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Metabolic Balance Stories
Step into a world where health isn't just a goal—it's a tailored journey uniquely designed for you. Welcome to Metabolic Balance Stories, your passport to a vibrant, balanced life powered by personalised nutrition.
Hosted by Cherry Wills, head practitioner and CEO of Metabolic Balance Australia, New Zealand and the UK, our podcast delves into the heart of the Metabolic Balance Program—an evidence-based nutrition program transforming lives worldwide.
At Metabolic Balance, we believe that health isn’t a one-size-fits-all formula; it’s as unique as you are. Using advanced blood test analysis, we decode your body’s needs to craft a personalised nutrition plan.
Join us as we share real stories from practitioners and clients across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, offering insights into their transformative journeys with the Metabolic Balance approach. Whether you're curious about optimizing your health or ready to embark on a holistic reset, our podcast is your beacon of empowerment, illuminating the path to radiant health and fulfillment.
Embrace the transformative potential of personalised nutrition. Tune in to Metabolic Balance Stories and start your journey to a vibrant, balanced life today!
Episodes
97 episodes
How Nic Lost 12kg and Reduced Inflammation | Nic Hansen
In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, Cherry Wills speaks with Nic Hansen, who began Metabolic Balance in January 2026 after decades of chronic fatigue, psoriatic arthritis, pain, inflammation and weight challenges. Nic sh...
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How Personalised Nutrition Supported Patricia’s Recovery | Patricia Frederick
Patricia Frederick brings a unique perspective to this episode as a French-trained chef, health coach and lifelong food lover who faced stage three breast cancer in her mid-sixties. After surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, she found her appet...
Managing Hashimoto’s Symptoms with Personalised Nutrition | Rachael Fattore
In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, host Cherry Wills speaks with Rachael Fattore, a naturopath and Metabolic Balance practitioner from regional New South Wales. Rachael shares how her own healing journey began af...
How Gillian Transformed Her Health in Her 60s with Metabolic Balance | Gillian Miller
In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, Cherry Wills speaks with Gillian Miller, a naturopath and client of Metabolic Balance, After 50 years of yo-yo dieting and trying different approaches, Gillian reached a point where she ...
The Right Tools for the Right Person | Jacqui Lewis
Cherry Wills and Jacqui Lewis discuss how personalised nutrition fits alongside medical weight loss interventions like bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications.While these tools can be powerful, they are not complete solutions on their o...
Supporting Clients Beyond GLP-1 Medication | Gerry Gajadharsingh
In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, host Cherry Wills speaks with osteopath and functional medicine practitioner Gerry Gajadharsingh to explore the clinical reality behind these medications.Together, they un...
Does Food Matter for Mental Health? | Jacqueline Riddell
After years of unexplained symptoms and “normal” medical tests, Jacqueline Riddell experienced heart palpitations, mood swings, fatigue, and brain fog.With guidance from her practitioner Georgia Single, she followed a personalised nutri...
Sports Nutrition Using Metabolic Balance | Karen Pyke and Katie King
In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, host Cherry Wills speaks with Metabolic Balance® practitioners Katie King and Karen Pyke about the role of personalised nutrition in sports performance, recovery, and long-term he...
How Personalised Nutrition Helped Her Lose 23kg After Menopause | Sandra Davidson
After menopause, Sandra began gaining weight rapidly and felt unlike herself. Despite trying different approaches, nothing seemed to work, and she felt frustrated and low in energy. At 57, weighing 92 kg, she decided to start the Metabolic Bala...
A Naturopath’s Own Health Transformation with Metabolic Balance | Jeannette Scapens
In this episode Cherry Wills speaks with Jeannette Scapens, a Metabolic Balance practitioner and naturopath based in Adelaide, Australia.Jeannette shares her personal journey from struggling with fatigue, weight gain, and thyroid...
Recovering from Long COVID with Metabolic Balance| Lisa Wallace
In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories Podcast, Cherry Wills speaks with Lisa Wallace, a teacher from Brisbane, Australia, about her journey with Metabolic Balance.Lisa first sought help after struggling with long COVID...
