Her Health™ Podcast

Phytoceutics

The Her Health™ Podcast spotlights the voices, journeys, and expertise of women shaping the future of healthcare and wellness. Through honest, human conversations, the podcast explores the intersections of science, wellness, leadership, and women's lived experience—creating space for connection, insight, and advocacy.

  1. Sep 29

    Ep. 25: Why Is My Child Always Sick? Crèche Syndrome, Coughs & Asthma

    Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being. In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and host Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Julie Morrison – paediatrician, paediatric pulmonologist, and integrative health specialist – and gets the honest, practical guide to children's respiratory health that most parents wish they'd had sooner. From crèche syndrome and the chronic cough that never quite goes away to the allergic march, inhaler technique, and the Breathe Thrive framework – this conversation gives parents a clear, evidence-based lens for understanding what's actually going on in their children's bodies. Together, they discuss: 🔥 Rapid fire: children's health factors rated – sleep, RSV and flu vaccines, tonsil removal, outdoor play, supplements, and screen time  🤧 Crèche syndrome and the persistent cough – why frequent illness builds immunity, when a wet cough needs a longer antibiotic course, and how gut health fits in  🫁 Asthma from diagnosis to management – how to differentiate it from chronic bronchitis, when lung function testing is possible, and how to use an inhaler correctly  🌿 The allergic march – how eczema in infancy can progress to food allergies and asthma, and the two interventions that can slow it down  👃 Chronic rhinitis and nosebleeds – the many causes of a perpetually snotty nose and the correct way to use a nasal spray  🌙 The Breathe Thrive framework – why sleep is the foundation of children's health and the other non-negotiable pillars  💊 Supplements for children – when to test before supplementing and what picky eaters actually need  ❓ Community Q&A – snoring as a red flag, cold rooms and dirty air cons, and the one thing every medicine cabinet should have 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction 0:40 – Meet Dr Julie Morrison, paediatrician and paediatric pulmonologist 1:11 – Rapid fire: children's health factors rated 5:11 – Crèche syndrome: why frequent illness builds immunity 7:36 – The persistent wet cough: when it stops being normal 8:48 – Antibiotics: when they help and how long to use them 11:53 – Asthma vs chronic bronchitis: how to tell the difference 14:49 – Can children outgrow asthma – and why swimming helps 16:19 – The allergic march: from eczema to food allergy to asthma 19:21 – Inhaler and nebuliser technique: common mistakes 22:07 – Chronic rhinitis, nosebleeds, and nasal spray technique 27:06 – The Breathe Thrive framework and its four pillars 30:35 – Supplements for children: when to test and what to give 33:11 – Community Q&A: snoring, cold rooms, and medicine cabinet essentials 👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™. 🎧 Listen to the podcast:  YouTube: https://youtu.be/5xB1E8TMrR8  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast  💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order. 📲 Connect with us:  Dr Julie Morrison | https://www.drjuliemorrison.co.za/  Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en Interested in children's health and allergies? Check out our episode with Dr Kate Browde – Eczema, Food Allergies & the Allergic March in Kids: https://phytoceutics.com/blogs/resources/eczema-food-allergies-the-allergic-march-in-kids-explained-on-her-health%E2%84%A2 #HerHealthPodcast #ChildrensHealth #Paediatrics #Asthma #AllergicMarch #CrecheSyndrome #SleepHealth #RespiratoryHealth #Eczema #WomensHealth #ParentingTips #NutritionalHealth #NutrientDeficiencies #Phytoceutics

