Podcasts by The Food Medic

The Food Medic

Welcome to The Food Medic podcast hosted by medical doctor, personal trainer, blogger, and author, Dr. Hazel Wallace. In this podcast you will hear from leading experts in their field who share evidence based advice on how we can live healthier lives and cut through the confusing information that we find online. For more information you can find Hazel at www.thefoodmedic.co.uk or on social media instagram, twitter, and facebook @TheFoodMedic. The Food Medic for Life books is out now which is available online on amazon and in most good book stores.

Further podcasts by Dr. Hazel Wallace

Podcast on the topic Gesundheit und Fitness

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The Food Medic
S10 Ep 10 Everything you need to know about Egg freezing from 2023-12-04T00:05:02

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 medic...

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S10 Ep 9 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis with Mr Martin Hirsch from 2023-11-27T00:55:02

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 ...

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S10 EP 8 Food for Fertility with Dietitian Ro from 2023-11-20T00:35:02

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 Delici...

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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Managing periods on long runs from 2023-11-17T00:15:02

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 ...

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S10 EP 7 Tackling toxic diet culture with Laura and Steph from Kic from 2023-11-13T00:05:02

Today Dr Hazel is joined by Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith - founders of KIC - a leading health and wellness app born out of Australia

Trigger warning: This episode does contain co...

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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: When should your period return after stopping the pill? from 2023-11-10T00:15:02

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?

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S10 EP6 The truth about balancing your hormones. from 2023-11-06T00:55:02

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:

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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Should you take a multivitamin as an insurance policy? from 2023-11-03T00:35:02

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 yo...

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S10 EP5 76 marathons in 76 days and building the #1 running coaching app from 2023-10-30T00:55:02

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 Jo...

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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight? from 2023-10-26T23:05:01

This weeks listener question is:

“Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight?”

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you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice...

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S10 EP4 Breaking the menopause Taboo with Davina McCall from 2023-10-23T03:10:02

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by presenter, fitness guru, author, mother and “accidental” activist Davina McCall

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  • Becoming an “accidental activist” in wo...

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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Can fitness trackers cause health anxiety? from 2023-10-19T23:50:02

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 t...

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S10 EP3 Hiking, cold water swimming, and mental health with Zanna Van Dijk from 2023-10-15T23:15:02

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Zanna Van Dijk - she’s a co-founder of Stay Wild, a sustainable swimwear bran...

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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: What is Zone 2 training and why is it important? from 2023-10-12T23:35:02

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. ...

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S10 EP2 How hypnosis can help with healthy habit formation. from 2023-10-08T23:40:02

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 s...

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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Does strength training burn more fat than cardio? from 2023-10-05T23:30:02

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 no...

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S10 EP1 How to eliminate excuses and start achieving your goals with Marie Forleo from 2023-10-02T00:05:02

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by host of MarieTV, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, Marie Forleo. Her #...

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S10 TRAILER from 2023-09-28T23:05:01

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 e...

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S9 Bonus EP - TikTok hair hacks that actually work from 2023-04-02T23:20:01

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 co...

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S9 Ask Dr Hazel: Should you exercise when you’re sick? from 2023-03-17T00:40:01

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? ...

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S9 EP10 Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men from 2023-03-13T00:35:01

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 sec...

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S9 Ask Dr Hazel: Keto diets and cholesterol from 2023-03-10T00:35:01

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 so...

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S9 EP9 The truth about carbs from 2023-03-06T00:05:01

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 ...

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S9 Ask Dr Hazel: Is there a link between mirena coil and mood?  from 2023-03-03T00:30:01

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 whet...

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S9 EP8: How food can support your mental health  from 2023-02-27T00:40:01

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 ...

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S9 Ask Dr Hazel: How to manage intermittent fasting and morning workouts from 2023-02-24T00:35:01

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 ...

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S9 E7: How to live an awesome life with Ben Coomber from 2023-02-20T00:35:01

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 ...

