Nature & Nurture, 3/79-81 Church Street, Whittlesea (2026)

01/05/2026

Last night I had the loveliest evening attending the Perimenopause Masterclass alongside my fellow Naturopath Lucy , and my brain is still full of good things to share.

Perimenopause is something I see constantly in clinic, and a few things from last night really landed for me.

✨ One in two women aged 45-65 who haven't yet reached menopause report bothersome symptoms. ONE IN TWO. And yet so many of them have no idea that what they're experiencing is actually perimenopause, because they've been told their blood tests are normal. Here's the thing, perimenopause is a clinical diagnosis. Symptoms first, bloodwork as a supporting tool, not the other way around.

✨ The brain is one of the first places women notice the shift, and that makes total sense when you understand that the brain has both alpha and beta oestrogen receptors, making it incredibly sensitive to fluctuating oestrogen levels. Mood changes, brain fog, anxiety, disrupted sleep, difficulty concentrating. These aren't just stress or burnout. For a lot of women, this IS the beginning of perimenopause.

✨ The gut piece is something I find really fascinating too. Declining oestrogen actually compromises gut barrier integrity, which can increase intestinal permeability. When the gut lining becomes more permeable, it contributes to low-grade systemic inflammation, and that has flow-on effects for everything from mood to metabolic health.

✨ Which brings me to the weight conversation, because this came up and it is SO relevant right now. The metabolic changes happening during perimenopause (shifting body composition, insulin sensitivity changes, centralised fat distribution) are real, and for women who are also navigating GLP-1 support, understanding the perimenopause piece alongside it is genuinely important. This is an area I am really passionate about supporting.

✨ And the soy isoflavone evidence base? Super exciting! More on that soon 🧡

If any of this sounds familiar and you've been wondering whether perimenopause might be part of your picture, this is something I'd love to chat through with you.

01/05/2026

A little gift from me to you this May 🧡

Every order placed during May, whether that's a prescription or a shop order, comes with a free 50g bag of certified organic peppermint loose leaf tea, included automatically 🎉

Peppermint is one of those herbs I really love having in both my home and clinic. It's soothing for the digestive system after meals, lovely for a calm moment in a busy day, and honestly just a really nice way to slow down for five minutes. It's always available for patients to enjoy a freshly brewed cup during their consults too, and if I'm being honest, it's pretty much a permanent fixture on my desk while I'm writing treatment plans and working through my admin list.

It's my small way of saying thank you for trusting me with your health.

Link in bio to my website where you can browse the shop and find out how to work with me 🧡

01/05/2026

Everything hallelujah 🧡
What's on your list right now?

24/04/2026

How being sick this week reminds me about how I support my patients as a Clinical Naturopath 🧡

17/04/2026

Turns out a lot of what we have been told about kids gut testing…. Isn’t actually the full picture.

Standard gut testing uses adult reference ranges, which is totally fine for adult patients. But when you apply those same ranges to a child’s developing microbiome, you get results that don’t mean the same thing.

Kids microbiomes are still forming. The markers that look out of range in an adult might actually be great for a 5 year old. Then the therapeutic strategies that work for adults often need to be completely reconsidered for children.

Which means the goal is all about gut testing that is interpreted by someone trained specifically in paediatric microbiome analysis (hey that’s ME! 🙋🏻‍♀️), because the difference changes everything about what we do next.

And once you understand that, getting answers for your child gets a whole lot more possible

Comment KIDS if you have been wondering about your child’s gut health 🧡

16/04/2026

Most people think getting their metabolism working comes down to trying harder.

It doesn't.

It comes down to systems. These systems specifically, from my work as a metabolic naturopath supporting women with blood sugar dysregulation, weight loss resistance, and hormonal patterns that make everything harder.

Because when the right systems are in place, the outcome stops depending on how motivated you feel that day.

You don't have to wake up determined to eat perfectly ~ the blood sugar stabilisation system is already doing the work.

And you don't have to push through cravings wondering what's wrong with you ~ the gut-metabolism connection explains why they're happening in the first place.

That's the difference between trying harder and working smarter.

Save this and pick one system to start with today. And if you'd like to work through them with support, link is in bio to book your consult or DM me to chat 🧡

15/04/2026

One of the things that doesn't get talked about enough when it comes to GLP-1 medications: eating less doesn't automatically mean eating well.

When appetite drops significantly, it becomes really easy to eat smaller portions without thinking too much about what's actually in them. Sure, at first that sounds fine, less food, less calories, weight coming off. But underneath that, the body is still working hard and still needs to be nourished.

