Preconception Care : 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? As the Naturopath at Vera Wellness alongside my Gynaecologist colleagues, we help many people get ready to create their families, via natural conception or via IVF.
In this podcast, I discuss egg and sperm quality, lifestyle, diet, and the mindset shifts that make a difference in your ability to conceive.
Perimenopause: brain fog, irritability and burn out. What’s really going on in your forties and what you can do about it – with Naturopath Elysia Humphries.
🌿 What perimenopause really looks like – and why it’s not just about hot flushes
🌿 The hidden symptoms that show up before your period disappears – from frozen shoulder to burnout
🌿 Why your hormones are impacting your joints, brain, energy, and even your tolerance for noise
🌿 How to support your cognitive health, mood, and resilience (even if you’ve got small kids and zero time to yourself)
🌿 The real story behind midlife weight gain – and why that “menopause belly” might actually be helping you
🌿 Natural medicine vs HRT – and why you don’t need to choose sides
Whether you’re in your 40s and feeling off, deep in the transition, or supporting someone else, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and better equipped for what’s ahead.
Holistic support for IVF with Naturopath Elysia Humphries.
Going through IVF can feel like an emotional roller coaster – from navigating 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 journey?
🍃 What really impacts IVF success – and why egg and sperm health matter more than you think.
🍃 The most effective supplements and herbs for fertility support (and the ones that might not be worth your money.)
🍃 How stress affects IVF outcomes and simple ways to keep your nervous system regulated.
🍃 The importance of feeling supported – how finding the right doctor, team, and care plan can make all the difference.
If you or someone you love is on an IVF journey, this episode is packed with insights to help you feel more empowered, informed, and supported every step of the way.
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Second Puberty? Perimenopause – taking control of your health with Elysia Humphries
Bec sits down with Elysia Humphries Nauropath, for an open and insightful conversation about menopause, perimenopause, and the hormonal shifts that impact women’s health. They dive into the emotional, physical, and mental challenges of this transition, including weight changes, anxiety, and the increasing diagnoses of ADHD and autism in midlife. Elysia shares practical strategies for managing symptoms, the benefits of hormone therapy (MHT), and how nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle adjustments can make all the difference. This episode is all about embracing this life stage with knowledge, empowerment, and self-care.
Takeaways:
🌸 Perimenopause can start as early as your late 30s.
🩸 Menopause is officially defined as one year without a period.
😔 Hormonal changes can cause mood swings, anxiety, and brain fog.
⚖️ Weight gain is often hormone-related but can be managed with lifestyle changes.
💆 Stress has a huge impact on hormonal balance and overall health.
🧠 ADHD diagnoses in women are rising, often triggered by menopause.
🌿 MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy) is a modern and safe treatment option.
🥗 Nutrition and herbal remedies can help ease menopause symptoms.
💪 Strength training becomes essential for maintaining muscle and bone health.
🙅 Learning to say “no” and setting boundaries can prevent burnout.