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How Foods Can Drain Your Energy ~ with Functional Nutritionist Allison Samon

We've all heard the term, you are what you eat. It's true. But sometimes it's not just as simple as swapping out the processed foods with healthy whole food options.  In this episode, discover which foods and lifestyle factors that can boost your energy levels and which ones might be dragging you down. Tune in to learn practical tips and dietary adjustments that can help you feel more energized and vibrant every day. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their daily performance through bet...

A Little Life Update

Want to know why I've been a bit quiet around here lately? Tune into my little life update and hear what's been happening in my world. You'll hear about: Our recent family challenge How I'm helping hubby heal post accident What I'm personally working on for my health Product line update  What's in my garden  My Naturopath support update & more. FURTHER LINKS: 👋🏽Hey, I'm Naturopath Kasey Willson. I help busy women to rebalance their hormone and drop the midsection weight, wi...

Healing Your Hormones With Water Fasting ~ with Nat Kringoudis

Want to know what all the water fasting fuss is about? I chat with hormone health guru, Nat Kringoudis on her personal and professional experience with the benefits of leaving the food behind for a few days. We cover: Nat's personal experience with water fasting.  The health benefits of water fasting.  What is involved in water fasting- what's in and out for the 72 hours. When Nat wouldn’t recommend water fasting. What time of your cycle is best to water fast.  Tips around fasti...

When Cortisol Messes With You + Debunking Adrenal Fatigue

I used to have insomnia. When I first moved to Adelaide (from Kangaroo Island), the fast paced and noisy big smoke put me in a state of frazzle. I'd tried every trick and herb in the book, but I still wouldn't go to sleep until I was utterly exhausted. When I started studying, I put this and many of my other symptoms down to 'adrenal stress' and then I was convinced I developed a state of 'adrenal fatigue'. Well that's what testing showed too. But the functional medicine community was ...

Navigating Speech & Language Development ~with Speech Pathologist Chloe Cocks

Know someone with a lisp? Or perhaps you've questioned if your child's language or speech development is on par with their age? Maybe you feel completely clueless as to what to expect, as this is your first time around as a parent? I'll admit, I've found myself wondering at times if my daughters word pronunciations need following up with. Then I realise their actual age and have a giggle at my over analysing nature. But on the other hand, if small challenges in language and speech de...

Secrets To Stronger, Whiter Teeth...Naturally ~ with Trina Felber

Recently, I discovered a small hole in my eldest daughters front tooth. Naturally, I was horrified! Knowing just how big of a deal oral health is when it comes to disease prevention and optimal health, I wanted to take a deep dive into how we can prevent and heal cavities, oh and whiten your teeth....naturally. Trina Felber from Primal Life Organics joins me for episode 105 of the Back To The Paddock podcast.   What You'll Learn: What’s needed for a healthy oral health environment. ...

Nourishing Your Childs Brain For Learning

While there are different forms of schooling from one school or home to the next, I believe there are some foundations to support your little loves learning experience. Today I’ll share what I’m doing  with our daughter who’s just started reception, to help with her transition into school, to nourish her body for growth and development, plus fuelling her brain for concentration and learning. I’ll also add some tips along the way with how we’re navigating the not-so-fav aspects of school....

New Look & What To Expect From Me In 2024

Welcome to the new look 'Back To the Paddock' podcast! Pour yourslef a cuppa and tune in to see what I have for you in 2024. Love & laughter, Kasey   GET MY INSPIRING UPDATES STRAIGHT INTO YOUR INBOX:  SAY HI ON INSTA: @BackToThePaddock & @KaseyWillson.Naturopath & dont forget to click 'SUBSCRIBE' to never miss a thing ☺️    

2023 Recap, Life Updates & New Beginnings

The presents are unwrapped, Christmas feast (and leftovers) have been devoured and the year is coming to an end.     It’s that strange time between Christmas and New Year where you lose track of what day it is and you're given a chance to take a breather, before the new year approaches.      I find it a nice time to look back on the year, reflect on the highs and lows to gain clarity on what didn't serve me & manifest more of what I do want to feel and experience in the new year...

TCM For Preconception, Pregnancy & Post Partum ~ w Dr Beck Hoehn

When trying for a baby, and supporting yourself through pregnancy and post partum, it can be so effective to draw wisdom and support from multiple modalities and practises.  Today we are diving into the world of traditional Chinese Medicine. This is not an area of expertise for me, but I have certainly felt the benefits personally and in shared clients with TCM practitioners, for supporting a journey into and throughout motherhood.  I have with me today my very first international guest,...

