230 Transforming Health After 60
Maria's story shows it's never too late to transform your health! At 63, she broke free from decades of yo-yo dieting and found lasting success with real food. Learn how Maria overcame cravings, changed her mindset, and gained a supportive community. Hear how her knee pain vanished without surgery,…
229 Metabolism, Mindset and Diabetes
In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary explore diabetes, covering different types and sharing practical ways to prevent and manage it. Learn how continuous glucose monitors can help, discover the impact of lifestyle changes, and find out why building muscle strength matters for insulin resistance. Wh…
228 Super Gut with Dr William Davis
Dr William Davis, a cardiologist and author of Wheat Belly is not afraid of controversy. He has been challenging the established medical paradigms for decades. His newest crusade is in gut health and today we discuss some of the more contentious topics. Dr Davis introduces the concept of using a s…
227 Three Things Every Woman Should Know About Menopause
Dr Lucy shares some of the pearls of wisdom from the recent World Congress of Menopause Conferences she attended. As we finished menopause awareness month, Dr Lucy goes through 3 important points: 1/ The phases of menopause 2/ The metabolic health implications after menopause 3/ The genitourina…
226 Menopause and the Workplace
Did you know that a significant number of women leave the workforce due to symptoms of perimenopause and menopause? While research in Australia is limited, the condition is conservatively estimated to cost organisations about $5 billion annually. Dr Lucy chats today with Mel Kettle who is an expert…
225 Hypnosis for Hot Flushes
There is lots of woo-woo rubbish being marketed to women for the management of menopause. Most of it is useless apart from making your wallet lighter. There are though several complementary options in menopause are evidence-based. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss hot flushes (or hot flashes) during meno…
224 Have you heard of PMDD?
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 …
223 Tips for Better Skin after Menopause
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 a…
222 How Does Menopause Cause Osteoporosis?
Menopause and Bones! 20% of women who have a bone fracture get significant complications that severely impact their life. Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Sunita Chelva, an expert menopause doctor, discuss the importance of bone health before, during and after menopause. They emphasise the need for early scre…
221 Does Menopause Affect Your Muscles?
Menopause and Muscles! The impact of menopause on the musculoskeletal system is profound. Dr Lucy chats with menopause expert Dr Sunita Chelva, highlighting the often overlooked symptoms and challenges. They emphasise the importance of bones and muscles for support, structure, movement, and overall…