Welcome to Talking Clean with Irene Episode #52.   In this episode, Irene talks about all things fertility with Aimee Raupp, a renowned women’s health & wellness expert and a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist.   Aimee is referred to as the fertility detective because, for the past two decades, she has helped thousands of women overcome their health & fertility challenges figuring out what’s in the way of women health & fertility. She works with her patients on every level: mentally, emotionally, physically & nutritionally.   In this episode, you’ll learn: The connection between food and fertility The fertility diet and its benefits for different phases of your life The truth behind birth control pills and their side effects How to recover from damages caused by taking the pill How epigenetics can explain the differences that exist between women when it comes to fertility The key things to do and look at when you are trying to conceive After how long you can consider asking for help to fall pregnant The importance of combining Eastern and Western medicine techniques when it comes to fertility   Links and resources: Visit Nourished Life Visit aimeeraupp.com My Gene Food Connect: Listen to other episodes of Talking Clean with Irene Join my private podcast Facebook Group Follow Nourished Life on Facebook Follow Nourished Life on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Irene talks about all things gut health with Rachel Larsson, a holistic gut health expert. As a qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist, Rachel facilitates meaningful change in others wellbeing through increasing an awareness of mind, body, and spirit. We hear so many different things everywhere on what we should and should not eat - so many different schools of thought and diets promoted everywhere. Let’s get clear on why it is important to listen to your gut.   In this episode, you’ll learn:  What is the microbiome and why we can’t leave without it.  Where can we find genuine information today about gut health?  What are the most basic principles and small changes super easy to implement in your daily life (fibre, variety, herbs & spices) to feel better? What is wrong with gluten? What are the signs our gut is trying to tell us something is going wrong (skin issues, mood, nutritional deficiencies, abdominal pain, concentration)? What is the link between our gut and our brain? What is the link between our gut and our hormones? The difference between prebiotic and probiotic.  The truth behind fermented food (kombucha, sauerkraut…) and their benefits. What are the tests available to make sure our gut is at its optimal level? What are the simple tests we can easily do at home to see what may cause incomfort? How do sugar and alcohol impact our gut health? What can we have for dessert?  Is food combining really a thing?  A deep look into rice and the best ways to cook it What is best between juices and smoothies? The 4 key take overs from this episode   If you don’t have time to listen to this whole episode, here are for you the 4 main advices Rachel shares with us, and bonus: super easy to implement! Get your 5/6 serves of veggies per day Managing the mind and gut connection is just as important as what you eat: being present and mindful while you are eating. Make eating time, eating time making sure you jump out of the stress mode. Ask for advice and support. Visit your GP, a naturopath or nutritionist. Be reassured that eastern and western medicine can work together. Come back to a whole food diet, cooking from home where possible leaving out refined sugar.   Links and resources: Visit Nourished Life Visit rachellarsson.com.au Rachel Larsson on Instagram Connect: Listen to other episodes of Talking Clean with Irene Join my private podcast Facebook Group Follow Nourished Life on Facebook Follow Nourished Life on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, I talk to the beautiful Keira Rumble, the founder and CEO of Krumbled Foods. Keira established Krumbled Foods because she wanted to enjoy a healthy snack that was legitimately low in sugar, natural and bloody delicious, and that’s how Beauty Bites were born! Beyond being a successful entrepreneur, Keira is super passionate about nutrition and women’s health. She opens up about her journey with endometriosis and pregnancy loss (trigger warning), and we talk about the importance of listening to your body.   Key Takeaways:  What are Beauty Bites? Besides being the most delicious bite-size snacks, Beauty Bites are filled with amazing ingredients to nourish your body. Each Beauty Bite includes prebiotics & probiotics (good bacteria!) for gut health plus collagen to help with skin hydration, hair, skin and nail health. Keira discusses her experience with heterotopic pregnancy and the taboo around reproductive issues and women’s health. Keira encourages listeners to really trust your body, listen to your gut, visit the doctor and push to be seen. I love following Keira on social media because she is open about her experiences and is committed to showing her audience her life as it is. She tells me there’s a fine line between showing too much and too little and believes that if someone you follow doesn’t light you up, unfollow!   