The Naked Naturopath Archives - The Wellness Couch
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMelissa Gearing is The Naked Naturopath, and not just because she likes to get her kit off! Mel is passionate about stripping back the seemingly complicated advice that surrounds us in the world of health and wellness. With six years experience in health food and three clinic spaces seeing clients one on one, she is able to answer all of your health questions straight up. Mel has never been one to beat around the bush and is fast talking and acting in life, providing answers that give you the knowledge and tools to make a change. Mel doesn’t believe in fads, one-offs or short term fixes and aims to give simple, balanced and practical advice when it comes to the health of you and your family. On this podcast, Mel will educate you on the use of herbs for healing purposes, the same way we can use food as medicine for chronic disease and preventative medicine. This is traditionally what herbal medicine was; The head of the house (usually the woman) would have an arsenal of local her...
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TNN 50: MOVE For Life
July 09, 2018 19:00 - 24 minutes - 40.6 MBThis episode is sponsored by Remedy Kombucha. With special guest Joshua Pole from Infuse Health in Newcastle! Movement coach and business owner Josh is on the show today to share his philosophy around movement and the ethos of the business he co-runs with his wife, Rach. What is “movement” you may be thinking? It’s a broad term, including exercises, sports, yoga, gymnastics, stretching, climbing, running, all within in a gym setting, to better equip you in your life. The movement way is ...
TNN 49: The Sugar Sin
July 02, 2018 19:00 - 22 minutes - 37.9 MBWith Australia now moving into the number one spot for the fattest nation in the world, and obesity now the highest cause of premature death, it’s time to address what we’re feeding ourselves, and our children. We have no idea of the negative short and long term impacts of feeding our families sugar-packed processed foods, aside from the fact they’re leaving us malnourished and sick. not to mention highly addicted. Mel breaks down sugar in this episode, what it is, how it is processed in t...
TNN 48: All About Breastfeeding
June 25, 2018 19:00 - 37 minutes - 62.3 MBThis podcast is for Mothers-to-be and new Mums, all about my experiences with breastfeeding and advice on this topic from an expert! Michelle is my guest today, who is a representative from the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA). We discuss how Michelle got involved with the ABA and her experience with breastfeeding in isolation, simple tips and reminders to start and continue breastfeeding, nutrition during breastfeeding and so much more. Together we talk about how breastfeeding ...
TNN 47: All About Soy
June 18, 2018 19:00 - 25 minutes - 43.2 MBA controversial podcast all about SOY! The history of soy, where it came from and how it is used in Asian countries, how it was introduced into Australia and the perception of soy as a health food are all covered in this informative show. There are many misconceptions out there about soy and these are busted, along with understanding the difference between fermented and un-fermented soy products. Did you know the majority of soy crops are genetically modified? Even the organic products no...
TNN 46: The First Six Weeks With BABIES
June 11, 2018 19:00 - 22 minutes - 37.5 MBFellow naturopath Cheree Sheldon joins me on the show this week (as do our babies, Callie and Sage). We both have recently given birth and previously spoken about natural health in pre and post pregnancy. We wanted to follow up some of the previous podcasts (episode 36, 38, 41) and honestly speak about what has been happening with our babies and how we have been looking after ourselves. Cheree speaks about mastitis and how she treated herself during this time, both of us talk about breastf...
TNN 45: Exercise Is Medicine
June 04, 2018 19:00 - 16 minutes - 28.8 MBSam Larkings, accredited exercise physiologist and personal trainer (and Mel’s husband) is our special guest on this episode! Sam helps us understand what an exercise physiologist is and explains how exercise can be as effective if not more effective than medicine in treating and preventing various conditions. The majority of Sam clients see him for weight loss and mental health management, as well as chronic disease treatment. Sam uses exercise like a prescription and sees amazing result...
TNN 44: All About Gut Health
May 28, 2018 19:00 - 31 minutes - 51.8 MBOn the show today, Mel shares her struggle with eliminating a parasite back in 2014 and how this lead her to creating gut healing cookbooks and helping her clients restore their digestive health. She takes you through the history of gut health, how the digestive system works and talks about common digestive concerns including leaky gut and auto-immune diseases. Also covered is the gut-brain connection, which is super important and who needs probiotics in their life and how medicinal foods ...
