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If the menstrual cycle affects everything from strength to sleep, why are we ignoring it in sport? In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women’s health nutritionist, sits down with researcher Kelly McNulty to discuss the challenges of researching female physiology, the importance of individualised training, and the role of cycle tracking for athletes. The episode covers: How do the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptives affect women’s health, athletic performance, and recovery? What challenges exist in researching female physiology and why is more high-quality research needed?

What if ignoring your gut health is fueling a hormonal war inside your body? In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women’s health nutritionist, sits down with Dr. Megan Rossi, a gut health expert, about the complex links between gut health and women’s health. They discuss how gut bacteria influence hormones and conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, the impact of the menstrual cycle on digestion, and the importance of evidence-based probiotic use. The episode covers: How do gut bacteria influence hormones and conditions such as PCOS

In this solo episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr. Hazel Wallace, a renowned women's health nutritionist and former NHS doctor, speaks directly to the camera, delving into menstrual synchrony, the effects of fasted exercise on menstrual cycles, and managing PCOS. Alongside sharing expert advice, Dr. Wallace answers listener questions, grounding the discussion in real-life concerns and offering practical, accessible guidance. In this episode, Dr. Wallace answers: Is it true that our periods sync with people we spend time with, like our friends or family? Is fasted exercise bad for your

What if everything you thought you knew about your period was wrong? In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women’s health nutritionist, sits down with Dr. Brooke Vandermolen, known as "The OB GYN Mom," to discuss women's health, focusing on menstrual cycles, period myths, and contraceptive options. Dr. Brooke shares her journey into obstetrics and gynecology and her motivation for creating online content to provide evidence-based advice. The episode covers: What inspires healthcare professionals to specialise in women’s health and how can we educate women beyond

Is PMDD the Hidden Struggle Behind Your Mood Swings? In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women’s health nutritionist, sits down with Dr Milli Raizada, a GP, hormone expert and author of Happy Hormones, Happy You. Together, they unpack the realities of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) - its severe symptoms, how it differs from PMS and why diagnosis can be such a challenge. The episode covers: What are the key differences between premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? How has Dr. Raizada's journey with

In this solo episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr. Hazel Wallace, a renowned women's health nutritionist and former NHS doctor, speaks directly to the camera, delving into period myths, cravings and recovery tips. Alongside sharing expert advice, Dr. Wallace answers listener questions, grounding the discussion in real-life concerns and offering practical, accessible guidance. In this episode, Dr. Wallace answers: What are your thoughts on seed cycling—can it actually help regulate periods and support fertility, or is it just a myth? Do you have any advice for managing body composition changes

What is the greatest misunderstanding about endometriosis and women's health? In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women's health nutritionist, discusses endometriosis with Carla Cressy, the founder and CEO of The Endometriosis Foundation. The episode explores Carla's personal journey with endometriosis, highlighting the struggles of misdiagnosis and the urgent need for greater awareness and advocacy in women's health. The episode covers: What does Carla share about her personal journey with endometriosis? How does the episode explore the impact of misdiagnosis and delays in diagnosing endometriosis? Which

In this solo episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr. Hazel Wallace, a renowned women's health nutritionist and former NHS doctor, speaks directly to the camera, delving into menstrual health, focusing on the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraception. Alongside sharing expert advice, Dr. Wallace answers listener questions, grounding the discussion in real-life concerns and offering practical, accessible guidance. In this episode, Dr. Wallace answers: How do you navigate coming off the pill and what can you expect? How can you prevent poor sleep in the week before your period? What are

What is the connection between sex hormones and skin health? In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women's health nutritionist, is joined by Dr Thivi Maruthappu, consultant dermatologist at Barts Health NHS Trust, to explore the intricate relationship between sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) and skin health. The episode covers: How do hormonal changes during different life stages (menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause) affect the skin? What role do hormones play in maintaining skin balance, and how can their fluctuations contribute to conditions like acne, rosacea,

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Dr John Kennedy, an O&G doctor who qualified from University College Dublin in 2000. He has been working exclusively in fertility medicine since 2013 and is the clinical lead at Thérapie Fertility Clinic, with his expert team who have helped intended parents in Ireland to build their familiesThis episode covers: Reasons someone might freeze their eggs What is the best age to do it and is there an age cut off? Benefits of freezing embryos over eggs? Success rates with egg freezing Cost

