Redefining Resilience with Dr Brian Pennie

Are you taking supplements you don't actually need, or paying for ingredients that aren't doing what the label promises? In this episode, Becca talks to Kevin Leivers, pharmacist and founder of The Naked Pharmacy, about how to make more informed choices about supplements, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. From magnesium and vitamin D to ashwagandha, creatine and collagen, they explore the difference between a promising ingredient and a well-formulated product. Kevin shares what he's found when auditing suppliers, why a long ingredient list can be misleading and what to check before buying. They also discuss how to identify deficiencies, avoid overlapping doses, choose targeted support for symptoms such as poor sleep and night sweats, and track whether a supplement is actually helping.

What happens to your libido when you're constantly rushing, overwhelmed and running on empty? In this episode, Becca is joined by Tia Maher for an open conversation about libido, relationships and the nervous system, and why losing desire isn't always as simple as blaming hormones. Tia shares how building a successful business while constantly pushing for more affected her marriage and sex life, and why she eventually realised that perfectionism, stress and old patterns were following her into the bedroom. They explore resentment in relationships, the mental load many women carry, communication, pleasure and what happens when your body doesn't feel safe enough to switch off. They also discuss why surface-level fixes don't always address what's happening underneath and why nervous system regulation is about much more than breathwork and somatic tools. In this episode you'll learn: How chronic stress and overwhelm can affect libido

Have we made healthy eating far more complicated than it needs to be? In this episode, Becca is joined by organic grower, nutritionist and personal trainer Colman Power to bring health back to basics and show how surprisingly simple it can be to grow more of your own food. Colman explains why eating seasonal, freshly harvested food matters, how nutrients can decline after produce is picked and why you don't need a huge garden or polytunnel to start growing. A windowsill, balcony or kitchen-table-sized patch can be enough. They also explore the connection between nutrition and nervous system regulation, gut health, blood sugar balance and why getting back outside can support both physical and mental wellbeing. Most importantly, Colman shares practical advice you can actually use, including the easiest vegetables and herbs for complete beginners and how to start without becoming overwhelmed. In this episode you'll learn: Why fresh, seasonal food can offer nutritional benefits

What if there isn't one big reason you're anxious? In this episode, Becca is joined by Caroline Foran, journalist, author and host of the Owning It anxiety podcast, to explore why anxiety can become overwhelming even when, on paper, everything seems fine. Caroline shares her experience of going from panic attack to panic attack without a single trauma or event she could blame, and why understanding her nervous system changed the way she approached anxiety. They discuss the pressure to control your thoughts, why manifestation and toxic positivity can create more self-blame, and why you can't simply think your way out of a body stuck in fight or flight. They also explore how modern life, social media, constant stimulation, poor sleep and never allowing ourselves to rest can gradually push the nervous system towards hypervigilance. Caroline explains why overcoming anxiety isn't about never feeling anxious again, why self-compassion was the missing piece in her own recovery and how small experiences of safety can be more powerful than throwing another ten wellness tools at yourself.

So many women reach their late 30s and 40s and suddenly feel like their body isn't responding the way it used to. Sleep changes, stress feels harder to handle, digestion shifts and the habits you once relied on don't seem to work anymore. Becca is joined by Maeve O'Sullivan, a former nurse trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, to explore a different way of understanding the body. They discuss why women often wake around 3am, the Chinese medicine organ clock and the connection between sleep, stress and the liver. Maeve explains yin and yang, why constantly pushing through can become harder in perimenopause and how acupuncture may support sleep, stress and hormonal balance. They also explore why more isn't always better, why how you eat matters as much as what you eat, and reconnecting with your body's signals. If you're doing everything "right" but still don't feel like yourself, this offers a different perspective on sleep, stress, hormones and women's health. In this episode you'll learn: Why women commonly wake around 3am according to Chinese medicine