Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast

Welcome to the Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast where you get Real advice from Real Doctors to help you lose weight and revolutionise your health not just now but permanently. You can change your future, starting now. Imagine if everything you had been told about weight loss was wrong. We are here to bust through some myths and give you actionable advice. Real health and weight loss is a journey and we, your hosts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns from Real Life Medicine, are here with you every step of the way.

Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Real Life Medicine, with 327 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Real Life Medicine hosts Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast, a health show with 327 episodes published.

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  Episode #327

  327 I Eat Pretty Well… So Why Am I Still Gaining Weight?

  Sep 28, 202629 minS1

  Ever feel as though you’re doing all the “right” things, yet your weight or metabolic health still isn’t shifting? You’re eating porridge, yoghurt and berries, salads, and going for walks, but you’re still hungry, tired, gaining weight, or dealing with insulin resistance. It’s frustrating, and it’s not a personal failure.  In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary unpack why foods with a health halo aren’t always the most supportive choice for your individual metabolism, particularly through perimenopause and postmenopause. They explore the power of a protein-rich breakfast, satiety, meal timing, snacking, sleep, alcohol, and why the same meal can affect two people differently. They also explain why walking matters, but strength training may be the missing piece for preserving muscle as we age.  You’ll come away with practical, realistic experiments to try this week, including building a more satisfying first meal, reducing grazing, and making movement easier to begin. If you’re tired of trying harder and wondering what you’re missing, this conversation will help you work with your body, not against it.  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/i-eat-pretty-well-so-why-am-i-still-gaining-weight   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #326

  326 How to Stop People-pleasing and Say No

  Sep 21, 202627 minS1

  Are you so used to looking after everyone else that your own needs barely make the list? If people-pleasing, caregiving, and the pressure to keep everyone happy are leaving you stretched thin, this episode is for you.  Dr Lucy and Dr Mary talk honestly about the midlife squeeze: caring for children, parents, work, and everyone else, while trying not to abandon yourself in the process. They explore why people-pleasing can begin as a protective response, why it can become exhausting in adulthood, and how small moments of pause can help you make choices that work for you too.  You’ll hear an effective way to think about old coping patterns, including Dr Mary’s powerful “outgrown shoes” analogy. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary also share practical scripts for navigating food pressure, setting boundaries without over-explaining, and tolerating the discomfort that can come with saying no. Listen now for a compassionate reminder that prioritising your health and needs isn’t selfish. It may be one of the most supportive things you can do for yourself and the people you care about.  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/how-to-stop-people-pleasing-and-say-no   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #325

  325 How to Stay Consistent When Life Gets Messy

  Sep 14, 202624 minS1

  If one tough day has you thinking you’ve ruined everything, this episode is for you. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary unpack consistency, perfectionism, and the all-or-nothing thinking that can make healthy habits feel impossible to sustain.  When life is busy, plans change, and the gym, meal prep, or healthy eating routine goes out the window, it’s easy to believe you’ve failed and need to start again on Monday. But consistency isn’t about doing everything perfectly every day. It’s about zooming out, recognising the small blips for what they are, and having a realistic plan for the days when your usual routine isn’t possible. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary share practical ways to lower the friction around food, movement, morning light, and self-care, including the value of a “bare minimum” plan.  You’ll come away with a more useful way to interpret the moments that don’t go to plan. Rather than labelling yourself as lacking willpower or “self-sabotaging”, you can get curious about what’s driving your behaviour, make one small adjustment, and keep going. Because your health isn’t built on perfect days. It’s built over time.  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/how-to-stay-consistent-when-life-gets-messy   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #324

  324 From Food Noise to Food Freedom: Why Mindset Matters

  Sep 7, 202639 minS1

  What if the missing piece isn’t another diet, but learning how to work with your brain when food feels loud? In this honest conversation, Dr Lucy speaks with Louise Govier, a 59-year-old woman from England, about moving from years of frustration, dieting and feeling stuck to building habits that better support her health.  Louise shares why reducing sweet and savoury “sugar” foods helped quieten her constant thoughts about eating, but also why food was only one part of the picture. Together, she and Dr Lucy explore emotional eating, non-hungry urges, intermittent fasting, strength training, sleep, stress management and the mindset tools that helped Louise navigate difficult moments. You’ll hear the powerful metaphors that made a difference for her, including the “dog on the couch”, using guardrails rather than rules, and learning when to “snip the thread” of an unhelpful habit.  This isn’t a story about perfection or quick fixes. It’s about self-awareness, practising new skills and returning to what helps when life gets messy. If food noise, all-or-nothing thinking or repeated restarts feel familiar, Louise’s experience may leave you feeling understood, encouraged and more hopeful about your own next step.  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/from-food-noise-to-food-freedom-why-mindset-matters   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Episode #323

  323 Stuck in a Negative Spiral? Start Here

  Aug 31, 202624 minS1

  What if your brain is filtering your life for evidence that you’re failing, without you even realising it? In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary explore the reticular activating system, or RAS, and how this powerful brain filter can shape your mindset, habits, and momentum. Think of it like your social media algorithm: what you pay attention to, your brain is more likely to show you again. That can leave you noticing every mistake, feeding all-or-nothing thinking, and asking, “What’s the point?” But with awareness and intention, you can begin to direct your focus towards the small actions, opportunities, and evidence that support the life you want to build.  Dr Lucy also shares a candid personal experience of recognising an unhelpful spiral and recommitting to the habits that help her feel better. You’ll hear practical ways to use specific goals, visualisation, self-care, and positive attention to help your brain work with you, not against you. This isn’t about pretending life is perfect. It’s about choosing where you place your attention, one realistic step at a time.  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/stuck-in-a-negative-spiral-start-here   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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