TNN 43: Winter Wellness
May 21, 2018 19:00 - 33 minutes - 55.2 MBVery timely episode as we head into the cooler months here in Australia! This episode was brought to you by special request, so thankyou so much for your emails. Mel tackles antibiotics first up on this episode, shedding some light on the industry, immunity and the impact antibiotics has on this. Herbal medicine is all about PREVENTION! Enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal. Echinacea is one of the key herbs for enhancing immunity, but quality is key. Specific herbs of course can...
TNN 42: Food, Mood & More
May 14, 2018 19:00 - 44 minutes - 71.8 MBOn this episode, Mel chats to the lovely Lolly from The Bliss Bomb Project. Being an ex-chef, Lolly has experienced the journey of burnout that seems to be so common in the hospitality industry, going through anxiety and depression before stumbling upon a new career in natural health and is now studying as a naturopath. She has a gorgeous website where she shares her favourite whole food recipes, alongside interesting information about natural health products and glimpses into her life as ...
TNN 41: Natural Health & Treatments For Babies
May 07, 2018 19:00 - 15 minutes - 26.2 MBOn this episode, Mel discusses natural treatments for babies and young children, what they can take from a natural medicine perspective and how they benefit them. Natural medicine treatments mentioned include: Rescue Remedy Magnesium (wipes) Homeopathics Warm baths/showers Supplements. The post TNN 41: Natural Health & Treatments For Babies appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
TNN 40: What Is Chronic Fatigue?
May 01, 2018 02:30 - 40 minutes - 66.3 MBThis episode features Milly from The Healthy Cocktail! Find more about The Healthy Cocktail here. Milly shares her journey with chronic fatigue, and how she managed to get her health back from not even be able to get off the lounge to now running a successful juice business. She speaks about how she started to notice what foods she was consuming were affecting her body and making her condition worse. We speak about how chronic fatigue develops, what symptoms are indicative of the conditio...
TNN 39: All About Thyroid
April 23, 2018 19:00 - 34 minutes - 56.6 MBSonia McNaughton joins me today to discuss all things thyroid health! She shares her personal story with her own thyroid condition and how she managed to recover, thus transforming her whole life and career. Together, we: • give a general overview of thyroid symptoms • discuss the variations between different conditions • how to bring symptoms up with your medical professional • how to work with thyroid conditions • different testing for thyroid And so much more! Sonia also sha...
TNN 38: Being A New Mum
April 09, 2018 19:00 - 21 minutes - 35.9 MBAn honest and open chat about Mel’s first few months of being a new mother! Mel chats about the experience of becoming a Mum, the preparation before and after, the pressure on women around having a baby, breastfeeding, anxiety and much more. A must listen for any new mums or expecting mums, or anyone interested Listen In The post TNN 38: Being A New Mum appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
TNN 37: Healthy Planet #101 – Composting & Recycling
March 26, 2018 18:00 - 44 minutes - 72.4 MBMy friend Sara Collins joins me on the podcast today for a comprehensive discussion on all things composting & recycling in the home. After the War On Waste aired earlier this year, there has been so much interest in how to reduce the amount of wastage in our lives. I was so inspired by this I have written a blog about it too, which you can find here, as well as research more ways I could reduce my own wastage. Did you know what you put in the bin often does not break down, even if it say...
TNN 36: Pregnancy Exposed
March 12, 2018 18:02 - 32 minutes - 52.8 MBI have had SO many questions and comments about my pregnancy that I decided to do a whole podcast episode about it! This chat is open and honest, from pre-conception, to discovering I was pregnant, through to my battle with “morning” sickness and how this pregnancy has affected my life so far. I do get a little emotional during this episode (blame the hormones!), but I really enjoyed sharing my own thoughts and experiences of this journey so far. I think it’s so important to address choic...
