SuperFeast Podcast

We're so excited to be bringing you today's episode of the SuperFeast podcast; Mason sits down for a chat with the super knowledgable Dr. Jason Hawrelak and delves into the microbiome, gut dysbiosis, disease and, pre-and probiotics. Microbiome health is quite a ubiquitous topic these days and with good reason. Your microbiome is essentially a portal to longevity, and if you want to invest in your future, then it's wise to invest in the health of your gut ecosystem. Dr. Jason Hawrelak is a naturopath (over 21 years of clinical experience) and educator with a passion for gastrointestinal health, the GIT microbiota, pre-and probiotics, and a wealth of knowledge in his field. This episode is full of essential goodness on the gut/vaginal/breast milk microbiome and the importance of the gut ecosystem to all other disease states prevalent in the western world. Dr. Hawrelak touches on the exciting advancements, tools and, technologies that allow us to shift the imbalances in our microbiome, as long as we are willing to make the necessary changes. Make sure you tune in for this one!   Mason and Dr. Jason discuss: -What your microbiome says about your health.  -Bacterial DNA testing. -Stool analysis. -Chronic Western diseases and the dysbiotic gut. -Probiotics and prebiotics for better health and immunity. -Which foods have the best sources of prebiotics? -What Dr. Hawrelak recommends for a healthier gut ecosystem. -Leaky gut and emulsifiers. -Why a diverse diet is essential for a healthy microbiome. -Microbiome modification. -Depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's, and gut dysbiosis. -Optimising the gut ecosystem pre-conception and during pregnancy. -The Vaginal microbiome and causes of dysbiosis. -The breast milk microbiome. -The link between the gut and breast milk microbiota. Who is Dr. Jason Hawrelak? Dr. Jason Hawrelak is a researcher, educator, and naturopath with over 21 years’ clinical experience. He did his PhD examining the capacity of probiotics, prebiotics, and herbal medicines to modify the gastrointestinal tract microbiota and teaches widely, both in Australia and internationally, on these topics. He has published extensively (including 20 textbook chapters) in this field. Dr. Hawrelak is on the Medical Nutrition Council of the American Society for Nutrition and is a Fellow of both the American College of Nutrition and the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia. He is currently the Senior Lecturer in Complementary and Alternative Medicines at the University of Tasmania’s School of Medicine (Hobart, Tasmania), where he coordinates the Evidence-based Complementary Medicine programmes. He also teaches natural approaches to Gastroenterology within the University of Western States Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine program (Portland, Oregon). Additionally, Dr. Hawrelak is Chief Research Officer at ProbioticAdvisor.com, a searchable database that enables easy, evidence-based prescribing of probiotic products and online resources for clinicians and health-conscious members of the public to learn more about the human microbiome and how they can positively influence these ecosystems.   Resources: ProbioticAdvisor.com Probiotic Advisor Courses Probiotic Advisor Facebook    Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/your-microbiome-gut-dysbiosis-with-jason-hawrelak-ep-105  

Today on the SuperFeast podcast, Tahnee is joined by Chinese dietary coach/practitioner, herbalist, Qigong teacher, author, and man of wisdom Andrew Sterman for a multifaceted conversation around the energetics of food and their power to heal. With his depth of knowledge and spirited ease, Andrew takes us on a journey back to the basics of where good food meets good health. In a world of endless niche diets that leave us cynical and confused, Andrew assures us the power to heal ourselves lies in the accessible space of our kitchen where cooking is kept alive and through inherently knowing our health. Andrew brings the modern context of food to life while keeping the wisdom of how and why we do things intact. A brilliant conversation with something for everyone.    ''The most important player here is the home cook because the home cook is the director of family health''.  - Andrew Sterman   Tahnee and Andrew discuss: -The fusion of age-old food wisdom with a contemporary context. -Understanding the basic energetics of food and how to apply them. -Cooling and Heating effects of different foods on the digestive system. -Tongue diagnosis; What your tongue says about your health. -SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). -Slow-cooked food and the benefits for the stomach. -Preparing food for better digestion. -The home cook is the key player in good health. -Foods and spices to warm the stomach for better digestion. -Eating according to where you live and the climate.  -Carbohydrates; why we don't need to be terrified of them. -Keto and Paleo diets for short term therapy but not long term health. -Sugar and how it affects digestion. -Food Stagnation.   Who is Andrew Sterman? Andrew Sterman is the author of Welcoming Food, Diet as Medicine for the Home Cook and Other Healers. The two volumes of Welcoming Food offer a unique entry into understanding the energetics of food, explain how foods work in common sense language, and provide easy-to-follow recipes for everyday eating. Andrew teaches courses in food energetics internationally and online and sees private clients for dietary therapy and medical qigong. He has studied broadly in holistic cooking, meditation, qigong, and tai chi. Andrew has also been a student of Daoist Master- Jeffrey Yuen for 20 years in herbal medicine, qigong, and of course, dietary therapy from the classical Chinese medicine tradition. Visit Andrew at andrewsterman.com/food .   Resources: Andrews Website Welcoming Food, Book 1 : Energetics of Food and Healing Welcoming Food, Book 2 : Recipes and Kitchen Practice Andrew's Instagram Facebook-Understanding Food: An Energetics Approach Food and Healing Course Riding The Wave: A free weekly group meditation Food Chat with Andrew Sterman (twice a month via zoom) Qigong Classes with Andrew Sterman Corona Virus Help-Live Offerings   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/healing-through-the-energetics-of-food-with-andrew-sterman-ep-104  

Tahnee's back on the Women's Series today, with returning guest Dr. Amanda Waaldyk talking female reproductive health, with a spotlight on endometriosis (endo). Recent figures on the  Endometriosis Australia page show approximately 1 in 9 women worldwide suffer from this at times debilitating disease, that's around 200 million. These are pretty alarming statistics, considering it takes (on average) 7-10 years for endo diagnosis. Amanda has so much knowledge in this space; she is the founder/director of Angea Women's Health Clinic (Melbourne), doctor of Chinese Medicine, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and energy healer. Being diagnosed and living with endo herself, Dr. Amanda's personal experience has deepened her holistic approach to treating this disease and is helping so many women on their journey of healing. This episode is a must for all women; the ladies get into pertinent aspects of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, the contraceptive pill, and how they're affected by endometriosis.    Tahnee and Dr. Amanda discuss: -What is endometriosis, why is it so painful? -Endometriosis and the vital role of the liver.  -Chinese herbs for treating gynecological issues.  -Treating endometriosis holistically. -Adenomyosis vs endometriosis, what's the difference? -Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), as common symptoms of endometriosis.  -Why painful menstruation is not normal. -The genetic link with endometriosis; looking at paternal and maternal family history.  -Why is endometriosis often misdiagnosed as IBS?  -The DUTCH test (advanced hormone testing) and why it's essential when diagnosing endometriosis.  -The benefits of abdominal, Mayan, and womb massage for the female reproductive system.  -Understanding endometriosis as an inflammatory condition and foods to avoid.  -Yoni steaming.   Who is Dr. Amanda Waaldyk? Amanda is the founder and director of Angea Women’s Health Clinic, an integrative Chinese medicine practice that focuses on fertility, female endocrinology, and supporting women through every phase of life. With extensive experience in reproductive/hormonal conditions, menopausal concerns, endometriosis, and PCOS, Angea clinic is truly a haven for women. Amanda’s practice is soul meets science, guiding her patients to ultimate health by providing a whole-body approach. Amanda is a Doctor of Chinese medicine, yoga and meditation teacher, acupuncturist, hormone expert, and energy healer. Amanda empowers and educates her clients to reconnect with their inherent body wisdom, navigate their way back to balance (naturally), and live the happiest and most thriving version of their lives.    Resources: Angea Clinic Angea Instagram Angea Facebook  Women's Yoga Training Holistic Fertility with Dr. Amanda Waaldyk (EP#35) I Am Gaia (the SuperFeast Nourishing Women's Blend) read about it here   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/endo-why-painful-periods-arent-normal-with-dr-amanda-waaldyk-ep-103  

