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Which magnesium is best? Does collagen actually work? Why has my period stopped? In this listener Q&A, naturopath Mia Stanley answers your most-asked questions on gut health, hormones, supplements and women’s health, backed by science and real clinic experience.There’s so much conflicting health advice online, especially about which supplements to take, which foods to cut out and how to support your hormones. In this episode, I cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters for your health.I’m answering the questions I hear most in clinic, including how to tell if your supplements are working, why you can eat well and still be low in nutrients, and how stress, exercise and nutrition affect your gut and hormones. We also go deeper into hypothalamic amenorrhoea (missing periods), subclinical hypothyroidism, low energy availability and what’s happening hormonally across your menstrual cycle.If you’re dealing with bloating or other gut symptoms, hormone imbalances or irregular periods, or you’re just overwhelmed by supplement advice, this episode is for you.IN THIS EPISODE:The 5 health foods I recommend adding to your daily diet, and why dietary diversity matters for gut healthWhich type of magnesium to take: magnesium glycinate vs magnesium citrateCollagen supplements in midlife: what the research says about skin and joint health, and how to tell if it’s workingNutrient absorption: why you can eat a nutrient-rich diet and still have deficienciesGoing gluten-free or dairy-free: when it makes sense, and when to reintroduce themAm I eating enough? Fuelling for exercise, recovery and hormone healthLow energy availability (RED-S) and its effects on your period, bone health and energyHormones explained: oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol and thyroid hormonesSubclinical hypothyroidism: what it means and which tests to ask aboutHypothalamic amenorrhoea: why your period can stop, and how nutrition, fuelling and recovery help it returnIs breakfast really the most important meal of the day? What happens when you regularly skip itThe 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and how they affect your energy, appetite, digestion, skin and moodMy path to becoming a naturopath: study, qualifications and career options in natural healthA LITTLE REMINDERYour symptoms aren’t random, and your body isn’t failing you. Instead of jumping from supplement to supplement or cutting out more foods, start by understanding what’s driving your symptoms and take an individualised approach.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who’d find it helpful. Reviews help more people find the show.WORK WITH MEI’m Mia Stanley, a qualified naturopath specialising in gut health, hormones, skin and women’s health. I see clients in person in Elwood, Melbourne, and via telehealth Australia-wide.Book a consult or learn more: www.lovemianaturopathy.com.auFollow on Instagram: @lovemianaturopathyDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace individualised medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always speak with your healthcare provider before starting supplements or changing your diet or medication.

Stress is about so much more than feeling overwhelmed. It can influence your nervous system, digestion, energy levels and overall health.In this episode of Love Mia Naturopathy, we're exploring acute versus chronic stress, what happens in your body during fight-or-flight, how stress impacts gut health and digestion, and practical ways to support nervous system regulation.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:Acute vs chronic stress and how the stress response worksFight-or-flight and why you can experience stress without feeling anxiousHow chronic stress can affect digestion, bloating and gut motilityThe gut-brain connection and its role in your healthPractical ways to support your nervous system and build more recovery into your dayWhy managing stress shouldn't become another thing on your to-do listRemember, the goal isn't to eliminate stress completely. It's to understand your body's response and support its ability to adapt and recover.WORK WITH MEBook a free 15-minute Alignment Call or Consult : https://love-mia-naturopathy.au4.cliniko.com/bookingsExplore the Good Gut Guide: https://www.lovemianaturopathy.com.au/product-page/free-good-gut-guide ⁠LET'S CONNECTInstagram: @lovemianaturopathyTikTok: @lovemianaturopathyWebsite: https://lovemianaturopathy.comFollow Love Mia Naturopathy on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.SEO KEYWORDS: chronic stress, acute vs chronic stress, nervous system regulation, fight-or-flight response, gut-brain connection, stress and gut health, stress and digestion, chronic stress symptoms, burnout, stress management.HASHTAGS#Burnout #ChronicStress #NervousSystemRegulation #GutHealth #GutBrainConnection #StressManagement #FightOrFlight #WomensHealth #AustraliaNaturopath

