Best Chris Ashmore Podcasts (2024)

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218 How to Get Motivated 29:29

3h ago29:29

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Are you waiting to feel motivated to begin your weight loss journey? Are you hoping for a flash of inspiration so you can start feeling healthy? Motivation is a feeling and like all feelings it comes and goes. But did you know you can learn to cultivate motivation? Imagine being able to generate motivation whenever you need it Join Dr Lucy and Dr M…

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S2 Ep9 'Firewalker' with chef and restauranteur Dan Ashmore 43:19

17h ago43:19

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Hello Believers. Today Chris speaks to award-winning chef and restaurateur Dan Ashmore. Dan is the owner and head chef of the Leith based fine dining restaurant Askr and has worked at a number of prestigious restaurants and chefs in his career including Dean Banks, Gleneagles, The Pompadour by Galvin, Number One at The Balmoral, Restaurant Tom Aike…

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217 What is a Calorie Deficit? 32:17

8h ago32:17

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Can you eat whatever you want as long you are in a calorie deficit? This is what fitness influencers and even some health professionals would tell you. This message is tempting in its simplicity but is scientifically wrong and fundamentally harmful. In this episode we unpack: The origin of the calorie The flawed concept of the term “calorie deficit…

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S2 Ep8 'One Breath' with writer and paranormal psychologist Evelyn Hollow 58:10

8d ago58:10

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Hello Believers. Today Chris speaks to Scottish writer and paranormal psychologist Evelyn Hollow. Evelyn is also an expert for various TV shows and podcasts — most recently the smash-hit BBC shows The Battersea Poltergeist , The Witch Farm, and Uncanny. She is also seen in the Warner Bros. TV shows Spooked Scotland and Spooked Ireland, which stream…

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S2 Ep7 'No.3' with filmmaker and critic Robyn Adams 1:00:51

1d ago1:00:51

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Hello Believers. Today Chris speaks to writer, filmmaker and critic Robyn Adams. Robyn is based near the Peak District and is the writer, director and star of the short films Katie & Joan Go to the Museum (2023) and The Estrogen Gospel (2024) which screened as part of SOHOME Horror Pride 2024. Robyn talks about The North (of England), folk horror, …

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216 - 6 Simple Steps for Weight Loss After Menopause 23:24

4d ago23:24

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Many women gain weight post menopause but it doesn't have to be this way. The effects of menopause on metabolism and body fat are not confined to the transition phase of perimenopause. The decline of oestrogen has far-reaching consequences for those women in the post-menopause phase which lasts on average 35 years. Dieting and calorie restriction c…

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215 Three Mindset Tools for Weight Loss 35:28

7d ago35:28

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Most people think the reason they can’t achieve their weight loss goals is that they haven’t got enough willpower, discipline or time. This couldn't be further from the truth. The real reason people can't implement their knowledge comes down to mindset. Understanding what mindset is, and more importantly what it isn’t, is crucial to having long las…

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S2 Ep6 'Ascension' with musician and songwriter Andrew Hung 58:14

9d ago58:14

58:14

Hello Believers. Today Chris speaks to musician, songwriter, producer and artist Andrew Hung. Andy is one of the founding members of electronic drone band Fuck Buttons. He has released three solo LPS: Realisationship, Devastations and most recently Deliverance. He co-wrote and co-produced Beth Orton's album Kidsticks and composed the soundtracks fo…

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214 How Does Weight Loss Help Heavy Periods? 33:04

15d ago33:04

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Heavy periods also known as heavy menstrual bleeding affects 1 in 4 women and can have serious health and quality of life implications. Join Dr Lucy as she chats with gynaecologist, Dr Talat Uppal who is an expert in women's health and the founder of an organisation called Bleed Better. There are many causes of heavy periods and we discuss how havi…

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S2 Ep5 'Duane Barry' with Head of Metis Films, Ben Metcalf 52:54

