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The Wellness Connection with Fiona Kane
Real Conversations about things that Matter
All things life and health - physical health, nutrition, mindset, mental health, connection plus society, culture and a little politics with Fiona Kane, experienced and qualified Nutritionist, Holistic Counsellor and Mind Body Eating Coach
Frank discussions about how to achieve physical and mental well being.
I talk about all things wellness including nutrition, exercise, physical and mental health, relationships, connections, grief, success and failure and much more.
Some episodes are my expertise as a nutritionist and holistic counsellor and some are me chatting to other experts or people with interesting health or life stories. My goal is to give you practical and useful info to improve your health and tidbits that you may find inspiring and that may start discussions within your circle of friend/family.
Episodes
159 episodes
Censorship, COVID, AHPRA and the Fight for Honest Healthcare | Ep. 158
Fiona Kane dives into how politics, culture, and censorship have reshaped the way we talk about health. She shares her personal reaction to seeing iconic voices shift their stance, why the pandemic years opened her eyes, and how regulators and ...
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The Subtle Symptoms We Ignore: A Reminder to Listen to Your Body | Ep. 157
Fiona Kane shares eye-opening personal experiences that reveal how our bodies often send quiet warnings we miss. From a kidney infection without the usual pain to precancerous skin spots she almost overlooked, Fiona shows how subtle symptoms ca...
Finland’s 25-Year Gender Study Shocks the World: What It Really Found | Ep. 156
In this episode of The Wellness Connection, Fiona Kane breaks down a new peer-reviewed study from Finland that tracked every gender-referred adolescent in the country for up to 25 years. The findings suggest that psychiatric needs didn’t improv...
Inside the Manosphere: What Louis Theroux Didn’t Show You | Ep. 155
The Netflix series Inside the Manosphere has sparked a lot of conversation, and Louis Theroux’s take on this online world has brought even more attention to how extreme male influencers are shaping some young men. In this episode, we unpack why...
7 Signs You’re Low in Vitamin B12 (And Why It Matters More Than You Think) | Ep. 154
Vitamin B12 plays a major role in your energy, mood, memory, nerve health and red blood cell formation - yet B12 deficiency is one of the most overlooked health issues. The tricky part is that its symptoms often mimic other deficiencies, especi...
Heart Disease in Women: 8 Silent Signs You Should Never Ignore | Ep. 153
Heart disease remains the leading cause of illness and death for women, yet the warning signs are often missed or dismissed. In this episode, we take a clear and practical look at how heart disease shows up differently in women, why it’s so oft...
Political Polarisation, Women’s Rights and Free Speech: A Closer Look at Grace Tame, Iran and Today’s Culture Wars | Ep. 152
Public debate feels more heated than ever, and this episode unpacks why.We break down how political polarisation is shaping conversations about women’s rights, identity, free speech and global events, and why so many people now feel p...
Celebrity Influence: Why We Idolise Influencers (And Why It Can Be a Problem) | Ep. 151
Why do we trust celebrities, influencers, and so-called “experts” so easily?In this episode of The Wellness Connection, Fiona Kane talks about celebrity influence and why it’s so easy to idolise influencers, actors, musicians and public...
International Women’s Day 2026: What We’re Not Allowed to Talk About | Ep. 150
International Women’s Day should be a time to celebrate women, honour progress, and acknowledge the work still ahead. But today, Fiona Kane explores the uncomfortable truth: not all women are included anymore.In this episode of The Well...
Iran vs US News: How Polarization Shapes the Way We React to Global Events | Ep. 149
In this episode, Fiona Kane shares her thoughts on the latest Iran vs US news and why so many people respond to world events through the lens of political polarization. She talks about the hope for positive change in Iran, how reactions from th...
Brainwashing and Language Control: How We’re Being Manipulated | Ep. 148
In this episode of the Wellness Connection, Fiona Kane reacts to Buck Sexton’s book on modern brainwashing and explores how indoctrination, propaganda and language manipulation are shaping today's cultural debates.Fiona breaks down the ...
