Students of Natural Health Podcast (by dannalorahdnaturopathy)

Julie: Western herbal medicine and nutrition student with Switch On Health, a homeschool mum, business woman & herbal homesteader.

In this episode we discuss: Pursuing the study dream 20 years later after having a family young, and changing directions multiple times along the way to ultimately land on a self-sufficient organic homestead to leave behind the work grind. Her experience and reasons for choosing Switch on Health as her study provider. Practical tools to help you effectively schedule and time block your life. Some incredible stories about the cows on the homestead discovering herbalism for themselves and the rise of some spiritual motherwort! Nerding out over herbs and having a relationship with them. Connect with Julie here: https://bluemarblefarm.com.au https://twigsandmoss.com.au https://juliehumphris.com.au Link to Martin Stone’s report: Education-Standards-and-Complementary-Medicine-Professions-v5.pdf If you want to get in contact with Dannalorah, please reach out at: https://www.dannalorahdnaturopathy.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/sway License code: B28PYDTFUBOXBQDV

S2 · E9

Apr 26, 2026

57:25

Bella: Student naturopath studying the Bachelor of Health Science at SCU with a newborn.

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We finally got one! In this episode we interview Bella- a student naturopath studying the brand new and elusive Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) at Southern Cross University - with plans to head into the Master of Naturopathy. In this episode we discuss: Finding your passion after switching degrees multiple times. Her experience so far studying at SCU and reasons for transferring from Torrens University. Juggling full-time study with a newborn! Connect with Bella here: https://www.instagram.com/inher.essence.naturopathy/ If you want to get in contact with Dannalorah (who is currently not on socials), please reach out at: https://www.dannalorahdnaturopathy.com/contact Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/sway License code: B28PYDTFUBOXBQDV

S2 · E8

Mar 29, 2026

29:06

Voices of Natural Health: Olivia Grace Naturopathy

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Welcome to Voices of Natural Health! This is a bonus series produced under the Students of Natural Health Podcast, where I interview inspiring people and businesses who are already established and working within natural health fields. I’ll be asking your burning questions including the who, what, when, where, why and how’s behind what it takes to successfully navigate a career in the natural health field, all through the lens of a curious student naturopath! Meet the person behind Olivia Grace Naturopathy! A naturopath fresh in business sharing all of the information you want to know about practicing in the “real world” after graduating from Endeavour College of Natural Health. Hear from a PASS leader, ATMS student of the year and our very first sponsor of the Podcast! You can connect with her and check out the resources mentioned in this episode here: https://www.oliviagracenaturopathy.com.au/study-for-success In this episode we discuss: Becoming and seeking a mentor. Her experience and tips on studying the naturopathy degree full-time over 4 years. Navigating starting your own clinic fresh out of uni + free resources to help you along the way! If you want to get in contact with Dannalorah, please reach out at: https://www.dannalorahdnaturopathy.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/sway License code: B28PYDTFUBOXBQDV

S2

Jan 31, 2026

42:03

Voices of Natural Health: Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD)

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Welcome to Voices of Natural Health! This is a bonus series produced under the Students of Natural Health Podcast, where I interview inspiring people and businesses who are already established and working within natural health fields. I’ll be asking your burning questions including the who, what, when, where, why and how’s behind what it takes to successfully navigate a career in the natural health field, all through the lens of a curious student naturopath! Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD) is a globally recognised naturopath specialising in fertility and reproductive health, a previous president of the NHAA, and the author of every naturopathic student’s favourite textbooks “Clinical Naturopathic Medicine” and “Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine". You can find her education courses here: https://drleahhechtman.com/courses/ Shop the textbooks and find her socials here: https://drleahhechtman.com/books/ In this episode we discuss: Mentoring and breaking through the secrecy of the profession. Her experience undertaking postgraduate study. Advice on niching down, and the gems of wisdom on having an ambitious career as a woman with children. The birth of “Clinical Naturopathic Medicine” and her experience in the NHAA. If you want to get in contact with Dannalorah, please reach out at: https://www.dannalorahdnaturopathy.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/sway License code: B28PYDTFUBOXBQDV

S2

Dec 28, 2025

54:28

Caitlynn; Final year naturopathy student after 5 years of study!

In this episode we discuss: Being an Endeavour College student during the restructuring of the naturopath program and honing in on naturopathy after trying nutrition and sports exercise degrees. The juggle of work, relationships and study for 5 years, plus the reality of burning out. What do you ACTUALLY need to prepare for student clinic? And which subjects do we hate? Connect with Caitlynn and find her Ebook here: https://www.adorenaturopathy.com.au/dearnaturopathystudentsebook-2?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAOa7xdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafe11cU-MDTyvtmFMvuF4NxfeRTTS9a-smm0Ov7od53vyqsMSqdQTsTPrz_Jw_aem_CzjRuxZn2dsmZpdcRpemZg If anyone who purchases the ebook uses code: SONH15 - they will receive 15% off the sale! If you want to get in contact with Dannalorah (who is currently not on socials), please reach out at: https://www.dannalorahdnaturopathy.com/contact Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/sway License code: B28PYDTFUBOXBQDV

