The Educate & Empower Podcast

Bec East
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Where women are guided, grounded, and gracefully reminded that every season of life deserves care. Welcome to The Educate & Empower Podcast , a space where clinical wisdom meets soulful conversation. Hosted by Rebecca East, Nurse Practitioner, CEO & and Founder of The Holistic Care Collective, this podcast is your companion through The Seasons of Her, from puberty to pre-pregnancy, postpartum to perimenopause, and every chapter in between. Each episode invites you to explore the connection between body, mind, and purpose, blending evidence-based women’s health, honest storytelling, and heartfelt empowerment. Whether you’re navigating hormonal changes, rediscovering your identity, or learning how to truly care for yourself, you’ll find insight, compassion, and community here. Through real conversations with health experts, thought leaders, and women just like you, Bec brings education to light and empowerment to life, so you can move through every season feeling informed, confident, and deeply supported. ✨ Because when women are educated and empowered, everything changes.

  1. Jun 21

    45. Bec's Fertility Journey

    In this deeply personal solo episode, Bec shares her own fertility journey and opens up about the challenges, heartbreak, uncertainty, and resilience that shaped her path to motherhood. With honesty and vulnerability, she reflects on years of navigating symptoms, seeking answers, advocating for her health, and ultimately receiving diagnoses of Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and PCOS, now known as PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). Conditions discussed in this episode: Endometriosis Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside the uterus. These endometrial-like growths usually occur in the pelvis on structures like ovaries, fallopian tubes, or the outer surface of the uterus, but can spread to other areas. Adenomyosis A condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows into the muscle wall of the uterus, often leading to heavy periods, pelvic pain, and other symptoms. PMOS (formerly PCOS) Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome is a lifelong condition involving hormonal and metabolic imbalances. It is one of the most common yet underdiagnosed conditions affecting women's health. This episode contains discussion of infertility, pregnancy loss, chronic pain, and women's health conditions. Please listen with care and seek support if needed. If this episode resonates with you, we'd love for you to share it with another woman who may need to hear that she is not alone.

    27 min

  2. Jun 15

    44. Let's Talk About Anxiety

    In this solo episode, Bec opens up about her own experience living with anxiety while drawing on her clinical knowledge to explore one of the most common yet misunderstood health challenges affecting women today. Anxiety can impact anyone, but despite how common it is, many people still experience shame, stigma, and misunderstanding around both anxiety itself and the use of medication to support mental health. In this honest and compassionate conversation, Bec explores what anxiety really is, how it can show up in daily life, and why understanding the root causes is so important. Throughout the episode, Bec discusses: What anxiety is and how it affects the mind and bodyThe shame and stigma often associated with anxiety and anxiety medicationThe many ways anxiety can present, including symptoms that may not be immediately recognised as anxietyCommon causes and contributors to anxietyThe difference between situational anxiety and anxiety driven by underlying biochemical factorsPractical strategies that may help reduce and manage anxietyEveryday triggers that can worsen anxiety symptomsThe critical role sleep plays in supporting mental wellbeing and reducing anxietyWhether you've experienced anxiety yourself, support someone who has, or simply want to better understand the condition, this episode offers practical insights, reassurance, and a reminder that you're not alone. This is an honest conversation about anxiety, healing, and the importance of seeking support without shame.

    26 min

  3. Jun 8

    43. Pelvic Floor Health Across Every Stage of a Woman’s Life with Grace Gillett

    Pelvic floor health is something many women don't think about, until something goes wrong. Yet these muscles play a vital role in bladder and bowel function, core stability, sexual health, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and healthy ageing. In this episode, Bec is joined by Grace Gillett from Deniliquin Pelvic Physio to unpack the often misunderstood world of pelvic floor health and why it matters through every stage of a woman's life. Together, they explore what the pelvic floor actually is, why pelvic floor dysfunction is so common, and the stigma that often prevents women from seeking support. Grace shares practical insights into common postpartum mistakes, the everyday habits that can impact pelvic floor function, and whether Kegels are really the solution they're often made out to be. The conversation also delves into prolapse, the changes that can occur during perimenopause and menopause, and some of the biggest myths surrounding pelvic floor health. Whether you're experiencing pelvic pain, preparing for pregnancy, navigating postpartum, experiencing changes during menopause, or simply wanting to better understand your body, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported.