TNN 35: Nutrition, Done Naturally! With Steph Lowe
March 12, 2018 18:01 - 55 minutes - 78.1 MBIt was such a thrill to catch up with Steph Lowe, The Natural Nutritionist on this episode! We share much the same philosophy around food and are passionate about sharing this with our clients and community. Steph has a fantastic new book out called “The Real Food Athlete”, so we chat about that, as well as our support for the “JERF” approach to eating (Just Eat Real Food). We cover off on the low carbohydrate/high fat diet that we often prescribe to our clients and why this works for mos...
TNN 34: A Healthy Cocktail?
March 12, 2018 18:00 - 42 minutes - 70.4 MBThis episode is proudly brought to you by our wellness lovechild, The Ultimate Cleanse Package. Head to thehealthycocktail.com.au and chose the Ultimate Cleanse Package from the home page. The queen of healthy juices, mylks and cleansing is here! Introducing Milly from The Healthy Cocktail, amazing Newcastle-based cold-pressed juice and cleanse business. I was so excited to chat to Milly about superfoods, cleansing and all things wellness. Milly is an alchemist of beverages, with an aim ...
TNN #29 Reduce Your Waste!
August 28, 2017 05:51 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBToday’s episode is brought to you by Remedy Kombucha! Raw, unpasteurised and certified organic. Get some bubbles in your life today! My friend Sara Collins joins me on the podcast today for a comprehensive discussion on all things composting and recycling in the home. After the War On Waste aired earlier this year, there has been so much interest in how to reduce the amount of wastage in our lives. I was so inspired by this I have written a blog about it too, which you can find here, as w...
TNN #28 Sleep Hygiene & Herbs
August 13, 2017 23:27 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBToday’s episode is brought to you by Remedy Kombucha! Raw, unpasteurised and certified organic. Get some bubbles in your life today! SLEEP comes up so much, not only with my clients but with people I speak to in day to day life. Many of you, it seems, are afraid of using herbs and supplements to help assist in sleeping, because you don’t want to become reliant on them. However, there are many very effective natural remedies available which help you fall asleep and stay asleep if you are st...
TNN #27 Essential Oils Uncovered
July 31, 2017 02:27 - 24 minutes - 33 MBThis podcast is brought to you by MG Herbs and The Healthy Cocktail’s love-child, The Ultimate Cleanse Package. We believe she is the ULTIMATE in cleansing. To get more love in your life, join us here. Special guest Cindra Banks joins the podcast today for an open discussion about essential oils, how to use them and how we recommend not to use them. Learn about aromatherapy, the use of oils internally and what I have learnt about oils as a naturopath, the philosophy around using a whole pl...
TNN #26 What I Do!
July 16, 2017 00:34 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBI thought it was high time I told you a little more about what I do! Being a medical herbalist is such an interesting and intriguing field. Many people have no idea what a herbalist does and how we may be able to help them. I have spent many years in my own business educating people about traditional medicine and the natural approach to health that we take. A personal chat, as I reveal what it was like when I began working as a herbalist and my first ever presentation about what herbal me...
TNN #25 Milly From The Healthy Cocktail
July 02, 2017 00:12 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBThis episode is proudly brought to you by our wellness lovechild, The Ultimate Cleanse Package. Head to thehealthycocktail.com.au and chose the Ultimate Cleanse Package from the home page. The queen of healthy juices, mylks and cleansing is here! Introducing Milly from The Health Cocktail, amazing Newcastle-based cold-pressed juice and cleanse business. I was so excited to chat to Milly about superfoods, cleansing and all things wellness. Milly is an alchemist of beverages, with an aim ...
TNN #24 The Natural Nutritionist
June 18, 2017 20:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBIt was such a thrill to catch up with Steph Lowe, The Natural Nutritionist on this episode! We share much the same philosophy around food and are passionate about sharing this with our clients and community. Steph has a fantastic new book out called “The Real Food Athlete”, so we chat about that, as well as our support for the “JERF” approach to eating (Just Eat Real Food). We cover off on the low carbohydrate/high fat diet that we often prescribe to our clients and why this works for mos...
