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Well WomanA conversation with Sonia Houria Rivas - Breath, Self-Nourishment + Ancestral Widsom ep38I'm so excited to share this rich and informative conversastion with Sonia Houria Rivas, the Founder of Women Make Waves. We talked about everything from being third culture kids, to food sovereignity, meditation, breathwork and the importance of returning to our ancestral wisdom. In this episode of Well Woman join Sulin and Sonia for a conversation about ancestral wisdom, food sovereignty, breathing normally and urgency culture, and Sonia takes you through a powerful breathwork technique to normalise the way you breathe. Sonia is a breathwork instructor, an Integrative Inner Power Coach and the founder of Women Make...2025-07-111h 22Well Woman{.37.} Breaking it down ➳ Phases of PerimenopauseEver wondered if you're in perimenopause? And if so, early or late? Find out in this episode where I break it down and give you the typical symptoms to expect in early and late perimenopause. Find out how close you are to 'the Change'. Typical early perimenopause symptomsWhat's happening with hormones in early perimenopauseThe role of irregular ovulationThe role of an oestrogen - progesterone imbalanceTypical late perimenopause symptomsThis is a mini-dive into one of the topics from my program 'Your Midlife Evolution'. For links and info on my short courses...2025-06-2324 minWell Woman{.36.} Connecting with Heart ➳ Meditation, Mantra and DevotionStep into the Bliss State with an open Heart in this episode of Well Woman. Dr Anna Young-Ferris joins me again to talk about the benefits of meditation not just for your mind, but for your whole being. In this episode learn about:The devotional aspects of connecting with the Divine through meditationHow devotional practices are a form of self-careAnna's top devotional practices that everybody can do. Yes! Anna chants the Sarva Mangala mantra for us again and it’s beautiful 😊Previous episodes with Anna: {32} The meaning of Letti...2025-05-0149 minWell Woman{.35.} Herbs for Grieving ➳ Healing your heart one cup at a timeGrief has many faces. It’s not always about losing a loved one—it can be the loss of a job, a dream, your health, or even a version of yourself. Whatever form your grief takes, plants have been our companions through sorrow for thousands ofyearsIn this week’s podcast, I’m sharing the herbs that support each stage of the grieving process—soothing teas, heart-healing lattes, and blends that feel like a warm hug for your soul. Maybe you’ll even be inspired to create your own mix to share with a friend who needs it. 🤍Because through...2025-04-1756 minWell Woman{.34.} FemTech: Putting Health in Women’s Hands ➳ with Mayra HurtadoFor too long, women’s health—especially perimenopause—has been under-researched and underserved. But that’s changing. Enter FemTech—a movement leveraging technology to revolutionize how we track, understand, and optimize our health.Today, I’m joined by Mayra Hurtado, Co-Founder and CEO of Prelude Health. She’s an MBA graduate, public speaker, writer, and she’s created a groundbreaking Womens Health startup, it’s called Hormony and it gives women the ability to track their hormone changes during perimenopause. Imagine knowing exactly what’s happening in your body and making informed choices with confidence!Mayra’s mission? "To...2025-04-0354 min
The Skin I'm In PodcastS4 | Ep. 5 Nature’s Apothecary: Wildcrafting, Foraging, and Healing with Plants - Interview w/ Sulin Sze - Herbalist, Naturopath & Founder of Herbal WellIn this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of bringing back the brilliant Sulin Sze — Naturopath, Herbalist, and Founder of Herbal Well—to unravel the wisdom packed into her stunning book, Wildcraft Guide – Botany + Herbalism for Wildcrafters.As a devoted plant lover (especially the medicinal kind), I set out to explore the everyday herbs and so-called "weeds" that quietly hold immense power for our health and healing. I expected a conversation about plant types and their medicinal magic. What I didn’t expect? A mind-blowing journey into their regenerative superpowers—not just for our bodies, but for th...2025-04-011h 10Well Woman{.33.