How Metabolic Balance Helps Quiet “Food Noise” | Araleena Isse
In this episode, Cherry Wills and Metabolic Balance® practitioner Araleena Isse explore what sustainable health transformation really looks like.Instead of quick fixes or restrictive dieting, they discuss how personalised nutrition thro...
How Jelena Lost 11 Kilos in 6 Months | Jelena Hahn
Jelena Hahn shares her experience of stepping away from quick fixes such as injectables and moving toward a more sustainable relationship with food and her body. She reflects on the mental fatigue that often comes with appetite-suppressing appr...
Managing Lipoedema with Joanne Lee - Nutritional Therapist & certified Metabolic Balance Coach
If you’ve ever felt like your body simply won’t respond no matter how healthy you eat or how hard you try this episode will speak directly to you. Joanne lived for years with lipoedema, a condition that left her legs heavy, swollen, and painful...
“I Got My Life Back”: Ruth Neethling’s Story with Metabolic Balance
In this inspiring episode, Ruth Neethling shares her powerful Metabolic Balance journey and how working with practitioner Diana Burgess helped her move from exhaustion and anxiety to feeling calm, energised, and healthy again. Aft...
The Science Behind Mindful Eating | Kirsten Chick
In this episode, Kirsten Chick, nutritional therapist, educator, and author, joins Cherry Wills to explore how mindful eating, sensory awareness, and metabolic balance can transform your relationship with food. Kirsten explains how slowing down...
Expert Panel on Debunking Metabolic Balance Myths
In this episode, our expert panel addresses myths and misconceptions about the Metabolic Balance program, offering clarity on what the plan truly involves and how it supports sustainable, long-term health. The discussion highlights the value of...
What Finally Worked for Bryce After Years of Failed Weight Loss | Bryce Davies
In this episode, Bryce Davies shares how personalised nutrition helped him break years of weight-loss frustration and finally feel light, energised, and confident again.At the beginning of the year, Bryce was 92.5 kg and struggling to ke...
Kari Hochachka’s MB Story: How Personalised Nutrition Supported her Through Perimenopause
In this episode, Metabolic Balance practitioner Kari Hochachka shares how a personalised, real-food reset helped her move beyond joint pain, headaches, broken sleep, and perimenopausal symptoms, while achieving sustainable weight loss and stead...
How Metabolic Balance Restores Appetite Cues and Energy | Tammy Footit
In this episode, Metabolic Balance practitioner Tammy Footit shares her personal and professional journey with the program. Initially unsure about working in the weight loss space, Tammy was inspired by a colleague’s transformation and decided ...
Expert Panel on Energy and Sleep | How Eating Supports Vitality and Rest
In this expert panel discussion, Metabolic Balance practitioners from across Australia explore how personalised nutrition supports improved energy and sleep—two of the most common challenges clients face. From stress-related insomnia to that mi...
Expert Panel on Depression and Anxiety | How Eating Affects Your Mental Health
In this episode, Metabolic Balance practitioners discuss how personalised nutrition may support clients navigating depression, anxiety, and low mood. With so many people feeling emotionally flat or chronically depleted, the panel explores how s...
Expert Panel on Men's Health | Personalised Nutrition for Men
This episode is about how Metabolic Balance supports men and why they often thrive with this approach.Practitioners share that men respond well to clear structure, stay consistent with guidance, and are motivated by visible results like...
Ellie Robison’s Story: 3 Years on Metabolic Balance
In this episode, Ellie Robison returns to the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast one year after her first interview. After struggling for years with unresolved health concerns ranging from gynaecological issues to neurological symptoms Ellie sha...
Helping Clients Heal with Personalised Nutrition - Sarah Christensen’s Story
In this episode, Brisbane-based naturopath and Metabolic Balance® practitioner Sarah Christensen challenges the “too restrictive” myth—showing how a personalised Metabolic Balance meal plan can actually bring more variety, food enjoyment, and s...