In this powerful episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Emma Masters, movement expert, studio founder, and creator of Therapy Fitness. Together, they explore why exercise has become a source of shame, pressure, and punishment for so many women, and how to rebuild a relationship with movement that is rooted in self-trust rather than self-criticism.

Drawing on Emma’s personal journey through the performing arts, disordered eating, and the fitness industry, this conversation unpacks how environment, messaging, and comparison shape the way women move their bodies. Emma explains why most people don’t fail at exercise, they are simply trying to move inside systems that don’t feel safe, supportive, or human.

From gym culture and aesthetic driven marketing to nervous system regulation and intrinsic motivation, this episode reframes movement as a tool for connection, healing, and mental health rather than calorie burn or body control.

You’ll learn:

• Why exercise often feels overwhelming instead of supportive
• How shame based fitness culture disconnects women from their bodies
• The difference between moving for punishment versus nourishment
• Why environment matters more than discipline when it comes to movement
• How music, lighting, community, and safety change the way exercise feels
• Why aesthetics based fitness goals rarely lead to consistency
• How movement helps regulate anxiety, stress, and self worth
• Why healthy and fit looks different on every body
• How to start rebuilding trust with movement if you feel disconnected
• The most compassionate place to begin if exercise feels too hard right now

This episode is for any woman who has ever felt intimidated, judged, or exhausted by exercise. Emma and Dr Todd reveal a different truth: movement is not something your body needs to earn. It is something that can help you come home to yourself.

To learn more about what your body is telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au

To connect with Dr Anthea or Emma Masters, you can find their social links here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.antheatodd/ and https://www.instagram.com/ema_masters/

Explore Emma Masters and Therapy Fitness here: https://www.therapyfitness.com.au/

In this eye-opening episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Dr Gina Cleo, habit researcher, behavioural scientist, and one of Australia’s leading experts in sustainable behaviour change. Together, they unpack why habits, not willpower, are the missing link in long-term weight and health outcomes.

Dr Gina explains how habits are formed in the brain, why motivation fades, and how repeated daily behaviours quietly shape metabolism, hormones, and nervous system regulation over time. Rather than focusing on perfection or discipline, this conversation explores how to design habits that work with your biology and your real life.

From emotional eating and stress patterns to sleep, movement, and mealtime routines, Dr Gina reveals why most people aren’t failing at change, they are simply using the wrong strategy. The focus is on practical, science-backed ways to create habits that actually stick.

You’ll learn:

• Why willpower is not a reliable strategy for change
• How habits are formed and stored in the brain
• Why motivation fades but habits remain
• The link between stress, the nervous system, and behaviour
• How environment shapes habits more than intention
• Why all-or-nothing thinking blocks progress
• How small habits compound into powerful biological signals
• The difference between outcome goals and identity-based habits
• Why consistency beats intensity every time
• Practical steps to build habits that feel supportive, not restrictive

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck repeating the same patterns despite wanting change. Dr Gina and Dr Todd reveal the truth: your body responds to what you do repeatedly, not what you promise yourself. When habits change, everything else follows.

To learn more about what your body is telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au

To connect with Dr Anthea or Dr Gina Cleo, you can find their social links here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.antheatodd/ and https://www.instagram.com/drginacleo/

Explore the work of Dr Gina Cleo.: https://www.drginacleo.com/

In this episode of the Weight & Metabolism Series, Dr. Anthea Todd sits down with Dr. Joshua Hackett – physician, circadian health expert, and author of The Metabolic Scam. Together, they explore one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: why metabolism slows down, why weight feels “stuck,” and what your body is actually trying to tell you.

Instead of blaming women for eating “too much” or “moving too little,” Dr. Hackett explains why the traditional calorie model is incomplete – and why your environment, light exposure, hormones, and mitochondria have more impact on weight than any spreadsheet ever could.

From leptin resistance and circadian timing to the real reason carbs behave differently depending on the time of day, this conversation reveals a radically empowering truth: your metabolism isn’t broken – it’s responding to the signals you’re giving it.

