You’re Not a Textbook. You’re a Human Being. Listen to Your Feminine Cycles.
What if you could understand your entire life — from your first period to menopause — through the lens of nature’s cycles?In this deeply empowering episode, Dr Anthea Todd is joined by Jane Hardwicke Collings, a former midwife, author, and founder of the School of Shamanic Womancraft. Together, they explore the ancient map of a woman’s life — spring, summer, autumn, and winter — and how each phase holds its own wisdom, power, and purpose.Jane shares how our rites of passage (menarche, motherhood, menopause) shape not only our bodies but our sense of self. You’ll discover how menstrual shame and disconnection from our cycles have led to generations of women feeling lost — and how to reclaim your feminine rhythm as a source of power, not pain.You’ll learn:The four life seasons of womanhood — and how to know which one you’re inHow your birth, menarche, and motherhood experiences influence each otherWhat “menstrual shame” really is and how it impacts fertility, birth, and menopauseWhy menopause is not the end — it’s the harvest of your life so farHow to reconnect with your body’s wisdom using cyclical awareness and nature’s cuesThis conversation will change the way you view womanhood — from something to fix or control, to something to honour, experience, and celebrate.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-fundamentalsExplore courses, books and workshops with Jane: https://janehardwickecollings.com/Follow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd and Jane Hardwicke Collings janehardwickecollings
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Is Your Stress Stressing You Out? Do This.
In this solo episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd flips the script on how we view stress. Rather than treating it as the enemy, she explores the neuroscience behind stress — and how your perception of it determines whether it harms or heals your body.From the brain’s “Body–Story–Action” networks to simple shifts in how you relate to stress, this episode helps you stop fighting against your body and start working with it to build resilience, energy, and flow.You’ll learn:Why chronic stress can trigger inflammation — and why that’s only half the storyHow your brain’s story about stress shapes your physical responseWhat actually happens in your body when you change your perception of stressWhy resisting emotions creates tension and burnoutThe surprising link between meaning, stress, and long-term healthHow to use self-compassion and inner dialogue to build resilienceSimple practices to shift from resistance to trustWhether you’re overwhelmed by daily life or trying to recover from burnout, this episode will change the way you see stress — and show you how to use it as a tool for growth.To learn more about what your body’s been trying to tell you: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Get the Best-Selling Book What’s My Body Telling Me?: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-book Discover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentals Follow & connect: @dr.antheatodd
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You’re Not Crazy. Why You Should Never Stop Trusting Yourself
Susan has been through it all: IVF, six miscarriages, life-threatening brain pressure, iron levels so low she could barely function—and a healthcare system that kept telling her she was “fine.”She wasn’t fine.What she was… was determined. And this episode is her story of survival, self-responsibility, and finally learning to trust the voice within.🎙 In this episode, we cover:How Susan survived being dismissed by doctors again and againWhat happened when her severe brain pressure was misdiagnosed as “just a virus”How she used functional and energetic healing to recover when medicine gave up on herThe moment she realised, “I have to save myself”The shifts she made to go from exhausted and overlooked to empowered and wellWhether you’ve been told “your labs are fine” or “it’s just stress”—this story will show you what’s possible when you stop outsourcing your intuition.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-fundamentalsJoin the Founding 100 Female Fundamentals™ Practitioners here: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/Practitioner-TrainingDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for education and reflection only. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Do Your Symptoms Pass The Toddler Test?
What if the reason you're tired, craving sugar, snapping at people, or crying unexpectedly isn’t because you’re broken… but because your body’s basic needs aren’t being met?In this episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr. Anthea Todd introduces the Toddler Test — a simple 5-step check-in to help you decode your body’s signals before spiraling into fear, shame, or confusion.Just like a toddler can’t tell you what they need in words, your body uses symptoms to speak. And when you respond with curiosity instead of control, your body softens, responds, and heals.You’ll Learn:The 5 questions that make up the Toddler TestHow to know if your fatigue is physical or emotionalWhy that 3pm sugar craving isn’t about willpowerThe surprising link between loneliness and food cravingsWhat “playing outside” does for your metabolism & nervous systemWhy your body’s signals aren’t random — they’re brilliantIt’s simple. It’s powerful. And it’s a game-changer for women who want to respond with care, not 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-bookDiscover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentalsJoin 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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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/
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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