This conversation goes beneath the surface of a standard diagnosis, exploring how under-eating, overtraining, and extreme stress can trigger autoimmune spirals.

From the heartbreak of miscarriage to the exhaustion of the postpartum period, this episode offers a science-literate yet deeply human look at what it takes to truly heal when the system feels broken.

In this episode, Lily and Matilda explore:

*Matilda’s Health Update – Moving from a TSH of 104 to regulated markers through food, supplementation, and reduced training intensity.

*Can You Reverse Hashimoto’s? – Understanding how to turn autoimmunity "off" and the difference between managing symptoms and achieving dormancy.

*Why You Still Feel "Crap" with Normal Bloods – Why TSH alone doesn't tell the full story and the importance of testing T3, T4, antibodies, and iodine.

*The Gluten & Dairy Connection – Why removing inflammatory triggers is crucial during an autoimmune flare to clear brain fog and support digestion. *The Reality of Fatigue – Distinguishing between "normal" mum exhaustion and debilitating physiological fatigue that impacts your personality and libido.

*Pregnancy & Postpartum Challenges – Navigating thyroid surges, breastfeeding supply issues, and the emotional toll of miscarriage.

*Advocating for Yourself in the Medical System – The role of integrative doctors, private testing panels, and finding practitioners who look at the whole picture.

*Nutrition Hacks for Busy Parents – Tips for syncing your eating schedule with your kids and the benefits of "flipping" breakfast and dinner.

This episode is a grounded guide for anyone feeling dismissed by standard medical advice, reminding us that while the path to health isn't a quick fix, it is possible to feel like yourself again.

This conversation cuts through the jargon to explain why endo is so much more than a reproductive issue. Lily and Amanda discuss why the severity of a woman's symptoms often doesn't match her surgical stage and why "powering through" high-intensity workouts might actually be fueling the inflammatory fire.

In this episode, Lily and Amanda explore:

*Endo as an inflammatory "runaway train" – Understanding why the immune system gets activated but receives mixed messages, leading to chronic systemic inflammation.

*The role of Oestrogen – How this growth hormone drives both the disease and the inflammatory response.

*The Autoimmune Connection – Why endo may eventually be classified as an autoimmune disease and its link to conditions like Hashimoto’s and Coeliac disease.

*Contraception Myths and Realities – Discussing whether the Pill or the Mirena truly "stops" endo or simply provides a necessary reprieve from symptoms.

*Why high-intensity training can backfire – How excessive exercise acts as a pro-inflammatory stressor, spiking cortisol and potentially worsening pain.

*Supportive Movement – The benefits of being "Miss Moderate" by prioritising weights, walking, and low-intensity Pilates to promote blood flow without exhausting the body.

*The Oestrogen-Histamine Link – Why women with endo often struggle with allergies, sinus issues, and headaches. *Dietary Nuance – Moving beyond "blanket bans" to look at the evidence for Mediterranean and Gluten-free diets, and the importance of food quality in dairy and meat.

*Gut Health and the "estrobolome" – How your microbiome and liver health dictate how effectively you detoxify oestrogen.

This episode is a grounded, science-led guide to navigating endometriosis without extremes, reminding us that managing the condition requires looking at the whole person, not just the symptoms.

Onella opens up about the "chaotic" reality of her career - from crying in hotel rooms during glamorous brand trips to the discipline required to treat her personal life as a business. Together, Lily and Onella challenge the stigma surrounding weight loss in the body-positive community, advocating for a "baseline" of health that prioritises internal markers over external opinions.

In this episode, Lily and Onella explore:

*The shift from modelling to content creation – How PCOS and insulin resistance changed Onella’s body size and why many brands dropped off when she moved from a size 16 to a 20/22.

*Living with Vitiligo – Onella’s journey as an ambassador for the Vitiligo Association of Australia and her experience growing up confident despite having a "different" look.

*The myth of the "perfect" influencer life – The reality of travel anxiety, emotional burnout, and why long-form YouTube content feels more authentic than 7-second reels.

*Health as a trend vs. health as a baseline – Navigating the overwhelming amount of health advice on TikTok and learning to separate "trends" from actual body physiology.

*Weight loss and Body Positivity – Why wanting to improve your health or change your body composition doesn’t mean you hate yourself, and how to handle online scrutiny during a transformation.

