The Heal My Health Podcast
Welcome to The Heal My Health Podcast — a space where we talk all things nutrition, mental health, physical fitness, and spiritual well-being. I’m your host, Sally Williams, a clinical nutritionist passionate about helping you find the balance between health and lifestyle, so you can keep doing what you love while feeling your best and staying informed.Each episode dives into real and relatable conversations about food, lifestyle, and the many factors that shape our overall well-being. You’ll also hear from a variety of incredible guests from across the health world, who share their stories, insights, and expert advice to hel...
95. My Ultimate Birth Prep: Everything I’ve Done to Prepare for My Birth
I have given my birth prep 150% of my energy and I wanted to share everything that I’ve done and am continuing to do, to prepare my body, mind and support team for birth.
From birth education and research to building my birth team and working with a pelvic floor physiotherapist, all the way to hypnobirthing and calmbirth classes, I chat through the different ways I’ve prepared physically, mentally and emotionally for labour and birth.
This is a very personal episode about ho...
94. Chia Seeds: The Tiny Seed With Big Health Benefits
In this episode of I'm talking about one of the simplest foods you can add to your diet for big benefits - chia seeds.
Are they actually as nutritious as we’re led to believe?
Chia seeds have a really cool history as a staple food for ancient civilisations - so we talk about that and about what makes these tiny seeds so nutritionally impressive. We take a look at what the research actually says about their potential health benefits - including blood sugar regulation, cholesterol, heart health and digestive health.
I’...
93. From Party Girls to Prioritising Health - fitness journeys, body dysmorphia, and the people who changed our lives - With Georgia Hare
In this episode I'm joined by one of my oldest friends, Georgia Hare, for a chat that's been years in the making!
We look back on the season of life where weekends revolved around partying, late nights and not giving much thought to our health or family, and reflect on what inspired us to make a change. We share the moments, people and experiences that shaped our health and how those small decisions led us to where we are today.
We chat about
How our relationship with health has evolved over the yearsGeorgia's fitness j...92: Pelvic Floor Health Explained - with Women's Health Physiotherapist Danielle Ryan
Pelvic floor health is something many women don't think about until symptoms arise, yet it plays an important role throughout every stage of life. In todays episode I sit down with Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Danielle Ryan and explore what the pelvic floor is, the functions, and some of the most common causes and signs of pelvic floor dysfunction.
We also discuss the role of the pelvic floor during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery, including how pregnancy impacts these muscles, ways to prepare for labour, and whether every woman could benefit from seeing a pelvic floor physiotherapist during...
91. Breastfeeding 101: Navigating the Early Days with Lactation Consultant & Birth Doula Aimee Sing
Breastfeeding is often described as natural, but that doesn't always mean it comes naturally.
On today's episode of The Heal My Health Podcast, we chat with Aimee Sing, a birth doula, lactation consultant, and Calmbirth educator who has dedicated her career to supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and the postpartum period. Aimee is also the Vice President of Homebirth NSW and co-host of the Australian VBAC Stories podcast.
In this conversation, we focus exclusively on lactation and the early breastfeeding journey. We explore what to expect in those first days and weeks...
90. Living Fully: A Story of Faith, Mindset, Movement, and More - With Ellen Langlands
Todays episode we’re joined once again by Ellen Langlands - a mobility and strength coach and owner of Movere. Ellen is one of the most passionate people I know when it comes to health, movement, and living life fully. She brings an incredibly joyful energy that’s contagious to everyone around her, so I wanted to ask her - what’s her secret?
In this episode, Ellen shares her thoughts on cultivating a positive mindset and living with purpose. She also opens up about her deeply personal and inspiring journey of faith, which helped her heal from a...
89. What Running a Half Marathon Taught Us About Life - With Chloe Zardain
I just completed my first half marathon alongside my best friend, and we wanted to talk all about it! In today’s episode, we reflect on our running journey together over the last year - everything we’ve learned not only about running, but about ourselves, each other, and the power of community.
We share our experience of building a consistent running habit, increasing our endurance, and how the process has positively impacted so many areas of our lives beyond fitness. From the tears, panic attacks, and pain - to the breakthroughs, the lessons, and the love, this...
88. Choline & Child Neurodevelopment: Why This Essential Nutrient Matters During Pregnancy & Lactation
In this episode, I explore the important role of choline in supporting healthy fetal brain development during pregnancy and lactation. I discuss why this essential nutrient matters at each stage, and break down the latest meta-analysis on how adequate choline intake may influence child neurodevelopment outcomes. If you’re planning pregnancy, currently pregnant, or in the postpartum period, this episode will help you better understand how to support your baby’s brain development through nutrition.
