Balancing Hormones Naturally

Drawing on centuries of Andean tradition, Dr Storkey will share how these remarkable plants work as adaptogens to help regulate the body’s endocrine system, support the HPA axis, ease stress responses, and promote harmony across the hormonal landscape. You’ll discover practical insights into the unique bioactive compounds in maca (including macamides) and the neurochemical benefits of ceremonial cacao, and how they can be used to support energy, mood, menstrual health, menopause transition, and everyday vitality. This session also highlights Seleno Health’s ongoing research partnership with the University of Otago. By combining traditional Andean knowledge with modern neuroscience and biochemical analysis, the team is investigating how these plants interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system and broader endocrine pathways—bridging ancestral wisdom with contemporary science to enhance hormonal function and wellbeing. Expect evidence-informed insights, cultural context, and accessible takeaways you can apply in daily life. Whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts, seeking natural support, or simply curious about plant medicines, this workshop offers a grounded, holistic perspective on restoring balance from the inside out. Dr Corin Storkey (PhD) Medicinal chemist, researcher, husband and father of two young girls, and co-founder of Seleno Health. With over 25 years of academic and industry experience (including a PhD in medicinal chemistry from the University of Melbourne), Corin specialises in the neurochemistry of cacao, maca, cannabinoids and other Andean plant medicines. He co-supervises the Otago University “Bean to Brain” cacao research project and leads research that bridges Andean and Amazonian plant medicines — mapping their bioactive compounds and therapeutic pharmacological effects. Trained with Mind Medicine Australia in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT), Corin works at the intersection of mind-body connection, neuroscience and ancestral plant wisdom. As a retreat leader for immersive experiences in Peru, and having personally overcome chronic fatigue syndrome through an integrative approach, he bridges 7,000-year-old Peruvian traditions with cutting-edge science. His workshops and teachings explore neuroplasticity, altered state integration, the gut-brain axis, biohacking and conscious living — offering practical tools for deep transformation and modern wellbeing.