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Metabolic Balance Stories

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Step into a world where health isn"t just a goal—it"s a tailored journey uniquely designed for you. Welcome to Metabolic Balance Stories, your passport to a vibrant, balanced life powered by personalised nutrition.Hosted by Cherry Wills, head practitioner and CEO of Metabolic Balance Australia, New Zealand and the UK, our podcast delves into the heart of the Metabolic Balance Program—an evidence-based nutrition program transforming lives worldwide.At Metabolic Balance, we believe that health isn’t a

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25:38

She Was Told Weight Loss After 50 Was Impossible |...

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2026/10/08

At 50, Stefanie Kessler remembers someone telling her it was impossible to lose weight after that age. Over the following decade, the weight crept on, and with six grandchildren under six to look after each week, simple things like getting up and down off the floor became harder. In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, Cherry Wills talks with Stefanie about the confusion of online advice, finding Metabolic Balance, and working with practitioner Kim Healey in Sydney. She shares the tri...

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Ending Years of Unexplained Fatigue | Jodie Studley

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2026/10/01

Jodie Studley never expected her own health to fall apart while she was doing everything "right." In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, host Cherry Wills talks with the naturopath and Metabolic Balance practitioner, of Cherish Natural Health in Perth, Western Australia, about the unexplained fatigue that led her to Metabolic Balance in the first place, and how quickly things shifted once she started her own personalised plan. Jodie shares what she has learned working closely with per...

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46:36

What Personalised Nutrition Actually Looks Like |...

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2026/09/24

Amanda Brewer had spent years feeling unwell before a difficult conversation with her doctor became the turning point that led her to Metabolic Balance. In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, host Cherry Wills talks with Amanda about her journey with practitioner Janet Haworth, and what it felt like to finally have a plan built entirely around her own body rather than a general protocol. Amanda shares her experience with honesty and warmth, from the early days of adjusting to a new wa...

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38:43

From Flight Attendant to Nutrition Practitioner |...

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2026/09/17

Before becoming a Metabolic Balance practitioner, Melissa Cook spent 21 years as a flight attendant, watching shift work take its toll on colleagues who thought they were eating well. In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, host Cherry Wills talks with Melissa about her own path into nutritional medicine, from her own struggles with bloating to what led her to Metabolic Balance and, eventually, her own personalised program. Melissa shares stories from her clinic in Scarborough, Queensl...

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23:47

"My Aim Is to Thrive, Not Just Survive": How...

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2026/09/10

At 76, Glynis Stevenson proves it's never too late to make a real change. In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, Cherry Wills talks with Glynis about her decades-long journey with weight and mobility challenges, and what shifted when she started a personalised Metabolic Balance plan earlier this year with practitioner Michelle Glassbrook. Glynis shares her experience with honesty and humour, from learning to eat protein first and space her meals, to the small daily choices that added u...

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38:29

Moving Past Menopause Weight Gain Without Extreme...

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2026/09/03

Vicki Jones spent years as a music teacher before retraining as a naturopath in her fifties, eventually specialising in menopause nutrition. In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, host Cherry Wills talks with Vicki about the gap she noticed in her own practice, women doing everything "right" and still struggling with stubborn weight gain, and how discovering Metabolic Balance gave her a personalised, evidence-based approach to fill it. Vicki also shares her own honest experience triall...

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34:30

What Changed for Her in Just 12 Weeks | Athena Litis

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2026/08/27

For years, Athena Litis felt stuck in a cycle familiar to so many: trying diet after diet, from keto to calorie counting to group coaching programs, losing weight only to watch it creep back on. In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, host Cherry Wills talks with Athena about the frustration of doing "all the right things" without lasting results, and what changed when she started her Metabolic Balance program with practitioner Lisa Mackay, replacing the guesswork of calorie apps and on...

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44:14

Gut Health, Simplified: Personalised nutrition...

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2026/08/20

Cherry Wills speaks with Araleena Isse, a naturopath, and Karen Pyke, a clinical nutritionist, both experienced Metabolic Balance practitioners. Together they take a deep dive into gut health, covering the microbiome, the true role of fibre, transit time and gut barrier integrity, and how each connects to energy, mood and whole body wellbeing. Araleena and Karen share how personalised nutrition has helped many of their clients see meaningful shifts in gut symptoms within weeks. Their convers...

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41:49

From Low Energy to Confidence | Tarek Jabado

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2026/05/27

In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, Cherry Wills speaks with Tarek Jabado, a Perth-based client who began Metabolic Balance with Dr. Michelle Musca in 2024. Tarek shares how weight gain, poor sleep, snoring, knee pain, low energy and feeling dismissed left him frustrated and unsure what to try next. Through personalised nutrition, portion awareness, structured meals and practitioner guidance, he began rebuilding his health, energy and confidence. His journey helped him feel m...

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42:12

How Nic Lost 12kg and Reduced Inflammation | Nic Hansen

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2026/05/21

In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, Cherry Wills speaks with Nic Hansen, who began Metabolic Balance in January 2026 after decades of chronic fatigue, psoriatic arthritis, pain, inflammation and weight challenges. Nic shares how exhaustion affected her work, movement, mental health and everyday life, and how support from practitioner Carolyn Allen helped her feel heard. Through personalised nutrition, whole food, structure and steady guidance, Nic lost 12 kilos, saw improved infla...