Protein is the big one. On GLP-1s, your body is at higher risk of losing muscle alongside fat, especially if protein intake isn't actively prioritised. That matters for your metabolism, your strength, your energy, your mood, and how your body looks and functions long term. Iron and B12 are commonly low in people on these medications too, and both have a significant impact on how you feel day to day.

This is the part where naturopathic support makes a real difference. Not just the medication doing its thing, but making sure your body actually has what it needs to do it well.

If you're on a GLP-1 and you've been feeling more tired than expected, this could be worth exploring 🧡

If this resonates and you'd love some support alongside your medication, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a DM and we can chat more, or find the booking link in my bio.

14/04/2026

I know it can feel like you're chasing something that nobody else can see.

This is not you being a helicopter or worry wort parent! Trusting your gut about your child's health is not the same as being anxious or overcautious. It's paying attention. It's that in built parental intuition.

So if you've been Googling at midnight, feeling brushed off at appointments, or wondering if wanting real answers makes you 'too much', you're not the only one.

Let's normalise the real, honest parts of advocating for your child's health, because pretending everything is fine helps no one.

Which one do you need to hear most? Drop it in the comments or send it to a parent who needs the reminder. 🧡

09/04/2026

If your brain feels like it’s running on dial-up, this one’s for you 🧡

We talk about cognitive health like it’s something to worry about when we’re older. But the truth is, the parents who can’t finish a sentence, the students pulling long study sessions, the people who walk into a room and immediately forget why they went there ~ these are the people who need this conversation too.

Brain fog, poor focus and mental fatigue aren’t just signs of a busy life. They’re often signs that the brain isn’t getting what it needs to function at its best.

In today’s reel I’m sharing six of the supplements I find most useful when it comes to supporting cognition.

Creatine (yes, really, it’s not just for the gym), Ginkgo for circulation and memory, Omega 3 for the structural foundation of brain cells, L-theanine for calm, focused thinking, Lion’s mane for neuroplasticity and nerve support, and B vitamins because they’re involved in almost every step of brain energy production.

Now, a quick note: supplements are tools, not magic.
The right one for you depends on what’s actually driving the fog, whether that’s sleep debt, stress, nutrient gaps, or something else worth looking into. But this is a solid starting point for understanding what’s out there.

Save this if your brain has been feeling less than sharp lately 🧡

This content is educational only and not a substitute for personalised medical or naturopathic advice.

09/04/2026

These go in my starter pack for parents who are done Googling and ready for actual answers, because they are what I wish I'd handed every family from day one.

When I first started seeing kids in clinic, I was working with good intentions but not always the right tools. It wasn't until I invested in specialist paediatric microbiome training that the picture really clicked into place.

And it wasn't until I started doing THESE things that everything changed.

So now? I am shouting these from the rooftops!

If you want real answers about your child's gut health, you NEED to be working with someone who has these things in place.

Comment the word KIDS and let's chat 🧡

08/04/2026

You've been sold a lot of 'myths' that aren't actually standing in your way.

Here's what you can stop worrying about, and what to focus on instead.

As a naturopath who has completed specialist paediatric microbiome training, I see these myths come up again and again. Kids' gut health is genuinely different to adults, the testing, the interpretation, and the treatment. When we stop chasing the wrong things, we can actually start finding answers. 🧡

Which myth are you letting go of today? Drop it in the comments!

07/04/2026

Before you start a GLP-1 medication, here's what I actually want to know about your body.

Most people begin their GLP-1 journey without any baseline data at all. And I get it, when the medication is working, it can feel like that's all you need. But having this information from the start means so much more than just knowing where you've come from. It gives us a clear picture of what your body actually needs to respond well, so we can support you in a way that's targeted and give you the best possible chance at the results you're actually after.

The markers I recommend before we begin include fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and a calculated HOMA-IR, which gives us a real picture of insulin resistance rather than just a snapshot blood sugar reading. From there I also look at thyroid function, iron studies, B12 and folate, liver markers, and kidney function as a general baseline. And because GLP-1s slow gut motility and nausea is one of the top reasons people stop the medication, I also include microbiome testing so we can do the gut prep work before treatment begins.

Iron and B12 are worth calling out specifically, because both are commonly low in people starting this journey, and both have a significant impact on energy, mood, and how you actually feel day to day. If they're depleted going in, you can feel worse on the medication than you should, and that's something we can get ahead of.

This is the part of naturopathic care that makes the difference. Not replacing the medication, but making sure your body has what it needs to respond well to it.

If you're exploring GLP-1 support and want to start with the full picture, I'd love to chat. Link in bio to book 🧡

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