Holistic Health Chats

Stress. Burnout. Two very common things we hear a lot about, and know negatively affect our health and hormones. In this episode I’m sharing my personal experience with burnout this year, after having my son in September 2022 and jumping back into a business that was not a match for my new phase of life. This year I’ve struggled with at times crippling anxiety, aura migraines with vomiting, crying at nothing, until I made the counterintuitive decision to work even harder but this time, in service of reducing the stress and burnout long-term. My hope and goal in sharing this is that this might inspire someone to radically redirect something in their life in service of a calm nervous system!

There’s a lot of talk online about stress and burnout management strategies. But, what if the real answer for stress and burnout is acknowledging that we have one short sweet life and sometimes we need to make radical redirections to remove the very thing causing the stress and burnout.

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Signs and symptoms of stress and burnout.
My personal experience with stress and burnout this year.
Using management strategies to assist with managing stress in our lives.
Why do you need to consider what the “nail” is causing stress and burnout and do EVERYTHING you can to remove that from your life.

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HOW TO WORK WITH ME

The MUST have tests you NEED once you find out you have PCOS, if you want to reduce and resolve your symptoms – Download Now.
Learn more about my signature program The PCOS Pathway – Learn more here.
How to reduce and resolve your PCOS symptoms without medication – Watch the free masterclass.

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I am obsessed with testing! It’s without a doubt, THE BEST way to help you get to the root cause of your PCOS quicker and easier. In this episode we unpack various types of testing, why I love and recommend blood testing, how to get accurate testing done and what our testing reviews are like inside The PCOS Pathway.

Next week I am hosting a FREE masterclass: How to Reduce and Resolve Your PCOS Symptoms Without Medication. This masterclass is going to be jam packed including the 3 big mistakes I see clients making when trying to reduce their PCOS symptoms.

This masterclass is going to kick off the next group intake for The PCOS Pathway, and it is going to be the last intake offered at its current price point. So if joining has been on your mind, you won’t want to miss this. Register here: https://solainedouglas.com/webinar-registration-o

HIGHLIGHTS

Why I prefer using blood testing for PCOS
How to get your tests completed accurately
What our testing reviews are like inside The PCOS Pathway

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HOW TO WORK WITH ME

The MUST have tests you NEED once you find out you have PCOS, if you want to reduce and resolve your symptoms – Download Now.
Learn more about my signature program The PCOS Pathway – Learn more here.

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This week on the podcast I’m sharing the 5 key reasons why I see clients, not losing weight with PCOS.

Here’s what we cover:

High insulin levels: Insulin is a fat storage hormone, high levels make it difficult for your body to burn fat. Not sure if you've got an issue with insulin? It's easy to find out, you just need a fasting insulin test! Note: A fasting blood glucose or HbA1c% will not tell you if you have an issue with insulin! ⁠
Thyroid issues: The thyroid plays a critical role in regulating metabolism, it's estimated 25% of women with PCOS have a thyroid issue. If you suspect your thyroid function is low, talk to your healthcare provider and consider getting tested. Note: TSH is not a thyroid function test. You need TSH, T4, T3, RT3, TPO Ab, Tg Ab. ⁠
No dietary changes with Metformin: Metformin is a medication that can help improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels. However, if you're taking Metformin without making dietary changes, you may not see the weight loss results you're hoping for. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is right?⁠
High stress hormones: PCOS can cause an increase in DHEA-s and or cortisol, the hormone associated with stress. High cortisol levels can cause your body to hold onto fat, especially in the midsection. Note: Metformin, the Oral Contraceptive Pill, Ozempic won't fix your high stress hormones. If you want to get tested you can ask for an AM-Cortisol and DHEA-S blood test, noting these are best tested within the hour of waking. ⁠
High inflammatory markers: PCOS is linked to chronic inflammation, which can make weight loss more challenging. Inflammation can also contribute to other health issues like insulin resistance, heart disease, and autoimmune conditions. The anti-dote? Your nutrition & lifestyle. Inflammation can be complex to 'test' but you can request a test called high-sensitivity CRP to help you identify if this could be an issue.⁠

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HOW TO WORK WITH ME

The MUST have tests you NEED once you find out you have PCOS, if you want to reduce and resolve your symptoms – Download Now.
How to reduce and resolve your PCOS symptoms without medication – Watch the free masterclass.
Learn more about my signature program The PCOS Pathway – Learn more here.

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Today is a powerful case study episode with one of my PCOS clients Rosie. What you will hear in this episode is how Rosie has gone from being diagnosed with PCOS, given Metformin, the pill, the food pyramid, and told to ‘lose weight’ through to experiencing reduced hair loss, having more energy, healthy weight loss and experiencing great sleep!

As you’ll hear in today’s episode Rosie just has such an amazing attitude and I personally have LOVED working with her. I hope this episode serves as proof that you absolutely can improve your PCOS symptoms and it’s possible for you too.

HIGHLIGHTS

Rosie’s experience being diagnosed with PCOS in 2022.
The different strategies Rosie tried once she found out she has PCOS.
Her attitude towards the process of working on her PCOS, and how this has affected her results.
Key results, changes and shifts have been noticed in her PCOS symptoms from changes to her nutrition, lifestyle and supplementation.

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HOW TO WORK WITH ME

The MUST have tests you NEED once you find out you have PCOS, if you want to reduce and resolve your symptoms – Download Now.
How to reduce and resolve your PCOS symptoms without medication – Watch the free masterclass.
Learn more about my signature program The PCOS Pathway – Learn more here.

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Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time, but for some getting crippling morning sickness can really dampen the excitement. Trimester 1 can be a challenging time. Often no one knows you are pregnant yet, and if you’re anything like me you might be feeling hungover, nauseous and even constipated. Often, your best intentions to eat the most nutrient dense foods fly by the wayside.

