The Arc Woman Podcast

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• Fact Checking The Australian Anti Choice Movement 27.05.2026 1h 17min

  🎙️ The anti-choice movement in Australia is getting louder, more organised, and more willing to spread outright misinformation. So in this episode, I brought in two experts to fact-check the claims being made publicly, right now, in this country, one by one.⚖️ I'm joined by Kayla, a practising midwife with deep knowledge of health policy on the ground, and Georgia, a criminologist working in policy who knows exactly how laws are made, misrepresented, and used against women. Together, we go through the most repeated anti-abortion claims in Australia, fetal rights under international law, late-term abortion statistics, born alive rhetoric, the abortion pill safety record, miscarriage criminalisation, domestic violence and reproductive coercion, and the sex selection amendment currently being pushed in New South Wales.🌍 I also cover what's happening in the US right now, the deliberate destruction of $40 million worth of contraception destined for Sub-Saharan Africa, the federal ruling on mifepristone, and the coordinated rhetorical shift that is rebranding hormonal birth control as an abortifacient and why none of this stays in America.📄 Download the full fact-check PDF with all cited sources on the link tree, and if you're in Australia, send it to your local MP.arcwoman.com.auAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Ovarian Cancer & the Leading Research of Leader Cells with Dr. Maree Bilandzic 19.05.2026 48min

  🩺 In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Maree Bilandzic, molecular cancer biologist, ovarian cancer advocate, and the first scientist in the world to identify and characterise leader cells in ovarian cancer a discovery that is fundamentally changing how scientitsts understand why this disease keeps coming back.🔬 We get into why ovarian cancer is called the silent killer, why treatment hasn't changed in over 30 years, and what it actually means that this cancer starts in the fallopian tube something we only discovered a decade ago.⚡ Dr. Bilandzic breaks down her landmark leader cell research what leader cells are, how they build immune fortresses to outsmart chemotherapy, and what her lab's novel therapy targeting them could mean for the 80% of women whose cancer returns.🧬 We also cover the early detection tests being developed right now in Australia that could push survival rates from 30% to over 90%, why CA125 isn't the answer, and what to actually do if your intuition is telling you something is wrong.💛 And we talk about what it means to do this work the grief, the hope, and the women who donate their tissue so their daughters don't have to go through what they did.Find Dr. Bilandzic and her team at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne at hudsoninstitute.orgarcwoman.com.au🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• The Politics of the Hungry Woman 11.05.2026 59min

  🏛️ Journey from ancient Venus figurines to futuristic GLP-1 prescriptions as this episode uncovers the long story of how women have been praised for shrinking themselves, eating less, and calling it virtue.🔍 We chart the recurring pattern: every time women gain political ground, a new beauty ideal emerges to shrink them back. From suffrage and the flapper craze, to second wave feminism and Twiggy, to third wave and heroin chic, and now the most educated generation of women facing a resurgence of extreme thinness.📊 The numbers nobody puts next to each other: what the 1,200-calorie diet sits alongside historically, what the Minnesota Starvation Experiment found.🧬 The biology that diet culture fights: how adipose tissue acts as an endocrine organ, why cellulite signals femininity, and the hidden costs of chronically underfeeding women—on hormones, bone strength, and dopamine.🌍 The full political picture rolling back of women's rights, the class architecture of SkinnyTok, the obesity epidemic as an economic story, and why finishing your plate might be the most radical thing a woman can do right now.📖 This episode references Naomi Wolf's The Beauty Myth the audiobook is on Audible and I cannot recommend it enough get your first month with audible free.arcwoman.com.auArc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• PCOS Fundamentals 02.05.2026 1h 11min

  🎙️ In this episode, I break down what PCOS actually is beyond the label walking you through its underlying pathophysiology, what’s really happening at a hormonal and metabolic level, and why it’s so often misunderstood.⚡ From there, I unpack the Rotterdam criteria and how PCOS is diagnosed, including where women are commonly misdiagnosed or overlooked, and what a thorough, accurate workup should actually include.🧬 We then move into the four distinct types of PCOS insulin-resistant, inflammatory, post-pill, and adrenal exploring how each presents differently and why this distinction completely changes the approach to treatment.🥗 Building on this, I take you through what to actually focus on with diet, exercise, and lifestyle depending on your PCOS type cutting through generic advice and getting specific about what supports ovulation, hormone balance, and long-term metabolic health.🌿 I also cover the supplements and herbal interventions that have real evidence behind them, when to use them, and how they work within the bigger picture of restoring hormonal function.🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals & Women's Health 25.04.2026 55min

