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| 224 Have you heard of PMDD? | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:29:34 | |
PMDD or Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a severe form of PMS that causes emotional and psychological distress. It can be so serious that it can impact a person’s daily life. Those with PMDD find normal activities such as work or school, exercising, or self-care difficult. It sometimes triggers thoughts of suicide and self-harm and it often worsens in perimenopause We chat with Dr Ceri Cashell, an expert in women’s health who gives us some mind blowing statistics as well as options for women who may have PMDD. We want women of all ages to have knowledge and choice. Episode, show notes & transcript: https://www.rlmedicine.com/have-you-heard-of-PMDD Connect with Dr Ceri Cashell For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 223 Tips for Better Skin after Menopause | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:43:28 | |
Why do we develop more wrinkles after menopause? It can feel like we’ve gone from glowing skin to dry old leather overnight. I chat with Dr Ginni Mansberg, author of the M Word and she dives into the science behind the skin changes that happen with declining oestrogen. Dr Ginni gives you warnings about some of the traditional skin care regimes and practical advice on what you can do to keep your skin healthy. We also discuss the meno-washing of skin products and supplements. Episode, show notes & transcript: https://www.rlmedicine.com/tips-for-better-skin-after-menopause Perimenopause checklist : https://www.rlmedicine.com/checklist For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 214 How Does Weight Loss Help Heavy Periods? | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:33:04 | |
Heavy periods also known as heavy menstrual bleeding affects 1 in 4 women and can have serious health and quality of life implications. Join Dr Lucy as she chats with gynaecologist, Dr Talat Uppal who is an expert in women's health and the founder of an organisation called Bleed Better. There are many causes of heavy periods and we discuss how having excess body fat or having insulin resistance can contribute to this. By the end of this episode you will understand the definition of heavy menstrual bleeding, the causes and what you do about it. Show Notes episode link: Menopause Checklist: https://www.rlmedicine.com/checklist Dr Talat’s clinic - Women’s Health Road Bleed Better Foundation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 124 Is Carnivore healthy? | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:48:54 | |
In this fabulous episode, Dr. Lucy Burns and special guest Dr. Anthony Chaffee discuss the issue of misinformation in nutrition and the limitations of studies linking certain foods to disease. They delve into the carnivore movement and Dr. Chaffee shares his unique journey with diet and nutrition as a former professional rugby player and neurosurgical registrar. The doctors highlight the importance of being cautious when interpreting the results of nutrition studies and the influence of funding on scientific research. A must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the truth behind the nutrition world! You can hear Dr Chaffee speak in person at the Low Carb Road Show in Perth April 23 Lakanto presents The Low Carb Road Show 2023 Tickets are now on sale for The Low Carb Road Show. The early bird price is $135 With thanks to our major sponsor Lakanto Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 123 Love Yourself on Valentine’s Day | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:25:58 | |
Today Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson chat about why it can be so hard to embrace the phrase, “love yourself”. They chat about the concept of self-love and why you cannot hate yourself thin or berate yourself well. As usual, Dr Lucy has a beautiful dog analogy to explain why self-love is so important, and Dr Mary gives some tips on how you can start the nurturing and nourishing process of loving yourself back to health. Happy Valentine's Day! Free downloadable hypnosis on harnessing the power and love of low carb real food Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 122 What is the point of weight loss? | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:23:05 | |
On the surface this may seem like an obvious question but in fact it is much more nuanced. In this episode Dr Mary and Dr Lucy chat about why the process you follow to achieve weight loss is important for good health. Weight loss at any cost is goal driven where the only outcome that you measure success by, is the number on the scales. Weight Loss that is process driven means the focus is on doing the things that are good for you. Focusing on things that are lovely and nurturing for your body and feeling good along the way rather than using punitive measures is super helpful. In this way you feel good along the way, rather than waiting until the destination to feel good about yourself. You cannot hate yourself thin, you cannot berate yourself well, and you cannot use punitive measures for real health and weight loss. The 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance starts Feb 11. Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 121 Sugar Nearly Killed me | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:32:56 | |