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Mr Martin Hirsch, a consultant gynaecologist and endometriosis specialist practicing both in the NHS and privately.He can be found on instagram as @endometriosis.surgeon.ukThis episode covers: What is endometriosis? The symptoms of endometriosis Who gets endometriosis? What causes delays in diagnosis? New, faster diagnostic tests How nutrition and lifestyle can support symptom management Andenomyosis and how it differs from endometriosis Endometriosis and diet webinar: https://the-food-medic.mykajabi.com/store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ro Huntriss - one of the UK’s leading fertility dietitians and is the Founder of Fertility Dietitian UK.She is also the author of the book Deliciously Health Fertility (available on amazon) This episode covers: The role does diet plays in male and female fertility How can we eat for fertility? Key nutrients associated with fertility Nutrition considerations for IVF and egg freezing. The role of supplements in fertility Should you give up alcohol and caffeine on your fertility journey? Exercise when trying to

This weeks listener question is:“I’m training for a half-marathon, and I was just wondering how you practically manage your period on a long run?If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Dr Hazel is joined by Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith - founders of KIC - a leading health and wellness app born out of AustraliaTrigger warning: This episode does contain conversations around eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours. This episode covers: Rebranding KIC from ‘Keep it Cleaner’ Laura and Steph’s own experiences with food and exercise How they are helping others build a healthy and more sustainable relationship with food & exercise. Running a business with your best friend Their experiences as female entrepreneurs How steph navigates being a

This weeks listener question is: When should I expect my period to return after stopping the pill? And what should you do if it doesn’t?If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Anjali Amin, a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London. This epsiode covers: What are hormones? The truth about “hormone balancing” recipes At home Hormone testing kits Is adrenal fatigue a medical diagnosis? Why women experience more thyroid issues than men Should you worry about glucose spikes? PCOS and insulin resistance Interested in more content like this? Check out @thefoodmedic on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weeks listener question is: Do you recommend taking a multi-vitamin as a precautionary measure during the winter months to avoid getting sick? If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ben and Joshua from Runna - #1 rated app for personalized training plans for running. This episode covers The story of RUNNA How Josh ran a record-breaking 76 marathons in 76 days Advice for new runners Different types of runs (tempo, interval, easy etc) and their purpose How to get faster at running Strength training alongside running Trainers and running kit : whats essential? Fuelling up before and during a run To try RUNNA for 2 weeks free use the code HAZEL at

This weeks listener question is:“Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight?”if you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by presenter, fitness guru, author, mother and “accidental” activist Davina McCall This episode covers Becoming an “accidental activist” in womens health Davina’s experience of the perimenopause and menopause Fears and misconceptions about HRT Davina’s pill revolution documentary How Davina’s fitness routine has evolved after the menopause Davina’s partnership with FoodSpring and the importance of protein after the menopause Interested in more content like this? Check out The Female Factor which shares advice on how to stay healthy after the menopause. Hosted on Acast. See

This weeks listener question is : “I understand that fitness tracking technology can really help to understand what's going on in our bodies, giving us better awareness so that we can take action. However, can tracking take its toll?”If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Zanna Van Dijk - she’s a co-founder of Stay Wild, a sustainable swimwear brand, a Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur and a lifestyle blogger with a passion for active travel and the outdoors. This episode covers: Zanna’s evolution on social media and on her blog over the years Her passion for hiking and advice for those looking to start Open water swimming and how its transformed her mental health The societial pressures of being a woman in her 30’s Fertility, egg freezing and

This weeks listener question is: “There’s a lot of information out there about the benefits of zone two training for longer distance runs such as for half or full marathons or longer. Can you explain in more detail about zone two training and the benefits it provides for longer distance runs?”If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.Find out more about zone 2 training at www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices.

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Dr. David Spiegel, Reveri's Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer. Dr Spiegel is a psychiatrist with more than 45 years of clinical and research experience studying stress, pain, sleep and hypnosis. He has written thirteen books, 404 scientific journal articles and 170 book chapters. He was educated at Harvard and Yale and now works at Stanford. This episode covers: What is hypnosis and how does it differ from stage hypnosis? What happens in the brain when we are hypnotized How some people are more

Our listener question this week is “What is the definition of strength training? I've read some articles saying that strength training is a better way to burn fat than just doing cardio. But I'm not exactly sure what the definition of it is”Thank you to everyone who has sent in questions already and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by host of MarieTV, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, Marie Forleo. Her #1 New York Times best-selling book, Everything is Figureoutable is available now.This episode covers: How to get out of your way when it comes to being consistent with our goals and habits. Eliminate the “I don’t have time excuse” with this one practice. Understanding fear vs intuition when it comes to decision making Getting clear on your goals and letting go of old ones. How to stop caring about what other people think. Why

