The Natural Doctors podcast

The Natural Doctors optimise their approach to optimising your healing and recovery from injury, surgery and illness. With the right foundations and supports you can beat the standard timelines and be back to thriving with their natural toolkit 

The Natural Doctors interview Sophie Trew, a Breathwork Coach and Holistic Healing Guide who helps people move from chronic stress and disconnection into calm, resilience, and empowered healing. After being diagnosed with blood cancer at 23, she began a deep dive into integrative health, training globally in breath work, trauma-informed care, and mind-body healing.
In this episode, Sophie shares:
✨ How breathwork supports health mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually
✨ What her cancer journey taught her about healing and resilience
✨ Practical tools for nervous system regulation, better sleep, and more energy

In this episode, Jess and Xandra dive into the beauty and meaning of autumn as a season of abundance and nourishment. As the leaves turn and nature slows, this is our reminder to come back to ourselves, support our immunity and build our inner defences.

They explore the Traditional Chinese Medicine view of autumn as the season of the lungs. This is the time for breathing deeply, letting go of what no longer serves us and strengthening the emotional and physical foundations that keep us well through the colder months.

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We are all biologically unique and need to move beyond one-size-fits all medicine. The Natural Doctors look at how to identify your individual drivers and root causes and experience truly personalised medicine.

Change your mindset, change your life! In this episode, Jess and Xandra dive into one of their biggest passions - learning how to truly influence your life and shift into a positive, abundant and happy mindset. 

It might look like magic but it’s really the power of intentional change! They’ll be sharing what they’ve been working on lately and the incredible, almost magical results that have followed.

In this episode we dive into the hot topic of weight-loss injections like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. We explore how these drugs work, why they can be effective and the emerging side effects and concerns that are beginning to surface. 

We then shift the focus to the bigger picture of metabolic health, unpacking what both insulin resistance and leptin resistance really mean and why they can make weight loss so difficult. 

Finally, we share natural and empowering strategies to trigger weight loss without injections that The Natural Doctors have themselves used with great success. From li...

In this episode, Jess & Xandra, The Natural Doctors, reveal their top tips for staying vibrant, healthy, and energised as the years go by. From cutting your risk of chronic disease to boosting your health span (not just your life span), this is your no-nonsense guide to graceful, powerful ageing - naturally.

In this episode, we dive into the world of gluten - what it actually is, why gluten-related issues are on the rise and the many ways it can show up in the body, from digestive problems to fatigue and brain fog. We explore how to test for gluten sensitivity or intolerance and share practical tips on living a healthy, balanced and enjoyable gluten-free life.

ADHD has become an epidemic. We discuss its roots, tips for managing it and a functional medicine perspective. We look at the impact of dopamine, gut health, brain health, nutrient imbalances, genetics, environmental toxins, and even sleep and blood sugar regulation. ADHD symptoms are often a signal, not just a diagnosis. We explore how to support lasting focus, calm, and resilience, naturally.

Feeling flat, tired or just not yourself?

We’re diving into the real causes of burnout and low energy from hidden hormones to nutrient gaps.

Discover the gold-standard tests we use in clinic and the natural tools that actually work.

Your energy isn’t lost - it just needs the right spark to come back to life.

Where we've been, what's changed and what we are looking forward to in our lives and our careers. This is our 9 month catchup to get back on track with our fortnightly podcasts and give you the gems we've learned along the way!

Drs Jess and Xandra are thrilled to welcome Jana Danielson, pelvic floor expert and founder of Bloom Better Life, to the podcast!

If you struggle with frequent urination, incontinence or pelvic pain, you will definitely want to tune in to this episode. But what if you suffer with erectile dysfunction? Low back pain? Constipation? Prostate issues? TMJ pain? You might be amazed to know that all of these symptoms could be linked too. 

Diligently doing your pelvic floor exercises? Frustrated that there's been no change in symptoms? It may be the totally wrong way to g...

If you're a parent or planning to start a family, this is an episode you will not want to miss!

Jess and Xandra talk openly about their parenting (and amazing Auntie!) journey and discuss ways to prepare for conception, birth and raising a child.

