Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast

Getting back control of hunger is crucial for weight loss. There are many misconceptions surrounding hunger. Contrary to popular belief, hunger is not about the size of your stomach or sheer willpower. Instead, it's hormonally driven, with important hormonal players like peptide YY, cholecystokinin, insulin, leptin and ghrelin all working together to signal when to stop eating.  In this episode Dr...

Understanding how to fuel your body well is essential for sustainable weight loss and good health. Long lasting weight loss does not need to be hard, if you have the right framework. In this episode Dr Mary and Dr Lucy cut through the noise and confusion and uncover the actual route cause of obesity and weight gain - a disordered metabolism. Listen to this episode to learn how making simple change...

In this episode, Dr. Lucy interviews Amanda Moore, who shares her remarkable health transformation journey. Amanda had sudden onset rheumatoid arthritis and struggled with weight gain and the side effects of medications. She was looking for a sustainable solution to improve her health and found the 12-week mind-body rebalance program. Amanda has experienced increased energy, reduced joint pain, an...

Dr. Lucy interviews Penny Stringer, a 40-year-old mum of two from Tasmania who has completed 12-week mind-body rebalance program. Penny shares her struggles with weight management and polycystic ovarian syndrome, as well as her journey towards finding balance and nourishing her body with low carb real food. She emphasises the importance of mindfulness, understanding hunger signals, and making the...

Changing the food we eat and getting help with our mindset has the power to change lives. In today's episode, Dr Mary is joined by the fabulous Marie Kirkpatrick. Maree is a busy mum and business woman. Despite her hectic life, she has found a way to easily embrace real food, and with expert mindset coaching she has transformed her health, reduced pain, lost weight and overcome emotional eating. A...

What should we eat for optimum health and weight loss? Join Dr Lucy and Dr Mary in this back-to-basics podcast and learn about the keys to optimal health and weight loss. In this insightful episode, the doctors discuss the terrible pitfalls of processed foods, shedding light on the risks they pose to our well-being and waist-line. They share practical tips on improving health and achieving weight...

New Year's is a great time to focus on your health and wellbeing. Of course we don't need to wait for a new year to start focusing on our health, but since we have one, it is a great and convenient "clean slate" to use to make 2024 your best year ever. Listen as Dr Lucy and Dr Mary show you how to supercharge your New Year's resolutions into useful, actionable transformation.  To learn more on how...

Weight loss and the holiday season can go together. Dr. Lucy and Dr. Mary cut through the noise, reminding you that your body is not a bin, and you have the power to choose what goes into it. Learn practical tips on navigating the Christmas leftovers and hangovers. Learn what to do when you go off track, and how to get yourself easily back on track both psychologically and physically. If you're re...

Dr Mary is joined by Clinical Nutritionist and fellow Functional Medicine Practitioner Filipa Bellette. Filipa sheds light on Body Burnout and how we can heal our body and minds to live the best possible life we can. Filipa and Dr Mary discuss the layers of emotional eating, and how with the right tools and insights you can break free from these challenges and regain your health and your life.  4...

What should you do with your eating plan this Christmas? Dr Lucy goes through some strategies on how to approach Christmas. There is certainly no right or wrong way to manage but what she discusses is finding the right way for you! She goes through the pros and cons of various approaches and gives you some practical strategies that you can adopt for a successful Christmas period. Listen today so y...

What is the best path to healthy weight loss? Join Dr. Mary and holistic weight loss Nutritionist Elly McLean they delve into the journey towards a healthier you. Explore why weight loss isn't just about aesthetics but also about achieving optimal health. Gain insights into the challenges many women face when comparing themselves to their younger selves and learn why prioritising health is the key...

Dr Lucy interviews another inspiring guest Sharyn Streitberg. Sharyn is an Aussie living in Switzerland.  As a busy wife, mother and nurse, she was always caring for other people. Her own health care was at the bottom of a very large pile. Unfortunately Sharyn developed type 2 diabetes and despite medications she also suffered renal complications. She felt dreadful, tired, worn out and fed up.  Fa...

