Low Carb Keto Health Podcast

How often do you have your health checked when nothing appears to be wrong? For many women, medical testing only becomes a priority once symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, poor sleep, headaches or low energy become difficult to ignore. In this episode,

Nicole Moore encourages women to take a more proactive approach.

Nicole works through seven health checks and areas of testing she believes women should understand.

She begins with metabolic health, discussing blood glucose, fasting insulin, HbA1c and other testing that may help build a picture of how the body is handling glucose and insulin. She then explores lipid testing and cardiovascular health, including triglycerides, HDL, LDL, Lp(a) and coronary artery calcium scoring.

The conversation also turns to several issues particularly relevant to women during midlife.

Nicole discusses thyroid testing, bone density and vitamin D, female hormones including oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone, and the importance of assessing iron status and ferritin when symptoms such as tiredness are present.

Finally, Nicole discusses breast health, regular screening and the additional conversations women with dense breasts or a significant family history may wish to have with their healthcare professional. Her overall message is simple: don't wait until you feel seriously unwell before becoming interested in your health. Understand your numbers, keep track of changes and ask questions.

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Women in leadership frequently carry significant responsibilities at work while also supporting families, colleagues and communities.

When schedules become crowded, personal health habits such as eating lunch, moving regularly, drinking enough water and protecting sleep are often the first things to disappear.

In this episode, Jody Bund examines what happens inside the brain as a habit develops. She explains the habit loop of cue, routine and reward, and how repetition can gradually transform an effortful decision into a more automatic behaviour.

This is particularly important for women whose mental energy is already being consumed by leadership, problem-solving and responsibility.

Jody then introduces five brain-friendly strategies for building habits that fit around a calendar you may not fully control.

These include making the new behaviour almost ridiculously small, attaching it to an existing routine, adjusting your environment to reduce friction, tracking the action instead of a distant result and expecting occasional lapses without treating them as failure.

The central message is reassuring: sustainable health does not require perfection or an immediate overhaul of your entire life.

One small action, repeated consistently and approached with self-compassion, can become the foundation for meaningful long-term change.

When women look after themselves consistently, they can bring greater clarity, energy and resilience to the people and responsibilities around them.

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Getting several hours of sleep does not necessarily mean you are receiving restorative, high-quality sleep.

If you regularly wake feeling exhausted, struggle with brain fog or find it difficult to maintain your energy throughout the day, there may be underlying factors that deserve closer attention.

In this episode, accredited practising dietitian Nicole Moore begins with nutritional and physical factors that may contribute to fatigue.

She discusses iron studies, including the importance of asking about ferritin, as well as vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Nicole also explores hydration, electrolytes and protein intake, explaining how each can affect the brain, muscles, hormones and energy production.

The conversation then turns to chronic stress and sleep quality. Nicole discusses cortisol, the gut–brain connection and practical sleep-hygiene strategies, including reducing evening stimulation, keeping the bedroom cool and dark, and using morning and evening light to support the body’s circadian rhythm.

Finally, Nicole examines blood glucose fluctuations, hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, sleep apnoea, anxiety, depression, alcohol and gut health.

Her central message is that persistent fatigue should not simply be accepted as normal. By investigating possible causes with qualified health professionals and making gradual, sustainable changes, listeners can begin working towards better sleep, clearer thinking and more consistent energy.

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Email: support@lowcarbketohealth.com.au

Phone: 08 8463 0608

Important: This episode is for general education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. GLP-1 medications are prescription medicines. Always discuss their benefits, risks and appropriate use with a qualified medical professional before beginning, changing or stopping treatment.

GLP-1 medications have attracted enormous attention for their potential to support weight loss and improve blood glucose control.

However, there is much more to understand than the dramatic results often presented in headlines and social media. In this episode, Nicole Moore provides a detailed introduction to GLP-1, the natural hormone produced in the intestine in response to food, and explains its role in appetite, digestion and glucose regulation.

Nicole explores how GLP-1 receptor agonist medications imitate or amplify some of these natural processes.

She discusses how they may slow gastric emptying, support feelings of fullness, reduce appetite and cravings, and influence the way the body manages glucose and insulin.

She also explains the difference between glucose, glycogen and glucagon, helping listeners understand the metabolic processes involved.

The episode also examines the other side of GLP-1 treatment. Nicole discusses potential digestive side effects, loss of lean body mass, nutritional deficiencies, gallbladder concerns, changes in mood and the possibility of weight regain after treatment ends.

She explains why focusing only on the number on the scales may overlook important changes in muscle mass, strength, body composition and long-term metabolic health.

Most importantly, Nicole emphasises that medication should not be treated as a complete health strategy. Anyone considering or currently using a GLP-1 medication should work with suitably qualified health professionals and prioritise sustainable habits.

These may include consuming sufficient protein, completing appropriate resistance training, including healthy dietary fats, addressing emotional and behavioural patterns, and following an individualised nutrition plan.

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Email: support@lowcarbketohealth.com.au

Phone: 08 8463 0608

Have you ever said, “I know what I should be doing, but I’m struggling to do it”?

You are certainly not alone. Many capable and knowledgeable women understand the basic principles of good health but still find it difficult to follow through consistently.

In this episode of the Low Carb Keto Health Podcast, host Jody Bund explains that this struggle is not necessarily caused by laziness, failure or a lack of willpower. Health decisions are rarely made under perfect circumstances.

They happen during busy weeks, stressful seasons, family commitments, emotional moments, travel and unexpected setbacks.

Jody introduces self-leadership as the bridge between knowing and doing. She defines it as the ability to influence ourselves towards the future we want to create while developing a deeper understanding of our values, motivations, behaviours and responses to difficulty.

Throughout the episode, Jody shares five important foundations of self-leadership: knowing yourself, understanding your behavioural patterns, creating a realistic plan, responding constructively to setbacks and building the right support network.

She also explains how health coaching can help women develop awareness, rebuild confidence and learn to trust themselves again.

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Web: lowcarbketohealth.com.au

Email: support@lowcarbketohealth.com.au

Phone: 08 8463 0608