Best Chris Ashmore Podcasts (2024)

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208 Could I have ADHD? 49:06

3d 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

10d ago34:37

34:37

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

17d 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

24d 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

1M ago23:33

23:33

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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203 The Tipping Point - Motivation for Change 31:10

1M ago31:10

31:10

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

2M ago34:58

34:58

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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201 Why is clothes shopping so hard? 23:42

2M ago23:42

23:42

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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200 Journaling for health & weight loss 25:20

2M ago25:20

25:20

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

2M ago26:17

26:17

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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198 What is insulin resistance? 34:22

2M ago34:22

34:22

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

3M 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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196 How to do Low Carb at Easter 21:51

3M ago21:51

21:51

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

3M ago27:07

27:07

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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194 Does milk stop weight loss? 22:25

3M ago22:25

22:25

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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193 What is toxic diet culture? 40:53

4M ago40:53

40:53

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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192 What stress does to your body 27:26

4M ago27:26

27:26

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

4M ago30:31

30:31

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

4M 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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189 How to fuel real health and weight loss 27:28

5M ago27:28

27:28

Understanding how to fuel your body well is essential for sustainable weight loss and good health. Long lasting weight loss does not need to be hard, if you have the right framework. In this episode Dr Mary and Dr Lucy cut through the noise and confusion and uncover the actual route cause of obesity and weight gain - a disordered metabolism. Listen…

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188 Can changing what you eat fix rheumatoid arthritis? 27:40

5M ago27:40

27:40

In this episode, Dr. Lucy interviews Amanda Moore, who shares her remarkable health transformation journey. Amanda had sudden onset rheumatoid arthritis and struggled with weight gain and the side effects of medications. She was looking for a sustainable solution to improve her health and found the 12-week mind-body rebalance program. Amanda has ex…

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187 How Penny lost 20kgs and Reversed her Pre-Diabetes 35:36

5M ago35:36

35:36

Dr. Lucy interviews Penny Stringer, a 40-year-old mum of two from Tasmania who has completed 12-week mind-body rebalance program. Penny shares her struggles with weight management and polycystic ovarian syndrome, as well as her journey towards finding balance and nourishing her body with low carb real food. She emphasises the importance of mindfuln…

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186 Fuel your best life with fat-burning 30:21

5M ago30:21

30:21

Changing the food we eat and getting help with our mindset has the power to change lives. In today's episode, Dr Mary is joined by the fabulous Marie Kirkpatrick. Maree is a busy mum and business woman. Despite her hectic life, she has found a way to easily embrace real food, and with expert mindset coaching she has transformed her health, reduced …

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185 What to eat for weight loss 29:23

5M ago29:23

29:23

What should we eat for optimum health and weight loss? Join Dr Lucy and Dr Mary in this back-to-basics podcast and learn about the keys to optimal health and weight loss. In this insightful episode, the doctors discuss the terrible pitfalls of processed foods, shedding light on the risks they pose to our well-being and waist-line. They share practi…

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184 Transform More in 2024 24:53

6M ago24:53

24:53

New Year's is a great time to focus on your health and wellbeing. Of course we don't need to wait for a new year to start focusing on our health, but since we have one, it is a great and convenient "clean slate" to use to make 2024 your best year ever. Listen as Dr Lucy and Dr Mary show you how to supercharge your New Year's resolutions into useful…

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183 Your body is not the bin 20:46

6M ago20:46

20:46

Weight loss and the holiday season can go together. Dr. Lucy and Dr. Mary cut through the noise, reminding you that your body is not a bin, and you have the power to choose what goes into it. Learn practical tips on navigating the Christmas leftovers and hangovers. Learn what to do when you go off track, and how to get yourself easily back on track…

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182 Emotional Eating, Weight & Burnout 34:02

6M ago34:02

34:02

Dr Mary is joined by Clinical Nutritionist and fellow Functional Medicine Practitioner Filipa Bellette. Filipa sheds light on Body Burnout and how we can heal our body and minds to live the best possible life we can. Filipa and Dr Mary discuss the layers of emotional eating, and how with the right tools and insights you can break free from these ch…

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181 Staying on track this Christmas 22:26

