The Sally O'Neil Podcast

Today’s episode is one I think so many women are going to resonate with — especially if you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing everything right” with your health, but still feeling anxious, burnt out, flat, inflamed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode.
I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Jane, founder of Spinal Energetics — a globally recognised healing modality that blends nervous system regulation, energy work, somatic healing, and chiropractic philosophy to help people release stored stress and reconnect with their body.
We dive into:
Why you can’t heal in chronic fight-or-flight
How stress gets “stored” in the body
The connection between trauma, hormones, fatigue and emotional eating
Why high-performing women struggle to switch off
What actually happens during a Spinal Energetics session
The science, scepticism and spirituality behind energy work
Practical ways to regulate your nervous system daily
Whether you’re deeply into healing modalities or just curious about why your body feels constantly “on,” this conversation is a fascinating exploration into the mind-body connection and what healing can really look like.
This episode is proudly sponsored by Hivita - an Australian wellness brand focused on practitioner-formulated supplements and functional health education. You can explore their range and learn more via the link above.
If this episode resonates and you’re ready for a more personalised, science-backed approach to your hormones, body composition, gut health or energy - you can apply to work with me inside my TransformHER™ coaching experience here:
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Feeling like you’re doing all the right things but still bloated, exhausted, and emotional? You’re not alone...and this episode is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.

Sally sits down with one of her real-life besties, ex-athlete and media powerhouse Katie Williams, for a brutally honest, laugh-out-loud, and deeply healing convo on what life looks like behind the scenes - when your hormones are tanked, your heart is broken, and you’re living on coffee, Biscoff and sheer willpower.
From gut issues and grief to supplement stacking and cycle syncing, this episode is a full-body exhale for any woman navigating chaos, cravings, or a complete reset.

⏰ Timestamps
[00:01:14] Katie’s “healthy girl” takeaway order (Spoiler: It’s not KFC)

[00:01:51] Why she hates early morning training (and how ADHD impacts her day)

[00:02:55] Her journaling trifecta: gratitude, diary dumping, and the “Gold Digger” planner

[00:04:39] Meditation struggles, weird morning audio habits & Marisa Peer

[00:05:53] The exact smoothie she makes every day (with 40% of her calories from macadamias 😳)

[00:08:35] Breakups & Biscoff: Katie opens up about heartbreak, survival mode & emotional eating

[00:13:03] Whole food obsession, but still smashing sugar? Here’s what that looks like

[00:20:25] The truth about Katie’s protein intake—and how it’s impacting her recovery

[00:25:34] Supplement overload? Here’s everything Katie’s taking (and what might be too much)

[00:33:38] Mold exposure, IV drips, chelation therapy, and detox support

[00:35:00] Her full sauna + ice bath protocol (and why she hates cold plunges)

[00:38:04] Periods, PMS, and the weird things that happen the week before (hello rage + cravings)

[00:43:03] High performance habits vs. high health tradeoffs: what Katie’s unlearning

[00:47:24] Why your “bad” week might still be a really good week

💥 Key Takeaways
You can eat well and still emotionally eat. That’s real life, not failure.

Supplements help but mixing too many can actually cause issues like metallic taste, gut upset, or overwhelm.

Sometimes recovery is more important than performance. Period.

Bloating, burnout, and cravings are often tied to under-eating early in the day (yep, even if you’re “eating clean”).

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to hormones, healing, or hot chocolate.

💌 Resources & Mentions
Katie's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katiewilliams/
🧠 Katie’s Podcast: Talk It Out
MiGoals Journals - https://migoals.com/

📔 Self Dom Gratitude Journals: Shop Here

💻 Work with Sally or join her coaching: www.status8020.com

If you’ve been in survival mode, this episode is a hug, a health reset, and a reminder that you’re doing better than you think. ❤️

You’ve seen him hold space for others. But what happens when the medium becomes the one in need of healing?
In this raw and unfiltered conversation, internationally recognised psychic medium David the Medium shares the surprising truth about his own wellness unraveling—and how years of ignoring his body’s signals led to burnout, weight gain, chronic fatigue, and emotional disconnection.

This episode is part live clinic session, part heart-to-heart. If you’re the one who’s always supporting others, but feel like your own health has quietly slipped through the cracks—this one’s for you.