16d ago52:54

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Hello Believers. Today Chris speaks to film distribution and exhibition consultant and now head of Metis Films, Ben Metcalf. Ben has worked at companies such as Curzon/Artificial Eye, Momentum, eOne and Altitude on hits such as Nightcrawler, Mr, Turner, and I, Daniel Blake, record breaking horror film Talk To Me, and awards winners Spotlight, 12 Ye…

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213 Am I Having a Midlife Crisis? 33:46

1M ago33:46

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For many women, the perimenopause period can feel like a crisis. Join Dr Lucy Burns as she chats with midlife psychologist Kirstin Bouse. The hormonal and psychological changes that occur in perimenopause and beyond are profound but can provide an opportunity to redefine ourselves. Moving from people-pleasing and entering the glory years with a new…

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S2 Ep4 'Sleepless' with stand-up, musician, actor and writer Nick Helm 1:09:59

1M ago1:09:59

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Hello Believers. Today Chris speaks to comedian, actor, writer, musician and mega myth Nick Helm. You'll know Nick from his ferocious stand-up work in shows such as Keep Hold of the Gold, the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated Dare to Dream, This Means War and There Is Nothing You Can Do To Me That I Haven’t Already Done To Myself. You might …

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212 Navigating the complexities of weight loss 38:49

1M ago38:49

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Have you ever felt shamed or stigmatised because of your weight? Dr Angela Kwong, a GP with expertise in weight management, talks with Dr Lucy Burns about weight loss. They discuss how addressing the root causes of weight gain is crucial for long-term weight loss. Listen in to learn about the pros and cons of weight loss medications, the role of nu…

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S2 Ep3 'Blood' with classical musician and teacher Tom Davies 1:04:34

1M ago1:04:34

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Hello Believers. In this episode, Chris speaks to classical musician, teacher and (his) former comedy partner, Tom Davies. Tom studied music at The University of Sheffield and regularly performs with classical groups and bands in and around the Steel city including The Sheffield Beatles Project. Tom talks growing up in Stoke on Trent, identifying t…

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211 Managing Stress During Menopause 27:18

1M ago27:18

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Most women experience symptoms of stress as they transition through perimenopause. Dr Lucy and Dr Ivana discuss menopause and the importance of addressing the psychological aspects of this life transition. They explain the different stages of menopause and emphasise the need for women to have all the options and support available to them. They disc…

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S2 Ep2 'The Host' with writer, journalist and Guardian Fashion and Lifestyle editor Morwenna Ferrier 1:09:15

2M ago1:09:15

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Hello Believers. Today Chris speaks to writer, journalist and Guardian Fashion and Lifestyle editor Morwenna Ferrier. Morwenna has written about travel, fashion and culture for Grazia, Metro, The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Guardian amongst others. Morwenna talks about needing to be good, her route into journalism, being motivated by revenge, a…

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210 Memory Loss and Menopause - What should I do? 33:42

2M ago33:42

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Most of us worry about our memory as we get older, and many of us suffer from memory challenges in Menopause. But there are some very simple and powerful techniques you can use to improve your memory. Dr. Anne Unkenstein, a renowned neuropsychologist, discusses memory and its fluctuations, particularly during the perimenopausal menopausal transitio…

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S2 Ep1 'Little Green Men' with fan culture academic, writer and X Files expert Dr Bethan Jones 1:02:20

2M ago1:02:20

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Hello Believers and welcome back. Today Chris speaks to fan culture academic, writer and X Files expert Dr Bethan Jones. Bethan is a research fellow with @mediacymru_, an honorary research fellow with @AmgueddfaCymru, on the board of @FanStudies, co-chair of @scmsFaAS, a @tandf_popcomm editor and author of the brilliant book The Truth is Still Out …

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209 Menopause, Perimenopause and HRT 43:11

2M ago43:11

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Should I take HRT? How do I know if it’s menopause? What about testosterone? I’m worried about breast cancer. These are common questions that we get asked daily. Dr Lucy discusses this and more with menopause expert Dr Ceri Cashell. They discuss all the hot topics in relation to HRT or MHT for women going through menopause and perimenopause. Downlo…

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208 Could I have ADHD? 49:06