A Story Of Love, Motherhood & Self Care ~ with Kim Morrison

Every so often you come across a special soul who manages to captivate a room, with her elegance, knowledge, kindness and beauty. Kim Morrison is a 5 times best-selling author, creative director of Twenty8 Essentials, an aromatherapist since 1991, health and lifestyle educator, business coach and mentor, master NLP Practitioner, hypnotherapist, Gottman couples therapist, advanced temperament practitioner and a multi-tasking mum and wife. Kim is someone who shares her passion for health, us...

The Power Of Homeopathy For Detox, Fertility & Baby Health ~ with Homeopath Melissa Kupsch

What if I told you there was a healing modality that is safe for everyone and is the second largest system of medicine in the world?  Introducing you to Homeopathy. Intrigued or perhaps a little skeptical? Let's sit down with homeopath Melissa Kupsch to learn more about how thuis modality can support detox, fertilty, pregnancy and baby health! WHAT WE COVER:  What lead Melissa to studying homeopathy and starting RMDY Collective. How homeopathy works. Common misconceptions around usi...

Navigating Breastfeeding Challenges: Low Supply, Over Supply & Mastitis ~ with IBCLC & Midwife Hannah Willsmore

Breastfeeding experiences for one Mumma can be completely different from another. It can also be an emotional roller coaster, especially when mixed with broken Mumma sleep.  There can be frustration, pain, exhaustion, overwhelm, heartbreak, but also an abundance of love & oxytoxin experienced throughout a mothers breastfeeding journey. Geez, some days you may experience all of the above! When it comes to nursing, like all areas of motherhood there are different techniques, challenges... ...

How To Be Wildly You ~ with PT, Yoga Teacher & Health Coach Steph Bartlett

Have you noticed that some days you feel on top of the world, ready to take on and win your day, where others you feel overwhelmed, irritable and perhaps even take it out on your loved ones? To live life as your happiest self, it takes practise to show up and nurture you. To honour your body, value your health and be wildly you. Today I open up this conversation with a casual chat with the energetic and inspiring Steph Bartlett. Steph is a qualified Health Coach, Personal Trainer and Y...

The History & Health Of Our Planet- Myths, Theories & Truths You MUST Hear~ with Cyndi O'Meara

I often find myself wondering about what the future world looks like for our little loves. I'm sure I'm not alone. If we took a night's worth of mainstream media, the wondering soon turns to worry with words like Climate Change and extreme weather events being thrown around. But as always, by limiting the mainstream media as your #1 source of information, you're missing some important truths. Instinctively, I've know for years that there was more to the climate agenda than what we're bei...

Navigating Meltdowns, Misbehaving & Respectful Parenting ~ with Holistic Family Psychologist Ashleigh Warner

Ever had moments of parenting that leave you feeling overwhelmed? What about frustrated, irritated, angry or just scratching your head with confusion? Yep, I'm right there with you! Parenting is full of moments that pull on my heart strings and fill me with so much love. Watching my little ones learn, grow and develop is so precious. BUT I'd be lying if I said it was all smooth sailing. There are certainly challenging times, that test my patience levels and other times that leave me ...

Tongue Ties, Mouth Breathing, Reflux & Orofacial Development ~ with Tash Duffin

Did you know the way you breathe impacts the way you look, think and feel... for years to come. So when we're talking about setting up your little ones for a thriving start to life, the way they breathe is a topic we need to lean into, learn and allow them to master.  To talk us through this important topic, I have with me Tash Duffin- an Occupational Therapist trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, paediatric feeding, infant and early childhood sleep quality and infant reflux. She is...

Cycle Charting For Conception & Contraception ~ with Jessie Brebner

Are you wanting to explore a side-effect free method of contraception? Or are you needing help to determine your fertile window, as you're trying to conceive? Let's explore cycle charting through the symptothermal method (for conception and contraception) with Jessie Brebner of 'Fertility Charting'. PODCAST SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode93  EMF PROTECTION: https://radiasmart.com.au/?aff=3 (use code BABY for a special discount price) GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBB...

Food, Farming & Intuitive Living ~ with Nutritionist Cyndi O'Meara

When it comes to taking health into my own hands, preventative health is what I strive for. Nourishing my body & mind with foods, & natures medicine, but also feed my soul with activities I love (even if my girls are right there with me). Sure there’s times when we go down with acute symptoms, but I feel confident knowing we have a natural medicine wellness toolkit on hand to support us through it. Of course, if needed, medications & emergency health care are there for us. I think it t...