Naturopathy 101: What Actually Happens When You See a Naturopath?What actually happens when you see a naturopath?You might assume you come in with a symptom, get given a handful of supplements and go home. But naturopathy is about so much more than that.In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a naturopathic consultation and how I approach understanding your symptoms and the bigger picture of your health.We’ll explore:Your health history and timeline and why understanding when and how your symptoms started matters.Root cause and why there isn’t always one single thing responsible for your symptoms.The nervous system and its role in digestion, sleep, stress, recovery and overall health.Supplements and testing and where they actually fit into a naturopathic treatment plan.The foundations of health including nutrition, digestion, sleep, movement, hydration and lifestyle.I’ll also walk you through how I would connect the dots when someone is experiencing multiple symptoms like bloating, constipation, acne, fatigue and PMS, rather than treating each symptom separately.Because I don’t want you leaving a consultation with a bag full of supplements and no idea why you’re taking them. I want you to understand your body and why we’re doing what we’re doing.If you’ve ever wondered what a naturopath does or what to expect from a naturopathic consultation, this episode is for you.If you're ready to stop guessing and want personalised support, you can learn more about my Decode Suite or book a free 1:1 Alignment Call ⁠⁠⁠ with me.Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @lovemianaturopathy for daily updates, behind the scenes and honest chats.And if this episode resonates, I’d love if you could leave a review on Apple or Spotify, it truly helps the show grow.

If you’re constantly bloated, struggling to have a bowel movement, going days without pooping or relying on laxatives to keep things moving, this episode is for you.Constipation is one of the most common gut symptoms I see in clinic and one of the most misunderstood.Because while you’ll often be told to “eat more fibre and drink more water,” constipation isn’t always as simple as that.In this episode of Love Mia Naturopathy, we’re talking about the real causes of constipation, including:→ Gut motility and why your bowel may not be moving things through efficiently→ The connection between constipation, the nervous system and stress→ Fibre: when it can help and when adding more may actually make you feel worse→ Meal spacing, the gastrocolic reflex and the migrating motor complex→ The gut microbiome and why methane/IMO can be relevant in chronic constipation→ When gut testing may actually be worth considering→ How thyroid function, your menstrual cycle and hormones can influence bowel movements→ The specific things you can start doing to support regular bowel movements→ Why constipation is about much more than simply “how often you go”We also talk about why I don’t believe in throwing another supplement or probiotic at constipation without understanding WHY it’s happening in the first place.If you’ve tried fibre, magnesium, probiotics, drinking more water and “eating healthier” but your gut still isn’t moving properly, this is an episode you’ll want to listen to.Want personalised support?Decode Suite my 4-month gut health program for women who are ready to understand their symptoms and actually work on the underlying factors.→ https://www.lovemianaturopathy.com.au/decodesuiteFree 15-minute Assessment Video Call not sure where to start? Book a free call and we can chat through your symptoms, goals and whether working together is the right fit.→ https://love-mia-naturopathy.au4.cliniko.com/bookings Free resources grab my free gut health resources and start learning more about your digestion, bloating, bowel health and the foundations that actually matter.→ https://www.lovemianaturopathy.com.au/product-page/free-good-gut-guideInstagram & TikTok: @lovemianaturopathyWebsite: lovemianaturopathy.com#constipation #constipationrelief #constipationcauses #guthealth #guthealthtips #gutmotility #digestivehealth #bloating #microbiome #SIBO #IMO #hormonehealth #womenshealth #naturopath #naturopathy #ibs