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S9 Ask Dr Hazel: L-Glutamine for gut health - fad or fact? from 2023-02-17T00:35:01

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, say...

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S9 E6: The productivity method with Grace Beverley from 2023-02-13T00:05:01

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' wa...

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S9 Ask Dr Hazel: Re-establishing healthy habits in the postpartum period from 2023-02-10T00:35:01

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 healt...

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S9 E5: The lowdown on hormonal contraception  from 2023-02-06T00:05:01

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:
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S9 Ask Dr Hazel: Will soya disrupt my hormones? from 2023-02-03T00:05:01

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 issu...

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S9 E4: How to become a better communicator with Adrienne Herbert from 2023-01-30T00:05:01

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 wit...

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S9 Ask Dr Hazel: Should you eat straight after a workout? from 2023-01-27T00:10:01

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 ...

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S9 E3: How food and movement can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with Claire Pettitt from 2023-01-23T00:15:01

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 a...

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S9 Ask Dr Hazel: Tips for competing during your menstrual cycle from 2023-01-20T00:05:01

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 co...

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S9 E2: Creating healthy habits for busy people with David Birtwistle from 2023-01-16T00:05:01

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 t...

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S9 Ask Dr Hazel: What should I eat before an exam? from 2023-01-13T00:05:01

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...

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S9 E1: How to stop procrastinating and overcome self-sabotage from 2023-01-09T00:05:01

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. Listen

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S8 E11: TikTok therapy with Dr Julie from 2022-09-08T05:00:02

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 f...

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E10 Ask Dr Hazel: What to eat after an evening workout? from 2022-09-05T05:00:03

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...

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S8 E10: We are more than our bodies with KaisaFit from 2022-09-01T05:00:02

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 Universi...

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E9 Ask Dr Hazel: Should I supplement my diet with collagen? from 2022-08-29T05:00:02

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 a...

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S8 E9: What every woman needs to know about her gut from 2022-08-25T05:00:02

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 Ta...

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E8 Ask Dr Hazel: Hitting 30 plant points on a budget from 2022-08-23T11:36:55

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...

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S8 E8: Add don’t restrict approach to nutrition with Sohee Lee from 2022-08-18T05:00:02

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 Certifi...

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E7 Ask Dr Hazel: Nutrition and Exercise to support PMS from 2022-08-15T05:00:02

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...

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S8 E7: Can you eat your way to good skin? from 2022-08-11T05:00:02

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, Lon...

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E6 Ask Dr Hazel: Creatine for endurance sports? from 2022-08-08T05:00:02

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 taki...

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S8 E6: The power of fibre and the fibre paradox with Dr B from 2022-08-04T05:00:02

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 gas...

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E5 Ask Dr Hazel: Exercise and burnout recovery from 2022-08-01T05:00:04

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 exerci...

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S8 E5: Staying active during and after pregnancy from 2022-07-28T05:00:02

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.

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E4 Ask Dr Hazel: What to eat after a morning workout from 2022-07-25T05:00:02

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 ...

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S8 E4: Exercise after covid from 2022-07-21T05:00:03

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 Ha...

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E3 Ask Dr Hazel: Best way to structure strength sessions from 2022-07-18T05:00:03

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 ...

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S8 E3: Healing your relationship with food with Embody Health LDN from 2022-07-14T05:00:02

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 Dietitia...

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E2 Ask Dr Hazel: Best forms of exercise after the menopause from 2022-07-11T05:00:02

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...

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S8 E2: Bonus interview with Dr Hazel from 2022-07-07T05:00:02

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...

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E1 Ask Dr Hazel: Are protein shakes bad for me? from 2022-07-04T05:00:03

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, flavourin...

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S8 E1: Setting boundaries and reclaiming time with Adrienne Herbert from 2022-06-30T05:00:02

This episode covers:
How the pandemic has changed how we work.
Hybrid working and it’s impact on our well-being
How companies can support their employees health
Setting boundar...

