Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast

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 movement after a meal can lower your blood sugar, how even five minutes of exercise improves your sleep, why chronic stress silently drives insulin resistance, and why going to bed on time might be the most powerful health tool you're not using. Simple, practical, and backed by science, this one is worth your time.
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https://www.rlmedicine.com/how-to-fix-metabolic-health
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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 can lock your stored fat away like cash in a term deposit you cannot access, and how conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and dementia are all rooted in the same metabolic imbalance.
The best part is that your metabolic health is not fixed and it can start to change in weeks, not years. Tune in to understand what is really going on in your body and why simple, real food changes can make a profound difference.
Website links:
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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 Johanna Wicks, co-founder of Lorai Health, who got so fed up she decided to build her own pharmaceutical company. This episode is essential listening for every woman in perimenopause or menopause who has ever been told to just wait a little longer.
Lorai Health
Website: https://www.loraihealth.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loraihealth/
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https://www.rlmedicine.com/perimenopause-patches-and-problem-solving-with-johanna-wicks
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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 women default to in perimenopause is working against them, and what the science says to do instead. Clio also busts the "I'll get bulky" myth, explains the link between falling oestrogen and all those mysterious aches and pains, and shares why strength training is the single best investment a woman can make in her future health. If you've ever wondered why your body feels different and what to actually do about it, this one's for you.
Clio Austin links
Website:
https://www.clioaustin.com.au/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/menopause_exercisephys/
10 simple daily habits to help reduce belly fat in perimenopause
https://clio-austin-d5e8.mykajabi.com/daily-habits
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https://www.rlmedicine.com/muscles-metabolism-and-menopause-with-clio-austin
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What if you could lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease without giving up the foods you love? In this episode, Dr Mary Barson chats with Dr Nelum Dharmapriya, a GP with over 30 years’ experience, who shares how she reversed her own pre-diabetes, regained her energy, and simplified her approach to health after years of doing “all the right things” without results. Dr Nelum shares practical, culturally sensitive strategies you can use straight away, including how to reduce your metabolic risk (especially if you have South Asian heritage), how to enjoy traditional foods without guilt or confusion, and one simple breakfast shift that can kickstart better energy, appetite control, and weight loss. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or unsure what actually works, this episode will give you clarity and a plan you can start today.
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Connect with Dr Nelum Dharmapriya
Website: Whole Food Revolution - Holistic Health Coaching for Women 40+
👉 https://www.wholefoodrevolution.com.au/
Facebook: Whole Food Revolution
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YouTube: Whole Food Revolution
👉 https://youtube.com/@wholefoodrevolutionoz?si=w9DF0kfBynksLjmw
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https://www.rlmedicine.com/from-curry-and-carbs-to-metabolic-health-with-dr-nelum-dharmapriya
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