  2. Sep 15

    Ep. 24: Know Your Risk: Cancer Screening & Early Detection

    Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being. In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Tamiya Nair – radiologist and oncologic imaging specialist – for a grounded, empowering conversation about what cancer screening actually looks like in practice, and what women can do about their risk. From mammograms and dense breast tissue to the BRCA gene, ovarian cancer detection, and the role of lifestyle in cancer incidence – Dr Tamiya unpacks a topic that induces a lot of anxiety – and makes it navigable. Together, they discuss: 🔥 Rapid fire: cancer risk factors rated – exercise, vitamin D, genetics, family history, diet, and regular screening  📋 How to assess your risk profile – the questions to ask in your 20s and 30s before imaging even enters the picture  🩻 What happens when you find a lump – mammograms, ultrasound, biopsy, and how the diagnostic process actually works  🧬 Dense breast tissue and the BRCA gene – why both elevate risk, what they mean for your screening plan, and what a positive gene result doesn't mean  🔬 Cancer screening beyond the breast – cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancer, and where imaging can and can't help  📈 Why more people are being diagnosed younger – ageing populations, lifestyle factors, and what is actually within our control  🛡️ What causes cancer at a cellular level – genetic mutations, inflammation, sleep, and more  🔭 The future of radiology – personalised screening, whole-body MRI, and precision medicine 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction 0:40 – Meet Dr Tamiya Nair, radiologist and oncologic imaging specialist 1:11 – Rapid fire: cancer risk factors rated 4:09 – How to build your risk profile before you start screening 5:34 – Breast self-examination: how and how often 6:29 – What mammograms are screening for – and what most lumps actually are 6:56 – What happens when a lump is found: mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy 10:08 – Dense breast tissue: why it raises risk and changes your screening protocol 12:10 – Family history, the BRCA gene, and what a negative genetic test actually means 15:33 – Other cancers women should screen for: cervical, ovarian, and endometrial 18:06 – Why more people are being diagnosed with cancer younger 20:27 – What causes cancer – and why there is no single factor or magic pill 23:07 – Sleep, stress, and lifestyle: what is actually within your control 23:48 – Supplementation and cancer risk: what the evidence currently shows 25:01 – The future of oncologic imaging: personalised screening and whole-body MRI 26:46 – Community Q&A: screening frequency, breast pain, and what to do between mammograms 28:54 – One thing you can do today to reduce your cancer risk 👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: YouTube: https://youtu.be/w7JMgbtUEbk  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast  💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order. 📲 Connect with us:  Dr Tamiya Nair | https://morton.co.za/team/dr-tamiya-nair/  Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en #HerHealthPodcast #CancerScreening #BreastCancer #WomensHealth #Mammogram #BRCAGene #OncologicImaging #CancerPrevention #Radiology #FamilyHistory #CervicalCancer #WomensWellness #Phytoceutics

  3. Sep 1

    Ep. 23: Why So Many Women Are Struggling: A Psychiatrist's Opinion

    Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being. In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Jessica Stanbridge – clinical psychiatrist with a special interest in women's mental health – for an honest, validating conversation about why so many women feel like they're not coping right now. From perimenopause and ADHD to PMDD, dopamine, and the gut–brain axis – Dr Jess unpacks the hormonal, neurological, and lifestyle factors that converge in women's mental health, and what actually helps. Together, they discuss: 🔥 Rapid fire: mental health factors rated – exercise, sleep, social support, ADHD, perimenopause, therapy, and more  🧠 Why so many women aren't coping – the overlap between life load, cortisol, and neurotransmitter dysregulation  🌀 ADHD in women – why it's diagnosed so late, how it presents differently to men, and why motherhood is often the breaking point  😞 PMDD vs PMS – what distinguishes a disorder from regular premenstrual symptoms, and who needs to seek help  💊 Treatment options – antidepressants, ADHD medication, SSRIs, and when to use each; plus saffron as an adjunct for mild symptoms  🔄 The gut–brain axis and dopamine – why serotonin is made in the gut and what the dopamine deficit in ADHD actually feels like  🛏️ The most underrated mental health tool – and the one daily habit Dr Jess recommends above all others  ❓ Community Q&A – psychiatrist vs psychologist, PMDD treatment, ADHD in pregnancy, and whether stress can trigger ADHD 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction 0:38 – Meet Dr Jessica Stanbridge, clinical psychiatrist 1:25 – Rapid fire: mental health factors rated 2:19 – Why so many women feel like they're not coping 4:11 – What perimenopause does to mental health 5:58 – How lifestyle, stress, and hormones all converge in the brain 8:17 – Lifestyle changes: where to start 10:01 – Nutritional psychiatry: how diet affects mental health 11:04 – ADHD in women: why it's missed, how it presents, and why motherhood changes everything 15:36 – PMDD: what it is, how it differs from PMS, and who it affects most 18:07 – How to untangle perimenopause, ADHD, and PMDD when all three overlap 19:43 – Treatment options: antidepressants, ADHD medication, and what the data shows 25:04 – The gut–brain axis and serotonin 25:46 – Dopamine reserves and ADHD: why boring tasks feel impossible 29:15 – Community Q&A: psychiatrist vs psychologist – which do you need? 30:39 – How PMDD is treated – and the surprising role of antihistamines 33:11 – Can ADHD be triggered by stress? 33:51 – The most underrated mental health tool and the one daily habit worth building 👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: YouTube: https://youtu.be/7DcKFrWgM5Q  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast  💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order. 📲 Connect with us:  Dr Jessica Stanbridge | https://www.instagram.com/drjess_stanbridge/?hl=en  Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en #HerHealthPodcast #WomensMentalHealth #ADHD #PMDD #Perimenopause #Psychiatry #MentalHealth #WomensHealth #GutBrainAxis #Dopamine #Serotonin #Burnout #AnxietyAndDepression #Phytoceutics