6M ago22:26

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What should you do with your eating plan this Christmas? Dr Lucy goes through some strategies on how to approach Christmas. There is certainly no right or wrong way to manage but what she discusses is finding the right way for you! She goes through the pros and cons of various approaches and gives you some practical strategies that you can adopt fo…

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180 Overcome obstacles to weight loss by treating the cause 14:14

7M ago14:14

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What is the best path to healthy weight loss? Join Dr. Mary and holistic weight loss Nutritionist Elly McLean they delve into the journey towards a healthier you. Explore why weight loss isn't just about aesthetics but also about achieving optimal health. Gain insights into the challenges many women face when comparing themselves to their younger s…

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179 Food is Medicine - one woman’s powerful story 30:49

7M ago30:49

30:49

Dr Lucy interviews another inspiring guest Sharyn Streitberg. Sharyn is an Aussie living in Switzerland. As a busy wife, mother and nurse, she was always caring for other people. Her own health care was at the bottom of a very large pile. Unfortunately Sharyn developed type 2 diabetes and despite medications she also suffered renal complications. S…

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178 Change is easier than you think 24:18

7M ago24:18

24:18

Don't underestimate the power of small steps. You can change your life, and it really does not need to be that hard. Dr Lucy and Dr Mary celebrate three years and half a million downloads of the Real Health & Weight Loss Podcast! This wonderful milestone was reached by taking small steps consistently. Passing this landmark is a great time to reflec…

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177 Health and weight loss made easy and fun 30:28

7M ago30:28

30:28

In this entertaining episode Dr Mary chats to the fabulous Sharna Dawson. Sharna is no stranger to the darker side of dieting, as a previous body builder she was used to gruelling diets and training regimes. Later, as her sedentary lifestyle and sugar addiction was starting to cause health concerns, her all-or-nothing thinking around diet and exerc…

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176 Life-changing health and weight loss 38:22

8M ago38:22

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Barbara, aged 59 years old, has struggled with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and weight gain since the age of 8. Like so many women, she has tried diet after restrictive diet, and even had a gastric band procedure, but nothing worked to keep the weight off long term. Spurred into action by a diagnosis of pre-diabetes and fatty liver, Barb has turned …

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175 Health, weight loss and your microbiome 24:48

8M ago24:48

24:48

Did you know your gut microbiome plays a vital role in your health? In today’s episode Dr Mary and DR Lucy discuss the ways in which the microbiome can affect health, weight management and even sugar cravings. They give you practical tips on the things you can do to improve your gut health and – guess what? – they don’t involve expensive gut tests …

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174 Beat the Bloat 20:55

8M ago20:55

20:55

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is incredibly common-up top 30% of Australians suffer with gut pain, bloating diarrhoea and constipation. Today, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary talk about the causes of IBS and the ways you can improve and even cure your gut symptoms. For more help with gut health, you can check our program at www.rlmedicine.com/gut Episode, show note…

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173 Weight loss is all about hormones 25:00

8M ago25:00

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Weight loss doesn't need to be hard. But if you have tried traditional calorie counting and restrictive diets, I'm sure that it has felt very hard indeed. Join Dr Mary and Dr Lucy, two passionate doctors, as they unveil the secrets to achieving a healthy, balanced body through a hormonal approach to weight loss. Weight loss is more about chemistry …

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172 Plant-Based Weight Loss - What You Need to Know? 22:12

9M ago22:12

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What should we eat for healthy weight loss? In this episode Dr Mary is joined by holistic weight loss nutritionist Elly McLean. Dr Mary and Elly discuss animal and plant-based diets, and how you can achieve healthy weight loss on either. Elly challenges common misconceptions about low-carb nutrition and emphasises that a lower-carb diet doesn't hav…

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171 What to do in an Ozempic shortage? 19:48

9M ago19:48

19:48

There are worldwide shortages of various weight loss medications including Ozempic meaning supply is erratic and unpredictable. This is distressing for people taking these medications. The off-again on-again process is often harmful to people’s physical and psychological health. There are however steps you can take to protect yourself in Ozempic sh…

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170 Weight loss is more than just food 25:27

9M ago25:27

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Weight loss is not just about what we eat. Nourishing our bodies with good food is certainly important, but so is the often-overlooked contributor to weight gain and poor metabolic health - stress. In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary explore how stress is quite literally making us fat and sick and explain the simple steps you can take to tackle st…

