Seed and Flourish Naturopathy

Your Burnout recovery plan 👉

Exhausted, overwhelmed, emotionally drained? It could be you need a burnout recovery plan.

Burnout can weave its way into every aspect of your life, leaving us with symptoms like fatigue and exhaustion, a feeling of dissatisfaction, headaches, less than ideal diet choices, and disrupted sleep patterns.

While burnout isn’t a medical condition as such it has been described as “physical, emotional or mental exhaustion, accompanied by decreased motivation, lowered performance and negative attitudes towards oneself and others.”

In my 20’s I experienced burnout and luckily was referred to a Naturopath who helped me understand why and what I could do about it. I recovered and never looked back. This experience and the results I found sparked in my interest in herbal medicine and nutritional therapy, leading me to change career and become a Naturopath myself.

Burnout is more than just a stressful job, work-life imbalance, or burning the candle at both ends. I understand the challenges of burnout and I’m here to support you. My approach addresses the root causes of burnout, helping you reclaim your energy and start thriving again. From personalised herbal tonics to tailored lifestyle and diet recommendations, I help to provide the tools you need to recover, energise and thrive again.

Don’t let burnout control your life. Reach out today and take the first step towards a healthier, energised and more balanced you. Together, we can help restore your vitality and happiness.

Ref: APA Dictionary of Psychology

Why you should consider preconception care ...

Preconception Care is about living well and conceiving well. Did you know that right at the time of conception, your baby's genetic blueprint is set? This blueprint plays such a huge role in their future health, learning abilities, vulnerabilities, and even the health of their future children. It's amazing to think that this blueprint is the strongest predictor of their future health and that it can be influenced by what you and your partner are exposed to during the three or more months before conception.

Diet, lifestyle, and environmental toxins are all things that can positively or negatively affect this tiny code. That's why preconception care is so important. Naturopathic preconception care involves helping you clean up your diet, manage stress, and improve both male and female fertility factors, giving your future baby the best start possible. Plus, you'll gain personalised support tailored to your unique needs and health circumstances. It's all about reducing risk and creating the best possible environment for your future baby to grow.

Start now and build a strong, healthy foundation for your growing family. I've got so many resources to help you out—from private consultations and e-books to complete fertility packages. Let's work together on this beautiful journey.

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Naturopath Brisbane | Revitalise with Seed and Flourish
Experienced Naturopath and Natural Fertility Practitioner. Seed and Flourish offers natural support for Male and Female Fertility, IVF, Hormonal imbalance, Digestive issues and Thyroid disorders.
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Check out my latest tips for better sleep during Pregnancy & in the Post-Natal months.

🌙 The Importance of Sleep for New and Expecting Mums 🌙

As a new or expecting mum, you might feel like a good night's sleep is just a dream. But did you know that sleep is crucial for both you and your baby's health? 💤

During sleep, our bodies heal and repair, detoxify, and our brain does some important housekeeping. Not getting enough can significantly affect your wellbeing, especially during pregnancy and early parenthood.

Here are some tips to help you get the rest you need:

✨ Stop eating 12 hours before you want to wake up.
✨ Have your last meal at least 2 hours before bedtime.
✨ Establish a regular calming nighttime routine as often as you can - like reading, breathing exercises, stretching or a warm bath.
✨ Where possible, try to go to bed at the same time every night — your body loves routine!
✨ Avoid caffeine after lunchtime and skip the evening glass of wine if having them – both are major sleep disruptors.
✨ Keep active throughout the day with gentle movement and some fresh air.
✨ Sleep in a dark, cool room.
✨ Leave your phone or device in another room.

🌟 A good night's sleep is essential for your health and your baby's development. It's worth making the effort to create good sleep hygiene practices.

Each of us has unique circumstances that may affect our ability to do all of the above, so we tailor our approach specifically to you.
Ready to improve your sleep? Book a free call with us to see how we can help or schedule a 1:1 consultation.

Let's work together to ensure you and your baby get the rest you deserve. 🌼
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🌟 Big thanks to Natural Parent Magazine for featuring me this month! 🌟

Your Fertility, Hormone & Women's Health Naturopath - The Natural Parent Magazine Nicole Peasnell is a Naturopath and Nutritionist and Founder of Seed and Flourish. No matter what stage of life you’re at, they offer natural...