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S7 E11: Female brain health and Alzheimer's Prevention with Dr Lisa Mosconi from 2022-03-16T01:10:02

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...

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Ask Dr Hazel E10: IS VAPING GOOD OR BAD? from 2022-03-11T01:10:02

This week's listener question is about the use of e-cigarettes (or vaping) and the health effects.

To read more visit www.thefoodme...

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S7 E10: No period? why it matters and how to get it back with Danielle Logue from 2022-03-09T01:10:02

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 ...

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Ask Dr Hazel E9: HOW DOES THE PILL IMPACT TRAINING AND RECOVERY? from 2022-03-04T01:10:02

This episode covers the impact of the combined contraceptive pill on performance, training and recovery from exercise.

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S7 E9: Building a healthier body and healthier planet with Ryan Andrews from 2022-03-02T01:10:02

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...

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Ask Dr Hazel E8: AM I GETTING ENOUGH PROTEIN? from 2022-02-25T01:10:03

This episode covers protein needs, sources and advice to ensure you’re getting the right amount.

Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk<...

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S7 E8: Immune boosting facts and fallacies with Jenna Macciochi from 2022-02-23T01:10:02

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 the...

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Ask Dr Hazel E7: EVENING EXERCISE AND CAFFEINE DILEMMA from 2022-02-18T01:10:02

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 st...

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Ask Dr Hazel E7: EVENING EXERCISE AND CAFFEINE DILEMMA from 2022-02-18T01:10:02

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 st...

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S7 E7: Eating to thrive not survive in training with Liam Holmes from 2022-02-16T01:10:03

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 ble...

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Ask Dr. Hazel E6: THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET from 2022-02-11T01:10:03

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 (...

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S7 E6: Happy, Healthy, Strong with Krissy Cela from 2022-02-09T01:10:02

In this episode dr Hazel is Joined by Krissy Cela.

Krissy Cela first turned to fitness during a particularly challenging time in her life
and started posting her workouts on social ...

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Ask Dr. Hazel E5: MARATHON NUTRITION AND IBS from 2022-02-04T01:10:02

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 purp...

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S7 E5: Stop faking orgasms and fix your sex life with Dr Karen Gurney from 2022-02-02T01:05:02

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 wellbe...

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Ask Dr Hazel E4: SHOULD I TRAIN FASTED? from 2022-01-28T01:05:02

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 revi...

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S7 E4: How to look after your mental health using exercise with Dr Brendon Stubbs from 2022-01-26T01:15:03

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...

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Ask Dr Hazel E3: WHAT TO EAT ON A NIGHT SHIFT from 2022-01-21T01:05:02

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 wo...

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S7 E3: Lucy Mountain on Diet culture and the highs and lows of being a person online from 2022-01-19T01:10:02

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 ...

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Ask Dr Hazel E2: IS BLADDER LEAKAGE NORMAL? from 2022-01-14T01:15:01

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.
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S7 E2: Running slow to run fast with Emma Kirk-Odunubi from 2022-01-12T01:15:02

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...

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Ask Dr Hazel E1: CLEVER IDEAS TO GET FRUIT AND VEG INTO YOUR DIET from 2022-01-07T01:10:01

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, fit...

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S7 E1:How to achieve MORE by doing LESS with Greg McKeown from 2022-01-05T01:00:02

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 mo...

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S6 E10: Gut health, mental health, and coping through music with Professor Green from 2021-09-08T00:10:06

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 al...

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S6 E9: Jamie Simmonds 2019 3rd fittest woman on earth from 2021-09-01T00:15:14

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 nation...

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S6 E8: Deep dive into the gut microbiome from 2021-08-25T00:10:12

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 ins...

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S6 E7: Tara Swart on neuroscience, spirituality, and the law of attraction from 2021-08-18T00:05:17

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 ...