We are all aware of the effects of sugar on our physical health but did you know it can affect our mental health too? Dr Lucy is joined by a real-life woman Nerida Jelinek who shares her story of sugar and carb addiction and its devastating effect on her mental health. She shares with us the remarkable transformation she has experienced from being suicidal and wishing her life would end to now looking forward to her future and fulfilling her dreams. This has happened without medication simply by changing what she eats. Nerida is a living breathing example of the food and mood connection. Sugar and processed carbohydrates were literally stealing her life and whilst she has indeed lost 18kg, the joy of life she is now experiencing is the real revelation for her. The 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance starts Feb 11. Doors for enrolment open Feb 6 Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 120 Make the right thing easy, make the wrong thing hard | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:27:41 | |
Research suggests that 40% of our behaviours come down to habits so with that in mind they give you some tips and tricks to help you form good habits. They chat about some of the helpful things you can do to cement habits and the reason you need to be kind to yourself whilst you are forging new habits. You cannot bully yourself into good habits, although many of us try. Good habits come by working with your brain and looking at your identity as means for behavioural change Episode with Lyn Forsythe Extra show notes & episode transcript Dr Mary Masterclass – The key to permanent weight loss Date: Monday 6th February 2023 Dr Mary Masterclass USA
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| 119 This Little Light of Mine | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:40:12 | |
Penny Armour was judged about her body size her whole life. For decades the messaging from well-meaning people was that thinner was better. As a child Penny believed that unless she was successful with weight loss, she was not good enough. She believed that she was unworthy of love unless she was “normal size”. This set her up for a life of yoyo dieting, self-hatred and years and years of low self-esteem. Consequently, Penny developed perfectionism. If it wasn’t perfect, then it was a failure. If she wasn’t perfect then she was a failure. She put everyone else’s needs above hers and as a result she got sicker and sicker. Listen to Penny’s story as she tells how the kindness of strangers made her recognise that she was worthy of love and good health. Penny discovers the power of self-compassion and is able to let go of perfectionism. She is no longer an “All or Nothing" person and her health transformation is nothing short of spectacular. No sugar challenge 12-week mind body rebalance Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 118 Sneaky sugar | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:33:02 | |
Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss the sneaky ways sugar has now saturated food products found in supermarkets. Foods that you may not realise even have sugar in them have now been infiltrated by the sweet and savoury versions of sugar. They discuss the reasons excess sugar is harmful to health and the devious ways processed food companies disguise the sugar in their products. The 7 day No Sugar Challenge Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 117 Why are Doctors Overweight? | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:30:24 | |
In this episode Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson share their own stories around how they found themselves overweight, with poor metabolic health. They discuss toxic diet culture and the harm this process does to both our physiology and psychology. They chat about how they healed their physiology with low carb nutrition. They stumbled upon the miracle that low carb eating reduces hunger and only when this occurred were they then able to address their psychology. Long term health involves changing your relationship with food but most importantly changing your relationship with yourself. For many of us, the desire to be smaller has been ingrained for decades. This can result in low self esteem and self loathing. Changing this to one of self acceptance is a fundamental mindset shift, and one needed for good health. To find out more about the physiology of weight loss and an introduction to low carb eating you can download our free eBook. Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 116 Momentum in the New Year | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:25:10 | |
Happy new year! The idea of a clean slate and a new start is highly alluring, yet we know that most New Year's resolutions fail. How can you turn your resolutions into real change that actually improves your life, your health and your well-being? You can do it by setting intentions. Intentions require planning, scheduling, commitment, prioritisation and celebration of the process (and not just the desired end point). At first glance they do not seem as much fun as wispy, magical and dreamy resolutions. However, setting proper intentions is how we achieve the change that brings us real joy and real health and what we really want. Change is so much easier with the right support. To get the expert coaching and support you need to make 2023 your year, join Dr Lucy and Dr Mary's Momentum Inner Circle. It is everything you need to get off the diet roller coaster for good and to live your best and healthiest life. Learn more at www.rlmedicine.com/momentum Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 115 What is a beer belly? | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:28:14 | |