You’ll learn:

• Why calories-in-calories-out fails so many women
• How morning sunlight acts as the “master switch” for your metabolism
• The role of mitochondria and why afternoon crashes, cravings, poor sleep, and brain fog are early warning signs
• What leptin is, why it’s the CEO of your metabolic system, and how leptin resistance develops
• Why eating the same meal under blue light vs sunlight triggers two completely different hormonal responses
• How mismatched light, processed foods, screens, EMFs, and seasonal disconnect drive hormonal chaos
• Why blue light at night spikes insulin the same way as eating at the wrong time
• How your environment communicates with your body through “light barcodes” in seasonal foods
• How stress and cortisol hijack thyroid function, fertility, fat loss, and emotional stability

This episode is for any woman who has ever felt confused, defeated, or betrayed by her metabolism. Dr. Joshua Hackett and Dr. Anthea Todd reconnect the dots between light, food, hormones, energy, and biology — giving you a framework that finally makes sense.

Your body isn’t unmotivated, undisciplined, or broken.

Your environment is.

And once you learn how to work with your biology, everything changes.

To learn more about what your body is telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au

To connect with Dr Anthea or Dr. Joshua Hackett, you can find their social links here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.antheatodd/ and https://www.instagram.com/decentralizedmd/

Explore the work of Dr. Joshua Hackett M.D.: https://decentralizedmd.com/

In this eye-opening episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Dr Alex Craven, a general surgeon specialising in metabolic disease and weight loss surgery. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood areas in modern health: what metabolic disease actually is, why it doesn’t always show up as weight gain, and how to understand the deeper signals your body is sending long before blood tests confirm a problem.

From redefining what a “healthy body” looks like to explaining why two people with the same weight can have completely different metabolic profiles, Dr Craven reveals the truth behind cellular health, energy balance, set point theory, GLP-1 medications, and the real drivers of metabolic dysfunction.

You’ll learn:

• Why weight and metabolic health are not the same thing
• What early metabolic symptoms look like before diagnosis
• The cellular signs that your body isn’t adapting or recovering well
• How GLP-1 medications work and who they’re designed for
• The risks of taking GLP-1s if you don’t medically need them
• Why genetics influence your set point but don’t determine your future
• How environment, childhood nutrition and stress shape metabolic resilience
• Why shame and “just try harder” make weight problems worse
• The lifestyle levers that genuinely move metabolic health forward

This episode is for every woman who has felt confused, discouraged or blamed for her weight or health. Dr Craven and Dr Todd make one thing clear: your metabolism isn’t a moral issue and your body isn’t failing you. It’s communicating with you — and once you understand the signals, you gain your power back.

To learn more about what your body is telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au

To connect with Dr Anthea or Dr Alex Craven, you can find their social links here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.antheatodd/ and https://www.instagram.com/dralexcraven_surgeon/

Explore the work of Dr Alex Craven and learn more about his holistic, patient-centred approach to obesity and metabolic health: https://dralexcraven.com.au/

In this inspiring episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr Anthea Todd sits down with Taryn Brumfitt, award winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and 2023 Australian of the Year. Together, they explore one of the most deeply rooted experiences in women’s lives: our relationship with our bodies. They unpack why so many women grow up believing their bodies are a problem, how cultural pressure shapes our self worth, and what it truly takes to build a relationship with your body that is grounded in respect instead of criticism.

From the rise of body comparison to the systems that keep women stuck in shame, Taryn reveals how perfectionism, people pleasing and “should culture” disconnect us from ourselves. She explains why body neutrality is often more realistic and healing than forced positivity, and how reconnecting with your body can transform every part of your life.

You’ll learn:

• Why so many women feel uncomfortable in their bodies from childhood
• How cultural expectations condition girls to prioritise appearance
• The difference between body positivity and body neutrality
• Why shame never leads to sustainable change
• How social media intensifies comparison and self judgment
• How to spot the systems that keep you stuck
• Why your worth has nothing to do with your weight
• How to model healthy body image for kids
• Practical steps to create a compassionate, connected relationship with your body

This episode is for every woman who has ever felt like her body is not enough. Taryn and Dr Todd reveal a powerful truth: your body was never the problem — the story you were told about it was.

