Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast

What if the reason you can't get your HRT patch has nothing to do with your pharmacy and everything to do with a 20-year-old mistake? Australia has had a chronic shortage of menopause hormone therapy patches for nearly five years, and the reason will surprise you. Dr Lucy Burns sits down with Johanna Wicks, co-founder of Lorai Health, who got so fed up she decided to build her own pharmaceutical company. This episode is essential listening for every woman in perimenopause or menopause who has ever been told to just wait a little longer.
Lorai Health
Website: https://www.loraihealth.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loraihealth/
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Episode, show notes & transcript
https://www.rlmedicine.com/perimenopause-patches-and-problem-solving-with-johanna-wicks
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Dr Lucy Burns sits down with Clio Austin, an exercise physiologist, scientist, and women's health specialist, to talk about what women in midlife actually need to do to protect their bones, build muscle, and stay strong for life. You'll learn why the cardio-and-calorie-cutting approach so many women default to in perimenopause is working against them, and what the science says to do instead. Clio also busts the "I'll get bulky" myth, explains the link between falling oestrogen and all those mysterious aches and pains, and shares why strength training is the single best investment a woman can make in her future health. If you've ever wondered why your body feels different and what to actually do about it, this one's for you.
Clio Austin links
Website:
https://www.clioaustin.com.au/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/menopause_exercisephys/
10 simple daily habits to help reduce belly fat in perimenopause
https://clio-austin-d5e8.mykajabi.com/daily-habits
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Episode, show notes & transcript
https://www.rlmedicine.com/muscles-metabolism-and-menopause-with-clio-austin
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What if you could lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease without giving up the foods you love? In this episode, Dr Mary Barson chats with Dr Nelum Dharmapriya, a GP with over 30 years’ experience, who shares how she reversed her own pre-diabetes, regained her energy, and simplified her approach to health after years of doing “all the right things” without results. Dr Nelum shares practical, culturally sensitive strategies you can use straight away, including how to reduce your metabolic risk (especially if you have South Asian heritage), how to enjoy traditional foods without guilt or confusion, and one simple breakfast shift that can kickstart better energy, appetite control, and weight loss. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or unsure what actually works, this episode will give you clarity and a plan you can start today.
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Connect with Dr Nelum Dharmapriya
Website: Whole Food Revolution - Holistic Health Coaching for Women 40+
👉 https://www.wholefoodrevolution.com.au/
Facebook: Whole Food Revolution
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YouTube: Whole Food Revolution
👉 https://youtube.com/@wholefoodrevolutionoz?si=w9DF0kfBynksLjmw
Episode, show notes & transcript
https://www.rlmedicine.com/from-curry-and-carbs-to-metabolic-health-with-dr-nelum-dharmapriya
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Dr Mary Barson sits down with Dr Louise Phillips, a Queensland GP with over 20 years of experience, to talk about what’s really happening with metabolic health in Australia right now. They break down complex topics like insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in plain, simple language, and explain why low-carb eating can be a powerful tool for improving your health. Dr Louise also shares insights into the challenges both patients and doctors face, including burnout, and offers practical advice on how to get the most out of your GP appointments and navigate the healthcare system with confidence. If you want to understand your metabolism, make sense of your health, and pick up tips for feeling your best, this episode is packed with helpful guidance.
Dr Louise website: https://lowcarbscripts.com/
Dr Louise available for consultation at Albany Creek Brisbane via https://www.radiusmedical.com.au/
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Episode, show notes & transcript
https://www.rlmedicine.com/getting-better-care-in-a-busy-health-system-with-dr-louise-phillips
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In part 2 of this gut health deep dive, Dr Mary Barson continues her powerful conversation with gastroenterologist and microbiome expert Dr Paul Froomes. You’ll discover why the carnivore diet can calm symptoms at first but may harm your microbiome long term, how hidden chemicals in processed foods damage your gut lining, and what that means for inflammation, insulin resistance and chronic disease.
Dr Paul shares clear, practical steps to start healing your gut, from simple food changes to targeted microbiome testing that can uncover the real cause of long-standing bloating, pain and food intolerances. If you have an irritable bowel, feel confused by conflicting diet advice, or have ever been told “it’s just stress”, this follow-up episode will show you what’s really going on in your gut and what you can do about it.
Website links:
Website: themicrobiomeclinic.com.au
Instagram: @dr.paulfroomes
TikTok: @drpaulfroomes
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/microbiome-medicine-for-metabolic-health-with-dr-paul-froomes-part-2
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