Croup, Ear Infections & Avoiding Antibiotics ~ with Naturopath Ashlee Yates

  I was ironically pressing send on this post, explaining about how we'd lead a healthy lifestyle while on our most recent trip to far North Queensland. That's when it started to creep over me. The headache started pulsing behind my left eye, my body began to ache and my bed was calling me louder and louder. Despite the warmth under the blankets, my teeth were also chattering loudly. I was down and out. It took me a couple of days of being bed bound before I mustered up the strength to c...

Personal Growth & Parenting ~ with Pete Evans

Are you striving for a better version of yourself? Whether you're feeling pulled to overhaul your diet, bring more joy into your day, chase your dreams, improve your parenting style, or just do something for YOU, todays conversation with Pete Evans is one to tune into.  Pete Evans is an internationally renowned chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, key note speaker, author, television presenter and documentary producer. He also has a podcast called Evolve with Pete Evans, exploring nutritional ...

Love, Relationships & Femininity ~ with Lisa Thompson

Do you struggle when it comes to finding love?  Or if you’re in a romantic relationship, are you often feeling cranky with your partner? In amongst friendship groups, I’ve certainly heard my fair share of complaining when it comes to the men in our lives. Yes, I’m guilty of this too. A couple of years ago my dear friend Lisa started talking about books & programs she was learning from and how they had impacted the way she viewed men, relationships and the way she therefore began to dat...

Choosing Folate Forms For Your Fertility

So you know that folate is important for your pregnancy and baby health, but when it comes to looking at foods and supplements for your preconception and pregnancy, it might cause you some confusion. There is more to it than grabbing a folic acid containing prenatal off the chemist shelf to cover your needs.     As new research emergences, the way we prescribe folate is also evolving. If you’re wondering what the difference is between the folate in your foods, the folic acid in suppleme...

How To Poo Properly ~ with Naturopath & Colon Hydrotherapist Kirsty King

Are you pooing properly? I know, personal question. But as a Naturopath, toilet talk is a regular topic of discussion. Issues with pooing can range from irregular frequency, straining on the loo, to incomplete bowel movements with the feeling that there's something inside shortly after your toilet stop. This can lad to a cycle of abdominal bloating, discomfort, foul smelling gas and contributes to toxin build up and hormone imbalance, such as oestrogen dominance. Time to get out the ...

A Gut Healing & Homeschooling Journey ~ with Quirky Cooking's Jo Whitton

Are you curious about education options for your children? Or perhaps you're looking for gut health inspiration for you and your loved ones? This is an episode just for you. As my daughters 5 year old birthday approaches, I can feel the pressure of our schooling decisions for her getting building up. We've always had a Steiner school as our preference for our daughter, however our move to the country wasn't quite close enough to pursue this choice. I'm now leaning towards homeschooling, bu...

How The GAPS Diet Heals ~ with Integrative Nutritionist & GAPS Practitioner Elyse Comerford

As Dr Natasha Cambell Mcbride states "In healthy gut flora, a digestive disorder cannot develop." So have I got your attention?   If you're going around in circles with your health, feel like you've tried all the things for either small niggly symptoms or major signs of disturbed health and just stuck with where to from here, coming back to your gut health is likely where you need to turn. Yes, your gut microbiome and gut integrity is at the core of your overall health and wellbeing. ...

The Homesteading Way ~ with Mary-anne Mickan From Korinya Farm Gate

I don't drink milk, but I'm thinking of getting a milking cow for our little farm. Crazy right? But when I say I don't drink milk, that's the pasteurised version of cows milk. The raw, enzyme rich, fresh milk from our own cow will be something else. Oh and I'll be lining up for the cream too- delicious homemade butter on tap! I also think it will be so wholesome for my girls to grow up taking care of, helping to milk and of course, benefiting nutritionally from having our own family milk...

Reversing Thyroid Autoimmunity Naturally ~ with Dr Miranda Myles

If you're like most patients who come to me with their 'hormone health' blood work up they had with their GP, you have been told that your thyroid health was normal and often unfortunately dismissed. Something is often missing however- a test for thyroid antibody levels to check for autoimmunity activity.  If you have had your levels checked and they are 'in range',  heightened above the 'normal', or your health care provider hasn't checked this off yet, you'll want to pull up a seat and l...

Restorative Reproductive Medicine ~ with Dr Cathy Peterson

When it comes to baby making, the events of conception that occur within the body never cease to amaze me.  There are many hormones at play to do their intricate dance, follicles to ripen and mature, sperm to show up fighting fit and ready to meet the healthy egg, follicular tubes to be clear, the presence of nurturing cervical mucus and a plump nutrient rich endometrium, ready for the implanted fertilised egg to flourish. It truely is magical. Because of the intricacies involved, natural ...

