What's My Body Telling Me?

Dr Anthea Todd

Understand your body simply for women who feel dismissed in the medical system, overwhelmed in the wellness system, and stuck in symptoms. Hosted by best-selling author Dr. Anthea Todd, this first-of-its-kind show blends medical, functional, and energetic insights to help you decode your body, simply. Because knowing more isn’t the goal—feeling alive in your body is. Listen now and join the community of women all around the world creating real change by connecting to their body.

  1. How To Fall In Love With Movement with Emma Masters: Weight & Metabolism Series

    1D AGO

    How To Fall In Love With Movement with Emma Masters: Weight & Metabolism Series

    In this powerful episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Emma Masters, movement expert, studio founder, and creator of Therapy Fitness. Together, they explore why exercise has become a source of shame, pressure, and punishment for so many women, and how to rebuild a relationship with movement that is rooted in self-trust rather than self-criticism. Drawing on Emma’s personal journey through the performing arts, disordered eating, and the fitness industry, this conversation unpacks how environment, messaging, and comparison shape the way women move their bodies. Emma explains why most people don’t fail at exercise, they are simply trying to move inside systems that don’t feel safe, supportive, or human. From gym culture and aesthetic driven marketing to nervous system regulation and intrinsic motivation, this episode reframes movement as a tool for connection, healing, and mental health rather than calorie burn or body control. You’ll learn: Why exercise often feels overwhelming instead of supportiveHow shame based fitness culture disconnects women from their bodiesThe difference between moving for punishment versus nourishmentWhy environment matters more than discipline when it comes to movementHow music, lighting, community, and safety change the way exercise feelsWhy aesthetics based fitness goals rarely lead to consistencyHow movement helps regulate anxiety, stress, and self worthWhy healthy and fit looks different on every bodyHow to start rebuilding trust with movement if you feel disconnectedThe most compassionate place to begin if exercise feels too hard right nowThis episode is for any woman who has ever felt intimidated, judged, or exhausted by exercise. Emma and Dr Todd reveal a different truth: movement is not something your body needs to earn. It is something that can help you come home to yourself. To learn more about what your body is telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au  To connect with Dr Anthea or Emma Masters, you can find their social links here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.antheatodd/ and https://www.instagram.com/ema_masters/ Explore Emma Masters and Therapy Fitness here: https://www.therapyfitness.com.au/

    54 min
  2. Try This… To Change Your Food Habits with Dr Gina Cleo: Weight & Metabolism Series

    FEB 2

    Try This… To Change Your Food Habits with Dr Gina Cleo: Weight & Metabolism Series

    In this eye-opening episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Dr Gina Cleo, habit researcher, behavioural scientist, and one of Australia’s leading experts in sustainable behaviour change. Together, they unpack why habits, not willpower, are the missing link in long-term weight and health outcomes. Dr Gina explains how habits are formed in the brain, why motivation fades, and how repeated daily behaviours quietly shape metabolism, hormones, and nervous system regulation over time. Rather than focusing on perfection or discipline, this conversation explores how to design habits that work with your biology and your real life. From emotional eating and stress patterns to sleep, movement, and mealtime routines, Dr Gina reveals why most people aren’t failing at change, they are simply using the wrong strategy. The focus is on practical, science-backed ways to create habits that actually stick. You’ll learn: Why willpower is not a reliable strategy for changeHow habits are formed and stored in the brainWhy motivation fades but habits remainThe link between stress, the nervous system, and behaviourHow environment shapes habits more than intentionWhy all-or-nothing thinking blocks progressHow small habits compound into powerful biological signalsThe difference between outcome goals and identity-based habitsWhy consistency beats intensity every timePractical steps to build habits that feel supportive, not restrictiveThis episode is for anyone who feels stuck repeating the same patterns despite wanting change. Dr Gina and Dr Todd reveal the truth: your body responds to what you do repeatedly, not what you promise yourself. When habits change, everything else follows. To learn more about what your body is telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au  To connect with Dr Anthea or Dr Gina Cleo, you can find their social links here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.antheatodd/ and https://www.instagram.com/drginacleo/ Explore the work of Dr Gina Cleo.: https://www.drginacleo.com/

    46 min
  3. Calories In And Calories Out Maths Is Incomplete with Dr Joshua Hackett: Weight & Metabolism Series