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S6 E6: Barbell Medicine: resistance training for health + longevity with Dr Jordan Feigenbaum from 2021-08-11T00:05:12

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....

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S6 E6: Barbell Medicine: resistance training for health + longevity with Dr Jordan Feigenbaum from 2021-08-11T00:05:12

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....

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S6 E5: Sobriety with Millie Gooch from the Sober Girls Society from 2021-08-04T00:05:07

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 campaig...

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S6 E4: Maximising recovery in sport and exercise with Dr Marc Bubbs from 2021-07-27T23:20:13

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.
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S6 E3: Amelia Nagoski on Burnout from 2021-07-20T23:30:02

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: T...

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S6 E2: How wearables can optimize health and performance with Kristen Holmes from 2021-07-13T23:30:03

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 optimiz...

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S6 E1: How to make habits that stick with James Clear from 2021-07-07T00:30:09

"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. H...

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S5 E10: How To Sleep (Better) from 2021-03-08T01:25:03

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 ...

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S5 E9: IBS, Probiotics and Prebiotics from 2021-03-01T01:25:07

In this week's episode Hazel is joined by Dr Eirini Dimidi, a registered dietitian and Lecturer in Nutritional Sciences at KCL. Dr Dimidi is undertaking research on nutrition-based interventions, i...

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S5 E8: Overheard on Social Media: Nutrition Edition from 2021-02-22T01:55:08

On this week's episode Dr Hazel is joined by Danny Lennon and Alan Flanagan. Danny is perhaps most well-known for being the host of the top-ranked podcast, Sigma Nutrition Radio, where he discusse...

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S5 E7: Women and Heart Disease from 2021-02-15T01:15:12

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Food Medic podcast. This week Dr Hazel is joined by Professor Chris Gale (@cpgale3) to pick apart the common myth that heart disease is a man's dis...

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S5 E6: Breast Biomechanics And Finding The Right Sports Bra from 2021-02-08T01:20:02

Welcome back to another episode of The Food Medic Podcast.

This week we are discussing breast health in sports and exercise, and how to find the right sports bra. Dr Hazel is joined by ...

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S5 E5: Sports Nutrition In Crossfit&Weightlifting from 2021-02-01T01:25:06

This week Dr Hazel is joined by Taylor Ryan - An Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist, Accredited Sports Dietitian and director of ‘The Sports Dietitian Co’. They chat all about sports ...

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S5 E4: Sexual Wellness&Female Anatomy from 2021-01-25T01:05:17

Welcome back to another episode of The Food Medic Podcast.

This week Dr Hazel is joined by Jordan Jones, a physician assistant, women’s sexual health educator and the founder of the Vag...

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S5 E3: How To Stay Calm In A Global Pandemic from 2021-01-18T01:40:17

On this weeks episode Hazel is joined by Dr Emma Hepburn - better known on instagram as @thepsychologymum. Emma is a clinical psychologist, with expertise in neuropsychology, who has over 15 years...

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S5 E2 Periods, Performance and Recovery from 2021-01-11T01:45:03

On this episode, Dr Hazel is joined by Kelly Mc Nulty, a PhD student at Northumbria University investigating the effects of the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive use on performance, recove...

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S5 E1 Making + Breaking habits from 2021-01-04T01:25:17

Welcome back to season 5 of The Food Medic podcast.

On this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Joe O Brien. Joe is currently completing a doctorate in Health Psychology and runs the Instagra...

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S4 E10: Life As A Junior Doctor - Instagram Vs Reality from 2020-07-24T01:15:11

On the season finale, Hazel is Joined by Dr Amile Inusa. Amile is a Junior Doctor and co-host of the podcast, Life After The Letters. They chat about life as junior doctor - and to what to expect f...

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S4 E9: The Plant-Based Athlete from 2020-07-17T00:25:15

On this episode, Dr Hazel sits down with Anita Bean - Registered Nutritionist specialising in sports nutrition, published author (of 29 books!), and former British bodybuilding champion. Anita is a...

