Physical Health Episodes

If you've ever wondered whether your sleep tracker is actually accurate, or whether meditation is doing anything measurable in your brain, this episode is for you. Ariel Garten is the co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing headband, and she's back on the show with a significant update on how the technology has evolved. The Muse Athena contains an entirely new technology called fNIRS that tracks real-time blood flow and oxygen delivery to your prefrontal cortex. We get into why wrist-based device...

Understanding the critical role of hormone therapy is essential for women at every stage of life, not just those who are navigating the complexities of menopause and beyond. In my second conversation with Dr. Louise Newson, we discuss how to know if your hormone levels are low, whether it's possible to take too high a dose, and also the potential consequences of not replacing your lost hormones as you get older, such as increased risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, and even dementia. We dive in...

Dr. Louise Newson is a physician, hormone specialist and one of the world's leading voices in transforming menopause care. We discuss the misconceptions about menopause and hormone treatment, the benefits that HRT can provide even for women without overt symptoms, and how it can play a significant role in maintaining long-term health. Dr Louise highlights that hormonal changes affect every cell in our bodies, leading to surprising symptoms that women may not initially connect to their hormonal s...

Today, I'm celebrating a huge milestone: 100 days alcohol-free! It feels amazing, and I want to share my journey with you—from the challenges to the triumphs. I also dive deep into the reasons behind my decision, including some personal revelations about ADHD and how it has shaped my relationship with alcohol. It’s not just about quitting drinking but understanding why we turn to these habits in the first place. Plus, I’m inviting you to complete a listener survey to help us grow and improve the...

This is an encore episode: Throwing back to 2019 when Cass interviewed Ariel Garten, the founder of the Muse Brain Sensing Headband.Meditation is a thousand year old practice but Ariel has found a way to bring that practice into the 21st century with her breakthrough technology Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband. Her mission is to help you do a deep dive in understanding your brain, getting real time feedback on your brain activity, breath, movement and heartbeat, as well as monitoring the quality...

In this solo ep, Cass shares her decision to take an extended break from alcohol after quitting drinking for (almost) two years in 2020 and then taking it up again in 2022.She highlights all the best things she experienced during two years of being alcohol-free, as a way to remind herself of the benefits to be gained from staying sober, and as motivation to anyone else who might be toying with the idea of giving up their evening glass of wine, but is worried about how they'd cope without it. Con...

Johann Hari began taking Ozempic in 2023, and subsequently spent 12 months traveling the world talking to experts about every aspect of the obesity crisis and the new weight loss medications which offer a solution to the millions of people who struggle to lose weight on their own.In his book, "Magic Pill", he details the extraordinary benefits of these new medications, as well as outlining 12 disturbing risks which we, as individuals and as a society need to be aware of because, like it or not, ...

Cass responds to a listener who is experiencing body dissatisfaction during pregnancy. She highlights that while this is relatively common, it can be a concern if it contributes to poor maternal mental or physical health. She shares strategies for managing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings about your changing body and the importance of women feeling free to share their experience of any aspect of pregnancy or parenthood without guilt. Importantly, Cass highlights some of the signs of 'Pregorex...

Cass chats with Victoria Vanstone, host of the Sober Awkward Podcast and creator of the Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy blog and website, about her decision to leave behind her partying days in order to be a happier, less anxious, more present parent by giving up alcohol. Vic admits she didn't like sober people and that she feared no-one would want to be around her anymore if she stopped being the life of every party.Vic has recently published her first book, "A Thousand Wasted Sundays" and shares how s...

Cass talks with Lizzie Williamson, the founder of Two Minute Moves, about the astonishing benefits of building micro-movement breaks into your day. Whether you're at home or in the office, taking tiny opportunities to move your body will reduce your risk of a range of diseases while improving your productivity, creativity, energy and mood.Connect with Lizzie: www.lizziewilliamson.com Connect with Cass:www.crappytohappypod.comhello@crappytohappypod.com www.instagram.com/crappytohappypodwww.tikto...

Cass sits down with Amelia Nagoski, who co-authored (with her identical twin sister, Emily Nagoski) the NYT bestselling book, "Burnout: The Secret to Solving Your Stress Cycle".Amelia shares that it is not just being a woman trying to meet society's "unmeetable expectations" that is a primary cause of burnout, but falling anywhere outside of what the mainstream considers to be the 'norm' in terms of race, sex, gender, appearance or ability. Listen to hear about: Human Giver Syndrome and why it'...

Steph Claire Smith is a model, a business owner, author, podcast host, and she is a wife and mum to two-year-old Harvey. Together with her best friend Laura Henshaw, Steph co-founded KIC (formerly known as Keep It Cleaner): a wellness app with a mission to kick toxic wellness rules out the window.Today, Steph joins Cass to talk unpack: where KIC all began why this mission matters so much to her the gender bias she experiences as a founder and also the primary breadwinner in her family and th...