} Art as a Tool for Emotional Regulation ➳ with Deborah DevaalIn this hearty episode of Well Woman I’m joined by seasoned Art Therapist and Wellbeing Coach and author Deborah Devaal who shares simple and effective tools and strategies to help you deal with overwhelm and anxiety. There’s been a 25% in global anxiety since Covid, with mental health issues on the rise and everything from urgency culture to a four-fold increased risk of depression in midlife for women affecting us all, there’s never been a better time to get creative (literally!) with how we handle stress, overwhelm and poor emotionalregulation. Deborah shows you how to find that deeper...2025-03-191h 14Well Woman{.32.} The meaning of Letting Go ➳ why we meditate, resistance and surrenderDr Anna Young-Ferris is back! Over a warm cup of Tulsi Rose tea we plotted to get Well Woman kick started for the year with an episode all about the Art of Letting Go. Anna is always fascinating to talk with and she’s given us all lots of pearls of wisdom in this one! PLUS….it’s a videocast, hope you enjoy the extra cues and insights with your beautiful eyes 😊 xo SulinIn this episode learn about:What it means to let go when you meditateWhat it is that you’re actually letting go of Why...2025-03-0554 minWell Woman{.31.} Detoxify your hormones naturally ➳ Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Learn about different types of Endocrine (Hormone) Disrupting Chemicals and the effects they have on our hormones. This overview includes recent research findings on:
types of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
health conditions associated with EDC exposure
prevalence of EDC exposure in humans
herbs and nutritional medicines to support the detoxification of EDCs and heavy metals
Watch the video version of this presentation on my Youtube channel: @sulinsze, direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8jF_NTk8IM
Gratitude to the creators of the music in...2024-11-0233 minWell Woman{.30} How Endometriosis Develops ➳ the real driversIn this episode learn about the real causes and accelerators of endometriosis, a condition that affects 10% of women and girls of reproductive age according to the WHO. I talk about what the research is telling us about causes, predisposing factors and some natural treatment strategies.
Read about stress reduction tools in my blog article on Cortisol Belly: www.herbalwell.com.au/herbs-for-cortisol-belly
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...2024-10-2824 minWell Woman{.29.} Cortisol Belly ➳ Causes + Herbs that treat itIn this episode of Well Woman I talk about three herbs that have been trialled and come up tops for treating chronically elevated cortisol which is the driving force behind cortisol belly – the stubborn deposition of fat in the mid section that gives you a muffin top, spare tyre around the waist….you know what I mean!
If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right place. With many years of clinical experience as a womens health and hormone naturopath, Sulin Sze brings you:
➳...2024-10-0732 min
The Skin I'm In PodcastS2 | Ep.7 From Fatigue to Fertility: How Herbal Remedies Can Transform Your Health w/ Sulin Sze - Founder, Naturopath & Herbalist at Herbal WellIn this episode, I talk to Sulin Sze, an experienced clinical naturopath and herbalist who uses her trainingin naturopathy and western and eastern medicine to provide natural health care for women from puberty to menopause. She is passionate about raising health literacy for women of all ages and provides safe, evidence based solutions for a range of conditions including cognitive function, mental health, weight management, hormonal health, adrenal status and infertility. This episode really gave me hope for the health and healing capacity all women have access to if...2024-08-281h 31Well Woman{.28.} High on Histamine ➳ Inflammation + A bit of BreathworkIn this episode I’m diving into the what, why and how of Histamine Intolerance, an emerging condition in women particularly, that can be aggravated when our hormones are fluctuating. With the inflammatory nature of histamine intolerance, it can be hard to differentiate this condition from perimenopause, autoimmune disease, allergies and other chronic inflammatory conditions. I go over the typical symptoms you’d expect to experience, and then we dive into what’s called the ‘metabolism’ of histamine, meaning, how it get broken down and removed.