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87. Ashwagandha for Stress & Anxiety: Evidence, Benefits & Health Risks
Ashwagandha is a well known adaptogen with a reputation as a natural support for stress and anxiety. In this episode I look at what the research says and if the hype is real.
I also cover important health considerations, including safety, side effects, long-term use, and who should be cautious or avoid it altogether. If you’ve ever wondered whether ashwagandha is worth adding to your routine this episode will give you a clear, evidence-based breakdown.
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86. Retatrutide: The New Weight Loss Drug Changing Obesity Treatment
In this episode, I dive into retatrutide, one of the most talked-about new weight loss drugs currently in development.
I break down how it works as a triple agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors, and what that actually means for appetite, metabolism, and fat loss. I also go through the latest clinical trial results, including how much weight loss has been seen so far and how it compares to other treatments.
I cover the key health considerations, including potential side effects, unknowns around long-term use, and what we...
85. How To Understand and Express Your Emotions and Needs - With Psychologist Alana North
In today's episode I’m joined by psychologist Alana North to discuss how we can better explore our emotions and then communicate them effectively with the people around us.
This conversation covers practical ways to become more emotionally aware, communicate needs without guilt, and build healthier patterns in everyday life.
If you’ve ever thought, “I know something feels off, but I don’t know how to explain it” this episode will give you tools to better understand yourself and communicate with more clarity.
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84. Exploring & Practicing Spirituality (Without Religion) - How To Get Started
Spiritual beliefs and practices can have a profound impact on emotional wellbeing, mental health, and even on our relationships. In this episodes I explore different kinds of spiritual practices and outline common spiritual beliefs that people adopt to help make sense of themselves and their world in a positive way.
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83. The First Trimester of Pregnancy: Nutrition, Nausea,, and Supporting Mental Health
For many women, the first trimester of pregnancy is just survival. It is trying to find any food that you can stomach and get through each day as best as you can. I personally felt like I was trying to do life with a hangover every single day - and just like a hangover, there is no magic pill to make symptoms go away. So what can we do to try and feel just that little bit better?
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82. Constipation? Let's Fix That - Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies To Improve Bowel Health & Regularity
Let's break down the most effective evidence-based strategies to support regular bowel movements, improve digestive health, and relieve constipation naturally. From effective foods, fibre, and hydration to movement, routine, and gut-friendly habits, this episode covers what actually helps get things moving and why consistency matters most for long-term results.
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81. NAC (N-Acetylcysteine): Fighting Disease, Reducing Oxidative Stress, and Other Impacts on Human Health
N-Acetylcysteine, or NAC, is one of the most researched nutritional supplements in modern medicine, yet it’s often misunderstood. In this episode, we explore how NAC works in the body, why it plays such a critical role in antioxidant defence, and how it supports glutathione production to protect our cells from oxidative stress and inflammation.
We’ll unpack the science behind NAC’s impact on liver health, brain function, mental health, immunity, cardiovascular health, and exercise recovery, as well as its therapeutic use in clinical settings such as paracetamol overdose. You’ll learn how NAC helps regulate key neur...
80. Hobbies - How Having a Hobby Can Benefit Your Brain and Your Mental Health and How to Start a Hobby in 20206
Hobbies are activities we choose to do for leisure , relaxation, personal satisfaction or skill development that are distinct from essential activity like work and exercise. But are they even important? Do they create meaningful change in life?
This episode covers the brain and personal benefits of having hobbies and how you too, can cultivate a new hobby in 2026.
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79. 6 Tips to Navigate Silly Season: Balance, Food, Exercise, Alcohol & Sleep Without Stress
The end of the year is full on. It's full of social events, food, and drinks, but it can also throw your healthy habits out the window and make starting off your new year on the right foot pretty difficult. In this episode, I share my top strategies for navigating the “silly season” without feeling restricted, stressed, or guilty.
We chat about simple ways to keep your energy up, enjoy food and drinks mindfully, and fit movement into your busy days all while still soaking up the celebrations. Whether you’re juggling parties, family meals, or just want t...
78. Eating Out Without Overdoing It: How to Make Healthier Choices, Understand Nutrients, and Enjoy Your Meal
Eating out doesn’t have to derail your health goals and it definitely shouldn’t ruin the joy of sharing a meal. In this episode, I explore how to find the balance between enjoying yourself and making choices that genuinely support your wellbeing.
We unpack why your intentions matter: maybe you’re eating out frequently and want to feel better day-to-day, or maybe you notice an all-or-nothing mindset that leaves you swinging between restriction and overdoing it. Understanding why you want to make healthier choices is the first step to creating balance.
