Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health, performance, and healthy ageing.
In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Laura Johnston, sits down with Rene Naylor, physiotherapist and performance strategist, to unpack what elite sport can teach us about injury prevention, recovery, resilience, and staying strong and fit at every stage of life. Drawing on her years working with the Springbok Rugby Team, including their historic 2019 World Cup victory, Rene shares powerful lessons that go far beyond the rugby field.
Together, they dive into:
🩺 What a performance strategist really does
💊 Rapid-fire ratings on recovery tools & supplements: Cold plunges, saunas, red light therapy, Omega-3s, magnesium, collagen, peptides, adaptogens & more
🏉 Behind the scenes of working with the Springbok Rugby Team
🛡️ Injury prevention strategies for elite athletes – and everyday women
😴 Why sleep is the foundation of recovery, performance, and fitness
🏋🏼 The importance of strength training for women as we age
🧠 Warrior mindset, resilience, and team culture in high-performance environments
🔥 How stress, training load, and recovery impact injury risk
👩⚕️ Training considerations for women in their 20s, 30s, 40s & beyond
...and more!
📌 TIMESTAMPS:
0:54 – Rapid-fire recovery & supplement ratings
3:51 – Lessons from elite performance & leadership
7:31 – Injury prevention: what really matters
9:24 – Sleep, hydration, nutrition & recovery basics for women
9:56 – Strength vs cardio: finding the right balance
11:56 – Training routines through your 20's, 30's, 40's and beyond
13:51 – Rene’s personal training & supplement routine
16:23 – Nutrition strategies in elite rugby
18:08 – Sleep tracking & injury risk
20:16 – Women in leadership & resilience
22:25 – Trauma, mindset & high performance
24:14 – Recovery for real life, not elite sport
27:49 – Rene's advice to women at every stage
30:39 – The power of mentors & community
31:45 – Final advice: listen to your body
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Welcome back to the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health and wellness.
In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO Laura Johnston sits down with Dr. Ledivia Strauss, a medical doctor with a special interest in integrative medicine, to explore the foundations of hormonal health – and how understanding your hormones can transform your energy, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being.
Together, they dive into:
💛 Why your menstrual cycle is considered your “fifth vital sign”
🧬 The roles of oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in women’s health
📉 Why missing periods (amenorrhea) is a major red flag
💊 The truth about hormonal contraception and what it really does
🔥 How stress, training, and undereating disrupt your hormones
🌡️ What’s happening during PMS, perimenopause & menopause
🥶 The benefits and limitations of cold plunging, fasting & sauna use
👉 Rapid-fire supplement ratings: Omega-3, Probiotics, Ashwagandha, Sulforaphane, Berberine, Magnesium L-Threonate & more
📌 TIMESTAMPS:
1:09 – Rapid fire: Hormone-supporting supplement ratings
4:13 – What are hormones?
5:00 – Understanding oestrogen, progesterone & testosterone and other hormones
6:34 – Why women need testosterone
7:11 – When a missing period becomes a medical concern
8:12 – What is a "normal" menstrual cycle?
9:48 – Hormonal contraception: what women should know
16:22 – Cold plunging for women: what the science says
17:40 – Exercise and nutrition for each phase of your cycle
20:23 – The benefits of saunas for detoxification
21:55 – How stress affects your hormones & what you can do about it
26:59 – The phases of the menstrual cycle
29:05 – Understanding peri/menopause and how it affects your hormones
30:19 – Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer risk
32:29– How to know if you're reaching perimenopause
34:30 – Tips to promote hormonal health throughout all stages of life
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This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking prescription or chronic medication.
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Welcome back to the third episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health and wellness.
In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Laura Johnston, sits down with Dr. Tracy Flowers, a GP and Functional Medicine Practitioner with a special interest in women’s health, to explore the science of sleep – and how improving your rest can transform your energy, mood, and overall well-being.
Together, they dive into:
💤 Why sleep is foundational for overall health
🌙 The difference between deep, REM, and light sleep
🛌 Dr. Flowers’ Four S’s for better sleep: Sight & Screens, Substances, Sameness, and Stress
🫖 Natural supports like magnesium and apigenin for deep, restorative rest
💬 How to build a nighttime routine that actually works
📌 TIMESTAMPS:
1:00 – Sleep: Rapid Fire Ratings
2:52 – Why sleep is foundational for health
5:18 – What is disordered sleep and how to manage it
7:57 – Circadian rhythm and light exposure
9:41 – The stages of sleep explained
12:35 – Sleep needs and sleep deterioration as you age
14:32 – Dr. Flowers’ Four S’s for Better Sleep
17:27 – The power of a cool environment for sleep quality
20:52 – Supplements that support relaxation and deep sleep
24:00 – Laura’s ultimate sleep stack: Bettersleep™, Magnesium L-Threonate & Apigenin
25:10 – Creating sustainable bedtime habits
25:58 – Can you catch up on sleep debt?
27:41 – Should you be napping?
29:24 – What makes a night owl and an early bird: Individual chronotypes
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Welcome back to episode two of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health and wellness.
In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Laura Johnston, sits down with sex & wellness coach Nicki Brivik to explore libido, confidence, and communication through the ages – and how they can transform your intimate relationships.
Together, they dive into:
💖 How confidence and communication impact intimacy
🔥 The difference between spontaneous and responsive desire
🧠 Understanding your emotional needs and your partner’s
💌 Sexual “currency”: building erotic connection daily
🛑 Brakes and accelerators: what boosts or blocks desire
💃🏻 Tips for adventurous, playful, and connected sex at every life stage
📌 TIMESTAMPS:
1:00 – Rapid-fire advice: libido in your 20s, 30s, 40s+
2:56 – The biggest myth about libido
5:11 – Responsive vs. spontaneous libido explained
8:08 – Emotional needs and relationship connection
12:10 – Power of date nights and intentional connection
15:10 – Self-confidence and shifting focus as we age
18:49 – Communication styles and connection
22:49 – Sexual “currency” and the erotic thread
27:51 – Brakes and accelerators: stress, arousal & pleasure
30:28 – Practical tips for long-term intimacy and playfulness
32:00 – Knowing your body: practical advice for self-pleasure
39:48 – Nicki's top tips for communication, confidence, and libido
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health and wellness.
In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Laura Johnston, sits down with Dr. Lauren Knight, a leading Cape Town dermatologist, to explore how your skin evolves through every stage of life – from your teens to menopause – and what you can do to protect and nourish it from within.
Together, they dive into:
💧 The truth about popular beauty ingredients like Vitamin C, Collagen, and Hyaluronic Acid
🧴 How your skin health reflects your internal health
🦠 The growing science behind the gut–skin connection and probiotics
☀️ Whether you can reverse sun damage and reduce your risk of skin cancer
💅 How to care for your hair and nails safely
📌 TIMESTAMPS:
0:30 – Introduction to the Her Health™ Podcast
1:25 – Rapid-fire ingredient review: Vitamin C, Omega-3, Zinc, Collagen
3:20 – Hyaluronic Acid, Silicon, Resveratrol, Probiotics
5:30 – How skin changes through life: tweens, teens, 20s, 30s, 40s+
14:26 – Reversing sun damage & protecting your skin
17:34 – The gut–skin axis: probiotics & inflammation
21:14 – Nail care & UV exposure risks
23:57 – Hair health & hormones: postpartum, perimenopause, thinning
28:17 – Supplements for every life stage: key tips for tweens, teens, 20s+
32:29 – Key takeaways: practical advice for skin, hair & nail health
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