Today on the SuperFeast podcast, we have one of our favourite returning guests: Lifestyle medicine man, acupuncturist, author, Qi practitioner of 40 years, and all-around cosmic wisdom keeper, Jost Sauer is chatting to Mason about Lifestyle Health, from the global pandemic to Qi. It is so refreshing to have Jost on, reminding us that health starts with us, and if we take care of our health, we can have a very different response to things like pandemics. Mason and Jost dive deep into the importance of sleep, both for our physical body and healthy Hun. In his brilliant way, Jost weaves the physical and ethereal, describing Hun as the movement of the soul, our dreaming, creativity, visions, inspiration, and antidote to fear. Tune in for this one. Jost brings so much knowledge, vitality, and Daoist wisdom.   "The healthier you are, the more wisdom from the body will come to you, the more you will be guided by the body". - Jost Sauer   Mason and Jost explore: -Pandemic or syndemic? What has caused the fragility of health in society as a whole? -Sleep; Why it’s essential for Qi energy. -The importance of having a ‘switch off time’ from technology before sleep. -Technology; finding a flow that benefits both the physical and spiritual self. -Strengthening Lung Qi. -Strong Immunity; Living correctly for strong Lung Qi and Metal energy. -Rituals for waking that prepare you for the day.  -Tuning into your Qi cycle. -Waking up; why breathing techniques are better than coffee. -Understanding Hun and Po energy, within the Daoist philosophy. -Hun energy and the Liver. -What happens to our Hun when we sleep? -Meditation and plant communication. -Herbs; the elements of nature that build the body/mind/spirit. Who is Jost Sauer? Jost (aka the lifestyle medicine man) was born in Germany in 1958 and is an acupuncturist, author, Qi practitioner of 40 years, and healthy lifestyle expert. His background includes competitive skiing, body-building, and ironman training. Post-drug addiction and suicidal depression led him to martial arts, TCM, the power and cycle of Qi, and the understanding that a natural rhythmic lifestyle holds the secrets to anti-aging, health, and success. Jost has been using lifestyle therapeutically for his clients for over 20 years. Jost is an expert in Chinese Medicine, which he lectured in for over a decade at the Australian College of Natural Medicine, has been running successful health clinics since 1991, initially specialising in addiction recovery, and has treated tens of thousands of clients. His passion is sharing his ongoing discoveries about making lifestyle your best medicine through his books, blogs, articles, workshops, and retreats (all of which we linked in the resources below).    Resources:    Jost Website Jost Facebook Jost Instagram Jost Youtube The 15 Minute Bodyweight Workout Higher and Higher Book  Qi Cycles And The Dao with Jost Sauer (EP#48)   Lifestyle Medicine with Accupuncturist Jost Sauer (EP#63)   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/the-importance-of-sleep-for-healthy-hun-qi-with-jost-sauer-ep-102  

We're bringing you another golden episode of The Women's Series today as Tahnee chats to Nadine Artemis, founder of the divine holistic skin and oral care wellness brand, Living Libations (if you haven't checked out their products, you need to). Nadine is also the author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care, two inspiring books that encourage people to rethink conventional notions of beauty and wellness and provide how-to knowledge for those seeking holistic alternatives to chemical-laden products. As her book title suggests, Nadine walks a path of renegade beauty. She is successfully setting a new standard regarding what we put in and on our bodies, one that puts integrity before profit. More of this, please! This conversation is a reminder to look beyond the artfully marketed beauty products full of toxic ingredients to the inherently flawless mother nature.   Tahnee and Nadine discuss: -Essential oils, the distillation process and what determines their quality. -Should we be ingesting essential oils? -What goes into making Living Libations range of skin, oral, body, hair care, and essential oils such high quality.  -Positive change occurring in the beauty industry due to smaller companies breaking up the monopoly. -Dysbiosis of the microbiome due to microscopic buildup of toxic matter. -Inflammation and high blood sugar, and how they affect our skin quality. -Marketing manipulation; Are we paying a lot of money for cleverly marketed toxic concoctions of nothingness? -Progressive integrative dental care. -Questions to ask a prospective holistic dentist. -The dentinal lymph system; how this fluid transport system is at the heart of understanding our teeth. -The oral microbiome. -Using essential oils and their QSI (quorum sensing inhibitors) as anti-biofilm agents. -Root canals and how they affect overall health. -Essential vitamins and minerals for healthy teeth.   