In this episode about pregnancy, Dr Helen Lawal interviews Dr Julie Gray. Julie is an NHS GP and currently 35 weeks pregnant. Helen is bringing up a new-born baby in lockdown.  The pair share their experience as mums and explore: benefits of exercise in pregnancy and what precautions to take; how to maintain good emotional wellbeing and mental health during pregnancy; and practical tips to improve sleep both during and outside of pregnancy.

What is Lifestyle Medicine? In the first episode of Sound Living, Dr Helen Lawal is joined by Dr Rob Lawson. Rob is a former GP and cofounder of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. In this episode, Rob explains why he founded the BSLM and why our lifestyle is more important now than ever. He also explains what lifestyle medicine actually is, what group consultations are, and how small changes can have a big impact on our health.

Dr Helen Lawal is an NHS GP and a Regional Director for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. The BSLM is a registered charity dedicated to promoting Lifestyle as Medicine. In this podcast, Dr Helen finds doctors and other health experts from around the world to bring you reliable information, based on facts and research, to inspire and support you to improve your health and wellbeing.