In this week's episode, we're talking about how to exercise with your menstrual with Dr Samantha Newman, a specialist women's health GP!

We really enjoyed this episode, and learnt so much - so we hope you will too 

We chat about:

• how our hormone levels fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle
• the impact these changes have on our energy and fitness
• how oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone affect strength and our cardiovascular system
• what you can do to optimize exercise throughout your cycle, and ways to adapt your workout to suit your body and hormones

Samantha is a GP in Napier who works in women's health and runs the FemaleGP clinic. She enjoys integrating lifestyle and hormonal health, together with positive ageing and feels that General Practice is key to good midlife care.

Samantha grew up in London, trained at The University of Bristol, and has now been in New Zealand for almost 10 years.  She is happy to call Hawkes Bay her forever home.

Samantha is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Auckland, an Adjunct Associate Researcher at the Health and Research Centre at the University of Monash, is an Accredited Forensic Examination for MEDSAC and does a couple of tenths of General GP at a local practice. 

You can find Dr Samanthas website here: https://www.femalegp.co.nz/, and follow her on FB here https://www.facebook.com/FemaleGP

Resources: mentioned on the podcast:
https://www.fitrwoman.com/
https://iapmd.org/

In this episode we welcome celebrated cookbook author Nicola Galloway from Homegrown Kitchen, to take a deep dive into fermented foods.

We discuss what fermented foods are, the history of fermentation, and why they're so good for our health and gut microbiome.

We also explore how what to look for when choosing fermented foods to buy, how to get started making your own at home, common myths and mistakes when fermenting, and her top tips and tricks and favourite recipes!

Nicola is a trained chef and has written and published 5 popular cookbooks.
She teaches workshops around New Zealand on sourdough and ferments as well as writing recipes for magazines and publications.

Nicola has a strong interest in whole foods and traditional cooking methods, taking a garden-to-table approach. At the heart of her food philosophy is cooking good food and sharing this with others, and this shows in her wonderful recipes and cookbooks.
You can find her at https://www.homegrown-kitchen.co.nz/

Food and ferments are some of our favourite subjects so we absolutely loved having Nicola as a guest, we hope you love it too!

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In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr Lisa Connelly, an integrative dermatologist (skin specialist), who takes a whole-person approach to skin health and anti-ageing treatments.

We explore a topic that's on many peoples mind these days - how to minimize skin damage, wrinkles and the visible signs of ageing!!

We dive into what actually makes skin age, how our diet and environment impact the appearance of our skin, and most importantly practical steps you can take to keep your skin looking healthy, smooth and glowing over time!

We also talk about what causes skin cancers (which are sadly so common in NZ), and ways to prevent them, even if you've had a previous skin cancer removed.

You won't want to miss this episode, so download it now!

Lisa takes a wonderful holistic approach to ageing, looking at the whole person, and using evidence-based therapies to optimise skin health, as well as self-confidence!

Dr. Elizabeth “Lisa” Alvaraz Connelly is a specialist Dermatologist with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Connelly specializes in treating all conditions related to the skin, hair and nails with additional interest and expertise in Pediatric Dermatology conditions. Currently, she is one of a handful of Paediatric Dermatologists in New Zealand, and the only one in New Plymouth.

You can find more information about Dr Connellys on her website: https://www.iderm.co.nz/