Don't underestimate the power of small steps. You can change your life, and it really does not need to be that hard. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary celebrate three years and half a million downloads of the Real Health & Weight Loss Podcast! This wonderful milestone was reached by taking small steps consistently. Passing this landmark is a great time to reflect and reset. The doctors discuss how powerful...

In this entertaining episode Dr Mary chats to the fabulous Sharna Dawson. Sharna is no stranger to the darker side of dieting, as a previous body builder she was used to gruelling diets and training regimes. Later, as her sedentary lifestyle and sugar addiction was starting to cause health concerns, her all-or-nothing thinking around diet and exercise made her reluctant to try "dieting again". Des...

Barbara, aged 59 years old, has struggled with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and weight gain since the age of 8. Like so many women, she has tried diet after restrictive diet, and even had a gastric band procedure, but nothing worked to keep the weight off long term. Spurred into action by a diagnosis of pre-diabetes and fatty liver, Barb has turned her health around. With a delicious Real Food life...

Did you know your gut microbiome plays a vital role in your health? In today’s episode Dr Mary and DR Lucy discuss the ways in which the microbiome can affect health, weight management and even sugar cravings. They give you practical tips on the things you can do to improve your gut health and – guess what? – they don’t involve expensive gut tests or supplements! More information on gut health:  h...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is incredibly common-up top 30% of Australians suffer with gut pain, bloating diarrhoea and constipation. Today, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary talk about the causes of IBS and the ways you can improve and even cure your gut symptoms.  For more help with gut health, you can check our program at www.rlmedicine.com/gut   Episode, show notes & transcript:  www.rlmedicine.com/174   S...

Weight loss doesn't need to be hard. But if you have tried traditional calorie counting and restrictive diets, I'm sure that it has felt very hard indeed. Join Dr Mary and Dr Lucy, two passionate doctors, as they unveil the secrets to achieving a healthy, balanced body through a hormonal approach to weight loss. Weight loss is more about chemistry than maths.  Understanding your body's internal pr...

What should we eat for healthy weight loss? In this episode Dr Mary is joined by holistic weight loss nutritionist Elly McLean. Dr Mary and Elly discuss animal and plant-based diets, and how you can achieve healthy weight loss on either. Elly challenges common misconceptions about low-carb nutrition and emphasises that a lower-carb diet doesn't have to be animal-food heavy.  With the right knowled...

There are worldwide shortages of various weight loss medications including Ozempic meaning supply is erratic and unpredictable.  This is distressing for people taking these medications. The off-again on-again process is often harmful to people’s physical and psychological health. There are however steps you can take to protect yourself in Ozempic shortages.  There is a concept called the lowest ef...

Weight loss is not just about what we eat. Nourishing our bodies with good food is certainly important, but so is the often-overlooked contributor to weight gain and poor metabolic health - stress.  In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary explore how stress is quite literally making us fat and sick and explain the simple steps you can take to tackle stress for greater health, and easier weight loss....

Long lasting weight loss is achieved by having the correct basic framework and then applying the nuances that are relevant to your individual situation. Many weight loss experts try to simplify it and distil it down to one thing. Just like a mechanic has dozens of tools to repair and maintain a car, we need many tools to repair our metabolism and maintain good health. In this episode Dr Lucy and D...

Dr. Mary interviews Lee Holden as we delve into the vitally important world of stress management and weight loss through the lens of Qi Gong. Join us as we explore the incredible connection between the autonomic nervous system, and overall well-being. Lee explains how Qi Gong is a simple, powerful and easy-to-learn tool can be embraced by everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Even dedicati...

Join Dr Lucy as she chats with Helen Marshall and does a deep dive into her journey from a high-carb, low-fat diet to adopting a grain-free, paleo lifestyle that transformed her health and well-being Helen shares her inspirational story where she goes from tired, overwhelmed and barely surviving to running a blissful soul-centred business. Episode 167, show notes and transcript: https://www.rlmedi...

In this timely episode as Dr Mary celebrates her 42nd birthday, she and Dr Lucy dive into the nuances of ageing, challenging society's negative narrative around women growing older. With a refreshing perspective, they explore the concept of "optimal ageing," where embracing the natural process of getting older is met with empowerment rather than fear. Dr Lucy delves into the hormonal shifts of men...