The Emotionally Intelligent Woman with Dr. Shyamala Kiru

WHU 112: Is your cancel culture getting in the way of your progress?: I’ve wanted to tackle this topic for ages. I’ve even started recording it a few times and ended up deleting it. It felt too scary to address. It felt to vulnerable to share. It felt like feathers were going to go everywhere. But I’m not... by Women's Health Unplugged

43 min listen

Do you want to spend all your money on probiotics and gut tests? We didn’t think so.: In this episode, I’m joined by my close friend, Dr. Kim Bretz ND for an honest conversation about where we go wrong in making recommendations for patients with gut symptoms, how hardly any people have SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth), and... by Women's Health Unplugged

49 min listen

WHU 115: My love affair with social media. Reflections on 2021.: I freaking love social media BUT have had to ask myself some big questions in 2021 about the role, amount of time, and the use of social media in both my business and my personal life. In this “New Years” episode I give you the questions I... by Women's Health Unplugged

44 min listen

WHU 113: Your PCOS Journey. PS: It’s not your fault.: When Dr. Laura Von Hagen sat down to write her book, she had A LOT to work with. Not only did she experience PCOS herself but she had spent years supporting many women with PCOS to achieve better health, more regular cycles, and the family they... by Women's Health Unplugged

48 min listen

The Very Real Consequences of Self Improvement: The Very Real Consequences of Self Improvement Two total bosses get together on a zoom call and what do you get? A very real cost is about pursuing your goals, chasing your dreams, and risking everything for what you truly desire. Lori Kennedy... by Women's Health Unplugged

52 min listen

S#!t you don’t need to do. How to delegate effectively (for real): One of the largest barriers to health I see in women I work with is the amount of “stuff” on everyone’s plate. Women are overwhelmed by their work, family and other obligations. These same women are tired, not exercising and don’t have time to... by Women's Health Unplugged

40 min listen

WHU 119: Perfectionism. The real difference between my new patients and my seasoned veterans.: When I was in university, my first-year facilitator handed me a book on perfectionism and told me I should read it. I didn’t understand. How on earth could a student who couldn’t spell, barely paid attention in class, and struggled to care about... by Women's Health Unplugged

32 min listen

WHU 116: Bulletproof your 40s. I’m turning 40 and I’m not scared: Why am I not scared to turn 40? Because I’ve spent the last 10 years getting ready for this moment. Our health is built on habits and daily practices, and as women slide into their 40s as exhausted, kid-taxi-driving shells of themselves they... by Women's Health Unplugged

66 min listen

Is your period normal? How to become more period-literate.: When Dr. Anne Hussain was growing up in Pakistan, periods were not something that was talked about openly. When her periods became irregular, not only was there nobody to ask about it, but it prevented her from being properly assessed and... by Women's Health Unplugged

44 min listen

The three most important lessons I’ve learned about acne: I’ve actually shied away from researching acne. I remember being taught when I was in school that if you had acne (which I did) that there was some special diet or special potion that needed to be discovered to help it heal. I was always left... by Women's Health Unplugged

44 min listen

Your Morning Mindset Sets The Day.: Do you create your day? Or get swept along in the emotional vortex of it all? This week’s podcast is not just about your morning routine, it’s about the mindset you use to start your day and how that predicts your success. Mindset coach Adele... by Women's Health Unplugged

52 min listen

WHU 117: Amanda Thebe teaches us to not hate menopause: Amanda Thebe embodies everything I want for women in menopause: strength, resiliency and a healthy dose of swearing. Amanda’s journey from a horrible personal experience to the menopause advocate she is today is a gift to all women, and she... by Women's Health Unplugged

56 min listen

WHU 120: Your mood is a thing and needs support.: In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend and brilliant colleague Dr. Stephanie Bayliss, a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on mental health in women. In this episode, we help you understand if your mood deserves some attention and how to be... by Women's Health Unplugged

50 min listen

WHU 114: Calcium intake and your PMS. A dairy free diet might be making you worse.: I love researching PMS. It’s a huge area of focus in my clinical practice and something I’ve spent thousands of hours on. Part of what I love about PMS is the integrative solutions that look at the impact of nutrition and stress on how resilient... by Women's Health Unplugged

37 min listen

The three worst piece of business advice I’ve ever received: Stories are meant to be shared. Especially if they help others see themselves in your mess and springboard themselves forward by learning from others experiences. In today’s episode I share 3 stories I’ve never shared. Together, they make up... by Women's Health Unplugged

