Davina McCall, presenter, fitness guru, author, mother and “accidental” activist discusses becoming an “accidental activist” in women's health, her experience with the perimenopause and menopause, fears and misconceptions about HRT, her fitness routine after menopause, and the importance of protein after menopause.

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.

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 yearsHer passion for hiking and advice for those looking to startOpen water swimming and how its transformed her mental healthThe societial pressures of being a woman in her 30’sFertility, egg freezing and having childrenMaintaining and making new friends as an adultZanna’s struggles with mental health and what she’s doing now to support herselfTo find out more about Zanna (including her hiking and travel guides) head over to https://www.zannavandijk.co.uk/Interested in more content like this? Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Dr. David Spiegel, a psychiatrist with extensive experience in hypnosis, discusses its use in habit formation, pain management, smoking cessation, and healthy eating. He explains the misconceptions around hypnosis and its benefits, including cognitive flexibility. The chapter also explores the Revery app and concludes with the guest answering fun questions.

Dr. Hazel defines strength training and discusses its effectiveness for burning fat compared to cardio. She highlights the importance of including both forms of exercise in a routine and mentions a gym-based strength program offered by the Food Medic.

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 makingGetting clear on your goals and letting go of old ones.How to stop caring about what other people think.Why you should “start before you’re ready”Interested in more content like this? Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 of your usual medical practitioner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.