How do our genetics influence our fertility? Rates of infertility are on the rise, with one in six couples experiencing infertility. In this episode naturopath Amie Skilton discusses the range of potential causes, what has the biggest

Ovulation Beyond Reproduction with Lara Briden

Mar 22nd, 2020

We know ovulation is important for reproduction, but did you know that it’s a critical indicator of general health? In this episode, Lara Briden delves into the physiological role of ovulation outside of reproduction and takes us t

More Than Methylation: the Crucial Role of Choline with Dr Jonathan Bortz

Mar 10th, 2020

How often are you thinking about a patient's choline status? In this episode, Dr Jonathan Bortz discusses his journey into developing pharmaceuticals and supplements, and how it brought him to look at choline in a different light. He talks

Hacking the Genetic Code with Dr Nessa Carey

Feb 4th, 2020

We can alter the human genome, but is that really a good idea? In this brave new world, biohacking, a new system called CRISPR and gene editing may possibly be rewriting our futures. In today's episode, we talk to Dr Nessa Carey about the com

The Evolution of Functional Medicine with James Maskell

Jan 15th, 2020

What if we completely reimagined the way we deliver healthcare, what would it look like and how would you do it? In this inspiring look into the future of functional medicine, entrepreneur and health advocate James Maskell discusses his wor

The Epigenome: Rethinking Genetics with Lynda Sedley

Dec 17th, 2019

Are we thinking about genetics all wrong? Today we are joined by genomic analyst Lynda Sedley to tackle the controversial subject of nutritional epigenetics, modern genomic technologies and why clinicians need to be optimistically open to evo

ApoE: The Alzheimer's Connection with Dr Sasja Beetstra-Hill

Nov 18th, 2019

The rate of Alzheimer's disease is predicted to triple by the year 2056. The question in personalised medicine is, can genetic screening and targeting modifiable risk factors downgrade the disease onset in identified at-risk individuals? In

Technology and Testing in Personalised Medicine with Alessandra Edwards

Oct 22nd, 2019

How do we take a big picture approach to our patient's personalised health journey? Today we are joined by Alessandra Edwards who is well versed in using a vast variety of technology and testing to yield ideal results from her clients no matte

The Mechanisms of DNA Damage with Prof Michael Fenech

Oct 1st, 2019

What dietary, environmental and lifestyle factors pose a risk to our DNA? Today we are joined by Professor Michael Fenech, an internationally recognised researcher in nutritional genomics and genetic toxicology. Prof Fenech shares with us the m

Nutrigenomics and the Future of Health Care with Dr Yael Joffe

Sep 8th, 2019

In the words of Dr Yael Joffe, health practitioners of all disciplines need to engage in learning about genetics and genomics or risk being left behind. Tune in to today's episode as Mark and Yael discuss the differences between nutrigenetics a

Nutrigenomics: You are what you eat with Dr Christine Houghton

Jul 29th, 2019

Don’t underestimate the power of food in our past, present and future evolutionary biology. Today, Mark is talking with Dr Christine Houghton who has amassed over three decades of wisdom in clinical nutrition and has a passion for the interplay

Biomarker Patterns in Personalised Medicine with Elizma Lambert

Jun 25th, 2019

Elizma Lambert is a complex-case detective who enjoys identifying patterns in her patients' signs and symptoms, genetics, environment and functional testing. In today's interview she shares with us how she selects the screening tools she uses t

Methylation, Epigenetics and Beyond with Carolyn Ledowsky

Jun 3rd, 2019

In Australia, if you've heard about MTHFR chances are you've come across the work of Carolyn Ledowsky. Carolyn is the founder of MTHFR Support Australia and has long been a trailblazer for personalised medicine using genetic testing. Today Caro

Understanding Therapeutic Ketosis with Dr Dominic D'Agostino

Apr 30th, 2019

Is the ketogenic diet suitable for everyone? Today we are joined by Dr Dominic D'Agostino who is an associate professor and research scientist with interests in neuropharmacology, medical biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, and neuropharma

Untangling The Genetics of Mental Illness with Dr Jay Lombard

Apr 8th, 2019

Once described as “part Freud, part Sherlock Holmes”, Dr Jay Lombard is an internationally acclaimed neurologist, author, and keynote speaker. Dr Lombard’s discoveries are widely regarded as fundamentally shifting the paradigm of psychiatric me

Culinary Genomics: matching your food to your genes with Amanda Archibald

Mar 19th, 2019

What is culinary genomics? Today we are joined by Amanda Archibald, founder of "The Genomic Kitchen." Amanda has a vision for bringing genomic science into the public health system and onto the plates of everyday consumers. Amanda takes us thro

Clinical Opportunities with Genetic Testing with Dr Denise Furness

Mar 10th, 2019

Personalised medicine is in high demand and more and more people are turning to genetic testing to better understand the nuances of their individualised health care. As a foremost expert in genetics, particularly nutrigenomics, Dr Denise Furnes