Shelley McKenzie Nutritionist, Naturopath and Mumma of 3 joins us to share her skills and expertise in dealing with morning [all day] sickness.

HIGHLIGHTS

Two types of morning sickness – how to differentiate the two.
The different strategies that work best for morning sickness.
How to manage trimester 1 when you don’t feel your best.

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Instagram – @shelleymckenzie_naturopath

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HOW TO WORK WITH ME

The MUST have tests you NEED once you find out you have PCOS, if you want to reduce and resolve your symptoms – Download Now.
How to reduce and resolve your PCOS symptoms without medication – Watch the free masterclass.
Learn more about my signature program The PCOS Pathway – Learn more here.

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Having PCOS can be an isolating experience. Today I’m bringing you a case study episode from one of my current clients inside The PCOS Pathway. Kiara is mum to a 4 year old, she works full time in a busy government role and is also studying part time. To say she is juggling a lot of balls is an understatement!

What you’ll hear in Today’s episode is Kiara’s experience being diagnosed with PCOS and possible endometriosis at age 25, how she felt being told she would struggle to have a baby and the strategies she tried before falling pregnant with her little girl. Kiara also takes us through her experience in joining The PCOS Pathway, the first few things we worked on and the amazing changes she has noticed in her symptoms including: a more regular cycle, confirmed ovulation, reduced period pain, reduction in her insulin, improved blood sugar control, increased energy and more.

MENTIONED

How to reduce and resolve your PCOS symptoms without medication – Watch the free masterclass.

HIGHLIGHTS

Kiara’s experience getting her PCOS diagnosis at 25 years old.
The strategies she tried after being diagnosed, including working out 2 x per day and “eating really clean”.
Her postpartum journey and how she was experiencing her worst periods ever.
Where she was at when she joined The PCOS Pathway.
Her experience over the last 3 months and the results she has had including – a more regular cycle, confirmed ovulation, reduced period pain, reduction in her insulin, improved blood sugar control, increased energy and more.

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Instagram – @solainedouglas_nutrition

HOW TO WORK WITH ME

The MUST have tests you NEED once you find out you have PCOS, if you want to reduce and resolve your symptoms – Download Now.
How to reduce and resolve your PCOS symptoms without medication – Watch the free masterclass.
Learn more about my signature program The PCOS Pathway – Learn more here.

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Welcome back to another episode – Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Danielle again. We are catching up over all things progesterone. We cover the role of progesterone in fertility and overall health, signs and symptoms of low progesterone, how to know if you ovulate and when to test progesterone as well as how to get started with correcting it. Whether you are preconception, trying to conceive or simply interested in how you can optimize your overall health this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Show Notes

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If you know you have PCOS, the next step is figuring out your “root cause”. Take our free PCOS quiz to find out your PCOS type and the tests we recommend: https://solainedouglas.com/pcos-quiz
Interested in working with us in a highly personalized way – book in a complimentary consult to discuss working with us: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition

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Active women listen up. Today’s episode we are chatting about all things nutritional requirements, and low energy availability in athletes and runners with Alethea Mills. Now, before you say – but I’m not an athlete. If you work out, we still consider you an athlete – so continue listening.

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

If you know you have PCOS, the next step is figuring out your “root cause”. Take our free PCOS quiz to find out your PCOS type and the tests we recommend: https://solainedouglas.com/pcos-quiz
Interested in working with us in a highly personalized way – book in a complimentary consult to discuss working with us: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition

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This episode is a little bit different than most. More of a personal share than educational. I wanted to record my birth story purely for myself to be able to go back and listen to it and reminisce on what was the most intense, hard but equally amazing experience of my life so far. I put it out to you on Instagram as to whether or not you wanted to hear it and I got a resounding, yes. Personally I absolutely LOVED listening to other peoples birth stories of all kinds when I was pregnant. So here it is, the real BTS chats about my experience having a homebirth for my first baby, Lumi Moses.

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

If you know you have PCOS, the next step is figuring out your “root cause”. Take our free PCOS quiz to find out your PCOS type and the tests we recommend: https://solainedouglas.com/pcos-quiz
Interested in working with us in a highly personalized way – book in a complimentary consult to discuss working with us: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition

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I have to start out by apologizing, it’s been a minute since I’ve released a new episode and honestly I had a baby and thought that I would be able to keep producing a podcast each week but it all just became a little bit much and so I decided to take a short hiatus. But I’m a little more on top of things now, so here we are!

In this week's episode I am back with Danielle. Maybe you already know this but Danielle is now practicing out of Solaine Douglas Nutrition, over the next few months you will be hearing a lot more from her. In this episode we are following on from a recent episode in which we discussed the HPA-axis and it’s role in disease states. Today, we are chatting about all things fasting, restrictive diets and caffeine and how these things affect the HPA-axis. This topic is particularly relevant to anyone who’s experimented with fasting, restrictive diets and probably nearly all of us who at times are guilty of drinking a little too much caffeine.

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

If you know you have PCOS, the next step is figuring out your “root cause”. Take our free PCOS quiz to find out your PCOS type and the tests we recommend: https://solainedouglas.com/pcos-quiz
Interested in working with us in a highly personalized way – book in a complimentary consult to discuss working with us: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition

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Over the next few weeks we are running a PCOS series, so if you have PCOS stay tuned over the next few weeks and if you know someone in your life who has PCOS I would LOVE if you would share the podcast with her. PCOS is a hormonal condition which isn’t well understood, marked with symptoms like irregular periods, absent or irregular ovulation, sometimes weight loss resistance, hair growth or acne. In my opinion PCOS needs a rebrand. In this week's episode I discuss the similarities and differences between hypothalamic amenorrhoea and PCOS, and how you can ensure your diagnosis is correct.