Sometimes that doesn’t happen so we end up with too much in our...2024-08-0734 minWell Woman{.27.} Toxic Tampons ➳ Everything you need to knowAre Tampons Toxic? Are Organic better than Non Organic tampons? In this episode I run through the findings of a recent study hailed as the ‘first of it’s kind’ to successfully identify several heavy metals and metalloids in feminine hygiene products, specifically tampons. Want to know what’s going into your body when you use tampons? Find out here.
If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right place. With many years of clinical experience as a womens health and hormone naturopath, Sulin Sze brings y...2024-07-2444 minWell Woman{.26.} Building Health Literacy + We’re Body Scanning! ➳ Live RecordingIn this episode I talk about the healing journey and building your health literacy. And we do a body scan together, creating a communal healing space. This was a recording of an Instagram Live. Join in, relax, and enjoy learning how to love and nourish yourself from the inside out.
If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right place. With many years of clinical experience as a womens health and hormone naturopath, Sulin Sze brings you:
➳ Insights from experts in the field of...2024-07-1712 minWell Woman{.25.} My fave herbal teas + Healing Mantra ➳ Live RecordingIn this episode I talk about my favourite herbal teas including Chamomile and Peppermint, and how they work in your body, along with a healing mantra at the start and the end. This was a recording of an Instagram Live. Join in, relax, and enjoy learning how to love and nourish yourself from the inside out.
If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right place. With many years of clinical experience as a womens health and hormone naturopath, Sulin Sze brings you:
➳ In...2024-07-1012 minWell Woman{.24.} Herbs that deepen Sleep ➳ Live RecordingIn this episode learn about which herbs can assist you in deepening your sleep. This was a recording of an Instagram Live. I also do some controlled breathing in this episode. Join in, relax, and enjoy learning how to love and nourish yourself from the inside out.
If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right place. With many years of clinical experience as a womens health and hormone naturopath, Sulin Sze brings you:
➳ Insights from experts in the field of womens health ...2024-07-0313 minWell Woman{.23.} Midlife Weight Loss Tips ➳ Webinar recordingYou’re welcome :)
Discover the hormonal drivers in midlife behind menopot, increased visceral fat mass, shrinking lean muscle and more in this episode where I share:
Foods that help, foods that worsen fat gain in
midlife
How to get started improving your body
composition today
My approach to a high protein diet for women
in midlife
All from an evidence based perspective
This is a recording of my webinar 'Weight Loss Tips from a Naturopath'. To watch the webinar video head to my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/GXWyn7dYvaU
To...2024-06-2650 minWell Woman{.22.} Hormones in Midlife Explained ➳ Webinar RecordingIn this episode discover what hormone changes could be behind common midlife symptoms and experiences like weight gain, fatigue, sleep problems, constant hunger, hot flashes. Once again we're diving into the mysterious inner workings of the female endocrine hormone) system!
This is a recording of my webinar 'Navigating Hormone Changes in the Midlife'. To watch the webinar video head to my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1yFUE-3OSg
To sign up to my newsletter and stay informed about future events and offerings: www.herbalwell.com...2024-06-2050 minWell Woman{.21.} Why we need to Future Proof our Brains ➳ Cognition & MenopauseIn this episode learn about how your brain changes as your body transitions from perimenopause to menopause. What you need to eat and drink (herbal tea wise!) to future proof your brain for what can potentially be years of mental fog. I talk about fruits, veges and sleep as well. Everything to support your neurochemistry, hormones and stress response.
If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to
learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right place. With many years of clinical experience as a womens health and hormone naturopath, Sulin Sze brings...2024-05-0845 minWell Woman{.20.} Finding health, wealth and ➳ Self in Vedic Astrology with DarinkaIn this part 2 of my interview with Darinka to talk about Vedic astrology, known as “Jytoish”, meaning ‘The Science of Light’. This is one very deep, graceful, intelligent women and she’s here to shine the light on just how much we can learn from looking at our birth charts through a vedic lens. From health to wealth to past lives and karma, we had a fascinating chat with lots of insights.
