In this episode of I'm in Control, I sit down with the remarkable Dr Avi Charlton, a Melbourne-based GP who’s shaking up the traditional medical model with a powerful focus on lifestyle medicine. From her own personal journey of weight loss and discovery through low-carb nutrition, Avi shares how she transformed not only her own health but the lives of countless patients through practical, sustainable changes.

We chat about the six core pillars of lifestyle medicine—nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, community support, and addiction—and how her Melbourne Low Carb Clinic is leading the charge in this space. Avi also dives into the real science behind ketogenic diets, debunks myths around salt and fat, and explains how metabolic health can profoundly impact chronic conditions including diabetes, obesity, and even cancer.

00:00 – Introduction to Dr Avi Charlton and her mission

05:00 – From gym challenge to launching a lifestyle clinic

10:00 – The six lifestyle pillars and how they work in practice

15:00 – Probiotics, jet lag and gut health: what you need to know

20:00 – Personalised nutrition vs the one-size-fits-all model

25:00 – The truth about keto, insulin resistance, and metabolic flexibility

30:00 – Sugar, seed oils and silent health risks in processed foods

35:00 – Food addiction, cravings, and reprogramming your habits

40:00 – Breathwork, retreats, and what’s next for Dr Charlton

This is an eye-opening conversation that challenges the norms of conventional medicine and empowers you to take control of your own health. Dr Charlton brings compassion, clarity and real-world advice that could truly change your life—no fads, just facts.