In this episode of the Naturopathic Futures Podcast, we sit down with Paediatric in Practice founder Sonya Reynolds to explore the personal and professional experiences that have shaped her career. Sonya shares her move from advertising into natural health, her work across practitioner support, technical education and clinical nutrition, and how supporting her daughter through epilepsy informed her work with children and families. In this episode, we discuss: Sonya’s path into nutrition and practitioner education How lived experience shaped her work in epilepsy nutrition Building a career beyo
In this episode of Naturopathic Futures, we sit down with naturopath Zoe King, founder of The Norfolk Naturopath, to explore what it means to provide holistic healthcare in one of Australia's most remote communities. Growing up on Norfolk Island before studying naturopathy at Southern Cross University, Zoe shares her unique journey into the profession and her return home to serve the island community through naturopathic care, education, and wellness initiatives. Together, we discuss the rewards and realities of practising in a remote location, the importance of community-centred healthcare, a
In this episode of Naturopathic Futures, we sit down with Western herbalist, educator, researcher, and long-standing advocate for the naturopathic profession, Elizabeth Greenwood. With more than three decades of experience in clinical practice, education, professional leadership, and herbal medicine, Elizabeth shares her journey into naturopathy, the mentors who shaped her thinking, and her passion for preserving the traditional wisdom that sits alongside modern scientific understanding. Together, we explore the role of herbal energetics in contemporary practice, the importance of treating the
In this episode of Naturopathic Futures, we sit down with naturopath Louise Cork, founder of The Concussion Naturopath and a passionate advocate for improving awareness, prevention, and recovery outcomes following concussion and traumatic brain injury. Louise shares her journey from general naturopathic practice to becoming a leading voice in the emerging field of concussion care, working with everyone from elite athletes to everyday people who have never felt quite the same since a head injury. Together, we explore why concussion is often misunderstood, the long-term impacts that can occur lo
In this episode of Naturopathic Futures Podcast, we speak with experienced naturopath, educator, mentor, and skin health expert Rebecca Hughes to explore the art and science of treating complex skin conditions. Rebecca's career spans more than two decades and includes clinical practice, teaching, textbook contributions, work with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), clinical guideline development, and mentoring practitioners across Australia. Today, she is on a mission to help naturopaths feel more confident and capable when working with skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and psorias
In this deeply engaging episode, Tammy Guest sits down with the brilliant and multifaceted Dr. Moira Bradfield Strydom — naturopath, researcher, teacher, and renowned expert in vaginal microbiome and intimate ecology. Moira shares her winding journey into naturopathy, from nearly studying art or marine biology to becoming a globally respected voice in integrative health. Through stories of study, travel, burnout, reinvention, and academic rigor, Moira opens up about what it really means to craft a career in naturopathy that’s aligned with both purpose and passion. 🌿 Highlights include: Her ea
In this insightful episode, Tammy Guest chats with Hannah Boyd, current President of the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA), about her unique journey from film editing to clinical naturopathy. Together, they explore the creative crossover between arts and health, the power of storytelling in practice, and the foundational principles that make naturopathy such a transformative profession. Hannah shares her perspectives on the value of education, the important role of professional associations, and how being a teacher and learner supports our growth as clinicians. You’ll al
Today we are honoured to invite Kira Sutherland to the Naturopathic Futures podcast, with the utmost admiration for her journey into naturopathy. Kira shared her background, explaining that she grew up in California in the 1970s with exposure to both scientific and alternative health practices. After an accident and subsequent health issues, she was introduced to naturopathy, which led her to pursue further education in the field. A journey that now spans 30 years, 25 of which also include teaching as a lecturer. Kira shared her journey into naturopathy, which began in Germany after a health c
Welcome to the very first episode of the Naturopathic Futures Podcast with your host, Tammy Guest — naturopath, mentor, educator, and long-time champion of the naturopathic profession. In this introductory episode, Tammy sets the stage for what this podcast is really about: creating meaningful conversations that bridge the art and philosophy of naturopathic medicine with the science and evidence base that supports it. With nearly two decades of experience across clinical practice, education, research, and mentoring, Tammy shares her passion for the ecosystem of natural health, its people, its