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S4 E8: Content Content Roz Purcell from 2020-07-10T00:30:02

This podcast episode includes some sensitive and potentially triggering content relating to eating disorders and body image.

This week we are joined by Roz Purcell - former model and mi...

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S4 E 7 - PART 2: SUPERIOR: The Return of Race Science from 2020-07-03T01:35:14

In this two part episode, Dr Hazel is joined by Angela Saini, an award-winning science journalist who holds Masters degrees in Engineering from The University of Oxford, and in Science and Security...

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S4 EP 7 PART 1: INFERIOR: How Science Got Women Wrong from 2020-06-26T01:10:08

In this two part episode, Dr Hazel is joined by Angela Saini, an award-winning science journalist who holds Masters degrees in Engineering from The University of Oxford, and in Science and Security...

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S4 E6 - Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill from 2020-06-19T00:35:09

On this episode, Dr Hazel is joined by Olympic champion and three-times world champion heptathlete Dame Jessica Ennis Hill. Hazel chats to Jessica about her incredible career as an Olympic athlete,...

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S4 E5 - The Female Brain from 2020-06-12T00:25:09

On this episode, Hazel chats to Dr Sarah Mc Kay, a neuroscientist and science communicator. Sarah has written a book titled demystifying the female brain (also called the women's brain book on the ...

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S4 E4 - Women Are Not Small Men from 2020-05-29T00:30:18

On this episode, Dr Hazel sits down with Dr Stacy Sims - an Environmental Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist specializing in sex differences. She is also author of the book ROAR: a compr...

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S4 E3 - Periods 101 and the Menopause from 2020-05-22T00:35:12

On this episode, Dr Hazel is joined by GP, Dr Philippa Kaye. On this highly requested episode, they cover everything to do with periods - what is normal, what is abnormal, what is irregular, how h...

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S4 E2 The Power Hour from 2020-05-15T00:15:21

On this weeks episode of The Food Medic podcast, Dr Hazel chats to Master Trainer & Performance Coach, passionate Runner, and host of The Power Hour Podcast, Adrienne Herbert.

This episo...

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S4 E1 - Imposter Syndrome from 2020-05-08T00:30:10

Welcome back to The Food Medic Podcast. On this episode Dr Hazel sits down with clinical psychologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd and author of the Imposter Cure, to chat all about Imposter syndrome.
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COVID 19 EPISODE from 2020-04-24T01:25:04

Hello and a VERY big welcome back to The Food Medic Podcast.

Before we dive into SEASON FOUR of the podcast, I wanted to record a prelude chatting about what has been going on in the wo...

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S3 EP12 - *CHRISTMAS SPECIAL* - Christmas in the NHS from 2019-12-19T01:00:07

Welcome back to a Christmas special episode of The Food Medic podcast! This week Dr Hazel is joined by former doctor, Adam Kay. Adam is now an ​award-winning comedian and writer for TV and film. Hi...

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S3 EP11 - *BONUS EPISODE* - Sleep&Travel from 2019-12-03T02:00:21

Hello and a very big welcome back to The Food Medic - we are back for an extra special bonus episode on SLEEP!
On the podcast today, Hazel is joined by Alan Flanagan who is currently pursuing...

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S3 E10 - Mental Health with Fearne Cotton. from 2019-09-10T00:00:18

Welcome back to #TheFoodMedicPodcast. On the final episode of season 3, Dr. Hazel visits Fearne Cotton in her home to chat all about her experience with mental health - the highs, the lows and ever...

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S3 E9 - How to get pregnant with Dr Larisa Corda from 2019-09-03T00:00:21

This week's episode, on the topic of fertility, is brought to you by your host Dr Hazel and her guest, Dr Larisa Corda - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and Fertility Specialist. Larisa believes in...

