The Arc Woman Podcast

Arc Woman

The Arc Woman Podcast is an exploration of woman kind. Here we discuss what it is to be a woman in the modern world while utilising ancient and modern modalities in tandem to create a bounty of health for the body, mind and spirit.

  1. 13h ago

    Endometriosis: The Science, The Gaslighting & What's Actually Coming with Alice Molloy

    🔬 In this episode I'm joined by Alice Molloy endometriosis researcher at the University of Edinburgh, research technician on the landmark Endo1000 project, and someone who started reading peer-reviewed papers at 16 from her post-surgery bed because no one would tell her what was happening in her own body. 🧬 We get into the full science, the three subtypes of endometriosis, why lesions manufacture their own local estrogen supply, progesterone receptor loss, how the immune system is actively recruited to protect lesions instead of clearing them, and why the co-occurrence of autoimmune conditions, histamine intolerance, and gut dysfunction is mechanistically predictable. ⚡ Alice breaks down what's actually coming in treatment the precision peptide just approved by the FDA for human trials, dichloroacetate and the Epic 2 randomised trial currently underway at Edinburgh, the androgen biomarker finding showing a specific 11-ketotestosterone signature in over 95% of endometriosis patients, and where the saliva microRNA test actually sits in the peer review process. 📰 We also talk about The Telegraph's "disability is trendy" article, why online chronic illness communities are a survival mechanism not a lifestyle choice, and what nine years average diagnostic delay becomes for women of colour. Find Alice at @earthwithalice on Instagram and TikTok, and @wombdecoded for the fully referenced science content. Support or join the Endo1000 project at endo1000.com arcwoman.com.au 🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent. This podcast is not a replacement for medical advice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  2. 5d ago

    Everything You Need To Know About Laparoscopies with Dr. Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor

    🎙️ Everything you need to know about laparoscopies, with fertility specialist and surgeon Dr. Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor. Mostly framed around endometriosis, but still relevant if you're heading into a lap for PMOS or any other reason. ⚕️ A look at exactly what happens inside the theatre, from how a diagnostic lap differs from an excision, the gas-and-gravity technique surgeons use to get a clear view of the pelvis, and the infamous shoulder tip pain. 🩺 You’ll learn all the useful tips for pre-surgery prep like why iron and blood sugar control change your surgical risk and recovery, the ultrasound vs MRI conversation, and the discussion that every patient deserves to have before they’re on the table regarding fallopian tubes. 😰 The parts nobody prepares you for: what the theatre actually feels like, why patients describe feeling exposed, and why Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor stands beside her patients right until they go under. 📅 We’ll discuss the 72 hour red flags that mean call your doctor immediately, what week one actually looks like (and why most people try to do too much), and what changes by week two, including when it's safe to return to exercise, driving, intercourse, and trying to conceive again. 🔬 Plus the excision vs. ablation debate, what it means when your lap comes back clear, and why surgery treating inflammation isn't the same as guaranteeing you'll be pain-free. 👩‍⚕️ Dr. Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor practices at Stellar Fertility, find her there for surgical or fertility consultations. All references are in the full article available on my Substack and Patreon. 🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent. This podcast is not a replacement for medical advice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  3. Sep 11

    The 10 Things I Repeat in Clinic

    🎙️ In this solo episode I'm sharing the 10 things I come back to again and again in clinic the foundational steps I ask every woman to work through before seeking specialised help, because a specialist will most likely get you to do all of these first anyway. Think of it as clearing the muddy waters so you actually know which systems need more support. 🍳Macronutrients properly explained why carbohydrates are not the enemy, how your carb needs track with how much you train, why most women are eating half the fibre they need, why protein requirements are individual and not a flat 120g rule, and why your morning meal choices matter more than you think for insulin sensitivity and circadian rhythm. 🩸 The three minerals worth testing and why iron, zinc, and magnesium plus vitamin D's specific role in ovarian and endometrial tissue. 💪 Why eating enough is the single biggest lever in clinic right now, especially in the current under-eating and Ozempic culture. Plus the case for resistance training over Pilates, why muscle mass becomes non-negotiable as you age, and why daily pleasure is part of the protocol. 🩺 If you'd like more support after working through these steps, you can join the Arc Woman clinic waitlist here Want to work with me 1:1? Book in with me here! 🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent. This podcast is not a replacement for medical advice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  4. Sep 4

    Everything You Need to Know About Colds and Flu

    🎙️ On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the various things that take place in your body as soon as you get a cold or flu, why symptoms appear in the order they do, and which cures are actually worth it while others are merely based on tradition. 🦠 We go through the full infection timeline: why viruses target your nose first, the "hook and scissors" mechanism every respiratory virus uses to invade and escape cells, why influenza specifically hijacks your own cell's genetic tagging system, and why Tamiflu only works within a 48-hour window. 🔥 We look in detail at interferon and the entire chain of effects that come after, such as fever, aches, and a loss of appetite. ❌ Does dairy really make mucus worse? Does garlic up the nose clear an infection? Does menthol actually open your airways? How do honey, zinc, and vitamin D play a role? This episode covers all of that. 🤰 Plus flu in pregnancy and why the risk is genuinely different past 20 weeks, and why it's worth a same-day call to your GP, not a wait-and-see. 🩸 And what's actually happening with iron during infection, why your body deliberately hides it from a virus, and what that means for your cycle and ovulation timing if you get sick mid-month. All references are in the full article available on my Substack and Patreon. 🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent. This podcast is not a replacement for medical advice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  5. Aug 27