2M ago49:06

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Did you know that ADHD presents differently in girls and women? It feels like every second person is being diagnosed with ADHD. We discuss this and more with ADHD expert Sharon Collons and cover areas such as ADHD and perimenopause, ADHD and Binge Eating Disorder. We also give some practical strategies on how to work with your beautiful brain if yo…

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207 Do you need to wear Yoga Pants? 34:37

3M ago34:37

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Many people think of yoga as a thing done by young thin women in yoga pants. I have a chat with self-proclaimed perimenopausal, curvy woman Emma Wakinshaw. Emma is yoga and meditation teacher. We discuss all things yoga and meditation as well as getting into the guts of society’s obsession with thinness and how you can be healthy and embrace your c…

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206 What is the Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause? 18:02

3M ago18:02

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Every woman will transition to menopause. It is part of normal aging that directly affects 50% of the population. We would argue, that everybody should know and understand menopause The days of hush-hush secret women’s stuff are gone. Today we go through some basic definitions and describe some of the changes that many women experience. We discuss …

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205 Is Lifestyle Better than Medicine? 17:23

3M ago17:23

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Many people believe that improving lifestyle means you won't need to take medication and conversely many people think that if you take medication, you don’t need to change your lifestyle. This is part of the “this or that” thinking. It's very rigid and can be a judgemental way of viewing things. There are influencers out there who blame people if t…

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204 Simple tips for health and weight loss 23:33

3M ago23:33

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Listen in to learn how Carolyn overcame her menopause-related health challenges, adopted simple eating habits, and transformed her lifestyle. She lost weight, but more than that she reduced her pain, improved her mood, even improved her finances and got wonderful energy. She is set to live her best life heading into retirement. In a world filled wi…

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S1 Ep24 'The Erlenmeyer Flask' with Head of Cinema Events and musician Michael Garrad 52:29

3M ago52:29

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Hello Believers. Today Chris speaks to Head of Cinema Events and musician Michael Garrad. Michael was assistant manager at London's much loved Close-Up Film Centre and volunteered at Resonance FM before becoming Head of Events for Curzon Cinemas. Alongside this he is the guitarist in the band Chips for the Poor and has a disconcerting number of cop…

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203 The Tipping Point - Motivation for Change 31:10

4M ago31:10

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What makes people take action? People often describe a sentinel event that finally pushes them into action. For Donna Freeman it was developing high blood pressure and needing medication even though she was only in her 40’s. Donna shares her compelling personal story, from her battle with breast cancer to how prioritising metabolic health has been …

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S1 Ep23 'Roland' with Film Marketing Director Irene Musumeci Klein 1:05:16

4M ago1:05:16

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Hello Believers. Today Chris speaks to film marketing director, film PHD and Bruce Springsteen fan, Irene Musumeci Klein. Irene currently works for the cinema streaming service MUBI as Director of Marketing for Europe. Prior to that, she worked at Curzon and as part of the teams at London’s Elefest and documentary film distributor Dogwoof. Irene ta…

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202 It's never too late to lose weight and get healthy 34:58

4M ago34:58

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It is never too late to reclaim your health. Self-professed "older women" Judy McKay shares her inspirational story of how she lost significant amount of weight, got off prescription medications, eliminated her arthritic pain and gained strength and confidence to live her later years with joy. Judy discusses the challenges she faced, the mindset sh…

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S1 Ep22 'Born Again' | Open Mic Legend Darren Maskell Tribute Episode 44:35

4M ago44:35

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Hello Believers. Today's conversation is with the late, great UK comic Darren Maskell. Darren sadly passed away earlier this year and was a much loved presence on the UK open-mic scene with his unique brand of kitchen sink absurdism and bedazzling fishmongery. In the chat, Darren talks about growing up in Croydon, dealing with fish and the general …

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201 Why is clothes shopping so hard? 23:42

4M ago23:42

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Shopping for clothes sucks... is what we used to believe. But not anymore. Have you ever stood in front of the mirror, feeling dissatisfied with what you see? It's a very common struggle, one that affects almost every woman. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary get raw and vulnerable sharing their body image struggles, and how they now embrace health and being a fa…