TNN #23 Eat REAL Food With Richie From Core Espresso
June 05, 2017 01:53 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBOn this episode, we catch up with Richie, owner of Core Espresso (Darby Street, Newcastle) to chat all things REAL food. Richie called his cafe “Core” to represent nourishing his customers from the inside out, which he certainly does very well. Core Espresso offers simple, minimal and tasty whole foods, taking a unique real food approach to cafe dining. As two real food nerds, we had a great discussion about eating seasonally and locally, making cooking simple, fermented foods and drinks a...
TNN #22 The Bliss Bomb Project With Lolly
May 22, 2017 00:45 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBThis podcast is sponsored by The Ultimate Cleanse Package by MG Herbs and The Healthy Cocktail. Get cleansed now! On this episode, I chat to the lovely Lolly from The Bliss Bomb Project. Lolly approached me to be on the show to share her views on life, love, food and natural health. Being an ex-chef, Lolly has experienced the journey of burnout that seems to be so common in the hospitality industry, going through anxiety and depression before stumbling upon a new career in natural health ...
TNN #21 The Truth About My Pregnancy
May 07, 2017 22:44 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBI have had SO many questions and comments about my pregnancy that I decided to do a whole podcast episode about it! This chat is open and honest, from pre-conception, to discovering I was pregnant, through to my battle with “morning” sickness and how this pregnancy has affected my life so far. I do get a little emotional during this episode (blame the hormones!), but I really enjoyed sharing my own thoughts and experiences of this journey so far. I think it’s so important to address choic...
TNN #20 Health Benefits Of Herbal Tea With Infuse
April 25, 2017 02:53 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBOn this episode, we have special guest and fellow naturopath Hayley Hinton from Infuse Herbal Teas! It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Hayley and talk all things tea. Hayley has a unique take on prescribing and using herbs, preferring to offer them in their whole form as part of her healthy herbal tea range. We discuss the health benefits of herbal teas and the beautiful rituals around drinking and serving tea. Hayley is extremely passionate about herbs and her herbal teas are ...
TNN #19 Winter Wellness
April 12, 2017 05:08 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBVery timely episode as we head into the cooler months here in Australia! This episode was brought to you by special request, so thankyou so much for your emails. Mel tackles antibiotics first up on this episode, shedding some light on the industry, immunity and the impact antibiotics has on this. Herbal medicine is all about PREVENTION! Enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal. Echinacea is one of the key herbs for enhancing immunity, but quality is key. Specific herbs of course can...
TNN #18 TRANSFORM Your Life!
March 28, 2017 22:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBMel discusses her unique, holistic and comprehensive online program on today’s podcast. 14 Days To Transform Your Life is exactly that – Two weeks to cleanse your body and mind, kickstart healthy shifts and inspire lifelong change for you and your family. This is not a quick fix, nor is any starvation involved and Mel explains exactly how detox processes work and why this program is more sustainable than any other commercial cleanses. 14 Days To Transform Your Life will give your body a m...
TNN #17 Herbs, Herbs, Herbs!
March 15, 2017 02:35 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBMel talks all things herbs on this episode! Get up close and personal with those deliciously powerful natural remedies. Ever wanted to know what goes into a herbal mix and why? Then listen closely. Some of Mel’s favourite herbs are discussed here: St Johns Wort, Marshmallow, Liquorice and Withania. Discover what they are and what their amazing properties are! Don’t forget to pre-order your copy of Mel’s brand new book, The Gut Blueprint, coming out next month. Want to know more about ...
TNN #16 The MINDFUL Blueprint
March 01, 2017 03:14 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBCindra (Holistic Health Honey) joins me today as we discuss our BRAND NEW program, The Mindful Blueprint. This podcast breaks down each of the ten weeks of this comprehensive, life changing program and why we have put this together. If you missed it, we speak more about mindful living and why we do this back in episode nine (Mindful Diet = Mindful Life). Habit changing, mind blowing, life makeover…These are some of the phrases you will utter when you take part in our Mindful Blueprint pro...