We are all familiar with Santa’s jolly belly, but is Santa’s belly actually healthy? In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson discuss the causes of visceral and abdominal fat storage and why a beer belly is so harmful to our health. They chat about the relationship between belly fat and inflammation and give you 3 things you can do to reduce belly fat. They have a free e-book – The Doctor’s Guide to Real Health and Weight Loss which you can download here: Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 213 Am I Having a Midlife Crisis? | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:33:46 | |
For many women, the perimenopause period can feel like a crisis. Join Dr Lucy Burns as she chats with midlife psychologist Kirstin Bouse. The hormonal and psychological changes that occur in perimenopause and beyond are profound but can provide an opportunity to redefine ourselves. Moving from people-pleasing and entering the glory years with a newfound confidence is liberating and a tiny bit nerve-wracking! Show Notes episode link: https://www.rlmedicine.com/am-i-having-a-midlife-crisis Menopause Link: https://www.rlmedicine.com/checklist Guest Kristin Bouse links: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 114 Did you know our food guidelines are influenced by more than just science? | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:23:59 | |
It is important to understand the influences behind the guidelines, as many people fear challenging them. In this episode Dr Lucy and Belinda Fettke discuss marketing propaganda from processed food companies and the vested interests of religious ideologies in influencing diet globally, unpacking the complicated motivations driving these interests. Extra show notes & episode transcript www.belindafettke.com (coming soon) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 113 A Diabetes Bill of Rights? | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:33:30 | |
Dr Lucy’s fascinating chat with Belinda Fettke continues this week. Belinda shares her discoveries about the Diabetes Bill of Rights, published by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She brings to light the forces behind the concerning one-size-fits-all health reform message advocating for a plant-based diet, devoid of animal protein and dairy, which is sweeping across America and embedding itself in the very fabric of their society. Extra show notes & episode transcript www.belindafettke.com (coming soon) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 112 Out on a limb for trying to save limbs | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:31:16 | |
Dr Lucy chats with Belinda Fettke this week, sharing how she was inspired into action by what happened to her husband, Dr Gary Fettke, a practising orthopaedic surgeon in Tasmania, Australia. She shares with us Gary’s own health battles, the court battle resulting from Gary’s eagerness to help his diabetic patients save their limbs and how she became an incredible voice of truth. She also brings to light some of the buried secrets she has unearthed. www.belindafettke.com (coming soon) https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindafettke/ https://www.facebook.com/belindanofructose/ Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 111 Can you still have fun at Christmas? | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:21:37 | |
Abso-freakin-lutely! For many of us, the all-or-nothing mindset does not serve us well in this environment. We can find ourselves eating everything in sight with the promise of a new year’s resolution. It doesn't have to be this way. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss the concept of identity and recommend James Clear's technique of embracing your new identity with small steps every day that confirm who you are as a person. They have a special and fun twist on the advent calendar that helps you cement your "low carbetarian" identity. Santa’s Little Helper Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 110 Staying on track through Christmas | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:19:54 | |
You better watch out! You better not shout! Christmas time can be the great undoing for many people, but it doesn't have to be that way. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary chat about common marketing tactics that drive some of our thinking around Christmas celebrations. They give some actionable advice to help you navigate the marketing minefield of Christmas. Christmas Masterclass Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 109 The difference between Glucose and Insulin | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:23:57 | |
If your blood sugar is fine, then everything is fine, right? Not necessarily. Dr Mary Barson (she's back!) and Dr Lucy Burns discuss the often-misunderstood link between the carbs we eat, the sugar in our blood and the role of insulin. These medical doctors explain insulin resistance and what to do about it in easy-to-understand terms. No Sugar Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep108 One size does not fit all | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:50:19 | |
Join Dr Lucy Burns this week as she interviews two wonderful women Louise Reynolds and Jackie Fletcher about their own weight loss stories and the life changing discovery of low carb/ keto. They talk about the different ways they approach keto and how what works for one does not necessarily work for the other. They chat about the concept of being a moderator or an abstainer and that yet again you have to know and understand yourself well to be able maintain long term weight loss. Dr Lucy also chats with Louise about her weight loss surgery and unpacks the concepts of shame and stigma around the tools we use to self soothe and the tools we use to get healthy. You can connect with Lou and Jackie on: The fabulously keto podcast https://fabulouslyketo.com/podcast-2/ And with Jackie here https://fabulouslyketo.com/ Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep107 A Juicy Scientific Episode | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:27:17 | |
