Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast

Dr Mary Barson is joined by the fabulous Nicole Mitchel. Nicole has had life-long struggles with body image, and her relationship with food. As an early developer, she can recall feeling deep shame about her body from a very early age. Despite finding success in many spheres of her life, she has persistently struggled with her weight and with self-acceptance. Having a trusting doctor-patient relat...

As humans, we often look for a clean slate to “start again”. If we go off track with our healthy eating (like eating the Tim Tams after a stressful day at work) we will often tell ourselves, “It’s OK, I’ll just start again tomorrow/Monday/next week/January”. However, it is actually possible to start again at any time. Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns discuss how...

Weight loss plateaus are common.  It is extremely important to remember that weight loss in not a straight-down linear process and that there are many other important indicators of health that we should focus on beyond the simple number on the scales. If you are having a weight loss stall, there are many things you can do about it. Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson discuss the best ways to bre...

Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns explain inflammation in latest instalment of their “Complicated Basics” series.  Inflammation is one of the most significant drivers of poor health. It is complex, and Dr Lucy and Dr Mary untangle this knotty subject making it easy to understand, so you can be empowered to reduce your chronic inflammation and take control of your health today. Real...

Evidence shows us that New Year’s Resolutions rarely work and this is largely because they are made without any plan in place. Join Dr Lucy and Dr Mary as they discuss their thoughts and plans for 2022. Intentions, planning and developing actions are a helpful way to approach your goals. Being resolute with your plan is unhelpful. Managing your plan with kindness and compassion is essential....

Join Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns as they chat about your plans for Christmas. Christmas kilos are not a given. You can decide how you want to approach Christmas remembering there is not right or wrong answer... And Dr Mary has a super exciting announcement that we are all thrilled about. Real Life Medicine https://www.rlmedicine.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Lucy chats with Dr Kate Gregorevic about ageing well. Together they discuss the negative messaging society has around ageing. Dr Kate highlights some issues that affect women in particular and our favourite quote from Kate “The older I get the smarter I get!” Real Life Medicine https://www.rlmedicine.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She has changed her physical appearance and altered her future health pathway. Shari's biggest transformation though has been her mind. She has been on a journey of self-discovery and learnt the power of self-worth, self-love and is now helping others do the same. Real Life Medicine https://www.rlmedicine.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine where you could be in 12 months’ time. This is exactly what one woman did as she took the leap of faith and joined Momentum in January 2020, the membership program with Real Life Medicine. Join Dr Lucy Burns as she chats with Jodie about the incredible changes that have occurred in her life not just with her physical health but her mindset, her identity and her self worth. Real Life...

This week Dr Lucy Burns talks with the lovely Lynn who has undergone a radical health transformation. Like many of you Lynn had tried many, many things in the past. She has type 2 diabetes with some severe consequences to her health, including diabetic retinopathy. Lynn thought she was too far gone, a lost cause. She was taking 9 different medications as well as 135units of insulin a day. She was...

Dr James Muecke is an eye surgeon and was awarded Australian of the Year in 2020 for his philanthropic work in treating eye disease both overseas and in Australia. Join Dr Lucy as she chats with him about his experience in managing the eye complications of Type 2 diabetes. James is a staunch advocate of eating real food. He has used his platform to raise awareness of the complications of Type 2 di...

Learning and consistently doing meditation is a key way in which we can reduce the harmful (and fattening) effects of chronic stress. Regular meditation exerts a plethora of beneficial effects on our health. In this episode, Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns unpack the powerful and ancient practice of meditation and give simple tips on how you can start including some ‘meditation magic’...

The negative impact of long-term stress on our health cannot be overstated. Long-term stress contributes to weight gain, makes us more prone to infections, and contributes to the development of virtually all chronic diseases. Stress is a really big deal. In this episode of ‘Complicated Basics’ Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson simplify this complex topic and discuss what you can start d...

What is the big deal with sugar? You hear people say sugar is harmful to our health. But how is it harmful? In their second instalment of the “Complicated Basics” series, Dr Mary and Dr Lucy dive into Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs), why you need to know about them and what you can do to protect your health and prevent premature ageing. Real Life Medicine https://www.rlmedicine....

Join Dr Lucy as she chats with a superstar Dr Kate Gregorevic. Dr Kate is a physician, geriatrician, and an expert in aging well. She's a published author and a regular contributor to major media publications. She shares some gems with us around movement, strength training, and overcoming some barriers to exercise. She is on a mission to empower women to age well and age strong. She is the co-foun...

In this new series called Complicated Basics, Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson discuss frequently used terms and break them down so you can understand what they actually mean. This is an important part of myth-busting to help you as a consumer make informed choices. Today they discuss the term oxidative stress and antioxidants. They unpack the role these concepts have in chronic cardiovascular dis...

What is the difference between a low carb diet and keto? What does keto actually mean? Do you need to count carbs? Where does real food fit in? Join medical doctors and weight loss experts, Dr Mary and Dr Lucy as they unravel the world macronutrients, ketones and diet confusion. Real Life Medicine https://www.rlmedicine.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The role of cholesterol in chronic disease is far more complicated than you may realise. Most of us grew up being told that foods like eggs, butter and red meat are bad because they will raise our cholesterol and in turn, raised cholesterol will cause heart disease. But is this really true? Dr Lucy and Dr Mary unpack the cholesterol myths and truths. Video link to Assoc. Prof. Ken Sikaris https://...

This episode concludes Lucy’s three-part conversation with Dr Katrina Ubell on her journey of sustainable weight loss.  Katrina is a medical doctor from the USA and she helps doctors on their quest for Real Health and Weight Loss.  Real Life Medicine https://www.rlmedicine.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Lucy continues her chat in Part 2 this week with Dr Katrina Ubell in her journey of sustainable weight loss.  Katrina is a medical doctor from the USA and she helps doctors on their quest for Real Health and Weight Loss.  Real Life Medicine https://www.rlmedicine.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr Lucy this week as she chats with one of her inspirations in her journey of sustainable weight loss, Dr Katrina Ubell.  Katrina is a medical doctor from the USA and she helps doctors on their quest for Real Health and Weight Loss. There may even be a bit of fan-girling going on!  Real Life Medicine https://www.rlmedicine.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Dr Lucy Burns chats with long term dieter Susan Hanmore. Like many women, Susan had years and years of yo-yo dieting. In 2017 Susan embarked on her own low carb journey shedding 50 kgs, reversing her fatty liver and restoring her metabolic health. Finding a supportive community through Real Life Medicine has been the low carb cherry on top! Susan, a wonderfully wise woman, now supports other women...

This week the doctors take a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of the 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance. We have many people asking: "Is this program right for me?” Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson give you all the details and a cheeky discount code at the end of the episode. Real Life Medicine https://www.rlmedicine.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the toddler rules the roost, things can go astray.  The toddler brain, also known as the amygdala, is our emotional epicentre. Learning to parent your toddler brain is another skill that takes caring, commitment and compassion. Real Life Medicine https://www.rlmedicine.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson as they discuss further the causes of emotional eating. They chat about all the emotions, the good, the bad and the ugly! Emotions are designed to keep us safe. Awareness and Acceptance are the first steps to gaining food freedom Real Life Medicine https://www.rlmedicine.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.