TNN #15 To Keto Or Not To Keto?
February 23, 2017 04:34 - 21 minutes - 30 MBMel addresses the trending diet of the moment (mentioned in episode 13 with Damian Kristof), ketosis and the ketonic diet. This podcast discusses the word “diet”, what it really means and how a therapeutic diet works. Mel talks about how using a therapeutic diet long term can have negative effects not only on our physical bodies, but on our mental health as well. MACRONUTRIENTS are key (as you would know if you have ever come to see me), get ready to be educated and take some notes. And ...
TNN #14 Make 2017 Mindful With Mel
February 15, 2017 22:42 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBMel makes a HUGE announcement on this week’s podcast! Get to know your beautiful founder of MG Herbs, Mel and hear all about her intentions, ambitions and offers for this year. Mel discusses the “mindfulness” trend and what it means for you and your life and how she uses mindfulness in her work life. Note from Cindra – Mindfulness blog coming soon! Stay tuned to The Naked Naturopath Blog here. Join Cindra and Mel for our unique, easy to follow online program called The Mindful Blueprint!...
TNN #13 Nurturing, Nourishing Nutrition! with Dr Damian Kristof
February 07, 2017 23:39 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBThis week, I am thrilled to be joined by the one and only Damian Kristof, nutritionist, co-founder of The Wellness Couch (and the fabulous Wellness Guys podcast), chiropractor, speaker, naturopath and founder of Forage Cereal. I am so inspired by the path Damian has carved out for himself and aspire to follow in his footsteps, thus it was such an honour to have him on the show! Damian has over 20 years of experience and an in-depth knowledge of the body, nervous system, food functions and ...
TNN #12 Get Cooking with Ben from Apothecary Kitchen
January 31, 2017 04:36 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBWhat is the Apothecary Kitchen?! A vegetable only cafe, almost exclusively locally sourced with a casual, homely vibe, situated in Hamilton, Newcastle (Australia). The intention for the customer is to interact with the staff to find out what is on offer (there are no menus), making the experience one of connection and discovery. Ben talks us through the journey of the business, evolving out of a traditional style cafe into a completely unique and one-of-a-kind dining experience, how him a...
TNN #11 What Moves You with Greg Woulfe
January 25, 2017 02:44 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week I chatted to PT and former sponsored athlete Greg Woulfe. Join us for an insightful chat about the importance of prioritising your own health and wellness as part of your fitness regime and finding a type of exercise that you love! Plus Greg shares his journey from being unhealthy, unfit and overweight to becoming healthier before then burning out, to finally making the shift to a balanced, well life (with help and support of herbs/supplements from me!). We talk about the benefi...
TNN #10 Why You Need A Break with Holistic Health Honey
January 18, 2017 03:01 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBCindra (aka Holistic Health Honey) joins me again on the podcast this week to chat about WHY we all need to take regular breaks (holidays, vacations, retreats!), fears you may have around committing to taking a break and WHY we’d love to have you at our upcoming retreat, MAKE THE SHIFT! We discuss our experiences with taking breaks and how we have both prioritised these in our busy entrepreneurial lives, because we know (and have felt) how important forced time out is. No matter what your ...
TNN #9 Mindful Diet = Mindful Life with Holistic Health Honey
January 09, 2017 03:08 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBFor those of you that know me, I do love my meat (organic, ethically and sustainably sourced of course)! But, I do get many questions about being vegetarian and vegan, and how clients can sustain this in a healthy way. I brought in a plant based expert to chat about sustaining a healthy lifestyle. Holistic Health Honey (aka Cindra Banks) is a holistic health coach and yoga teacher, who is passionate about eating whole foods and living an ethical and sustainable lifestyle. This was such a ...
TNN #8 – Wellness In Action with the Living Moving Being Team
January 03, 2017 21:07 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBOn the last full length podcast, I was joined by my husband Sam who works with me providing wellness packages encompassing herbal medicine, nutrition and fitness. In this episode, I am joined by another wellness power couple, Tim and Chriss Mogg, otherwise known as Living Moving Being! The Moggs share their passion for fitness and wellness, how they started working in this industry and what it’s like building a business with your spouse. It was also fun to chat about why I got into exerci...