This episode was a request by the doctors who listen to our podcast and have questions about some of the more nuanced approaches to risk management in cardiac health. Dr Lucy chats again with Dr Bret Scher a renowned low carb cardiologist on some of the more advanced technical details, including LDL lipid subfractions and Lipoprotein(a) Diet Doctor Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep106 The Low Carb Cardiologist | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:33:01 | |
Join Dr Lucy Burns as she chats with Dr Bret Scher, a wonderful low carb cardiologist who now has the fabulous job of being the medical director of the world famous “Diet Doctor” website. In this episode, they discuss all things heart health, do some myth busting around cholesterol and also chat about the somewhat “unsexy” path of being moderate, over being an extremist. Diet Doctor Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep105 Mindfulness and menopause | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:30:27 | |
Join Dr Lucy Burns as she interviews Clarissa Kristjansson, a menopause and mindfulness coach. Clarissa was a high-powered executive until she found her whole world crashing down in her perimenopause phase. She discovered mindfulness and went on to become a mindfulness practitioner. In this episode they discuss the enormous benefits practicing mindfulness can have on health in general. Clarissa discusses the changes that happen to women as they go through “the change” and the positive outcomes she found by developing a mindfulness practice. They also chat about ways you can bring mindfulness into your life and it doesn’t involve meditating for hours cross-legged on a cushion. To connect with Clarissa Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 212 Navigating the complexities of weight loss | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:38:49 | |
Have you ever felt shamed or stigmatised because of your weight? Dr Angela Kwong, a GP with expertise in weight management, talks with Dr Lucy Burns about weight loss. They discuss how addressing the root causes of weight gain is crucial for long-term weight loss. Listen in to learn about the pros and cons of weight loss medications, the role of nutrition, and the importance of education and informed choices as you navigate your personalised path to great health and sustainable weight loss. And learn how to break free from the stigma. Shame has no place in health and weight loss. Episode show notes and transcript: Free Weight Loss Summit Follow Dr Angela Kwong Instagram Could it be Menopause Checklist? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep104 The Aussie Alcohol Experiment | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:26:02 | |
Join Dr Lucy as she chats with alcohol coach Emma Gilmour. Our consumption of alcohol is on the rise and for many of us, it is now causing some health issues or problems in our life. We may be thinking of changing, reducing or stopping but don’t really know how. The pressure to drink in our society is enormous and so for some people this serves as a barrier to stopping or reducing alcohol. Just like changing our relationship with food, changing our relationship with alcohol is a journey of self discovery. Emma runs a beautiful compassionate program around alcohol awareness called The Aussie Alcohol Experiment. Awareness worksheets: These are awesome to do in the lead up to taking a break from booze or if you are not ready to take a break yet “all change happens on the other side awareness” Emma's main program is called the Aussie Alcohol Experiment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep103 Lipoedema Part 2: How do you manage it? | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:27:43 | |
Megan Pfeffer returns with Dr Lucy for part 2 of their discussion on lipoedema. This episode they discuss how managing the inflammatory load of lipoedema is important. This is done by focusing on nutrition, sleep and stress management. It's important to get an accurate diagnosis with a suitably qualified healthcare worker like a doctor, physiotherapist, or physical therapist who has an interest in lipoedema. Lipoedema Australia: Megan Pfeffer’s I Choose Health website: Extra show notes & episode transcript: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep102 Lipoedema Part 1: What is it exactly? | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:27:23 | |
Despite it being discovered many years ago, lipoedema – a build-up of fat, normally in the legs and arms – is widely misunderstood. More than one in ten women worldwide have the condition, which can be painful, affect mobility, and lead to social stigma. Megan Pfeffer, specialises in the treatment of lipoedema through a tailored keto diet. She discusses with Dr Lucy the signs and symptoms of lipoedema, and some of the ill-informed, counterproductive advice given to those who live with the condition. Lipoedema Australia: Megan Pfeffer’s I Choose Health website: Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep101 Can Diet Help with Chronic Pain? | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:35:13 | |