The Food Medic podcast returns for season 10 this October - here's a little taste of what to expect. Make sure to hit subscribe, if you haven't already so that you are first to hear about any new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this short bonus episode, Dr Hazel speaks to Taylor Rose (also known as the healthy hur), a certified trichologist who has amassed over 1.5million followers on social media.Topics covered include:*Popular titkok trends: rosemary oil, slick buns, pillowcases and apple cider vinegar*Essential hair care products*Hairloss and what to do about it*Advice for dry and damaged hair*Lifestyle factors affecting hair healthPs. If you want to find out more about how nutrition can support hair health, head over to our educational hub on www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn

Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week. Our listener question this week is: “Do you have any advice for strength training through long periods of illness? I love strength training and I am a student and get one cold after another. I am worried that if I don’t keep it up I will lose all my progress.”To learn more about immunity and exercise, head over to www.thefoodmedic.co.uk for further reading. Please note : This podcast should not be taken as medical advice or replace that

In this episode we are joined by Caroline Criado Perez - a best-selling and award-winning writer, broadcaster and award-winning feminist campaigner.Her #1 Sunday Times best-selling second book, INVISIBLE WOMEN: Exposing DataBias in a World Designed for Men, published in 2019, has been translated into 30 languages and is the winner of the 2019 Royal Society Science Book Prize, the 2019 Books Are My Bag Reader’s Choice Award, and the 2019 Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award.This episode covers: When Caroline became a feminist What inspired her to write invisible

Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week. Our listener question this week is “I am wondering if the keto/ LCHF diet really is for everyone, or if there are some people to whom it may do more damage than good, increasing their cholesterol or even causing non-fatty liver syndrome?"Please note : this podcast should not be taken as medical advice or replace that of your usual medical practitioner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest today is Layne Norton - a self-proclaimed nerd who lifts heavy things, he has a BS in Biochemistry with honors and a PhD in Nutritional Sciences with honors.Since moving away from online coaching, Layne has focused on writing books (Fat Loss Forever, The Complete Contest Prep Guide, The Complete Reverse Dieting Guide), developing Carbon Diet Coach, a nutritional coaching app, and creating certification courses offered through the Clean Health InstituteThis episode covers: Low carb diets & weight loss Insulin resistance and carbohydrates Continuous glucose monitors - necessary? “Sugar causes

Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week.Our listener question this week is : “I would love to hear your thoughts on the mirena coil as contraception and whether I experience the same hormonal highs and lows as a women having normal periods?” I hope you found that helpful - perhaps send it to someone you know it might help also. If you are thinking about stopping or changing your form of contraception, make sure to book in a call with your GP to discuss it

In this episode we discuss how diet plays a role in our mood - and which foods or food groups have been linked to positive and negative impacts on our mental health. Our guest today is Felice Jacka - a Professor of Nutritional Psychiatry, Co-Director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University, and founder and president of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research. She has written two books including Brain changer & the very popular children’s book “There’s a Zoo in my Poo”.This episode covers:*what is nutritional psychiatry?*The

Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week.Our listener question this week is “Conflicting advice - There is evidence if we eat in an 8 hour window, this helps gut health. There is also evidence that it is important to eat before a workout - how do you manage these two together?”To learn more about the pros and cons of fasting, head over to www.thefoodmedic.co.uk for further reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dr Hazel is joined by Ben Coomber - a multi-award-winning Coach, Speaker, and Author of “How to live an Awesome Life”. For 10 years Ben ran a #1 rated podcast called ’Ben Coomber Radio’ with over 20 million downloads, is the Founder & CEO of The BTN Academy - a Nutrition Education Company, and Awesome Supplements - a multi- award-winning plant-based supplement company. This episode covers:- Ben’s personal journey with health and fitness - Why he wrote “How to live an awesome life” - The 11 step Awesome

Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week. Our listener question this week is “Recently I have seen a lot of people post on social media about L Glutamine, saying it has helped bloating and stomach cramps, as well as helping exercise recovery. Are these claims true? If it is beneficial, how much should we be taking and how often?”To find out more about L-Glutamine and gut health, head over to our educational hub www.thefoodmedic.co.uk for further reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Dr Hazel is joined by Grace Beverley, founder and CEO of sustainably-made activewear brand TALA and fitness tech brand Shreddy. Grace's debut book 'Working Hard, Hardly Working' was an instant Sunday Times Bestseller and she also hosts her own podcast of the same name. -Grace's journey from influencer to the CEO of two incredibly successful companies.-The moment it all changed for Grace-Her inspiration behind ‘Working Hard, Hardly Working' -The productivity method-Prioritising with quick ticks, tasks and projects If you loved it you know what to do - leave

Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel. Our listener question this week is “As a first time mum with a 7 week old, it is time to re-establish healthy habits. I am struggling to re-establish healthy habits around a busy and not so flexible schedule.”To find out more, check out The Female Factor book, available online and from all good book stores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Food Medic podcast we are joined by Alice Pelton and Dr Fran, from The Lowdown - the UK's leading contraception review and subscriptions platform.This episode covers: The story behind The Lowdown What are your options? Different forms of contraception Pill-bashing and fear mongering online Does hormonal contraception affect fertility? How long is too long to be on the pill? Advice for those considering stopping or changing their form of contraception Natural family planning and fertility awareness methods A new form of male contraception? If you loved it

Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel. Our listener question this week is: “I am vegetarian. Soy is a good source of protein that I consume regularly. I have heard soy may cause a hormonal issue, I have also heard this is not true? Should we limit the amount of soy we consume in a week?”This comes up a lot - hit play to find out what Dr Hazel has to say about soya. Go back and listen to season 5 episode 8 “Overheard on Social Media: Nutrition Edition” where this is

Back for the third time, Adrienne Herbert shares her top tips when it comes to communicating effectively, drawing from her experience as a podcast host and international keynote speaker working with brands such as Microsoft, Apple and Google. Adrienne is the epitome of a digital entrepreneur, former Director of Innovation at the UK’s leading fitness app Fiit, and has recently joined Jaguar Land Rover as an advisor on their Future council. Check out Adrienne over on her instagram @adrienne_ldn This episode covers: What makes a great communicator How to pitch great

Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel. Our listener question this week is: “I have heard it is very important to fuel our bodies after workouts to aid with recovery. Does the timeframe in which we refuel matter? Is it right away or within an hour?How much of a role does this time frame play in recovery?”To find out more about post-workout nutrition check out these previous episodes:S7 E7 : Eating to thrive not survive in training with Liam HolmesS8 E10 Ask Dr Hazel: What to eat after an evening workout?S8 E4

This episode explores the role of nutrition and lifestyle in managing PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Claire Pettitt, a dietitian working in both private practice and in academia, with a special interest in women’s health nutrition - especially PCOS and fertility. Find her on Instagram @Cp_nutritionrd In this episode: What is PCOS and how is it diagnosed? Different types of PCOS Insulin resistance and its role in PCOS Weight management and PCOS Low-carb diets and PCOS The most effective dietary strategies for PCOS Key supplements for

Welcome to Ask Dr Hazel, mini episodes that drop each week between our main epsiodes. This weeks listener question is: “I am really into Cross Fit but I can’t control my cycle around competitions and intense workouts. What would you recommend if a competition falls in my luteal phase of my cycle?”Find our more about training around your cycle in Dr Hazel’s book ‘The Female Factor’ : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-Factor-Making-womens-health/dp/1529382866If you would like to submit a question to the podcast please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

This week I'm joined by David Birtwistle, a renowned online fitness and nutrition coach.He’s the founder and head coach of the personal online coaching company Endeavour Life, helping to integrate sustainable healthy habits into busy lives. And for those who don't know, he's also my boyfriend.David completed his undergraduate in Strength & Conditioning Science at London’s St Mary’s University and since then has been working in the industry for over a decade, as an in-person coach and subsequently moving online to create his 6-figure online coaching company.Find more about David on

Welcome to Ask Dr Hazel, mini episodes that drop each week between our main epsiodes.This week's question is: “What should I eat before and during exams? I am sitting a 6 hour exam in a couple of months. There is a one hour break in the middle of the exam. We are not allowed allowed to have any food or drink during the exam, besides water. We can only eat before the exam and at the break. Do you have any tips for breakfast, and at the break?”If you would like

The Food Medic is back with season 9!I'm joined by Nawal Mustafa, a cognitive neuroscientist and a psychological health educator who goes by the name @thebraincoach on social media. Nawal's interests focus on understand the relationship between human behaviour, cognition and brain function and she's currently a PhD candidate in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Windsor, Canada.In this episode: Self-sabotage: why we do it and breaking the cycle Why we procrastinate and how to stop it Endless to-do lists and productivity guilt Gaining confidence and avoiding imposter syndrome Research-backed ways

In the season 8 finale Dr Hazel is joined by TikTok sensation Dr Julie. Dr Julie is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of professional experience but many of you will know her from Instragram and TikTok where she shares bite-sized mental health and motivational videos online, with a combined following of more than 3.5 million people. She is also an author of The book Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? A mental health toolbox that is filled with ideas, techniques and insights to help you feel calmer, stronger

