Are you a nutritional therapist or a student of nutritional therapy? The IHCAN magazine Podcast delivers the expert education, insights, and inspiration you love from our magazine and events—all in a digestible 45-minute format. Hosted by Kirsten Chick, a nutritional therapist with 20 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, writing, and leading workshops. Brought to you in collaboration with IHCAN magazine , IHCAN Conferences, and the IHCAN Summit.
VJ Hamilton is a nutritional therapist and FM practitioner with a specialist interest in alopecia aerata and other autoimmune conditions. In this episode, VJ shares her own experience with alopecia aerata, some of the knowledge she has gained, as well as the key tools and tests she uses in her practice now. Along the way, she describes the miniature organs that are our hair follicles, autoimmune concepts like molecular mimicry, and the importance of finding time for joy. -- This episode is sponsored by Metagenics . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S5 Ep3: 'Optimising Gut Health with Personalised Prebiotics' featuring Hannah Braye Registered Nutritionist (BANT)
Originally broadcast as a webinar on 10 March 2026, Hannah explores the latest evidence and practical strategies for using personalised prebiotics to optimise gut health. You will learn how to utilise prebiotic interventions to enhance clinical outcomes and deliver truly personalised nutrition advice. To download the slides to watch along, visit: https://www.ihcansummit.co.uk/downloads/2026/webinars/optimising-gut-health-webinarslides.pdf This episode is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, find out more at invivohealthcare.com -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S5 Ep 2: 'Timing Is Everything: The Science of Circadian Alignment' featuring Adriano dos Santos, MSc, rNutr, IFMCP, MBOG, RSM
Adriano dos Santos is the Circadian Nutritionist and Sleep Expert - and so much more. Circadian alignment is not just important for shift workers, it’s something we all need to pay attention to. It’s a crucial factor in health and disease prevention, and something we can actively modify every day. Adriano has one foot in groundbreaking academic research, and the other firmly grounded in clinical practice. This is a unique position to be able to make a difference to the people he is working with, and nutrition and lifestyle medicine as a whole. And he’s happy to share what he is learning and how he implements that in practice so we can all benefit. In this episode we delve into both the academic and the practical aspects in Adriano’s work, and it’s a fascinating and inspiring ride. In his spare time, Adriano actively supports Children of Heroes, and you can too here: https://childrenofheroes.donorsupport.co/page/donations?fundraiser=NDCHLWTM&member=SMVRUPLU - This episode is sponsored by Metagenics . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S5 Ep 1: 'Omega-3s in Practice: Health, Conversion & Sustainable Choices' featuring Keri Briggs
Keri Briggs, nutritionist at Lamberts Healthcare, is here to talk all things omega 3. We discuss the problems people might have converting ALA to EPA and DHA, what that actually means, a number of reasons why that's important, and what you can do about it. Keri updates us on the latest research into cardiovascular, joint and skin health, alongside mental health and cognitive function, in relation to fish oil. And then provides some insights into sustainability that will hopefully change the way you recommend/take omega 3 oils forever. This podcast is sponsored by Lamberts Healthcare . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep 12: ‘Cracking the Code on Chronic UTIs’ featuring Beverley Sarstedt
In this episode, nutritional therapist and FM practitioner Beverley Sarstedt takes us on a deep dive into urinary tract infections, an area she has been specialising in for the last 5 years. Beverley explains just how severe and debilitating symptoms can be, why UTIs can get missed, and what some of the potential causes are. She shares with us the fascinating insights she has learnt from working with Ruth Kriz, including common genetic SNPs and their implications, as well as some key tools in her toolbox for supporting adults and children with cystitis. - This episode is sponsored by Metagenics . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep 11: ‘Beyond the Shake: the Power of Protein Powders’ featuring Emma Burton
Emma Burton is a Nutritional Therapist at NuZest, and so is perfectly placed to give all the inside information on protein powders. We go down the rabbit hole of production methods and unnecessary excipients, which Emma explains clearly and succinctly. And then move on to all the functional extras you might find in a protein powder blend. Emma also describes why protein powders can be so useful to include, and shares some delicious - and unusual - recipe ideas. This podcast is sponsored by Nuzest . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep 10: 'The Natural Heart Doctor: Rethinking Cardiology from the Inside Out' featuring Dr Jack Wolfson