In this amazing episode Dr Lucy Burns chats with Dr Rowena Field about chronic pain. Rowena is a physio and she herself suffered from chronic back pain. So frustrating as a physio to have back pain despite doing all the usual physio techniques. She commenced a ketogenic diet and incredibly her back pain resolved. Rowena has gone a step further and actually done research on this! She now has a PhD after doing a trial on low carb and ketogenic diets and chronic pain and has had several papers published. Dr Rowena Field’s STEPP program: Solutions, tools and education for persistent pain https://www.stepp.com.au/ https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/abs/10.2217/pmt-2021-0084 Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep100 The Knee Bone's Connected to the Hip Bone | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:26:22 | |
Join Dr Lucy as she chats with physiotherapist Trisha Cashmere on the importance of the common problem of knee pain. They chat about ways to not only prevent knee pain but also on how to manage it without surgery. Trisha Cashmere is a physiotherapist and the owner of The Healthy Body Company. She and her team have designed a wonderful 12 week recovery program so you can rid yourself of knee pain and live your life without the need for medications and surgery. Here is the link to the 12 week Healthy Knees Program And there is a discount code, “DRLUCY” for a 20% discount Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep99 Healing Endometriosis with Real Food | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:29:59 | |
Dr Deepa Mahananda is an expert in women’s health. She runs the Sydney Low Carb Specialists Clinic with her husband and helps many women on their low carb journey. Today she shares her story with Dr Lucy. Deepa discusses her diagnosis of severe endometriosis at the age of 23 and how by following a low carb real food diet, she has had 2 children and now lives symptom and medication free. Deepa shares her passion for nutrition and some of the reasons why a real diet may be helpful in this chronic condition. Connect with Deepa Show notes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep98 Motherhood and burnout | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:22:22 | |
Dr Lucy chats with Dr Ali Young about burnout. Burnout is a phenomenon that is increasing in prevalence. It is well known amongst health care workers but is also on the rise in mums. Burnout has massive implications on our health and weight management. Dr Lucy and Dr Ali talk about the reasons why this occurs, the neurotransmitter response, the metabolic hormonal response and most importantly the things you can do about it. They chat about the barriers to self care, in particular the all-too-prevalent mum guilt. Find Dr Ali https://www.draliyoung.com Dr Ali’s Program https://www.draliyoung.com/mamareset Work. Mama. Life. Book https://www.booktopia.com.au/work-mama-life--ali-young/book/9780730396567.html Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep97 Have you ever lost weight and regained it all? | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:25:34 | |
Join Dr Lucy as she chats with another real life woman. In 2018, Louise was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She discovered low carb and lost 35 kgs (over 75 pounds). Unfortunately she found herself highly stressed during covid as the manager of an aged care facility and put it all back on, plus a bit more. She became extremely unwell with very bad type 2 diabetes and extremely high blood pressure. Listen as she tells her story to Dr Lucy about her recovery and what she did differently this time around to lose the weight and reclaim her health. Doors to the 12 week mind body rebalance close this Friday for kick off Saturday September 3. You can join here: Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep96 Life Long changes for a Long Life | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:24:12 | |
Join Dr Lucy as she chats with a real woman, Lisa-Marie. Like many of us, she grew up thinking she wasn’t thin enough, that her body wasn't good enough. She spent her life dieting. They talk about traditional dieting and the emphasis on weight loss at any cost. They chat about the processed food that is encouraged by many of the big dieting firms. Finally, they chat about Lisa-Marie's experience of the 12 week Mind Body Rebalance and the mind changing experience she encountered in the coaching calls. The 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance Extra show notes & episode transcript
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| Ep95 Getting Off the Diet Roller Coaster | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:25:55 | |
Join Dr Lucy as she chats with another real-life woman, Bec Mills. Bec has been off and on a diet for 25 years. She is an expert dieter. She discusses the brutal regimes she did in the quest for thinness. Like many women she was trapped in the calories in, calories out game. She did daily gym sessions (sometimes multiple) and survived in 1200 calories a day, until that all become too much and she would binge on all the things. She lived a life of deprivation and scarcity mindset trapped in all or nothing thinking. Bec chats about the incredible mind shift that she has experienced doing the 12 week Mind Body rebalance. The 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance Our Free Masterclass on permanent weight loss Podcast You can’t hate yourself thin Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 211 Managing Stress During Menopause | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:27:18 | |