How to Treat Acne Naturally: 7 Foundations I Look At as a NaturopathWhat if your skin isn't the problem, but the symptom?When I work with clients experiencing acne, breakouts or hormonal skin, I don't start by asking which supplement or skincare product we can add. I want to understand what is happening underneath the skin and across the body as a whole.In this episode, I’m walking you through my 7-part framework for approaching skin health naturopathically, including the key systems I assess before jumping into a targeted skin protocol.We’ll explore:Gut health and elimination why regular bowel movements, digestion, the microbiome and gut inflammation can all be relevant when supporting skin health.Hormones and the menstrual cycle what irregular cycles, heavy or painful periods, PMS and predictable premenstrual breakouts can tell us.Insulin and blood sugar regulation the connection between balanced meals, protein, blood sugar and skin health.Liver health and hormone metabolism what the liver actually has to do with hormone clearance and why “detoxing” isn't as simple as taking a liver supplement.The lymphatic system and movement how everyday movement, circulation and lymphatic flow fit into a holistic approach to skin.Cortisol, stress and the nervous system why chronic stress, poor sleep and inadequate recovery can influence the skin and why cortisol isn't something we simply want to “lower”.Nutrition and inflammation the foundational nutrients your body needs to support healthy skin and why restricting more foods isn't always the answer.I’ll also break down the bare-minimum foundations I want to see in place from having regular bowel movements and adequately nourishing your body, to understanding your menstrual cycle, managing stress and building balanced meals.If you're dealing with persistent acne, hormonal breakouts or skin that seems to flare alongside your cycle, digestion, stress or lifestyle, this episode will help you understand the bigger picture and where I would start.Because when it comes to skin health, we don't just want to manage the breakout we want to understand why it's happening in the first place.If you're ready to stop guessing and want personalised support to understand your gut, symptoms and health on a deeper level, you can learn more about my ⁠⁠Decode Suite ⁠⁠Book a⁠⁠ free 1:1 Alignment Call ⁠⁠with me and we'll chat through what's going on, what you're struggling with and whether working together is the right fit for you.Follow me on Instagram and tik tok ⁠@lovemianaturopathy⁠ for daily updates, behind the scenes and honest chats.🎙️ And if this episode resonates, I’d love if you could leave a review on Apple or Spotify - it truly helps the show grow.Thank you so much for being here, let’s change how women experience their health, together.

What if you could go back and talk to your 16-year-old self about health?There are so many things I understand now about gut health, food, movement, stress and women’s health that I wish I had known when I was younger.In this episode, I’m sharing 7 health lessons I wish I could tell my 16-year-old self and honestly, they’re lessons I think a lot of women in their twenties need to hear too.We’re talking about:1. You don’t need to fit into a perfect wellness boxBeing healthy doesn’t mean having the perfect diet, morning routine or lifestyle. Your health needs to fit into your actual life.2. If you move your body from a place of hate, your motivation will eventually dieExercise shouldn’t be punishment for eating, gaining weight or not liking your body. We talk about creating a healthier relationship with movement.3. If coffee makes you run to the bathroom, it might be time to look at your gutCoffee can naturally stimulate bowel movements, but ongoing urgency, diarrhoea, cramping or digestive symptoms are worth understanding rather than simply working around.4. Your symptoms are not isolated issuesBloating, acne, constipation, fatigue, painful periods and other symptoms can be connected. Your body doesn’t operate in separate departments.5. Don’t underestimate the power of your nervous systemStress, sleep, digestion and the nervous system are deeply connected and sometimes improving your health isn’t about adding another supplement.6. Food restriction is not the answer to your gut issuesRemoving more and more foods might feel like you're taking control, but the goal of gut health should ultimately be more flexibility, not a smaller and smaller list of foods you feel safe eating.7. Advocate for your health again and againYou know your body. You deserve to ask questions, seek answers and keep advocating for yourself when something doesn’t feel right.This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to become the “perfect wellness girl” to be healthy.You can care about your gut health, hormones and wellbeing while still having a social life, enjoying food, moving your body because you love it and living a life that actually feels like yours.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still don’t feel like yourself, this one is for you.If you've been overwhelmed by conflicting gut health advice and don't know where to start, come join me LIVE for my Good Gut Guide Masterclass.Thursday 27 August6:00pmOnline + completely FREEI'm going to walk you through what you actually need to understand to improve your gut health beyond simply cutting out foods, taking probiotics and collecting more supplements.⁠Save your spot HERE⁠If you're ready to stop guessing and want personalised support to understand your gut, symptoms and health on a deeper level, you can learn more about my ⁠Decode Suite ⁠Book a⁠ free 1:1 Alignment Call ⁠with me and we'll chat through what's going on, what you're struggling with and whether working together is the right fit for you.