In this week’s episode Cass is joined by Lyndi Cohen - also known as the Nude Nutritionist. Lyndi is an anti diet dietitian, best selling author, and host of the ‘No Wellness Wankery’ podcast. Her latest book is Your Weight is Not The Problem… and that’s really the topic of our conversation today. In a world that places so much emphasis on, particularly women’s physical body and being thin and beautiful, how can we move away from a diet, and weight, obsessed culture and into a place where we are...

One of the most common questions Cass receives is how to manage emotional eating. In this episode, Cass in joined by Tiff Hall to unpack the psychology behind emotional eating and how you can better manage this behaviour.Connect with Cass:www.crappytohappypod.comhello@crappytohappypod.com www.instagram.com/crappytohappypodwww.tiktok.com/crappytohappypod Join the free 7-day Happiness Challenge:www.cassdunn.com/happiness Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo Contact C...

Cass Dunn has a brand new podcast called The Confidence Coach and it's out on May 9th! If you want to learn the best tips and tricks to boost your self-confidence in any area of your life, subscribe now:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confidence-coach-with-cass-dunn/id1621232863Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1AhHKsB8yODoDYqgGCSpRD?si=_qNYTDGESteeSd8zMF9yTg&nd=1-------Bridget Hustwaite first started experiencing painful periods when she was just 15, but it took over 12 ye...

Biochemist Jessie Inchauspe wants to show everyone how balancing your blood sugars can improve almost every area of your life. Known as the Glucose Goddess on instagram, Jessie explains how making a few small changes to your diet can dramatically improve symptoms like cravings, fatigue, anxiety, depression and poor sleep. In this chat with Cass Dunn, Jessie explains: What kinds of foods cause glucose spikes Why the order of what you eat is important The benefits of a savoury breakfast ...

If you’ve ever tried to quit alcohol, or even just dabbled with the idea, you’ve probably come across Annie Grace. She’s one of the world’s leading thinkers on the topic, and author of the hugely successful books This Naked Mind and The Alcohol Experiment.In this chat with Cass Dunn, Annie discusses: Her own battle with excessive drinking and how she turned things around Why asking yourself ‘am I an alcoholic?’ can be so counter-productive, and what questions you can ask yourself instead Why ...

In this episode, Cass talks with Johann Hari, the New York Times best-selling author of “Chasing the Scream” and “Lost Connections” who is also famous for his TED Talks which have garnered over 80 million views. After experiencing his own declining attention and witnessing people around him being consumed by small screen addiction, Johann has applied his investigative skills to the topic of our inability to pay attention. In his latest book, “Stolen Focus”, Johann outlines 12 different factors t...

In this episode Cass chats with National Group Fitness Coordinator for Fernwood Fitness, Lisa-Marie Gleeson, about the importance of strength training especially for women over 40. With many women still reluctant to lift weights, Lisa explains why introducing regular strength training into your week is so important, how strength training can help you outside the gym and tips for how to get started. To find out more about Fernwood Fitness:https://www.fernwoodfitness.com.au/ Connect with Cass:www...

Cass talks to author and science journalist, James Nestor about the power of breath to impact our physical and mental health. James dedicated several years of his life to researching the history of how the human species has lost the ability to breathe properly and why as a result we’re suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, autoimmune disease, allergies and more. James shares what he learned and some useful ideas for how we can all begin to take back control of our breath and our health....

Cass talks with fellow psychologist Glenn Mackintosh about the trap of diet culture and how you can escape it, while still aiming for optimal health. Glenn specialises in the psychology of weight management, eating, moving and body image and is on a mission to help as many people as possible to heal their relationship with food, movement and their own bodies. You can buy Glenn's book Thinsanity here: https://tinyurl.com/hxfx3cc8 Connect with Cass:www.crappytohappypod.comhello@crappytohappypod.c...

Kristy Goodwin sheds light on how our use of technology is affecting our productivity and attention and offers realistic advice for setting reasonable boundaries and regaining our mental space. Kristy gives host Cass Dunn great advice for how we can help our kids develop a healthier relationship with technology, why banning devices is neither realistic nor particularly helpful and what we can do instead.www.drkristygoodwin.com Connect with Cass:www.crappytohappypod.comhello@crappytohappypod.com...

In this special episode, Cass Dunn is joined by nutritionist Steph Geddes. Together they explore the role of gut health in your physical, mental and psychological wellbeing. Steph shares some of the signs you might have a problem with your gut health and lots of ideas about what you can do to improve it. Connect with Cass:www.crappytohappypod.comhello@crappytohappypod.com www.instagram.com/crappytohappypodwww.tiktok.com/crappytohappypod Join the free 7-day Happiness Challenge:www.cassdunn.com/h...

How do we develop emotional resilience in times of extreme circumstances? In her third and final solo episode, Cass Dunn gives some insight into the effects of chronic stress and why it might feel like your emotions are all over the place. She shares practical strategies for how you can stay in your 'window of tolerance' and what the other side of this epidemic might look like for all of us. This episode will equip you with the tools you need to survive and thrive not just now but during whateve...