Links and resources: Shop the Krumbled Foods range online now at Nourished Life. Visit Nourished Life   Connect: Listen to other episodes of Talking Clean with Irene Join my private podcast Facebook Group Follow Nourished Life on Facebook Follow Nourished Life on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab a cup of a coffee and join me as I chat to Abigail Forsyth, the CEO of KeepCup. I own so many KeepCups, so I was very excited to hear about Abigail’s incredible business journey. KeepCup was founded in Australia back in 2009 as a way to minimise waste that is produced by disposable takeaway coffee cups. Now KeepCup is sold in 68 countries and has really made a difference in consumers behaviour towards single cup use.   Key Takeaways:  We discuss the impact of the changes to cafe culture due to Covid-19 and how Abigaile is navigating these changes. A lot of cafes refuse to use KeepCups to avoid contamination, meaning that consumers were forced to use disposable cups. KeepCup has just launched a stainless steel range, and the material is of such high quality that there’s no metallic taste! You can shop the new range and the glass cup range at Nourished Life. KeepCup is part of the 1% for the Planet initiative, with Abigail telling me that they donate 1% of their revenue (not their profit!) to environmental causes.   Links and resources: Shop the KeepCup range online now at Nourished Life. Visit Nourished Life   Connect: Listen to other episodes of Talking Clean with Irene Join my private podcast Facebook Group Follow Nourished Life on Facebook Follow Nourished Life on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm joined with Corbin Halliday, the founder of Three Warriors - a range of Australian made, certified organic tanning products. Corbin shares his heartfelt story on why he decided to launch a line of tanning products and what's behind the brand name. I'm so excited to speak to Corbin about how tanning makes you feel great and learn more about the Three Warriors range.   Key Takeaways:  Corbin had been working in the beauty industry for nine years when he was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. After his diagnosis, Corbin changed his lifestyle to limit the number of toxins in his diet and beauty products. He discovered many mainstream tanning products contain harmful ingredients, so he set out to develop a toxin-free, certified organic false tan. Tips for the perfect tan! Have a cold shower or wait until your skin is cool to ensure your pores are closed. Ensure your body is dried thoroughly before applying the tan. Wait at least 24 hours after shaving. Put your tan on in the bathroom where you have good lighting, not over the carpet like I did! Then throw on a robe or clothes while the tan develops (it won't stain your clothes!). Face Tanning 101 - Use the Three Warriors Tasmanian Sand Scrub 24-48 hours before applying. Avoid using cleansers, toners and moisturisers before tanning as these can interact with the tanning agents.   Links and resources: Shop the Three Warriors range online now at Nourished Life. Visit Nourished Life   Connect: Listen to other episodes of Talking Clean with Irene Join my private podcast Facebook Group Follow Nourished Life on Facebook Follow Nourished Life on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast, I chat with Tammy Aronson, the general manager of Grants of Australia. Grants is a family business, founded by Tammy’s parents in 1984, producing natural alternatives to traditional dental care and health supplements.   Key Takeaways:  In the late 1970s, Melbourne’s water supply was fluoridated for the first time. Tammy’s parents owned a natural food store and were not too fond of the idea of their family drinking fluoride and brushing their teeth with fluoride. They opted for “herbal toothpaste” that the kids refused to use! This sparked the idea to create their own fluoride-free, natural toothpaste that the whole family would love. The burning question – do we, or do we not, need fluoride for healthy teeth? Grants are neither pro nor anti-fluoride. Tammy believes that consumers can decide what works best for them. Grants have recently launched their first toothpaste with fluoride to provide an option for everyone’s needs. Having young children and teaching them the importance of brushing teeth is always a challenge! Tammy suggests showing your children what happens to unbrushed teeth and make them aware it is their responsibility. Get involved with the cleaning routine and make it as fun as possible!   Links and resources: Shop the Grants of Australia online now at Nourished Life. Visit Nourished Life   Connect: Listen to other episodes of Talking Clean with Irene Join my private podcast Facebook Group Follow Nourished Life on Facebook Follow Nourished Life on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I spoke to the incredible Brenda Tootell, the founder of JuJu. JuJu is a range of healthy, ecologically friendly and cost-effective menstrual products, providing women with a reusable, sustainable, safe and effective alternative to disposable tampons and pads. We discuss why some people are still so reluctant to embrace menstrual cups and how we can all work together to break the period taboo.   Key Takeaways:  Brenda gives me some tips on how to use a menstrual cup to make the transition easier. We discuss how they work, the convenience and ease of reusing the cup and the positive environmental impact a cup has compared to disposable menstrual products. Finding the right cup can be the biggest challenge! Juju offers four models that differ in size and shape to suit women who have or haven’t given birth and sizes for those with higher or lower cervixes. Finding the right size is a bit of a trial and error process, but once you find the right one, you’ll never look back!   