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S1 Ep21 'Tooms' with comics, novels and screenplay writer and artist Jon Chandler 1:11:38

4M ago1:11:38

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Hello Believers. Today Chris speaks to Suffolk based comics, novels and screenplay writer and artist Jon Chandler. Jon's visionary work perches on the precipice of degenerate dystopian dreams and tech noir bodily nightmares with uncategorisable outputs such as John's Worth and Another Rude World. After stints in London and Tokyo, Jon studied film u…

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200 Journaling for health & weight loss 25:20

4M ago25:20

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Weight loss is an inside job. Real health and lasting weight loss requires self-understanding. Your journey of self-discovery can be a lot of fun. In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss the power of journaling as a tool to rewire your brain and harness the power of neuroplasticity. Any old piece of paper and any old pen will do. Journaling is…

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S1 Ep20 'Darkness Falls' with graphic designer Natalie Clay 55:24

4M ago55:24

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Hello Believers. On today's episode, Chris speaks to UK based graphic designer Natalie Clay. Natalie has been a designer for the best part of two decades and works with a massive range of clients from the Premier League to NHS, book publishers and city councils to Puma. Natalie talks about avoiding labels, bad careers advice, falling in love with t…

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199 How to Manage Constipation and Diarrhoea with Low Carb 26:17

4M ago26:17

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Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss common bowel changes that occur when changing eating habits and embarking on a low carb lifestyle. This is an important topic but is frequently not discussed. We know no one wants to talk about poo! In this episode, we give you 10 practical strategies to manage constipation and 5 options to manage diarrhoea so you can co…

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S1 Ep19 'Shapes' with book blogger and Cosy Book Cult proprietor Cara Fielder 54:30

5M ago54:30

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Hello Believers. On today's episode, Chris speaks to book blogger and proprietor of the Cosy Book Cult, Cara Fielder. Cara has moved from animal management to alt modelling, emo music videos to bookselling and now runs her own online store alongside reviewing the best in genre books. It's quite a shape-shifting journey. Cara talks about modelling i…

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198 What is insulin resistance? 34:22

5M ago34:22

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The majority of people with insulin resistance do not know they have it. It is extremely common and a major threat to our health and longevity. Insulin resistance has its hand in an alarmingly large number of illnesses including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, vascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders, cancer and reproductive problems. In this …

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S1 Ep18 'Miracle Man' with artist and musician Dan Davis 1:03:23

5M ago1:03:23

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Hello Believers. On today's episode, Chris speaks to San Francisco based artist and musician Dan Davis. Dan studied at Goldsmiths College and has had solo exhibitions at Bass & Reiner in San Francisco and the FOLD Gallery in London. In addition, he has participated in the group exhibitions Pyramid Scheme (2023) and The Long Look (2019) at Bass & Re…

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197 What’s the difference between Dieting and Fasting? 39:22

5M ago39:22

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What are the benefits of intermittent fasting and how does it differ from chronic calorie restriction? Dr Lucy and Dr Mary answer by explaining the importance of balancing protein intake during fasting and provide tips on how to start intermittent fasting. They also discuss the importance of listening to your body and being flexible with fasting. T…

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S1 Ep17 'EBE' with visual artist Emma Macleod 1:00:50

5M ago1:00:50

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Hello Believers. On today's episode, Chris speaks to Isle of Lewis born visual artist Emma Macleod. Emma's work explores absurd and uncanny qualities in a variety of ways through sculpture, video, performance, photography, drawing and model-making. Emma has exhibited at The Neverending Glen, Art Walk Porty, Hidden Door Festival, Sett Studios, Royal…

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196 How to do Low Carb at Easter 21:51

5M ago21:51

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Join Dr Mary and Dr Lucy as they tackle the potential challenges of a low carb lifestyle during Easter celebrations. They give you practical strategies on navigating the alluring hot cross bun, the omnipresent Easter eggs and dealing with unexpected emotional triggers. They also give you practical advice on how to stay on track, and how to recover …

