Well Body Podcast

Renee Diment

Well Body is a women’s health podcast devoted to helping you reconnect with your body - not control it. Hosted by Renee Diment, this podcast explores nervous system health, nutrition without restriction, strength training for longevity, menstrual cycle awareness, women's health through a calm, evidence-informed, and deeply human lens. Well Body is for women who are tired of burnout, diet culture, and doing more - and are ready to work with their biology instead. Each episode offers grounded education, honest conversations, and practical insights to help you feel regulated, strong, and at home in your body again.

  1. PCOS Is Changing: What the New PMOS Name Means for Women

    Jun 10

    PCOS Is Changing: What the New PMOS Name Means for Women

    For years, we've known this condition as PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), but many experts are now calling for a name change to PMOS—a shift that could completely change how women understand their symptoms and their health. In this episode of the Women's Health Series, Renee breaks down why the conversation is evolving, what PMOS means, and why the traditional name PCOS may not tell the full story. You'll learn:  Why many women with PCOS don't actually have ovarian cysts  The role of insulin resistance in hormonal health  What glucose, insulin and glycogen actually are  How blood sugar regulation impacts your cycle and symptoms  Why strength training is one of the most powerful tools for women's health  The connection between muscle mass, metabolism and hormone function  How nutrition and gut health can support hormonal wellbeing  Practical steps you can start implementing today Whether you've been diagnosed with PCOS, suspect something isn't quite right with your hormones, or simply want to better understand your body, this episode will help you connect the dots between metabolic health, menstrual health and overall wellbeing. Because your hormones don't exist in isolation—and understanding how your body works is one of the most empowering things you can do for your health. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Gut Reset Programme If you're looking to improve your digestion, support your gut microbiome, increase plant diversity and learn practical nutrition strategies that support better energy, hormone health and overall wellbeing, check out my Gut Reset Programme. Inside you'll find: Gut-health focused recipesStrength and movement sessionsEducational audio modulesHabit-building resourcesSimple, evidence-based nutrition guidanceExplore the Gut Reset here: [GUT RESET] Build a Balanced Plate One of the simplest ways to support blood sugar regulation, hormone health and energy levels is by building balanced meals. Read my blog: How to Build a Balanced Plate Research & Further Reading The recommendations discussed in this episode are informed by the latest international evidence-based guidelines and ongoing discussions around the proposed name change from PCOS to PMOS. International Evidence-Based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of PCOS: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/mchri/pcos/guideline Nature Reviews Endocrinology: The international recommendation regarding the evolution of PCOS terminology and diagnostic understanding: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41574-023-00879-6 Connect With Me Instagram: @reneediment Website: www.reneediment.com Podcast: Well Body – Women's Health Series Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have concerns about your menstrual cycle, hormones, fertility, or metabolic health, please speak with your healthcare provider. For more info on how I can help you get in touch! ptwithrenee@gmail.com Instagram: @reneediment Tiktok: @beyondthebody__ www.beyondthebody.co

    18 min
  2. She Refused To Let Endometriosis Define Her - Shannons Story

    May 17

    She Refused To Let Endometriosis Define Her - Shannons Story

    This week on the Well Body Podcast, I’m joined by the beautiful Shannon - a woman in her mid-twenties openly sharing her journey with endometriosis, PCOS, womanhood, and learning how to reconnect with herself through it all. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, we dive into what it’s really like navigating chronic symptoms, hormonal health struggles, pain, body image, and the emotional weight that can come with living in a female body that feels misunderstood. But this episode isn’t just about diagnosis. It’s about resilience. It’s about rebuilding trust with yourself. It’s about learning that your condition does not have to become your identity. Alongside her health journey, Shannon also opens up about taking a leap into entrepreneurship, believing in herself again, and creating a life that supports her wellbeing instead of constantly working against it. Together, we talk about:  — Living with endometriosis & PCOS in your twenties  — Navigating symptoms, flare-ups & hormonal struggles  — The emotional side of women’s health that often gets overlooked  — Learning to work with your body instead of fighting it  — Lifestyle tools, mindset shifts & supportive habits  — Confidence, self-worth & becoming “her” again  — Taking brave steps toward the life you truly want This episode is a reminder that healing is rarely linear… but you are still allowed to dream, grow, build, and become the woman you want to be along the way. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, frustrated with your hormones, or like your diagnosis has taken over your life - this conversation is for you. Find Shannon here : INSTAGRAM For more info on how I can help you get in touch! ptwithrenee@gmail.com Instagram: @reneediment Tiktok: @beyondthebody__ www.beyondthebody.co

