312 The Exercise Salad: Why Variety Beats the Perfect Workout Every Time

If you've ever felt like exercise is just another thing you're failing at, this episode is for you. The truth is, you don't need a punishing gym program to protect your brain and your metabolic health. The evidence suggests that small, varied movements woven into your day may be just as powerful a…

311 Is Golf Good for your Health?

What if golf changed your life in ways you never expected? In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns chats with Rebecca Laut, a woman who picked up golf in her 30s and found far more than a hobby. Rebecca shares how getting out on the course helped her stay active while managing PCOS and insulin resistance, a…

310 Brain-Based Solutions to Stop Emotional Eating

Do you reach for food when you're stressed, tired, or overwhelmed? In this episode, Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns break down the real reasons behind emotional eating. No guilt, no shame. Just clear, practical tools you can use right now. Learn the PHALTS framework to spot your triggers, understa…

309 Practical Steps to Improve Habits if You Have ADHD (Helpful Even if You Don’t)

Does your brain seem to work against you when it comes to healthy habits? In this episode, Dr Mary and Dr Lucy explore ADHD and why so many women, especially in midlife, find healthy living hard to stick to.  They explain the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it, and share simple, …

308 Can HRT Prevent Dementia?

Did you know women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease as men, and oestrogen may be a key reason why? In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson break down the real science behind oestrogen's role in brain health and dementia prevention, why the infamous 2003 WHI study sent do…

307 How to Prevent Dementia

Did you know dementia is now the leading cause of death in women in Australia, and your metabolic health plays a huge role? In this episode, Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns break down the different types of dementia, including why Alzheimer's is sometimes called "type 3 diabetes", and how insulin …

306 How to Fix Metabolic Health

You know metabolic health matters, but what can you actually do about it? In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson break down the key levers you can pull to improve your metabolic health, and none of them require calorie counting or hours in the gym. You'll learn why just 10 minutes of mov…

305 What is Metabolic Health?

Do you feel tired, hungry, and like your body is working against you? Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson break down exactly what metabolic health is and why it matters far more than just the number on the scales. In this episode, you'll learn how your body converts food into energy, why high insulin …

304 Perimenopause, Patches and Problem Solving with Johanna Wicks

What if the reason you can't get your HRT patch has nothing to do with your pharmacy and everything to do with a 20-year-old mistake? Australia has had a chronic shortage of menopause hormone therapy patches for nearly five years, and the reason will surprise you. Dr Lucy Burns sits down with Johan…

303 Muscles Metabolism and Menopause with Clio Austin

Dr Lucy Burns sits down with Clio Austin, an exercise physiologist, scientist, and women's health specialist, to talk about what women in midlife actually need to do to protect their bones, build muscle, and stay strong for life. You'll learn why the cardio-and-calorie-cutting approach so many wome…