The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets with Louise Digby is the podcast where nutrition, education, science, metabolism, and hormones meet. Weight loss is so much more than the mere calculation of calories in V calories out. What's always ignored are the internal factors that influence an individual's capacity to burn calories. Join BANT registered nutritional therapist and weight loss expert Louise Digby as we explore the nuances around metabolic health, hormones, gut health, and more in the context of weight loss.
Episodes
84 episodes
Why Gut Health Matters for Weight Loss
In this episode, we'll be uncovering how your gut health is linked to your hormones and weight management and even how the environment of your gut can change how many calories you absorb. I'll be sharing my favourite fact from the past week and...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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17:54
How to Thrive After 40 Without Dieting
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 con...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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28:53
Is Stress Causing Your Belly Fat?
Let's dive into how stress affects weight loss, especially around the belly, where elevated cortisol often plays a role. While cortisol naturally rises and falls throughout the day, chronic high levels can lead to fatigue, sleep disruptions, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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19:26
Healing Your Relationship with Food
Let’s talk about the often complex relationship we have with food and how balancing hormones and rebuilding metabolism is key to lasting weight loss. In this episode, I’ll also address the emotional and physical hurdles m...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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18:44
How to Lose Weight After 40
Losing weight in your 40s can be tough, especially with all the changes your body goes through, like shifts in metabolism. But in one of my most downloaded episodes, we tackle these challenges head-on. We dive deep into how to manage those chan...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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12:52
Do Hormones Supplement Work
In this popular episode, we explore the crucial practice of really tuning into your body and why a personalised approach is key—even when it comes to supplements. We’ll also explore the big question: Do supplements really work? Let’s break it a...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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16:08
The Best Place to Start for Lasting Fat Loss
While you wait for Season 2, we want to keep bringing you top-notch content!So, we're excited to revisit an episode that's all about the perfect starting point for lasting fat loss!Here’s what we have for you:B...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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20:09
Preventing and Reversing a Sluggish Metabolism
We're excited to bring back another favorite episode that many of you loved!If you’re in your 40s and finding it challenging to lose weight or maintain weight loss, sluggish metabolism could be the culprit. In this episode, we...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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19:26
Why Calories Don't Matter
Let’s go back to where it all started!This episode is a reply to Louise’s very first episode, diving into the origins of The Thriving Metabolism Podcast. Join us as we revisit the inspiration behind Louise’s journey and get a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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17:52
Replay: Lose Weight in Your 40s: No More Counting Calories
***This is one of our most downloaded episodes, and that's why we're excited to share it with you again!***Frustrated by the weight gain that seems to happen after turning 40 despite maintaining your usual routine?
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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39:56
Why You Drink: The Health Effects Explained and How to Quit Successfully
Ever caught yourself hesitating before grabbing that drink at a party? Or maybe you've toyed with the idea of cutting back on alcohol but weren't quite ready to give it up entirely?If you're curious about how drinking really a...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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40:55
Stop Compulsive Eating for Good
Are you stuck in a cycle of trying to eat "perfectly," only to end up binge eating and feeling guilty afterwards?Do you find it nearly impossible to resist food temptations, even when you know better? In this episode, Harriet...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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38:56
Improve Your Relationship With Food Using These Mindful Eating Strategies
Ever wonder if the old "clean your plate" rule from childhood is doing you more harm than good these days? That nagging habit might be getting in the way of your health goals and messing with your weight without you even realising i...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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36:43
The Truth About Autoimmune Diseases: Causes and More!
Are you dealing with mysterious symptoms like constant fatigue, unexplained hair loss, or persistent joint pain?Having trouble getting results from typical health advice?Understanding autoimmunity could be the missing piece in you...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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32:48
Lifestyle Tips for a Sharper Mind During Menopause
Are you approaching menopause and noticing changes in your memory and concentration? Do you wonder if hormonal shifts are affecting your brain health? Are you seeking evidence-based strategies to keep your mind sharp dur...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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33:47
What Is Endometriosis: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
When living with a chronic illness like endometriosis, just making it through each day can feel like a battle.The crippling cramps, heavy and often painful periods, and constant fatigue can wear down even the strongest.If you're t...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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32:07
How to Get Glowing, Radiant, Rosacea-Free Skin in Your 40s
Are you noticing some unwelcome changes in your skin as you move through your 40s? Maybe you're dealing with dryness, dullness, or even adult acne and rosacea flare-ups. It's no secret that our skin can face unique chall...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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40:57
The Science-Backed Guide to Building Muscle and Losing Fat After 40
Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting diet advice and unsure how to lose fat in a healthy way that works for you?Maybe you're interested in strength training but worried about getting too bulky or struggling to find time for it in your already...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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43:56
Could Your Gut Be the Key to Better Vaginal Health?
The world of women's health is rife with concerns, from vaginal issues like thrush and yeast infection to conditions such as IBS, acid reflux, and abdominal pain.But what if these seemingly separate problems share a surprising ...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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21:30
What Conventional Medicine Gets Wrong About Cholesterol and Heart Health
Once we reach a certain age, we're told to avoid cholesterol because it's bad for our heart. Blood tests measure our "good" and "bad" cholesterol, and if levels are high, we’re prescribed statins to lower them.But what if this convention...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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43:09
Developing a Positive Mindset for Real Weight Loss Results
Do you find yourself becoming discouraged when physical progress feels agonisingly slow?Are you exhausted by the endless debate around what, when, and how much to eat?If the mental fatigue stemming from overthinking your diet has ...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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46:42
Why Weight Loss Suddenly Gets HARDER After 40
Are you feeling like your weight loss journey has hit a massive roadblock after you turned 40?You've tried every diet under the sun and hit the gym regularly, but the scale just won't budge, or worse, it keeps creeping up. It's frustrati...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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16:40
Improve Your Health With One Simple Focus: Your Gut
Do you constantly feel bloated, gassy, or just plain uncomfortable after eating?Are you tired of stressing about what foods might trigger your stomach issues?Have you ever wondered if there's a connection bet...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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31:30
HRT, Injections, and Lifestyle Tips for Weight Loss
Feeling like your body is doomed to gain weight during menopause? Wondering if hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or weight loss injections might be the solution you've been looking for?If you're feeling frustrated and unsure ...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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38:51
Thinking of Going Vegan? Learn Crucial Nutrition Tips First!
Have you been thinking about adopting a plant-based lifestyle but feel a bit unsure? Maybe you're concerned that it's too limiting or that your family and friends won't be supportive.Or perhaps you're already enjoying a vegan ...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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28:08