Her Health™ Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being.
In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Lizle Oosthuizen – doctor and fertility specialist – to give women a clear, evidence-based fertility framework.
From egg quality and sperm health to egg freezing, miscarriage, IVF, and egg donation – this conversation covers the full fertility landscape with the honesty and clinical depth that most women never get from a single appointment.

Together, they discuss:
🔥 Rapid fire: fertility factors rated – Dr Lizle's honest scores on age, sperm quality, CoQ10, alcohol, and PCOS
📉 Why infertility is becoming more prevalent – and what's actually driving it
🥚 Egg quality vs egg supply – what you can and can't control💊 The supplements that matter for fertility and what the evidence shows
🧬 Miscarriage – when to investigate, what causes it, and how it's assessed
❄️ Egg freezing explained – the best age, how many eggs you need, and what Dr Lizle did herself
🔬 Eggs vs embryos – why embryos give you more information but less autonomy
👶 Genetic testing of embryos – why six embryos may only mean two real chances
⚖️ Surrogacy in South Africa – what the law requires and when it applies
🩺 Egg donation – who it's for, how it works, and the role of epigenetics
💊 Prenatal supplements – when to start and why to continue through breastfeeding
📅 When to seek help – the timelines by age and why waiting costs you options
🩸 Irregular periods, ovulation sticks, and PCOS – what helps and what doesn't
🔄 Cycle syncing – what the evidence actually shows
😰 PMDD vs PMS – how severe it can get and what can be done

📌 TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Introduction
0:40 – Meet Dr Lizle Oosthuizen, doctor and fertility specialist
1:01 – Rapid fire: fertility factors rated
2:29 – The fertility landscape in 2026: why infertility is on the rise
4:12 – The sweet spot for fertility: when is egg quality at its best?
5:17 – Sperm quality and male fertility: what men need to know
7:38 – What you can actually do to support egg and sperm quality
9:09 – The supplements Dr Lizle recommends & the evidence behind them
11:44 – Miscarriage: how common it is and when to seek investigation
14:13 – What causes miscarriage and how it's investigated
17:01 – Egg freezing: the best time, the process, and Dr Lizle's personal experience
20:50 – Eggs vs embryos: pros, cons, and why embryos give you more information
23:15 – Genetic testing of embryos
27:49 – When to seek fertility help: timelines by age
29:40 – Surrogacy in South Africa: the legal requirements explained
31:12 – Community Q&A: egg donation explained
33:50 – Should everyone trying to conceive take a prenatal?
36:52 – Cycle syncing: what the evidence actually shows
38:14 – PMDD vs PMS

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Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being.

In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Mignon Laub, an aesthetic GP, to cut through the noise of the aesthetic medicine industry and give women an evidence-based, honest framework for ageing well from both the inside and the outside.

From how the face changes at every structural layer to when fillers, bio stimulators, and facelifts are actually warranted – and when they're not – this conversation is the practical guide to aesthetic medicine many women may never get from a practitioner.

Together, they discuss:

🌟 Rapid fire: Dr Mignon's honest scores on Botox, fillers, bio stimulators, sunblock, and more
🦴 How the face ages from the inside out – what's happening at the bone, fat, and skin layers
🧬 How much genetics determine how you age – and what lifestyle factors still make a difference
🌿 Beauty from within – the three supplements Dr Mignon considers non-negotiable for skin health
💉 The fear around fillers – where it comes from, whether it's warranted, and how to prevent overfilling
📅 A decade-by-decade guide – what to focus on in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond
🔬 Bio stimulators and skin boosters explained – what they are, how they differ from fillers, and when to use them
⚠️ GLP-1 face – what rapid weight loss does to your skin and how to manage it
🧪 Peptides: what the research actually shows and why Dr Mignon urges caution
📲 What to avoid – why social media is the wrong place to get aesthetic advice

📌 TIMESTAMPS:

0:37 – Meet Dr Mignon Laub, aesthetic GP
1:08 – Rapid fire: aesthetic treatments and healthy ageing rated
2:09 – How the face ages from the inside out: bone, fat, and skin
4:34 – Beauty from within: lifestyle, diet, and the top three supplements for skin health
5:27 – The fear around fillers: where it comes from and is it warranted?
7:19 – A decade-by-decade guide: what to focus on in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s
9:19 – Bio stimulators and skin boosters: what they are and how they work
12:10 – When to consider a facelift – and how to know when it's time
15:23 – GLP-1 face: what rapid weight loss does to your skin16:22 – Peptides: the copper peptide, the controversy, and what the research actually says
18:35 – Community Q&A: best foods for skin, combining peptides with injectables, and what patients need to hear
23:24 – What to avoid: why social media is the wrong source for aesthetic advice

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Welcome back to the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being.

In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Fumane Kokoali – a GP with a special interest in holistic women's health – to clear up the confusion around perimenopause and give women the clarity they rarely get from a standard GP appointment.

From the earliest warning signs to HRT, strength training, and the supplements that matter most, this conversation covers the full perimenopause spectrum – and why navigating it well starts with understanding what's actually happening in your body.

