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http://abetteryounaturally.com.au It is my absolute passion to help women super-charge their energy, balance their hormones and truly feel happy again.

I work both face-to-face and online. Ph: 0418 750 039 Hi lovely people, I am a Naturopath, Kinesiologist, Mum of 2 children and a wife as well as ME. I've been a Naturopath now since 1998 and I love it!! It is my absolute passion to help gorgeous women - YES, ALL of you are GORGEOUS - to feel better, look better, sleep better, live better and love themselves and others - BETTER !! When you're tired, overworked, out of kilter, feeling grumpy and your metabolism just doesn't seem to be working as it should, you are not alone, and I am here to help xx

29/08/2025

Perimenopause and Menopause don’t just change reproductive hormones - they also affect how your body handles stress.

Midlife can feel overwhelming, between hormonal shifts, rising cortisol, and new stressors like teenagers, ageing parents, and career pressures. These changes don’t just affect mood and energy; they can cause symptoms like belly weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and hot flashes. Research shows that hormonal changes can disrupt your stress hormone patterns, creating a frustrating cycle where stress and hormones fuel each other, making symptom management feel impossible.

But here’s the good news: understanding this connection means that managing stress hormones is really important in easing hormonal symptoms and reclaiming control of your body.

If you’re ready to break the cycle and get personalised support that fits your unique journey, book a free call with me today via the link below. Let’s explore your options and find the best path forward - because you don’t have to do this alone. 🌺

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

27/08/2025

“Why does my body feel like it’s working against me even though I’m doing all the same things?”

If you’ve asked yourself this lately, you’re not alone. So let’s clear something up:

🚫 Myth: “It’s just ageing. Hormones don’t really affect belly fat - it’s all about calories.”
✅ Fact: Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause do affect how your body stores fat, especially around the belly.

Your body isn’t broken. It’s just changed.

As oestrogen drops, testosterone and cortisol become more dominant, and this shift tells your body to store fat differently.
That’s why the old diet or exercise plan that used to work suddenly… doesn’t.

But here's the good news! Once you understand what your body is doing and why, you can work with your hormones instead of against them.

That’s exactly what we do through Metabolic Balance and our Reset & Renew Program.

It’s not about restriction or pushing harder.

It’s about giving your body what it actually needs, and having the right support as you do.

✨ Curious about how this could look for you? Let’s chat. Book a free Reset call and we’ll explore the options for your unique hormones, metabolism and life. The link is below x

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

25/08/2025

It's been a little while since our last recipe share and I've got a lovely one for you today that you can pop in the slow cooker (bonus - if you've had a hard day dinner is ready early so you can skip those stress snacks we mentioned last post).

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:
2 x 440 cans of crushed or diced tomatoes
Tikka Masala paste - 2-4 tbs (depending on how “spicy” you like it)
250mls of pouring cream OR similar amount of coconut milk/cream
1 kilo of chicken breast/thighs - sliced (I do fairly big pieces)
2 x medium or 1 x large onion (sliced)
2-3 handfuls of sliced Veggies of your choice (I use cauliflower, carrot, sweet potato and beans)
1-2 dstspns of brown sugar (if you like a little sweetness)

Method:
🔹 Brown the onion and the chicken and throw into the slow cooker.
🔹 You can also pop the Tikka paste in the hot pan with the chicken as it browns so that it releases the flavour before it goes into the slow cooker.
🔹 Pop the tomatoes into the slow cooker.
🔹 Cook on high for 3 hours, then add the veg and cook for another 2 hours
🔹 Pour your cream (or coconut cream/milk) in at the end plus brown sugar to taste

Serve:
With rice, fresh coriander, pappadums or on it’s own

I know "dinnertime me" is always grateful when "morning or lunchtime me" has put the slow cooker on, so I hope you find the same! Enjoy x

20/08/2025

Ever found yourself searching for snacks in the cupboard after a stressful day or event?

You can thank (or blame!) cortisol for that.

When stress hits, your body ramps up this hormone to help you cope, but it also messes with your hunger cues. Cortisol can increase your appetite, make you crave sugary or fatty “comfort foods,” and even interfere with hormones like leptin (which normally tells you you’re full) and ghrelin (which tells you to eat more).

Add in a bad night’s sleep and suddenly it feels like your hunger dial is turned all the way up - and your willpower’s nowhere to be found.

It’s not about lacking discipline, it’s biology.

Understanding how your stress hormones are impacting your appetite is the first step in reclaiming control. Stress and weight gain are so closely linked and you deserve better than the cycle of burnout, bingeing and guilt.

If you have noticed this pattern within yourself and want better, I'm here to help. Book in for your free Reset call and let's chat about how we can break the cycle once and for all - the link is below x

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

18/08/2025

Belly fat and cortisol often feed each other in a frustrating loop, and once you understand it, it makes so much sense:

1. Stress raises cortisol. Your body thinks it needs to protect you, so it releases more of this stress hormone.

2. Cortisol encourages belly fat storage. Higher cortisol raises your blood sugar and insulin, which signals your body to store more fat, particularly around your middle.

3. Belly fat keeps cortisol high. Visceral fat (the deeper fat around your organs) isn’t just “sitting there.” It’s active tissue that releases chemicals which can keep cortisol elevated and your body inflamed.

And so the cycle continues: more stress → more cortisol → more belly fat → more cortisol.