How Light Can Help Or Hinder Your Hormones & Fertility ~ with Daniel Ebbett

If you're anything like me, you focus on nourishing yourself with whole foods, drink filtered water, take supplements to optimise your nutrition and the way you look and feel on a daily basis. You make an effort to move, follow mindfulness practises and you're working towards making your home a safe zone from EMF's. If you're not there yet, that's ok. One step at a time (my support here might help you along the way). But I have a question for you. Have you ever considered how light impacts...

Parasites, Candida & Cleansing

You know what I miss about life before my pregnancies and breastfeeding days? Cleansing!  Yes there's still ways to gently supply detoxification through foods like my fav ferments and gentle herbal teas, but I do practise caution when it comes to taking anything new and especially if it has powerful detoxing actions. If you're instead in the stage of life where you're ready to get prepping for bringing a baby into your world, or perhaps you've wrapped up your breastfeeding journey and fe...

Conscious Motherhood & Goal Setting

Have you ever felt a loss of identity? Perhaps you lack confidence or like most women walking around, you feel overwhelmed with life? I know Baby Mum life can certainly trigger all three for me at times.  I feel the pull between the inspiration and creative outlet of my work life mode, to living a life slow being present mumma, but also needing to show up and prepare nourishing meals and get things done to keep the household running. It's a lot! If you're in the midst of this juggling ac...

Our Farm & Reno Life Updates

So much has unfolded since my last update. We have since made the move to the farm and it’s been a bit of a wild ride navigating the renovations with our girls at our feet and majority of our possessions still in boxes.   To get an update of our renovations and the decisions we’ve made to make our new home a healthier one, tune into my last episode for 2023. What's Included: In this person life update I cover: >> What stage we're at with our renovations >> What paint and floorin...

Our Family Life Update

Hear about our big life news and why I'll be taking a break from the mic, in this mini ep.  PODCAST SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode77  PATH TO CONSCIOUS CONCEPTION GUIDE: https://www.glowingmumma.com/PTCC PATH TO GLOWING MUMMA PROGRAM: https://www.glowingmumma.com/path-to-glowing-mumma-mummatobe-disc  THRIVING BUBBA, A HOLISTIC HEALTH GUIDE TO SUPPORT & PROTECT YOUR BABY FROM NEWBORN & BEYOND: https://www.glowingmumma.com/thriving-bubba  GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRA...

Preparing For Postpartum & Conscious Parenting ~ with Melissa Ambrosini

If you are wanting to consciously conceive, glow during your pregnancy, feel empowered in your birth, love your postpartum experience and thrive during motherhood Wholy Mama ™ is for you!  Join now with my fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and baby health special bonuses, right here. When it comes to preparing my body and mind for bringing another soul into this world, embracing my pregnancy journey, creating a dream birthing experience and mothering consciously, I’ll admit, I could l...

Creating a Conscious Conception, Blissful Pregnancy & Dream Birth~ with Melissa Ambrosini

PODCAST SHOWNOTES: >> https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode75  WHOLY MAMA PROGRAM WITH MY BONUSES: >> https://members.melissaambrosini.com/a/2147520342/XjLSJ7ys  Reflecting our personal baby making journey, the tears certainly flow. The highs of falling pregnant, the heartbreak of our miscarriage, the healing stage before trying again, the hope of a healthy conception, the waiting, the joy of pregnancy, the emotional roller coaster while bubs grows inside, the moving birthing e...

How To Live In Sync With Your Cycle

Ever wondered why you feel, behave, look or perform differently throughout your cycle? Yep, the individual fluctuations of your humble hormones have a massive influence. Instead of dreading, pushing through or masking these changes that occur for you, what would happen if you embraced them? Cyclical living does just that. Allowing you to support your body and mind throughout the natural ebbs and flows of your menstrual cycle, cyclical living can even be tapped into in times of your life ...

How To Halt Hair Loss & Have A Healthy Head Of Hair

Did you know it is normal to lose 100 head hairs per day? Crazy to think. But if you are noticing greater amounts of hair falling out when shampooing, or thinning of your once luscious locks when looking in the mirror, I can understand you'd be concerned about why this is happening. Firstly, you’re not alone. Among the top symptom complaints women present to me with, hair loss is high on the list. No one wants to lose head hair. In this episode I will unravel the possible causes of your ...

Understanding Iron Deficiency & Infusions ~ with Clinical Nutritionist Steph Lowe

Have you been told you have low iron? Or is this something you’ve been struggling with for months or years now? Even if it’s not you personally, my guess is you know a sister, friend, mother or daughter who has at some point been ‘iron deficient’. But there is more to the story. Like many areas when it comes to reading blood tests, it's worth digging a bit deeper to really understand your results. You may not actually be deficient in the first place. Even if you have a true iron defici...

