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TNN 76: Get Moving! With The Movement Collective

Special guests from The Movement Collective (themovementcollective.net) here in Newcastle Rod and Jennie join me live on this episode!
We talk about the body’s capability and skill acquisition, growing a unique business and why doing exercise you love is so important (amongst other things).
Movement is something I have started doing myself and finding it really challenging, and Rod and Jennie help explain the concept and how the challenge goes way beyond the physical body.
The body is capable of so much more than what we often think and the concept of movement and what TMC is doing is really proving that!
For more movement inspo, check out their Instagram – @the_movement_collective
And of course, follow us @mgherbsofficial and find us at mgherbs.com
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Thanks for listening!
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TNN 75: Taking Responsibility For Your Health

We’re grateful to have fellow naturopath and nutritionist (and author and soon to be podcaster), Katherine Maslen.
On this episode, we speak about how people get sick, why they get sick and how a shift is in place where people are taking more responsibility to look after themselves.
Katherine shares her extraordinary health journey which has inspired her work to this day.
We also speak about emotional wellness, which if you have followed me for awhile, you will know that is an important part of any healing journey.
Katherine gives us some insights on her brand new podcast The Shift which is being released soon, it’s super exciting! Tune into the preview on Soundcloud here (soundcloud.com/katherinemaslen/the-shift-is-coming).
For more information about Katherine and to get your hands on her bestselling book, Get Well Stay Well, head to: https://theshiftclinic.com/gut
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TNN 74: Behind The Scenes With Tammy Guest

This episode features fellow naturopath and now natural health business mentor, Tammy Guest. We take a behind the scenes look at the back-end of running a healing business, this one is more for the practitioners but would be interesting for anyone to take a sneak peek into what it’s like for us!
Tammy speaks about her challenges of suffering from adrenal fatigue – complete burnout from running her own successful naturopathy clinic. This inspired her first book, as well as launching her business mentoring path. Tammy speaks about the “natupreneur” movement, and how helping natural health practitioners creates a positive ripple effect on the world.
An insightful conversation into the business of natural health and healing!
Find out more about Tammy Guest- tammyguest.com and me at mgherbs.com and follow us both on Instagram @tammyguests / @mgherbsofficial
We’d love if you could take the time to rate and review this episode and spread the wellness word!
Thanks for listening.
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TNN 73: Wellness Fertility with Tasha Jennings

On this episode, Mel talks to fellow naturopath, podcaster and author Tasha Jennings.
Tasha’s has a great website Conceive Baby, which focuses on helping couples healthfully conceive, overcome fertility issues and supporting women through IVF.
She shares her journey with fertility issues and how this now fuels her work.
Tasha is passionate about educating people on how to get the healthiest baby possible and the importance of pre-conception health.
Optimising egg quality, getting the uterus healthy and improving the menstrual cycle is all part of the work Tasha does with her clients, as well as balancing the immune system.
Tasha discusses IVF and how this doesn’t work if the sperm is not good quality – This is an area where Tasha works as well, getting the male sperm healthy.
She also talks about how to keep the foetus healthy in utero.
So much juicy info in this episode! A must listen for any potential parents out there.
To find out more about Tasha, head to conceivebaby.com.au
For more on us, head to mgherbs.com
Thanks for tuning in!
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TNN 72: Not All Natural Medicine Is Created The Same

On this episode, Mel talks about the differing qualities of herbs and supplements and how to gt the most out of your natural remedies!
A herbal company recently flew Mel to their lab in Australia and she came back with huge insight into the quality of natural medicines.
Not many people know the efforts and time and money that reputable herbal companies put into getting their products tested and ensuring they are of the highest quality.
What you get off the shelf may be cheaper and more accessible, but because it hasn’t been tested thoroughly for efficacy, you are simply not getting value in your supplements at all. Unfortunately, this taints natural medicine because people think it doesn’t work! Whereas if they had invested in a quality product, they would potentially get the results they are after.
That statement rings true with herbs and supplements, you get what you pay for!
One of the biggest things I have noticed is the taste factor over the years with different brands in herbal tonics. It can depend on the method of extraction, radiation and purity of the herb and can really affect people getting the best out of their mixes.
Please book a consultation with me (in person in Newcastle or via Skype) to get your own individual herbal mix and supplement protocol to treat your symptoms/condition.
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TNN 71: Living With Cerebral Palsy