Are you Pregnant or Post-Partum & experiencing these symptoms?

Navigating pregnancy & the early days of parenthood is an incredible journey, filled with joy, anticipation & sometimes overwhelming fatigue. It’s common to feel tired, experience mood swings, bowel changes & brain fog. However, these symptoms can sometimes be more than just the typical ups and downs of pregnancy & postpartum life. They could be signs of an underactive thyroid, also known as hypothyroidism.

Symptoms of an underactive thyroid include:
👉 Fatigue
👉 Unexplained weight gain
👉 Hair Loss
👉 Dry skin and hair
👉 Constipation
👉 Low libido
👉 Cold hands and feet
👉 Low basal body temperature (your temperature on waking)
👉 Brain Fog
👉 Lowered mood

💡 It’s important to recognize that many of these symptoms can overlap with how we feel during pregnancy or after giving birth, but if you’re experiencing ongoing symptoms, it might be worthwhile to investigate your thyroid health further to truly understand what’s going on.

📋 As a Clinical Naturopath & Nutritionist, I provide detailed thyroid testing looking at ALL of the relevant markers, & develop a safe and natural treatment plan tailored to your to help you feel your best during this precious time.

If you’d like support, please book an appointment or free discovery call to discuss your concerns further.

Thyroid Health & Brassica Veggies: What You Need to Know! 🥬

Curious if your favourite greens affect your thyroid? Here’s the lowdown from a recent comprehensive research review:

👉 What are Brassica Vegetables?

Think cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, turnips, kale, mustard, and wasabi. These veggies are some of our most nutritious, versatile and beneficial for health and disease prevention!

🧐 But: Do They Cause your Thyroid to be underactive?

Historically, there was concern that these veggies might negatively impact thyroid health. This was found to be especially prominent in regions with low iodine levels.

However, more recent studies show that when consumed in reasonable amounts, these veggies are safe for your thyroid, especially if you’re getting enough iodine.

🔥 The Key Takeaway:

If you have thyroid issues then be sure to cook these veggies.

Cooking brassica veggies reduces any potential risk. Want to throw raw kale into that green smoothie? Sure but lightly steam it first, cool and store in the fridge or freezer, ready to use in your next smoothie.

🥦The Bottom Line:

Enjoy your brassica veggies as part of a balanced diet without worrying about your thyroid health. Just make sure you cook them if you’re eating them often and ensure you’re getting enough iodine!

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1 in 6 globally struggle with Infertility.

Let’s raise awareness around infertility, acknowledge the struggle for many, and promote education for those going through it and for those supporting them.

Let them know they are not alone.

You can share this post or my previous post to help raise awareness.

What you can do …

As it’s world Infertility Awareness Month it’s important to shed light on factors affecting infertility and s***m health is a BIG part of that.

Factors that influence poor s***m quality, count and motility include:

✨ lifestyle factors like smoking, vapes, alcohol, drug use, some medications, and stress

✨ Poor diet or nutrient intake and hydration

✨ Obesity

✨ Environmental toxins eg. chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals

✨ EMFs and Radiation

🌿 The good news is that Naturopathic support can go a long way to improving s***m counts, s***m quality and improve your chances of conception and bringing home a healthy baby.

As a Fertility Naturopath I help with diet, realistic lifestyle modifications, stress management, nutrition and supplement advice - all tailored to your individual needs for helping with infertility.

❓Did you know: we can order you a comprehensive semen analysis that looks at all of the s***m parameters including the quality of DNA within the s***m. This can be crucial information to assist in making changes that can positively improve your chances of conception!

Want to know more or get support ?
Comment HELP below and I’ll be in touch.

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Hi lovely ones! ✨🌿 It’s been a while since I introduced myself, so here’s a little more about me!