*The "Chaotic Brain" and systems – How to build routines that allow you to function when your natural state is high-energy and non-linear.

*Sustainable balance – Learning that balance isn't a 50/50 split, but rather having the capacity to enjoy life (and chocolate) without it derailing your long-term goals.

This episode is an honest, refreshing look at the intersection of public image and private health, reminding us that being "visible and valued" starts with how we treat ourselves beneath the surface

This conversation pulls back the curtain on the textile industry, exploring the "greenwashed" reality of bamboo fabrics and why synthetic materials like polyester are essentially like wearing plastic against your most sensitive organs. From the frequency of fabrics to the 36-second window in which our skin absorbs toxins, this episode is a wake-up call for any woman looking to respect her body from the base layer up.

In this episode, Lily and Sera explore:

-The "Fanny" Origin Story – How recurring health issues and a gap in the market led to the creation of a pH-conscious underwear brand.

-The Bamboo Myth – Why bamboo is often a "fad" and the chemical-heavy process required to turn wood pulp into soft fabric.

-Chemical Absorption – The reality that skin begins absorbing dyes and fabric chemicals in just 36 seconds.

-Fabric Frequencies – The fascinating science of how different materials vibrate and why organic cotton matches the frequency of a healthy human body.

-The Synthetic Trap – How petroleum-based fabrics like polyester create a breeding ground for bacteria, UTIs, and thrush.

-Design Meets Health – The meticulous process of lengthening gussets and using undyed, raw organic cotton linings for ultimate protection.

-Future-Proofing Women's Health – The link between chemical exposure and fertility, and the importance of teaching young women to demand respect for their bodies through the products they use.

This episode is a grounded, eye-opening guide to the "bandage" we wear every day, reminding us that true wellness starts with the simple, honest materials we put against our skin.

In this episode, Jess and Lily explore:

-The power of "delusional" belief - why deciding on a global outcome before you have the qualifications is often the key to making global moves.

-The evolution of the Personal Brand - why you don’t have a business in 2026 if you aren't visible, and how to stop competing on price by becoming your own niche.

-The Introvert’s guide to visibility - how Jess went from being petrified of eye contact to speaking on international stages and hosting Ted Talks.

-Bridging the Gap: Information vs. Action - why receiving a "dopamine hit" from new information often prevents people from actually doing the work.

-The Three Pillars of Strategy - stripping business back to the basics: selling your offer, delivering on the offer, and doing the work.

-Reprogramming for Burnout - why burnout is often an internal issue of feeling "unsafe" to slow down, rather than a long to-do list.

-Building Self-Trust through "Reps" - using micro-actions in fitness and health to prove to your brain that you can follow through on your word in business.

-The "Willingness" Factor - why success isn’t about luck, but about being willing to look like an idiot and get a million "no’s" before you get a "yes".

This episode is a high-energy, honest look at the grit required to build a life on your own terms. It serves as a reminder that while the strategy is simple, the courage to be seen and the resilience to stay in the game is where the real growth happens.

After spending thousands on specialists who couldn’t explain what was happening, she found her way to Metaphysical, and completely changed how she trains, eats and understands her body. We walk through her journey from PCOS chaos and hypothalamic amenorrhoea to regular cycles, strength, and a relationship with food that actually supports her life and career.

This one is for the women who feel like they’ve “tried everything,” don’t fit the textbook version of PCOS, and are tired of being told to just “lose weight” or “go on the pill.”

Together, Lily and Taao discuss:

Taao’s first PCOS flare and the rapid 12kg weight gain no one could explain

Why every practitioner was “stumped” by her bloodwork and symptoms

The overlap of PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhoea (HA) in dancers and high-achieving women

How overtraining was pushing her further from a regular cycle

Why low-carb, low-calorie protocols were making everything worse

How increasing carbs and training less helped her lose fat and regain her period

The wild medical advice she was given: metformin for nausea, ovarian drilling & random pill protocols

The difference between evidence-based nutrition and disordered-eating-in-disguise

How fixing her health opened up more energy, confidence and success in her dance career

What Taao wants to see change in women’s health and how we talk about aesthetics vs health

This conversation pulls back the curtain on the "hidden" side of autoimmunity - where looking fine on the outside doesn't match the internal reality of shutting down. Lily and Matilda discuss the importance of advocating for yourself in a medical system that often overlooks the nuances of female biology and the impact of lifestyle on thyroid markers.