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

Find out your PCOS type – Take the quiz now: https://solainedouglas.com/pcos-quiz
PCOS Pathway Waitlist: https://solainedouglas.com/pcospathway
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram:@solainedouglas_nutrition

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This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is a re-air of an episode shared earlier this year. Over the next few weeks we are running a PCOS series, so if you have PCOS stay tuned over the next few weeks and if you know someone in your life who has PCOS I would LOVE if you would share the podcast with her. PCOS is a hormonal condition which isn’t well understood, marked with symptoms like irregular periods, absent or irregular ovulation, sometimes weight loss resistance, hair growth or acne. In my opinion PCOS needs a rebrand – and as you’ll soon find out the name itself is completely mis-leading and lends itself to confusion. In this episode we are going to cover insulin-resistant PCOS, the diagnostic criteria as well as various remission strategies!

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

Find out your PCOS type – Take the quiz now: https://solainedouglas.com/pcos-quiz
PCOS Pathway Waitlist: https://solainedouglas.com/pcospathway
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram:@solainedouglas_nutrition

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Hello & welcome to another episode of the podcast. This episode we are chatting about all things gut testing. Our podcast guest this week is none other than Sheradyn Dekker, this is Sheradyns second time on the podcast so if you haven’t heard her first episode I highly recommend going back to listen to this. This week we cover gut testing: how to know when it’s time to bite the bullet and investiage your poo, and what type of testing may be best for you.

At Solaine Douglas Nutrition our most commonly used gut test currently is the Nutripath GI-Map, I have included the link to the testing information in the show notes for anyone who wants to geek out, find out more about this test and even download a sample report. We find this test can provide so much useful information to inform our next steps, and therefore achieve the best results.

Nutripath GI-Map: https://www.nutripath.com.au/product/complete-microbiome-mapping/

Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary

Show Notes

Follow Sheradyn online –

Website: https://sheradyndekker.com
Instagram: @sheradyn_functionalnutrition

Follow Solaine online –

Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
PCOS Pathway Waitlist: https://solainedouglas.com/pcospathway
Take our hormone quiz here: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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Welcome to another episode, this week I am chatting with Shahna Sarpi on all things habit creating, maintenance and overcoming self sabotage. We cover tangible steps to make and break habits, how to optimise your environment for the habits you wish to create, how to recognise and overcome self-sabotage. I hope you loved this episode as much as I did.

Show Notes

Follow Shahna online –

Website: https://shahnasarpi.com
Instagram: @shahnasarpi
Magnetic meal planner: https://shahnasarpi.com/store/magnetic-health-planner-bundle

Follow Solaine online –

Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
PCOS Pathway Waitlist: https://solainedouglas.com/pcospathway
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Take our hormone quiz here: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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This episode is a re-aired episode of yours truly being interviewed by Steph Lowe from The Natural Nutritionist. Steph and I explore the topic of thyroid nodules, something I have been working more with in clinic recently. Thyroid nodules are far more common than we think, but I believe we miss them due largely to difficulties in obtaining correct testing. In this episode we cover the differences between hot and cold nodules, when iodine should and shouldn’t be used, the role of insulin and metabolic health as well as conventional and nutraceutical treatment options.

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
PCOS Pathway Waitlist: https://solainedouglas.com/pcospathway
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Take our hormone quiz here: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of the podcast I am joined by Danielle Svensson, in case you hadn’t heard the news you can now find Danielle consulting in clinic at Solaine Douglas Nutrition and she’s a wealth of knowledge on all things hormones. In this episode we are opening up a conversation around endometriosis. A condition we work with often in the clinic, but I am yet to discuss on the podcast. We unpack the difference between endometriosis and hormonal imbalances, the key symptoms, why pain isn’t always a symptom, the issues with diagnosis, conventional treatment options and what we utilise in clinic. What I really want you to take away from this episode if you currently have endometriosis is that surgery is only part of the equation when it comes to treating endometriosis.

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
PCOS Pathway Waitlist: https://solainedouglas.com/pcospathway
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Take our hormone quiz here: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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Today's episode is all about HPA-axis dysfunction. In case you are unfamiliar with this term, it’s just the fancy way of saying dysfunction caused to the body via chronic physical and or psychological stress. In this episode Danielle and I explore the role of the HPA-axis, different forms of stress in our modern world, the common conditions we see in clinic that can be caused by HPA-axis issues as well as testing and how nutrition along with other modalities can be used to correct a HPA-axis issue. This is such an important topic, and in today's modern environment one that is absolutely relevant to each and everyone of us.

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
PCOS Pathway Waitlist: https://solainedouglas.com/pcospathway
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Take our hormone quiz here: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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I have some exciting news to share with you in this episode! Today I am welcoming Danielle Svensson onto the show to chat about all things perimenopause. Personally I find that perimenopause is a confusing period of time for a lot of women, and in clinic I’d go as far as saying many women have resistance to hearing the term. In this week's episode I hope we can shed some light on the different hormonal changes occurring across this time, what this can mean for you in terms of symptoms and what you can be doing if you’re in the thick of it right now or wanting to be proactive about a smooth transition.

The existing news I have to share with you is that I’m not just welcoming Danielle onto this episode, but also into the business. You’ll be hearing and seeing a lot more of her. As you’ll hear in the episode she’s an incredible practitioner and I am truly honoured to have her working alongside me. You can now find Danielle in clinic and you can book in a complimentary consultation via solainedouglas.com/links if you would like to discuss working with her. I hope you love this episode as much as me!