I’m Nicole, a passionate Naturopath and Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience. I founded Seed and Flourish from a deep-seated desire to help people to uncover the root causes of their health concerns, to make lasting changes and nurture them towards complete wellness and vitality. 🌱

My passion lies in helping restore and balance hormonal health, improving Fertility outcomes, helping couples or singles to fall pregnant and bring home a healthy baby via natural conception or IVF, supporting clients through pregnancy and their postnatal journey, as well as managing and supporting thyroid, skin and digestive health.🌸

Outside of the clinic I adore being a mum to my wonderful teenage daughter, a loving wife, and a ‘mum’ to our two cheeky dogs. I love taking pilates classes, preparing nourishing meals, travelling, and finding peace in nature—whether camping by the beach, skiing, walking the dogs or simply unwinding by the sea, my ultimate happy place! 🌊

I look forward to supporting you as we move towards vibrant health and wellbeing together! Join me in a consultation, free discovery call, or comment below if you want to know more. 🌿💕

Happy Mothers Day to All 💛

NEW Services Announcement!

I’m happy to announce we have just launched some 3 new acute health services !

Whether you’re a new or existing client we have something for you.

Connect with us to access natural healthcare support and a tailored individualised approach to your health needs.

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DM “YES” for more info! 👇

Lest we Forget.

Clinic is closed today for Anzac Day.

RECIPE : Healthy Energy Boosting Lactation Cookies!

Making these nutrient rich and utterly delicious energy and lactation cookies are a fab way to help mums by providing a little energy boosting snack, or as a lactation cookie to help with postnatal care.

Don’t worry even if you’re not breastfeeding - these are a popular snack for the whole family or friends to enjoy! They help to provide sustainable energy for both tired parents and active kids! Win win.

These babies are free from gluten, dairy, eggs and soy and are vegan so can be a great option when there are intolerances in the family.

Check out the recipe in my new Blog Post (link in Bio), share with a friend or Save so you can fine it later.

Do you experience these symptoms?

I feel you! Menopause and the perimenopausal years can throw up a host of symptoms. Not everyone will experience them all, they may fluctuate as you move through perimenopause and menopause, and severity can vary from mild to severe BUT they can really disrupt your quality of life.

Common symptoms include:

💫 hot flushes and night sweats
💫 insomnia
💫 fatigue and low motivation
💫 headaches and migraines
💫 mood changes and irritability
💫 forgetfulness
💫 dryness of membranes (yep down there!)

But there are many more 🤦‍♀️

🙌 The good news is that with Naturopathic and Nutritional and Dietary support strategies you can potentially reduce the severity and impact of these symptoms on your well-being. ✅

👉 If you’re in Brisbane come along to my “Moody, Munchies & the Big M” workshop on April 27 to find how you can be supported naturally through perimenopause and menopause. Ticket link below.
👉Or you can also catch me in clinic where I work with you 1:1 and get you feeling yourself again.

🔗Tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/munchies-moody-and-the-big-m

LETS MAKE IT GREAT!

Menopause is a natural time of transition.

Most women reach menopause between 45-55 yrs with the average age 50-51, however some reach menopause in their 30’s and early 40’s and early menopause can occur in some situations.

So if we are going to potentially spend up to 1/3 of our lives in menopause let’s make it really great!

There are many symptoms associated with the shift in hormones during these years and it can feel like a roller coaster but I want you to know that there’s so much we can offer from a Naturopathic and Nutritional perspective to help with symptom management and support your quality of life.

It’s too long a time to not feel your best!

If you want to empower yourself with more help I’ll be teaming up with Angela .aus on April 27 to host a workshop letting you in on what’s going on with your body and the secrets of natural management during this time. Comment YES below for the ticket link.

With the right guidance you can overcome the challenges of hormonal changes and my 1:1 online Naturopathic consultations can help you get started if you need more support.

Are you experiencing mood swings, insomnia, hot flushes or sleep disturbances?

If you are approaching perimenopause or are now in menopause you may be experiencing one or more of these symptoms more frequently.

There are many symptoms associated with the intricate shifts in hormone balance through the perimenopause and menopause years, and these shifts can be supported through the use of natural medicine, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle choices.

👋 If you’d like to find out how - join Angela Marshall, Acupuncturist .aus and myself, clinical hormone Naturopath for our upcoming informative workshop exploring natural ways to support yourself through perimenopause and menopause with ease.

👉 Learn how the intricate balance of hormones shifts during these times and how this relates to the symptoms you may be experiencing.

👉 Receive practical tips for natural approaches you can use to suppor your symptoms - from hot flushes, mood fluctuations, energy, sleep and more.

