The Educate & Empower Podcast
Where women are guided, grounded, and gracefully reminded that every season of life deserves care.
Welcome to The Educate & Empower Podcast , a space where clinical wisdom meets soulful conversation. Hosted by Rebecca East, Nurse Practitioner, CEO & and Founder of The Holistic Care Collective, this podcast is your companion through The Seasons of Her, from puberty to pre-pregnancy, postpartum to perimenopause, and every chapter in between.
Each episode invites you to explore the connection between body, mind, and purpose, blending evidence-based women’s health, honest storytelling, and heartfelt empowerment. Whether you’re navigating hormonal changes, rediscovering your identity, or learning how to truly care for yourself, you’ll find insight, compassion, and community here.
Through real conversations with health experts, thought leaders, and women just like you, Bec brings education to light and empowerment to life, so you can move through every season feeling informed, confident, and deeply supported.
✨ Because when women are educated and empowered, everything changes.
The Educate & Empower Podcast
21. The Gut-Hormone Connection with Emily Argus
In this episode of the Educate & Empower Podcast, Bec is joined by pharmacist and gut health advocate Emily Argus for a down-to-earth and insightful chat about the powerful connection between gut health and hormones.
They dive into:
- Emily’s journey into pharmacy and what inspired her
- The link between gut health and hormone regulation - and why it matters at every stage of life
- The role of probiotics, the different forms they come in, and how to know what’s right for you
- Why a one-size-fits-all approach to gut health doesn’t work - and how individualised care is key
Whether you're navigating hormonal shifts, dealing with gut symptoms, or just curious about how it all ties together, this episode is packed with practical insights and empowering advice.