Discover:
- How your birth
chart is a reflection of YOU
- Why it's important to heal your Venus and Darinka's favourite...2024-03-2631 minWell Woman{.19.} Shining the Light on YOU ➳ Vedic Astrologer DarinkaIn this 2-part episode of Well Woman I’m joined by Darinka to talk about Vedic astrology, known as “Jytoish”, meaning ‘The Science of Light’. This is one very deep, graceful, intelligent women and she’s here to shine the light on just how much we can learn from looking at our birth charts through a vedic lens. From health to wealth to past lives and karma, we had a fascinating chat with lots of insights.
Discover:
- How your birth chart is a reflection of YOU
- How all kinds of wealth (from health...2024-03-1926 minWell Woman{.18.} Living an Integrated Life ➳ Dr Anna Young-Ferris on Vedic MeditationIn this episode we're a couple of gals chatting about how to bathe our nervous systems in bliss chemistry to offset stress and come back to just 'being' via Vedic Meditation, a technique that Dr Anna Young Ferris teaches.We focus so much on feeding our stomachs, how about....➳ Meditation as a daily ritual that feeds the soul➳ Anna's top tips for living an integrated life➳ What it's like to attend a 4 day vedic meditation courseTo join Anna's courses and meditation groups head to: www.annayoungferris.com and follow her on...2024-03-1338 minWell Woman{.17.} Bathing in Bliss Chemistry ➳ Dr Anna Young Ferris on Vedic MeditationIn this episode we're a couple of gals chatting about how to bathe our nervous systems in bliss chemistry via Vedic Meditation, a technique that Dr Anna Young Ferris teaches so she's well placed to tell us all about: ➳ What Vedic Meditation is and how it helps women handle stress and busyness➳ How a regular meditation practice is your answer to moving from 'doing' to 'being'➳ Why we need more BLISS chemistry like serotonin, oxytocin.......and a musical treat awaits you at the end of this episode. Don't forget to come back n...2024-03-0531 minWell Woman{.16.} Tired Overweight Flat ➳ { maybe its your thyroid } Part 2Join me for Part 2 of a deep dive into the often invisible cause of low energy, flat mood, brain fog and weight gain ... low thyroid function. Part 1 came out last week.
As a womens health and hormone expert I’ve seen countless women walk through my clinic doors with all the signs of thyroid dysfunction yet their test results never quite tell the whole story. Maybe this is you!
If you’ve every wondered suffered from fatigue, depression, weight gain, sluggish bowels, cycle irregularities, cold sensitivity or other typical signs of low thyroid, then you need...2024-02-2828 minWell Woman{.15.} Tired Overweight Flat ➳ { maybe its your thyroid } Part 1Join me for Part 1 of a deep dive into the often invisible cause of low energy, flat mood, brain fog and weight gain ... low thyroid function.
As a womens health and hormone expert I’ve seen countless women walk through my clinic doors with all the signs of thyroid dysfunction yet their test results never quite tell the whole story. Maybe this is you!
If you’ve every wondered suffered from fatigue, depression, weight gain, sluggish bowels, cycle irregularities, cold sensitivity or other typical signs of low thyroid, then you need to listen to this epis...2024-02-2035 minWell Woman{.14.} Herbs for ⫷ PCOS ⫸ ➳ the latest researchLet's talk herbs - did I mention I have a bit of an obsession with herbal medicine (?!) The topic this week is PCOS and the findings of a recent systematic review on herbs for polycystic ovarian syndrome without all the impossibly long scientific names and complicated concepts!