Who is Dr Nadine Artemis? Nadine Artemis is the author of the two holistic health books Renegade Beauty: Reveal and Revive Your Natural Radiance and Holistic Dental Care. She is the creator of Living Libations, a luxury line of organic wild-crafted non-GMO serums, elixirs, and essential oils for those seeking the purest of the pure botanical natural health and beauty products on the planet.  Artemis is an innovative pharmacologist, developing immune-enhancing formulas and medicinal blends for health and wellness.  Her healing creations, along with her concept of renegade beauty, encourage effortlessness, eschew regimes, and inspire people to rethink conventional notions of beauty and wellness.  Her potent dental serums are used worldwide and provide the purest oral care available. Nadine is a key speaker at health and wellness conferences and a frequent commentator on health and beauty for media outlets. She has received glowing reviews for her work in The Hollywood Reporter, GOOP, Vogue, People, Elle, Yoga Journal, Natural Health, W Magazine,  The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and National Post. Celebrity fans include Gwyneth Paltrow, Shailene Woodley, Renee Zellweger, Julianne Moore, Carrie Anne Moss, Mandy Moore, The First Lady of Canada Sophie Trudeau, and many others.   Resources: Renegade Beauty Book Holistic Dental Care Book Living Libations Website Living Libations Youtube Living Libations Facebook Living Libations Instagram Living Libations Twitter Living Libations Pinterest What to Ask a Prospective Dentist (Living Libations Article) Self Dentistry in 8 Simple Steps (Video)   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/natural-beauty-holistic-self-care-and-dental-care-with-nadine-artemis-ep-101  

Today marks a special 100 episodes of the SuperFeast podcast, that's 100 episodes of inspiring conversations with brilliant humans progressing the world through health and wellness! Over the past 100 episodes, the SuperFeast podcast has had hundreds of thousands of downloads and connected with people from Nigeria to Greenland. This evolving journey wouldn't be what it is without you, the listeners, your interaction, and the energy you bring to this space. On Today's podcast our favourite dynamic duo, Tahnee and Mason sit down for a reflective conversation on the journey thus far; the most listened to episodes, the guests that filled them up, and exciting prospects for the future of SuperFeast podcasts. It's always magic when Tahnee and Mason share the mic, and with the 100th episode and a new year ahead of us, it's a perfectly aligned reason to have them back on the podcast connecting with the SuperFeast community.   Tahnee and Mason discuss: -Reflections of the SuperFeast podcast, looking back six years from the Mason Taylor Show to now.  -The evolution of the podcast landscape over this space in time. -The most popular episodes/guests and the topics that consistently resonate with listeners (we've linked them all in the resources below). -Health protocols in our ever-changing contemporary landscape; intentionally creating a healthy space to continue questioning beliefs, integrate opposing ideas, and move into a place of harmony, which is in alignment with every traditional system.  -The guests that influenced and cultivated Tahnee and Mason's introspective journeys. -Navigating the newly emerging health scape where holistic traditions are being meshed with more reductionist methods. -The Women's Series; Tahnee's journey through the many dimensions of experience her guests have brought and the gift of sharing space with women who have so much wisdom to offer. -Future directions and Visions. -Sex; a popular topic that always gets ratings.  -Gratitude and the value of reviews.    Tahnee and Mason Taylor Tahnee and Mason Taylor (recently married!) are the founder and CEO of SuperFeast (respectively). Their mission with SuperFeast is to improve the health, healing, and happiness of people and the planet, through sharing carefully curated offerings and practices that honour ancient wisdom and elevate the human spirit. Together Tahnee and Mason run their company and host the SuperFeast podcast, weaving their combined experience in herbs, yoga, wellness, Taoist healing arts, and personal development with lucid and compelling interviews from all around the world. They are the proud parents of Aiya and Goji, the dog, and are grateful to call the Byron Shire home.   Resources: The Power of Menopause with Jane Hardwicke Collings (EP#77) Life-Changing Sex Makes Anything Possible with Kim Anami (EP#28) Yin Yoga with Anatomist and Yogi Paul Grilley (EP#59) Why Chinese Medicine is Failing Us with Rhonda Chang (EP#80) Ayurveda and Yoga-The Healing Arts with Myra Lewin From Hale Pule (EP#55) Reclaiming Pureness and Sovereign Living with Jessika Le Corre (EP#96) Tools For Healthy Living with Dr. Claudia Welch (EP#32) Authentic Sex with Juliet Allen (EP#31) Embodied Movement with The Movement Monk Benny Fergusson (EP#56)   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/reflections-on-100-episodes-of-the-superfeast-podcast-with-tahnee-and-mason-t  