In this episode, Lily and Matilda explore:

- The Post-Pill Reality – Navigating 90-day cycles and the surprise pregnancy that followed years of hormonal suppression.

- The Fatigue Wall – What it’s really like parenting a toddler while struggling with undiagnosed thyroid crashes and the guilt of "not being able to get off the couch".

- The Fasting Trap – Why fasted cardio and skipping breakfast are often the worst choices for women with Hashimoto’s and thyroid issues.

- Fuelling for Recovery – The daunting but essential shift of increasing food intake, eating protein before training, and using carbohydrates to blunt cortisol.

- Pregnancy Loss & Preparation – Processing a miscarriage through a physiological lens and using bloodwork to find the confidence to try for baby number two.

- The Medical Gap – Why standard thyroid treatments often ignore root causes like iodine deficiency, selenium, and poor methylation.

- Self-Advocacy – Why you shouldn't feel "dramatic" for seeking a second opinion when your intuition tells you something is wrong.

This episode is a powerful reminder that "normal" blood results don't always equal optimal health. It’s an invitation to stop settling for "fine" and start working with a practitioner who looks at the full landscape of your biology to help you feel human again.

This episode is an essential guide for anyone who has felt restricted by tracking apps or frustrated by "plateaus," offering a clear, data-backed roadmap to achieving aesthetic goals without sacrificing hormonal health or mental well-being.

In this episode, Lily explores:

- The Science of Fat Loss - Why doing ten sessions a week is less effective than three consistent ones, and how to manage variables like steps and calories to see what actually works.

- The "Least Amount" Principle – Why achieving your goals with the minimum effective dose of exercise and restriction is better for your metabolism and long-term success.

- Cycle Tracking as a Safety Guard – Using your period as a bio-feedback tool to ensure your calorie deficit isn't too extreme for your physiology.

- DEXA Scans & Data – Using clinical evidence to move past the emotional weight of the scale and understand your unique muscle mass and body fat needs.

- The Insulin-Thyroid Connection – Why generic Hashimoto’s advice might fail if you have insulin resistance, and the importance of bringing insulin down first.

- The Myth of Willpower – Understanding how physiological imbalances like leptin resistance and nutrient deficiencies drive cravings that willpower alone cannot overcome.

- Reclaiming Aesthetic Goals – Why it is healthy and normal to want to look a certain way, and how to pair physical progress with mental rewiring.

- Building a Sustainable Routine – The non-negotiables of strength training, progressive overload, and why you should stick to a program for at least 6 to 12 weeks.

This episode provides a grounded, science-literate approach to body composition, reminding us that strategy and physiological health are the true drivers of lasting change.

Lily breaks down the clinical nuances of hormonal health, from the specifics of androgen testing to the lifestyle factors that "turn on" PCOS symptoms. This conversation cuts through the marketing fluff of the supplement industry - specifically debunking the "natural Ozempic" and "lean creatine" trends - to provide a science-literate, grounded approach to female biology.

In this episode, Lily explores:

- The "Normal" Lab Trap – Why your pathology reports might say you’re fine, but your ferritin, thyroid, and insulin levels are far from optimal for how you actually want to feel.

- Hirsutism and Hair Loss – The connection between insulin resistance and androgen production, and why basic testosterone testing often misses the full picture.

- Endometriosis and Iron – Navigating low iron and heavy bleeds, why you don’t necessarily need to cut out red meat, and the role of prostaglandins in period pain.

- The Creatine Myth – Why there is no such thing as "lean" creatine and how to avoid the temporary bloating often associated with "loading" phases.

- Berberine vs. Reality – Unpacking the "Natural Ozempic" claims and why body composition results in clinical trials are often no better than a placebo.

- PCOS: Genetic or Lifestyle? – Understanding the difference between having polycystic ovaries and the clinical expression of PCOS, and how strategy trumps generic "low carb" advice.

-Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea (HA) vs. PCOS – The "danger zone" of misdiagnosis and why treating a loss of cycle as PCOS can actually make your hormonal health worse.

