In this episode of The Fanny Mechanic, host Dr. Natasha Andreadis (Dr. Tash) speaks with Sydney-based degree-qualified naturopath Jessie-Anne El-Tannoury (founder of Botanical Abundance) about the role of the microbiome in fertility, preconception care, and pregnancy health.

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In this comforting and deeply illuminating episode of The Fanny Mechanic, Dr. Natasha Andreadis sits down with coach, counselor, and hypnotherapist Claire Hall to unpack the silent emotional weight of infertility. Claire shares her personal journey from moving across the world to discovering her authentic self, exploring how profound life transitions pave the way for true emotional healing.

The conversation delves into the tangible science of stress, highlighting groundbreaking research that links elevated endometrial cortisol levels to a higher risk of IVF treatment failure. Dr. Tash and Claire explore practical tools to counter this chronic stress, including Claire’s custom mind-body program, "consciousness hygiene" and biometric monitoring using the Oura ring.

From setting strong personal boundaries to embracing the restorative power of a nervous system-soothing hug, this episode offers a soulful, resource-packed toolkit to help individuals shift from survival mode to a space of safety, self-compassion, and healing.

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In the episode Dr Tash talks with Dr Daniella Goldberg PhD Medicine Daniella is an experienced facilitator and educator specialising in women's health and menopause. They discuss a book called Tantric Sex and Menopause Practices for Spiritual and Sexual Renewal by Diana Richardson and Janet McGeever.

Embracing her own menopause journey, Daniella is passionate about educating and empowering women to reframe & embrace this next phase of life, The Second Spring.​

Daniella is a PhD medical scientist and senior yoga & meditation teacher and brings over 20 years' experience in healthcare communications, science media, and wellness.

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