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
PCOS Pathway Waitlist: https://solainedouglas.com/pcospathway
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Take our hormone quiz here: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In today's episode I am exploring the 5 most common supplementing mistakes I see in clinic, which include dosing mistakes, incorrect supplement combining, taking poorly absorbed nutrients, using supplements as a ‘band-aid’ solution and not utilising the power of blood testing to work out what you as an individual need.

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
PCOS Pathway Waitlist: https://solainedouglas.com/pcospathway
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In today's episode I am bringing you a short solo episode in which we are discussing all things heavy periods: what is a heavy period, when they commonly occur, conventional treatment options for healthy periods, and what is the most common ‘root cause’ in clinic.

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
PCOS Pathway Waitlist: https://solainedouglas.com/pcospathway
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I interviewed as a guest speaker on The Nuture Hub podcast, with Shari Lyon and Nicola Laye. Shari and I met at one of her Gold Coast Hypnobirthing courses that I attended with my partner earlier this year and we got chatting about all things OGTT and decided to record an episode about it. In this episode we cover the mis-management of iron that is so common in pregnancy, how you can be pro-active about avoiding an infusion and we delve into all things the oh-so controversial glucose tolerance test. Of course if goes without saying that if you feel the OGTT is the best option for you that’s wonderful, but what I hope this episode shows you is you nearly always have more options – sometimes you just have to know how to ask for them.

One-on-one Consultations:

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If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay.

To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.

I hope to meet you soon!

Show Notes

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am speaking with Osteopath and friend Imagin Hogan-Grey. If you’ve never heard of, or wondered what an Osteopath does this is a great episode to tune into. In this episode we cover how Osteopathic care differs from Chiropractic care, what appointments entail, common issues Imagin is seeing in clinic as well as strategies you can start implementing ASAP to improve your posture and overall vitality.

One-on-one Consultations:

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If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay.

To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.

Show Notes:

Follow Imagin online –

Instagram: @palmbeachosteopathy
Website: https://palmbeachosteopathy.com.au

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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I was lucky enough to get the call back on one of my favourite podcasts, Health Happiness & Human Kind. In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am re-sharing a recent conversation I shared with Steph Lowe where we explore thyroid health. Thyroid issues including hypothyroidism, Hashimotos and Graves are conditions that I work with frequently in clinic and I have no doubt if this is something you have struggled with you’ll find some value in this episode. Steph and I cover the key nutrients you need to make your thyroid hormones, the problems with only testing TSH, the challenges inherent the standard intervention of only Thyroxine, autoimmunity, prescribing therapeutic doses of selenium, the benefits and pitfalls of iodine supplementation and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation just as much as I did!

One-on-one Consultations:

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If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay.

To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.

Show Notes:

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with Fran Dargaville. Fran is a gut health Nutritionist specialising in issues like IBS, IBD, reflux, gastritis & more. In this week's chat Fran and I unpack relux, heartburn, the frequent and long-term use of PPI’s or antacids along with the issues surrounding this, and of course we touch on how to get started in addressing the root cause of your reflux.

One-on-one Consultations:
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If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay.

To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.

Show Notes:

Follow Fran online –

Website: https://frandargaville.com
Instagram: @frandargaville

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I interviewed as a guest speaker on Steph Lowe’s podcast Health Happiness & Human Kind. Steph and I cover various facets of women’s health, menstrual health education and the various problems that exist in the standard of care. The specific areas we cover include birth control and period education, our conception and fertility landscape and the significant gaps that we see in testing for optimal health, then equally, the conversation around oestrogen and bone health and what this means for peri and menopausal women. Essentially, we answer the question: are updates needed in the standard of care provided to females?

One-on-one Consultations:

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If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay.

To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.

I hope to meet you soon!

Show Notes:

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan: https://solainedouglas.com/preconception
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am speaking with Kelly Benton or as you may know her on the gram “feeding.the.bump”. If you currently have a little one and are navigating the food introduction space this is a fantastic episode to tune into. Kelly unpacks how to recognise the signs of readiness in your bub, how frequently to offer food, the importance of iron, plus some key information to help you navigate the introduction of allergens. As always if this is something you feel you need support in, a little professional advice and support can be just the thing that can make this process fun instead of stressful.

One-on-one Consultations

If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay.

To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.

I hope to meet you soon!

Show Notes

Follow Kelly online –

Website: https://feedingthebump.com.au
Instagram: @feeding.the.bump

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am speaking with Jacqui Lamplugh, Women’s Health & Fertility Naturopath. In this episode Jacqui and I discuss what to do next when trying to conceive is not going to plan – when to seek professional support, common causes of both female and male fertility challenges and what tests to consider following recurrent miscarriage. Now, this episode does come with a trigger warning of course as we are covering sensitive topics such as miscarriage.

One-on-one Consultations

If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay.

To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.

I hope to meet you soon!

Show Notes

Follow Jacqui online –

Website: https://www.jacquilamplugh.com
Instagram: @jacquilamplugh

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am speaking with Lexie McPhee Naturopath and acne expert. Lexie and I discuss the different root causes of acne including the role of the gut and hormones, as well as food triggers and a variety of different healing strategies. If you currently suffer from acne, or know someone who does, please know that there is always a solution and a path to healing. You’ll find all the links to Lexie’s upcoming program Clear & Confident in the show notes.

If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your hormones or preconception care, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay.

To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.

I hope to meet you soon!

