Are you wondering how to get through this festive season without gaining weight or missing out on your favourite treats? Worried that strict routines and guilt about indulging might dampen your holiday spirit? Imagine if a simple mindset shift could allow you to savour your favourite treats while still nurturing your well-being. If that sounds appealing, this episode is perfect for you! Join Louise Digby as she unveils strategies for enjoying the holiday season without straying from...

Have you ever wondered why maintaining a healthy weight becomes more challenging as we age? Could there be an underlying factor responsible for this shift in our bodies? What if histamine, the molecule usually linked to allergies and immunity, could be the missing piece in understanding our weight management journey? In this episode, Louise explores the intriguing world of histamine, which plays a far more significant role in our bodies than we might think. You'll discover how this...

Wondering why your best efforts to eat right and exercise can sometimes still leave you feeling stuck in your weight loss journey? Could there be deeper issues preventing you from shedding that stubborn weight?  Are there unconscious patterns you might be unknowingly repeating that are causing the same physical symptoms to persist? Tune into an eye-opening conversation between Louise and her guest, Claire Doherty, a registered nutritional therapist and medical intuitive. Together, they...

Tired of the endless cycle of extreme diets and gruelling workouts that leave you feeling more deprived and overwhelmed than ever? Do social gatherings fill you with dread instead of excitement because of your calorie concerns? It's time to say goodbye to the fear and struggle of weight loss.  In this episode, Louise reveals simple and sustainable weight management habits that can quickly become part of your daily routine. Discover an approach that does not involve sacrificing your...

Are you experiencing difficulty in managing your weight and suspect your autoimmune condition might be a factor? Is exercise beneficial or detrimental to your weight loss goals if you have autoimmunity?  For those coping with conditions like Hashimoto's thyroiditis, coeliac disease, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, Sjogren’s, alopecia, or lupus, and finding weight management to be a persistent challenge, you’re in the right place! Join Louise as she dives deep into the fascinating world of...

Do you sometimes struggle with painful periods, insatiable cravings, or heavy bleeding during your menstrual cycle? Are you curious about the so-called weight gain that supposedly occurs after hitting 40? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by the multitude of supplements on the market and are uncertain which ones are beneficial for you? If any of these topics resonate with you, I invite you to listen in to this episode! Join me in my conversation with Lara Seago, a registered nutritional...

Are you looking for natural ways to keep your skin healthy, plump, and glowing? Wondering how the food you eat can keep your skin looking youthful and prevent wrinkles? Look no further because this episode has all the answers!  Tune in as Louise discusses the power of nutrition to reduce signs of aging and improve skin health. Discover the culprits that speed up aging and gain practical strategies to minimize their effects. You’ll learn how these anti-aging techniques are also...

Are you having a tough time reaching your weight and health goals? Perhaps you’ve experimented with different approaches – crash diets, weight loss clubs, workout routines, even meticulous calorie counting – but still find it hard to remain consistent. It’s incredibly frustrating when your best efforts to lead a healthier life don’t yield your desired results. But what if there was an easier, simpler path to achieving your goals without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, Louise sits...

Are you putting in endless hours at the gym, convinced that the more you sweat, the more weight you'll lose? What if the very thing you believed would help you shed those unwanted pounds is actually hindering your efforts? In this episode, Louise explains the various changes our bodies experience as we age and how these changes can impact our weight loss efforts. Learn how to burn fat, gain muscle, and feel great overall without feeling overwhelmed or tempted to throw in the towel. Get...

There's a lot of misinformation out there that can seriously derail your weight loss journey. Many of the things people hold as fact, about health and weight loss, come from the diet industry and clever marketing. But many of these myths are harmful and can impact not only your weight loss progress and ability to keep weight off, but also your overall health! In this episode, Louise go through 10 myths and explain why the opposite is true. Tune in to ensure you're on the right path. Louise...

With hormone balancing and menopause being real buzzwords right now, there's a lot of misinformation out there and it's easy to be led astray. Louise regularly talks about how to balance hormones for weight loss, but today' she's digging into what NOT to do. Many diet trends can actually be disruptive to your hormones, resulting in more stubborn weight and worsened meno symptoms, so tune in to get the low down. Louise also answers a listener's question all about intolerances and food...

It's frustrating when you go to the doctors and they brush your problems off as stress, but while it's unlikely to the sole cause of your issues, there's a very strong chance that stress is interfering with your hormones and potentially increasing the storage of fat around your middle. In this episode, Louise explains why we develop fat around the middle when under any type of stress and why it's more likely to happen after age 35. She also walks you through other signs that your stubborn...