This episode is a call to look beneath the surface of generic health trends and start looking at your data, your cycle, and your lifestyle as one interconnected whole.

This conversation cuts through outdated advice and all-or-nothing thinking, offering clarity on how to train, eat and care for your body across different life stages.

In this episode, Lily explores:

• Fertility after a year of trying - ovulation timing, when to investigate hormones and nutrients, and why preparation matters as much as conception.

• Training for fertility and hormone health - why overtraining backfires and what supportive, low-stress training looks like.

• Endometriosis and exercise - reducing inflammation, managing fatigue, and why intensity often needs to be dialled back.

• Fat loss realities - realistic timelines, why faster isn’t better, and how aggressive dieting damages metabolism.

• Perimenopause, menopause and muscle - how declining oestrogen impacts weight and insulin, and why strength training is essential.

• PCOS and testosterone - why “eat less, train more” worsens symptoms and how insulin and stress drive androgen elevation.

• Food, mindset and sustainability-– festive eating, iron deficiency, fatigue and building a health approach that lasts.

This episode is a grounded, science-led guide to navigating female health without extremes, reminding us that the most powerful results come from working with the body, not against it.

Together, Lily and Chloe discuss:
• The early signs: years of gut pain, hospital stays and confusing diagnoses that were never fully explained, and how you normalise suffering when it’s all you’ve ever known.
• Losing her period for nine months: the moment Chloe realised her body wasn’t just “tired,” it was shutting down, and how fear of future fertility finally pushed her to seek real answers.
• Skin, anxiety & heart flutters: the symptoms she brushed off as “normal” until they were no longer ignorable.
• Overtraining without realising: how six-day training weeks, Turf Games, Hyrox prep and 4am alarms added up to hormonal chaos, even while eating well and coaching others.
• Identity vs. health: the pressure of being a coach who’s expected to look a certain way, and the mindset shift that let her step back without feeling like she was losing her credibility.
• Starting again: the moment she told Lily, “You’re my last hope,” and the honest fear of investing again after being burned by endless practitioners and expensive testing.
• The rebuild: cutting training back, prioritising sleep, reducing stress load, changing nutrition, and slowly watching her skin, cycle regularity, energy and gut health come back online.
• Coaching differently: how Chloe’s experience reshaped the way she works with clients, teaches them to respect symptoms, and supports them to build health from the inside out, not just chase aesthetics.
• Burning the finish line: why the obsession with timelines and aesthetics keeps women sick, and how slowing down can actually move you further, faster.
• What the industry gets wrong: macros without nutrients, glorified extremes, overstimulation, and the myth that “healthy looking” equals healthy.
• The new chapter: food as fuel (and joy), holistic habits, gentler training phases, more energy, clearer skin, and a long-term approach that finally feels sustainable.

If you’ve ever felt burnt out, dismissed, misdiagnosed or trapped in the belief that you “should be fine,” Chloe’s story is a powerful reminder that you’re not meant to survive on fumes and that real healing often starts when you’re brave enough to stop.

Together, Lily and Madonna discuss:

• The evolution of Kaelon – from a fascination with beauty to mastering dermal science and building a clinic grounded in integrity and individualisation.

• Evidence-based skincare – why Madonna rejects “one-size-fits-all” and instead blends clinical data with holistic, personalised plans.

• Hormonal health on the skin – why all true acne is hormonal, how insulin, cortisol and contraception impact breakouts, and what to know when coming off the pill.

• Pigmentation truths – the two types of hormonal pigmentation, how melasma presents, and why lifestyle shifts often matter more than diet.

• Over-treatment culture – the rise of inflammatory procedures, why more isn’t better, and the dangers of stock-standard needling schedules.

• Nutrition foundations for great skin – protein, fibre, omegas, zinc, vitamin A, microbiome diversity and how “clean eating” can go too far.

• Collagen, omegas & supplements – what’s actually effective, what’s marketing, and how to choose high-quality, bioavailable products.

• The Korean skincare craze – why barrier-first routines help some people and harm others, and what most social media advice gets wrong.

• Skin as a reflection of the nervous system – why stress, lifestyle and emotional load show up on the surface long before we notice them.

This episode is a deep dive into the real drivers of healthy skin, balanced hormones, supportive nutrition, evidence-based treatments and a provider who actually listens.