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Ask Dr Hazel. In these 5 minute episodes we answer questions submitted by you. This weeks question is : “If I am running late at night (when I can squeeze it in my day), should I be refuelling afterwards, because I know that aids recovery, or should I not in case in disrupts sleep and does not aid recovery?”Thank you to everyone who has sent in questions already and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any

Today we are joined by Kaisa Keranen - a personal trainer, fitness educator, and social media influencer known for her fun and innovative ways to get people moving. She graduated from the University of Washington where she was a member of the Track and Field team and later went on to get her Master's in Exercise Science, Sports Performance, and Injury Prevention As the founder of Just Move, she has developed her own method of movement which she shares daily with her clients and social media followers worldwide - you can

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Ask Dr Hazel. In these 5 minute episodes we answer questions submitted by you. This weeks question is : “Dr Hazel, I have a question about collagen powder and supplements. They are all the rage at the moment and I was wondering if I should be including a collagen powder in my diet and if there has been enough research around it. It would be great to hear your thoughts on this. Thank you so much.”Find out more on www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Thank you to

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Professor Barbara Ryan - co-author of What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Gut. Professor Barbara Ryan is a consultant gastroenterologist at Tallaght University Hospital and Hermitage Clinic in Dublin, and a professor of gastroenterology at Trinity College, Dublin in Ireland. she is also one half of TheGutExperts alongside dietitian Elaine McGowan RD. This episode covers:*How the female gut differs to a male gut*IBS and other gut related conditions that are more common in women *The role of the mind in gut

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Ask Dr Hazel. In these 5 minute episodes we answer questions submitted by you. This weeks question is : “I read somewhere that we need to aim for 30 different portions of fruit and veg a week. As someone who lives alone, I batch cook a lot to try and keep costs down. I find that I eat a lot of the same thing in a week. Are there any budget friendly tips you can give me to get some more variety in,

Our guest is Sohee Lee - founder and head coach at SoheeFit Systems. She has a B.A. in Human Biology, M.S. in Psychology and is currently, pursuing her PhD in sports science. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has been coaching in the virtual realm since 2012. You can learn more about her on her Instagram at @soheefit. Topics covered:*sohee’s approach to fitness and how it has evolved *Add don’t restrict approach to nutrition*Pro body autonomy vs anti-diet * “processed foods are unhealthy”*focusing on health behaviours vs

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Ask Dr Hazel. In these 5 minute episodes we answer questions submitted by you. This week Dr Hazel is answering the question : are any foods or types of exercise that can help with PMS?FIND OUT MORE IN THE FEMALE FACTOR BOOK *OUT NOW*Thank you to everyone who has sent in questions already and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send your voice recorded question

On this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Thivi Maruthappu - a Consultant Dermatologist in London and has pioneered the field of Nutritional Dermatology. Her research is based at King’s College, London where she works closely with Nutritionists and Dieticians to understand the relationship between nutrition and the skin. They discuss:*Nutritional dermatology as an emerging area of research*Can you really eat your way to glowing skin? *The role nutrition has in managing certain skin conditions.*The role nutrition plays in hair health*skin supplements - splurge or skip? *Skin health quick fire

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Ask Dr Hazel. In these 5 minute episodes we answer questions submitted by you. This weeks listener question is “Is there any benefit to taking creatine when undertaking endurance sports such as marathons or triathlons?” Find out more on www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Thank you to everyone who has sent in questions already and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send your voice recorded question to lindsay@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Will Bulsiewicz (or "Dr. B") to chat about fibre, bloating and the key to optimising your gut health.Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is an award winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert and the New York Times-bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. This episode covers:*Fibre and the fibre paradox*30 plant points per week and how to get there*signs your gut is not in a healthy place*bloating and constipation*probiotics - to use or not to use?*gluten free diets are harming your

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Ask Dr Hazel. In these 5 minute episodes we answer questions submitted by you.This week's question: What is the best way to implement exercise when recovering from burnout or too much stress?Thank you to everyone who has sent in questions already and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send your voice recorded question to lindsay@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more

This week we are talking about staying active in pregnancy and getting back to activity in the post-partum period with two experts in this space - Emma Brockwell and Dr Marlize De Vivo. Emma is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist . She has co-authored the first ‘Returning to Running Postnatal Guidelines’ and published her book ‘Why did no one tell me? How to protect, heal and nurture your body through motherhood In 2021.Dr Marlize De Vivo is a qualified Biokineticist, Sports Rehabilitator and Trainer, and senior research fellow at Canterbury Christ

Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week answering questions submitted by you. Our listener question this week is “What should I eat after I workout? I go to the gym in the mornings, and I go straight to work after. What should I take with me, or buy to eat?”Thank you to everyone who has sent in questions already and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send

Welcome back to another episode of The Food Medic podcast with Dr Hazel. On this episode we are chatting about returning to exercise after having covid.Our guest this week is Dr Amal Hassan - a Sport & Exercise Medicine Consultant Physician, working in elite sport, ballet, and at the Institute for Sport, Exercise and Health in London.This episode covers*Risks of returning to early to exercise post-covid*when to safely return to exercise *How to phase your return to exercise*Long-covid complications impacting physical activity *managing long-covid fatigue *fitness and recovery related to the

Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week answering questions submitted by you. This week we answer “How would you structure strength sessions if you only had time for two sessions a week? Would you focus on both days as whole body or one day upper and one day lower?” If you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send your voice recorded question to lindsay@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Food Medic podcast, I’m your host Dr Hazel. On this episode Hazel is joined by Ariana Rodriguez and Cassie Barnard who are Registered Dietitians, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellors and Founders of Embody Health London - London’s online eating disorder and disordered eating nutrition clinic. They are best known as the “Dancing Dietitians” on social media, where TikTok deemed them as Mental Health and Wellness Ambassadors for their platform in 2021.This episode covers: Intuitive eating Red flags of disordered eatingSupporting someone with disordered

Hey team, and welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel our mini episodes that drop each week. This week we cover the best forms of exercise for women who are going through, or who have gone through the menopausal transition. Thank you to everyone who has sent in questions already and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send your voice recorded question to lindsay@thefoodmedic.co.uk. The Female Factor book is available NOW on amazon and

To celebrate publication of the female factor, Dr Hazel is interviewed by David Birtwistle. David is Founder & CEO of Endeavour Life LTD, "proper coaching for everyday people" and Hazel’s boyfriend. They chat about the book - why Hazel wrote it, why it’s so important and touch on some important topics covered in the book. This is a really fun episode and we hope you love it. The Female Factor book is now available to purchase on amazon and in all good book stores. Thank you to our season sponsor WHOOP.

Hey team, and welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week.This week we cover protein shakes and whether they’re good for you despite all the additives, flavourings and sweeteners added to make them taste like chocolate etc?Thank you to everyone who has sent in questions already and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send your voice recorded question to lindsay@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers:How the pandemic has changed how we work.Hybrid working and it’s impact on our well-beingHow companies can support their employees health Setting boundaries with workWhy we all need white space in our diary How to prevent burnout when building your career.Busy vs productive : whats the difference? Adrienne herbert is a leading wellness professional, international TEDx speaker, podcast host, and author. Adrienne is a strategic advisor at the UK's leading fitness startup Fiit and is often invited to deliver talks and workshops for brands such as Apple, Barclays &

In this episode, Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Lisa Mosconi who is the Director of the Women's Brain Initiative, where she serves as an associate professor of neuroscience in neurology and radiology. In addition, she is an adjunct faculty member at the NYU Department of Psychiatry. She is the author of Brain Food and The XX Brain. This episode covers:- How is the female brain different from the male?- The role of oestrogen in brain function?- Common myths when it comes to women's brain health?- Unique risk factors that put

You might think you’re at your peak fitness - you’re exercising regularly, maybe even competing or running marathons, you’re strict on your nutrition and perhaps you’ve even lost weight but you’re periods have gone? This is a lot more common than you might think. In fact one study of regular exercising women, found that half had menstrual disturbances and over a third had no period at all. If this sounds like you - the road to recovery can be long and daunting but hopefully this episode will help. In this episode

This episode covers the impact of the combined contraceptive pill on performance, training and recovery from exercise. To read more visit www.thefoodmedic.co.ukLink to the research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32666247/If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you want to live in a way that not only supports your health and fitness goals, but also supports the planet? This is the episode for you. In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ryan D. Andrews - a sustainable food systems advocate, dietitian, yoga instructor, and strength and conditioning specialist. He currently writes and speaks about health and sustainability, is an instructor at Purchase College, is an expert reviewer for Insider, and is an adviser with Precision Nutrition. He has recently released the e-book Swole Planet : How

This episode covers protein needs, sources and advice to ensure you’re getting the right amount. Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk for further reading. If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Never before has the immune system had so much air time - but what actually is the immune system? Can it be boosted? What kind of things influence it? Does vitamin C really fight off a cold and there truth in the old wives tale - feed a cold, starve a fever? I’m Dr Hazel Wallace, host of the food medic podcast and on this episode we are answering all those questions with immunologist and author Dr Jenna Macciochi. Jenna has a PhD in allergy immunology from Imperial College London and