On the Women's Series today Tahnee has the pleasure of chatting with returning guest Dr. Lara Briden, author of the game-changing book for women's health, Period Repair Manual and soon to be released Hormone Repair Manual. A naturopathic doctor with 25 years of clinical practice to her name, Dr. Lara is somewhat of a women's health activist on a mission to help women achieve healthy natural menstrual cycles (without hormonal birth control). This conversation is brimming with goodness as the ladies delve into the distinct differences between PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, two conditions quite prevalent among women of varied ages and commonly misdiagnosed. As always, Dr. Lara ignites a sense of empowerment in femininity and reminds us of the plainspoken truth that a woman's period is not only a sign of good health but a creator of good health!   Tahnee and Lara discuss: -PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome); what is it? Why an ultrasound alone is not enough for diagnosis. -Hypothalamic amenorrhea; what is it? Why is it so commonly misdiagnosed as PCOS? -Recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea; Dr. Lara's advice. -What is the difference between hypothalamic amenorrhea and PCOS? -What are the correct testing procedures for hypothalamic amenorrhea and PCOS? -Different reasons why a woman's period may be missing. -The spike in the last decade of women losing their periods due to under-eating, and how this is partly contributed to by 'clean eating' 'low carb' diets. -How the female body works and what women need, in terms of food and carbohydrate intake. -The concept of gynecological age. -Pregnancy and its protective health benefits, due to the natural hormone surge. -How exposure to hormones from the natural menstrual cycle helps women live longer. -The assumption that contraceptive drugs will give the same benefits as hormones from pregnancy or menstrual cycles. -The benefits of the menstrual cycles; how to utilise it. -Bone health and how the health of this living tissue is directly related to the menstrual cycle.  -Why insulin resistance is a distinctive feature of PCOS? -Post contraceptive pill hormonal effects. -Zinc for good health; Why Dr. Lara can't recommend this nutrient for women enough.   Who is Lara Briden? Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the period revolutionary, leading the change to better periods. Informed by a strong science background and 25 years of clinical practice under her belt, Lara is a passionate communicator about women's health and alternatives to hormonal birth control. Her book Period Repair Manual is a proclamation full of natural treatment for better hormones and better periods and provides practical solutions using nutrition, supplements, and natural hormones. The book is now in its second edition and has become an underground sensation, helping so many women to reclaim their menstrual health. Lara has a second book coming out in February 2021, Hormone Repair Manual, a book that reframes perimenopause and menopause, looking at all its benefits through the lens of evolutionary biology.   Resources: Dr. Lara's book - The Period Repair Manual Dr. Lara's website Dr. Lara's Instagram Dr. Lara's Facebook Period Repair with Lara Briden (SuperFeast podcast EP#21) Is It PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (Undereating)? Blog Post Do Women Need Periods? Blog Post   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/is-it-pcos-or-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-with-lara-briden-ep-99  

SuperFeast is bringing you another epic episode of the Women's Series today as  Tahnee sits down for an insightful conversation with Lily Nichols, registered dietician, nutritionist, accomplished diabetes educator, author, comprehensive researcher, and mother. Her books Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and Real Food for Pregnancy hone in on evidence-based nutrition for prenatal/pregnancy health and are thoroughly researched assets to the field of maternal wellbeing. Her work stands out for the grounded approach it takes and has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage gestational diabetes but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally. For all women and men currently expecting or thinking about having children in the future, you don't want to miss this episode! Tahnee and Lily discuss: -Nutritional research; the benefits to be gained when moving away from a reductionist approach to the observation of traditional cultures who are still thriving. -Current Dietary guidelines for pregnant women; are they doing more harm than good? -A micronutrient-forward approach to nourishing the body when pregnant. -Gestational Diabetes and how to manage it through diet. -The evolution of prenatal and pregnancy nutrition. -Blood sugar levels during pregnancy; the subsequent effects they can have on the hormonal system, weight gain, and postpartum period.  -Different variables that can influence nutritional research and intern misinform people. -Epigenetics; how our health is determining the genes of the future generation and their risk of disease. -Gut and microbiome health. -Carb cravings in the first trimester, why we get them, and why mothers can allow themselves some grace. -Postpartum thyroid issues, iodine, and other nutrients to support this gland. All things methylation; methylfolate, folic acid, folinic acid, and looking to the other groups involved in methylation (Vitamin B12, B6, choline, glycine, betaine, riboflavin, copper, and magnesium). Glycine and the crucial role it plays in all aspects of pregnancy.   Who is Lily Nichols? Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Drawing from the current scientific literature and the wisdom of traditional cultures, her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. Her bestselling book, Real Food For Gestational Diabetes (and online course of the same name), presents a revolutionary, nutrient-dense, lower carb approach for managing gestational diabetes. Her work has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication) but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally. Her clinical expertise and extensive background in prenatal nutrition have made her a highly sought after consultant and speaker in the field. Her second book, Real Food For Pregnancy, is an evidence-based book that addresses the gap between conventional prenatal nutrition guidelines and what is optimal for mother and baby. With over 930 citations, this is the most comprehensive text on prenatal nutrition to date. Lily is also the creator of the popular blog, lilynicholsrdn.com which, explores a variety of topics related to real food, mindful eating, and pregnancy nutrition.    Resources: Lily's Blog Lily's Instagram Lily's Facebook Lily's Twitter Lily's Pinterest  Women's Health Nutrition Academy (professional training & webinars) Real Food for Gestational Diabetes Real Food for Pregnancy   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/real-nutrition-for-maternal-wellbeing-with-lily-nichols-ep-98  

Tahnee is back on The Women's Series today for a moving conversation with Dr. Oscar Serrallach, author of The Postnatal Depletion Cure, Integrative GP specialising in women's postnatal health, and devoted father, working passionately to bring more focus on mothers postnatal health into the world. His project The Postnatal Depletion Cure has been inspired by witnessing/treating so many women with chronic postnatal depletion and the lack of awareness this dilemma has, both at a societal and medical level. Dr. Oscar believes mothers are the fabric of our society, and through supporting healthy mothers, we create a healthier world for everyone.  This heart centred conversation is of relevance to everyone. The time to honour and support all mothers, including the great Mother Earth, is now. "We almost forget as a collective that there is no more important job than making another human being, and there is no more important job than teaching that human being how to love, that's a mother's job. As a father, I can teach my kids around the complexities of love, but the actual fundamentals, that starts in the womb and is learned early on, in that house of love".   Tahnee and Dr. Oscar discuss:  -The often undervalued role of mothers; Mothers are the centre of society, and as a collective, it's everyone's responsibility to make sure they are well supported. -Motherhood in the 21st Century, how far have we fallen? Motherhood has shifted from being a role of central importance to a secondary thing that women add to their already busy lives. -Displaced badges of honour; the pressure put on mothers to  get back to work instead of honouring and supporting the transition of the maiden to mother. -Brain changes women experience during a single pregnancy and how these fundamental changes relate to cultural beliefs around holding a mother in the postpartum period. -The importance of a postnatal care plan. What Dr. Oscar recommends and why. -The idea of the super mum; how this term can be detrimental to the health and well-being of mothers. -The essential role of the matriarch and the 'grandmother hypothesis'. Why the menopausal years are about giving back and passing on wisdom. -The increase in Postnatal Neuro Inflammatory Disorders (postpartum fatigue, postnatal depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder). What are the causes? How can we avoid them? -Autoimmune conditions during and post-pregnancy. -Harnessing the power of the placenta; how this amazing organ and subsequent pregnancies can provide an opportunity for healing the mother. -Nervous system practices to maintain and rebuild a mother's health.   