Her Health™ Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health, performance, and healthy ageing.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Laura Johnston, sits down with Rene Naylor, physiotherapist and performance strategist, to unpack what elite sport can teach us about injury prevention, recovery, resilience, and staying strong and fit at every stage of life. Drawing on her years working with the Springbok Rugby Team, including their historic 2019 World Cup victory, Rene shares powerful lessons that go far beyond the rugby field.Together, they dive into:🩺 What a performance strategist really does 💊 Rapid-fire ratings on recovery tools & supplements: Cold plunges, saunas, red light therapy, Omega-3s, magnesium, collagen, peptides, adaptogens & more🏉 Behind the scenes of working with the Springbok Rugby Team🛡️ Injury prevention strategies for elite athletes – and everyday women😴 Why sleep is the foundation of recovery, performance, and fitness🏋🏼 The importance of strength training for women as we age🧠 Warrior mindset, resilience, and team culture in high-performance environments🔥 How stress, training load, and recovery impact injury risk👩‍⚕️ Training considerations for women in their 20s, 30s, 40s & beyond...and more!📌 TIMESTAMPS:0:54 – Rapid-fire recovery & supplement ratings3:51 – Lessons from elite performance & leadership7:31 – Injury prevention: what really matters9:24 – Sleep, hydration, nutrition & recovery basics for women9:56 – Strength vs cardio: finding the right balance11:56 – Training routines through your 20's, 30's, 40's and beyond13:51 – Rene’s personal training & supplement routine16:23 – Nutrition strategies in elite rugby18:08 – Sleep tracking & injury risk20:16 – Women in leadership & resilience22:25 – Trauma, mindset & high performance24:14 – Recovery for real life, not elite sport27:49 – Rene's advice to women at every stage30:39 – The power of mentors & community31:45 – Final advice: listen to your body👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™.🎧 Listen to the podcast:YouTube: https://youtu.be/b0xmHU4pr7QApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718?i=1000741324754Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/episodes/e1dee349-e089-42df-8a37-96268b63f5c1/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast-ep-5-building-resilience-women%E2%80%99s-fitness-recovery---her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with Us:Rene Naylor | https://www.instagram.com/rene_naylor/?hl=enPhytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en#HerHealthPodcast #Phytoceutics #WomensHealth #InjuryPrevention #StrengthTraining #Recovery #SleepHealth #HormoneHealth #Menopause #Exercise #WomenInSport #Leadership #Resilience #WellnessJourney

Welcome back to the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health and wellness.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO Laura Johnston sits down with Dr. Ledivia Strauss, a medical doctor with a special interest in integrative medicine, to explore the foundations of hormonal health – and how understanding your hormones can transform your energy, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being.Together, they dive into:💛 Why your menstrual cycle is considered your “fifth vital sign”🧬 The roles of oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in women’s health📉 Why missing periods (amenorrhea) is a major red flag💊 The truth about hormonal contraception and what it really does🔥 How stress, training, and undereating disrupt your hormones🌡️ What’s happening during PMS, perimenopause & menopause🥶 The benefits and limitations of cold plunging, fasting & sauna use👉 Rapid-fire supplement ratings: Omega-3, Probiotics, Ashwagandha, Sulforaphane, Berberine, Magnesium L-Threonate & more📌 TIMESTAMPS:1:09 – Rapid fire: Hormone-supporting supplement ratings4:13 – What are hormones?5:00 – Understanding oestrogen, progesterone & testosterone and other hormones6:34 – Why women need testosterone7:11 – When a missing period becomes a medical concern8:12 – What is a "normal" menstrual cycle?9:48 – Hormonal contraception: what women should know16:22 – Cold plunging for women: what the science says17:40 – Exercise and nutrition for each phase of your cycle20:23 – The benefits of saunas for detoxification21:55 – How stress affects your hormones & what you can do about it26:59 – The phases of the menstrual cycle29:05 – Understanding peri/menopause and how it affects your hormones30:19 – Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer risk32:29– How to know if you're reaching perimenopause34:30 – Tips to promote hormonal health throughout all stages of life👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode.🎧 Listen to the podcast:YouTube: https://youtu.be/JGc8wA4iUXcApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718?i=1000738438656Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/episodes/c3857aa7-3696-465e-b90c-fd3fc31153cc/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast-ep-4-unlocking-hormonal-health---her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with Us:Dr. Ledivia Strauss | https://www.instagram.com/drlediviastrauss/?hl=enPhytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=enThis content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking prescription or chronic medication.#HerHealthPodcast #Phytoceutics #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #MenstrualHealth #Contraception #MetabolicHealth #PMS #Perimenopause #Menopause #CycleSyncing #Supplements #WellnessJourney