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S1 Ep16 'Young at Heart' with comedian and writer Hatty Ashdown 54:45

5M ago54:45

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Hello Believers. On today's episode, Chris speaks to UK comedian, writer and podcaster, Hatty Ashdown. Hatty is a regular on the London & UK comedy circuit. She co-wrote and created the Comedy Central sitcom 'Give Out Girls', started in BBC radio 4 Sitcom 'Romance and Adventure'. She presents the Funny Mummies Podcast and hosts Screaming with Laugh…

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195 What is the best diet for weight loss? 27:07

5M ago27:07

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Beware the fanatics! Beware the (easily manipulated) before and after weight loss photos. Beware the alluring idea, that if we could just find that one simple thing, then all our weight loss woes would be over. One-size-fits-all approaches can be dangerous, and they do not work. In this episode weight management experts, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary, discus…

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S1 Ep15 'Lazarus' with civil servant and creative Lazarus Tom McCaskil-Baxter 55:57

5M ago55:57

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Hello Believers. On today's episode, Chris speaks to civil servant, former advertising creative, educator, guitarist, Dad of 5 and former bandmate, Tom McCaskill-Baxter. Lazarus is right! Originally from Guildford, Tom studied American Studies before winning a D&AD young creatives competition at an early stage in his career. Tom then went on to tea…

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194 Does milk stop weight loss? 22:25

6M ago22:25

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Join weight management experts Dr Lucy and Dr Mary as they break down the milk dilemma for people wanting to improve metabolic health and lose weight. Dairy vs. plant-based, full cream vs. skim, lactose vs. lactose free, milk vs cream, choosing the best plant milk – they cover it all. Learn to read labels, dodge processed milks, and tailor your cho…

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S1 Ep14 'Gender Bender' with arts communicator Joe Crerar-Blythe 1:05:21

6M ago1:05:21

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Hello Believers. On today's episode, Chris speaks to arts, theatre and film comms professional, X Files fan and esteemed colleague, Joe Crerar-Blythe. Joe is at the coalface of championing the transformative power of culture and has worked all over the Scottish cultural sector from running the doors at Glasgow gig nights to working with some of the…

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193 What is toxic diet culture? 40:53

6M ago40:53

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In this episode of the Real Health and Weight Loss podcast Dr Lucy and Dr Mary discuss their take on diet culture and navigating the world of weight loss without the harmful effects of dieting. For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers: https://www.rlmedicine.com/ Episode, show notes & transcript: www.rlmedic…

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S1 Ep13 'Beyond the Sea' with actor and producer Simon Weir 1:00:35

6M ago1:00:35

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Hello Believers and welcome back to the show. On today's episode, Chris speaks to Glasgow based actor and producer Simon Weir. Simon has appeared in over 50 television shows from High Road, River City, Monarch of the Glen and Target to Crime, Guilt and Patrick Melrose. You'll have seen him in films such as The Football Factory, The Acid House and T…

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192 What stress does to your body 27:26

6M ago27:26

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Stress literally slows down weight loss. Stress impairs our metabolic health, increases unhealthy (visceral) fat, disrupts sleep, increases appetite, makes us more prone to emotional eating, and reduces our quality of life. In this episode Dr Lucy and Dr Mary dive into stress management, and how you can greatly reduce the amount of stress you exper…

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191 Emotional eating and how to stop it 30:31

6M ago30:31

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Breaking free from emotional eating is essential to long term health and wellness, and it can be done - with the right tools. Often, we do not understand why we use food to deal with emotions and assume it is a lack of willpower. Emotional eating is a common trap, it provides short term comfort, at the expense of our health and peace of mind. In th…

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190 Why am I so hungry? 33:00

7M ago33:00

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Getting back control of hunger is crucial for weight loss. There are many misconceptions surrounding hunger. Contrary to popular belief, hunger is not about the size of your stomach or sheer willpower. Instead, it's hormonally driven, with important hormonal players like peptide YY, cholecystokinin, insulin, leptin and ghrelin all working together …

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