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 LowdownWhat are your options? Different forms of contraceptionPill-bashing and fear mongering onlineDoes hormonal contraception affect fertility?How long is too long to be on the pill?Advice for those considering stopping or changing their form of contraceptionNatural family planning and fertility awareness methodsA new form of male contraception?If you loved it you know what to do - leave us a review, a rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with someone you know will love it too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 covered in more detail.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.

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 communicatorHow to pitch great ideas in a clear and effective way“It’s not what you say, but how you say it”Communicating during conflict and difficult conversationsTips for making a great first impression when networkingCommunicating better in personal relationshipsHow to connect and make an impact during online presentationsIf you loved it you know what to do - leave us a review, a rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with someone you know will love it too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Ask Dr Hazel: What to eat after a morning workout.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.

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 PCOSInsulin resistance and its role in PCOSWeight management and PCOSLow-carb diets and PCOSThe most effective dietary strategies for PCOSKey supplements for PCOSEnjoyed this episode? Please do rate & review this podcast. And why not send it to someone you think will love it too? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for more information.

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 Instagram @David.Birtwistle & check out his resources and coaching services at: https://linktr.ee/david.birtwistleIn this episode:New Year resolutions and common mistakes when goal settingWhat David has learned from coaching clients for over 10 yearsHealthy behaviours to prioritise when short on timeOverrated health trends and productsAdvice for people joining the gym (or returning) in JanuaryThe importance of rest daysOvercoming the challenges of personal training onlineIf you enjoyed this episode, you know what to do – please leave us a review, a rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with someone you think will love it too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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.

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 cycleWhy we procrastinate and how to stop itEndless to-do lists and productivity guiltGaining confidence and avoiding imposter syndromeResearch-backed ways of improving productivityThis season, the ‘Ask Dr Hazel’ bonus episodes continue. If you’d like to submit a question on anything related to health, fitness, nutrition or women's health, please send your voice recorded question to info @thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and more resilient, no matter what life throws your way. This episode covers:*Condensing complex mental health issues into creative bite-sized videos *The moment Dr Julie went viral*Working as a team with her husband*Anxiety - what it is, how it manifests and what to do about it*Stress vs anxiety - how is it different?*How to better cope with stress*The issue with “I'll be happy when…” *Creating a life aligned with your values If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. Thank you to our season sponsor WHOOP. Right now, you can get your first month free when you checkout through join.whoop.com/thefoodmedic@thefoodmedic / www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.