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.
Episodes
December 4, 2023 • 40 mins
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 medicine since 2013 and is the clinical lead at Thérapie Fertility Clinic, with his expert team who have helped intended parents in Ireland to build their families
This episode covers:
He has been working exclusively in fertility medicine since 2013 and is the clinical lead at Thérapie Fertility Clinic, with his expert team who have helped intended parents in Ireland to build their families
This episode covers:
- Reasons someone might freeze their eggs
- What is the best age to do it and is...
Mark as Played
November 27, 2023 • 43 mins
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 @endometriosis.surgeon.uk
This episode covers:
He can be found on instagram as @endometriosis.surgeon.uk
This episode covers:
- What is endometriosis?
- The symptoms of endometriosis
- Who gets endometriosis?
- What causes delays in diagnosis?
- New, faster diagnostic tests
- How nutrition and lifestyle can support symptom management
- Andenom...
Mark as Played
November 20, 2023 • 35 mins
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 Deliciously Health Fertility (available on amazon)
This episode covers:
She is also the author of the book Deliciously Health Fertility (available on amazon)
This episode covers:
- The role does diet plays in male and female fertility
- How can we eat for fertility?
- Key nutrients associated with fertility
- Nutrition considerations for IVF and egg freezing.
- The role...
Mark as Played
November 17, 2023 • 2 mins
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 a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
“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 a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
Mark as Played
November 13, 2023 • 50 mins
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 conversations around eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours.
This episode covers:
Trigger warning: This episode does contain conversations around eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours.
This episode covers:
- Rebranding KIC from ‘Keep it Cleaner’
- Laura and Steph’s own experiences with food and exercise
- How they are helping others build a healthy and more sustainabl...
Mark as Played
November 10, 2023 • 1 min
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?
If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
When should I expect my period to return after stopping the pill? And what should you do if it doesn’t?
If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
Mark as Played
November 6, 2023 • 46 mins
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:
This epsiode covers:
- What are hormones?
- The truth about “hormone balancing” recipes
- At home Hormone testing kits
- Is adrenal fatigue a medical diagnosis?
- Why women experience more thyroid issues than men
- Should you worry about glucose spikes?
- PCOS and insulin resistance
Mark as Played
November 3, 2023 • 2 mins
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 you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
Do you recommend taking a multi-vitamin as a precautionary measure during the winter months to avoid getting sick?
If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
Mark as Played
October 30, 2023 • 61 mins
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
This episode covers
- The story of RUNNA
- How Josh ran a record-breaking 76 marathons in 76 days
- Advice for new runners
- Different types of runs (tempo, interval, easy etc) and their purpose
- How to get faster at running
- Strength training alongside running
- Trainers and running kit : whats essential?
- Fuelling up bef...
Mark as Played
October 26, 2023 • 2 mins
This weeks listener question is:
“Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight?”
if you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
“Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight?”
if you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
Mark as Played
October 23, 2023 • 45 mins
In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by presenter, fitness guru, author, mother and “accidental” activist Davina McCall
This episode covers
This episode covers
- Becoming an “accidental activist” in womens health
- Davina’s experience of the perimenopause and menopause
- Fears and misconceptions about HRT
- Davina’s pill revolution documentary
- How Davina’s fitness routine has evolved after the menopause
- Davina’s partnership with FoodSpring and the importance o...
Mark as Played
October 19, 2023 • 4 mins
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.
“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.
Mark as Played
October 15, 2023 • 36 mins
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:
This episode covers:
- Zanna’s evolution on social media and on her blog over the years
- Her passion for hiking and advice for those looking to start
- Open water swimming and how its transformed her mental healt...
Mark as Played
October 12, 2023 • 3 mins
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 abou...
“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 abou...
Mark as Played
October 8, 2023 • 47 mins
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 studying stress, pain, sleep and hypnosis. He has written thirteen books, 404 scientific journal articles and 170 book chapters. He was educated at Harvard and Yale and now works at Stanford.
This episode covers:
This episode covers:
- What is hypnosis and ho...
Mark as Played
October 5, 2023 • 3 mins
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 not exactly sure what the definition of it is”
Thank you to everyone who has sent in questions already and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
Thank you to everyone who has sent in questions already and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
Mark as Played
October 2, 2023 • 48 mins
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:
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 making
- Getti...
Mark as Played
September 28, 2023 • 1 min
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.
Mark as Played
April 2, 2023 • 13 mins
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 health
Ps. If you want t...
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 health
Ps. If you want t...
Mark as Played
March 17, 2023 • 2 mins
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.
Pleas...
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.
Pleas...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.
A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.