35 min listen

You’ll lose your hair as you age. But here’s what we can do.: Did you know that over 50% of women will have hair thinning as they age? This might be something we need to discuss eh? In today’s episode, I share what happens to hair as we age, how to tell the difference between types of hair... by Women's Health Unplugged

34 min listen

Your mood and iron. The connection is deep.: I spent the last few months doing a deep dive on iron. It compelled me enough to sit down and record a full podcast on why this nutrient needs to matter to you, why the reference range isn’t good enough, and why we’ve got things so wrong about... by Women's Health Unplugged

30 min listen

WHU 118: Almost everything you read about nutrition is wrong. How to gain literacy skills to avoid being duped.: There isn’t really an area of medicine that has led to as much self-proclaimed expertise than nutrition. If someone knows how to make a great smoothie they seem to have the credentials to give other people smoothie advice. But why with that same... by Women's Health Unplugged

58 min listen

Why Us Humans Believe In Conspiracy Theories.: Is it about lack of trust? Is it about misinformation? Is it part of our human flaws? These were the very questions I asked today’s podcast guest, David Robert Grimes, Physicist, cancer scientist, and author on the very question of why... by Women's Health Unplugged

49 min listen

Is Intermittent Fasting magical for you? How to tell.: Let’s be clear, there aren’t any magical nutrition solutions. If things “work” for people it’s because it’s a strategy that they can do and that makes a difference. The end. So why does intermittent fasting get such a good review in... by Women's Health Unplugged

29 min listen

The Real Summer Shoulds. Three things I think we should be doing this summer to achieve the health we desire.: I don’t hate the word should. I think we can use this word with the right intention to help us more towards our goals rather than always feeling that we are lacking something. In this episode, I share the “summer shoulds” based on what I... by Women's Health Unplugged

37 min listen

The natural path to Menopause. The use of botanical medicine to support the symptoms of menopause.: Today’s episode is about the use of botanical medicine and the symptoms of menopause. From hot flashes to low libido, menopause can show up in everybody system and women are often looking for solutions to smooth the transition. Botanical medicine... by Women's Health Unplugged

31 min listen

The Emotionally Intelligent Woman with Dr. Shyamala Kiru: Do you overreact? Try and guess what your partner will say next? Do you withdraw over conflict? Do you vocalise your desires? Dr. Shyamala Kiru knew she had a book inside her. She sat down and thought about what was really (and we mean really) getting... by Women's Health Unplugged

59 min listen

Your sex life is your life.: We often think about libido as a hormonal chemical spark that bursts in our brains and makes us hungry for passion. Except you just rolled your eyes and racked your brain for the last time that things felt that way. Today’s podcast is... by Women's Health Unplugged

53 min listen

Why I won’t use the DUTCH test: Dun dun dunnnnnnnnn. This episode has been a long time coming. I’ve talked around this topic before in episodes sharing why testing is hard for women, and what we need out of good diagnostic and screening tests, but I’ve never tackled this topic... by Women's Health Unplugged

32 min listen

I lost 10 lbs in 100 days. Did I do it wrong?: Last weekend I participated in a masters age Olympic weightlifting competition and needed to lose some weight to make weight. I gained weight through covid and hadn’t tried to reduce my weight intentionally since my last powerlifting competition in... by Women's Health Unplugged

59 min listen

Fit [MENOPAUSAL] Chick. Changing the narrative around ageing with Selene Yeager.: Are you okay with an expiry date on your ability to be active and vibrant? Nope. Me neither. Our conversations about menopause and midlife on the podcast circle around similar themes. You can be strong(er) in menopause. You can be (more)... by Women's Health Unplugged

38 min listen

Your past stress and your future health. Why resiliency training and nervous system regulation are a pillar of good health.: “Are you stressed?” This question doesn’t usually elicit the kind of answer that we want from patients, and yet it’s the way we often screen for stress in a health appointment. When we ask patients if they are stressed they immediately compare... by Women's Health Unplugged

45 min listen

If money was a woman. Why we need more financially free women (and how to get there).: I never had any fear about money until the pandemic. I always figured that I’d find a job, or “figure it out” if I needed to. I had a good education, great communication skills, and my hand in many pots I could turn towards if I needed to. ... by Women's Health Unplugged

48 min listen

How your pain gets in your head. Central sensitization and the development of chronic pain.: I’ve always been fascinated by pain. We can’t see it. We can’t measure it with a test. And in a medical world where we barely listen to the patient experience - this presents a big problem. The other problem with pain (well, one of... by Women's Health Unplugged

45 min listen

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