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The Periodical Pod Episodes
Everything You Never Knew About The Menstrual Cycle
Hello and welcome to the first episode of The Periodical Pod, featuring your hosts Michelle Smith and Alex Whittington. Our mission is to delve into the diverse realm of women’s health, and what better starting point than the menstrual cycle?
This week on The Periodical Pod, we’re sharing invaluable insights on optimising menstrual health to enhance well-being and vitality. Delving into practical tips for managing common period symptoms, with an emphasis on the importance of understanding one’s menstrual cycle and tailoring lifestyle choices accordingly.
Period Myths Busted: What IS a Normal Period?
This week on The Periodical Pod, Michelle and Alex are debunking some common period myths. We asked our amazing listeners about their real questions on period symptoms, and now Michelle is here to give you the lowdown on what’s normal and what’s not, from spotting to bleeding to pain, and everything in between.
Everything You Need To Know About Ovulation
This week on The Periodical Pod, Michelle is delving into the main event of the menstrual cycle: ovulation! From identifying symptoms to mastering tracking techniques, we’ll explore the intricate roles of estrogen and progesterone in the body, and much more.
Your Guide To Hormones and How To Get Them Tested
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Periodical Podcast! This week we’re diving into the complex world of hormone testing. Ever wondered what those tests actually tell us, when to get them done, and why they matter?
The Mirena Episode with Dr Amie Hanlon
This week on The Periodical Pod we’re delving deep into the realm of the Mirena, and we’re thrilled to have the esteemed Dr. Amie Hanlon joining us. Dr. Hanlon, an accomplished obstetrician and gynaecologist from Greenslopes Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Greenslopes Private Hospital.
The sex-ed you never got in school
FERTILITY PRACTITIONER
Meet Michelle
After navigating a personal journey with PCOS, pelvic pain and overwhelm, Michelle sought out a Chinese medicine practitioner after receiving the advice from her doctor to “move to the country side for 12 months to relax”. This trip to the acupuncturist was about to change my life – not only did my chronic PCOS-related acne disappear, but my period came back online, my feelings of anxiety reduced and most importantly, I began to feel like myself again. I felt energised, clear headed, and like I was living WITH my body, not against it.
After experiencing such significant transformation in my hormonal health and mental wellbeing, I enrolled into a Bachelor Of Health Science (majoring in Chinese medicine) and began my 5 year university degree. My studies took me to Taiwan and China, including a hospital internship and Daosit medicine intensive in the hills of Wudang.
With a clinical focus on fertility, I have dedicated my professional development to fertility following university. I have been fortunate to mentor under the prolific Kirsten Wolfe, Australia’s most prominent fertility practitioner and teacher.
In addition to Chinese medicine, I am a certified yoga teacher, Master NLP practitioner, life coach and Milton Erickson Hypnosis.
My life’s mission is to support women back to better health, and to achieve their natural state of fertility. Unlocking the key to your hormone health is like dialing “home” into Google maps – it’s your blueprint to feeling amazing in your body, empowered in your fertility, and like the best version of yourself.
"I believe everybody should have the chance to have the family they have always dreamed of. This starts with education. When we understand our body, our hormones, and our fertility, we're better equipped at making decisions to live in greater harmony and flow with our body"
CONTACT MICHELLE
The best way to reach me is via email [email protected]. Alternatively you can reach out to my clinic, Ova Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