    52 min
  3. The Kind of Gut Health Support Women Actually Need - Episode 9

    May 9

    The Kind of Gut Health Support Women Actually Need - Episode 9

    In this final episode of the gut health series, we’re bringing everything together. Over the past few episodes, we’ve explored how gut health impacts so much more than digestion - from hormones and energy to mood, metabolism, cravings, inflammation, immunity, and the nervous system. Because the truth is… gut health isn’t just about bloating. It’s about how you feel in your body every single day. In this episode, we dive into:  why gut health is deeply connected to overall wellness  the link between stress, the nervous system, and digestion  blood sugar balance and energy regulation  fibre diversity and nourishing the gut microbiome  why extreme approaches to wellness often backfire  the importance of eating enough and supporting your body properly  realistic ways to improve gut health without obsession or restriction This episode is designed to help simplify wellness again and bring you back to the foundations that truly matter. If this series has resonated with you and you’re wanting support putting these foundations into practice, my 2 Week Gut Reset was created to help women improve digestion, reduce bloating, support energy, and reconnect with their health in a realistic, sustainable way. Inside the Gut Reset you’ll have access to:  balanced, wholesome recipes  gut-friendly nutrition guidance  simple workouts  educational resources  habit and lifestyle support  tools to help support energy, hormones, digestion, and overall well-being No extremes. No cutting out everything you love. Just supportive foundations to help you feel good in your body again. START YOUR GUT RESET HERE For more info on how I can help you get in touch! ptwithrenee@gmail.com Instagram: @reneediment Tiktok: @beyondthebody__ www.beyondthebody.co

    28 min
  4. What Every Woman Needs to Know About Perimenopause & Menopause With Andrea Riggans

    May 9

    What Every Woman Needs to Know About Perimenopause & Menopause With Andrea Riggans

    In this episode of the Well Body Podcast, Renee sits down with women’s health coach and personal trainer Andrea for an honest and empowering conversation around perimenopause, menopause, hormones, strength training, and navigating the major shifts women experience during this stage of life. Together, they unpack the symptoms so many women are silently struggling with - from fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, sleep disruption, body composition changes, and mood shifts - and why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies during this transition. Andrea also shares her personal journey navigating menopause alongside her lymphoma diagnosis, bringing both lived experience and professional insight into this deeply important conversation. Inside this episode, we discuss: • The early signs of perimenopause women often miss • Why symptoms are about more than just hot flushes • Hormones, metabolism, muscle, and body composition changes • The importance of strength training during midlife • Nervous system health, stress, and energy regulation • How nutrition can support women during hormonal transitions • Why women need better education and support around menopause • Rebuilding trust, confidence, and connection with your body This episode is designed to help women feel seen, informed, empowered, and supported - because these transitions are not something women should have to navigate alone. Find Andrea: ➡️ INSTAGRAM ➡️ ONLINE Find Renee: Beyond the Body For more info on how I can help you get in touch! ptwithrenee@gmail.com Instagram: @reneediment Tiktok: @beyondthebody__ www.beyondthebody.co

    56 min
  5. THIS is the conversation every woman should hear about pelvic floor health.

    May 9

    THIS is the conversation every woman should hear about pelvic floor health.