Empower yourself with knowledge and understanding for a harmonious journey through perimenopause and menopause.

Workshop date: Saturday 27th April, 10am - 12pm
Location: Womb to World, Greenslopes, Brisbane
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/munchies-moody-and-the-big-m
Spaces are limited.

Comment WORKSHOP below for more info.

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Trying to do all the right things but still struggling to fall pregnant? Have you considered working with a naturopath?

Meet Nicole, founder of Seed and Flourish Naturopathy.

"I’ve been a Naturopath now for 20 yrs, and over that time have begun to really hone in on specialising in hormonal health, fertility and post partum health. I work with women a lot but I always include the male partner when we work with fertility because they most definitely are equally important to assess and support. This gives the couple the best chance of conception and bringing home a healthy baby.
I look at underlying reasons for infertility or pregnancy loss, plus offer comprehensive preconception care, pregnancy care, support before/during IVF, & post natal support. With hormonal health I can help in areas like thyroid issues, PCOS, endometriosis, general Infertility and PMS."

With convenient online and telehealth appointments, Nicole is ready to support all parents and parents-to-be across Aust/NZ. She offers 1:1 consultations, thyroid and fertility packages, Fertility DNA Testing, Functional Testing and some fantastic E books.

To get in touch visit or go to www.seedandflourish.com

Coming soon!! 👇

This highly anticipated event is only a month away!

Join our very own Angela and Hormone Naturopath, Nicole Peasnell for an informative workshop exploring natural ways to support yourself through perimenopause and menopause.
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What to Expect:
❤️ Learn about the intricate hormonal changes during this phase of life- Explore potential symptoms and discover natural approaches for support and relief
❤️ Receive practical tips on diet and lifestyle modifications tailored to enhance your mood, energy and overall well-being
❤️ Understand other ways you can support yourself over this time using natural approaches.

Empower yourself with knowledge and embrace a natural path to a harmonious menopausal journey. Book your spot (via our website) for an insightful evening filled with wisdom, support, and empowerment. We look forward to sharing this empowering space with you.

Know someone who gets bad period pain? You need to know this….👉

‼️With regular periods you may experience some mild cramping and pain from the contraction of the uterus but with Endometriosis the pain can be severe and debilitating and can last a lot longer than the period itself.

❓What is Endo?
Endo is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of your uterus (which sheds when you have a period) grows in areas of the body outside of the uterine cavity. There is lots of inflammation involved which can also add the the pain experienced.

💥 Endo Pain
The degree of pain in Endo can be far worse than what is expected or considered normal and it can be a progressive condition which can worsen over time.

🎗️Endo affects approximately 1 in 7 Australians assigned female at birth and given its Endometriosis Awareness Month let’s spread the word because this condition sadly can go undiagnosed for many many years. During that time these women can suffer debilitating pain and experience long term effects of scarring, adhesions, fertility concerns, and debilitating pain.

🙌 We can do better.

📣 Share these posts, or talk to your loved ones, friends and family about this if you suspect they may suffer from period pain or other Endo symptoms (see my previous post for the top 7 symptoms). Share in any case but especially if their symptoms sound worse than you would expect.

☀️Together we can shine a light on this condition and help support these women.

💛 Like, Tag or Share if you agree or want to help spread the word.

A Guide to how you can work with us 👉

Is you’re not sure where to start you can book a Free Discovery call where we can chat about what you would like help with, explain how we can help and for you to see if we are a good fit for you as well.

If you’re ready to get started you can book a 1:1 consultation. We have 2 options to choose between: Fertility & Naturopathy

If you’re looking to conceive our Fertility 1:1 consultations are the best option for you. These consultations are suitable for singles and couples.
We support you no matter how you’re trying to conceive - whether that’s natural fertility or preparing for IVF/ART.

Our Naturopathy consultations are designed to support you with any heath concerns (other than Fertility).

Our DNA Grow Baby package allows for functional testing and a results consultation to discuss the findings and prepare your treatment plan.

Our cost-effective packages for Thyroid health and Preconception Care allow you to access the assistance and support you deserve.

You can count on us to provide you with individualised care, supportive and realistic treatment plans and solutions for your health needs.