Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast

Dr Mary and Dr Lucy lift the lid on your brain and reveal why you keep doing the things you don’t want to do, like eating when stressed, lonely, angry or bored. You’ll learn the two main jobs your brain has, why it clings to safety and quick rewards, and how this secretly sabotages your metabolic health and weight loss. They share simple tools like the SLAB acronym and tiny doable steps, plus powerful mindset strategies used in therapy, so you can soothe emotions without food and finally make changes that last. If you “know what to do” but still don’t do it, this episode will help you work with your beautiful brain, not against it.
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https://www.rlmedicine.com/our-brain-has-2-jobs
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Is it hard to change your mind, even when you know something isn’t working for your health? In this episode, Dr Mary and Dr Lucy share why changing your mind is not a weakness but a powerful skill that can transform your weight, your metabolic health, and your life. Hear how science itself changes over time, why low carb went from “fringe” to guideline-backed, and what they now think about sweeteners as the evidence evolves. You will learn simple mindset tools to let go of old rules, reduce guilt, and make calm, confident choices that actually move you towards the life and body you want.
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https://www.rlmedicine.com/its-okay-to-change-your-mind
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Insulin resistance is common, serious and often missed and in this episode Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns break it down in plain language so you can actually do something about it. You’ll learn what insulin resistance really is, why “normal” blood sugars can still mean trouble, the everyday signs your body is giving you, and the six simple Ss that help you lower insulin, reduce hunger and protect your long-term health. This is a clear, science-backed roadmap you can start using today, without extreme diets or complicated plans.
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Episode, show notes & transcript
https://www.rlmedicine.com/insulin-resistance-weight-loss-long-term-health
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If resolutions worked, you wouldn’t need to make them every year. Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns unpack why most New Year’s resolutions fail and what to do instead in this episode of The Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast. Learn how concepts like the gap and the gain, micro clean slates, and the four-wheel-drive model can help you reset, build momentum, and make change feel achievable, without self-criticism.
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https://www.rlmedicine.com/fresh-starts-and-clean-slates
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Ever wondered why weight loss competitions seem like a good idea but might actually be doing more harm than good? In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson break down why these "motivating" challenges are really just diet culture in disguise. You'll learn the red flags to watch out for, why shame doesn't lead to lasting change, and what actually works for long-term health. If you've ever felt like a failure for not losing weight fast enough, this episode will help you see things differently and treat yourself with more kindness.
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Episode, show notes & transcript
https://www.rlmedicine.com/why-we-reject-toxic-diet-trends
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