Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast

Menopause and Bones! 20% of women who have a bone fracture get significant complications that severely impact their life. Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Sunita Chelva, an expert menopause doctor, discuss the importance of bone health before, during and after menopause.

They emphasise the need for early screening and prevention of fractures, as well as the role of hormones, genetics, and lifestyle factors in bone health. 

They cover topics such as: 

• osteopenia vs osteoporosis
• the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
• the impact of diet, exercise, and sleep on bone health. 

They also discuss treatment options including hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

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Episode, show notes & transcript: www.rlmedicine.com/how-does-menopause-cause-osteoporosis

Connect with Dr Sunita:

IG : @heramenopause, @drsunitachelva 
FB: @Hera Menopause and Women’s Health 
LinkedIn: @DrSunitaChelva @Hera Menopause and Women’s Health

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Menopause and Muscles! The impact of menopause on the musculoskeletal system is profound. Dr Lucy chats with menopause expert Dr Sunita Chelva, highlighting the often overlooked symptoms and challenges. They emphasise the importance of bones and muscles for support, structure, movement, and overall health.

They also discuss the role of hormones, particularly oestrogen, in maintaining bone and muscle health. The conversation touches on the concept of musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, which includes common complaints such as back pain, plantar fasciitis, and bursitis. They also discuss the importance of exercise, nutrition, and body acceptance in maintaining muscle strength and overall well-being in peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause. 

Episode, show notes & transcript: www.rlmedicine.com/does-menopause-affect-your-muscles

Join the 4 Week Body Rebalance: www.rlmedicine.com/4wbr

Connect with Dr Sunita:

IG : @heramenopause, @drsunitachelva 
FB: @Hera Menopause and Women’s Health 
LinkedIn: @DrSunitaChelva @Hera Menopause and Women’s Health

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Gut Health for Great Health! Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss the importance of gut health. They discuss the emerging science around the gut microbiome and warn against the exploitation by the supplement industry.

They explore the gut-brain connection, the gut microbiome's role, and diet's effects on gut health. 

The conversation focuses on the five key steps to improve gut health: Rest, Remove, Replace, Re-inoculate, and Rebalance - all the steps that you can take to improve gut health without breaking the bank.

Episode, show notes & transcript: https://www.rlmedicine.com/five-ways-to-improve-your-gut 

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Dr Lucy chats with Nadia Walton, a bariatric physiotherapist. We explore Nadia’s approach to helping patients living with obesity or who are plus size. She focuses on helping them reach their goals through positive movement habits and habit formation.

The key points are:

Movement for Health, Not Weight Loss: Nadia shares her philosophy on exercise, emphasising its role in improving mental and physical health rather than focusing solely on weight loss. Discover how small, enjoyable activities can transform your well-being.

Breaking Barriers: Learn about Nadia's innovative approach to helping plus-size individuals overcome physical limitations and societal barriers, ensuring they receive the care and respect they deserve.

Empowering Patients: The discussion delves into strategies for advocating for oneself in healthcare settings, highlighting the importance of communication and understanding between patients and practitioners.

The Power of Small Steps: Dr Lucy and Nadia explore how incremental changes can lead to significant improvements in health and quality of life, encouraging listeners to find joy in movement and set realistic goals.

Episode, show notes & transcript: https://www.rlmedicine.com/how-to-start-exercising-if-youre-overweight

Join the 4 Week Body Rebalance: www.rlmedicine.com/4wbr

Download our free 12-page guide - ‘Five Actions of A Size-Inclusive Ally’: https://lanewaysrehab.com.au/#download 

Connect with Nadia: 
www.instagram.com/lanewaysrehab
www.facebook.com/lanewaysrehab

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Are you waiting to feel motivated to begin your weight loss journey? Are you hoping for a flash of inspiration so you can start feeling healthy? Motivation is a feeling and like all feelings it comes and goes. But did you know you can learn to cultivate motivation? Imagine being able to generate motivation whenever you need it

Join Dr Lucy and Dr Mary as we unpack:

• What is motivation
• How to get more motivation
• The power of habits
• The 3 layers of behaviour change

Join the 12 Week Mind Body Rebalance starting August 31: https://www.rlmedicine.com/12WMBR 

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-get-motivated

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Can you eat whatever you want as long you are in a calorie deficit? This is what fitness influencers and even some health professionals would tell you. This message is tempting in its simplicity but is scientifically wrong and fundamentally harmful.

In this episode we unpack:

• The origin of the calorie

• The flawed concept of the term “calorie deficit”

• How our body processes food and absorbs energy

• And we introduce the concept of low-insulin recipes

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-a-calorie-deficit 

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Many women gain weight post menopause but it doesn't have to be this way. The effects of menopause on metabolism and body fat are not confined to the transition phase of perimenopause. The decline of oestrogen has far-reaching consequences for those women in the post-menopause phase which lasts on average 35 years. Dieting and calorie restriction can cause more harm than good as we get older but there are plenty of things you can do that will result in weight loss without causing harm to your overall health.  In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary give you 6 simple steps you can do to counter the natural decline of oestrogen so you can live your glory years with energy, vitality and good metabolic health.

Episode, show notes & transcript:
https://www.rlmedicine.com/6-simple-steps-for-weight-loss-after-menopause 

Join the 12WMBR waitlist here: https://www.rlmedicine.com/12WMBR 

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Most people think the reason they can’t achieve their weight loss goals is that they haven’t got enough willpower, discipline or time. This couldn't be further from the truth. The real reason people can't  implement their knowledge comes down to mindset. Understanding what mindset is, and more importantly what it isn’t, is crucial to having long lasting success. In this episode we discuss 3 mindset tools that you can add to your toolkit. Long lasting weight loss requires you to understand how your brain works so you can rewrite the stories that are keeping you stuck.

Episode, show notes & transcript
https://www.rlmedicine.com/3-mindset-tool-for-weight-loss

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Heavy periods also known as heavy menstrual bleeding affects 1 in 4 women and can have serious health and quality of life implications. Join Dr Lucy as she chats with gynaecologist, Dr Talat Uppal who is an expert in women's health and the founder of an organisation called Bleed Better. There are many causes of heavy periods and we discuss how having excess body fat or having insulin resistance can contribute to this.  By the end of this episode you will understand the definition of heavy menstrual bleeding, the causes and what you do about it.

Show Notes episode link: 
https://www.rlmedicine.com/how-does-weight-loss-help-heavy-periods

Menopause Checklist: https://www.rlmedicine.com/checklist

Dr Talat’s clinic - Women’s Health Road 
https://www.womenshealthroad.com.au/

Bleed Better Foundation 
https://www.bleedbetter.org/

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For many women, the perimenopause period can feel like a crisis. Join Dr Lucy Burns as she chats with midlife psychologist Kirstin Bouse.  The hormonal and psychological changes that occur in perimenopause and beyond are profound but can provide an opportunity to redefine ourselves. Moving from people-pleasing and entering the glory years with a newfound confidence is liberating and a tiny bit nerve-wracking!

Show Notes episode link: https://www.rlmedicine.com/am-i-having-a-midlife-crisis

Menopause Link: https://www.rlmedicine.com/checklist

Guest Kristin Bouse links: 
Website: www.allabouthercentre.com.au 
Instagram: @the_midlife_psychologist

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