BELLY – The tastiest show on BayFM.

Food related interviews with people doing their thing, for the greater good of humanity and the planet.

Sharing stories from the BELLY of the community, locally and globally.

Delightfully drizzling morsels of momentary mindfulness into your ears and hearts.

Sweet beats for treats.

Loosen your belt and make some room – Tuesday’s 9-11am.

BELLY &ndash; The tastiest show on BayFM.
Food related interviews with people doing their thing, for the greater good of humanity and the planet.
Sharing stories from the BELLY of the community, locally and globally.
Delightfully drizzling morsels of momentary mindfulness into your ears and hearts.
Sweet beats for treats.
Loosen your belt and make some room &ndash; Tuesday&rsquo;s 9-11am.

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Belly Podcast - 5 May 2026

Today we step into a conversation that’s far more than nutrition, wellness, or superfoods. We’re entering the world of Peruvian plant medicines, traditions carried through families, protected by communities, and rooted in thousands of years of Andean and Amazonian wisdom.

To speak about Maca and Cacao with integrity means acknowledging the people who have tended these plants long before the modern wellness industry existed. My guests on Belly today are from Seleno Health Australia, who work directly with farmers who follow ancient ancestral traditions. They know that these plants are not commodities, they’re teachers, healers, and cultural treasures.

Seleno Health is a specialised New Zealand based natural health company which now has an Australian base on the GC and Seleno fuses ancient plant wisdom with modern scientific research. In collaboration with two indigenous farming families in Peru, they share ancient shamanic teachings and substantiate them using modern day biochemical research. They hope to educate people on the importance of connection to their foods, indigenous plant wisdom and how to enhance their own health and well-being naturally.

We'll be talking about the properties and powers of Maca and Cacao throughout the show.

Both Maca and Cacao are inseparable from the people who grow them and the people joining me on the show this morning as they live and breathe the ancient ways, in a modern world, so that people like me and you, can understand and appreciate the traditions, benefits and stories involved in these plant medicines.

My guests who are in this morning representing these two medicinal plants and Seleno Health Australia, are co-director Gavin Storkey and Sales Manager Jane Lee, who I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming onto the show very soon.

They work alongside Seleno Health Co-founders in NZ: Dr. Corin Storkey a biochemical researcher and Sally Huapaya whose cultural lineage ensures these plants are shared with integrity, not exploitation.

This type of work carries with it responsibility - to protect the plants, the land, and the communities who have safeguarded these medicines for centuries.

This conversation is not about trends or products. It is about relationship - with the plants, with the land, and with the people who have carried this knowledge forward.

Maca and Cacao are gifts. And today, we honour the cultures that have protected them, the wisdom that surrounds them, and the responsibility we all share in keeping their stories alive.

MUSIC: Andes folk, afro-peruvian, jazz infused, flute inspired combination of sounds!

Today we step into a conversation that&rsquo;s far more than nutrition, wellness, or superfoods. We&rsquo;re entering the world of Peruvian plant medicines, traditions carried through families, protected by communities, and rooted in thousands of years of Andean and Amazonian wisdom.
To speak about Maca and Cacao with integrity means acknowledging the people who have tended these plants long before the modern wellness industry existed. My guests on Belly today are from Seleno Health Australia, who work directly with farmers who follow ancient ancestral traditions. They know that these plants are not commodities, they&rsquo;re teachers, healers, and cultural treasures.
Seleno Health is a specialised New Zealand based natural health company which now has an Australian base on the GC and Seleno fuses ancient plant wisdom with modern scientific research. In collaboration with two indigenous farming families in Peru, they share ancient shamanic teachings and substantiate them using modern day biochemical research. They hope to educate people on the importance of connection to their foods, indigenous plant wisdom and how to enhance their own health and well-being naturally.
We'll be talking about the properties and powers of Maca and Cacao throughout the show.
Both Maca and Cacao are inseparable from the people who grow them and the people joining me on the show this morning as they live and breathe the ancient ways, in a modern world, so that people like me and you, can understand and appreciate the traditions, benefits and stories involved in these plant medicines.
My guests who are in this morning representing these two medicinal plants and Seleno Health Australia, are co-director Gavin Storkey and Sales Manager Jane Lee, who I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming onto the show very soon.
They work alongside Seleno Health Co-founders in NZ: Dr. Corin Storkey a biochemical researcher and Sally Huapaya whose cultural lineage ensures these plants are shared with integrity, not exploitation.
This type of work carries with it responsibility - to protect the plants, the land, and the communities who have safeguarded these medicines for centuries.
This conversation is not about trends or products. It is about relationship - with the plants, with the land, and with the people who have carried this knowledge forward.
Maca and Cacao are gifts. And today, we honour the cultures that have protected them, the wisdom that surrounds them, and the responsibility we all share in keeping their stories alive.
MUSIC:&nbsp;Andes folk, afro-peruvian, jazz infused, flute inspired combination of sounds!

Belly Podcast - 28 April 2026 Guests: Gavin Storkey & Jane Lee - Seleno Health 

Friday morning saw the return (for me) to the Mullum farmers markets. I took a long hiatus from the bustling crowds to tend to other needs but on Friday I returned and was greeted by the sun, the food, the people and all that luscious love.