  🎙️ In this episode, I unpack what Professor Philippe Grandjean at Harvard describes as a chemical pandemic and reveal how the very system meant to shield us is missing the hidden toll women are bearing in their bodies today.⚡Continuing from this, we journey through the world of EDCs, pesticides, flame retardants, forever chemicals, phthalates, microplastics, and synthetic textiles, exploring what the latest research reveals about their effects on fertility, endometriosis, PCOS, pregnancy outcomes, and the next generation of daughters.🧬 Building on these findings, I dive into the molecular story: how these chemicals hijack the HPO axis, ramp up aromatase, speed up follicle loss, spark progesterone resistance, and why women shoulder a heavier chemical load than men and why that difference is crucial.🩲 From the molecular to the everyday, we also uncover what lurks in your menstrual products, sports bras, and period underwear, and discuss what the Thinx lawsuit reveals about the gaps in protection women truly face.📋Finally, I wrap up with the data that gives me hope: studies showing that EDC levels can drop meaningfully in just 3 days, along with practical swaps, certifications, and apps genuinely worth your attention.This episode is sponsored by Indigo Luna slow fashion made from natural fibres including OEKO-TEX certified organic cotton and TENCEL modal, designed to reduce the endocrine load on your body. Use code SOFTERCHOICE for 10% off!arcwoman.com.au🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Magnesium: The Deficiency Nobody Is Diagnosing 18.04.2026 1h 14min

  🎙️ Magnesium is involved in over 600 enzymatic reactions in the body and yet roughly half of all women aren't getting enough of it. This episode covers where magnesium comes from, why modern diets and farming practices have left us depleted, and why the standard blood test your doctor orders is almost certainly missing the full picture.🧬 We break down what magnesium actually does inside the body: how it unlocks ATP energy production, regulates the nervous system, activates vitamin D, supports estrogen clearance through the COMT enzyme, and sits at the centre of sleep, blood sugar, thyroid function, and hormonal health.⚡ We look at the RDI and whether current nutritional science backs it up, the top food sources and what helps or blocks absorption, and a full breakdown of every supplemental form so you can choose the right magnesium for what your body actually needs.🩺 The episode closes with magnesium's specific applications for PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, PMS and PMDD, perimenopause, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.🛒 I've curated my favourite magnesium supplements over on my iHerb storefront the forms I actually recommend and use. Link in bio, and you get 10% off your order.arcwoman.com.auArc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Adenomyosis: The Most Common Condition You've Never Heard Of 07.04.2026 1h 14min

  🎙️ In this solo episode I'm breaking down one of the most underdiagnosed, under-researched conditions in women's health a disease affecting roughly 1 in 5 women globally that takes an average of 11 years to diagnose, has no dedicated pharmaceutical treatment, and until recently could only be confirmed by removing the uterus entirely.🔬 I get into the full pathophysiology what's actually happening in the muscle wall of your uterus, how localized hyperestrogenism drives the disease from the inside, and why your blood results can look completely normal while you're in excruciating pain.⚡ We cover the key molecular mechanisms including aromatase overexpression, progesterone resistance, the KRAS gene mutation, the self-amplifying inflammatory feedback loop, and why the disease actively dismantles its own brakes.🗂️ I walk you through the two distinct types of adenomyosis, the current theories on its origin, how it's now diagnosed non-invasively through MRI and transvaginal ultrasound, and what to ask your sonographer before you even book the appointment.💊 And I cover the full treatment landscape from NSAIDs and Dienogest to the Mirena, GnRH agonists, endometrial ablation, uterine-preserving surgery, and the emerging integrative approaches.arcwoman.com.au🔵 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Navigating The Modern Medical System 26.03.2026 56min

  🎙️ In this solo episode I'm reflecting on the side of medicine most women know too well and why so many of us keep falling through the cracks.🔬 I break down medical paternalism, how it's baked into the system, and why the profession actively attracts and rewards a god complex that costs women their health, their autonomy, and their money.⚡ We get into the patriarchy's role in medicine, from the origin of the word "hysteria" to why your physical symptoms keep getting rerouted into anxiety diagnoses and the very real economic toll that takes on women.📋 I also share ten practical strategies for navigating the system right now, because the system isn't going to fix itself and you deserve to know how to protect yourself inside it.Woman To Woman Post: Instagram, TikTok, FacebookWorldwide Doctors Directory: A curated, community-driven directory of doctors and specialists recommended by women, for women, spanning the globe. Found someone exceptional? Pay it forward submit your recommendation via the contact form on the website.iScreen: My go-to for independent lab testing in Australia and New Zealand. Get clarity on your own health data, without the wait. Always work with a trusted health provider to interpret your results.Ultrahuman Ring: If you want one tool that gives you a window into your body sleep quality, recovery, cycle patterns, even how your morning coffee is affecting you this is it. Use ARCWOMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.arcwoman.com.auAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• The Science of Somatics: How Trauma Lives in the Body with Irene Lyon 20.03.2026 1h 37min