Show Notes:

Follow Lexie online –

Instagram: @clearskin.withlexie
Website: https://lexiemcphee.com

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is part 5 in the Preconception & Pregnancy Series. A solo series where I will be covering all different topics and issues inspired by my clients preconception and pregnancy journeys as well as my own. In this week's episode I cover – Should Thyroid Testing Be Included in Standard Preconception Testing. If you are currently thinking about family planning, actively trying to conceive or think maybe babies will be on the cards in the next few years this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

My SUPER valuable mini course, A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan is available now! It will walk you through the key ingredients for your preconcenception from what blood tests to request, prenatal recommendations & how to perseronalise your preconception nutrition. You can get it right now at solainedouglas.com/preconception

Show Notes:

Follow Solaine online –

Want a clear plan to follow to optimise your preconcconception health? A-Z Preconconception Nutrition Plan: solainedouglas.com/preconception
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is part 4 in the Preconception & Pregnancy Series. A solo series where I will be covering all different topics and issues inspired by my clients preconception and pregnancy journeys as well as my own. In this week's episode I cover How to Know When It's Time to Start Preconception Care. If you are currently thinking about family planning, actively trying to conceive or think maybe babies will be on the cards in the next few years this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

My SUPER valuable mini course, A-Z Preconception Nutrition Plan is available now! It will walk you through the key ingredients for your preconcenception from what blood tests to request, prenatal recommendations & how to perseronalise your preconception nutrition. You can get it right now at solainedouglas.com/preconception

Show Notes:

Follow Solaine online –

Want a clear plan to follow to optimise your preconcconception health? A-Z Preconconception Nutrition Plan: solainedouglas.com/preconception
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is part 3 in the Preconception & Pregnancy Series. A solo series where I will be covering all different topics and issues inspired by my clients preconception and pregnancy journeys as well as my own. In this week's episode I cover The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) + Alternatives options which you might not have known existed.

One-on-one Consultations:

If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay.

To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.

I hope to meet you soon!

Show Notes:

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am speaking with Emma Morris, clinical nutritionist, co-founder and director of Maia Mothers Collective - a multimodal women’s health clinic in Brisbane specialising in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum. With degree qualifications in both psychology and nutrition, Emma has a special interest in women’s mental health during the postnatal period and has a large clinical focus on helping her clients be proactive about their health during the childbearing season of their lives. In this episode Emma and I discuss Postpartum Depletion: what it is, how to recognise the signs, how to optimise your postpartum outcomes no matter where you are in your postpartum journey. If you are currently in the pre or postnatal season of your life this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay.

To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.

I hope to meet you soon!

Show Notes:

Follow Emma at Maia Mothers online –

Instagram: @maiamothers.collective
Website: https://www.maiamothers.com.au

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I have the amazing Alex from Nutrition Moderation on the show to chat about all things Fertility Awareness Method & Ovulation. We cover what Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is, how to do FAM accurately, the benefits of FAM whether or not you are wanting to conceive, as well as how to troubleshoot ovulation. If you are currently looking for non-hormonal birth control options, are wanting to conceive, or are not sure if you currently ovulate this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

If you are currently wanting to get personalised advice to support you with your nutrition & hormones, the best place to start is booking in a complimentary consultation. In this 15 minute consultation we will discuss your current health goals or challenges, what you can expect from consultations, the likely time frame to expect and we cover any questions you may have. If you’re happy to go ahead we book in a time for your initial consultation, equally if you need to think about it further that’s perfectly okay.

To book in a complimentary consultation, simply head over to solainedouglas.com/links and navigate to the book section or click the link in the show notes.

I hope to meet you soon!

Show Notes:

Follow Alex online -

Instragram: @nutritionmoderation
Website: https://www.nutritionmoderation.com/links

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is part 2 in the Preconception & Pregnancy Series. A solo series where I will be covering all different topics and issues inspired by my clients preconception and pregnancy journeys as well as my own. In this week's episode I cover How to Optimise & Maintain Iron Levels in Pregnancy.

Show Notes:

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

Research Papers:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29032957/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29070542/

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This week's episode of Holistic Health Chats is part 1 in the Preconception & Pregnancy Series. A solo series where I will be covering all different topics and issues inspired by my clients preconception and pregnancy journeys as well as my own. In this week's episode I cover 10 Things to Address in Your Preconception Period.

Show Notes:

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I chat with sleep expert Shea Morrison from The Good Night Co. Shea and I discuss the three categories most people fall into when it comes to sleep issues, action steps to address each of these issues, including addressing your light exposure at night time, creating a bedroom environment that promotes a deep restful sleep, and the impact of caffeine, alcohol and medications. Many of my clients have difficulties with getting a goodnight sleep and in clinic I see this often being attributed to the hours before bed time being spent watching Netflix, doing chores and scrolling on the Gram…If this is you do yourself a solid and tune in.

Would you do me a favour? If you loved this episode and found value in it would you reach out on Instragram and share your top takeaways with me.

Show Notes:

Follow Shea online –

Website: https://www.thegoodnightco.com.au
Instragram: @thegoodnightco
Podcast: The Goodnight Show

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I had the pleasure of speaking with mentor and friend, Steph Lowe from The Natural Nutritionist. Steph and I cover a lot of ground in this episode, discussing everything from organising preconception blood testing, various morning sickness strategies, right through to the often misunderstood natural physiological anaemia that occurs during later stages of pregnancy. If preconception goals are in store for you, or you are currently pregnant this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Would you do me a favour? If you loved this episode and found value in it would you reach out on Instagram and share your top takeaways with me.

Show Notes:

Follow Steph online –

Website: https://thenaturalnutritionist.com.au/
Instragram: @thenaturalnutritionist
Podcast: Health Happiness & Human Kind

Research Papers:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11028959/

Follow Solaine online –

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz

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Minimum tests required to assess thyroid function:

TSH, T4, T3, RT3, TPO, Tg Ab

Early in 2022, I will be re-opening doors to my signature program The Hormone Repair Protocol where I will teach you exactly what you need to know to unpack your hormonal imbalances and I will give you the guidance and strategy you need to heal your hormones so that you can live pain and symptom free.