I’ll share some of that with you on the show today as we hear from Mullum Organic Food Co-op representative Anthea Amore. In between mouthfuls of blondie bought from the Breadicine stall we chat about the grand opening of the new refurbished space in the grounds of the Community Gardens on Friday 24th April between 4-6pm.

We'll then be joined by Mullum and New Brighton Farmers Market manager Allie Godfrey updating us on the changes tro the shopping hours of New Brighton and some of the new food stalls popping up.

There's even a sneaky, out of season visit from Santa Neil, market volunteer and ex-Bay FM presenter.

Between that is music sweet music.

Belly is proudly sponsored by the Mullum and New Brighton Farmers Market.

Friday morning saw the return (for me) to the Mullum farmers markets. I took a long hiatus from the bustling crowds to tend to other needs but on Friday I returned and was greeted by the sun, the food, the people and all that luscious love.
I&rsquo;ll share some of that with you on the show today as we hear from Mullum Organic Food Co-op representative Anthea Amore. In between mouthfuls of blondie bought from the Breadicine stall we chat about the grand opening of the new refurbished space in the grounds of the Community Gardens on Friday 24th April between 4-6pm.
We'll then be joined by Mullum and New Brighton Farmers Market manager Allie Godfrey updating us on the changes tro the shopping hours of New Brighton and some of the new food stalls popping up.
There's even a sneaky, out of season visit from Santa Neil, market volunteer and ex-Bay FM presenter.
Between that is music sweet music.
<a href="https://mullumfarmersmarket.org.au/">Belly is proudly sponsored by the Mullum and New Brighton Farmers Market.</a>

Belly Podcast - 21 April 2026 Guests: Anthea Amore & Allie Godfrey

Today’s show is all about flavour, curiosity, and the stories that shape our communities, both in the kitchen and far beyond it.

First up, we’re joined by Laura Simpson, Content Director at Taste.com.au, here to celebrate the launch of their Taste the World campaign. Australians are cooking more adventurously than ever, and this campaign taps right into that growing appetite for new skills, bold flavours, and dishes from every corner of the globe. Laura’s going to share what inspired the project, what it reveals about our cooking habits, and why now is the perfect moment for home cooks to explore the world without leaving your kitchen. Head to taste.com.au for a plethora of recipes!

Then we’re switching gears but staying firmly in the world of discovery with our second guest, branch technician from the Byron library Bronwyn Miller.

If you haven’t stepped inside your library in a while, you might be surprised by just how much is happening behind those doors. We’ll talk about why libraries are more relevant than ever, the unexpected things you can borrow or do there, and the huge range of services on offer — from free Wi‑Fi and PC bookings to scrabble groups, story time sessions, junior listeners, and even a textiles group that meets every fortnight.

We’ll also look at what’s available for seniors, how programs are evolving, and the workshops that have been running and we’ll hear about an exciting community project focused on collecting local stories and historical memories, a chance for people to share their experiences and help preserve the history of our region. Share Your Stories is the name of the project, and we’ll hear how you or someone you know can get involved in preserving Byron's history.

So, whether you’re hungry for global flavours or curious about what your library can offer you in 2026, today’s show is packed with ways of making your tastebuds dance and your book worm wiggle!

Sweet beats for treats and todays vibe is spacious, global, delicious and delightful. 

Today&rsquo;s show is all about flavour, curiosity, and the stories that shape our communities, both in the kitchen and far beyond it.
First up, we&rsquo;re joined by Laura Simpson, Content Director at Taste.com.au, here to celebrate the launch of their Taste the World campaign. Australians are cooking more adventurously than ever, and this campaign taps right into that growing appetite for new skills, bold flavours, and dishes from every corner of the globe. Laura&rsquo;s going to share what inspired the project, what it reveals about our cooking habits, and why now is the perfect moment for home cooks to explore the world without leaving your kitchen. Head to <a href="https://www.taste.com.au/">taste.com.au</a> for a plethora of recipes!
Then we&rsquo;re switching gears but staying firmly in the world of discovery with our second guest, branch technician from the Byron library Bronwyn Miller.
If you haven&rsquo;t stepped inside your library in a while, you might be surprised by just how much is happening behind those doors. We&rsquo;ll talk about why libraries are more relevant than ever, the unexpected things you can borrow or do there, and the huge range of services on offer &mdash; from free Wi‑Fi and PC bookings to scrabble groups, story time sessions, junior listeners, and even a textiles group that meets every fortnight.
We&rsquo;ll also look at what&rsquo;s available for seniors, how programs are evolving, and the workshops that have been running and we&rsquo;ll hear about an exciting community project focused on collecting local stories and historical memories, a chance for people to share their experiences and help preserve the history of our region. Share Your Stories is the name of the project, and we&rsquo;ll hear how you or someone you know can get involved in preserving Byron's history.
So, whether you&rsquo;re hungry for global flavours or curious about what your library can offer you in 2026, today&rsquo;s show is packed with ways of making your tastebuds dance and your book worm wiggle!
Sweet beats for treats and todays vibe is spacious, global, delicious and delightful.&nbsp;

Belly Podcast - 5 May 2026

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