    In this episode of the Well Body Podcast, Renee sits down with pelvic floor specialist, pre & postnatal personal trainer, and two-time New Zealand Fitness Awards Educator of the Year, Kirsten, for a deeply important conversation around women’s health. Together, they unpack the truth about pelvic floor health - what it actually is, why it matters far beyond pregnancy and postpartum, and how it connects to strength training, breath, core function, nervous system regulation, confidence, and overall wellbeing. This episode dives into: • Common myths around pelvic floor health • Why leaking is common - but not normal • The connection between the pelvic floor, breath, and core • Strength training and pelvic floor support • Pregnancy, postnatal recovery, and returning to exercise safely • Stress, pressure, bloating, and nervous system health • Practical tools every woman can start implementing today This is an empowering, educational conversation designed to help women feel more connected to their bodies and understand that pelvic floor dysfunction is not something they simply have to “put up with.” Because women deserve better education around their bodies - and this truly is a missing piece of the health conversation. Find Kirsten: ➡️ INSTAGRAM ➡️ PELVIC FLOOR COURSE FOR PROFESSIONALS Find Renee: Beyond the Body For more info on how I can help you get in touch! ptwithrenee@gmail.com Instagram: @reneediment Tiktok: @beyondthebody__ www.beyondthebody.co

    56 min
  6. Gut Resets vs Gut Support - Why Extremes Backfire (And What Actually Heals the Gut) - Episode 8

    Apr 19

    Gut Resets vs Gut Support - Why Extremes Backfire (And What Actually Heals the Gut) - Episode 8

    Why extremes backfire (and how to rebuild gut health without cutting everything out) Many women feel like they need to completely “reset” their gut in order to feel better. Cut everything out. Start again. Follow strict rules. Avoid entire food groups. Take multiple supplements. But while short-term therapeutic protocols can sometimes be helpful when clinically appropriate and when working alongside a specialist, extreme restriction is often not the long-term solution for better gut health. In many cases, restriction can actually reduce microbial diversity, increase stress around food, and make digestion feel more sensitive over time. In this episode, we explore the difference between gut resets and gut support, why extreme approaches often backfire, and how to rebuild gut health in a sustainable, realistic way. Because gut health is not built through perfection. It is built through consistency. Through nourishment. Through diversity. Through supportive daily habits that work in real life. This episode helps you understand how to support your microbiome, digestion, hormones, and energy without feeling like you need to cut everything out. Welcome to the Well Body Gut Health Series -where we strip away the trends, the fear-mongering, and the supplement hype, and bring you back to what gut health actually means. In this series, we explore: • What your gut microbiome really is (and why it matters) • Gut health and hormones • Gut health and immune function • Gut health and energy • Gut health and weight management • Why tracking calories alone is not the full picture of health You’ll learn how modern life - stress, under-fuelling, ultra-processed foods, poor sleep, and chronic dieting - is quietly disrupting women’s digestive health… and what to do about it. This series is designed to help you feel less confused, less bloated, and more empowered - with practical, science-backed strategies you can actually implement. Because gut health isn’t about being “perfect.” It’s about building a resilient, well-nourished body from the inside out. Want to reset your gut without cutting everything out ?? Join my 2 week gut reset here: ⤵️ --> JOIN THE 2 WEEK GUT RESET HERE -- JOIN MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Also Listen: The Energy Series ⚡️ If you’re loving this conversation, make sure you go back and listen to the Well Body Energy Series. In that series, we unpack: • Why women are so tired  • The blood sugar, protein and fat blueprint for stable energy  • Hidden energy drains you may not realise you have  • How to build consistent, vibrant energy year-round Your gut, hormones, metabolism and nervous system all talk to each other. You can’t optimise one without understanding the others. The Energy Series gives you the foundation. The Gut Health Series builds on it. Together, they create your blueprint for long-term, sustainable health. For more visit : www.beyondthebody.co Social media: @reneediment For more info on how I can help you get in touch! ptwithrenee@gmail.com Instagram: @reneediment Tiktok: @beyondthebody__ www.beyondthebody.co

    36 min

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Well Body is a women’s health podcast devoted to helping you reconnect with your body - not control it. Hosted by Renee Diment, this podcast explores nervous system health, nutrition without restriction, strength training for longevity, menstrual cycle awareness, women's health through a calm, evidence-informed, and deeply human lens. Well Body is for women who are tired of burnout, diet culture, and doing more - and are ready to work with their biology instead. Each episode offers grounded education, honest conversations, and practical insights to help you feel regulated, strong, and at home in your body again.