Together, they discuss:

🔥 Rapid fire: hormonal health practices rated – Dr Fumane's honest scores on HRT, magnesium, and more
🌀 What perimenopause actually is – and why it's almost always diagnosed in retrospect
⚠️ Early warning signs – including the symptoms most women dismiss for years
🩸 Why blood tests often miss perimenopause – and what to investigate instead
💪 Why strength training is non-negotiable – and why cardio alone stops working
🥗 Diet in perimenopause – why intermittent fasting can backfire for women
💊 Dr Fumane's top three supplements for perimenopause and how they work
🧠 Magnesium L-threonate – what it does, who it's for, and when to take it
🌡️ When to consider HRT – the dragon days vs unicorn days framework
💉 HRT vs the contraceptive pill – how they work differently and when each makes sense
🔄 The perimenopause reset – why what worked in your 20s and 30s no longer applies

📌 TIMESTAMPS:

0:35 – Meet Dr Fumane Kokoali
2:44 – What is perimenopause?
5:12 – Early warning signs
6:51 – Can blood tests confirm perimenopause?
9:11 – The most prevalent symptoms: where to start
10:41 – How perimenopause affects the gut
15:53 – Why strength training is essential
21:48 – Top supplements for perimenopause
25:26 – When to consider HRT
35:05 – Perimenopause and fertility
39:32 – Final advice: perimenopause is a reset, not a decline

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Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being.

In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Lisa Palmer – founder and CEO of Movement Lab – to explore what sustainable movement actually looks like for women in midlife, drawing on over 26 years of experience in Pilates and movement education.

From fascia and breathwork to the movement formula that best supports healthy ageing, this conversation unpacks the science and philosophy behind staying strong, mobile, and confident as your body changes – and why learning to listen to your body may be one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health.

Together, they discuss:

🔥Rapid fire: movement and wellness practices, rated
🌱How Pilates changed Lisa's life – the personal story behind her 26-year career in movement education
 🫁Why breathwork matters more than most people realise
 🧘Mat Pilates vs reformer vs barre – a clear breakdown of each format and who benefits most
 💪The movement formula for midlife women – the combination Lisa recommends for strength, mobility, and healthy ageing
 🕸️Fascia: the missing piece of movement – what it is, why it matters, and how to keep it healthy
 🌿Menopause, movement, and learning to slow down – how Lisa's relationship with exercise shifted
 ✅Lisa's non-negotiables for healthy ageing – the daily habits and supplements she credits for staying strong and mobile
 ❓Community questions answered – how much movement do we actually need, and what matters most for bone and joint health

📌 TIMESTAMPS:

0:34 – Meet Lisa Palmer, founder and CEO of Movement Lab
1:03 – Rapid fire: movement and wellness practices rated
3:37 – Lisa's journey: from photography to Pilates and founding Movement Lab
5:29 – Breathwork explained: why how you breathe during movement matters
7:37 – Walking barefoot: why it matters more than most people think
9:10 – Mat Pilates vs reformer vs barre: what's the difference and who benefits most
12:28 – The movement formula for midlife women
13:41 – Consistency over intensity: why listening to your body is the most important skill
15:43 – Menopause and movement: how Lisa's training shifted and what she does differently now
17:52 – The supplements Lisa takes daily for her health
19:38 – Fascia explained: what it is, why it matters, and how to keep it healthy
23:04 – How to train your fascia: simple, playful movement that works
25:05 – Stretching: how much do you actually need, and does it depend on your body type
33:28 – Lisa's non-negotiables for staying mobile and strong as you age
35:52 – Community Q&A: one tip for new business owners
38:16 – Community Q&A: what matters most for bone and joint health
39:14 – How much movement do we actually need per day
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Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being.

In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Shannon Dougall – founder of Skin Functional – to cut through the noise of the skincare industry and unpack what actually works for your skin.

From skin barrier repair and retinoids to the gut–skin axis and anti-ageing ingredients, this conversation breaks down the science behind great skin – and how to build a routine rooted in transparency, clinical evidence, and real results.

Whether you struggle with breakouts, pigmentation, or premature ageing – or simply want to build a smarter skincare routine – this episode is essential listening.

Together, they discuss:

💉Botox, fillers, microneedling, gut health & omega-3 – Shannon's honest ratings
🧬 The skin barrier – why it comes first and how to protect it
⌛ Retinoids – why Shannon says start in your 20s
🔄 Skin cycling explained – how to rotate actives without damaging your skin
✂️ Skin minimalism – why less is more when it comes to your routine
 💊 Peptides vs exosomes – what they are and why you need both
️ ☀️ Sunscreen – the number one anti-ageing product, non-negotiable 365 days a year
🪞 The truth about wrinkles – what they really are and how to slow them down
🧪 Skincare marketing exposed – how to spot false claims and misleading studies
💰 Luxury skincare vs accessible skincare – are you paying for ingredients or margins?
🦠 The gut–skin axis – how your gut health shows up on your skin
🌿 Beauty from within – the supplements Shannon takes daily for her skin
🔴 Acne management – the right ingredients, the right approach, and why it's not a quick fix
🧴 Shannon's exact skincare routine – every step, every product

📌 TIMESTAMPS:

0:29 – Meet Shannon Dougall, founder of Skin Functional
1:05 – Rapid-fire: skincare ingredients & treatments rated
2:44 – Shannon's journey: from melasma to founding Skin Functional
6:20 – Why your skin barrier comes before everything else
8:08 – Skin cycling explained
8:46 – Skin minimalism: being intentional with your routine
9:25 – How to know what's right for your skin type
10:48 – The right ingredients at every age – 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond
11:49 – Peptides vs exosomes: what's the difference?
12:29 – The three non-negotiables for skin protection
14:18 – The truth about wrinkles – and how to slow them down
15:46 – Shannon's skincare routine
16:55 – The gut–skin axis and beauty from within
17:34 – Supplements Shannon takes daily for her skin
19:00 – The truth about skincare marketing and false claims
20:51 – Luxury skincare vs accessible skincare: what are you really paying for?
24:15 – Community Q&A: best ingredients for acne
26:42 – How long before a product works? Patch testing explained
28:05 – Coming off the pill and breaking out – what to expect
29:10 – Final thoughts: moderation, patience, and skin intelligence

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