Together, Lily and Janis discuss:

• From bootcamps in the rain to Sweaty Soul - how Janis went from lugging tyres in parks to building a niche studio and becoming the go-to coach for major modelling agencies.

• Athletic roots and rehab – the high-jump, AFL and gymnastics background that shaped his obsession with movement, injury prevention and human performance.

• Fascia, length–tension and “storage for the nervous system” - how connective tissue, posture and bone position change strength, tightness and pain

• Mind–muscle connection and irradiation - the science behind his “10-second plank” and why gripping your hands, glutes and legs can wake up hard-to-reach muscles and stabilise your joints.

• Blocking, tempo and smarter squats – practical tweaks like shin blocks, isometrics and single-leg work that shift women out of quad dominance and into safer, hip-driven strength..

• GLP-1s and the new starvation culture – what worries him about Ozempic-style drugs

• Eating disorders, safety and re-feeding – the physiology of a starving brain and heart, the dangers of rapid re-feeding

• Raising the bar for coaches – why Cert III/IV is only the starting line, and Janis’ call for trainers to invest in neuroscience, women’s physiology and collaborative

• Strength as emotional armour – how lifting, breath work and honest coaching help women build the resilience

• Turning obsession into education – the story behind

• Turning obsession into education – the story behind his Delta X

Together, Lily and Ben discuss:

• The evolution – Ben’s journey from professional rugby to online coaching, recovery therapy and now launching RISE Performance.

• Fuel, focus, performance – why he created RISE products, how endurance training exposed gaps in the supplement market, and why women deserve better performance formulas too.

• Carrying 16kg through the desert – the wild reality of a 250km self-supported ultramarathon across Atacama, dehydration, altitude, torn-open shoes and the mental battles in 45-degree heat.

• Internal vs external purpose – how charity work, family, and a bigger “why” helped him push through some of the darkest points on the course.

• From rut to resilience – life after sport, rebuilding identity, and finding new challenges after leaving the team environment of rugby.

• The discipline blueprint – lessons from childhood, travel, and elite sport that shaped his work ethic and integrity today.

• The danger of “fitness influencers” – why clickbait, fake marathon times and unqualified coaches are harming the industry and how to find credible guidance.

• Moving forward with RHISE – building a media-led performance brand, showcasing everyday athletes, and creating space for female-focused performance products.

• Purpose in action – Ben’s passion for Kids Foundation, supporting children with trauma, and how he plans to integrate charity into future RHISE events.

Lily explores:

• PCOS without cysts: why you can still have PCOS even without ovarian cysts, and how insulin resistance plays a key role.

• When the weight won’t budge: how mismatched training intensity and diet can stall progress, and how to fix it.

• Metformin and beyond: understanding what it does (and doesn’t) do, and when lifestyle changes can achieve the same results.

• Testing for PCOS and hormones: what to ask your doctor, which labs to request, and how to interpret results for real insights.

• Training for hormone balance: how to know when to push harder, and when your body needs nervous system regulation instead.

• Fasting, Ozempic, and muscle loss: Lily’s no-BS take on what actually causes muscle loss and how to protect your strength.

• Non-toxic swaps: why simple changes to plastics, cookware, and beauty products matter, but shouldn’t come before the basics.

• Cycle syncing myths: why you don’t need to overhaul your training every few days, and what actually works instead.

• Calorie counting and mindset: how to use tracking as a tool (not a trap), and why separating emotion from evidence is key to long-term success.

• Final takeaway: fat loss is a physical process, but we sabotage it when we lead with emotion instead of science and consistency.

From her early bodybuilding days in the UK to running the all-female Sydney gym Glute Station, Connie shares the truth about comp prep, hormones, food freedom, and why looking the part shouldn’t come at the cost of feeling good.

Together, Lily and Connie discuss:

• The comp prep reality - how extreme leanness impacts hormones, sleep, libido, and mood, and why honest coaching conversations matter from day one.

• Building the foundation - why slow, well-planned preps protect your health and deliver better results than crash dieting ever could.

• The mindset shift - transforming your relationship with food from restriction and guilt to balance and freedom.

• Glute obsession done right - the birth of Glute Station, Sydney’s first women’s strength space focused on lower-body training and confidence.

• Muscle versus leanness - why you can’t build and shred at once, and how to fuel properly for your phase.

