The Present Day Wise Woman - Healthy Life Hacks With Jennifer Jefferies

Claire Osterstock, a fanny physiotherapist located in Adelaide, South Australia, specialises in helping both women and men manage pelvic pain. Frequently approached for recommendations on personal lubricants, Claire noticed a lack of natural options in the market, dominated by products with synthetic chemicals and preservatives. Motivated by this, she developed her own brand, Olive and Bee, which offers a 100% natural personal lubricant. In this episode, Jen chats with Claire about her journey and the creation of Olive and Bee.

"Jen, sticking to a plan can be tough." You might find yourself excited about a new nutrition plan on Monday, only to abandon it by the afternoon. Or, you might commit to exercising but give up after a few days when you don't see immediate results. In this episode, Jen shares her top five secrets on how to build lasting self-discipline.

Did you know that sorbolene contains additives such as glycerin (synthesized from petrochemicals) and paraffin(A white or colourless soft solid derived from petroleum)? In this episode, Jen talks about what makes the best skin creams.

The substances we absorb and the ones we dispel play a significant role in shaping our physical health, mental state, and overall quality of life. In this episode, Jen dives deep into the essence of wellbeing.

Even though scales seem to provide precise measurements, they can often give a deceptive picture, particularly regarding a woman's weight. In this episode, Jen discusses the various factors that contribute to the unreliability of scales.

In today's episode, Jen talks with Georgia, Women’s Health physiotherapist, about all the ins and outs of a pelvic floor examination for prolapse

Join Jen in conversation with Dr. Maz Roginski, a specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine, as they explore the impacts of clinging too tightly to control in life and how being control enthusiasts can take a toll on our health.

Pessaries are non-surgical devices used to support areas affected by pelvic floor prolapse, providing relief from symptoms by repositioning and stabilising pelvic organs. In this episode, Jen talks to Women’s Health physio Georgia about pessaries and pelvic floor prolapse.

Jen explores the connection between our emotional wellbeing and the heart meridian with Dr. Maz Roginski, a Traditional Chinese Medicine expert. They discuss how feelings of unhappiness or depression could stem from an imbalance in this vital energy pathway.

Are you bloated, gassy, farty, get heartburn, constipated, runny bum, abdominal discomfort, weak immune system, weight gain, chronic fatigue or fatigued in general? There's every chance that your gut chemistry is out of balance, particularly your gut microbiome. In this episode, Jen is going to dive deep into all things plant fibre and why and how they are prebiotics that help with all those things.

'Jen, should I eat my vegetables raw or cooked?' In this episode, Jen shares ways you can cook your vegetables to get the best nutrition.

Did you know that? Your body only knows if you are scared or excited by the way you breathe. In this episode, Jen talks about how we move ourselves from being scared to excited.

According to the World Health Organisation, work-related stress is the disease of the 20th Century. Stress is one of those things that we all experience to different degrees and through different symptoms and ailments. In this episode, Jen outlines the signs of burnout and shares her 7 Steps to Sanity.

Stress, defined by Lazarus, is when the demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilise to adapt to the conditions. In this episode, Jen discusses how high stress impacts women's health, and what you can do to break the stress loop.

If wheels aren't perfectly circular, the ride is anything but smooth. Similarly, if your 'wheel of life' isn't balanced and well-rounded, navigating through life can become a real challenge. Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is this 'Wheel of Life'? In this episode, Jen explains what the Wheel of Life is and how it enables you to identify where things are out of alignment, and what you need to work on to rebalance them.

Did you know that there are 6 types of body fat? In this episode, Jen explores what each type is and the key factors you need to keep in mind when trying to shift that excess weight.

More than 1 billion women have pelvic floor disorders like incontinence or prolapse. In this episode, Jen explore the 3 essentials for a vital libido. 

Have you wondered what your drivers are? The things motivate and drive you to do the things you do. In this episode join Jen as she takes you through a 20-minute exercise to help you identify your drivers.

Jen talks to Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine Maz Roginski about how our kidneys influence our adrenal glands, energy and even anxiety.

Jen talks to Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine Maz Roginski, about how emotions are stored in the liver and how that then influences our physical health. 

Did you know that women over 50 need to have 100 grams of protein a day? In this episode, Jen talks about why it's essential and what foods you can source it from.

The things that we do consistently in life is the thing that brings us results in life. And we spend 80% of our time doing the mundane! That's right. In this episode, Jen talks about how you can master your mundane.

1 in 8 women experience thyroid issues in their lifetime. In this episode, Jen shares one simple step you can do to support your thyroid, eating brazil nuts.

Jen is working with Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin to help treat her prolapse. In this episode, Dr Sarah Mattin gets real with all of the treatments including acupuncture directly to the pelvic floor to help Jen’s prolapse. This very educational conversation shows the ways Jen is improving her prolapse.