Your Body Is Talking, Are You Actually Listening?What if your symptoms aren’t the problem, but the clue?In this episode, Mia dives into one of the biggest things she sees in naturopathic practice: our tendency to immediately suppress symptoms without stopping to ask why they’re happening in the first place.You have acne, so you take zinc.You can’t sleep, so you take magnesium.You’re bloated, so you cut out another food.You’re constipated, so you take something to make you go.But what if there’s a bigger story happening underneath?Mia explores what it actually means to take a naturopathic approach to your health, looking beyond individual symptoms and learning to understand the signals your body is giving you.We chat about gut health, symptoms, supplements, listening to your body, making meaningful changes, and why healing is rarely a straight line.Because the goal isn’t to create a body that never experiences symptoms.If you've been overwhelmed by conflicting gut health advice and don't know where to start, come join me LIVE for my Good Gut Guide Masterclass.Thursday 27 August6:00pmOnline + completely FREEI'm going to walk you through what you actually need to understand to improve your gut health — beyond simply cutting out foods, taking probiotics and collecting more supplements.Save your spot HEREIf you're ready to stop guessing and want personalised support to understand your gut, symptoms and health on a deeper level, you can learn more about my Decode Suite Book a free 1:1 Alignment Call with me and we'll chat through what's going on, what you're struggling with and whether working together is the right fit for you.Keywords: gut health, gut health podcast, naturopath, naturopathy, women's health, digestive health, bloating, constipation, acne, supplements, holistic health, natural health, gut microbiome, healing journey, symptom management, root cause health, gut health Australia

Bloated by 2pm. A breakout on your jawline that won't budge no matter what you put on it. A 3pm wall that hits so hard you could cry or fall asleep at your desk.You've probably been treating these as three separate problems. They're not. In this episode, I'm breaking down the one root cause connecting your gut, your skin, and your energy and exactly what to do about it.In this episode:Why your body can't tell the difference between "stressful email" and "actual danger" and what that does to your digestion, skin, and energyThe real reason bloating shows up when you're stressed (it's not a new intolerance)Why jawline breakouts are a hormonal pattern, not a skincare problemThe under-eating mistake that's quietly keeping your stress hormones elevatedHow much protein you actually need, and why most women are eating far less than thatWhere a supplement like magnesium glycinate genuinely helps and where it can't do the job on its ownIf this episode felt like I was describing your actual week, that's not a coincidence and it's also not something you have to keep pushing through alone.Ready to actually get to the root of it?📞 Book your free Alignment CallJoin Decode Suite, my 4-month naturopathic program to decode your symptoms and get real, lasting results for your gut, skin, and nervous system& Come say hi on Instagram @lovemianaturopathy

We are so deep into optimizing, tracking, and biohacking our health that I think a lot of us have lost touch with what wellness is actually supposed to feel like. In this episode, I'm talking about the noise around GLP-1s, peptides, and the next big "hack" and why I think real wellness was never actually complicated. I'm sharing what I do every single day to prioritize my health (no fancy stack required), and what a recent trip to Sri Lanka reminded me about community, connection, and getting back to basics. This one's less research, more real talk.Why health has started to feel so complicated and who benefits from thatA quick, honest take on GLP-1s and peptides (without going too deep down that rabbit hole)What I actually do every day for my health: mornings, movement, food, sunlight, connection, and sleepWhat I saw in Sri Lanka that changed how I think about "true" wellnessWhy you can't buy or hack your way into health and what to focus on insteadOne simple thing you can do this week to get back to basicsJoin The Decode Suite: ⁠https://www.lovemianaturopathy.com.au/decodesuite⁠Check out Instagram for all the details: @lovemianaturopathy

The Decode Suite is officially here.In today's episode I am introducing something I have been building for a long time. It is called The Decode Suite, and it is a four-month guided naturopathic experience designed to help you understand your symptoms, receive a fully personalised treatment plan, and actually implement it with structure and support behind you.In this episode I cover:What the Decode Suite is and how it worksEverything that is included insideWho this is and is not forThe difference between a one-off naturopathic consult and the Decode SuiteWhy I built this and the personal story behind itFounding member pricing and how to join todayIf you have been Googling your symptoms, cutting out foods, taking supplements and still not getting answers, this episode is for you. Your symptoms are not random. They are patterns. And it is time to decode them.Founding member pricing closes soon. Join The Decode Suite: https://www.lovemianaturopathy.com.au/decodesuiteCheck out Instagram for all the details: @lovemianaturopathy