• Healing from all-or-nothing - how Connie helps women unlearn “good” and “bad” food rules and reconnect with eating for strength and longevity.

• Social media and body image - the hidden cost of comparison and why transparency around what it really takes to look stage-ready matters.

• Her vision for women’s health - more education on hormones, less glamorising of extremes, and a reminder that there’s more to life than macros and mirror checks.

If you’ve ever chased the “perfect” body, struggled with food guilt, or wondered what’s behind the stage tan and sparkle, this conversation will remind you that real strength is built below the surface.

Together, Lily and Lia discuss:

• Finding the voice: why Lia ditched glossy editorial shoots for organic, useful content women actually shop from and how that choice powered growth.


• “Same outfit, different size”: the lockdown-born series that lets shoppers compare fits on a size 6 and size 12 body, demystifying inconsistent brand sizing.


• Normalising the tag: embracing size 12–14 as typical, not “maxed out,” and expanding the label from 16 to size 20 so more women can wear what they love.


• From two people to 37: building a team, opening an office and ops facility, and moving Lia off the shop floor into high-leverage work.


• Community as strategy: open DMs, direct feedback loops, and the joy of making women feel confident.

• Beating tall poppy syndrome: why sharing factories, numbers, and playbooks lifts everyone and how to build a circle of like-minded founders.

• The next chapter: ahead of production and design, big creative plans for Sneaky Link, and a brighter, more inclusive future.


• Fashion as fuel: dressing as a daily confidence practice - and kicking the stigma around “the number on the tag.”


If you’ve ever wrestled with body image, fit frustration, or the pressure to “look the part,” this conversation will remind you what real confidence and community can build.

What started as “healthy eating” and daily cardio spiralled into years of restriction, amenorrhea, and a constant battle with her body. But through her work with Lily, Jenna rebuilt trust with food, restored her health, and redefined what fitness means - discovering freedom, confidence, and a physique she never thought possible.

Together, Lily and Jenna reflect on what it really takes to heal your body and your mindset, and why lasting change is so much more than macros and gym plans.

They discuss

• The early spiral: From teenage “clean eating” and cardio marathons to a diagnosis of anorexia at 17

• The turning point: How working with Lily shifted everything, from rigid control to true nourishment and strength

• Building structure, not obsession: Three to four strength sessions, daily movement for joy, and rest days without guilt

• Letting go of numbers: Releasing the scale, simplifying food, and focusing on how strength feels, not what size it looks like

• The transformation: Hormones balanced, digestion repaired, cycles regular, and self worth finally unhooked from appearance

• For anyone stuck in the cycle: Why you cannot “think” your way out of disordered habits, and what happens when you finally let your body lead

Jenna’s story is a reminder that healing is never about willpower. It is about support, patience, and learning to feel safe in your body again. For anyone still caught between fear of change and the desire for freedom, this conversation is proof that it is possible to come home to yourself, rebuild from the inside out, and live in a body that finally feels like yours.

Lily answers listener questions on:

• PCOS and insulin resistance: Why “gluten free, dairy free” isn’t a protocol and what really drives results.

• The truth about carbs: How to calculate your needs, reintroduce them without weight gain, and why 65g isn’t a magic number.

• Thyroid and weight loss: How metabolism adapts and what to do before cutting calories again.

• Cortisol, progesterone, and fatigue: Why your testing day matters and how to support recovery.

• Preconception and fertility: Why insulin, minerals, and metabolism all play a role before pregnancy.

• Fasting myths: What works, what backfires, and how stress and hormones change the equation.

• Gluten, dairy, and inflammation: How to know what your body’s really reacting to.

• How long you can safely be in a calorie deficit: What happens before your metabolism pushes back.

• What blood work actually matters for women: How to interpret it beyond the basics.

• The smarter, calmer path to weight loss: Less hustle, more clinical precision.

Whether you’re working on your metabolism, managing PCOS, or simply craving a grounded take on women’s health, this episode is your listener-led masterclass in making sense of the noise.