My husband Sam Larkings joins me on this episode to talk through living with Cerebral Palsy. Sam has lived with Cerebral Palsy since birth and has made it his mission to function well and thrive with this condition.
Sam talks through what Cerebral Palsy is, how it presents and what it does to the body. His condition has inspired him to become an Exercise Physiologist, treating clients with movement as medicine. Sam is also a certified Personal Trainer and has played Soccer for the Australian Paralympic team.
Cerebral Palsy affects Sam in different ways as he describes, but he has been able to manage it well with movement, and teaches this in his work.
For more information on Cerebral Palsy, you can head to cerebralpalsy.org.au
To book an Exercise Physiology session with Sam, please head to my website mgherbs.com
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TNN 70: Raising Healthy Kids

Lover of whole and fermented foods, organic and toxic-free lifestyle advocate, integrative health student and essential oil representative Erin Picken joins Mel on the podcast today!
Erin has had quite a journey with wellness, with her two children struggling with health issues that western medicine could not address. She turned to a naturopath, which lead her on a five year natural health journey to heal her kids.
We chat about MTHFR, food intolerances, detoxing in children, adapting to a wholefood life as a family, treating autism with diet and so much more on this episode.
Follow Erin on Instagram @erinpicken and ensure you’re following us too @mgherbsofficial
Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe, share and rate this podcast so we can spread the wellness message.
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TNN 69: From Peasants Food To Superfoods

On this episode, Mel discusses the release of brand new cookbook, From Peasants Food To Superfoods!
Please note, there is mention of the book launch which happened in December (little behind with the release of this episode), but keep your eye out for other book events and happenings on our social media – Facebook @mgherbsaustralia and Instagram @mgherbsofficial
If you want to grab a copy of the book, please head to our website – mgherbs.com – Our other two books are there too!
Thanks for listening and as usual, we’d love you to subscribe, rate and review this episode so more people can get on the wellness wagon.
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TNN 68: Wendy’s Way

Wendy from the Wendy’s Way podcast is our special guest today! Wendy has made a wonderful health transformation, losing over 50kgs and reversing her Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis.
Wendy has an amazing story, and such a real-life approach to wellness. She has tried all kinds of programs and protocols and diets, with nothing lasting, until she began to work on her mindset.
The main message of her podcast is to get the mind right first and just get in and start making positive change.
I was lucky enough to also be featured on Wendy’s podcast, you can search “Wendy’s Way” on iTunes or head to thewellnesscouch.com.au to tune in.
We’d love if you could subscribe, rate and review this episode and come and follow us on socials – @mgherbsofficial on Insta and @mgherbsaustralia
Thanks for tuning in!
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TNN 67: The Wholefood Family

Jane Jenkinson from The Wholefood Family (wholefoodfamily.com.au) joins Mel on this episode!
Jane is a fermenting nerd as well, and runs amazing fermenting workshops in the Newcastle area and sells the beautiful beetroot kvass which you may have been lucky enough to try.
Jane and Mel talk about how and why Jane got into fermenting, how to use ferments medicinally for gut health, what Jane makes and why and so much more about fermented foods and wellness.
Tune in to learn all about how to use ferments for to boost you and your family’s health!
Follow The Wholefood Family @wholefoodfamily and us at @mgherbsofficial
Thanks for tuning in!
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TNN 66: Pete Evans

This episode needs no introduction (or explanation really) as I chat with the one and only Pete Evans.
Pete and I chat about all things health and wellness, life theories, the controversy around him and what he does and so much more on this extended episode to end 2018 with!
You can find more about Pete at peteevans.com and me at mgherbs.com
Thanks for listening in 2018. Can’t wait to bring you more chats in 2019!
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TNN 65: Morning Sickness

Morning sickness affects up to 85% of pregnant women, so what can you do about it?
Special guest Nikki Warren from Naturobest is back on the show for the third time to talk all about what morning sickness is, why do we get it and how to deal with it, naturally of course.
Join us for this comprehensive chat about all things morning sickness, including both of us sharing our experiences!
For more on Nikki and Naturobest, head to naturobest.com
We’d love you to subscribe, rate and review this podcast and continue spreading the wellness message.
Thanks for joining us!
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