Students of Natural Health Podcast (by dannalorahdnaturopathy)

George; Ex-paramedic, student naturopath and mother

Students of Natural Health Podcast (by dannalorahdnaturopathy)

Show Notes

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. You can find all of my socials and also contact me here: https://www.dannalorahdnaturopathy.com/contact

George’s socials: Instagram: gmnaturopathy Website: www.gmnaturopathy.com

Please forgive me regarding the slight audio issues of this episode, unfortunately our line had a lot of interference that day. Nevertheless, I think you will find this episode full of valuable conversation regarding burnout in shift-workers, mental health, and the differences/logistics of beginning an alternative health model of study after completing several years of studying western medical science and emergency medicine. We also compare the top 3 universities to study naturopathy in Australia, including one of the only masters programs specialising in naturopathy, and we discuss returning to study after having babies.

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