S2 · E7

Oct 26, 2025

37:57

Voices of Natural Health: Sasha Barefoot Midwifery/Barefoot Vibes

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Welcome to Voices of Natural Health! This is a bonus series produced under the Students of Natural Health Podcast, where I interview inspiring people and businesses who are already established and working within natural health fields. I’ll be asking your burning questions including the who, what, when, where, why and how’s behind what it takes to successfully navigate a career in the natural health field. And all through the lens of a curious student naturopath! Sasha is an experienced midwife and women’s health facilitator with qualifications in midwifery, yoga, sacral somatic therapy, kahuna massage and closing of the bones ceremonies. She has been facilitating home births in Moreton Bay Queensland, and is currently holding breech educational workshops for other midwives and closing of the bones workshops for birth workers. Sasha has also just launched her own podcast, called the Breech Birth Podcast, interviewing women who have had a breech baby. If you would like to learn from Sasha and find out more about her and her education, please check her out here: Website: https://www.barefootvibes.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sasha_barefoot_vibes/ Listen up student midwives and doulas, because this one's for you! In this episode we discuss: The student experience after university including securing a graduate position, FIFO and working in hospital, private and home-birth settings. Setting boundaries, imposter syndrome, and the realities of working as a doula and a midwife in a legal system. What is sacral somatic therapy? Plus, what kind of therapies should you bolster your career with? And finally, how do you navigate your morals and beliefs when they may differ to institution and client expectations? If you want to get in contact with Dannalorah (who is currently not on socials), please reach out at: https://www.dannalorahdnaturopathy.com/contact Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/sway License code: B28PYDTFUBOXBQDV

S2

Sep 28, 2025

1:04:57

Voices of Natural Health - Inner Bloom Dispensary

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Welcome to the very first episode of Voices of Natural Health! This is a bonus series produced under the Students of Natural Health Podcast, where I interview inspiring people and businesses who are already established and working within natural health fields. I’ll be asking your burning questions including the who, what, when, where, why and how’s behind what it takes to successfully navigate a career in the natural health field. And all through the lens of a curious student naturopath! In this episode we meet Sadiar and Adam from Inner Bloom Dispensary on the Gold Coast in QLD. Put your business hats on for this one as we get a real and raw look behind what it takes to build a business in a way that we haven’t covered yet on the podcast. Since recording this episode, Inner Bloom Dispensary has become for sale! if you are interested in potentially purchasing or collaborating with them please check them out at Innerbloomdispensary.com.au We will also cover: How previous study isn’t a bad thing, it can enhance your skills. A great demonstration of choosing your own path if you aren’t drawn to 1:1 practice. What it takes to build a business on your own and navigating the intricacies and challenges of working with a business partner- who also happens to be your significant other! If you want to contact me to be on the podcast or follow my socials you can do so here: https://www.dannalorahdnaturopathy.com/contact Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/sway License code: VXRYSGYRS2WUZPYL

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Aug 24, 2025

55:27

Amber; Student naturopath, mother and author.

This episode brought the biggest smile to my face as I was editing it back. Amber is so relatable, warm and welcoming and provided some great insight into: The nitty gritty details about transferring from Torrens to Endeavour to study naturopathy (including subject transfers and the parking situation in Brisbane). How to juggle mum life with toddlers alongside study while redefining the expectations of motherhood. Accepting a dream internship whilst being a student. Follow her @noordinarynaturopath and check out her postpartum book here: https://theleap.co/creator/amber.scadding/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacMc38jdVtws9bTuCkqYPaX6sR5qppFVzTBlffVHdImHoXxUYotoubv_yWWMw_aem_e6rl7s4OlG1OwVa2OT_EZg Contact me and listen to the podcast through my website: https://www.dannalorahdnaturopathy.com Unfortunately the Google Drive and WhatsApp group has since been disbanded since the recording of this episode. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/sway License code: B28PYDTFUBOXBQDV

S2 · E6

Jul 27, 2025

29:36

Gene; Pilates instructor, recipe developer and naturopathy student.

This podcast is sponsored by Olivia Grace Naturopathy. You can find her products at https://www.oliviagracenaturopathy.com.au/study-for-success and use our code SNMP10 for a 10% discount! Also follow on instagram at @studyforsuccess___ for some awesome student nat resources. In the episode we discuss: Overcoming the shattering of identity in the face of illness. Philosophy and the personalities of herbs. Perfectionism, anxious clients and the naturopath/patient dynamic. Writing an ebook as a student. You can find all my socials and contact me here: https://www.dannalorahdnaturopathy.com/contact Check out Gene’s ebook and socials here: https://www.geneschesser.com/ https://www.instagram.com/geneschesser/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/sway License code: B28PYDTFUBOXBQDV

S2 · E5

Jun 29, 2025

29:21

Jess; Diploma of health science graduate, previous early childhood educator, current naturopath student and chicken mumma.

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This podcast is sponsored by Olivia Grace Naturopathy. You can find her products at https://www.oliviagracenaturopathy.com.au/study-for-success and use our code SNMP10 for a 10% discount! Also follow on instagram at @studyforsuccess___ for some awesome student nat resources. In this episode we discuss: Changing paths when your current job leads to burnout. What it’s like being a naturopathy student at Endeavour College of Natural Health in 2024. And are we all just complicated houseplants? If you want to contact me to be on the podcast or follow my socials you can do so here: https://www.dannalorahdnaturopathy.com/contact Go give jess a follow on instagram @jess.frost_naturopathy Forgive the audio in this one, I vow to never record in this room of my house again due to the reception issues hahaha. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/sway License code: 6PG7HTGUPCCDOBXF

S2 · E4

May 25, 2025

30:35