Topics
➳ What PCOS is
➳ Hormonal shifts in PCOS
➳ Herbs useful in PCOS and how they work
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To book a consultation with Sulin head to: www.herbalwell.com.au
Instagram: @gaia_h...2024-02-0643 minWell Woman{.13.} Women & Cortisol ➳ Our most primal { stress } hormoneIn this episode learn about the stress hormone cortisol and how to identify elevated cortisol via signs and symptoms. It’s a common experience for women in the midlife and Sulin shares her top tips for calming down excess cortisol. Experiencing anxiety, early waking, abdominal fat gain or a stiff neck? These are just some of the common symptoms of elevated cortisol.
Highlights of this episode of Well Woman:
➳ What cortisol is and what it’s really designed to do for you
➳ Signs of elevated cortisol and depleted cortisol
➳ Top...2024-01-3045 minWell Woman{.12.} For you ➳ Self Love Meditation {2024}In this episode let’s CONNECT!....with our bodies. A new year is beginning and this is the perfect time to tune in and direct a whole lotta loving gratitude within. So pop your earplugs in and sit back, this one is truly and totally JUST.FOR.YOU.
Highlights of this episode of Well Woman:
➳ Total Body Scan and Gratitude Meditation
🙏Gratitude to the beautiful music by Alexey Ivanov, DayNightMorning, Scott Buckley and Grand Project.
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To book a consultat...2024-01-2348 minWell Woman{.11.} and the BEST diet for Perimenopause is...➳ The Medicinal DietsWelcome back to my three part episode on the best diet for perimenopause! This is part 3. In this episode we’re breaking down two medicinal diets for women in perimenopause using current scientific evidence to examine the pros and cons of each. The focus on this episode is a medicinal or therapeutic approach to perimenopause which can help reduce symptoms of the perimenopause period and bring about greater health resilience thereafter. Get all the nerdy holistic health low-down on how these diets work and transform your internal physiology.
Womens health expert Sulin Sze combines traditional wisdom with th...2023-12-2640 minWell Woman{.10.} And the BEST diet for Perimenopause is….. ➳ The Weight Loss DietsWelcome to my three part episode on the best diet for perimenopause! This is part 2. In this episode we’re breaking down three diets for women in perimenopause using
current scientific evidence to examine the pros and cons of each. Sulin explains the benefits of each one specifically for perimenopause, and also where these diets become ‘unsuitable’ for this complex life stage. We look at which diet has the most profound effect on a range of perimenopause and menopausal symptoms.
Womens health expert Sulin Sze combines traditional wisdom with the know how of modern naturo...2023-12-1943 minWell Woman{.9.} And the BEST diet for Perimenopause is….. ➳ The Classic DietsWelcome to my three part episode on the best diet for perimenopause! This is the most comprehensive evidence-based overview of diets and how they serve women best in perimenopause around. In this
episode we’re breaking down three popular diets for women in perimenopause using current scientific evidence to examine the pros and cons of each. Sulin explains the benefits of each one specifically for perimenopause, and also where these diets become ‘unsuitable’ for this complex life stage. We look at which diet has the most profound effect on a range of perimenopause and menopausal symptoms.
Womens health...2023-12-1252 minWell Woman{.8.} Create your own Hormone Healing ➳ Medicine Garden {Part 2}In this episode Sulin draws on years of wildcrafting and herb growing to design the ultimate womens home medicine garden. In part 2 learn which herbs to grow at home for healthy hormones, weight and mood in perimenopause as well as herbs for immunity and digestion. This is part 2 of a 2-part episode. Don’t forget to listen to Part 1 as well!
Highlights of this episode of Well Woman:
➳ How to best dry your harvested herbs
➳ Sulin’s top medicinal plants for perimenopausal symptoms
➳ Sulin’s top medicinal plants for healthy...2023-12-0527 minWell Woman{.7.} Create your own Hormone Healing ➳ Medicine Garden {Part 1}In this episode Sulin draws on years of wildcrafting and herb growing to design the ultimate womens home medicine garden. In part 1 learn all the basics and get introduced to Dandelion, Nettle and some of Sulins favourite home grown herbs for hormonal balance and stress resilience. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode. Don’t forget to come back for Part 2 next week!
Highlights of this episode of Well Woman:
➳ The safe way to wildcraft your medicinal herbs
➳ Where to buy your first set of herbs and how much they cost2023-11-2845 minWell Woman{.6.} Your Immune System needs to be ➳ NourishedIn this episode we explore the functionality of your immune system, what it (really) needs to optimise, and what foods, fruits, veges, herbs and vitamins can best support your immunity holistically. Womens health expert Sulin Sze combines traditional wisdom with current research to provide actionable insights that nurture your immune system, helping you thrive in a world filled with challenges!
Sulin explains why we need a different approach to improving and optimising our immune function. In the West we've developed a 'flogging' mentality around immune health, and we're faced with a plethora of auto immune and inflammatory c...2023-11-2127 minWell Woman{.5.} Demystifying Perimenopause ~ Symptoms, Hormones + 'Hormone Depletors'In this episode Sulin explains the hormonal origins of the typical symptoms you might experience in Perimenopause, and identifies several 'hormone depletors' that if left unaddressed, can lead to an earlier onset of perimenopause, and/or stronger symptoms.
Womens health expert Sulin Sze combines traditional wisdom with the know how of modern naturopathy and scientific research to provide actionable insights that nurture you and help you thrive in a world filled with challenges! Every woman has the power to be the architect of her own hormonal landscape!
Topics include:
➳ Identifying common perimenopause symptoms
...2023-11-1453 minWell Woman{.4.} Demystifying Premenstrual Syndrome ~ Symptoms, Subtypes + RemediesIn this episode we explore premenstrual syndrome [PMS], a cluster of symptoms that arise prior to each menstrual bleed. Discover what’s normal and typical of this cycle phase, as well as how your premenstrual symptoms can facilitate a learning journey into your health and wellness.
Womens health expert Sulin Sze combines traditional wisdom with current research to explain the hormonal fluctuations through the menstrual cycle.
➳ The easiest way you can naturally lessen your PMS symptoms today
➳ The 5 PMS Subtypes explained
➳ The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and PMS
➳ Why sugar m...2023-11-0745 minWell Woman{.3.} Natural Approach to Iron Deficiency ~ Testing, Supplement Dosing + DietIn this Part 2 episode Sulin breaks down a typical iron study result so that you can understand what all those terms and numbers mean. She also discusses new dosing standards and forms of iron in supplements. Find out how an evidence-based naturopath with an eastern-inspired outlook on womens' physiology views iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anaemia and how to maintain or lift your iron levels naturally.
Topics:
➳ Making sense of your iron study results (what it all means)
➳ Choosing an iron supplement (the best form of iron is...)
➳ ...and how to dose y...2023-11-0142 minWell Woman{.2.} Natural Approach to Iron ~ Nourishing the Sea of BloodIn this Part 1 episode Sulin talks about iron, the most common nutrient deficiency in the world, and in Part 2 she reveals emerging research on the prevalence of iron deficiency in Australia, new dosing standards and forms of iron in supplements. Find out how an evidence-based naturopath with an eastern-inspired outlook on womens' physiology views iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anaemia and how to maintain or lift your iron levels naturally.
Topics:
➳ Iron, what it is, what it does, its intimate role in Blood health
➳ Iron needs throughout the lifespan - all the deets!
➳ How/why your b...2023-10-3137 minWell Woman{.1.} Welcome to the Well Woman PodcastIf you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right place. With many years of clinical experience as a womens health and hormone naturopath, Sulin Sze brings you:
➳ Insights from experts in the field of womens health
➳ Health hacks for more energy, better sleep and healthy weight
➳ Deep dives into the mysterious world of womens hormones
➳ The compassion and wisdom that every women deserves when dealing with a health crisis - big or small.
In this episode it's time for introductions. Meet Sulin and learn more about he...2023-10-3009 min