    JAN 26

    Calories In And Calories Out Maths Is Incomplete with Dr Joshua Hackett: Weight & Metabolism Series

    In this episode of the Weight & Metabolism Series, Dr. Anthea Todd sits down with Dr. Joshua Hackett – physician, circadian health expert, and author of The Metabolic Scam. Together, they explore one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: why metabolism slows down, why weight feels “stuck,” and what your body is actually trying to tell you. Instead of blaming women for eating “too much” or “moving too little,” Dr. Hackett explains why the traditional calorie model is incomplete – and why your environment, light exposure, hormones, and mitochondria have more impact on weight than any spreadsheet ever could. From leptin resistance and circadian timing to the real reason carbs behave differently depending on the time of day, this conversation reveals a radically empowering truth: your metabolism isn’t broken – it’s responding to the signals you’re giving it. You’ll learn: Why calories-in-calories-out fails so many womenHow morning sunlight acts as the “master switch” for your metabolismThe role of mitochondria and why afternoon crashes, cravings, poor sleep, and brain fog are early warning signsWhat leptin is, why it’s the CEO of your metabolic system, and how leptin resistance developsWhy eating the same meal under blue light vs sunlight triggers two completely different hormonal responsesHow mismatched light, processed foods, screens, EMFs, and seasonal disconnect drive hormonal chaosWhy blue light at night spikes insulin the same way as eating at the wrong timeHow your environment communicates with your body through “light barcodes” in seasonal foodsHow stress and cortisol hijack thyroid function, fertility, fat loss, and emotional stabilityThis episode is for any woman who has ever felt confused, defeated, or betrayed by her metabolism. Dr. Joshua Hackett and Dr. Anthea Todd reconnect the dots between light, food, hormones, energy, and biology — giving you a framework that finally makes sense. Your body isn’t unmotivated, undisciplined, or broken. Your environment is. And once you learn how to work with your biology, everything changes. To learn more about what your body is telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au  To connect with Dr Anthea or Dr. Joshua Hackett, you can find their social links here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.antheatodd/ and https://www.instagram.com/decentralizedmd/ Explore the work of Dr. Joshua Hackett M.D.: https://decentralizedmd.com/

    1h 8m
  4. Should We Be Taking GLP-1s? with Dr Alex Craven: Weight & Metabolism Series

    JAN 19

    Should We Be Taking GLP-1s? with Dr Alex Craven: Weight & Metabolism Series

    In this eye-opening episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Dr Alex Craven, a general surgeon specialising in metabolic disease and weight loss surgery. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood areas in modern health: what metabolic disease actually is, why it doesn’t always show up as weight gain, and how to understand the deeper signals your body is sending long before blood tests confirm a problem. From redefining what a “healthy body” looks like to explaining why two people with the same weight can have completely different metabolic profiles, Dr Craven reveals the truth behind cellular health, energy balance, set point theory, GLP-1 medications, and the real drivers of metabolic dysfunction. You’ll learn: Why weight and metabolic health are not the same thingWhat early metabolic symptoms look like before diagnosisThe cellular signs that your body isn’t adapting or recovering wellHow GLP-1 medications work and who they’re designed forThe risks of taking GLP-1s if you don’t medically need themWhy genetics influence your set point but don’t determine your futureHow environment, childhood nutrition and stress shape metabolic resilienceWhy shame and “just try harder” make weight problems worseThe lifestyle levers that genuinely move metabolic health forwardThis episode is for every woman who has felt confused, discouraged or blamed for her weight or health. Dr Craven and Dr Todd make one thing clear: your metabolism isn’t a moral issue and your body isn’t failing you. It’s communicating with you — and once you understand the signals, you gain your power back. To learn more about what your body is telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au  To connect with Dr Anthea or Dr Alex Craven, you can find their social links here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.antheatodd/ and https://www.instagram.com/dralexcraven_surgeon/ Explore the work of Dr Alex Craven and learn more about his holistic, patient-centred approach to obesity and metabolic health: https://dralexcraven.com.au/

    1h 2m
  5. Your Body Isn’t Holding You Back with Taryn Brumfitt: Weight & Metabolism Series