  4. Aug 18

    Ep. 22: Eczema, Food Allergies, and the Allergic March in Kids

    Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being. In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Kate Browde – paediatrician and allergy specialist – for one of the most practical and useful conversations on kids' health that we've had on the show. From eczema prevention and the allergic march to food allergy desensitisation, house dust mites, and the surprising role of iron in immune health – Dr Kate unpacks the science behind why allergies develop, how to prevent them, and what to do when they're already there. Together, they discuss: 🔥 Rapid fire: allergy factors rated – breastfeeding, skin barrier, iron, probiotics, and early allergen introduction 🍼 Getting allergens into the tummy, not the skin – why this distinction determines whether allergies develop  🧬 The allergic march – how eczema in infancy can trigger a cascade of conditions 🥜 Why peanuts dominate food allergies – and what the LEAP study changed about how we feed babies 🥛 Allergy vs intolerance – the key difference, delayed reactions, and when testing can't help 💉 Desensitisation – how oral immunotherapy works, who it can cure, and why early diagnosis is everything 🏠 Managing environmental allergies – house dust mites, the three pillars of allergy management, and when nasal sprays outperform antihistamines 🩸Iron and allergy – why deficiency compounds allergic disease and when to start supplementing in babies 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction 0:38 – Meet Dr Kate Browde, paediatrician and allergy specialist 1:14 – Rapid fire: allergy factors rated 4:50 – Why allergens need to enter the gut before the skin 7:14 – The allergic march: eczema, food allergies, and asthma 10:54 – How food allergies develop through a compromised skin barrier 13:57 – Milk allergy vs lactose intolerance: the key difference 18:07 – Early allergen introduction: the LEAP study and the new guidelines 24:40 – Desensitisation: can food allergies be cured? 31:25 – Environmental allergies and the three pillars of allergy management 34:51 – Antihistamines, nasal sprays, and quercetin: what works 39:08 – Iron and allergies: why deficiency matters and when to supplement 👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: YouTube: https://youtu.be/qv_TPkXEtaM Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718?i=1000784183849 Amazon: https: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/episodes/1494bfb3-b40c-4712-a35a-75acc7e33ef4/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast-ep-22-eczema-food-allergies-and-the-allergic-march-in-kids 💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order. 📲 Connect with us:  Dr Kate Browde | https://kidsallergy.co.za/kate-browde/  Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en #HerHealthPodcast #Allergies #Eczema #FoodAllergy #KidsHealth #KidsAllergies #PaediatricHealth #HouseDustMite #Immunotherapy #Desensitisation #IronDeficiency #Probiotics #AllergyPrevention #Breastfeeding #Pregnancy #Phytoceutics