Dr Jack Wolfson is the Natural Heart Doctor, and he really does take that seriously. In today's episode, Dr. Jack tells us how he went from traditional cardiologist to questioning his entire approach to medicine and heart health, and we discuss why more cardiologists haven't done this. He talks us through the tests worth having and the tests that are not. He explains why environmental toxins including plastics and molds can be such a problem for cardiovascular health, right down to issues with plaque and cholesterol clearance. But what shines through most is Dr. Jack's belief in and commitment to natural living, and how important it is to get those foundations in place. This podcast is sponsored by Vibrant Wellness . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep 9: ‘Plastic-Free Periods: Health, Cotton, and Change’ featuring Dr Nuthana
Dr Nuthana is a Public Health Doctor and ambassador for Natracare, who produce tampons, pads, liners and wipes made of unbleached, unperfumed organic cotton, and which are all plastic-free. Dr Nuthana explains why this is so important for the health of the individual, of the (mostly women) cotton farm workers, and of the planet. And we discuss how to challenge and change the dominance of products containing plastic and toxic chemicals. For Dr Nuthana, it largely comes down to having more conversations, and asking for what we want. So let’s all talk more about periods, about incontinence, and about what we want and don’t want in our intimate areas. This episode is sponsored by Natracare . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep 8: 'The Balanced Practice: Build a Business You Love (Without Burning Out)' featuring Dr Cherry Wills
Cherry Wills is a Nutritional Therapist with a great deal of wisdom and experience to share about running a practice. Cherry gives some fantastic advice on how to build and maintain a busy practice without burning out. This includes tips on how to reframe marketing your business, streamline your workload, build a community of support, and stay focussed on doing what you love. Along the way, Cherry tells us how she became CEO of Metabolic Balance UK, Australia and New Zealand, and how that has benefitted her own practice. The episode is sponsored by Metabolic Balance - http://www.metabolic-balance.co.uk/ -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep7: ‘Untangling the Brain: Inflammation, Neurodiversity & Hope’ featuring Lucinda Miller MH MRNI MGNI
Lucinda Miller is a naturopath, functional medicine practitioner and Clinical Lead at Nature Doc. In this fascinating episode, Lucinda talks us through two case studies that illustrate how neuroinflammation can impact cognitive function, mental health and energy, sometimes to devastating effect. And that if we can work out the factors that have led to that level of inflammation, and how to unravel the story, then there is hope. Lucinda also shares some of the resources available for practitioners and parents working with neurodiversity, and her key tips for broadening a restrictive diet. - This episode is sponsored by Metagenics . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep6: 'The Truth About Coffee: Health, Polyphenols & Clean Roasting' featuring Alex Higham and Alex Manos
Alex Higham and Alex Manos are true coffee aficionados, and talk us through the research on coffee's many potential health benefits, and the polyphenols that play such a huge role. We discuss why coffee has had such a bad rap in the past, and why quality is key. Al (Higham) explains how to optimise that polyphenol content and reduce mycotoxins at every stage, including how the coffee is grown, harvested, transported, stored and roasted. And they answer that most controversial of questions: how to make - and enjoy - that perfect cup of coffee. - This episode is sponsored by Exhale Coffee -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep5: 'Pearls of Wisdom: From Sea to Supplement'
Stephen Kavanagh is a marine biologist who has worked in every aspect of the oyster industry, from oyster nurseries through to farmers markets, and now the food supplement industry. He is as passionate about marine conservation as he is about the nutritional importance of oysters to human health. This makes for a fascinating conversation, ranging from woolly mammoths to antioxidants to oyster and kelp restoration projects. This podcast is sponsored by Marine Healthfoods . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep4: 'Mould Matters: Investigating Hidden Health Risks' featuring Jeff Charlton
Environmental hygienist Jeff Charlton has an impressive amount of expertise in mould investigation and remediation. In this episode, Jeff explains how he works alongside clients and healthcare practitioners to reduce the inflammagen load that may be contributing to poor health. We talk about hidden moulds, Tight Building Syndrome, the problems they can cause, and some of the things you can do about it. Jeff also describes his client-centred approach, and shares his personal experiences with mould exposure. This episode is sponsored by Building Forensics . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep3: ‘Working with Kryptopyrroluria (KPU)’ featuring Gilian Crowther MA (Oxon), FBANT, mANP, mNNA, CNHC reg.