Most women experience symptoms of stress as they transition through perimenopause. Dr Lucy and Dr Ivana discuss menopause and the importance of addressing the psychological aspects of this life transition. They explain the different stages of menopause and emphasise the need for women to have all the options and support available to them. They discuss the lack of attention and support given to perimenopausal women and the importance of creating a safe space for this transition. Dr Ivana shares her approach to helping women with menopausal symptoms through her menopause clinic and CBT group. They also discuss the impact of modern life on menopausal symptoms and the need for women to pause, review, and regroup to navigate this transition. Perimenopause checklist: https://www.rlmedicine.com/checklist Dr Ivana offers three services:
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| Ep94: 50 Shades of Sugar | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:24:58 | |
Join Dr Lucy as she chats about her favourite topic, Sugar! This topic gets a fire in her belly and she discusses her two pet peeves. One is junk food and the other is “health” food. She talks about the dopamine effect of sugar, food engineering and the billions of dollars the processed food industry puts into advertising, all designed to get us hooked from a young age. Dr Lucy then chats about the underhanded tactics of the health food industry who use health washing designed to trick us into buying their products because we think they are good for us and good for our kids. Finally, if you want to have a break from sugar then come and join. Our 7 day No Sugar Challenge: https://www.rlmedicine.com/nosugar Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep93 Sugar addiction | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:57:48 | |
This week Dr Lucy chats with US based surgeon and carb addiction specialist Dr Robert Cywes. Dr Cywes treats hundreds of patients with carbohydrate addiction and see obesity as the result of addiction not the actual problem. Like Dr Lucy and Dr Mary, he is really interested in helping people get to the root cause of their relationship with food. In his practice he treats obesity and metabolic disease by using an addiction model rather than a diet model. Interestingly in addiction medicine, we use a range of medications, many of which are now being used in obesity Join the sugar addiction Challenge $7 for 7 days Follow Dr Robert Cywes Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep92 Do you need more protein? | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:20:47 | |
In this episode, medical doctors and weight loss experts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns get back to the all-important basics. Our bodies are literally built of protein, we can’t store it, we need to eat it and it is vital that we get enough. Learn how to build your plate to ensure you get enough of this vital macronutrient. Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep91 Beautiful Boundaries | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:29:21 | |
The majority of people want to make other people happy. This is of course, the beautiful, kind and empathic part of human nature. However, many of us do this at a cost to our own health. Join Dr Lucy as she chats with business coach Donna Hann. Donna helps women find balance and reduce overwhelm and burnout so they can achieve the things they want to do in their businesses. There is so much parallel to what we do helping people find balance in their lives so they can achieve their health goals. Donna shares some practical strategies so that you reduce implement to reduce overwhelm including a downloadable time planner Connect with Donna Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep90 Celebratory eating | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:24:48 | |
Today is Dr Lucy’s Birthday! For many people birthdays and celebration can cause them to go off track and lose their way. The story for our society is that birthday equal cake and lollies. Dr Lucy shares with you her strategies on celebratory eating. She gives you 3 options on how to manage your celebration and goes through the pros and cons of each strategy She breaks through some of the myths including some of her favourites such as “if you don’t eat junk food, you are not fun"; and of course her famous one on food wastage, "Your body is not the bin". How to Stop Night Time Eating
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| Ep89 Can Low Carb help prevent cancer? | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:24:20 | |
Join Dr Lucy as she chats with another low doctor. She is joined by Dr Alex Petrushevski from Low Carb Specialist in Sydney. Alex has a wealth of knowledge and has a particular interest in nutrition and cancer. They chat and debunk the myth on red meat increasing the cancer risk. They also go on to talk about the mechanism behind obesity and cancer and most importantly what you can do to decrease your cancer risk. You can watch Alex’s presentation on Red Meat and Cancer here: Or more about his clinic here Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep88 Night time eating | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:20:33 | |
Do you find night time eating a problem? You’ve been “good” all day but after dinner you find yourself on the couch eating chocolate or ice cream or even both! Every day you tell yourself you’re going to stop but it’s just too hard. Join Dr Lucy and Dr Mary as they discuss this very common scenario and give you practical tips to overcome this issue and achieve your health and weight loss goals New Program https://www.rlmedicine.com/nighttime Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep87 Rewire your Mindset | 26 Jun 2022 | 00:42:37 | |