Together, Lily and Jade discuss:

- The shift from bodybuilding meal plans to evidence-based nutrition and why it changed everything

- Leaving a corporate role at Google to pursue a health start-up full-time

- What accelerators and the Silicon Valley hustle really teach you—and what they don’t

- Scaling to a 30-person team, the culture challenges, and the power of hiring well

- Evolving from “just numbers” to a more holistic view of women’s health and hormones

- The turbulence of a multi-year exit and how Jade stayed the course

- Why success requires seasons of both hustle and softness

- Her next chapter: building a business app to support online coaches

Whether you’re a practitioner, founder, or simply curious about the reality behind glossy business headlines, this episode is a candid look at what it takes to grow—and let go of—a company while staying true to yourself.

Together, Lily and Adrian discuss:

- How integrative GP–naturopath co-care actually works in the room—and why patients get better results when clinicians collaborate

- PCOS done properly: making a symptom-led case for fasting insulin, what numbers mean in real life, and why improving insulin sensitivity changes everything

- Cortisol confusion: when a standard blood test is the wrong tool, why the cortisol awakening response matters, and what to fix first when you’re exhausted

- Sensible testing vs. overwhelm: what to order, when to skip, and how Medicare rules shape GP decisions

- Tools in Adrian’s kit: microbiome qPCR, DUTCH-style urinary hormones, leptin, GTT with insulin, and when hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps (from neuropathy to post-op healing)

- Ozempic/GLP-1s without the drama: who they help, key side effects, muscle loss risks, and the habits you must build if you ever come off them

- Gluten and gut integrity: why some people choose gluten-free for intestinal permeability—even without a formal intolerance

- Adrian’s vision for the next decade: prevention that feels good now, truly patient-centred care, and hospitals that actually support healing

Whether you’re navigating hormones, chasing better energy, or just over the “quick fix,” this one’s a grounded roadmap for smart testing, strategic lifestyle changes, and collaborative care that respects your time, budget, and biology.

Together, Lily and Hattie discuss:

- How hitting “rock bottom” sparked Hattie’s shift to health, and why our repeated choices—not luck—create our outcomes.

- The role of psychology and language in our relationship with food—plus how learning macros gave her freedom, not obsession (hello, daily chocolate).

- Hattie’s simple nutrition philosophy: 80% whole food, 20% “soul food,” applied across days, weeks and months for real-life flexibility.

- Respecting the process through different phases (build vs. cut), reframing weight gain, and why she often feels her best in a build.

- Coaching couples and why changing one person’s habits can shift an entire household—especially for women in their 40s and 50s navigating perimenopause.

- GLP-1s and shortcuts: when tools can help, when they’re a band-aid, and why habits still win for long-term health.

- Consistency over all-or-nothing: adaptability as a skill, and letting the “bare minimum” move the needle on tough days.

Dillon opens up about the moment she moved past the “I’ll start tomorrow” mindset and began taking consistent daily action. She shares how she rebuilt her health with protein-focused meals, lowering carbs, and swapping stress-driven HIIT for strength training. What made the biggest difference wasn’t perfection—it was responsibility, accountability, and showing herself kindness along the way.

Her journey not only transformed her own health, but also inspired her to build a platform to support other women facing similar challenges. Dillon has since developed her first recipe ebook, Wholesome Meals for Every Craving, packed with simple, nourishing recipes designed to make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable. You can explore her ebook here: Wholesome Meals for Every Craving.

Together, Lily and Dillon explore:

- Early warning signs for PCOS: irregular cycles, jawline acne, and rapid inflammation

- How uni culture, alcohol, and COVID isolation worsened her symptoms

- The Instagram post that became her turning point

- Why calorie-cutting failed, and how learning about macros + insulin resistance transformed her approach

- Transitioning from HIIT to walking and strength training to better support hormones and reduce stress

- Using food tracking as a short-term tool for awareness and confidence

- Navigating events, socialising, and staying consistent while still enjoying life

- The role of accountability and ownership—balanced with self-kindness—in building a routine that lasts

- The bigger picture: hormone literacy, PCOS awareness in the workplace, and advocating for better care

This conversation is raw, practical, and filled with hope—offering support and strategies for anyone navigating PCOS, searching for answers, or wanting to feel more at ease and in control of their health.

Cut through the noise and guesswork with conversations that feature health experts, women in business and lifestyle, and individuals with lived insight - delivering accessible, science-grounded information you can actually use. From hormones to mindset to biology - no trends, no fluff, just what works.