Gilian Crowther is a Nutritional Therapist and Naturopath specialising in complex multisystem disorders, and today brings her expertise in working with Kryptopyrroluria (KPU). Gilian explains what KPU is, and the various impacts it can have, especially within the mitochondria. We then look a little deeper at some of the nutrients potentially affected, such as zinc, manganese and B6, the various functions haem plays, and some new insights into copper. Gilian also shares some useful considerations around testing and putting protocols together. Listen to more of Gilian at June's Virtual IHCAN Conference, for more information and to book your ticket visit ihcanconferences.co.uk/june-2025 This podcast is sponsored by Metagenics . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep2: 'Restoring Cellular Health with Phospholipid and Fatty Acid Therapy' featuring Justine Stenger
Justine Stenger of BodyBio specialises in mitochondria medicine, phospholipids and fatty acids, and today's topic is Restoring Cellular Health with Phospholipid and Fatty Acid Therapy. Justine provides insights into mitochondrial function and health that bridge biochemistry and quantum physics, and then grounds that in practical ways to support the body's vitality and flow. We discuss the different types of phospholipids and essential fatty acids and the various roles they play, alongside the way we absorb and produce light, the electrical nature of the body, and the people who have inspired Justine's fascination with membranes. This episode is sponsored by BodyBio . -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S4 Ep 1: 'Sleep, Light and the Microbiome' featuring Adriano dos Santos, BSc, rNutr, AFMCP, MBOG, RSM, ESIM
Adriano dos Santos is a Functional Registered Nutritionist who focuses on nutritional therapy for patients with metabolic syndrome, particularly those suffering from digestive issues and sleep disturbances. For Adriano, the fundamentals start with sleep, and he is on a quest to help people improve the quality of their night time rest. In doing so, he takes the gut-mind connection several steps further with his research on how light impacts the gut microbiota and, in turn, impacts sleep. Adriano shares with us some of the insights he’s learnt from his research, and how he’s translating that to help his clients in practice. This takes the conversation from chronotypes and peripheral clocks, to when to eat dinner, and how to support the gut microbiota. Both Adriano and his research are buzzing with possibility, and it’s exciting to see where his research will take us. Adriano joins us again at the virtual IHCAN Conference in June, with his talk ‘Darkness of Light Exposure: Light, Circadian Rhythms, and Microbiota for Chronic Disease Management’ - for more information, and to book your ticket, visit https://www.ihcanconferences.co.uk/june-2025/ This podcast is sponsored by Nutri Advanced. Relax and reclaim your daily calmness and clarity with MetaRelax, the 3-in1 formula for stress, fatigue and muscle tension. www.nutriadvanced.co.uk -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S3 Ep 12: 'Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and their impact on hormones' featuring Bernie Harrison
In today’s episode of the IHCAN podcast, BioCare’s Bernie Harrison brings us the ABCs of EDCs. Bernie explains to podcast host Kirsten Chick why EDCs (Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals) are so prevalent in our environment, and their impact on hormones and health. Bernie then provides lifestyle and nutrition tips to help reduce EDCs and their impact, including some great pointers for liver and detox support. Bernie also describes the influences that brought her to study nutrition, and the people who are inspiring her work today. This podcast is sponsored by BioCare. By understanding the connections between genetics, body systems and lifestyles, BioCare creates effective food supplements, to support their customers health issues; made in the UK, without unnecessary additives. They share their knowledge with others, offering free support, advice and education for all. Because at BioCare, they care, as they always have, about shaping a healthier society. https://www.biocare.co.uk/ -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S3 Ep 11: ‘Supplementation in Modern Nutrition’ featuring Ed Joy from Bionutri
On today’s IHCAN podcast episode, Kirsten Chick is talking with Bionutri’s Ed Joy, naturopath and ethnobotanist, as well as Sue McGarrigle and Rosie Rayner, both nutritional therapists and naturopaths on the Bionutri techinical team. The topic is supplementation in modern nutrition, with Ed and Sue sharing some of their novel ingredient takeaway gems from years of experience working in the manufacture of food supplements. These include mastic gum, human strain Lactobacillus and cinnamon, the importance of supplement quality and design, and of our relationship with plants and plant medicine. This episode is sponsored by Bionutri, find out more at www.bionutri.co.uk -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S3 Ep 10: ‘IBS and IBD Overlap in Clinical Practice: The Role of the Gut Microbiome and Probiotics’ featuring Nadia Lyons from OptiBac
Originally broadcast as a webinar on 6 August 2024, this podcast explores the function of the gut microbiome in IBS and IBD, the impact of microbial dysbiosis and the overlap between both conditions. It discusses how to classify and manage their symptoms and look at the latest scientific research that addresses specific probiotic strains to reduce and manage the severity of IBS symptoms and manage IBD remission. Probiotic research is emerging as a complementary approach to support remission, reduce inflammatory markers, and improve the mucosal lining. To download the slides to watch along, visit: https://www.ihcanconferences.co.uk/downloads/2024/webinars/ibsandibd-presentationslides.pdf This episode is sponsored by OptiBac, learn more at https://www.optibacprobiotics.com/uk/ -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
S3 Ep 9: ‘Nutrigenomics in practice’ featuring Anne Pemberton
Anne Pemberton is a functional medicine and nutrigenomics practitioner and trauma informed medical intuitive, and author of “Using nutrigenomics within personalised nutrition”. We talk about how the field of nutrigenomics has evolved in recent years, and how Anne has been at the forefront of setting out how to use DNA tests meaningfully in practice. Anne discuss epigenetics, neurotransmitters, methylation, leaky gut and brain cells, neurodiversity, energetics, trauma, and so much more, peppered with generous gems of knowledge and wisdom along the way. “So in effect you might give a folate or a B12 to help methylation for an example. But that isn’t truly what it’s about at all because there are all levels of what makes us sick, what makes the methylation cycle work ineffectively. And so we have to look at all those levels. So we’re looking at nutrition, lifestyle, minds, psyche... and then you’ve got to look at the environment that you’re in as well. What are the environmental triggers for causing gene expression?” This episode is sponsored by Nutri Advanced, learn more at https://www.nutriadvanced.co.uk/ To buy Anne Pemberton's book, Using Nutrigenomics within Personalized Nutrition: A Practitioner's Guide (Personalized Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine for Healthcare Practitioners) , visit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Using-Nutrigenomics-Pemberton-Anne/dp/1848194137 -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.