  Irene Lyon is a master somatic practitioner and nervous system educator who has spent over two decades studying the intersection of trauma, movement, and physiology 🧠✨She holds a Master's degree in Biomedical and Health Science, is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, a Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and one of the first people in the world to bring nervous system and trauma healing education online reaching over 27,000 people across 90+ countries since 2012.Irene's approach blends three powerful modalities Somatic Experiencing, the Feldenkrais Method, and developmental trauma work into a framework she calls Neuroplastic Healing Sequencing. Her flagship program SmartBody SmartMind has been formally studied in partnership with the University of Victoria, and her YouTube channel has amassed over 12 million views 🎥She teaches that trauma isn't an event it's what happens inside the nervous system as a result. And that chronic illness, anxiety, exhaustion, and feeling perpetually stuck are often the body doing exactly what it learned to do to survive.Find Irene at irenelyon.com 🌿arcwoman.com.auAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Your Symptoms Are Not Anxiety: Women, Heart Disease & the Future of Digital Health with Dr. Ami Bhatt 14.03.2026 1h 19min

  🫀 In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Ami Bhatt, a board-certified cardiologist, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, and Chair of the FDA's National Digital Health Strategy a woman quite literally reshaping how modern medicine works.📊 We explore why heart disease is the number one killer of women, why so many cases are missed, and how women's symptoms have been historically dismissed, misread, or attributed to anxiety rather than taken seriously.💊 Dr. Bhatt unpacks how hormonal shifts across perimenopause change cardiovascular risk, what stress and chronic cortisol actually do to the heart, and why younger women are presenting with fatal heart attacks at rising rates.📱 We also dive into wearable technology, AI in clinical care, and how the future of women's health research might finally be built around women's real lives not just hospital visits.🌏 This conversation centres on one urgent truth: women have been underserved by medicine for too long, and the tools to change that are finally here.💍 This episode is proudly supported by Ultrahuman. The biometric ring I personally wear and love tracking sleep, recovery, heart rate variability and more, right from your finger. It's one of the tools Dr. Bhatt and I talk about in this very episode, and honestly it changed how I understand my own body.👉 Click the link here to shop Ultrahuman use code ARCWOMAN20 for 20% off until the end of March, and ARCWOMAN10 for 10% off after the sale ends.arcwoman.com.au🌀 Arc Woman™ content is protected by copyright and trademark laws. Reuse or repurposing requires written consent.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Midwifery, Birth & Maternal Care with Dr Melanie Jackson 06.03.2026 1h 10min

  🤰 In this episode I’m joined by Dr Melanie Jackson, a midwife and researcher who transitioned from naturopathy into midwifery to better support women through pregnancy and birth.🧬 We explore the physiology of labour and birth, including the role of oxytocin, the Ferguson reflex, and how the body is biologically designed to bring babies into the world when supported rather than over-managed.🏡 We also discuss the differences between hospital birth, home birth with a registered midwife, and free birth, alongside the research gaps and controversies surrounding these approaches.💧 Dr Jackson unpacks common myths around water birth, explains how midwives support physiological birth, and reflects on how hospital policies and rising C-section rates are shaping modern maternity care.🌿 This conversation ultimately centres on maternal autonomy, informed decision making, and what a truly woman-centred model of birth could look like.Find Melanie and her incredible work at melaniethemidwife.com or on Instagram @melaniethemidwife Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• GLP-1s & PCOS: What The Research Actually Shows 27.02.2026 40min

  🧬 In this solo episode I unpack the growing hype around GLP-1 medications and PCOS, and why research headlines don’t always translate to real women’s bodies.📊 I explain what the evidence actually shows, including reliable improvements in insulin sensitivity and androgen markers, alongside mixed and inconsistent findings for cycle regularity, ovulation, fertility outcomes, and ovarian structure.⚖️ We look at the limitations of current research, most studies are short term and conducted in women who are overweight or obese, and why weight loss and metabolic improvements appear to drive many reproductive benefits.📚 For deeper support, explore my PCOS resources: Heal PCOS The Infradian Way, The PCOS Masterclass & PCOS Symptom Solution Chartarcwoman.com.auAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• IVF & Modern Fertility With Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor 20.02.2026 1h 8min