Welcome back to the third episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health and wellness.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Laura Johnston, sits down with Dr. Tracy Flowers, a GP and Functional Medicine Practitioner with a special interest in women’s health, to explore the science of sleep – and how improving your rest can transform your energy, mood, and overall well-being.Together, they dive into:💤 Why sleep is foundational for overall health 🌙 The difference between deep, REM, and light sleep 🛌 Dr. Flowers’ Four S’s for better sleep: Sight & Screens, Substances, Sameness, and Stress 🫖 Natural supports like magnesium and apigenin for deep, restorative rest 💬 How to build a nighttime routine that actually works📌 TIMESTAMPS:1:00 – Sleep: Rapid Fire Ratings2:52 – Why sleep is foundational for health5:18 – What is disordered sleep and how to manage it7:57 – Circadian rhythm and light exposure9:41 – The stages of sleep explained12:35 – Sleep needs and sleep deterioration as you age14:32 – Dr. Flowers’ Four S’s for Better Sleep17:27 – The power of a cool environment for sleep quality20:52 – Supplements that support relaxation and deep sleep24:00 – Laura’s ultimate sleep stack: Bettersleep™, Magnesium L-Threonate & Apigenin25:10 – Creating sustainable bedtime habits25:58 – Can you catch up on sleep debt?27:41 – Should you be napping?29:24 – What makes a night owl and an early bird: Individual chronotypes👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode.🎧 Listen to the podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRLzpPMggrc Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast 💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with Us:Dr. Tracy Flowers | https://www.instagram.com/drtracyleeflowers/?hl=en Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=enThis content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking prescription or chronic medication.#HerHealthPodcast #Phytoceutics #WomensHealth #Sleep #BetterSleep #Energy #MagnesiumLThreonate #Apigenin #FunctionalMedicine #WellnessJourney

Welcome back to episode two of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health and wellness.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Laura Johnston, sits down with sex & wellness coach Nicki Brivik to explore libido, confidence, and communication through the ages – and how they can transform your intimate relationships.Together, they dive into:💖 How confidence and communication impact intimacy🔥 The difference between spontaneous and responsive desire🧠 Understanding your emotional needs and your partner’s💌 Sexual “currency”: building erotic connection daily🛑 Brakes and accelerators: what boosts or blocks desire💃🏻 Tips for adventurous, playful, and connected sex at every life stage📌 TIMESTAMPS:1:00 – Rapid-fire advice: libido in your 20s, 30s, 40s+2:56 – The biggest myth about libido5:11 – Responsive vs. spontaneous libido explained8:08 – Emotional needs and relationship connection12:10 – Power of date nights and intentional connection15:10 – Self-confidence and shifting focus as we age18:49 – Communication styles and connection22:49 – Sexual “currency” and the erotic thread27:51 – Brakes and accelerators: stress, arousal & pleasure30:28 – Practical tips for long-term intimacy and playfulness32:00 – Knowing your body: practical advice for self-pleasure39:48 – Nicki's top tips for communication, confidence, and libido👉Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode.💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with Us:Nicki Brivik | https://asknicki.co.za/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19630203536&gbraid=0AAAAApSH6c9mUxCK2bOAg6ioZ_oplh3sl&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvva46b7GkAMVpplQBh2b9ysLEAAYASAAEgKsyvD_BwEPhytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en#HerHealthPodcast #Phytoceutics #WomensHealth #Libido #Intimacy #SexualWellness #Confidence #HealthyRelationships

Welcome to the very first episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health and wellness.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Laura Johnston, sits down with Dr. Lauren Knight, a leading Cape Town dermatologist, to explore how your skin evolves through every stage of life – from your teens to menopause – and what you can do to protect and nourish it from within.Together, they dive into:💧 The truth about popular beauty ingredients like Vitamin C, Collagen, and Hyaluronic Acid🧴 How your skin health reflects your internal health🦠 The growing science behind the gut–skin connection and probiotics☀️ Whether you can reverse sun damage and reduce your risk of skin cancer💅 How to care for your hair and nails safely📌 TIMESTAMPS:0:30 – Introduction to the Her Health™ Podcast1:25 – Rapid-fire ingredient review: Vitamin C, Omega-3, Zinc, Collagen3:20 – Hyaluronic Acid, Silicon, Resveratrol, Probiotics5:30 – How skin changes through life: tweens, teens, 20s, 30s, 40s+14:26 – Reversing sun damage & protecting your skin17:34 – The gut–skin axis: probiotics & inflammation21:14 – Nail care & UV exposure risks23:57 – Hair health & hormones: postpartum, perimenopause, thinning28:17 – Supplements for every life stage: key tips for tweens, teens, 20s+32:29 – Key takeaways: practical advice for skin, hair & nail health👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode.💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with Us:Dr. Lauren Knight | https://www.instagram.com/derm.discovered/?hl=enPhytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en#HerHealthPodcast #Phytoceutics #WomensHealth #SkinHealth #Skincare #WellnessJourney