  5. Aug 4

    Ep. 21: Acne, Pigmentation & Ageing Skin: A Dermatologist's Perspective

    Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being. In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Vanessa Lapiner – Cape Town dermatologist – for a no-nonsense, science-led guide to what's actually happening in your skin and what to do about it. From the gut–skin axis and adult acne to peptides, pigmentation, and the ingredients that genuinely make a difference – this conversation gives women the dermatological depth they need to take ownership of their own skin health. Together, they discuss: 🔥 Rapid fire: skin health factors rated – sunscreen, retinoids, sugar, skin cycling, sleep, and more 🛡️ The Dr L framework: Defend, Renew, Liberate – a structured approach to building an effective skincare routine 😴 Sleep and your skin barrier – why good sleep improves skin barrier function by 30%  Sugar and the skin: how a high-sugar diet damages collagen 🦠 The gut–brain–skin axis – how stress, cortisol, and gut permeability show up on your skin 🔴 Adult acne – why it looks different to teenage acne, and the real drivers behind it 💊 Antibiotics vs probiotics for skin – why the future of acne treatment may lie in the gut 🔬 Peptides decoded – the four categories of topical peptides and what each one actually does ⚠️ Injectable peptides: the controversy and the red flags 🎨 Mixing skincare brands – whether sticking to one range is science or just marketing 🌑 Pigmentation explained – melasma vs sun-induced pigmentation and why treating them differently matters 🌿 Managing melasma – supplements, topicals, and the vascular component most people miss 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction 0:39 – Meet Dr Vanessa Lapiner, dermatologist 1:16 – Rapid fire: skin health factors rated 3:19 – Sleep and your skin: why good sleep improves skin barrier function by 30% 5:13 – Omega-3 and the skin barrier: oils vs water for hydration 6:14 – Antioxidants: why they outperform chemical filters for UV protection 10:01 – How much does diet actually affect inflammatory skin conditions? 10:56 – The gut–brain–skin axis explained 12:46 – Adult acne: why it's increasingly prevalent and what's driving it 14:45 – Why overusing actives and treatments can make acne worse 19:36 – Antibiotics vs probiotics: where dermatology is heading 22:25 – Renew: cell turnover, chemical exfoliants, and how retinoids work 28:10 – Liberate: targeted, skin-concern-specific treatments 28:36 – Peptides: the four categories and what each one does 30:44 – Injectable peptides: the regulatory landscape and why caution is warranted 36:30 – Pigmentation: melasma vs sun-induced pigmentation explained 37:39 – Melasma: why it's a factory, not a stain — and how to manage it 39:19 – Supplements for melasma: polypodium leucotomos, glutathione, and resveratrol 40:51 – Topicals for melasma: sunscreen, tyrosinase inhibitors, and tranexamic acid 👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: YouTube: 👉 https://youtu.be/pDllEpVtTfA   Apple Podcasts: 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718?i=1000779961062 Amazon 👉 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/episodes/ba01f13b-63ed-45f4-9f3a-9a28157606ec/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast-ep-21-acne-pigmentation-ageing-skin-a-dermatologist's-perspective 💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order. 📲 Connect with us:  Dr Vanessa Lapiner | https://atlanticdermatologyandlaser.co.za/dr-vanessa-lapiner/  Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en #HerHealthPodcast #SkinHealth #Dermatology #AdultAcne #Melasma #Pigmentation #SkincareScience #GutSkinAxis #Peptides #Retinol #Antioxidants #BeautyFromWithin #WomensHealth #Phytoceutics