  👩‍⚕️ Today I’m joined by Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor, Fertility Specialist and Gynaecologist at Stellar Fertility in Melbourne and newly appointed lecturer at University of New South Wales. With over a decade of experience and subspecialist training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, she brings scientific rigour together with a deeply patient centred approach to care.🧬 We explore IVF and modern fertility treatment, including navigating complex diagnoses, understanding treatment pathways, and what patients can expect when pursuing assisted reproductive technologies.🌿 We also discuss the value of a holistic approach to reproductive health and how medical treatment, lifestyle factors, and emotional support intersect on the path to parenthood.🌡️ If you’re charting or tracking ovulation, I personally recommend the Tempdrop wearable basal body temperature sensor. You can use the code AFARCWOMAN for 10% off at tempdrop.comarcwoman.com.au@arc.womanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Why Are Young Women Getting Breast Cancer? 10.02.2026 49min

  🎗️ In this episode lets examine the rising incidence of breast cancer in women under 40, a topic that resonates personally due to my family history, including my mother’s diagnosis and multiple relatives affected.📊 We cover incidence and mortality trends, then systematically unpack core risk factors including genetics (BRCA1/BRCA2 and other high penetrance genes), family history, reproductive and hormonal influences, oral contraceptive use, and established lifestyle contributors.🧬 We discuss the benefits, limitations, and considerations of screening modalities, including mammography, ultrasound, and MRI in younger populations, weighing radiation exposure against sensitivity. I also outline recommendations for genetic risk assessment and testing pathways with region-specific resources:Australia: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Management Initiative (BOCRMI) and clinical genetics through state-based services.New Zealand: Referrals via Te Whatu Ora clinical genetics services for BRCA testing pathways.UK/Europe: NHS Genetics Services (UK) and European Reference Networks for hereditary cancer syndromes.Canada: Genetics/Genomics Ontario or provincial cancer genetics programs.USA: National Society of Genetic Counselors and clinical testing through accredited labs (e.g., Myriad, Invitae) with referral from genetics professionals.🌿 The episode outlines modifiable risk reduction strategies backed by the literature, including structured physical activity, reducing alcohol intake, enhancing metabolic and insulin sensitivity, optimising sleep quality, and dietary patterns associated with lower breast cancer risk such as Mediterranean-style diets, high fibre intake, omega-3 fatty acids, phytoestrogens (e.g., soy), and adequate vitamin D status.SourcesAustralian Bureau of Statistics. 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Exposure to diagnostic radiation and risk of breast cancer among carriers of BRCA1/2 mutations: Retrospective cohort study (GENE-RADRISK). BMJ, 345, e5660. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.e5660Susan G. Komen. (n.d.). Breast cancer risk factors: Age. Retrieved February 10, 2026, from https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/risk-factor/age/World Cancer Research Fund. (n.d.). Alcoholic drinks and the risk of cancer. Retrieved February 10, 2026, from https://www.wcrf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Alcoholic-Drinks.pdfWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. (2023, January 4). No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health. https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-healthWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. (2025, November 26). Alcohol and cancer (Fact sheet). https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/fact-sheets/item/alcohol-and-cancerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Intimacy Post Partum With Juliet Allen 06.02.2026 1h

  🤍 In this episode we talk honestly about postpartum intimacy, what happens to your body, your hormones, and your libido after birth, and why so many women feel disconnected from sex but rarely hear that this is completely normal.🧠 I’m joined by Juliet Allen, a global leading sexologist who works with women and couples to rebuild trust, pleasure, and communication after major life transitions like pregnancy and motherhood.🌿 Together we explore the physical and emotional shifts that shape intimacy after birth, including healing timelines, body image, identity changes, relationship dynamics, and the nervous system’s role in desire.💬 You’ll learn how to reduce pressure, reconnect with your body gently, communicate your needs clearly, and approach sex from a place of safety and curiosity rather than expectation.✨ This conversation is compassionate, practical, and designed to help you feel less alone and more supported as you navigate this new chapter.juliet-allen.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Why I Stopped Being Vegan 29.01.2026 39min