This week Dr Hazel explores whether exercise can speed up how fast caffeine is eliminated from the body. If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. @thefoodmedic/www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is all about nutrition and training and some common mistakes that people often make. Dr Hazel is joined by Liam Holmes who has worked in elite sport for over 12 years and now blends working with competitive athletes alongside the general public. His previous experience includes working at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, the Republic of Ireland national team, FC Copenhagen and at Fulham Football Club - but he also works with everyone from first time gym goers, those training for a specific event, new mums, CrossFit members, endurance athletes

This week's listener question covers the mediterranean diet - what it is, some example meals, and what is not included. If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. @thefoodmedic/www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode dr Hazel is Joined by Krissy Cela.Krissy Cela first turned to fitness during a particularly challenging time in her lifeand started posting her workouts on social media while studying for a law degree. Her following quickly grew, and she now has a loyal and devoted community of more than 3.5 million followers on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. . In January 2019 she launched the app, Tone & Sculpt, comprising over 500 workouts, and achieved more than 250,000 downloads in its first six months alone.This episode covers:- Krissy’s day

This week's listener question covers how to fuel for a marathon and how to avoid triggering IBS or gut symptoms. Please note that the information provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice or replace that of your usual healthcare provider. If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. @thefoodmedic/www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Karen Gurney a clinical psychologist and psychosexologist. Karen is the Lead Psychologist for a busy central London NHS clinic specialising in sexual wellbeing. She is also director of The Havelock Clinic, an independent multidisciplinary sexual problems service. As part of her mission to educate, inform and challenge widely held ideas that harm people’s sex lives she did her first TEDx talk and wrote the bestselling ‘Mind The Gap: the truth about desire and how to futureproof your sex life’ in 2020. She

This mini episode covers fasted training, pros and cons and advice on how to do it so it doesn’t affect your health and performance.If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. @thefoodmedic/www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Brendon Stubbs from season 1 episode 2 of the podcast. Brendon is a Physiotherapist and a leading researcher in physical activity, exercise and mental health and the relationship between the mind and the body. He has published over 650 International academic papers, and his research has had substantial impact, for instance informing several World Health Organisation guidelines. Find Brendon on Instagram @brendon.stubbsIn this episode they cover: - The link between lifestyle and mood- Food and mood research - How exercise can support our

Welcome to Ask Dr Hazel our new mini episodes that will be dropping throughout this season 7.This mini episode covers what to eat and when to eat on a night shift. If you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send your voice recorded question to ellie@thefoodmedic.co.uk. If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. @thefoodmedic/www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See

Dr Hazel is joined by influencer, Online Coach and Podcast host Lucy Mountain for a very honest and open conversation about being a person online, rejecting diet culture, her anti-diet fitness app NOBS, and embracing your best life as a single person. You can find more from Lucy over on Instagram: @nobsapp @lucymountain If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. @thefoodmedic/www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad

Welcome to Ask Dr Hazel our new mini episodes that will be dropping throughout this season 7.This mini episode covers urinary incontinence and self help tips to reduce symptoms. If you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send your voice recorded question to ellie@thefoodmedic.co.uk. If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. @thefoodmedic/www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

In this episode Dr Hazel sits down with running coach and footwear expert Emma Kirk Odunubi. Emma is a running biomechanics nerd who matches the perfect footwear to the individual runner, and takes pride in being known as the trainer geek. Day to day she coaches treadmill classes at Thirdspace and on a 1-1 level works with a variety of sports men & women, seeking to crush their running goals with her and her partners business Bulletproof Athletic. Find out more over on www.bulletproofatheltic.com.This episode covers:- Where to start if you’re

Welcome to Ask Dr Hazel our new mini episodes that will be dropping throughout this season 7. If you would like to submit a question to the podcast - on any topic related to health, fitness, nutrition, or mindset - please send your voice recorded question to ellie@thefoodmedic.co.uk. If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. @thefoodmedic/www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Dr Hazel speaks to author of Essentialism and Effortless Greg Mc Keown on how to pursue less to achieve more and how to make it easier to do what matters most. Most people equate more effort to better results or faster results, but getting ahead doesn’t have to be as hard as we make it - and Greg has a better way. This conversation covers the following topics:- The pursuit of less to achieve more- How to think like an essentialist- Setting boundaries and learning to say no-