You’ll learn what act...
77. The Best Diet For (Almost) Everyone - Why a High Fibre and High Protein, Mostly Plant-Based Diet Works for Human Health
What’s the best diet for humans? When you zoom out and look at decades of research, human physiology, and real-world health outcomes, a clear pattern emerges.
In this episode, we explore:
Why humans are built to eat a variety of foods, not follow extreme diet tribesHow fibre, protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients create the foundations of long-term healthThe major pitfalls of going too far into either direction - strict vegetarian/vegan or strict carnivore/low-fibreWhy fish and lean proteins play a protective role that plants alone or meat alone cannot fully replaceHow a “plant-forward + protein-adequate” diet s...76: Fermented Foods and Their Effects on the Microbiome and Immune System
This episode is all about the gut microbiome and how fermented foods can play a key role in supporting it. I break down how foods like yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi help nourish beneficial bacteria, improve gut balance, and ultimately strengthen immune function. We’ll look at what the research says, how often you should include these foods, and practical ways to add them to your diet for better gut and overall health.
A must-listen if you’re curious about how your food choices directly influence your immunity and wellbeing from the inside out.
75. Home Birthing Explained: Benefits, Fears, and Pain Management with Doula Aimee Sing (BirthAims)
We're joined by Aimee Sing — a birth doula, lactation consultant, and Calmbirth educator from the Blue Mountains. Aimee has supported countless women and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She’s also the Vice President of Homebirth NSW and host of the Australian VBAC Stories Podcast, making her a passionate voice in the home birth community.
In this episode, we explore why more women are choosing home birth and what the real benefits, risks, and considerations are when compared to conventional hospital births. Aimee shares her insight into...
74. Heal My Health Life Update, Business Update, and What To Expect
Hey there, it's been a minute. This episode is just a quick podcast reboot and life update to let you know what's coming.
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73. Attachment Theory: How Our Childhood Relationships Can Affect Relationships and Interpersonal Capacity in Adulthood with Psychologist Renee Ferris
Renee Ferris is a registered psychologist with over 15 years experience in private practice and along with her husband Ken has owned and operated Riverlands Therapy Services since 2017. Renee focuses her therapeutic practice and professional development on trauma processing and interpersonal capacity via attachment theory. She addresses a variety of clinical presentations such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, personality disorders, interpersonal relationship challenges, development of self, and workplace challenges.
In today's conversation we cover topics such as attachment theory, interpersonal capacity, trauma processing, and self talk.
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AWAKEN WITHIN - A Byron Bay Womens Retreat
Awaken Within is a 2025 women's retreat hosted by myself and Hayley from Embodied Breathwork.
Join us in the Byron Bay hinterlands for a transformative weekend filled with restoration, relaxation, and empowerment. On 170 acres of beautiful country land we will be spending 3 nights and three days together, immersing in ice baths, saunas, breathwork, workshops, and plenty of free time to just breathe.
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72. Hayley Ashe (Embodied Breathwork) - How Breathwork Can Alter Your Course, Unlock Emotions, and Create Joy + How to Avoid Social Standards and Truly Become Yourself
In this episode, Hayley from Embodied Breathwork takes us through her journey through finding breathwork and how it altered her life course and purpose. We talk about going inward to become who you truly are, overcoming social standards, and "leaning into the cringe" to become your best self and experience what life has to offer. I truly loved this episode and know you will too!
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71. Ellen Langlands Movere - How Mobility Practice Can Support Longevity, Improve Training, Prevent Injury, and Increase Wellbeing
In today's episode, I sit down with Ellen Langlands, a mobility and strength coach, and the owner of Movere, a mobility and strength coaching business. We explore what a mobility practice entails and its benefits for longevity and strength training. Ellen also shares her personal health journey, the challenges she faced, and how they ultimately inspired her to become a coach with a focus on mobility.
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70. L-Theanine on Reducing Stress & Improving Sleep - How L-Theanine Induces Alpha Wave Production and Increases Dopamine, Serotonin, and GABA
In this episode, I dive deep into L-Theanine, a fascinating amino acid naturally found in tea leaves and certain mushrooms. I explore how L-Theanine influences brain activity by promoting the production of alpha waves, which can help reduce stress, enhance cognitive performance, and improve sleep quality.
I also discuss practical ways to incorporate L-Theanine into your daily routine, covering ideal dosages, recommended uses, and the many benefits it offers for mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your focus, unwind after a busy day, or simply learn about the science behind this natural nootropic, th...