The good news? You can interrupt this cycle. I'll go further into this in future posts but for now if you are ready to get off the cortisol merry-go-round and could use some support, let's chat. Your free Reset call is waiting for you right now, via the link below x

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

11/08/2025

When it comes to the question of why menopause often brings belly fat, it’s important to know that it not just about ageing. It’s a mix of hormonal shifts, slower metabolism, and life stress that creates the perfect storm for weight gain in midlife.

As oestrogen fluctuates, fat storage can shift from the hips and thighs to the belly, and visceral fat (the deeper kind) tends to double after menopause. Add in less muscle, disrupted sleep, and more daily stress… and the body starts to change in ways that can feel frustrating.

Many clients ask "Do I just need HRT?" My answer to that is that it's a tad more complex than just putting more hormones ""in"", and that on it's own, HRT is not going to fix everything. It may even compound the issues in some cases.

I believe that we need a broader, more holistic approach, not to mention individualised.

There is power in understanding what's happening, why it’s happening, and what you can do about it.

You’re not alone in this, and I am here to guide you. Book in for your free Reset call today, and let's chat about finding a way out of the storm 🩷

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

07/08/2025

Stress isn’t just “in your head.” Your body feels it too, and one of the ways it responds is by producing more of the stress hormone Cortisol.

Cortisol is NOT all bad! But dysregulated or elevated cortisol can shift how your body stores fat, often directing it to the deep abdominal area (sometimes called “cortisol belly” or "meno belly").

When stress is constant, cortisol raises your blood sugar to give you quick energy, then signals insulin to store what isn’t used. Over time, this can:

↗️ Encourage fat storage in your midsection

⤵️ Slow the enzymes that burn fat

🔒 Make your cells less sensitive to insulin, leading to even more fat storage

Key take away : it’s not about “willpower.” It’s about what your hormones are being told to do.

In the posts across this month I’ll share more about the process behind it all as well as some simple, natural ways to calm cortisol so your body can move back into balance. In the meantime, if you know stress is an issue for you and want to take action now, book in for your free Reset call via the link below x

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

04/08/2025

If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s and have noticed more weight settling around your middle, it IS a thing, and it's called "meno belly".

It refers to the abdominal fat gain that many women experience during perimenopause and/or menopause, and it’s more common than you might think. In fact, 50–70% of women notice this shift in body shape as their hormones begin to fluctuate.

It’s not about “letting yourself go” or simply ageing. It’s about changes in your biochemistry and biology. As oestrogen levels drop, fat distribution often shifts from the hips and thighs to the belly area. Add in stress and the effects of cortisol, and it can very much feel like your body is working against you 😓.

It's OK though, because there ARE quite a few ways to work with these changes, from Hormone balancing herbs, to Adrenal and nervous system support, to gentle lifestyle changes...and even Hormones themselves (HRT/MHT).

If you've noticed this shift and could use some support in working out where to start addressing 'meno belly', let's chat so we can nut out what's happening for you. Book your free Reset call today, via the link below x

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

01/08/2025

Hello lovelies - here we are already in August! This month we are moving along from all things Thyroid onto other hot topics!

If you've noticed stubborn belly fat, sleep issues, or weight changes in your 40s and 50s, you are not alone and you're certanly not imagining it.

Hormonal shifts and stress (cue busy days, family life & work commitments) can have a BIG impact on your body at any time, but many of the women who I see find that these symptoms are much more pronounced during perimenopause and menopause.

This month we’re exploring how stress hormones like cortisol affect weight, especially around the middle - and what you can do to support your body through it.

Follow along for simple, practical tips and insights on what's going on behind the scenes for your biochemistry...and more importantly, how you can manage it.

30/07/2025

Becoming a bit of a detective with your thyroid is really important, because an out-of-balance thyroid is often not detected in standard GP testing.

Thyroid hormones play a really important role in making sure your body is energised and working just the way you want it to.

Thyroid reference ranges today that are used by your GP do not diagnose subclinical hypothyroidism, but hopefully the topics we’ve covered across the month help you identify whether or not you should be looking at supporting your thyroid function - and where and how you can.

And if you're past menopause, it’s still important to check your Thyroid.

Plus, if you've already been diagnosed with a Thyroid condition and take medication, there is still more that we may need to do so that your body is converting the T4 hormone to your more active T3 hormone.

Addressing the bigger picture and the cause of poor thyroid function is the key to getting your life back. Remember I'm here to chat if you have questions about what to do. Book in for a free Reset Call via the link in bio x

PS - Pop back on Friday to find out what we'll be covering in our new theme for August!

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27/07/2025

If some of the signs we’ve been talking about sound a little too familiar but you’re not sure if it's your Thyroid or something else, there is a simple first step to check in that you can do at home.

Grab your FREE step-by-step guide to assessing your thyroid status at home and get a clearer picture of what might be going on, by commenting on this post and I'll send it to you!

25/07/2025

If you’ve been nodding along with our recent posts on subtle thyroid changes, hormone fluctuations, or insulin resistance - you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it alone either.

As a qualified naturopath and herbalist who supports women through perimenopause, menopause, and the complex changes that come with them, my passion is helping you take back control of things like your:

◇ Thyroid health
◇ Hormonal balance
◇ Stubborn weight
◇ Fatigue and exhaustion
◇ Digestion
◇ Mood, anxiety and mindset

Whether you're local to my Brisbane clinic to visit in person or you need remote support via Zoom, I can create a personalised care plan to help you balance your hormones and transform your energy, your mind, and your metabolism, without guesswork or overwhelm.

If you're ready to feel like yourself again, book your free call to explore how you can start supporting your hormones naturally - with the right guidance and care. The link is this one, lovely x: https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

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