319 How to Motivate Yourself

Why is it so hard to start a healthy habit, even when you know it's good for you? In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary share a simple mindset tool that can make exercise, sleep and other healthy choices feel far easier to stick to.  They explore why your brain naturally magnifies the effort of a t…

318 Boring Basics Beat Biohacking

What if the real “hack” is stopping chasing hacks altogether? In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary ask what’s actually helping your health and what’s just cluttering up your life.  You’ll hear them laugh about useless things they’ve bought, talk about why our brains love shiny promises, and explor…

317 Is Low Carb Still Relevant?

Fibre-maxxing, high protein everything, GLP-1 injections... diet trends come and go, but does your body actually care what's fashionable? In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson take a good look at why real food, higher protein and lower carb eating remains one of the most effective appro…

316 Does Creatine Work?

Is creatine a game-changer for your health, or just another overhyped supplement clogging up your social media feed? In this episode, Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns cut through the noise to give you an honest, science-backed look at one of the most talked-about supplements right now.  Dr Mary an…

315 What's the Deal with Peptides?

Peptides are all over social media, but are they actually safe? In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary unpack what peptide hormones really are and why the booming, murky peptide market has them concerned.  They explore where these products are really coming from, what can go wrong when nobody's chec…

314 What’s the Best Sort of Magnesium?

Is magnesium really worth the hype, and which one should you actually be taking? In this episode, Dr Mary and Dr Lucy cut through the confusion around "magnificent magnesium" to help you make clearer, more confident decisions without the marketing spin.  You'll hear why magnesium matters for energ…

313 Could It Be Lipoedema?

Lipoedema might be the missing piece in your health story. In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary shine a purple light on this under-recognised condition that mostly affects women and is often mistaken for “just being overweight”.  You’ll hear how lipoedema is different from lymphoedema, why the fat…

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…