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S3 E8 - Strength Training for Beginners from 2019-08-27T00:00:06

The topic of this weeks show is strength training, and while it is not about food or nutrition (directly anyway) it is something that is so incredibly important for our health. This week Dr.Hazel i...

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S3 E7- Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea from 2019-08-20T00:00:05

The topic of this weeks episode is hypothalamic amenorrhoea (HA) - quite a common cause of loss of periods. Dr Hazel is joined by Renee Mc Gregor, a leading performance and eating disorder speciali...

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S3 E6 - “Is Butter A Carb?” from 2019-08-13T00:00:11

On this episode Dr Hazel is joined by registered dietitians Rosie Saunt and Helen West from The Rooted project.

Rosie and Helen strive to be the most credible, non-judgemental and acce...

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S3 E5 - Can you die of a broken heart? from 2019-08-06T00:00:21

Our guest today is ​Dr Nikki Stamp - an Australian trained cardiothoracic surgeon.

Nikki is 1 of 11 female heart surgeons in Australia and is a sought after speaker for women in surgery ...

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S3 E4 - Body Image with Nadia Craddock from 2019-07-30T00:00:17

This week Dr. Hazel chats to Nadia Craddock who is a body image researcher and PhD candidate at the Centre for Appearance Research, based at the University of the West of England in Bristol.
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S3 E3 - Food and Mood with Kimberley Wilson from 2019-07-23T00:00:16

This week Dr Hazel Wallace is joined on the podcast by Kimberley Wilson, who is a Chartered Psychologist specialising in Whole Body Mental Health. She intends to transform the way we treat mental i...

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S3 E2 - Nutrition Q&A with Dietitian Maeve Hanan from 2019-07-16T00:00:23

This week Dr Hazel Wallace is joined by Maeve Hanan who is a Consultant Dietitian and Health Writer. She also runs the blog DieteticallySpeaking.com, as she is passionate about promoting evidence-b...

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S3 E1 - Sleep and Meditation with Michael Acton from 2019-07-09T00:00:16

Welcome back to a new season of The Food Medic Podcast! We are kicking off the season with a very special guest - co-founder of the sleep and meditation app CALM, Michael Acton.
Prior to Calm,...

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S2 E10 - The Food Medic Story from 2019-03-27T04:35:16

The FINAL episode of SE2 of #TheFoodMedicPodcast

On this episode Dr.Hazel is interviewed by her friend and presenter Chessie King. They chat about The Food Medic, when it started and wh...

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S2 E9 - Sustainable Food from 2019-03-13T04:00:11

On this episode we are exploring the concept of food sustainability, and what a sustainable diet might look like. Dr Hazel sits down with Louise Symington, a Registered Dietitian specialising in su...

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S2 E8 - Sustainable Seafood from 2019-02-27T04:00:23

On this episode Dr.Hazel sits down with Lucy Erickson, who is the Science Communications Manager for the Marine Stewardship Council, an international NGO on a mission to end overfishing and ensure ...

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S2 E7 - Public Health Campaigns with Jenny Rosborough (RN) from 2019-02-13T04:30:03

In this podcast episode, Dr Hazel sits down with Jenny Rosborough who is a freelance registered nutritionist and Head of Nutrition at the Jamie Oliver Group. Jenny has spent the last few years camp...

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S2 E6 - Pre and post-natal nutrition and exercise from 2019-01-30T04:00:04

In this episode, Dr Hazel is joined by Charlie Launder, a pre & post natal personal trainer and founder of Bumps and Burpees’, and Charlotte Stirling-Reed, a Registered Public Health Nutritionist, ...

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S2 E5 - Ditching Diet culture with Laura Thomas from 2019-01-16T05:00:24

In this episode we hear from Laura Thomas who is a registered nutritionist, specialising in intuitive eating. Hazel and Laura chat all about how to ditch diets for good, what intuitive eating actua...