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39:29

How Personalised Nutrition Supported Patricia’s...

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2026/05/14

Patricia Frederick brings a unique perspective to this episode as a French-trained chef, health coach and lifelong food lover who faced stage three breast cancer in her mid-sixties. After surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, she found her appetite, digestion, energy and confidence around food deeply affected. Even with strong nutrition knowledge, she needed support to rebuild in a structured, personalised way. Through Metabolic Balance and guidance from practitioner Mary-Leigh Scheerhoorn, ...

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35:05

Managing Hashimoto’s Symptoms with Personalised...

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2026/05/07

In this episode of Metabolic Balance Stories, host Cherry Wills speaks with Rachael Fattore, a naturopath and Metabolic Balance practitioner from regional New South Wales. Rachael shares how her own healing journey began after a serious accident as a teenager, which led to chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and eventually a deep interest in natural health. Despite years of naturopathic knowledge, whole foods, and movement, she later experienced fatigue, weight gain, hair thinning, cycle changes, ...

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38:50

How Gillian Transformed Her Health in Her 60s with...

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2026/04/30

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, Cherry Wills speaks with Gillian Miller, a naturopath and client of Metabolic Balance, After 50 years of yo-yo dieting and trying different approaches, Gillian reached a point where she wanted lasting change, not just another short-term result. With the support of her practitioner, Diana Burgess, and a personalised Metabolic Balance plan, Gillian began to experience changes beyond weight loss. She shares how her energy, mobility, infla...

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27:48

The Right Tools for the Right Person | Jacqui Lewis

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2026/04/23

Cherry Wills and Jacqui Lewis discuss how personalised nutrition fits alongside medical weight loss interventions like bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications. While these tools can be powerful, they are not complete solutions on their own. Without the right nutrition, clients may face muscle loss, malnutrition, and challenges with long-term sustainability. This episode highlights the importance of structured eating, education, and ongoing support, especially when appetite is reduced. It a...

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43:23

Supporting Clients Beyond GLP-1 Medication | Gerry...

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2026/04/16

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, host Cherry Wills speaks with osteopath and functional medicine practitioner Gerry Gajadharsingh to explore the clinical reality behind these medications. Together, they unpack: How GLP-1 and GIP drugs work in the bodyThe benefits for appetite, insulin resistance, and weight lossWhat the latest research (including the SURMOUNT-4 trial) reveals about weight regainWhy metabolic health often returns to baseline after stopping medicationT...

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Does Food Matter for Mental Health? | Jacqueline Riddell

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2026/04/09

After years of unexplained symptoms and “normal” medical tests, Jacqueline Riddell experienced heart palpitations, mood swings, fatigue, and brain fog. With guidance from her practitioner Georgia Single, she followed a personalised nutrition plan through Metabolic Balance®. Within weeks, her palpitations stopped, her energy returned, and over 18 weeks she lost 14kg regaining her wellbeing and confidence. Get in touch with Georgia Single https://www.wellnessfromwithinnaturopathy.com.au/#abo...

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Sports Nutrition Using Metabolic Balance | Karen Pyke...

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2026/04/02

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast, host Cherry Wills speaks with Metabolic Balance® practitioners Katie King and Karen Pyke about the role of personalised nutrition in sports performance, recovery, and long-term health. Many athletes train hard but struggle with fatigue, injuries, and slow recovery because their nutrition is not aligned with their individual needs. Katie and Karen explain how the Metabolic Balance program supports athletes and active individuals throug...

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33:11

How Personalised Nutrition Helped Her Lose 23kg After...

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2026/03/26

After menopause, Sandra began gaining weight rapidly and felt unlike herself. Despite trying different approaches, nothing seemed to work, and she felt frustrated and low in energy. At 57, weighing 92 kg, she decided to start the Metabolic Balance program with practitioner Diana Burgess. Within weeks she noticed positive changes, including reduced puffiness, improved energy, and better sleep with fewer night sweats. Over about six months, Sandra lost around 22 kg, reaching approximately 69 k...

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34:28

A Naturopath’s Own Health Transformation with...

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2026/03/18

In this episode Cherry Wills speaks with Jeannette Scapens, a Metabolic Balance practitioner and naturopath based in Adelaide, Australia. Jeannette shares her personal journey from struggling with fatigue, weight gain, and thyroid dysfunction to rediscovering her health through personalized nutrition with Metabolic Balance. After years of feeling unwell despite trying various approaches, she began the program herself and quickly noticed profound changes in her energy, wellbeing, and overall ...

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Recovering from Long COVID with Metabolic Balance|...

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2026/03/12

In this episode of the Metabolic Balance Stories Podcast, Cherry Wills speaks with Lisa Wallace, a teacher from Brisbane, Australia, about her journey with Metabolic Balance. Lisa first sought help after struggling with long COVID symptoms for nearly a year, which affected her confidence and daily life. After beginning the Metabolic Balance program with practitioner Sharon Carius, Lisa followed her personalized nutrition plan and began to notice improvements in her energy, wellbeing, and ove...

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