Ep87 Rewire your Mindset In this wonderful episode Dr Lucy chats with Brian Keane, a leading nutritionist and personal trainer in Ireland. As you all know, one of Dr Lucy’s favourite things to talk about is mindset. Brian has a wealth of experience in this area, has written a best-selling book and you are sure to fall in love with his beautiful Irish lilt. Brian and Dr Lucy chat about self-care, weight loss and of course ways to manage your mind! To connect with Brian Rewire Your Mindset: Own Your Thinking, Control Your Actions, Change Your Life! – https://www.amazon.com/Rewire-Your-Mindset-Thinking-Control/dp/1781334234/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MH6DE9JGPGTI&keywords=brian+keane&qid=1650451197&sprefix=brian+keane%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1 The Fitness Mindset: Eat for Energy, Train for Tension, Manage Your Mindset, Reap the Results – https://www.amazon.com/Fitness-Mindset-Energy-Tension-Results/dp/B08TX1RW5X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2MH6DE9JGPGTI&keywords=brian+keane&qid=1650451326&sprefix=brian+keane%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-2 Instagram – @brian_keane_fitness - https://www.instagram.com/brian_keane_fitness/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rrI9hjpGzkNdoDTFhzMjQ TikTok - @briankeanefitness
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| Ep86 Can I eat as much cheese as I want? | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:24:27 | |
Is it possible to over eat healthy foods? The short answer is yes! It is possible to overeat any food. In this episode Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss the definition of overeating. They chat about the reasons that we can overeat and the reasonable stories our brain can give us to enable overeating. Whilst it is much easier to overeat hyper-palatable processed food, we can indeed over eat real food, even low carb real food. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary share some stories about their own issues with overeating and give you practical tips to overcome this, so that you can continue your journey to real health and weight loss. Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep85 Why Habits are helpful for long term weight loss | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:27:42 | |
Dr Lucy chants with another lifestyle medicine doctor today about the importance of habits. Dr Orlena Kerek is a habits expert. They chat on the importance of habits and how forming good habits make your life easy! Habits become automatic and then there is no decision fatigue. Just like brushing your teeth, they happen without any internal discussion. Dr Orlena has written a book to help you cement your habits. Connect with Dr Orlena here Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 210 Memory Loss and Menopause - What should I do? | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:33:42 | |
Most of us worry about our memory as we get older, and many of us suffer from memory challenges in Menopause. But there are some very simple and powerful techniques you can use to improve your memory. Dr. Anne Unkenstein, a renowned neuropsychologist, discusses memory and its fluctuations, particularly during the perimenopausal menopausal transition. She shares insights on memory lapses, anxiety, and the impact of aging on memory. Listen in to gain insight into how memory works and get some practical strategies for improving memory to help you live your best possible life. Link to Menopause checklist: Link to Dr Anne Unkenstein's book - https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Dr-Anne-Unkenstein-Memory-wise-9781760296384 Link to website and show notes: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep84 Is a Juice Detox Healthy? | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:18:51 | |
Dr Lucy and Dr Mary chat today about the very popular practice of juice cleanses and juice detoxes. Many people think that doing a juice cleanse will help them lose weight. Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep83 The Fat Ginger Nerd | 30 May 2022 | 00:41:44 | |
The Fat Ginger Nerd is the title of a book written by Brendan Reid. This is a book of inspiration and hope written by someone who was overweight his whole life. Join Dr Lucy Burns as she chats with Brendan about his weight loss journey. Brendan has lost 50 kg and maintained his weight loss for 5 years by eating low carb. This podcast is full of emotion as Dr Lucy discusses the stigma and bullying Brendan encountered as a child, his retreat from society and now his glorious re-emergence. Brendan Reid's website and book: https://thefatgingernerd.com/ Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ep82 Is Toxic Positivity Stopping You from Losing Weight? | 23 May 2022 | 00:23:02 | |
We’ve all heard the phrase, “just look on the bright side”. Whilst this phrase is often said with well-meaning intent, it can make us feel unheard and that our feelings aren’t valid. Dr Mary and Dr Lucy chat about this today. They explore the difference between toxic positivity and positive psychology. Using some of the tools that fall under the umbrella of positive psychology can be extremely health enhancing but denying our feeling by looking on the right side can be harmful. Denying and suppressing some of these more difficult emotions is associated with overeating and binge eating as we use food to “medicate” them Learning to sit with and process your emotions is why we always say, “weight loss is more than a meal plan". Extra show notes & episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||