Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast

Real Life Medicine
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Welcome to the Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast where you get Real advice from Real Doctors to help you lose weight and revolutionise your health not just now but permanently. You can change your future, starting now.  Imagine if everything you had been told about weight loss was wrong.  We are here to bust through some myths and give you actionable advice. Real health and weight loss is a journey and we, your hosts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns from Real Life Medicine, are here with you every step of the way. 

  1. 2h ago

    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 as any structured workout routine.  In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary introduce the concept of the "exercise salad", the idea that your body and brain do best with a mix of different movement types, not just one. They explore why muscle strength matters for both metabolic health and brain protection, how a little "huff and puff" may help reduce dementia risk for many people, and why mobility and balance are the often-forgotten ingredients that keep you moving well for life. They also dig into the all-or-something mindset that can transform how you approach movement on your busiest, most exhausted days.  You'll walk away with practical strategies you can start today without changing your clothes, joining a gym, or carving out extra time. From calf raises at the kettle to sit-to-stands off the toilet, this episode makes movement feel genuinely doable. Tune in and build your own exercise salad.  For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/  Episode, show notes & transcript https://www.rlmedicine.com/the-exercise-salad-why-variety-beats-the-perfect-workout-every-time  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min

  2. Jun 8

    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, and how combining movement, lifestyle changes, and a GLP-1 medication led to something she never thought possible: a healthy pregnancy. You will also hear about her female-founded golf apparel brand Clubdayze, why 60% of new golfers in Australia are now women, and why golf might just be the best lifestyle medicine you have never tried. A great listen for any woman who thinks golf is not for her.  Website: https://www.clubdayze.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubdayze  For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/  Episode, show notes & transcript https://www.rlmedicine.com/is-golf-good-for-your-health  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  3. Jun 1

    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, understand what your brain is actually doing when cravings hit, and discover simple "hot tools" to pause before you eat. You'll also get the "cool tools" to build lasting emotional resilience. This episode will change how you see your relationship with food.  For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/  Episode, show notes & transcript https://www.rlmedicine.com/brain-based-solutions-to-stop-emotional-eating  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min

  4. May 25

    309 Practical Steps to Improve Habits if You Have ADHD (Helpful Even if You Don’t)

    Does your brain seem to work against you when it comes to healthy habits? In this episode, Dr Mary and Dr Lucy explore ADHD and why so many women, especially in midlife, find healthy living hard to stick to.  They explain the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it, and share simple, practical tools to bridge that gap.  You will learn why it is not about trying harder, how to manage demand overload, and five clear strategies to make good habits stick, including anchoring, habit pairing, and shrinking the change.  Whether you have ADHD or not, this episode is full of tools you can start using today.  Visit https://www.rlmedicine.com/    For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/  Episode, show notes & transcript https://www.rlmedicine.com/practical-steps-to-improve-habits-if-you-have-adhd-helpful-even-if-you-dont  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min

  5. May 18

    308 Can HRT Prevent Dementia?

    Did you know women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease as men, and oestrogen may be a key reason why? In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson break down the real science behind oestrogen's role in brain health and dementia prevention, why the infamous 2003 WHI study sent doctors running scared for decades, and what the latest evidence actually means for women in midlife. If MHT is not right for you, don't worry, protecting your brain is never a one-trick pony. This is the episode every woman in midlife needs to hear.  Research mentioned in this episode:  Paganini-Hill A, Henderson VW. Archives of Internal Medicine. 1996  Kim YJ et al. Alzheimer's & Dementia. 2021  Nerattini M et al. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 2023  Cipriano GL et al. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2024  Melville NA et al. The Lancet Healthy Longevity. 2025  For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/  Episode, show notes & transcript https://www.rlmedicine.com/can-hrt-prevent-dementia  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min

  6. May 11

    307 How to Prevent Dementia

    Did you know dementia is now the leading cause of death in women in Australia, and your metabolic health plays a huge role? In this episode, Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns break down the different types of dementia, including why Alzheimer's is sometimes called "type 3 diabetes", and how insulin resistance, inflammation, and poor sleep can quietly damage your brain for decades before any symptoms show up. You'll learn what you can actually do, from food and sleep to stress management and movement, to protect your brain starting right now. This one could change your life.  For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers:  https://www.rlmedicine.com/  Episode, show notes & transcript https://www.rlmedicine.com/how-to-prevent-dementia  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min

  7. May 4

    306 How to Fix Metabolic Health

    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. For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/  Episode, show notes & transcript https://www.rlmedicine.com/how-to-fix-metabolic-health  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min

  8. Apr 27

    305 What is Metabolic Health?

    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:  For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/  Episode, show notes & transcript https://www.rlmedicine.com/what-is-metabolic-health  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
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Welcome to the Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast where you get Real advice from Real Doctors to help you lose weight and revolutionise your health not just now but permanently. You can change your future, starting now.  Imagine if everything you had been told about weight loss was wrong.  We are here to bust through some myths and give you actionable advice. Real health and weight loss is a journey and we, your hosts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns from Real Life Medicine, are here with you every step of the way. 

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