SPECIAL HOLIDAY EPISODE with Bailey
December 27, 2016 05:51 - 4 minutes - 5.92 MBSuper cute and super short chat with gorgeous little Bailey (daughter of Cheree, who has been on this podcast previously). Bailey shares with us her wealth of knowledge about foods of the rainbow and how they benefit our health. A great one to share with your families over Christmas and New Year. From all of us here at MG Herbs, we wish you the most healthy and happy Christmas and New Year. See you back here in 2017 for the another episode of The Naked Naturopath! For more info on Mel a...
TNN #7 – Best Of Both Worlds with Sam Larkings
December 20, 2016 05:03 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBExtra special guest Sam Larkings, exercise physiologist and Mel’s husband sit down on their recent holiday in Byron Bay, NSW and discuss all things complementary health! Mel finally discusses what she does as a medical herbalist and Sam gives us some great insight into what an exercise physiologist is and how he can help you. This dynamic duo have actually teamed up and are offering special programs together, be sure to head to the MG Herbs website and find them under ‘Best Of Both Worlds’...
TNN #6 – Raising Your Self Belief With Lucy Ellis
December 12, 2016 05:04 - 37 minutes - 52 MBI sit down with special guest, hypnotherapist Lucy Ellis, to chat all things mindfulness, finding your “grey zone” and being your own top priority. Lucy enlightens us about all things hypnotherapy, why she works exclusively with women and how women can boost their self-esteem with treatment. This broad reaching chat also covers what work/life balance really looks like, being an example to those around you and much more. Such a fun, informative and inspiring chat! For more information abo...
TNN #5 – Healthy Home, Healthy You
December 05, 2016 03:18 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBHealth isn’t only about what you eat… Have you ever thought that your cleaning products, pollution in the air, contaminants in your water and other toxins are having a negative impact on you and your family’s wellbeing? Mel discusses environmental toxins and how these play a part in our health. This podcast goes deeply into all aspects of your environment, from your carpet, to your water, to your daily coffee fix! In this show, Mel mentions these links: What’s With Wheat documentary – w...
TNN #4 – Healing The Nation With Cheree Sheldon
November 29, 2016 05:25 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBA fascinating chat with Cheree Sheldon, a fellow naturopath and passionate nutritionist. Get an insider glimpse into the life of a natural health entrepreneur and hear about some of the most common conditions we come across in our work. We discuss in depth about how powerful food is in healing the body, how natural medicine can work alongside pharmaceuticals and how getting kids involved in healthy eating is the best way to begin a wellness ripple effect. You can find Cheree on Facebook @...
TNN #3 – The Truth About Soy
November 22, 2016 02:02 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBSoy. Are you unsure about it? The opinions of soy in the wellness industry are divided and often controversial! It can be hard to separate the facts about soy from the huge amount of hype surrounding it. In this podcast, Mel will break down the research for you, from what soy actually is, to what types of soy to eat and what types to avoid and deciphering some of the soy myths that are being perpetuated in the media. To purchase the informative What’s With Wheat documentary by Cyndi O’Me...
TNN #2 – Food As Medicine
November 15, 2016 00:44 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBFood as medicine is a concept that is very trendy at the moment but is essentially as old as time itself. We ate to stay alive. Correction-we still eat to stay alive. Listen in and learn something new about what is really old. The post TNN #2 – Food As Medicine appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
TNN #1 – Welcome To The Naked Naturopath!
November 14, 2016 01:49 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBHi I’m Mel. I am a herbalist at heart, a foodie and a naturopath. I work with people every day to teach them ideas that humans have had well before I was born or even had my first healthy thought (or unhealthy thought!). This first podcast is all about you getting to know me, my take on food as medicine and what I practice and preach. If you’re picking up what I’m putting down listen on, get some free advice and maybe we are soon to be health soul mates. The post TNN #1 – Welcome To The Nak...