Why Young Women Are Being Radicalised: The Grace Tame “Globalise the Intifada” Moment | Ep. 147
A public controversy has erupted after former Australian of the Year, Grace Tame appeared at a pro-Gaza rally and twice chanted, “From Gadigal to Gaza, globalise the intifada.” In this episode of the Wellness Connection Podcast, Fiona Kan...
The First $2M Detransitioner Lawsuit Explained: What It Means for Teens, Parents and Healthcare | Ep. 146
A major legal milestone in gender medicine just happened: a young detransitioner has won a $2 million lawsuit after being approved for medical transition as a minor. In this episode of the Wellness Connection, Fiona Kane breaks down what this c...
Rental Family, Politics & Grievance Culture: A Deep Dive with Fiona Kane | Ep. 145
Join Fiona Kane on the Wellness Connection Podcast as she explores culture, politics, and personal growth. In this episode, Fiona shares her thoughts on the film Rental Family, discussing the fascinating culture clash in Japan and what we can l...
Misguided Compassion & Suicidal Empathy: Why Western Society is Losing Sight of Real Victims | Ep. 144
In this episode of The Wellness Connection Podcast, Fiona Kane discusses misguided compassion and suicidal empathy - when empathy is directed in the wrong places, creating harm in society, mental health, and communities. Drawing on cultural tre...
Oprah’s “Obesity Gene” Comment: Is Weight Gain Genetics or Choice? | Ep. 143
Welcome back to The Wellness Connection. After a much-needed break, Fiona Kane returns with a deep dive into a headline topic everyone’s been talking about: Oprah’s claim about the “obesity gene.”In this episode, Fiona unpacks the conve...
Bondi Beach Massacre, Grief, And Speaking Plainly | Ep. 142
Let’s talk plainly about Bondi, grief, and courage. Fiona opens her heart about the massacre at Bondi Beach, why words matter, and what it means to stand with the Jewish community without hiding behind vague language. This isn’t a debate about ...
What Is Motivation? The Real Truth Behind How It Actually Works | Ep. 141
What is motivation? In this episode, Fiona Kane breaks down the truth about how motivation really works, and why waiting to “feel motivated” holds you back.She explains why motivation actually follows action, how discipline creates momen...
GLP-1 Medications Explained: What They Do, How They Work, and the Risks | Ep. 140
GLP-1 medications explained in a simple and relatable way. In this episode, Fiona breaks down how drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and other GLP-1 agonists actually work, why they’ve become so popular, and the real risks people need to understand....
Why You Shouldn’t Build Your Identity Around Your Pain | Ep. 139
In this episode of the Wellness Connection Podcast, Fiona Kane talks about the hidden dangers of building your identity around your wounds. Inspired by a powerful quote from RaQuel Hopkins, Fiona explains why holding on to your pain can keep yo...
How to Build Emotional Capacity for Better Mental Health | Ep. 138
In this episode of the Wellness Connection Podcast, Fiona Kane dives into how to build emotional capacity to improve mental health. She discusses why our society often celebrates emotional fragility instead of strength, and how understanding yo...
All Your Body Systems Are Connected: What Your Symptoms Are Really Telling You | Ep. 137
Welcome to the Wellness Connection Podcast! I’m Fiona Kane, and in this episode, we explore how every system in your body is connected and why understanding this can change how you manage your health.From urinary tract infections and mo...
How to Eat for Better Digestion: Simple Mindful Eating Hacks | Ep. 136
Struggling with indigestion, reflux, or bloating? It might not just be what you eat - it’s how you eat. In this episode of the Wellness Connection Podcast, Fiona Kane explains the importance of eating mindfully and how activating your body’s re...
How to Turn Stress Into Strength: Managing Stress the Healthy Way | Ep. 135
Stress isn’t always the enemy, it can actually help you grow. In this episode of The Wellness Connection, Fiona Kane explains how to harness stress so it works for you, not against you. Learn how your mindset can change the way your body respon...
The Importance of Telling the Truth: Why Honest Conversations Lead to Real Growth | Ep. 134
In this episode of The Wellness Connection Podcast, Fiona Kane talks about the powerful difference between telling people what they want to hear and telling the truth that helps them grow.Inspired by a quote from Thomas Sowell, Fiona sh...