Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Most women's health care starts by looking for something broken. This one starts by listening.
Women of the Well is a podcast about what medicine looks like when it takes the whole woman seriously – her body, her history, her nervous system and her own knowing.
Hosted by integrative gynaecologists Dr Peta Wright and Dr Thea Bowler with holistic counsellor Sam Lindsay-German, each episode explores a women's health topic from an integrative, nervous system informed perspective, alongside guests including physiotherapists, psychologists, researchers, healers and clinicians who are practising differently.
If you've been told your pain is normal, your tests are fine and there's nothing more to be done, this is a podcast that will make you feel seen and give you somewhere to go next.
If you're a practitioner who senses the standard approach isn't serving your patients, you'll find the thinking here that underpins how we work at Vera Wellness – and the training we run for clinicians who want to work this way too.
This podcast is for information and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Topics we cover:
- Pelvic pain and endometriosis,
- Nervous system health and trauma informed care,
- Perimenopause and menopause,
- PMDD and premenstrual health,
- Fertility and reproductive health,
- Pregnancy, childbirth and matrescence,
- Hormonal and gut health,
- Mental health and self development,
- Somatic therapy and embodiment,
- Sexuality,
- Spirituality and intuition
Recorded and produced by the team at Vera Wellness – verawellness.com.au.
Follow @verawellness.com.au on Instagram, and find our courses for women and our training for practitioners at verawellness.com.au
Episodes
41 episodes
Choosing your body wisdom – midwife Lauren Williams on meeting herself
In our last episode, Peta and Thea talked about Vera's practitioner training, and why no one should have to do this work alone. This week, we're introducing you to one of the women who reminds us of that every day.Lauren Williams has bee...
Medicine that starts with you – inside our first practitioner training
A quick note: this is a conversation about our practitioner training, so we're talking clinician to clinician at times. But if you're living with pelvic pain, we hope it's a comfort to hear that there are practitioners out there learning to...
What happens when you remember you're a Goddess
What if the disconnection you feel from your body isn't because something's wrong with you – but because you've forgotten you're divine?In this episode, we explore the power of recognising the goddess within – not as a spiritual concept ...
Transforming pelvic pain by listening to the nervous system
A quick note: We recorded this at our practitioner event, so we're talking clinician-to-clinician in parts. But if you're navigating pelvic pain yourself, you might find it really validating to hear how we think about symptoms, nervous syst...
What they don’t teach you about holding space for pain
Today’s conversation is a little different.Dr Thea and Vera physiotherapist Paula Hindle take you inside the sauna at the end of a long clinic day – a place where their most honest reflections tend to unfold.This episode opens a d...
Welcome Back: Menopause, endings and the wisdom of change
After a long pause, Women of the Well is back.In this conversation, Dr Peta, Dr Thea and Sam sit together in a very real season of life transition – talking about menopause, ageing, endings and the one thing most of us are tryin...
On 'Wintering' and taking a podcast pause
We didn’t plan for this to happen… but when we sat down to talk, something shifted.This week's episode is not a conversation about a particular health topic or a deep dive into hormones or cycles…It’s an honest reflection on where...
Victim Consciousness and how it keeps us stuck (Part 2)
This week, we’re continuing the powerful conversation we started in Episode 32 about victim consciousness – and how it shows up in our lives in ways we might not expect.But this time, we go even deeper.Dr Peta and Sam explore the ...
The trap of victim consciousness and how it affects your health
Do you ever feel powerless, stuck, or like life is just happening to you?In this episode of Women of the Well, Dr Thea and Dr Peta explore a topic that might feel a little uncomfortable but has the potential to spark real change...
Brain fog, irritability, and burnout – What’s really going in your 40s and what you can do about it
Feeling more tired, irritable, or overwhelmed than usual – but not sure why?In this raw and relatable conversation, Sam Lindsay-German is joined again by Vera Wellness naturopath, Elysia Humphries, to unpack the real (and often hidden) s...
Confused about PCOS? Here's what you need to know
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women – but is it really what you think it is?In this episode of Women of the Well, Dr Peta, Dr Thea, and Sam break down what PCOS actual...
Holistic support for IVF with Elysia Humphries
Going through IVF can feel like an emotional rollercoaster – from navigating all the medical procedures to handling the stress and uncertainty of the process.But what if there were natural ways to support your body and mind during this j...
When the world takes a pause – What we learned from the storm
What happens when life forces you to stop?After the recent cyclone left Dr Peta and the Vera Wellness clinic without power, this week’s episode of Women of the Well is a little different – recorded at Dr Thea’s house with no pr...
Heal Your Sacred Pelvis Meditation with Paula Hindle
This week’s episode of Women of the Well is a little different. Due to the recent cyclone and flooding at our clinic, we couldn't record our usual episode.Instead, we have something truly special for you – a deeply n...
Conscious conception and creating space for new life
Continuing our fertility series on the podcast, this week we’re exploring a more intentional path to conception.Because conception isn’t just about biology…It’s also about connection, energy, and creating space for new life. ...
Preparing your body for pregnancy with naturopath Elysia Humphries
When it comes to conception, most people focus on when to get pregnant – but what about how to prepare your body for pregnancy?In this episode, Sam Lindsay-German speaks with naturopath and fertility expert Elysia Humphries abo...
Should you freeze your eggs? What you need to know about fertility preservation
For many women, fertility can feel like a ticking clock – especially when conversations about egg freezing and fertility testing are becoming more common. But how much do we really understand about ovarian reserve, egg quality, and ...
The truth about pelvic pain – Why the old model of care isn’t working
What if the way we’ve been treating pelvic pain is keeping women stuck in a cycle of suffering?For too long, the standard approach to pelvic pain – whether it’s endometriosis, period pain, or persistent discomfort – has focused on managi...
Fertility 101 – What no one's told you about your reproductive health
Have you ever wondered how to optimise your fertility – whether you’re thinking about conceiving now or in the future?In this episode, Dr Peta, Dr Thea, and Sam break down the essential factors influencing fertility.From understan...
Reconnecting with your body to heal pelvic pain – with Paula Hindle
What if healing pain wasn’t just about treating your body – but learning to truly listen to it?In this episode, Sam sits down with Vera Wellness physiotherapist Paula Hindle to uncover how reconnecting with your body and regulating your...
Pleasure as an antidote to pelvic pain – with Brooke Dobó
What if pleasure could be the key to alleviating pelvic pain? In this episode, Sam Lindsay-German sits down with Brooke Dobó, one of Vera’s expert physiotherapists, to explore the connection between pleasure, safety, and pain.
Calm your cycle: A new approach to period pain
Ever wondered why some periods are more painful than others? Or why stress and anxiety seem to dial up the discomfort? In this episode, Dr Peta and Sam discuss the powerful connection between your nervous system and your menstrual c...
A deeper look at pre-menstrual mood disorders
Welcome to 2025!As we kick off the New Year, we’re diving into a topic that affects so many women but is often misunderstood – premenstrual mood disorders like PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and PME (premenstrual exacerbat...
The problem with "wonder drugs" for endometriosis and pelvic pain
Are new drugs really the solution to managing endometriosis, or is there a bigger picture being missed?In this episode of Women of the Well, Dr Peta, Dr Thea, and Sam break down the recent news about a supposed “miracle drug” f...
The truth about periods, pain, and hormone health with Tanya Borowski
This week’s episode is a special collaboration between Women of the Well and The Best of Women’s Health Podcast.It was recorded live at Vera Wellness during an event celebrating renowned naturopath Lara Briden’s latest ...