In the show notes you will find a link to join the waitlist, as numbers are capped so that I can still ensure your journey with me is personalised.

If you have any questions from Today’s episode feel free to come and find me on Instagram and send me a DM.

Show Notes:

Hormone Repair Protocol Waitlist: https://bit.ly/THRP_Waitlist
Book a complimentary consultation with Solaine: https://bit.ly/SDN_bookings
Take the hormone imbalance quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz
Come say hi on Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Website: https://solainedouglas.com

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I am being interviewed by the incredible Steph Lowe or as you may know her on Instagram, The Natural Nutritionist. Steph is an incredible leading Australian Nutritionist and it was such an honour to be interviewed by her. In this episode we discuss the issues surrounding the PCOS diagnostic criteria, different misconceptions of PCOS and various remission strategies.

Early in 2022, I will be re-opening doors to my signature program The Hormone Repair Protocol where I will teach you exactly what you need to know to unpack your hormonal imbalances and I will give you the guidance and strategy you need to heal your hormones so that you can live pain and symptom free.

In the show notes you will find a link to join the waitlist, as numbers are capped so that I can still ensure your journey with me is personalised.

If you have any questions from Today’s episode feel free to come and find me on Instagram and send me a DM.

Follow Solaine Online

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz
Hormone Repair Protocol Waitlist: https://bit.ly/THRP_Waitlist

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Today I chatted with Brittany Darling on the topic of fertility optimization and preconception care. Brittany is a Nutritionist and Herbalist specialising in fertility, pregnancy and postnatal nutrition. Brittany and I discuss what preconception care entails, how long before TTC is ideal to start your preconception care journey, and the importance of choosing a quality prenatal & of course, so much more. Would you do me a favour? If you had any Ah-ha moments in this episode, would you reach out to Brittany or myself?

Follow Brittany Online

Instagram: @wholefoodhealing
Brittany’s Website: https://www.wholefoodhealing.com.au
I’m Nutrients: https://www.imnutrients.com

Follow Solaine Online

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz
Hormone Repair Protocol Waitlist: https://bit.ly/THRP_Waitlist

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In this week's episode of Holistic Health Chats I spoke with the incredible Ashleigh Norris from Soulful Sprout all about DUTCH testing. For those of you who have never heard of DUTCH testing before, DUTCH is an acronym for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. It’s an incredible investment in your health for women that are suffering with hormonal imbalances. In today’s chat we discuss what DUTCH testing is, who it can be used for, what insights we can discover from DUTCH testing & so much more.

For those of you who haven’t heard of Ashleigh before, she is the founder of The Soulful Sprout is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and functional practitioner in Toronto, Canada who works with individuals to take control of their health and their hormones. She is a leader in women’s hormone & gut health, a fierce patient advocate, and dedicated to uncovering the root cause imbalances for her clients. She recently started Soulful Tea Blends - a line of organic healing teas formulated to balance your hormones through each phase of your menstrual cycle and beyond.

Follow Ashleigh Online

Instagram: @thesoulfulsprout
Ashleigh’s Website: https://www.thesoulfulsprout.com
Soulful Tea Blends: https://soulfulteablends.com

Follow Solaine Online

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz
Hormone Repair Protocol Waitlist: https://bit.ly/THRP_Waitlist

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Early in 2022, I will be re-opening doors to my signature program The Hormone Repair Protocol where I will teach you exactly what you need to know to unpack your hormonal imbalances and I will give you the guidance and strategy you need to heal your hormones so that you can live pain and symptom free.

In the show notes you will find a link to join the waitlist, as numbers are capped so that I can still ensure your journey with me is personalised.

If you have any questions from Today’s episode feel free to come and find me on Instagram and send me a DM.

Show Notes:

Hormone Repair Protocol Waitlist: https://bit.ly/THRP_Waitlist
Book a complimentary consultation with Solaine: https://bit.ly/SDN_bookings
Take the hormone imbalance quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz
Come say hi on Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Website: https://solainedouglas.com

Tests to request

Fasting insulin, Hba1c%
LH, FSH, prolactin, SHBG, DHEA-S, testosterone
hs C-reactive protein, homocysteine, cholesterol and blood lipids
Vitamin D, iron studies, zinc

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Early in 2022, I will be re-opening doors to my signature program The Hormone Repair Protocol where I will teach you exactly what you need to know to unpack your hormonal imbalances and I will give you the guidance and strategy you need to heal your hormones so that you can live pain and symptom free.

In the show notes you will find a link to join the waitlist, as numbers are capped so that I can still ensure your journey with me is personalised.

If you have any questions from Today’s episode feel free to come and find me on Instagram and send me a DM.

Show Notes

Hormone Repair Protocol Waitlist: https://bit.ly/THRP_Waitlist
Book a complimentary consultation with Solaine: https://bit.ly/SDN_bookings
Take the hormone imbalance quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz
Come say hi on Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Website: https://solainedouglas.com

Tests to Request

Fasting insulin, Hba1c%
LH, FSH, prolactin, SHBG, DHEA-S, testosterone
hs C-reactive protein, homocysteine, cholesterol and blood lipids
Vitamin D, iron studies, zinc

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In today’s episode I had the pleasure of talking to fellow Nutritionist Zoe Morosini. Zoe and I discuss the fundamentals of autoimmune conditions, including what an autoimmune condition actually is, common symptoms, triggers and the role the environment plays. If you have any follow up questions from today’s episode would you please reach out to Zoe or myself, and let me know what your top takeaways are?