  In this episode I share the real story of why I stopped being vegan after years of believing it was the healthiest and most ethical way to eat.I talk about what shifted when my health started to fall apart, including fatigue, brain fog, low B12, iron deficiency, and cycle changes, even though I was eating well and doing everything “right.” We unpack why some women struggle on long term vegan diets, the limits of supplementation, and why listening to your body sometimes means letting go of an identity.I also reflect on how working in agriculture and revisiting nutrition science changed my black and white thinking around food, ethics, and health. This isn’t an attack on veganism, just an honest conversation about bio individuality, nuance, and finding what actually works for your body.Connect with me on Instagram, Youtube and Tiktokarcwoman.com.au Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Understanding Eating Disorders in Women with Stephanie Georgiou 20.01.2026 1h 2min

  🧠 In this episode of the Ackerman Podcast, host Sarah Honey speaks with clinical psychologist Stephanie Georgiou, who works with women navigating eating disorders and disordered eating patterns.📖 Stephanie shares her own nine year journey with an eating disorder and reflects on the social pressures, body ideals, and personal experiences that shaped her relationship with food and her body.⚖️ Together, they unpack the difference between disordered eating and clinical eating disorders, the psychological drivers behind binge eating, and why diet culture often intensifies harm, particularly at times like the New Year when body change is heavily promoted.💬 Stephanie explains how recovery begins by rebuilding trust with hunger and fullness cues, addressing emotional triggers, and receiving compassionate support rather than control or judgment.Stephanie and Her Work• Instagram: instagram.com/mindfoodsteph• TikTok: tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph• Website: mindfoodsteph.com• Book a 1:1 session: stan.store/mindfoodsteph Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• The Truth About Alcohol and Women’s Health 16.01.2026 2h 37min

  🍷 In this episode we explore alcohol through a wide lens, from its deep roots in human history and culture to what it actually is biologically and how it interacts with the body.🧠 I break down how alcohol is absorbed and metabolised, why the liver treats it as a toxin, and how oxidative stress and inflammation underpin many of its short and long term health effects.🩸 We unpack alcohol’s impact on the brain, sleep, the heart, and cancer risk, including why alcohol is linked to dementia, atrial fibrillation, and breast cancer in women.⚖️ I also explain how alcohol interacts with women’s hormones, including suppression of the HPG axis, shifts in estrogen and progesterone, changes in SHBG, and why conditions like PCOS and endometriosis can be affected.🦠 We look at alcohol’s effects on the gut microbiome, cravings, and the stress system, and why “red wine is healthy” narratives miss the bigger physiological picture.🌿 Finally, I share what happens when you stop drinking and how to support recovery in a female body, with practical guidance for liver health, gut repair, hormone regulation, and long term resilience.🛒 For the affordable supplements I recommend in this episode, head over to my iHerb storefront, explore more resources on my website at arcwoman.com.au, or find me on Instagram and TikTok at @arc.woman. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Staying Well During the Holidays 22.12.2025 44min

  🍽️ In this episode we zoom out from food rules and look at the bigger picture of nourishment during the holidays, including connection, presence, nervous system safety, and why being fed goes far beyond what’s on your plate.🧠 I talk through why routine disruption is not a health crisis, why food has no moral value, and how the 80/20 reality supports long term wellbeing far better than control or compensation.⚖️ We unpack weight gain anxiety, the thermic effect of food, and why a few indulgent meals do not equal long term fat gain or metabolic damage.🌿 I explore the psychology of eating during stressful or triggering family environments, why regulation comes before nutrition, and how stress drives extremes around food rather than lack of willpower.🫁 You’ll learn simple five minute somatic tools to calm the nervous system, alongside gentle movement strategies that support digestion, blood sugar, and energy without needing a full routine. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
• Histamine Overload 15.12.2025 35min

  🧬 In this episode we explore histamine overload and mast cell activation syndrome, what histamine does in the body, and why symptoms can escalate across digestion, skin, mood, energy, and hormones.📖 I walk you through the symptomology and common comorbidities linked to histamine and MCAS, including gut dysfunction, nutrient depletion, autoimmune patterns, and estrogen driven sensitivity.⚖️ You’ll learn how each major hormone interacts with histamine, why perimenopause often worsens reactions, and how food, supplements, and daily inputs can either raise or lower total histamine load.🎧 This is a solo episode and you can access the full deep dive through my Patreon community at patreon.com/arcwoman.🥗 I also share practical guidance on foods to avoid, nutrients and supplements that support histamine clearance, and how to approach MCAS without triggering further restriction or fear. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands