In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between migraines, inflammation, and the vagus nerve. We break down the science behind different types of headaches, highlighting how migraines especially impact women and often relate to hormonal and inflammatory changes in the body. By digging into the root causes of migraines, including common triggers like stress,…
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In this honest and energizing conversation, Ann Marie sits down with 64-year-old Australian naturopath, speaker, and wellness rebel Jennifer Jefferies – aka @presentdaywisewoman – to talk about how women can embrace midlife and menopause without fear, extremes, or pharma dependency.
Jen brings over 30 years of clinical experience, a surfboard, and…
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we talk with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne about her work on Nutrivore, an easy and science-based way of thinking about healthy eating. She shares her own health story, including what she learned losing over 100lbs 3 separate times, why strict diets don’t work for most people, and how…
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This podcast originally ran on July 11, 2024
In this episode, host and midlife and menopause journalist Ann Marie McQueen speaks with iconic American model Kim Alexis.
They explore Kim's extensive career when she dominated the modeling industry. They talk about what it was like to appear on over 500 magazine…
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we dive into the world of immune-disrupting chemicals and practical detox strategies with Dr. Aly Cohen, author of Detoxify. We explore the staggering number of everyday toxins we're exposed to, how they impact our immune and endocrine systems, and why understanding their effects is more important than…
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This podcast originally ran on August 1, 2024
You may have been hearing a lot about testosterone lately – what it is, why we need it, why we can’t get it… I’ve gone to Melbourne, Australia to ask an expert in women’s hormones across our lifespan, and one of the few…
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a renowned naturopath and expert in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), myalgic encephalitis (ME), and long COVID. Jenny openly shares her personal journey through health setbacks, exploring how physical, emotional, and energetic challenges shaped her approach to healing and patient care.…
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This podcast originally ran on October 15, 2024.
Hotflash inc founder and host Ann Marie McQueen sits down with Dr Leigh Erin Connealy, a leading figure in integrative medicine, known for her unique approach in combining conventional and alternative treatments in addressing chronic illnesses and cancer. Dr Connealy is the founder…
In this eye-opening episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we chat with special guest Kiran Krishnan about the amazing world of microbiomes and how they play a big role in our health. Kiran talks about how he got into microbiology because he wanted to discover new things and understand how tiny organisms affect how we…
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This podcast originally ran on October 21, 2023.
This week we get down to basics, and basics are exactly what we need in this confusing world right now. This is THE podcast to listen to if you are confused about all things to do with taking hormone therapy.
Dr Vikram Sinai…