    47 min

  4. Jun 1

    42. The Identity Shift No One Talks About After Becoming a Mother with Benita Bensch

    In this episode, Bec sits down with Benita to explore the often-overlooked concept of matrescence; the profound physical, emotional, psychological, social, and identity transformation that occurs when a woman becomes a mother. Together, they unpack why understanding matrescence can be so empowering for women, why motherhood can feel unexpectedly overwhelming, and the common experience of feeling like you've "lost yourself" after having children. They also discuss how to differentiate between the normal challenges of matrescence and signs of postnatal depression or anxiety, highlighting the importance of awareness and seeking support when needed. A compassionate and thought-provoking conversation for anyone navigating, witnessing, or supporting the journey into motherhood. Pre-order Seen Again - Benita Bensch here: https://benitabensch.com/seen-again-book Find Benita on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/benitabensch/

    50 min

  5. May 25

    41. PCOS is now called PMOS - So what does this mean?

    PCOS, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome was recently renamed PMOS, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. But what does this mean? Join Bec as she dives into why the name has been changed and what this means for people living with PMOS moving forward.

    14 min

  6. May 18

    40. The Role Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Can Play in Optimising Hormones with Chloe Stubberfield (The Which Doctor)

    In this episode, Bec sits down with Chloe Stubberfield - The Which Doctor, to explore the role acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can play in supporting and optimising women’s hormones. Together, they unpack the differences between Chinese medicine and Western medicine perspectives and how the two approaches can work alongside each other to provide more holistic and individualised care for women. This episode is an insightful and empowering conversation for any woman wanting to better understand her body, support her hormones more holistically, and feel more connected to her health journey.

    49 min

  7. May 11

    39. 4Cyte Conference Debrief with Bec

    In this episode of The Educate & Empower Podcast, Bec sits down for a solo chat and debrief on everything she learned and had affirmed at a recent conference she attended around women's health. In the episode Bec shares information around: Contraception options and their effectivenessPCOSIVF & Egg FreezingWomen’s Mental Health & HormonesBreast CancerHeart disease in womenNo matter which season of life you're in, this is an important episode for all women to listen to.

    37 min

  8. Apr 27

    38. The Peri-Equation with Vik Linke

    In this episode, Bec sits down with Nurse Practitioner Vik Linke for an insightful and empowering conversation on perimenopause, a phase that often goes unrecognised, misunderstood, or dismissed altogether. Together, they unpack the wide range of symptoms associated with perimenopause, including those that are commonly mistaken for unrelated health concerns. Vik shares how many women are told their experiences are “normal” or generalised, rather than being properly investigated with the testing and support they deserve. This episode explores the importance of looking beyond surface-level symptoms and instead taking a holistic, whole-person approach to health.  Bec and Vik also dive into: The unsuspecting symptoms of perimenopause you may not realise are hormone-relatedThe connection between thyroid health and perimenopause symptomsThe role of nutrition and exercise in supporting this transitionIf you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or unsupported in your health journey, this conversation offers both validation and practical insight to help you better understand your body.

    23 min
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About

Where women are guided, grounded, and gracefully reminded that every season of life deserves care. Welcome to The Educate & Empower Podcast , a space where clinical wisdom meets soulful conversation. Hosted by Rebecca East, Nurse Practitioner, CEO & and Founder of The Holistic Care Collective, this podcast is your companion through The Seasons of Her, from puberty to pre-pregnancy, postpartum to perimenopause, and every chapter in between. Each episode invites you to explore the connection between body, mind, and purpose, blending evidence-based women’s health, honest storytelling, and heartfelt empowerment. Whether you’re navigating hormonal changes, rediscovering your identity, or learning how to truly care for yourself, you’ll find insight, compassion, and community here. Through real conversations with health experts, thought leaders, and women just like you, Bec brings education to light and empowerment to life, so you can move through every season feeling informed, confident, and deeply supported. ✨ Because when women are educated and empowered, everything changes.

Information

  • Creator
    Bec East
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Holistic Care Collective
  • Show Website
    The Educate & Empower Podcast

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