The Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast
Hosted by Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson from Real Life Medicine
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Are You Looking for Trusted Health and Weight Loss Advice?
In a world full of misinformation it's time to tune into the Real Health and Weight Loss podcast.
Dr Lucy and Dr Mary are medical doctors who are experts in weight management.
They practice holistic medicine and it's their job to help you get healthy!
As our society is getting sicker and sicker with increasing chronic disease, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary are helping people get to the root cause, improve their metabolism and develop mindset skills for long lasting health and weight loss.
If you've tried every diet under the sun and a re looking for long lasting health and weight loss so you can have more energy, feel amaxing and stop living life on the sidelines, then you're in the right place!
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Sharon Mary Margaret, 20/09/2023 via Apple podcasts
Really Life Changing
I thoroughly enjoy Dr. Mary and Dr. Lucy's podcast! Their weekly episodes, ranging from 20 to 30 minutes, provide a wealth of easily digestible information (pardon the pun). I appreciate their positive messages and the humor they inject into their stories. The podcast takes a holistic approach to real-life health and mindset, making it both informative and entertaining. Highly recommended!
PoppyWitt, 20/09/2023 via Apple podcasts
Real advice for good Heath
Have listened to all episodes of this podcast giving considered information by two lovely and kind Doctors for those of us wanting to look after our long term health. Everything is explained in an easy to understand manner with humour so that it’s quite inspiring.
Definitely my favourite podcast
Operation New Life, 24/03/2023 Via Apple podcasts
Very validating information
These doctors really hear what their patients and clients are saying and have such understanding as they lived the same experiences. They make it easy to understand that it really is not our fault and guide us easily into taking back control of our health and weight. They do it without judgement or expecting perfection.
These podcasts are really life changing for so many people.
Thank you so much Dr Lucy and Dr Mary.
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Most Recent Episodes (2026)
Podcast Episode 293
The Knowing–Doing Gap
I know what to do, I just don’t do it.” If that sounds like you, this episode is for you. Dr Mary and Dr Lucy unpack the “knowing–doing gap” in simple, practical language, so you can finally understand why you get stuck and stop calling yourself lazy or weak. You will learn why your brain clings to old habits, why pushing yourself with “a good kick up the pants” backfires, and what actually works instead. Tune in to pick up easy tools to lower overwhelm, work with your brain, and start doing the healthy things you already know you should be doing, in real life, for the long term.
Our My Metabolic Action Plan (MyMAP) is your chance to finally turn knowing into doing — build real health and lasting weight loss. Program starts February 14 — enrol now before the bonuses disappear in 2 days! 👉 www.rlmedicine.com/map
Podcast Episode 292
Can I Ever Eat Sugar Again?
Can I ever eat sugar again?” In this episode, Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns unpack sugar and processed food addiction in a simple, hopeful way, so you can finally understand why you feel out of control around certain foods and what to do about it. You will learn Dr Lucy’s “three bucket” model of addiction, how food companies design products to hijack your brain, and why short “detox” breaks from ultra-processed food can calm cravings without focusing on dieting or willpower. Dr Mary shares practical “hot tools” for in-the-moment cravings and “cool tools” to build long-term emotional resilience, helping you move from feeling obsessed with sugar to feeling calm and in charge, while still leaving room for flexibility in the future.
If you want real health and long lasting weight loss, you can start right now My Metabolic Action Plan is now available.
Podcast Episode 291
Our Brain Has 2 Jobs
In this episode, Dr Mary and Dr Lucy lift the lid on your brain and reveal why you keep doing the things you don’t want to do, like eating when stressed, lonely, angry or bored. You’ll learn the two main jobs your brain has, why it clings to safety and quick rewards, and how this secretly sabotages your metabolic health and weight loss. They share simple tools like the SLAB acronym and tiny doable steps, plus powerful mindset strategies used in therapy, so you can soothe emotions without food and finally make changes that last. If you “know what to do” but still don’t do it, this episode will help you work with your beautiful brain, not against it.
We’re excited to share that a brand-new program is launching in February 2026. It’s your complete MAP to metabolic health — and our presale is happening now, so you can secure your spot today.
Podcast Episode 290
It’s Okay to Change Your Mind
Is it hard to change your mind, even when you know something isn’t working for your health? In this episode, Dr Mary and Dr Lucy share why changing your mind is not a weakness but a powerful skill that can transform your weight, your metabolic health, and your life. Hear how science itself changes over time, why low carb went from “fringe” to guideline-backed, and what they now think about sweeteners as the evidence evolves. You will learn simple mindset tools to let go of old rules, reduce guilt, and make calm, confident choices that actually move you towards the life and body you want.
Ready for your next step? Learn more about our Metabolic Action Plan here → www.rlmedicine.com/map
Podcast Episode 289
Insulin Resistance, Weight Loss & Long-Term Health
Insulin resistance is common, serious and often missed — and in this episode Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns break it down in plain language so you can actually do something about it. You’ll learn what insulin resistance really is, why “normal” blood sugars can still mean trouble, the everyday signs your body is giving you, and the six simple Ss that help you lower insulin, reduce hunger and protect your long-term health. This is a clear, science-backed roadmap you can start using today, without extreme diets or complicated plans. Learn more and take your next step with our Metabolic Action Plan here → www.rlmedicine.com/map
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