  6. Jul 21

    Ep. 20: Sexual Health Through a Neurodivergent Lens

    Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being. In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Catriona Boffard – sexologist and psychotherapist – for a rare, genuinely honest conversation about female sexual health that goes far beyond the surface. From pain during sex and desire discrepancy to neurodiversity, sensory processing, and the role of upbringing in shaping our relationship with pleasure – this episode covers the full picture of what actually influences women's sexual health and satisfaction. Together, they discuss: 🔥 Rapid fire: factors affecting sexual health rated – neurodiversity, trauma, stress, hormones, and more 🧠 What a sexologist actually does – and the three most common reasons people seek help 😣 Pain during sex – what causes it, the anxiety feedback loop, and how it's treated 💔 Desire discrepancy – why mismatched libido is almost universal and what's really driving it 🧬 How upbringing and cultural messaging wire the brain around sex 🔎 Neurodiversity and sexual health – the most overlooked connection in women's well-being 📉 Why neurodiverse women struggle more with hormonal regulation 🏠 The division of labour and desire – the direct link between domestic load and low desire ♥️ Love languages through a neurodivergent lens – and what counts as quality time 👁️ Eye contact, intimacy, and why one-size-fits-all advice can backfire 💊 Supplements and sexual health – how systemic health improvement influences desire 🛋️ The one tip every couple needs – and why it doesn't have to to wait for a crisis 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction 0:40 – Meet Dr Catriona Boffard, sexologist and psychotherapist 1:06 – Rapid fire: factors affecting sexual health and satisfaction rated 2:35 – What is a sexologist and what are the most common reasons people seek help? 5:03 – Pain during sex: how common it is, what causes it, and how it's treated 10:13 – Desire discrepancy: what it is and why it's almost inevitable 12:52 – How upbringing and cultural messaging shape your relationship with sex 18:42 – The role of the brain in sexual desire and interest 25:00 – Neurodiversity and sexual health: the most underlooked connection 29:18 – Why neurodiverse women are diagnosed at major hormonal events 31:25 – How neurodiversity affects sensory experience and pleasure in the bedroom 36:49 – The division of labour and desire: why domestic load directly lowers desire 40:06 – Love languages through a neurodivergent lens 45:24 – Eye contact, intimacy, and why blanket advice can backfire 47:18 – The one tip every couple needs: therapy as protection, not cure 48:49 – Supplements and sexual health: how systemic well-being influences desire 👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Youtube: 👉 https://youtu.be/Of4Yh8cRmOw Apple Podcasts: 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718?i=1000777794494 Amazon 👉 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/episodes/ef8f3c44-4f1c-42b1-8760-1e1ee1feb5cf/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast-ep-20-sexual-health-through-a-neurodivergent-lens 💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order. 📲 Connect with us: Dr Catriona Boffard | https://catrionaboffard.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/sexologywithcatriona/?hl=en Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en #HerHealthPodcast #SexualHealth #WomensHealth #Neurodiversity #DesireDiscrepancy #Sexologist #MentalHealth #Perimenopause #PelvicHealth #LoveLanguages #ADHD #WomensWellness #RelationshipHealth #Phytoceutics

  7. Jul 7

    Ep. 19: Fertility & Egg Freezing: Know Where You Stand

    Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Lizle Oosthuizen – doctor and fertility specialist – to give women a clear, evidence-based fertility framework.From egg quality and sperm health to egg freezing, miscarriage, IVF, and egg donation – this conversation covers the full fertility landscape with the honesty and clinical depth that most women never get from a single appointment. Together, they discuss: 🔥 Rapid fire: fertility factors rated – Dr Lizle's honest scores on age, sperm quality, CoQ10, alcohol, and PCOS 📉 Why infertility is becoming more prevalent – and what's actually driving it 🥚 Egg quality vs egg supply – what you can and can't control💊 The supplements that matter for fertility and what the evidence shows 🧬 Miscarriage – when to investigate, what causes it, and how it's assessed ❄️ Egg freezing explained – the best age, how many eggs you need, and what Dr Lizle did herself 🔬 Eggs vs embryos – why embryos give you more information but less autonomy 👶 Genetic testing of embryos – why six embryos may only mean two real chances ⚖️ Surrogacy in South Africa – what the law requires and when it applies 🩺 Egg donation – who it's for, how it works, and the role of epigenetics 💊 Prenatal supplements – when to start and why to continue through breastfeeding 📅 When to seek help – the timelines by age and why waiting costs you options 🩸 Irregular periods, ovulation sticks, and PCOS – what helps and what doesn't 🔄 Cycle syncing – what the evidence actually shows 😰 PMDD vs PMS – how severe it can get and what can be done 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction 0:40 – Meet Dr Lizle Oosthuizen, doctor and fertility specialist 1:01 – Rapid fire: fertility factors rated 2:29 – The fertility landscape in 2026: why infertility is on the rise 4:12 – The sweet spot for fertility: when is egg quality at its best? 5:17 – Sperm quality and male fertility: what men need to know 7:38 – What you can actually do to support egg and sperm quality 9:09 – The supplements Dr Lizle recommends & the evidence behind them 11:44 – Miscarriage: how common it is and when to seek investigation 14:13 – What causes miscarriage and how it's investigated 17:01 – Egg freezing: the best time, the process, and Dr Lizle's personal experience 20:50 – Eggs vs embryos: pros, cons, and why embryos give you more information 23:15 – Genetic testing of embryos 27:49 – When to seek fertility help: timelines by age 29:40 – Surrogacy in South Africa: the legal requirements explained 31:12 – Community Q&A: egg donation explained 33:50 – Should everyone trying to conceive take a prenatal? 36:52 – Cycle syncing: what the evidence actually shows 38:14 – PMDD vs PMS 👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Youtube: https://youtu.be/hNmZZm-sfSo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718?i=1000775879121 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/episodes/17c4c526-21d7-4ebe-a70a-445b2d5a41d9/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast-ep-19-fertility-egg-freezing-know-where-you-stand 💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order. 📲 Connect with us: Dr Lizle Oosthuizen | https://www.instagram.com/dro.fertility/ Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en #HerHealthPodcast #FertilityHealth #Fertility #WomensHealth #EggFreezing #IVF #FertilitySpecialist #EggDonation #Miscarriage #PCOS #Prenatal #FertilitySupport #ReproductiveHealth #MidlifeWomen #Phytoceutics