To learn more about what your body is telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au

To connect with Dr Anthea or Taryn Brumfitt, you can find their social links here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.antheatodd/ and https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagemovement/

Explore Embrace You, the circuit-breaking adventure led by Taryn Brumfitt, and rediscover the joy, freedom, and confidence you deserve: https://www.bodyimagemovement.com/embrace-you/

What if the pain, stress, or stagnation in your body was actually a message—not a malfunction?

In this mind-expanding episode, Dr. Anthea Todd is joined by long-time friend and founder of Spinal Energetics, Dr. Sarah Jane Perri, to explore the healing power of energy, body awareness, and the subtle cues we often miss. They unpack what Spinal Energetics is, why it works, and how it blends Eastern philosophies, chiropractic principles, and quantum energetics. They also dive into:

• The science and skepticism around “invisible” healing
• What happens when the body stores unexpressed trauma
• How to build self-trust and feel safe expressing emotions
• Why placebo, perception, and presence matter
• Using the energetic field as medicine

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, questioned alternative healing, or longed for a deeper understanding of your internal world—this conversation will shift your perspective.

To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/

Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-book

Discover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentals

Learn more about the power of Spinal Energetics: https://spinalenergetics.com/

Follow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd and Dr Sarah Jane Perri drsarahjanechiro

In this solo episode, Dr Anthea Todd breaks down the real reason PMS feels different from month to month — and what your symptoms are actually trying to tell you. Building on her conversation with Dr Sarah E. Hill, Anthea uses her “seabed floor” analogy to help you understand the deeper patterns beneath your hormones, so you can finally decode your PMS with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

You’ll learn:

• Why PMS isn’t “just hormonal” — it’s functional
• What cellular flexibility is and why it matters
• Why your symptoms fluctuate
• How to support your seabed floor using the Four Fundamentals™
• The six daily actions that stabilise your cycle, mood, metabolism & energy

This episode will help you stop fighting your cycle — and start understanding it.

To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/

Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-book

Discover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentals

Follow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd

In this eye-opening episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr. Anthea Todd sits down with Dr. Sarah Hill, evolutionary psychologist and author of The Period Brain: The Science of Why We PMS and How to Fix It. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood experiences in women’s health — PMS — exploring why it happens, what it’s really telling us, and how to restore balance.

From the evolutionary purpose of PMS to the cellular science behind hormonal resilience, Dr. Hill reveals how lifestyle, stress, and inflammation affect our hormonal flexibility — and why so many women are suffering unnecessarily.

You’ll learn:

• Why PMS isn’t “normal,” it’s just common
• How ignoring your cyclical nature creates hormonal friction
• The brain’s threat system and why you feel more on edge before your period
• The difference between fear and anxiety in the luteal phase
• How cellular inflammation erodes hormonal resilience
• Why progestins (in birth control) aren’t the same as natural progesterone
• What every woman should know about endometriosis and PMDD
• The “ocean floor” analogy for stabilising your hormones
• Practical ways to build your body’s hormonal flexibility

This episode is for every woman who’s ever felt like her body is working against her. Dr. Hill and Dr. Todd reveal the truth: your body isn’t broken — it’s brilliantly designed.

To learn more about what is your body telling you, visit: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/

Get the Best Selling Book - “What’s My Body Telling Me?” here: https://femalefundamentals.shop/products/whats-my-body-telling-me-paperback-book

Discover the WHY behind your symptoms with Test Your Fundamentals™ Hair Tissue Test: https://www.femalefundamentals.com.au/test-your-female-fundamentals

Get a science-tested roadmap to understanding PMS and PMDD get The Period Brain book here: https://www.sarahehill.com/books/the-period-brain/

Follow & Connect with Dr Anthea Todd dr.antheatodd and Sarah E. Hill sarahehillphd