We unpack:
• David’s real-life Day on a Plate (and what it reveals about his relationship with food)
• The protocols, diets, and supplements he turned to in desperation
• How trauma, boundaries, and nervous system dysregulation quietly took over
• Why rest isn’t always the remedy for burnout
• The science behind emotional weight and how he’s shedding it

🎧 Want more from David?
• Instagram: @davidthemedium
• Website: davidthemedium.com

💫 Ready to transform your own health?
• Join my signature program: The Status8020 Method™
• Work with me 1:1 here.
• Listen to more expert episodes via The Sally O’Neil Podcast
• Clinical-grade supplements that support nervous system balance & energy: Hivita – use code SALLY20 for a discount

In this episode, Sally is joined by Drew Harrisberg — exercise physiologist, diabetes educator, and founder of Drew’s Daily Dose — for a deep dive into how blood sugar, movement, and mindful nutrition can radically transform your body composition and overall health.

Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 22, Drew has turned his condition into a superpower, using it to refine his approach to training, eating, and living. He shares practical, science-backed tools that anyone can use — whether you’re living with diabetes or simply want to optimise your metabolism and energy.

You’ll learn:
How Drew uses insulin as a performance tool

What a plant-based day on a plate looks like for him

His favorite takeout indulgences (yep, he still has them!)

Tips to balance blood sugar without overthinking it

How stress and recovery play into physique and performance

Plus: his supplement stack, morning routine, and the key mindset shift that changed everything.

🔗 Connect with Sally O’Neil (Your Host)
💻 Nutrition Coaching
Science-backed, hormone-smart nutrition & lifestyle coaching for women 30+ ready to reclaim their hormones, energy, and body composition.
→ ⁠https://www.status8020.com⁠
📱 Follow me on Instagram
For daily hormones, energy and body recomposition chat, behind-the-scenes and brainy nutrition tips
→ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sallyoneil⁠
💌 Join our FREE Community: SupportHER Circle
Hot tips, food inspo, hormone chat, podcast drops & exclusive offers
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🛍️ Proudly Sponsored by ⁠⁠Hivita⁠⁠
Aussie-made, clinical-grade supplements for real life and real results.

📲 Connect with Drew
Website: drewsdailydose.com
Instagram: @drews.daily.dose
TEDx Talk: “The Surprising Lesson Diabetes Taught Me”

Still tracking your calories and training hard—but the weight won’t budge? You’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not broken.
In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with leading nutritionist and sports naturopath Kira Sutherland to unpack why fat loss gets harder with age—and what your hormones, metabolism, and muscle mass have to do with it.
We dive into:
✅ Why traditional calorie deficits stop working after 30
✅ The role of stress, cortisol & perimenopause on fat storage
✅ The muscle mass–metabolism connection you must understand
✅ Why so many women are under-recovering (not just overtraining)
✅ Blood testing, bone density, cycle syncing & body composition tracking tips

This episode is proudly supported by Hivita—my go-to for clinical-grade supplements designed to support your energy, hormones and immunity through every life phase. They’re Aussie-made, practitioner-trusted, and built for real women.
🎧 Tune in now to reclaim your results—and finally work with your body, not against it.

🔗 Connect with Sally O’Neil (Your Host)
💻 Nutrition Coaching
Science-backed, hormone-smart nutrition & lifestyle coaching for women 30+ ready to reclaim their hormones, energy, and body composition.
→ https://www.status8020.com

📱 Follow me on Instagram
For daily hormones, energy and body recomposition chat, behind-the-scenes and brainy nutrition tips
→ https://www.instagram.com/sallyoneil

💌 Join our FREE Community: SupportHER Circle
Hot tips, food inspo, hormone chat, podcast drops & exclusive offers
→ JOIN NOW

🧬 Connect with Kira Sutherland
🌐 Website + Programs
Nutritionist. Naturopath. Sports science queen.
Explore Kira’s ebooks, courses, and practitioner mentoring here: → https://www.kirasutherland.com.au
📸 Follow Kira on Instagram
→ https://www.instagram.com/uberhealth

🛍️ Proudly Sponsored by ⁠Hivita⁠
Aussie-made, clinical-grade supplements for real life and real results.