In this episode Louise explains how you can learn about what's going on inside your body, simply by paying attention to your poop.  By assessing your stool's regularity, undigested food, smell, whether it sinks or float and more, you can learn about your gut health and figure out where you might have imbalances that could be causing weight loss resistance. Louise also answers a listener's question all about supplements and RDAs and recommended brands.  Sign up for our popular 5 day live...

In this episode Louise explains how what we've been led to believe is a healthy way of eating can in fact set us up for long-term healthy problems and further weight gain.  She explains what to do instead based on the research and busts some common myths along the way misconceptions about meat, cholesterol, fat, salt, dairy and more. Louise also shares her favourite fact of the week and this one's all about kombucha.

In this episode, Louise explores the concept of metabolic flexibility and how being metabolically inflexible can set you up for stubborn weight and ill health.  You'll learn how important it is for your body to be able to switch between fuel sources and what you can do to support your body in staying metabolically flexible. Louise also answers a listener's question, all about how to support metabolic flexibility on a busy schedule.

In this episode, Louise explains how there's much more to losing weight than eating less and exercising more.  There are several non-dietary factors that significantly impact your hormones and metabolism and, therefore, weight loss progress. Louise walks you through these factors and gives practical tips to adjusting your weight loss strategy accordingly.  Louise also share her favourite fact of the week, all about how the time you eat breakfast impacts your risk of type 2 diabetes and...

In this episode, we explore how hormones impact our shape and how we can understand more about our hormone balance by looking at the shape of our bodies and where we store our fat.  We also dig into a question about the best ways to get your home smelling fresh without using toxic synthetic fragrances.

In this episode, Louise explores very low calories diets (VLCD), which are a popular and research-backed way to lose weight. However, most research has only looked at the short-term impact until recently; a new study has been published that followed up with a group of people who did a VLCD 15 years ago. Louise explains the shocking findings to help you decide whether the cost of such an extreme diet is really worth it. Louise also answers a readers question about getting NHS referrals,...

In this episode, Louise explores the pros and cons of fat loss injections. After a brief explanation of what weight loss resistance is and why it happens, Louise talks us through the different types of fat jabs and how they work. You'll also learn about the documented side effects and risks of these medications, so that you can cut through the hype and use that information to make an informed decision should your doctor recommend them. Louise also shares her favourite fact of the week and...

In this episode, Louise explains how the standard calorie counting module was designed for men's bodies and how this doesn't work for women who are biological different in how they burn fat and manage weight. You'll learn why the standard diets have stopped working for you and how eating more, not less, may actually be the key to shifting the stubborn weight. Louise also share practical tips for optimising your weight loss strategy and share her favourite fact of the week.  Find out more...

In this episode, we explore the topic of declining sex drive in perimenopausal and menopausal women. From a holistic perspective, Louise discusses the factors influencing sex drive, including hormonal changes, bothersome symptoms, relationship dynamics, and self-esteem. The episode emphasises the role of nutrition in supporting hormone balance and enhancing libido. It also explores the positive effects of exercise on sex drive and suggests exercises that can boost testosterone and reduce...

This episode is for you if you find that fussy eaters in your household make it more difficult for you to lose weight. It can be very difficult to maintain consistent healthy eating habits when your partner or kids don't want to eat what you eat. Plus, it doesn't feel good for your kids to not see you eating much or only eating diet foods. So it's really important for your consistency AND your kid's relationship with food and future health to be able to enjoy a range of foods with you, as a...

In this episode, we discuss how perimenopause can cause tiredness and fatigue, and explores the various factors that can impact energy levels such as poor sleep quality, a sedentary lifestyle, nutrition deficiencies, and stress. I explain how a balanced diet rich in whole foods is vital for maintaining optimal energy levels, and highlight which key nutrients may be lacking in the diet and how to address these deficiencies.  I also touch on the exciting development of tiny self-propelled...

In this episode, we explore the fascinating link between sleep and weight management. Say goodbye to the myth that diets alone hold the key to shedding stubborn pounds! We dive into the nitty-gritty of sleep and its impact on our hormones, metabolism, and ultimately, our weight. Get ready for a sleep revolution! Discover how sleep deprivation wreaks havoc on our hormone balance, leaving us with unstoppable cravings and a disrupted appetite control system. We uncover the role of key hormones...

In this episode, we discuss how women's hormone levels impact their brain activity, mood, memory, attention span, energy levels, sleep, creativity, workout results, and weight fluctuations, and run on a 28-day cycle. Men's hormone levels run on a 24-hour cycle, so their body reboots and starts over after 24 hours, and that is one of many reasons why weight management is an entirely different ball game for men and women. Women can benefit from leveraging their menstrual cycle to achieve their...