Ep. 154 - How does our gut health impact our mental health? with Alexandra Brewster

Keeping your children healthy can be tricky, from the common colds and infections, stomach bugs, head lice and mental health - it's more important than ever to get our kids into good habits early and try to treat these kind of ailments as naturally as we can.

Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and midwife working in diverse fields such as general surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology, well baby clinic, maternity and as a school nurse at a private grammar school.

She is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, Western Herbalist, Institute of Functional Medicine Candidate and joins us on the Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast as our in-house Natural Health advisor.

The Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast brings the secrets to success for women in small business. To find out more visit www.hotandhealthyglobal.com  

This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency - www.ethicalchangeagency.com 

Ancient hunter-gatherers didn’t have supermarkets, refrigerators or food available year round. As a result, humans have evolved to be able to function without food for extended periods of time.

Studies show that intermittent fasting can help you lose weight, improve health and perhaps even live longer. There are various methods and patterns of eating cycles that can be adopted when it comes to intermittent fasting. It's important that you seek advice from your healthcare professional before embarking on any drastic change in the way you eat.

Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and midwife working in diverse fields such as general surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology, well baby clinic, maternity and as a school nurse at a private grammar school.

She is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, Western Herbalist, Institute of Functional Medicine Candidate and joins us on the Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast as our in-house Natural Health advisor.

The Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast brings the secrets to success for women in small business. To find out more visit www.hotandhealthyglobal.com  

This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency - www.ethicalchangeagency.com 

Endometriosis is reported to have cost Australian society around $7.7 billion annually with loss in productivity and direct healthcare costs. It's an incredibly painful and damaging condition that is treatable. If you think you may have some symptoms, please listen to your body and see your healthcare professional.

Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and midwife working in diverse fields such as general surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology, well baby clinic, maternity and as a school nurse at a private grammar school.

She is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, Western Herbalist, Institute of Functional Medicine Candidate and joins us on the Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast as our in-house Natural Health advisor.

The Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast brings the secrets to success for women in small business. To find out more visit www.hotandhealthyglobal.com  

This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency - www.ethicalchangeagency.com 

It’s time for us all to change our mindset around the way we see our bodies and learn to love the body we are in and this week’s special guest shares how embracing her body led to a global movement.

Taryn Brumfitt is a best selling author and director of the social change documentary Embrace. Her global crusade to end body dissatisfaction has seen her recognised by the United Nations Women, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls and the Geena Davis Institute.

The Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast brings the secrets to success for women in small business. To find out more visit www.hotandhealthyglobal.com  

This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency - www.ethicalchangeagency.com

As a woman running a small business, it’s important for you to make sure you don’t take shortcuts when it comes to terms and conditions, agreements, policies and documentation that you could be legally liable for. In this episode we meet a lawyer with a difference who can help you make the right decisions in your small business. 

Tracey Robinson is a partner at Robinson Nielsen Legal based in Brisbane, Queensland who specialises in litigation, business law and employment law with over 26 years in commercial legal practice. She has helped a wide range of small to large companies and individuals through strategic and technical guidance and advice. We have dubbed her the heart-centred lawyer as she truly listens and cares about her clients.

Where every choice you make in your business not only helps your clients but also the community and those in need. Well it can happen and this week’s guest shares her story on how.

Sarah Gun is an award winning innovator, disruptor and crusader for a socially equitable world. She is the Founder of GoGo Events and Social Change Headquarters, based in South Australia, leaving a positive social legacy whilst changing lives and supporting the environment and economy.

The Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast brings the secrets to success for women in small business. To find out more visit www.hotandhealthyglobal.com  

If you’re struggling to make your mark for your small business on Instagram – you’re not alone. And as we find social networks evolving faster than we can keep up – it can seem like a never-ending struggle. But what if I told you we have found a global expert that can help you be the go-to expert in your niche and make Instagram work for your business?

Sue B Zimmerman started out with her retail store Sue B Do before she started teaching online. She is now known as the Instagram Expert – a leader in the Instagram marketing field, having developed the most comprehensive online Instagram course known as Ready, Set, Gram. She is a highly sought after-business coach, travelling the world speaking, inspiring and sharing knowledge and extensive experience in social media marketing. We will share more on the screen shares and links provided in this podcast through our social media.

The Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast brings the secrets to success for women in small business. To find out more visit www.hotandhealthyglobal.com  

This week’s guest shares the mindset behind making the most out of food and also following your dreams while you’re at it.

Dominique Rizzois one of Queensland’s leading female chefs who creates purely delicious, healthy and real food recipes that inspire people to make a change for the better while still loving their food.

As a Chef, Author and Presenter Dominique’s aim is to inspire people to cook with fresh, seasonal and local produce. Through her innovative recipes and a healthy attitude her mission is to improve general wellbeing, build confidence in the kitchen, inspire creative cooking and bring vitality onto peoples plates. We hope she inspires you to be hot and healthy as she inspired us.

The Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast brings the secrets to success for women in small business. To find out more visit www.hotandhealthyglobal.com  

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals or EDC's are substances in the environment, food sources, personal care products and manufactured products that interfere with the normal function of our body's endocrine system. So what exactly are EDC's doing to us?

Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and midwife working in diverse fields such as general surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology, well baby clinic, maternity and as a school nurse at a private grammar school.

She is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, Western Herbalist, Institute of Functional Medicine Candidate and joins us on the Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast as our in-house Natural Health advisor.

The Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast brings the secrets to success for women in small business. To find out more visit www.hotandhealthyglobal.com  

As a woman there’s another layer of complexity where our bodies need a little extra care and personal hygiene – and when you’re homeless this becomes a luxury.

Jane Holmes is the CEO & Founder of Support the Girls Australia, a charity dedicated to empowering women with dignity and respect – one bra at a time. Jane is driven to support homeless and disadvantaged women from all cultures across Australia who are in desperate need of bras and personal hygiene products and toiletries – with too many choosing food over their own personal well being. 

We would like to warn our listeners that some of the discussion in this podcast episode may be distressing for some listeners. If you find that you are triggered by this conversation, please get in touch with Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14.

The Hot & Healthy in Business Podcast brings the secrets to success for women in small business. To find out more visit www.hotandhealthyglobal.com