70. Healthy Habits To Get Your Shit Together
A podcast episode to go over some very basics of getting your shit together. These aren't going to blow your mind, but they might give you the boost of spring motivation that you're looking for
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69: Where To Start When You Want To Clean Up Your Diet - Set Yourself Up For Success by Being Prepared and Focusing on High Protein and High Fibre
Looking to clean up your diet? In this episode, I explore three key areas you can focus on to start eating better and fuel your body more effectively.
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68. How to Lower LDL Cholesterol - The Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes to Improve Cardiovascular Health
What is LDL cholesterol and why is it harmful to the body? This episode will help you understand cholesterol and the nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can bring that LDL down.
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67. Yogurt for Gut Health, Immunity, and Beyond - Exploring the Science-Backed Benefits of Yogurt for Your Body and Mind
Yogurt has been eaten for centuries and it just keeps getting better. Though are all the health claims about this fermented food true? Just how good is yogurt really?
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66. The Top 6 Foods For Improved Gut Health - How You Can Reduce Bloating and Improve Your Wellbeing Through Gut Healthy Foods
The gut is a complex organ. Today I go over 6 different foods that you can eat to help support the overall health of your gut.
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65. My Top 5 Supplements for Overall Health - Evidence Based Supps That Actually Make a Difference
In this episode I discuss my top 5 rated supplements that I think are great for general health and wellbeing. These supplements are all well-studied for their effects on human health and have known benefits for different aspects of the human body.
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64. Moving Through Grief With Cait Wotherspoon
Cait Wotherspoon is a grief and bereavement therapist. Early in her life Cait completed a Bachelor of Nursing and became certified in Oncology and Palliative Care. Cait had experienced grief and loss through her late 20’s and felt called to be a healer. So later on, she would gain a Bachelor in Teaching and a Bachelor in Education and be trained as a Transactional Analyst in psychotherapy. Cait opened up a counselling practice in Penrith where she helps people with their bereavement so they can rediscover joy. She completed a graduate Diploma of Psychology and continues enhancing her own lea...
63. Nutrient Nugget - Calcium
Todays episode I cover calcium and what it does in the body. There are specific times in life and specific circumstances where focusing on getting enough calcium is more relevant than others. So, I discuss those important moments as well as how and where can we get calcium from, and exactly how much of it we need!
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62. Journaling: Benefits For The Brain and Emotional Health, Journaling Styles, and Tips to Get Started
This episode is all about journaling. I start off discussing how journaling supports neural integration of the brain (so cool), and then we have a chat about all the different ways you can journal and how to get started.
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61. The Power Of Fibre - Lower LDL Cholesterol, Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk, and Improve Bowel Function
In this episode, I dive into the world of fibre and its incredible benefits for our heart and gut health. I explore how fibre supports our cardiovascular system, improving our heart and blood health. I also take a closer look at the various types of fibre out there, how much we actually need, and some clever ways to get more of it into our daily diet.
So, if you're curious about how fibre can revolutionise your well-being, tune into this episode !
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60. Navigating Menopause: Sleep Disturbances, Anxiety & Rage, Nutrition, Change of Life, and Hormone Replacement Therapy With Women's Health Educator Jane Hutchens
Jane Hutchens is women's health educator and a PhD qualified integrative practitioner. She is a naturopath, nutritionist, and registered nurse who has worked in women’s health for most of her working life, with now a particular interest in perimenopause and midlife.
Jane has an extensive list of qualifications including a Master of medicine in reproductive health, Advanced Diplomas in Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine, Diplomas of Nutrition and Remedial Massage, and has recently completed a PhD in Public Health looking at women's experiences of having cardiac disease in pregnancy and postpartum. She has lectured and contributed to...
59. The Journey of Change, Growth, Business, and Finding Spirituality and Awakening with Matt Gamble
Today's guest episode is Matt Gamble, owner of G3 fitness Australia, a group fitness gym with 6 venues across Western Sydney. G3 was Matts first endeavour, though in todays conversation he shares his journey into finding spirituality, his ayahuasca experience, building his getcleargetclean life coaching programs, and sharing vulnerability and love online to help people create beautiful changes in their life and open their hearts.
It's a gorgeous conversation about growth, love, business, change, and purpose.
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58. Do These 4 Things to Reduce Overeating and Mindless Eating
In this episode I discuss overeating and mindless eating, shedding light on 4 effective strategies to help you gain control over your eating habits.
Discover how to recognise triggers, cultivate mindful eating practices, and develop a healthier approach to satisfying your hunger. Whether you struggle with portion control, emotional eating, or simply want to adopt a more balanced diet, this episode offers valuable insights to support your journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
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