Trigger warning: this conversation discusses suicide.Firmly established as one of the crossover superstars of British music, the Hackney born and raised rapper has released two Top 3 albums and amassed a career tally of over 2.5 million combined sales in the UK alone. He has completed five headline tours and performed on the main stages of countless festivals such as Glastonbury, V Festival and Wireless.Over the past couple of years Professor Green has presented five critically acclaimed BBC documentaries and his first documentary series for Channel 4 called “Working Class White

Jamie Simmonds (formerly Jamie Greene) is a four-time CrossFit Games athlete and two-time podium finisher, once in 2016 with team CrossFit Yas and once in 2019 as an individual. She’s been a national champion for six years and finished on the podium on prominent Sanctionals such as Strength in Depth and the Down Under CrossFit Championship. Jamie started CrossFit only in 2013 but her background as a gymnast and rugby player certainly helped secure her as one of the top crossfit athletes in the world. Jamie’s journey to becoming the third

Dr. Ruairi Robertson has a B.Sc in Human Nutrition from University College Dublin and a Ph.D in Microbiology from University College Cork. He has worked in a number of Universities and research institutes around the world including Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital and University of British Columbia. His research examines the many ways the gut microbiome affects human health, from belly to brain. He is currently based in the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, where he is researching the role of gut microbes on the health of mothers and

Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, former medical doctor specialised in psychiatry, author of best seller ’The Source’ and Faculty at MIT Sloan.Tara is also executive coach to a small number of clients in hedge funds and investment banks; Trustee at the Lady Garden Foundation for gynaecological cancers; and an ambassador for brands in health, beauty, fashion, and manifestation.This episode covers:- Science and spirituality - The law of attraction- How to harness an abundance mindset- Manifestation and how to start - The power of visualization and action boards - Neuroplasticity and shaping

Jordan Feigenbaum is a physician, strength coach, and powerlifter. He started Barbell Medicine in 2012 in an effort to bring the best of modern medicine to strength and conditioning and vice versa. Jordan is passionate about a variety of issues related to public health, education, and sport.This episode covers:- The story behind barbell medicine: bench to bedside- Health benefits of resistance training- Why recommendations to do resistance training are not more widespread in medical practice - How we can integrate resistance training into primary care- Advice for people new to weight

Millie Gooch is the founder of the Sober Girl Society and is one of the voices leading the sobriety movement in the UK. As a journalist, she has written for a range of publications, and her campaigning work has been featured everywhere from ELLE and Stylist to the BBC and Evening Standard. The Sober Girl Society Handbook is her first book.This episode covers:- Inspiration behind the sober girl society- Why breaking up with alcohol is like breaking up with a toxic ex- Hangxiety, palpitations, the fear - What is being sober

Dr. Marc Bubbs is the Performance Nutrition Director for Canada Basketball and performance nutrition consultant for a portfolio of professional and Olympic athletes preparing for Tokyo 2021. Marc is the author of the highly-acclaimed and best-selling book PEAK – The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sports which highlights the tactics and strategies of elite athletes and performance staff in professional sport. His upcoming new book PEAK40 – The New Science of Mid-Life Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind has just come out this May. Marc

Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A. (Doctorate of Musical Arts), is Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music at Western New England University. Amelia is co-author, with her twin sister Emily, of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. I first came across Emily and Amelia on Brene Brown's podcast and instantl;y bought their book - which I urge you to do so too! Emily couldn't join us for this recording but Amelia did an incredible job of telling us what we need to know when it comes to burnout. This episode covers:- Inspiration

Kristen Holmes is the Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP. She works with top researchers and hundreds of the best tactical, pro and collegiate athletes and teams in the world to optimize training, recovery and sleep. In addition to her extensive professional and academic background, Kristen was a 3x All American and 2x Big 10 Athlete of the year at the University of Iowa competing in both Field Hockey and Basketball. She was a 7-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team and one of the most successful coaches

"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. His book, Atomic Habits, is a New York Times bestseller and more than 1,000,000 people subscribe to his weekly newsletter at jamesclear.com. His work has appeared in Entrepreneur Magazine, Time Magazine, the New York Times, and on CBS This Morning. His strategies have been used by coaches and teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. I’ve been following

On the season finale, Dr Hazel discusses all things sleep with Dr Sophie Bostock - a Sleep Evangelist who is on a mission to help millions of people to improve their lives by unlocking the science of sleep. Sophie studied Medicine and Entrepreneurship before completing a PhD in Health Psychology at UCL. Following several years with award-winning digital medicine company, Sleepio, Sophie launched TheSleepScientist.com to provide education and coaching for clients in business, the military, healthcare and elite sport.Topics include* Why do we sleep? And why is it so important? *