Metabolic Balance Stories

In this episode, Bryce Davies shares how personalised nutrition helped him break years of weight-loss frustration and finally feel light, energised, and confident again.

At the beginning of the year, Bryce was 92.5 kg and struggling to keep the weight off. He wanted to feel stronger on the hills, improve his running, and age with more ease but nothing seemed to stick.

With the support of his Metabolic Balance practitioner, Katie King...

In this episode, Metabolic Balance practitioner Kari Hochachka shares how a personalised, real-food reset helped her move beyond joint pain, headaches, broken sleep, and perimenopausal symptoms, while achieving sustainable weight loss and steady energy.

Kari explains why Metabolic Balance is not a restrictive diet but a structured plan that clarifies what to eat, balances blood sugar, and builds confident daily habits.  <...

In this episode, Metabolic Balance practitioner Tammy Footit shares her personal and professional journey with the program. Initially unsure about working in the weight loss space, Tammy was inspired by a colleague’s transformation and decided to try the program herself during the COVID-19 lockdown. What followed was a shift in both her health and her clinical focus.

Tammy explains how Metabolic Balance is not a diet it’s ...

This episode is about how Metabolic Balance supports men and why they often thrive with this approach.

Practitioners share that men respond well to clear structure, stay consistent with guidance, and are motivated by visible results like weight loss, better energy, and improved sleep. They value the simplicity of real food over supplements, often seeing quick changes in abdominal fat, blood sugar balance, and hormonal heal...

In this episode, Metabolic Balance practitioners discuss how personalised nutrition may support clients navigating depression, anxiety, and low mood. With so many people feeling emotionally flat or chronically depleted, the panel explores how stabilising blood sugar, improving nutrient absorption, and removing inflammatory eating patterns may support both mental and emotional wellbeing.

Through real client stories, the epi...

In this expert panel discussion, Metabolic Balance practitioners from across Australia explore how personalised nutrition supports improved energy and sleep—two of the most common challenges clients face. From stress-related insomnia to that mid-afternoon crash, they unpack why real, tailored food is foundational to restoring metabolic rhythm.

The panel discusses how blood sugar balance, anti-inflammatory eating, and meal ...

In this episode, Ellie Robison returns to the Metabolic Balance Stories podcast one year after her first interview. After struggling for years with unresolved health concerns ranging from gynaecological issues to neurological symptoms Ellie shares how Metabolic Balance gave her a structured, sustainable way to take charge of her wellbeing.

Ellie opens up about the emotional and physical shifts that have stayed with her: in...

In this episode, Brisbane-based naturopath and Metabolic Balance® practitioner Sarah Christensen challenges the “too restrictive” myth—showing how a personalised Metabolic Balance meal plan can actually bring more variety, food enjoyment, and sustainable habits.

She shares how adding structure (not more willpower) helped curb constant snacking, restore energy, and support a steadier metabolism—and how she uses the program ...

In this episode, Cherry speaks with Ramiza Hassan, who opens up about her journey to finding balance, confidence, and peace with food through Metabolic Balance®. Ramiza had tried everything to lose weight eating what she thought was healthy but nothing seemed to work. Once she began Metabolic Balance, things started to shift. She lost weight naturally, started sleeping better, and, most importantly, learned to love herself again.

So...

In this episode, nutritionist and Metabolic Balance practitioner Angelica Hazel Toutounji shares how following a personalised Metabolic Balance meal plan helped her release 10 kilos, manage Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and build the foundations that supported her through a stage 3 HER2-positive breast cancer diagnosis.

She also discusses how Metabolic Balance supports women’s health, fertility, and metabolic flexibility, with ...

In this episode, Bhavesh Nathoo shares how Metabolic Balance helped him break free from chronic pain, inflammation, fatigue, and achieve lasting weight loss and better health.

At 95 kilos, Bhavesh was at his heaviest and struggling with persistent shoulder pain, sore knees, and poor sleep. Even simple daily activities felt uncomfortable, and healing seemed impossible. After months of ignoring these warning signs, he finall...

In this episode Gillian Gee from Christchurch, New Zealand, shares her health journey with the Metabolic Balance program, guided by her practitioner Araleena Isse.

After years of trying unsustainable diets like the “bread diet” and Jenny Craig, Gillian explains why Metabolic Balance was different a simple, personalised meal plan using everyday whole foods from her local supermarket. 

She shares how this approach m...

In this episode naturopath and Metabolic Balance practitioner Beth Klenner shares her story alongside her brother Russell, one of her very first clients.

Beth reflects on her seven years as a practitioner, while Russell opens up about his health struggles and how following a personalised Metabolic Balance meal plan supported his weight loss, improved energy, and overall health. Together, they highlight how simple food prep...

In this episode our expert panel explores the rise of health misinformation online and why professional guidance matters when it comes to nutrition, weight loss, and lifestyle change.

The discussion highlights the risks of following unqualified influencers, how to identify credible practitioners, and the role of Metabolic Balance in providing a structured, evidence-based approach to health. The panel also covers the import...

In this episode Shelley and Darryl Blackburn from Brisbane share how Metabolic Balance simplified their daily life, improved their health, and reshaped their relationship with food.

The couple talk about how stressful meal planning used to be — from overbuying food to regretting poor choices. With Metabolic Balance, a personalised meal plan, and the guidance of their practitioner Sarah Christensen, shopping became simple, ...

In this episode Katie King shares how Metabolic Balance gave her the structure and confidence to achieve consistent results for clients — and reshaped her own approach as a practitioner.

She recalls the early frustration of wanting to help clients lose weight and improve health but lacking the right tools. By combining healthy eating principles with a personalised food list, Katie saw lasting benefits, including better ene...

In this episode Melisa Byrne, an experienced Metabolic Balance practitioner and naturopath from Adelaide, explains how the Metabolic Balance programme supports women during and after menopause, particularly those struggling with insulin resistance and weight changes.

With over 13 years of experience, Melisa shares practical insights into how personalised nutrition and targeted meal plans help address the hormonal shifts ma...

In this episode - Alison shares how Metabolic Balance helped her transform her mindset and develop a healthier relationship with food, moving from restriction to freedom.

Alison Hilton, from regional Western Australia, openly shares her personal experience with the Metabolic Balance meal plan. She candidly reveals how she tackled initial challenges, including adjusting to a new approach to nutrition and weight loss. Hear h...

“I was having migraines 6 nights a week… and nothing was helping.”
Lesley tried medication after medication for over 30 years, but the pain kept coming back—until she changed how she ate.

In this episode, Lesley opens up about her experience with chronic migraines and how a personalised Metabolic Balance meal plan helped her regain control. Alongside her practitioner Josie, they talk about the small daily changes that ...