Discover lots of hacks for parents-to-be to get in the best possible position to conceive a child and then how to nourish themselves and their babies for optimal health. The sisters discuss different types of birth and feeding plus top tips for successful weaning and the amazing power of chiropractic!
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What are the sisters' best health tips and products they're loving right now? Keep listening as they reveal what they've bought for their homes, what their fave foods are right now and what keeps them going when they're feeling tired or run down. 

They discuss what are their must-haves to take on holiday and Jess reveals her current number one health hack for getting a great night's sleep.....particularly if you snore! :)

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Autoimmune diseases are on the rise and the sisters are extremely experienced in supporting patients to look at the root causes of their symptoms and how they can take back control of their own health.

Jess and Xandra discuss the crucial role that diet plays including which foods to prioritise and which to avoid. They highlight the importance of sleep and sunlight and how the impact of stress and trauma can not be overlooked.

The colostrum that Jess loves is Qurdea from SwissBioColostrum and they mention their amazing golden milk recipe, one of the very...

Jess & Xandra wish you a very happy summer solstice....and hope you are having better weather where you are! :)

Are sunbeds bad for you? Is suncream good for you? You may be surprised by the sisters' views in this conversation as they discuss all things summer, including making the most of natural light and the powerful practice of grounding. 

As a highly experienced homeopath, Jess shares her top remedies (and other top tips) for surviving hay fever and they reveal the recipe for their amazingly effective and all-natural insect repellant:

50ml spray bottle Duration: 00:31:48

How to become perfect? Make 1000 mistakes first!

Jess and Xandra open up about the mistakes they’ve made along the way and what they’ve taught them about themselves.   

Find out more about Xandra’s A-Z approach, how to reimagine the humble list and what’s the first thing you should do each day to set yourself up for success. 

They both mention their favourite book “The Wealthy Spirit” by Chellie Campbell and Jess talks about this enlightening NASA study:

NASA's Study on children: How Traditional Schooling Reduces Creative Spark | YourStory

After a very eventful break, Jess and Xandra are back to host another conversation around optimal health and wellbeing.

This time the spotlight is on arthritis - what it is exactly and most importantly, what the body is trying to tell us through this diagnosis.

As always, the gut and the immune system are places to focus our attention so that we can dampen those fires of inflammation and live a flexible, pain-free life despite signs of arthritic wear and tear.

Jess and Xandra use their many years of experience treating patients to...

Dr Jess is delighted to welcome Dr Noyan Muini to her practice as a fellow medical and functional medicine doctor who is passionate about personalised medicine, the power of lifestyle changes and treating the root causes of disease.

As a highly experienced NHS doctor and GP, Dr Noyan's frustrations over the lack of time spent with patients, the limited framework of treatment  and the slow uptake of cutting edge science led him to find functional medicine. And to literally find Dr Jess at a previous Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress! 

Together, they share the same vi...

It’s a topic that more and more people are talking about and considering as a potentially powerful way to support their health. 

Jess and Xandra have a lot of experience with time-restricted eating and have recently tried out longer periods of fasting. They discuss the benefits of the different types of fasting, who should and shouldn’t fast and how to make the whole process as easy as possible.

So many of us become carers in our lifetime, whether that be for children or for parents....or for both. And the physical and emotional responsibilities can take their toll on our health. 

Self-care is not selfish, in fact it's absolutely crucial to preserving our own health so that we can then help those we love. 

Jess and Xandra ask how can you show yourself the love you're showing for someone else? They offer words of encouragement and practical tips to those in the caring role and share their own experiences of looking after others.  Duration: 00:31:27

Detoxing goes way beyond a juice fast or a few visits to the sauna. When you consider what contributes to your toxic burden, Jess and Xandra encourage you  to examine your whole life. Every change you make, however big or small, can make a powerful difference and in this conversation, they show you how.

When it comes to our food, do we think about what's nourishing us and what is harming us?  We can make positive changes easily and cheaply by buying in bulk, going straight to the producer, batch cooking, avoiding inflammatory oils and considering organic wh...

Jess & Xandra are very experienced keto-ers! And this conversation gives them the opportunity to share their knowledge plus lots of useful tips and tricks to get the most out of the ketogenic diet.

Find out exactly what keto is and why it might just be the reset you're looking for. They discuss the various health benefits of keto and the long term rewards, including better metabolic flexibility.

What's that and why should you care? Take a listen and find out!

Dr Jess has created Refresh,  a comprehensive nutrition programme using a ketogenic/low c...

