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 help you live a more balanced, vibrant life.
Email info@healmyhealth.com.au for questions and listener mail.
Episodes
82 episodes
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, a...
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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...
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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 strat...
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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 wellbein...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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.Connect with Heal my Health:Website: healmyhealth.com....
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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 de...
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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 beautif...
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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 "l...
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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 trai...
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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 str...
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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.Connect with Heal my Health:Website:
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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.Connect with Heal my Health:Website:
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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?Connect with Heal my Health:Website:
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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.Connect with Heal my Health:Website: healmyhealth.com.au
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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 bo...
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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 ...
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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...
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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.Connec...
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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 vario...
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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 peri...
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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 ayahu...
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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 develo...
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