Defining Health

13/01/2026

12/01/2026

With the explosion of unqualified menopause “coaches”, it’s never been more important to ask: who are you trusting with your health? In my latest blog I share why qualified, evidence-based menopause support matters and how to choose safely.

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With the explosion of unqualified health and menopause “coaches”, it’s never been more important to ask: who are you trusting with your health? Renee Bailey, Certified Practicing Nutritionist, shares why qualified, evidence-based menopause support matters and how to choose safely.

08/01/2026

Don’t fear saturated fat.
Don’t fear red meat.
Don’t fear real food.

The newly released US Dietary Guidelines have officially flipped the food pyramid on its head and it’s a long-overdue shift in the right direction.

What does deserve our concern are industrially manufactured substances: refined sugars and carbohydrates, seed oils, and ultra-processed “foods” that bear little resemblance to what humans have eaten for generations.

This is about coming back to real, nutrient-dense food and moving away from fear-based nutrition messaging that have not served our health.

It’s time for a reset. Let’s hope Australian policy makers are paying attention.

See more at: www.realfood.gov

Thanks to Belinda Fettke Research, Dr James Muecke, and Nina Teicholz for always being supportive and sharing this information!

05/01/2026

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas to all my wonderful patients 🎄

As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the trust you’ve placed in me and to acknowledge the effort, courage, and commitment you’ve shown toward your health this year.

Whether you took big steps, small steps, or simply showed up when life felt challenging, every step counts, and you should be proud. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside so many of you through growth, healing, learning, and change, and it has truly been an honour.

I hope this festive season brings you rest, connection, joy, and a chance to reflect on how far you’ve come. Please be kind to yourselves over the holidays, health is not about perfection, but progress and compassion.

Thank you for being part of the Defining Health community. I look forward to supporting you again in the new year.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, empowered year ahead ✨

29/11/2025

✨ What an incredible day! ✨

Today we delivered our Thrive Through Menopause workshop and I’m still buzzing from the energy in the room!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, asked thoughtful questions, shared openly, and brought so much curiosity and kindness to the space. It was such a privilege to spend the afternoon with women who genuinely want to understand their bodies, feel empowered, and take control of their health and wellbeing.

I was joined by two phenomenal colleagues:

👩‍⚕️ Dr Sarah McDonnell, who unpacked hormone therapy with clarity, compassion and zero judgement, such a gift.

💛 Marnie Poiner, who absolutely nailed her pelvic floor and pelvic health session while rocking her beautiful baby. Talk about women supporting women! Just incredible.

Workshops like this remind me why I love what I do. The laughter, the “aha” moments, the solidarity… menopause doesn’t have to feel confusing or isolating when we learn together.

Thank you again to everyone who showed up with enthusiasm, honesty, and heart. I’m so grateful for you.

If you missed today, don’t worry! More events are on the way. Stay tuned.

11/11/2025

This is a very exciting day for women’s health and menopause care in USA, hopefully the flow-on effect will be in all countries 🌸

Watch the full announcement here: https://www.youtube.com/live/x7YJo-Ho2eo

The U.S. FDA has announced it will remove the long-standing black box safety warnings from all hormone therapy creams, pills and other treatments used to ease the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.

These prominent warnings, first introduced more than 20 years ago, claimed hormone therapy could raise the risk of certain cancers, dementia, heart attacks and strokes.

But this week, the FDA confirmed those warnings will be removed following an extensive review of the latest scientific evidence.

“The FDA today is announcing that we are going to stop the fear machine steering women away from this life-changing, even lifesaving treatment,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. “This is based on a robust review of the latest scientific evidence.”

Makary added that it was time for a change, noting that too many women have been “denied or never offered hormone replacement therapy despite its profound short-term and long-term benefits.”

For many women, this represents a significant shift—one that may finally open the door to more informed, balanced conversations with their healthcare providers about whether hormone therapy is a safe and effective option.

Menopause care continues to evolve, and this is a powerful reminder that every woman deserves access to accurate, evidence-based information to make the best decisions for her body and health.

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