  8. Jun 23

    Ep. 18: Botox, Fillers & Ageing: An Aesthetic GP's Honest Take

    Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being. In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Mignon Laub, an aesthetic GP, to cut through the noise of the aesthetic medicine industry and give women an evidence-based, honest framework for ageing well from both the inside and the outside. From how the face changes at every structural layer to when fillers, bio stimulators, and facelifts are actually warranted – and when they're not – this conversation is the practical guide to aesthetic medicine many women may never get from a practitioner. Together, they discuss: 🌟 Rapid fire: Dr Mignon's honest scores on Botox, fillers, bio stimulators, sunblock, and more 🦴 How the face ages from the inside out – what's happening at the bone, fat, and skin layers 🧬 How much genetics determine how you age – and what lifestyle factors still make a difference 🌿 Beauty from within – the three supplements Dr Mignon considers non-negotiable for skin health 💉 The fear around fillers – where it comes from, whether it's warranted, and how to prevent overfilling 📅 A decade-by-decade guide – what to focus on in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond 🔬 Bio stimulators and skin boosters explained – what they are, how they differ from fillers, and when to use them ⚠️ GLP-1 face – what rapid weight loss does to your skin and how to manage it 🧪 Peptides: what the research actually shows and why Dr Mignon urges caution 📲 What to avoid – why social media is the wrong place to get aesthetic advice 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:37 – Meet Dr Mignon Laub, aesthetic GP 1:08 – Rapid fire: aesthetic treatments and healthy ageing rated 2:09 – How the face ages from the inside out: bone, fat, and skin 4:34 – Beauty from within: lifestyle, diet, and the top three supplements for skin health 5:27 – The fear around fillers: where it comes from and is it warranted? 7:19 – A decade-by-decade guide: what to focus on in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s 9:19 – Bio stimulators and skin boosters: what they are and how they work 12:10 – When to consider a facelift – and how to know when it's time 15:23 – GLP-1 face: what rapid weight loss does to your skin16:22 – Peptides: the copper peptide, the controversy, and what the research actually says 18:35 – Community Q&A: best foods for skin, combining peptides with injectables, and what patients need to hear 23:24 – What to avoid: why social media is the wrong source for aesthetic advice 👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: YouTube: https://youtu.be/BQSLFxxrKBk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718?i=1000773950823 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/episodes/518127c7-50a4-40de-9d93-062abd88755a/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast-ep-18-botox-fillers-ageing-an-aesthetic-gp's-honest-take 💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order. 📲 Connect with us: Dr Mignon Laub | https://www.instagram.com/drmignonlaub/?hl=en Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en #HerHealthPodcast #AestheticMedicine #HealthyAgeing #SkincareScience #Botox #Fillers #BioStimulators #AntiAgeing #BeautyFromWithin #WomensHealth #SkinHealth #GLP1 #Retinol #Peptides #Phytoceutics

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The Her Health™ Podcast spotlights the voices, journeys, and expertise of women shaping the future of healthcare and wellness. Through honest, human conversations, the podcast explores the intersections of science, wellness, leadership, and women's lived experience—creating space for connection, insight, and advocacy.

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    Phytoceutics
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    2025 - 2026
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