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Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Most women's health care starts by looking for something broken. This one starts by listening.
Women of the Well is a podcast about what medicine looks like when it takes the whole woman seriously – her body, her history, her nervous system and her own knowing.
Hosted by integrative gynaecologists Dr Peta Wright and Dr Thea Bowler with holistic counsellor Sam Lindsay-German, each episode explores a women's health topic from an integrative, nervous system informed perspective, alongside guests…
Episodes
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Coming out of the broom closet – Reclaiming the word 'witch'
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here This weekend, the world dresses up as witches for Halloween. Here in Australia, it’s also…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Who holds the authority over your body? Women, medicine and power
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here A note before you listen: this episode talks about harm in the medical system and touches on…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Choosing your body wisdom – midwife Lauren Williams on meeting herself
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here In our last episode, Peta and Thea talked about Vera's practitioner training, and why no one…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Medicine that starts with you – inside our first practitioner training
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here A quick note: this is a conversation about our practitioner training, so we're talking clinician…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
What happens when you remember you're a Goddess
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here What if the disconnection you feel from your body isn't because something's wrong with you – but…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Transforming pelvic pain by listening to the nervous system
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here A quick note: We recorded this at our practitioner event, so we're talking…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
What they don’t teach you about holding space for pain
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Today’s conversation is a little different. Dr Thea and Vera physiotherapist Paula Hindle take…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Welcome Back: Menopause, endings and the wisdom of change
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here After a long pause, Women of the Well is back. In this conversation, Dr Peta, Dr Thea and Sam…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
On 'Wintering' and taking a podcast pause
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here We didn’t plan for this to happen… but when we sat down to talk, something shifted. This week's…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Victim Consciousness and how it keeps us stuck (Part 2)
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here This week, we’re continuing the powerful conversation we started in Episode 32 about victim…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
The trap of victim consciousness and how it affects your health
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Do you ever feel powerless, stuck, or like life is just happening to you? In this episode of…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Brain fog, irritability, and burnout – What’s really going in your 40s and what you can do about it
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Feeling more tired, irritable, or overwhelmed than usual – but not sure why? In this raw and…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Confused about PCOS? Here's what you need to know
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Holistic support for IVF with Elysia Humphries
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Going through IVF can feel like an emotional rollercoaster – from navigating all the medical…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
When the world takes a pause – What we learned from the storm
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here What happens when life forces you to stop? After the recent cyclone left Dr Peta and the Vera…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Heal Your Sacred Pelvis Meditation with Paula Hindle
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here This week’s episode of Women of the Well is a little different. Due to the recent cyclone and…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Conscious conception and creating space for new life
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Continuing our fertility series on the podcast, this week we’re exploring a more intentional…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Preparing your body for pregnancy with naturopath Elysia Humphries
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here When it comes to conception, most people focus on when to get pregnant – but what about how to…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Should you freeze your eggs? What you need to know about fertility preservation
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here For many women, fertility can feel like a ticking clock – especially when conversations about…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
The truth about pelvic pain – Why the old model of care isn’t working
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here What if the way we’ve been treating pelvic pain is keeping women stuck in a cycle of suffering?…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Fertility 101 – What no one's told you about your reproductive health
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Have you ever wondered how to optimise your fertility – whether you’re thinking about conceiving…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Reconnecting with your body to heal pelvic pain – with Paula Hindle
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here What if healing pain wasn’t just about treating your body – but learning to truly listen to it?…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Pleasure as an antidote to pelvic pain – with Brooke Dobó
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here What if pleasure could be the key to alleviating pelvic pain? In this episode, Sam…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Calm your cycle: A new approach to period pain
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Ever wondered why some periods are more painful than others? Or why stress and anxiety seem to…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
A deeper look at pre-menstrual mood disorders
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Welcome to 2025! As we kick off the New Year, we’re diving into a topic that affects so many…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
The problem with "wonder drugs" for endometriosis and pelvic pain
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Are new drugs really the solution to managing endometriosis, or is there a bigger picture being…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
The truth about periods, pain, and hormone health with Tanya Borowski
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here This week’s episode is a special collaboration between Women of the Well and The Best of Women’s…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
The Autumn + Winter of Your Menstrual Cycle (Luteal and Menstruation phases)
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here What if those “challenging” phases of your cycle are actually key to helping you unlock deep…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
The Spring + Summer of Your Menstrual Cycle (Follicular and Ovulatory phases)
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here What if you could work with your cycle to feel more energised, creative, and aligned with your…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Libido, desire and connecting with pleasure
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here How do you really feel about your desire and connection to pleasure? Curious? Confused? Maybe…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Diet, movement, and self-care for menopause
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here In this episode, we’re focusing on how to feel good during perimenopause and menopause without…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Rediscovering yourself in perimenopause – Sam’s story
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here In this episode, we’re slowing down and stepping into a different way of looking at…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
What's new in Menopause Care – Insights from the World Congress on Menopause
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here In this week’s episode, we’re diving back into the conversation around Menopausal Hormone…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Menopause and hormone therapy – Myths, facts and choices
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here In this episode, we’re exploring a topic that sparks a lot of curiosity and confusion –…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Pros and cons of hormonal treatments for period pain
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here In this episode, we take a closer look at hormonal treatments that can help reduce inflammation…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
The Wisdom Years – Demystifying perimenopause and menopause
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here In this episode of Women of the Well, Dr Peta Wright and holistic counsellor Sam Lindsay-German…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Meet the hosts – The personal stories behind Women of the Well
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here In this special episode of Women of the Well, we’re getting personal. Join hosts Dr Peta Wright…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Is your pelvic floor causing your pain? An interview with physiotherapist Brooke Dobó
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here In this episode, Sam Lindsay-German sits down with women’s health physiotherapist Brooke Dobó to…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Rethinking endometriosis – Understanding diagnosis and deciding if surgery is right for you
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here In this episode, Vera Wellness gynaecologists Dr Peta Wright and Dr Thea Bowler explore the…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Decoding period pain and simple remedies for support
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here In today’s episode we’re decoding a topic that so many of us deal with but don’t talk about…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
The top 6 myths and misconceptions about endometriosis
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Navigating endometriosis can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting information…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Why we need to take back our healthcare as women
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here Have you ever felt like your healthcare was more about managing symptoms than truly healing? In…
- Women of the Well | Women's health, done differently
Women of the Well Trailer
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Send us a text here What if women were truly comfortable with their true power? With the incredible intelligence…