Pure Health Podcast

Kirsty Jenkins

"Pure Health Podcast” is your guide on how to live a healthy wholefood life, where two clinical Nutritionist sisters talk about their experience in the clinic looking into gut health, hormones, women’s health, weight loss + unfiltered banter behind the scenes of work, life and play.

  1. Sep 9

    Episode 115: Is Your Acne Hormonal - or Is Something Else Driving It? Part 1

    Acne is often blamed on hormones — but what if there’s more going on beneath the surface? In Part 1 of our acne series, we break down acne as a chronic inflammatory skin condition and explore some of the key factors that may be driving breakouts from within. We discuss how hormonal fluctuations, androgen activity, blood-sugar regulation, stress, inflammation, oxidative stress and the gut microbiome can all influence the skin — and why simply looking at testosterone on a blood test may not tell the whole story. We dive into: How to recognise when acne may have a hormonal componentWhy you can experience androgen-driven acne even with “normal” testosteroneThe role of DHT, SHBG, insulin and IGF-1 in oil production and breakoutsWhy blood-sugar regulation matters for skin healthHow stress, nutrient status, inflammation and oxidative stress may contributeWhy finding the underlying drivers is so important when acne keeps returningPlus, we explain why treatment needs to consider the full symptom picture, rather than focusing on one hormone, one food or one skincare product. Coming up in Part 2: we’ll take a deeper look at the gut-skin connection, your skin microbiome and the role of diet — including how what you eat can help create the foundations for healthier skin. Let's stay connected Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: @purehealthwellnesshubapp @purehealthnutrition_ @purehealthnutritionclinic

  2. Aug 26

    Episode 114: We’re Health Practitioners… So Why Do We Still Have Health Issues?

    If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I still dealing with this? I’ve done everything right” — this episode is for you. As health practitioners, we spend our days helping other people understand and support their bodies. But that doesn’t mean our own health is perfect. We still experience bloating, hormonal symptoms, gut issues, autoimmune concerns, stress and seasons where our bodies need more support. And that’s exactly what we wanted to talk about. In this episode, Kirsty, Nicole and Alex get vulnerable about the health concerns we’re still navigating ourselves — and why we no longer see health as something you eventually “fix”. We unpack the pressure to find the one diet, supplement, test or practitioner that will finally give you all the answers, why symptoms returning doesn’t mean you’re back at square one, and what a practitioner’s role in your health journey should actually look like. We also explore why supporting your health often requires more than nutrition alone — from psychology and somatic therapy to understanding the role stress and past experiences can play in physical symptoms. Because health isn’t a finish line where you finally become symptom-free forever. It’s learning to understand your body, recognising what it needs in different seasons, and building the tools and support network to meet those needs. If you feel like you’ve been doing “all the right things” and wondering why you’re not completely fixed yet, we hope this episode changes the way you think about your health journey. Let's stay connected Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: @purehealthwellnesshubapp @purehealthnutrition_ @purehealthnutritionclinic

  3. Aug 12

    Episode 113: Is mould the cause of your unexplained health issues?

    Could mould be the missing piece in persistent fatigue, brain fog, sinus issues, skin flare ups or gut dysfunction? In this episode, we’re joined by Emily, our clinical Naturopath at Pure Health, to unpack the often confusing world of mould related illness. We explore what mould and mycotoxins actually are, where exposure can occur and why one person may become unwell while others in the same environment experience no symptoms at all. We also discuss: The signs that prompt us to investigate mould exposure Why your home or workplace history matters The wide range of symptoms associated with mould related illness VCS screening, urinary mycotoxin testing and environmental testing Our clinical approach, from reducing exposure and supporting elimination to rebuilding gut, immune and nervous system health Why binders and “detox” protocols aren’t appropriate for everyone Mould can be a significant contributor to chronic illness, but it isn’t the answer for every person or every symptom. There is no single test that tells the whole story, and successful treatment almost always begins with identifying and addressing the source of exposure. If you’ve ever wondered whether mould could be affecting your health or you’re struggling to improve despite doing “all the right things”, this episode will help you understand what to investigate and where to begin. Let's stay connected Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: @purehealthwellnesshubapp @purehealthnutrition_ @purehealthnutritionclinic

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"Pure Health Podcast” is your guide on how to live a healthy wholefood life, where two clinical Nutritionist sisters talk about their experience in the clinic looking into gut health, hormones, women’s health, weight loss + unfiltered banter behind the scenes of work, life and play.