Follow Zoe Online:

Instagram: @zoemorisininutrition
Website: https://www.zoemorosini.com

Follow Solaine Online:

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/hormone_quiz
Hormone Repair Protocol Waitlist: https://bit.ly/THRP_Waitlist

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Today I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with natural fertility expert Nat Kringoudis. With over 17 years experience in the health and wellness arena, Nat is an acupuncturist, a TCM practitioner, author, speaker and now the Australian distributor of Daysy. Nat is without a doubt an industry leader in the women's health field. Today we spoke about Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), what Daysy is, who can use it and how this device can be used to empower your fertility journey, regardless of whether falling pregnant is one of your current goals. If you have any questions about what Nat and I discuss I would love if you would jump over and say hi on Instagram!

Follow Nat Online:

Instagram: @Natkringoudis
Website: https://www.natkringoudis.com/

Check Out Daysy:

Instagram: @Daysyaustralia
Website: https://daysyau.com.au

Follow Solaine Online:

Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary

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In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with Kath Baquie who is a proud mama of 3 and a perinatal physiotherapist. Kath has over 16 years of professional experience guiding mamas through their pregnancy fitness journeys and postnatal rehab, and she specialises in pelvic floor rehabilitation. In this conversation Kath and I chat about physio and how it can help you in your pregnancy and postpartum journey. If you are a mum to be or a new mum I recommend checking Kath out over on Instagram, she has some incredible resources to help you!

Show Notes:

Follow Kath online:
Instagram:
@fitnestmama
Website: https://www.fitnestmama.com
Prenatal workouts: https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/
Postpartum workouts: https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/postpartum-exercise-program-online/

Follow Solaine online:
Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com
Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition
Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary
Hormone Imbalance Quiz: https://www.solainedouglas.com/hormone-imbalance-quiz

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This month on Holistic Health Chats we are shaking things up...there will still be regular weekly guest interviews BUT I have added a few special surprises.

In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am doing a little solo number, I wanted to take the opportunity to expand on a recent post on Instagram. This post was titled: 9 Things That Need to Change in The Standard of Care Being Provided to Girls and Women and it caught a lot of attention, so my guess is this is something that resonates with a lot of you. Now I want to get in before anyone else does and say that some of you will have anecdotal stories, or outliers that don’t align with these examples - but these are the exceptions. These are 9 of my top frustrations with our current standard of care, and I want you to know about these so that you can be empowered to ask questions and ultimately experience better health outcomes.

Later this month I am hosting two free online workshops, together we will explore the reasons for your premenstrual symptoms and the solutions, so that you can live pain & symptom free!

Join this months workshop, How to Heal Your Hormones: https://solainedouglas.lpages.co/workshop/

Show Notes:

Follow Solaine online: Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary

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This month on Holistic Health Chats we are shaking things up...there will still be regular weekly guest interviews BUT I have added a few special surprises. Starting with this client chat.

In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with a current client of mine, Natasha. Earlier this year Natasha enrolled in my first round of The Hormone Repair Protocol, my 6 week program which shows you how to create balanced hormones, so that you can live pain & symptom free. With enrollment opening later this month, I wanted to bring someone onto the show so that you can hear right from the horses’ mouth so to speak what the Protocol is all about. Natasha and I discuss where she was before starting the Protocol, what changes she has experienced, challenges she faced and her biggest takeaways. If you know you need support with your hormones, my hope is that you see a part of yourself in Natasha’s story and know that healing is available for you too.

Join this months workshop, How to Heal Your Hormones:https://solainedouglas.lpages.co/workshop/

If you want to be first to hear when doors open again for The Hormone Repair Protocol, please visit: https://www.solainedouglas.com/hormone-repair

Show Notes:

Follow Solaine online: Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary

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In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am talking to Dee Zibara and can I just say..what a woman. Seriously. Dee is a Nutritionist, PT and runs an incredible online program called Flow Fit teaching women all about how to eat and train in tune with their menstrual cycle. In this conversation Dee and I speak about the impacts of stress on your hormones and immune system as well as some incredible and practical tools that you can use to improve your stress resilience.

Show Notes:

Follow Dee online: Instagram: @deezibara Flow Fit: https://flowfit.live

Follow Solaine online: Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary Hormone Imbalance Quiz: https://www.solainedouglas.com/hormone-imbalance-quiz

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In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with Robyn Birkin who is a Fertility Wellness Educator, helping type A women find calm, confidence and happiness in their TTC journey. I believe the two big S’s sleep and stress are the centre stage in optimising not just our physical health, but also our mental health. Everyday when I speak to clients in the clinic it’s very clear to me that stress is an issue for nearly everyone, and it can feel hard to take action because stress is somewhat intangible. Robyn shares the key reasons why we are so stressed as well as 3 free daily practices you can incorporate into your life tomorrow to reduce your stress and experience better physical and mental health. What are you going to implement?

Show Notes:

Follow Robyn online: You can find Robyn here: https://robynbirkin.com Robyn also has more than half a million downloads of her podcast, The Fertility Warriors. Instagram: https://instagram.com/robynbirkin Free Fertility Resource Library: https://robynbirkin.com/library The 3 Biggest Game Changers on my Fertility Journey (that can help you conceive too): https://robynbirkin.com/gamechangers Join the Mind Body Fertility Reset (for less than $1 per day): https://robynbirkin.com/mindbodyfertilityreset

Follow Solaine online: Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary Hormone Imbalance Quiz: https://www.solainedouglas.com/hormone-imbalance-quiz

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In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with Alex King, a fellow Nutritionist over in Canada. Alex and I discuss the effects of hormonal birth control, the pros and cons of non-hormonal birth control options and how to best support your body when transitioning off hormonal birth control. Chatting to Alex made me think that she could well be my sister from another mister, I absolutely loved this conversation and I know you will too!