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S2 E4 - Stress with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee from 2019-01-02T05:00:09

In this episode, Hazel is joined by a fellow doctor, and lifestyle medic, Dr Rangan Chatterjee. Last year Rangan brought out a best-selling book titled the four pillar plan, which offers a 360-degr...

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S2 E3 - Sexual Health with Dr. Alex George and Dr. Neha from 2018-12-19T04:00:02

On this podcast Hazel is joined by Dr Neha Pathak, a sexual and reproductive health doctor in London, and Dr. Alex George, a doctor working in A&E and Love Island 2018 contestant. The three doctors...

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S2 E2 - Bonus episode from The Future of Food Conference from 2018-12-05T05:00:11

In this bonus episode Hazel sits down with 4 experts from The Future of Food conference Ryan Andrews; Dr Rupy Aujla, Prof Gareth Leng, and Dr Sandro Demaio.
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S2 E1 - Live Podcast: Cancer and Diet from 2018-11-21T06:00:05

This special episode was recorded live at The Future of Food conference. On the panel, titled Cancer and diet, Hazel is joined by Dr. Ailsa Lumsden, who is a specialist doctor in oncology, Camilla ...

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S1 E10 - Food Can Fix it from 2018-08-13T07:00

In the finale of season 1 of The Food Medic Podcast Hazel sits down with Dr Sandro Demaio, who is one of the leaders in the global health space, particularly when it comes to food. This episode is ...

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S1 E9 - Periods, Fertility + the menopause from 2018-08-06T07:00

This week we have Dr.Anita Mitra on the show, a.k.a @gynaegeek, to talk about reproductive and hormone health from periods and PCOS, to fertility and contraception, and also the menopause. There’s ...

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S1 E8 - Gut Health + IBS from 2018-07-30T07:00

This week Dr Megan Rossi is on the show to discuss fibre, probiotics, irritable bowel syndrome, and also food intolerance testing. Dr.Megan can be on twitter and instagram @theguthealthdoctor and h...

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S1 E7 - Clean Eating and Orthorexia from 2018-07-23T07:00

Hazel sits down with performance and eating disorder specialist dietitian Renee Mc Gregor. Renee has authored the book Orthorexia; When Healthy Eating Goes Bad. They discuss what orthorexia is, how...

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S1 E6 - Lifestyle medicine and the NHS from 2018-07-16T07:00

This week Hazel is joined by Dr Zoe Williams and Dr John Sykes. Zoe and John are both GP’s who are passionate about lifestyle medicine. They discuss lifestyle medicine within the NHS, girls in spo...

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S1 E5 - What to eat + When to eat from 2018-07-09T07:00

This week Hazel is chatting to Alan Flanagan, a lawyer and nutritionist based in Dublin, Ireland. They discuss topics such as low carbohydrate diets, dairy, diet and the circadian rhythm, and inter...

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S1 E4 - No-Nonsense guide to skin health from 2018-07-02T07:00

Consultant dermatologist and author of ‘The Skincare bible’, Dr. Anjali Mahto, sits down with Hazel to discuss all things skin health including; the impact of our diet on skin, the best anti-ageing...

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S1 E3 - Obesity and genetics from 2018-06-25T07:00

Hazel sits down with geneticist Dr.Giles Yeo to discuss his area of research - obesity! We chat about how our genes influence our chances of becoming obese, at home genetic tests, the clean eating ...

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S1 E2 - Exercise is medicine: Mental health and physical activity from 2018-06-18T07:00

This week Hazel chats to Brendon Stubbs, a research physiotherapist specialising in physical activity and mental health. We discuss how exercise can treat and prevent depression, how food affects o...

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S1 E1 - Food For Fitness from 2018-06-11T12:00

In this episode Hazel speaks to registered nutritionist, and specialist in sports nutrition, Anita Bean. We chat about everything from pre and post workout nutrition, to sports supplements, and fas...

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