In this episode, Jen talks to Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine Maz Roginski, about how working too hard and burning the candle at both ends can lead to ailments like Pelvic Floor Prolapse. Dr Maz shares some ways to help prevent and treat Pelvic Floor Prolapse.

Have you found yourself suddenly needing to go to the toilet, but before you get there you've had a mishap? This is known as Urge Incontinence, which involves the sudden urge to empty and results in involuntary leakage of urine. In this episode, Jen chats with Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin about urge incontinence and what you can do to help reduce or stop this.

Many women have been suffering in silence for years and thinking it was normal. If you are finding that when you sneeze other things are happening, then tune into this episode as Jen speaks to Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin about Pelvic Floor Prolapse.

Jen frequently encounters women facing challenges with intermittent fasting during peri-menopause or menopause. In this episode, Jen explores harnessing the phases of the moon to enhance their intermittent fasting experience.

Are you being held back by your resistance to change? In this episode, Jen talks about how she learned the impact that she has on others and the power of not being resistant to change in life.

Why do I always feel so good after time at the beach or out in nature? In this episode, Jen talks about how negative ions, or anions, are nature's antioxidants and how they support your bodies.

The copper-zinc balance refers to the delicate equilibrium between copper and zinc levels in the body. In this episode, Jen explores the vital roles in various physiological functions both copper and zinc play.

Calcium and magnesium are both essential minerals that play important roles in various bodily functions. In this episode, Jen explores their difference in terms of their functions, sources and effects on the body.

Vitamins and minerals by themselves may not directly cure anxiety, but some nutrients are noted to play a supportive role in promoting mental health and alleviating anxiety symptoms. In this episode, Jen explores which specific vitamins may aid in the reduction of anxiety and how they function to support mental wellbeing.

Vitamin C deficiency, known as scurvy, remains surprisingly prevalent in the Western World. In this episode, Jen talks about the best food sources for vitamin C and discusses its numerous benefits.

To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’, that is the question! In today’s episode, Jen does a deep dive into all the vitamin Bs and their role in supporting your body's essential functions.

Following up on Jen’s last episode, where she talked about fat versus water soluble. In this episode, Jen is going to break down vitamin E and how you can get those essential nutrients, ideally from food.

There is so much to know about vitamins, minerals, fat and water soluble. In this episode, Jen is going to break down what the difference is between water versus fat soluble.

Life can throw us curveballs and it can be through those events we see spikes in our blood pressure. In this episode, Jen shares her story by identifying her triggers for her blood pressure spike and what preventative measures she takes to look after herself.

You were told you had high cholesterol, so you did what you felt was best and swapped your butter for margarine. But now you're consuming plastic. What!? In this episode, Jen explains why your margarine is one step away from plastic!

Did you know that humans and their animals mirror each other! In this episode, Jen speaks to Deb Parsonage from Busy Paws about the relationship between humans and their furry counterparts.

Woohoo! It's Healthy Life Hack's 3rd birthday. To celebrate one lucky reviewer will be interviewing Jen, asking her any questions they may have about naturopathy and wellbeing. 

You will get through this. You will. You are a survivor. In this episode, Jen talks about the fundamentals of what is happening TO you is also happening FOR you, and how you can decide how your choose to step forward in life.

As the fragrant aroma of your brewing tea absorbs into your nostrils, whilst your teabag is brewing in hot water. Did you know you are also brewing 11.6 million microplastics at the same time….and poisoning yourself? In this episode, Jen explains why you need to stop using teabags, how they are poisoning you and what you can do instead.

Fibromyalgia is a name given to a common group of symptoms marked by generalised pain and muscle stiffness. In this episode, Jen explains the most common symptoms and shares natural ways to help with Fibromyalgia.

When your thyroid is out of depleted, this can lead to all sorts of health issues including autoimmune and hormone. In this episode, Jen shares her tips on how you can support your thyroid naturally.

In a world filled with constant distractions, it's important to reflect on those things that often steal the peace from our minds. In this episode, Jen shares her 7 steps to keeping peace of mind.

Problems and challenges are a part of life. Problem-solving enables us to navigate through difficult situations, adapt to new circumstances, and make progress in our personal and professional lives.

‘Jen, I just want to be happy like you.' This a very common phrase both my wife Alice and I hear all the time. In this episode, Jen is sharing their 5 keys to happiness.

Jennifer Jefferies enlisted in the Australian Army when she was just 17 years old and embarked on a remarkable journey in her 3 years as a training driver and instructor. As she reflects on her Army days, she has been prompted to share the valuable lessons she gained from her experiences. In this episode, Jen talks about her top five lessons learned during her time.

We say "I know" by default because it is an acceptable response that implicitly agrees with the other person without necessitating a response. In this episode, Jen discusses how this can be detrimental to your success.