Who is Dr. Oscar Serrallach? Dr. Oscar Serrallach graduated with a medical degree (MBChB) from the Auckland School of Medicine, New Zealand in 1996. He received his fellowship of Family Medicine and General Practice in 2008 and is currently completing a Fellowship in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. He is the owner and principal doctor at the Mullumbimby Integrative Medical Centre based in Northern NSW Australia, which he has been running since 2011. Dr Serrallach is the author of the groundbreaking book for women The Postnatal Depletion Cure, a programme and book for women that bridges that gap in women’s postanal health, and has brought hope and healing to so many women suffering with postnatal depletion. Dr Oscar Serrallach is dedicated to remaining at the cutting edge of wellness healthcare and continues to advance and bring awareness to the field of women's postantal health.   Resources: Dr. Oscar Serrallach websiite The Postnatal Depletion Cure Dr. Oscar Serrallach Facebook Dr. Oscar Serrallach Instagram   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/thriving-postpartum-with-dr-oscar-serrallach-ep-97  

Tahnee returns today on the Women's Series to bring you this truly discerning, multi-dimensional conversation with the ethereal Jessika Le Corre; foundress of the divine skincare company Feather Eagle Sky, author, herbalist, mama to three beautiful children, and overall incredible sovereign being. Raised completely immersed in nature, within the realms of both highly religious and native spirituality. Jessika is a woman who stands deeply connected to mother earth, keeping one foot in the natural world and one foot in the spirit world. "I think one of my greatest purposes is sharing that great spirit is everywhere and that the plants are alive in there. The earth is alive and how can you protect her if you don't even know how her? How can you protect that which you don't know, which you're never in"? - Jessika Le Corre   Tahnee and Jessika discuss: -The spirit world in its all-encompassing divine forms; from religions of the world to Mother Nature and Great Spirit. -The intention, envisioning, manifestation, and hard work that goes into everything Jessika does; from birthing/owning a successful skincare company to living her dream life and being a super mama. -The story of Feather Eagle Sky, and the ceremony that is woven into the creation process of these potent plant-based products, that are helping women all over the world reclaim their beauty. -Using ceremony, meditation, and connecting with Mother Nature as portals of sacred space to come back to the true expression of ourselves as women. -Parenting and laying a conscious, love based foundation for children where they can live in the natural world, be taught how to care for the earth and connect with the spirit of who they truly are. -The importance of self-examination when it comes to belief systems. Are our beliefs based on direct experience and personal understanding, or just something that you've been conditioned and taught to believe? -Sovereign living & getting back to what truly matters, as the ultimate act of peaceful protest. -The necessity for true leadership in the world right now; leaders who value the importance of caring for the earth, all living beings and promote unity instead of hate, fear, and division. -Jessika's personal experience of living in a small Mexican community, where she and her family have not only created a life they love and thrive in but where they also give back, support, and care for other members of their community.   Who is Jessika Le Corre? Jessika Le Corre the creatrix of FeatherEagleSky, a well-respected pure organic skincare line that aims to reconnect us to the magic of the plant kingdom, the mother of three children, Feather, Eagle, and Sky, and an author (Moonbow, Nocturnal Outpost). Her work is deeply rooted in ancestral wisdom and ceremony. Jessika studied skincare, herbs, flower remedies, essential oils, and works with plant medicines with a seasoned Shaman. She incorporates the multidimensional aspects of life into everything she does, with an emphasis on the health of the whole (mind, body, spirit). Resources: Feather Eagle Sky website Feather Eagle Sky Facebook Feather Eagle Sky Instagram Jessika's personal Instagram Moonbow Book   Check Out The Transcript Here: https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/reclaiming-pureness-and-sovereign-living-with-jessika-le-corre-ep-96