    JAN 12

    Your Body Isn’t Holding You Back with Taryn Brumfitt: Weight & Metabolism Series

    In this inspiring episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Taryn Brumfitt, award winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and 2023 Australian of the Year. Together, they explore one of the most deeply rooted experiences in women’s lives: our relationship with our bodies. They unpack why so many women grow up believing their bodies are a problem, how cultural pressure shapes our self worth, and what it truly takes to build a relationship with your body that is grounded in respect instead of criticism. From the rise of body comparison to the systems that keep women stuck in shame, Taryn reveals how perfectionism, people pleasing and “should culture” disconnect us from ourselves. She explains why body neutrality is often more realistic and healing than forced positivity, and how reconnecting with your body can transform every part of your life. You’ll learn: Why so many women feel uncomfortable in their bodies from childhoodHow cultural expectations condition girls to prioritise appearanceThe difference between body positivity and body neutralityWhy shame never leads to sustainable changeHow social media intensifies comparison and self judgmentHow to spot the systems that keep you stuckWhy your worth has nothing to do with your weightHow to model healthy body image for kidsPractical steps to create a compassionate, connected relationship with your bodyThis episode is for every woman who has ever felt like her body is not enough. Taryn and Dr Todd reveal a powerful truth: your body was never the problem — the story you were told about it was. To learn more about what your body is telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au  To connect with Dr Anthea or Taryn Brumfitt, you can find their social links here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.antheatodd/ and https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagemovement/ Explore Embrace You, the circuit-breaking adventure led by Taryn Brumfitt, and rediscover the joy, freedom, and confidence you deserve: https://www.bodyimagemovement.com/embrace-you/

    58 min
  6. 12/15/2025

    Unlock the Energy Behind Your Symptoms: The Healing Power of Spinal Energetics

    What if the pain, stress, or stagnation in your body was actually a message—not a malfunction? In this mind-expanding episode, Dr. Anthea Todd is joined by long-time friend and founder of Spinal Energetics, Dr. Sarah Jane Perri, to explore the healing power of energy, body awareness, and the subtle cues we often miss. They unpack what Spinal Energetics is, why it works, and how it blends Eastern philosophies, chiropractic principles, and quantum energetics. They also dive into: The science and skepticism around “invisible” healingWhat happens when the body stores unexpressed traumaHow to build self-trust and feel safe expressing emotionsWhy placebo, perception, and presence matterUsing the energetic field as medicineIf you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, questioned alternative healing, or longed for a deeper understanding of your internal world—this conversation will shift your perspective. To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/ Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-book Discover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentals Learn more about the power of Spinal Energetics: https://spinalenergetics.com/ Follow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd and Dr Sarah Jane Perri drsarahjanechiro

    1h 7m
  7. 12/01/2025

    Why We PMS & How To Fix It

    In this eye-opening episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr. Anthea Todd sits down with Dr. Sarah Hill, evolutionary psychologist and author of The Period Brain: The Science of Why We PMS and How to Fix It. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood experiences in women’s health — PMS — exploring why it happens, what it’s really telling us, and how to restore balance. From the evolutionary purpose of PMS to the cellular science behind hormonal resilience, Dr. Hill reveals how lifestyle, stress, and inflammation affect our hormonal flexibility — and why so many women are suffering unnecessarily. You’ll learn: Why PMS isn’t “normal,” it’s just commonHow ignoring your cyclical nature creates hormonal frictionThe brain’s threat system and why you feel more on edge before your periodThe difference between fear and anxiety in the luteal phaseHow cellular inflammation erodes hormonal resilienceWhy progestins (in birth control) aren’t the same as natural progesteroneWhat every woman should know about endometriosis and PMDDThe “ocean floor” analogy for stabilising your hormonesPractical ways to build your body’s hormonal flexibilityThis episode is for every woman who’s ever felt like her body is working against her. Dr. Hill and Dr. Todd reveal the truth: your body isn’t broken — it’s brilliantly designed. To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/ Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-book Discover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentals Get a science-tested roadmap to understanding PMS and PMDD get The Period Brain book here: https://www.sarahehill.com/books/the-period-brain/ Follow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd and Sarah E. Hill sarahehillphd

    1h 15m

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Understand your body simply for women who feel dismissed in the medical system, overwhelmed in the wellness system, and stuck in symptoms. Hosted by best-selling author Dr. Anthea Todd, this first-of-its-kind show blends medical, functional, and energetic insights to help you decode your body, simply. Because knowing more isn’t the goal—feeling alive in your body is. Listen now and join the community of women all around the world creating real change by connecting to their body.

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