The Menopause Lie You’ve Been Sold (And What Actually Works)
We’ve been told that menopause is the beginning of the end — hot flushes, low libido, mood swings, and a “decline” in health. But what if that’s a lie you’ve been sold?In this episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd is joined by women’s health expert Nat Kringoudis to unpack the truth about perimenopause and menopause. Together, they reveal what’s really driving the rise in debilitating symptoms — and how to approach this stage of life with strength, balance, and vitality.You’ll learn:Why today’s women are experiencing menopause differently than our grandmothersThe role stress, cortisol, and modern living play in hormone imbalanceWhy “common” symptoms like heavy bleeding, low mood, and exhaustion aren’t actually normalWhat your liver, gut, and nervous system have to do with estrogen dominanceHow lifestyle choices like lifting heavy weights and stress regulation trump everything else — even HRTThis isn’t about medicalising a natural transition. It’s about giving your body what it truly needs so you can step into perimenopause and beyond feeling strong, vibrant, and in control.To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-bookJoin the Founding 100 Female Fundamentals™ Practitioners here: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Practitioner-TrainingFollow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatoddConnect with Nat Kringoudis on Instagram @natkringoudis & learn more about and her incredible work here: https://www.natkringoudis.com/
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Top 6 Period Symptoms Explained
Your period isn’t random. Every symptom — from heavy bleeding and clotting to PMS, pain, or irregular cycles — is your body sending you a message.In this solo episode, Dr Anthea Todd breaks down the top six period symptoms and what they reveal about your hormones, your fundamentals, and your overall health. Rather than offering a “quick fix,” she helps you understand the root causes behind your cycle changes — and how to support your body in practical, lasting ways.You’ll learn:What heavy, light, or irregular periods signal about your hormonesThe link between PMS/PMDD, progesterone, and blood sugar regulationWhy painful periods often point to inflammation, prostaglandins, or endometriosisThe connection between stress, thyroid health, and lighter cyclesHow spotting, clots, and other cycle changes map back to your Four Female Fundamentals™Your body isn’t broken — it’s communicating. This episode will help you translate your period symptoms into powerful signals you can finally understand.To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-bookDiscover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentals
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How To Listen To Your Body, Not Your Bias
Lauren’s symptoms came on suddenly—dizziness, fatigue, heart palpitations, and pain. Then came the diagnosis: Graves’ disease.But this isn’t just a story about an autoimmune condition—it’s a story about what happens when a woman stops outsourcing her intuition and starts trusting her body.In this episode, we dive into:Lauren’s path from burnout to autoimmune diagnosisWhat Graves’ disease really feels like—and how easily it can be missedThe emotional and environmental contributors to autoimmune flaresHow she blended medical, functional, and energetic healing (including acupuncture, celery juice, frequency therapy, and more)Her return to remission—just six months after her diagnosisWhether you're struggling with an autoimmune condition or just feel dismissed and exhausted, this story will help you reconnect with your power—and your body.Disclaimer: This episode shares one individual’s health journey and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with a healthcare professional before making changes to your treatment plan.To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-bookJoin the Founding 100 Female Fundamentals™ Practitioners here: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Practitioner-TrainingFollow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd
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What's Your Period Telling You?
In this empowering and deeply insightful episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr. Anthea Todd returns to demystify the menstrual cycle — not as a monthly inconvenience, but as one of your body’s clearest communication tools.If you’ve ever asked yourself:“Is this normal?”“Should I be worried?”“Why do I feel like a different person each month?”...this episode is your new go-to guide.Dr. Anthea introduces the concept of Red, Beige, and Green Flags — a framework to help you decode your cycle through:Medical – When symptoms point to the need for urgent care or deeper investigationFunctional – How your nervous system, metabolism, nutrients & blood sugar shape your cycleEnergetic – What your body might be asking you to release emotionally each monthYou’ll also learn:Why cycle length alone isn’t the full storyThe surprising signs of low iron, high copper, or estrogen dominanceWhat your cramps, acne, hair loss or period poos may really meanWhy perimenopause isn’t just “hormones going crazy” — and what to do about itHow to track the Four Fundamentals to radically shift your symptomsWhether you’re 14 or 44, this episode will help you tune in, not freak out. Because your period isn't the problem — it's the messenger.To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-bookDiscover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentalsFollow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd
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How to Keep Living While You're Grieving
Ever feel like you’ve been pushing through for too long—holding it all together while your body keeps sending you signals you can’t ignore? You’re not alone.In this episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with therapist and social worker Tiffani Clingin, who brings both decades of clinical experience and profound lived wisdom after navigating devastating personal loss and betrayal.Together, Anthea and Tiffani explore what happens when “just staying strong” isn’t working—and why compassion, not willpower, is the way through. Tiffani shares the practices that helped her get out of bed after her son’s death, the “oscillation” method that allows space for both grief and relief, and the tiny rituals (like her “just put your shoes on” rule) that can carry us through the hardest days.From the pressure to hold it all together, to the healing power of self-compassion, this conversation offers both validation and practical tools. You’ll also hear how to support others in crisis without overstepping, how to separate fact from story when your mind spirals, and why falling apart doesn’t mean you’re failing—it can mean you’re healing.If you’ve ever felt like you can’t keep pushing but don’t know what else to do, this episode is a gentle reminder: you’re not broken, and you don’t have to do it alone.To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-bookDiscover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentalsConnect with Tiffani Clingin: https://liberty-health.com.au/about-liberty-health/Follow Dr Anthea Todd: dr.antheatodd
Understand your body simply for women who feel dismissed in the medical system, overwhelmed in the wellness system, and stuck in symptoms. Hosted by best-selling author Dr. Anthea Todd, this first-of-its-kind show blends medical, functional, and energetic insights to help you decode your body, simply. Because knowing more isn’t the goal—feeling alive in your body is. Listen now and join the community of women all around the world creating real change by connecting to their body.
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