    Understanding Miscarriage and Finding Your Way Forward

    🎙️In this episode of the podcast we discuss miscarriage and take a look at just how common it really is, examine what causes it, and clarify what actually can and what cannot be prevented. As a brief note, this episode only addresses first and second trimester losses (up to 20 weeks). 📊 The figure for real numbers is that 15.3% of known pregnancies result in miscarriage (Lance), but when early, undetected losses are taken into account, the rate rises to nearly 1 in 3. We go through why so many different statistics have been heard, what is considered to constitute 'recurrent loss' according to Australian guidelines as compared to those of ESHRE and RCOG, and why the majority of first-trimester losses are due to random chromosomal errors in the egg rather than anything you did, ate, or lifted. 🧬 We look at the genuine risk factors and give them actual figures: those related to maternal age and the genetics involved, the health of male sperm, smoking, alcohol, caffeine in amounts over 200mg a day, and body weight. 💊 Then comes the issue of treatable causes: thyroid disease, antiphospholipid syndrome, and the use of vaginal progesterone in women who have early bleeding and a previous loss. We’ll discuss what is actually worth testing for and what is often overhyped. 👨 And the other half of the picture that rarely is spoken about: male sperm health, the 74–90 day window to optimise it before trying again, and why some popular pre-conception herbs (vitex, black cohosh, red raspberry leaf) should be avoided. 💛 If you're going through a loss at the moment, this episode is intended to be educational and not a substitute for professional care. You should contact a general practitioner or a specialist, and if you'd like to speak to someone, 1-800-RESPECT is available. All references are in the full article available on my Substack and Patreon. 🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent. This podcast is not a replacement for medical advice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  6. Aug 20

    Rebalancing Post Termination

    🎙️ On this episode of the podcast, we talk about what really happens to your body before, during, and after termination. Covering everything from hormones, blood loss, nutrient depletion, and how to rebuild.  ⚕️ A close look at both methods: medical abortion (mifepristone + misoprostol) versus surgical, how each actually works, and the real comparative data on blood loss. 🩸The part that almost always gets overlooked: pregnancy is a major metabolic event. Your body loses minerals like B12, folate, vitamin D, and zinc. Not due to termination, but as a result of pregnancy itself. We'll explain changes in iron, B12, and folate during early pregnancy and how to restore them after. 🌿 What does evidence-based herbal support look like? From saffron having strong clinical trial data to ashwagandha having some early evidence for calming anxiety, and what gentle herbs like lemon balm and chamomile can do for your sleep. 🧠 How to calm your nervous system using tools like box breathing, spiky mats, and other body-based techniques. 🏃‍♀️ Movement guidance for both surgical and medical terminations and what is actually recommended, when it's safe to return to exercise, and why avoiding baths, pools, and high-intensity training in the first one to two weeks matters. 💛 A reminder that however you're feeling, whether that's grief or relief, it is normal. All references are in the full Rebalancing Post Termination article available on my Substack and Patreon. 🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent. This podcast is not a replacement for medical advice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  7. Aug 14

    The Full Picture On UTIs

    🎙️ More than half of women will have a UTI by age 32, and up to 4 in 10 will have another within six months. Yet the entire public conversation around prevention is built on cranberry marketing, wiping myths, and supplement brands. This episode rebuilds the picture from the ground up, using the 2025 AUA/CUA/SUFU guideline reordering. 🧬 We break down the real physiology: your bladder isn't sterile, E. coli doesn't just "splash around" but hooks into the bladder wall, and why women are up to 30x more susceptible than men. Plus the evidence hierarchy and where D-mannose and cranberry juice actually land (spoiler: not where wellness influencers say). ⚡ Why methenamine hippurate (a drug most people have never heard of) was shown to be as effective as long-term antibiotics without the resistance risk. 🩺 We also cover the antibiotic resistance cycle, the chronic UTI controversy and why some women's symptoms fall through the cracks, and the massively under-investigated role of pelvic floor dysfunction in recurrent infections. All references are in the full UTI article available on my Substack and Patreon. 🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent. This podcast is not a replacement for medical advice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  8. Aug 4

    The Fundamentals of PMOS

    🎙️ A full deep-dive into PMOS and how over 70% of women remain undiagnosed, with the diagnostic delay averaging two years. This episode rebuilds the foundational knowledge from the ground up using the 2023 evidence-based guidelines. 🧬 We break down the Rotterdam criteria, why the name change from PCOS to PMOS actually matters clinically, and the four distinct subtypes. ⚡ At the root of it all: insulin resistance, present in 95% of cases regardless of body weight. We map the full cascade: chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and how a dysregulated gut environment drives everything from mood to fertility to skin. 💊 Plus a complete supplement breakdown for insulin resistance, excess androgens, and the PMOS-thyroid overlap, and the two lifestyle non-negotiables that move the needle most. All references are in the full PMOS article available on my Substack or Patreon. If you would like to go even deeper, I recommend my Heal PMOS masterclass and ebook. Heal PMOS Masterclass Heal PMOS Ebook arcwoman.com.au 🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright. All downloads, reuse and remixing is disabled. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent. This podcast is not a replacement for medical advice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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The Arc Woman Podcast is an exploration of woman kind. Here we discuss what it is to be a woman in the modern world while utilising ancient and modern modalities in tandem to create a bounty of health for the body, mind and spirit.

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  • Creator
    Arc Woman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Arc Woman
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    The Arc Woman Podcast

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