For many of us, winter can be a struggle and although light nights are ahead, Jess and Xandra want to offer their top health hacks for making the most of now!

Jess and Xandra discuss the Circle Of Life and no, that's not the Elton John song! Who and what do you surround yourself with? Who's nourishing you and who's depleting you?What's the environment like that you've created? Do you feel like you have the power to create the life you really want?

The sisters open up about their own support network and how they've had to make some hard decisions in recent years. They explore their own spiritual beliefs and ask "does everything happen as it's meant to?"

In this episode, Jess & Xandra open up about the discomfort (and ultimately, the freedom!) of questioning their fixed beliefs and being willing enough to change.  

Do you withstand a strong opposing voice? Or do you listen and accept the possibility that they might be right? The Covid pandemic taught us so much about questioning the party line, trusting our instincts and finding our own ways to take back control of our health.

Is a research trial really the gold standard? Jess & Xandra discuss the power of their years of clinical experience, of listening to their p...

We're bombarded by approximately 7,000 different toxins each day and our bodies are overloaded. But how many of us take the time to consider how these are affecting our skin, hormone balance, digestive health and weight? And do we know what to do about them?

Jess and Xandra are passionate about living clean and doing it one step at a time. Whether it's thinking about the cleaning products we use in our home, the make-up we put on our face or the water we drink, there's always something we can do to make a positive difference. 

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Are we encouraged to question the status quo? Is healthy debate allowed? Are institutions like our school and medical systems truly set up with our best interests at heart?

Jess and Xandra query everything. And in this episode, inspire you to do the same! They discuss the devastating impact of the Covid pandemic on democratic freedom of speech and our health outcomes.

They look at the amazing research that shows how people can learn very effectively but very differently than our current education structure. And how we can take back control of our own health...

Human beings must be able to adapt to external pressures and stressors in order to survive and thrive. Through conventional medicine and modern technology, our bodies are being suppressed and restrained with potentially devastating consequences. 

 Xandra and Jess discuss the importance of flexibility across three key areas for optimal health.  They discuss the crucial concepts of homeostasis v allostasis and proprioception & nociception. 

Big words but simple philosophies that can make a huge difference to our health!

Jess and Xandra discuss do's and don'ts for Autumn following ancient wisdom, traditional food recommendations and their experience in practice to keep you and your family healthy and happy as the nights draw in. 

What is a healthy diet? We discuss the common food industry myths that we inherently believe as a society and easy habits and changes  to your diet from our clinical experience that will transform your health. 

Xandra describes her own journey to trust her inner confidence and the many ways she helped her sister  overcome her low self esteem and self confidence.  Together they describe their top tips for developing a strong mindset and projecting confidence. 

How to break the cycle of chronic pain and address the root causes. Dr Jess and Xandra share their extensive clinical experience treating chronic pain and showing their patients that by working on their underlying root causes they can break the pattern of pain and heal.

Jess & Xandra’s top 10 list of things they do (mostly) daily to supercharge their health now and in the future…Part 2! 

Jess & Xandra’s top 10 list of things they do (mostly) daily to supercharge their health now and in the future, they didn’t manage it in 30 minutes so part 2 is next time!

The last few years have had some big ups and downs and we've gained a lot of experience and grown a lot. These are some of the things we've learnt which we hope can help you become successful faster!

Sugar is one of the hardest to deal with and most prevalent addictions of the 21st century, how did this happen? Why is it so important to work on our sugar control? and how can you change your own relationship to sugar.  

Jess & Xandra discuss cholesterol, what your tests mean, what other tests are useful, how to change and understand your risks and how to naturally support your cholesterol. Dr Jess has done this with thousands of patients and statins are not the only answer!

Jess and Xandra talk to Dr Scott Sherr from Troscriptions all about the awesome science and patient experiences using methylene blue.  This safe and easy biohack can transform your energy and focus. Troscriptions is available from their clinic. 

Jess & Xandra discuss their favourite ways to make summer great including the best tips for dealing with heat and sun, safe sunscreens, whether you can build sun tolerance and supplements and healthy foods for summer and the benefits of grounding. 

Long COVID has been a common issue in both Jess & Xandra’s clinic. They discuss the research, what they have seen work in their patients and how to recover if COVID has knocked your health off track. 