How To Move Through Anxiety ~ with Clinical Nutritionist Malissa Fedele

Do you feel the effects of overwhelm, stress or anxiety? Yep, we all do at times, but if this is starting to impact the way you feel on a daily basis, or contribute to debilitating attacks, asking for help is an important first step. Currently,  almost 1 in 7 women in Australia report experiencing an anxiety-related condition. With increased daily pressures, demands and expectations, I'm not surprised. Working predominantly with women over the years as a Naturopath, I've seen how this anxi...

Oestrogen Dominance & Endometrisos

If I asked you what you thought about your period, what would you say? Do you feel self conscious because of pre period puffiness? Are your breasts sore and tender too?  Do you dread the pain that you suffer with as your period arrives? Or is inconvenient a better description due to your heavy flow? If you're suffering from stubborn cycle symptoms, it's likely your hormonal system needs a service. These symptoms described are just some that are contributed by a hormone imbalance, calle...

Baby Mum Life Update

Now that we’re 5 months postpartum, here’s a Mum life update - what’s filling our days, hoe I’m eating to support my breastfeeding journey, sleep updates, challenges, what we’re loving and what I’m working on. THRIVING BUBBA GUIDE: https://www.glowingmumma.com/thriving-bubba GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/ GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  

Sleep, Iron Deficiency & Fussy Eaters with Naturopath Ashlee Yates

Ever feel like you're chasing your tail when it comes to your child's health? As a Mum, you're trying your best to provide healthy meals for your little love, but the fussy eating, sleeping issues, behavioural challenges or reoccurring infections just keep on knocking.  Whats the cause? WHY is this happening? Let me introduce you to a fellow Naturopath who might just have the answers you're looking for. Ashlee Yates is a degree qualified Children's Health Naturopath supporting childr...

Prevention & Recovery Of Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Muscle Separation) with Physiotherapist For Women, Kath Baquie

If you’re thinking about conceiving, currently pregnant, in your fourth trimester or even months or years post birth, abdominal muscle separation is something that may impact you.  I wanted to open up this conversation as I feel like this and other women’s health challenges post birth are not openly discussed and women are unfortunately confused and often suffering in silence. To help inform you, today I welcome Kath Baquie to the podcast. Kath is a mum of 3 young girls, a physiotherapis...

Baby & Toddler Q&A with Pinky McKay

I was a new Mum, not getting a lot of sleep but very hesitant to try the 'cry-it-out' methods that were presented to me. My motherly instincts told me there was a kinder way for my baby who seemed to be comforted by my touch and yes, mums milk. A friend had texted me through a link to a baby sleep event- I think she felt somewhat sorry for my lack of sleep. I'd heard of the name, but not yet had the energy to pick up any of her work so it seemed like the right time.  I went along solo (wel...

Our Fourth Trimester Experience (So Far)

Just like that, as I record this episode, four weeks has past since our empowering home birth of our Elke angel. If you missed the birth story, you can head back to the previous episode to listen in here. Yes, these weeks have included nightly broken sleep, feeding around the clock, loads of washing, plenty of nappies and I barely get a moment to go to the toilet alone. But the oxytocin is flowing from all the snuggles, skin to skin and suckling and I am just soaking it up as I know how qu...

Our Birth Story

As I look through our birth photos, I feel an abundance of emotions bubble through me. I feel proud for bringing our second baby into our world in an empowered homebirth, with no intervention or pain relief. I feel a level of relief that everything played out as we wished & manifested- particularly with having our 3.5 year old present.  I feel grateful of the wonderful support around me during & post birth. In awe of the way our baby entered our world and on the powerful date of 22 01 22...

My Pregnancy Experience As We Countdown To Birth

As the weeks of our third trimester fly by and we approach our guess date, we are getting so very excited to meet our sweet little second. I know from tuning into other Mumma’s, friends, family and podcast guests that every experience as a Mumma of two is unique. I am preparing for challenging moments, days and weeks, know that my priorities will shift and another layer of perfectionism will be released, as I navigate a newborn while being a full time Mumma to my active and affectionate th...

Placenta Magic

What comes to mind when you think of childbirth?  Often the precious placenta is left out of the picture and it's incredible benefits to Mum & Bub are forgotten.  As a pregnancy health Naturopath, one topic that I encourage expecting Mums to consider, is how to honour their placenta post birth.  While placenta encapsulation resonated for me and I feel really helped with my post birth recovery, I know Mum's who have had lotus births and others who have planted their placenta somewhere s...

Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba ~ The Podcast