Links and resources: Shop the JuJu range online now at Nourished Life. Visit Nourished Life   Connect: Listen to other episodes of Talking Clean with Irene Join my private podcast Facebook Group Follow Nourished Life on Facebook Follow Nourished Life on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with Chantelle Otten, a Melbourne based psycho-sexologist who is passionate about empowering people to feel great about their sexual health, self-esteem, communication and education. Chantelle feels strongly about normalising sexuality and has helped everybody through her practice, no matter their persuasion.   Key Takeaways:  Chantelle describes a sexologist as a therapist or psychologist who works specifically to change and normalise the conversation around sex. The practice of sexology isn’t well regulated in Australia and she advises looking at a person's qualifications and certifications before choosing a sexologist.  Make sure they don't just call themselves a sexologist because they have a keen interest in sex. We discuss common concerns that Chantelle assists patients with like sexual pain (technically called vaginismus, something that affects 1 in 5 women), low libido and sexual self-esteem. I ask Chantelle about the "honeymoon period" and how to bring back more sexual imagination and creativity into your life when kids, work and stress get in the way. Chantelle advises letting go of expectations, being present and most importantly look after our own needs first.   Links and resources: Visit Chantelle’s website for details on her Sexual Self Esteem course and private consultations. Chantelle's Spotify Playlist Visit Nourished Life   Connect: Listen to other episodes of Talking Clean with Irene Join my private podcast Facebook Group Follow Nourished Life on Facebook Follow Nourished Life on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, I'm talking with Claire Mitchell, the founder and CEO of ECO. Modern Essentials. This brand delivers 100% pure essential oils and blends at an affordable price, aiming to enhance health and wellbeing beyond the appearance of the skin.   Key Takeaways:  Learn more about the benefits of essential oils and how to choose the right oil for your needs from Sleep, Immunity, to Women's health; there's an oil for everything! It's no secret I'm a devoted user and lover of Magnesium. Magnesium has a proven ability to relax muscles and is fantastic for aches and pains. ECO. Modern Essentials developed a Recovery Magnesium Spray that is blended with essential oils like Black Pepper Oil to help soothe muscle cramps and even help ease children's growing pains. We bust some common myths about essential oils such as are they okay to use around pets? Is the Instagram fad of adding essential oils to your drinking water safe? Should you use essential oils topically on your skin? Listen in to find out which myths are busted!   Links and resources: Shop the ECO. Modern Essentials range online now. Products Mentioned: Recovery Magnesium Spray Visit Nourished Life   Connect: Listen to other episodes of Talking Clean with Irene Join my private podcast Facebook Group Follow Nourished Life on Facebook Follow Nourished Life on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, I’m talking with Sarah Wilson - author, activist and champion of the I Quit Sugar movement. Sarah is a passionate environmentalist and is currently in the final editing phase of her new book, This One Wild and Precious Life, due for release at the end of this month. Sarah and I go way back and I’m so happy we could reconnect and discuss all the amazing things she’s working on at the moment.   Key Takeaways:  Sarah is about to release her new book The One Wild and Precious Life, which she wrote to help us make sense of complexities and bring us all together. We discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the environment and how it has forced us to change our behaviours. Changes she recommends we implement or continue doing include, driving less, waste less food, don’t go to the shops as much and listen to and read independently funded news sources to feel empowered to make positive change. During the Black Lives Matter movement, Sarah interviewed a number of black activists and was given the same advice repeatedly to “catch up”, to rethink what we’ve been taught, make no assumptions and get to know what we’re fighting for. Sarah recommends checking out the #passthemic hashtag on Instagram to find the profiles of people of colour who we can all learn from.   Links and resources: Shop Sarah’s I Quit Sugar books on Nourished Life Beauty Pack on Nourished Life Travel Pack on Nourished Life Sleep Pack on Nourished Life I Quit Sugar: Smoothies, Bowls & Drinks by Sarah Wilson Sarah Wilson’s reading and listening list to beat climate crisis overwhelm Ibram X. Kendi’s, “How to Be an Antiracist” “Stamped From the Beginning”and “Stamped” Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor “From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation” Ava Duvernay’s film 13th Andrea Ritchie Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color” Paul Butler Chokehold Documentary Whose Streets Visit Nourished Life   Connect: Listen to other episodes of Talking Clean with Irene Join my private podcast Facebook Group Follow Nourished Life on Facebook Follow Nourished Life on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.