Jess and Xandra explain the different categories of allergies (food and seasonal), sensitivities and intolerances, how these might be affecting you, how to test for them and how to heal from them. 

Jess & Xandra discuss exactly what inflammation is, how this response goes wrong, what can trigger it, their experiences treating patients with chronic inflammation and how you can reduce it in order to heal

Dr Jess and Dr Xandra discuss the impact that mindset has had on everything in their life and how they stay positive and on track during life's many different setbacks. This is the advice they wish someone had given them growing up!

Dr Jess & Xandra have lost a whopping 7 stone between them and kept it off so losing weight and body confidence is a topic close to their heart. They give you the latest evidence based tips for losing weight and what they found has worked for themselves and hundreds of their patients. 

January and February are dark, cold and damp and many of us struggle with energy levels, mood and our immune health at this time of year. Jess & Xandra discuss how to combat winter bugs and bring up your energy and mood naturally.

Ever wondered why some people look 60 at 80 and some people look 60 at 40? Understand the mechanisms of ageing and how to bio-hack ageing to live your best life and enjoy old age. 

From a live webinar hosted on our YouTube channel. Whether it's yourself or a man that you know and care about, talking about mental health, emotions and the pressures of life is something that isn't always easy. 

Join coaches Phil and Jamie as they discuss how to build purpose, mission and direction into men's lives and how to boost male mental health - an often neglected subject.

An overview of perimenopause and menopause; symptoms and why they occur, the best hormone testing and our top tips for thriving in this important transition period. 

We all struggle at times and feel low, stressed, anxious or overwhelmed. It can be hard to break out of a negative cycle but with the right tools and knowledge it is possible to  live a joyful and fulfilling life whatever you are struggling with. Sending you a lot of love for the holidays. 

Join Jess and Xandra as they give their top tips on getting the most out of the Christmas period and how  they do Christmas, setting you up for a healthy and more successful 2023!

Jess & Xandra talk to Debbie about simple tips to improve your sex life and her recommended sexercises.

From a live webinar recorded in July 2022

Jess & Xandra discuss the impact of stress, simple tips and supports for coping with a busy and overwhelming life and how to regain balance and energy in the modern world. 

Jess and Xandra talk through gut health 101, what you need to know, how it can impact you (even if you don’t have digestive symptoms) and how to change it for the better with simple, daily habits. 

Jess & Xandra talk about the gut-brain axis, simple tips to improve your memory, focus and concentration, the best supplements to support brain function and how to prevent dementia.

Jess & Xandra talk to Dr Steve James to discuss their experience of the pandemic, the current healthcare system and how they would like it to change.

Jess & Xandra discuss their personal and professional experiences of pregnancy and how to have a great birth. They examine the common pitfalls of both breastfeeding and bottle feeding, how to improve your baby’s gut health and weaning. This is a great listen if you would like advice on your own pregnancy journey or how to support friends or family members.

How does sleep deprivation affect us? What is an ideal sleep cycle and how could you improve the amount and quality of your sleep? Jess & Xandra discuss simple hacks for better sleep, sleep apnoea, restless legs and how to deal with shift work.

Want to know why your hormones are out of balance and what might be causing it? Jess & Xandra discuss cycle syncing, peri-menopause, cortisol, thyroid issues, menopause, hormonal problems and how to approach them.

Jess & Xandra in conversation with Toxin expert, best-selling author, public speaker and practitioner of Ecological Medicine Dr Jenny Goodman. She explains what toxins are, common ways we are exposed, how to avoid them and how to detox.

1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. Jess & Xandra discuss their experience of supporting patients and why cancer diagnoses have increased so dramatically. They share what they find helpful in practice, their top tips and advice if you or one of your loved one has been diagnosed with cancer and what may prevent it.

Xandra shares her vast experience as a chiropractor, treating back pain and other joint issues for over 15 years. She shares easy hacks for a healthy back and the root causes of pain. Jess discuses inflammation and her top supplements to help pain and mobility.

Jess worked as an NHS doctor and is a functional medicine practitioner with the IFM. She has over 15 years of clinical experience and trained in 7 other natural health specialties including traditional Chinese medicine, herbal medicine and homeopathy. Xandra is a Wellness Chiropractor who has one of the largest practices in England. As sisters, they discuss their journey, top tips for your health and some of the most important lessons they have learned along the way.