go through the same struggles as she did. You can connect on IG with Alyce @alycegarthhealth

Naomi is a wife, Chiropractor and athlete who recently was part of the Zwift Run team at the Berlin marathon.  In this episode, Naomi talks about her experiences in how she came to be part of the team, the challenges mentally and physically as well as encouraging anyone that they too can do it!  I know you will be encouraged by this episode.  You can find Naomi on IG @drnae You can find me on IG @charisnaturalnutrition and at www.charisnaturalnutrition.com Enjoy!

Arabella is a dietician and nutritionist who specialises in the fields of weight loss and digestive health. Her extensive career has seen her move from private practice to food columnist, media presenter, and author of two books - Frugavore and Arabella's guide to Nutrient Dense Food on a Shoe String.  In this episode we talk about the importance of nutrition for managing autoimmune conditions, the microbiome and easy and sustainable ways to prepare and eat nutrient dense foods at home.  Check out links to the amazon store to purchase Arabella's books and to find her delicious recipe ideas.  You can find Arabella on social media @wholefoods_made_easy Link to amazon store -  https://www.amazon.com.au/Arabellas-Guide-Nutrient-Dense-Food-Shoestring/dp/1863957944/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=arabella+forge&qid=1628113796&sr=8-1

This weeks podcast is with Kate Smyth – Olympic endurance runner and now Naturopath and Director of Athletes Sanctuary. Kate developed her passion for holistic medicine during her career as an elite endurance athlete competing in the women’s marathon (42.2km) for Australia at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Kate is one of Australia’s all-time fastest women over the marathon and through her own positive experiences of naturopathy overcame injury and illness to progress from fun runner to Olympian in eight years Kate has a thorough understanding and appreciation of the unique needs of the athlete and the challenges faced during training, competition and recovery phases. In this podcast we dive into Kate’s own journey through her running career, and some of the issues she’s sees with runners in her clinic. This podcast was plagued a little by technical issues due to power surges so there is around 10 minutes where the quality of the recording is not as good – but please hang in there as it does improve and I don’t want you to miss the gold that Kate has to share. You can find more about Kate at https://athletesanctuary.com.au/ You can find more about Charis at www.charisnaturalnutrition.com