HolistiQ Podcast

Menopause is a brain transition

In this episode of the HolistiQ podcast, I explore why menopause is not just a hormonal change but a brain transition. We look at five key brain systems adapting during midlife — energy metabolism, temperature regulation, sleep circuits, mood networks and cognition — and why symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, tinnitus, hot flushes and sleep disruption can occur. Understanding the neuroscience of menopause helps make sense of these changes and supports better brain health in midlife.

Women are not small men!!

Are men and women really physiologically the same? In this episode of HolistiQ, I explore the biology behind the phrase “women are not small men.” From hormones and metabolism to muscle, recovery, and cardiovascular differences, we unpack the science of how female physiology truly works. Understanding these differences is not about division — it’s about precision. When we recognise the unique rhythms of the female body, we can train smarter, support health better, and build resilience for the long term.

’So you want to start Keto? Let’s do it properly ’

Ever wondered how to actually start keto without feeling awful by day three? In this episode, I share a real-life conversation from my morning walk and guide you through a grounded, sustainable keto transition. We cover protein, fats, electrolytes, hydration, training adjustments, and mindset — so you can shift your metabolism with confidence, not chaos. Practical, honest, and rooted in physiology.

Do we need a Cortisol detox?

Cortisol detox is trending — but do we really need to cleanse a stress hormone? In this episode of HolistiQ, Sara unpacks what’s actually happening when women experience stubborn bloating, midlife weight gain, and feeling wired yet exhausted. This is a science-grounded, compassionate look at cortisol regulation, menopause, stress, and metabolic safety — and why fat loss happens best when the body feels secure, not stressed.

Fat is not the problem!

In this episode, I explain why midlife women need fat - especially omega 3s - to support the brain, hormones, mood and long term health

Thyroid health

If your thyroid tests are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, cold, foggy, or stuck, this episode is for you.
In this episode of HolistiQ Health & Nutrition, Sara explains what the thyroid really does, why levothyroxine doesn’t always improve symptoms, and how stress, gut health, nutrients, and menopause all influence thyroid function.
This is a supportive, plain-English conversation to help you understand your body and ask better questions about your thyroid health.

Why I Created HolistiQ - and why I wrote the books

In this first episode of the HolistiQ podcast, I share my journey, why HolistiQ exists, and why I finally released my books Working With the Body and Built to Endure. We explore female physiology, resilience, and why the body is not broken — it is adapting. This is a space where science meets lived experience.
My Books:
Working With the Body
Built to Endure
Both are available in Kindle and paperback on Amazon.