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Follow Alex online: Website: https://www.nutritionmoderation.com Instagram: @nutritionmoderation Alex’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/holistic-womens-health/id1537830674 Hormone Free Birth Control Options: https://nutritionmoderation.ck.page/74c39e99fd

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In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats we are switching gears a little and chatting about pet health. If you follow me at all on Instagram then you know my dog Kubi is one of my biggest sources of joy. Getting a dog has made me realise how similar the pet industry is to the human food and health care industry. Today I chatted to Roz Rowen from Natural Pets Aus to discuss everything from dog food, the benefits of feeding a species appropriate diet, alternatives to chemical worming treatments and the potential structural damage that collars can cause, particularly if used with force.

This episode does come with a disclaimer - You don’t know what you don’t know. This episode is in no way intended to make you feel bad, I know you love your fur baby just as much as I do. Just like every other episode, my intention is always to help you and your fur baby live your best life!

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Follow Roz online: Website:https://www.naturalpetsaus.com.au Instagram: @natural_pets_aus Anny.X Harness’s: https://aussiepooch.com.au/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=Harness

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In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats I am chatting with Jema Lee. Jema Lee is a period coach, menstrual cycle educator & speaker. In today’s chat we are talking all about living in tune with your menstrual cycle, what that looks like, along with tools and strategies you can begin implementing today. I’ll take any opportunity to talk about periods and what it’s like to be a woman, as you can imagine I absolutely loved this conversation with Jema and I hope you do too.

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Follow Jema Lee Online: Download Cycle Tracker: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle Website: https://www.wellsome.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellsome.jemalee/ Podcast: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ Coaching: https://www.wellsome.com/coaching/ 5-Day LoveYourCycle Mini Course: https://www.wellsome.com/product/love-your-cycle-course/ Well Woman Academy Membership: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/

Gift + Offering: Use code CYCLELOVE to save 20% off: 5-Day LoveYourCycle Mini Course : https://www.wellsome.com/product/love-your-cycle-course/

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In today’s episode of Holistic Health Chats we are doing things a little differently. Alex from Nutrition Moderation is interviewing me the role nutrition plays in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum as well as how to prepare for each of these stages. This is a topic I am incredibly passionate about because in clinic I see so many holes in our current standard of care, and it’s an area of women’s health that desperately needs to be addressed so that women can prepare for pregnancy, optimise both their health and that of their baby and also improve their postpartum health outcomes.

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In today’s episode I am chatting with Sheradyn Dekker. Sheradyn is a degree qualified functional nutritionist, holding a degree in Sports Science, Masters in Nutrition and Postgraduate Studies in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition.Today Sheradyn and I are chatting all things irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including what IBS is, how to take a root cause approach to IBS and general diet and lifestyle strategies to manage IBS.

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Follow Sheradyn online:

Website: https://sheradyndekker.com

Instagram: @sheradyn_functionalnutrition

Gut Health Solution: https://sheradyndekker.com/gut-and-hormone-solution-program/

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Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com

Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition

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In today’s episode I am chatting with Cass Dunn Clinical Psychologist, Cass also holds a Masters of Coaching Psychology and is the author of the beautiful Crappy To Happy Books. Cass and I chat about how we can ‘choose’ to be happy in our lives now, we touch on the curse of being chronically busy (something I see in many of my female clients), the importance of finding your people in 2021 and what we can be doing to connect even when we aren’t allowed to see each other due to lockdowns and isolation.

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Follow Cass Online: Website: https://cassdunn.com Instagram: @cassdunn_xo Crappy To Happy Books: https://cassdunn.com/book/ Crappy To Happy Podcast: https://cassdunn.com/podcast/

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In today’s episode I am chatting with Jacqui Lamplugh a qualified Naturopath, Reproductive Medicine expert specialising in hormone health for the modern woman. Today we are chatting all about the role of the thyroid gland in sex hormone balance and fertility including how low thyroid function can impact ovulation, the role of elevated antibodies in fertility challenges and why TSH can’t be used to accurately diagnose thyroid conditions.

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Follow Jacqui online: Website: https://www.jacquilamplugh.com Instagram: @jacquilamplugh How To Chart Your Cycle For Conception Ebook: https://www.jacquilamplugh.com/online-shop

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In today’s episode I am chatting to me, myself & I, a little solo episode to share with you a short intro and what to expect in upcoming episodes. The aim behind creating this podcast is to share different aspects of holistic health with you. To inspire you to ask more questions, advocate for yourself and know that health is a continual evolution incorporating so much more than just food.

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Follow Solaine online: Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com Instagram: @solainedouglas_nutrition Book a Complimentary Consultation: https://solainedouglasnutritionbook.as.me/complimentary

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In today’s episode I chat to Kate Eakin from Positively Hypnobirthing. Kate Eakin is a certified Hypnobirthing Australia™ practitioner. She is trained in Childbirth Education (HPCE), and in the Basics of Hypnotherapy to teach skills in Self-hypnosis, Conditioning, Relaxation, Breathing and Visualisation to achieve positive birthing outcomes. We chat about what hypnobirthing is, what it can do for you, common misconceptions & so much more.Kate offers the Hypnobirthing Australia™ course to couples on the Gold Coast in group or private sessions and she also has an online course.

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Follow Kate Online: Instagram: @positivelyhypnobirthing Online Classes: http://www.positivelyhypnobirthing.com.au/classes-with-kate/online-course/ Gold Coast Classes: https://www.positivelyhypnobirthing.com.au/classes-with-kate/gold_coast_group_hypnobirthing_courses/

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