In this episode, I’m joined by Helen Bligh, a former NHS dietitian, life sciences professional, coach, and now author, to talk about reinvention, women’s health, and the changing conversation around obesity and GLP-1 medications.

Helen shares how redundancy, motherhood, coaching, and a lifelong interest in science all shaped the work she is doing today.

We also talk honestly about shame, willpower, menopause, weight cycling, side effects, and why the advice around weight loss has not always kept pace with the science.

This is a thoughtful, personal conversation about health, self-belief, and what can happen when you finally stop blaming yourself and start understanding your body.

Highlights:

(05:16) - From NHS dietetics to spotting the gaps in patient support

(12:21) - Motherhood, redundancy, and becoming the family breadwinner

(17:19) - The leap from employment into running her own business

(22:21) - Why Helen pivoted towards GLP-1s and women’s health

(27:25) - Lucy’s own experience of life-changing weight loss

(36:47) - The question to ask before beginning your own health reinvention

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