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169 The Nuance of Weight Loss 24:13

9M ago24:13

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Long lasting weight loss is achieved by having the correct basic framework and then applying the nuances that are relevant to your individual situation. Many weight loss experts try to simplify it and distil it down to one thing. Just like a mechanic has dozens of tools to repair and maintain a car, we need many tools to repair our metabolism and m…

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168 Stress management for weight loss with Qi Gong expert Lee Holden 30:21

9M ago30:21

30:21

Dr. Mary interviews Lee Holden as we delve into the vitally important world of stress management and weight loss through the lens of Qi Gong. Join us as we explore the incredible connection between the autonomic nervous system, and overall well-being. Lee explains how Qi Gong is a simple, powerful and easy-to-learn tool can be embraced by everyone,…

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167 Going against the grain 34:07

10M ago34:07

34:07

Join Dr Lucy as she chats with Helen Marshall and does a deep dive into her journey from a high-carb, low-fat diet to adopting a grain-free, paleo lifestyle that transformed her health and well-being Helen shares her inspirational story where she goes from tired, overwhelmed and barely surviving to running a blissful soul-centred business. Episode …

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166 How to Lose Weight around Menopause 28:21

10M ago28:21

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In this timely episode as Dr Mary celebrates her 42nd birthday, she and Dr Lucy dive into the nuances of ageing, challenging society's negative narrative around women growing older. With a refreshing perspective, they explore the concept of "optimal ageing," where embracing the natural process of getting older is met with empowerment rather than fe…

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165 Paul lost 54 kgs and now has Endless Energy 34:23

10M ago34:23

34:23

Today Dr Lucy is joined by a special guest Paul Terlato. Over the past 12 months Paul has lost 54 kg simply by changing what he eats. He had no surgery, no pills, no injections but embraced a low carb real food lifestyle with full gusto. As a busy father of 2 and business owner, Paul shares with us his top tips on his life changing results. At 160 …

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164 How to Get More Energy 27:02

10M ago27:02

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Discover a world of energy transformation and vitality in this invigorating episode of Real Health and Weight Loss, where Dr Mary and Dr Lucy delve into the dynamics of energy sources and metabolic flexibility. You'll hear how your amazing body can choose between the super quick kindling of sugar or the sustained log burning energy of fat, and how …

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163 Is Weight Loss Hard? 27:26

11M ago27:26

27:26

Are you tired of struggling with weight loss and wondering if there’s an easier way? Join Dr Lucy and Dr Mary as they unravel the widely held belief that feeling deprived, hungry, slightly cold, and pretty miserable are inevitable, even necessary, if you want to lose weight. Both doctors candidly share how they believed for a long time that weight …

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162 How Weight Loss Works 32:07

11M ago32:07

32:07

Join Dr Mary and Dr Lucy as they sail across the stormy seas of quick-fix diets, fat-blasters and magic pills to answer the question, how does weight loss work? Together, they unravel the mystery of weight loss and share the map to metabolic health - the key to boosting your metabolism and burning stored fat, without enduring the constant hunger of…

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161 Overcoming PCOS: Finding Hope and Healing 19:37

11M ago19:37

19:37

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, Dr Mary delves into the topic of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) - a condition that affects one in eight women and carries far reaching implications for their health and well being. With a mix of emotions, Dr Mary shares her personal journey with PCOS, opening up about the struggles of dealing with …

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160 What This Doctor Has to Say About Weight Loss 19:49

11M ago19:49

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In today’s thought provoking episode, Dr Mary explores the current debate ignited by Taryn Brumfitt, 2023 Australian of the Year, around whether doctors should reconsider discussing weight during routine consultations with their patients. Dr Mary shares her unique perspective as a weight loss doctor focussed on metabolic healing rather than reducin…

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159 Angry Low Carb Doctors 31:52

12M ago31:52

31:52

In today’s passionate conversation, Dr Mary is joined by self-proclaimed “crazy eyes” low carb zealot, Dr Penny Figtree, to discuss how the pharmaceutical industry and the food products industry have infiltrated and corrupted our health in their relentless pursuit of profits. Listen as Dr Penny eloquently pulls back the curtain to expose the strong…

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