Lady Bites Podcast

• Menopause Weight: Facts, Not Fads with Gillian McConnell, Inside Out Nutrition

  Why does weight seem to shift during perimenopause and menopause - even when nothing else changes? In this episode we're joined by dietitian Gillian McConnell from Inside Out Nutrition to cut through the confusion and talk evidence, not quick fixes.We explore what's really happening with hormones, metabolism, muscle and stress - and how practical nutrition, sleep and strength training can help you feel stronger and more balanced. Gillian shares simple, sustainable tips on protein, fibre, colour and mindset, plus her take on supplements and weight-loss injectables.Resources:Inside Out NutritionBritish Dietetic Association: MenopauseWomen's Health Concern Weight Gain and MenopauseSpecial thanks to Jeremy Roske for the soundtrack, A Little Love

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• Menopause Weight: Facts, Not Fads

  Why does weight seem to shift during perimenopause and menopause, even when nothing else changes? In this episode, we’re joined by registered dietitian Gillian McConnell from Inside Out Nutrition to cut through the confusion and talk evidence, not quick fixes.We explore what’s really happening with hormones, metabolism, muscle, and stress, and how practical nutrition, sleep, and strength training can help you feel stronger and more balanced. Gillian shares simple, sustainable tips on protein, fibre, colour, and mindset, plus her take on supplements and weight-loss injectables.Resources mentioned:Inside Out Nutritionhttps://www2.hse.ie/conditions/menopause/things-you-can-do/https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/menopause-diet.htmlhttps://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/19-BMS-TfC-Menopause-Nutrition-and-Weight-Gain-JUNE2023-A.pdfFollow Lady Bites for more bite-sized women's health episodes! 🎧Special thanks to Jeremy Roske for the soundtrack, A Little Love.

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• The Heart of the Matter

  Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women worldwide, but awareness is still low. This September the Irish Heart Foundation ran the Her Heart Matters campaign, raising awareness of this often overlooked issue.In this episode, Louise, Ciara, and Aoife explore the symptoms of heart attack in women, how to start real conversations about heart health, and share tips to empower and protect your heart.Resources:Irish Heart Foundation Her Heart Matters

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• Full Beam: A Conversation with Anna McKeever

  In this first episode of Season 3, we sit down with acclaimed Irish artist Anna McKeever. From training in medicine to finding her true calling in art, Anna shares how creativity became both a career and a lifeline. Ahead of her solo exhibition Full Beam at Gormleys Gallery, she talks about mental health, confidence, and grounding her work in connection and ancestry.Resources:Anna McKeever ArtistFull Beam at Gormley's GalleryProfessor Daisy Fancourt: Mental Health and Arts

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• Cyst-er Act: The Truth About Ovarian Cysts

  Ovarian cysts sound scary, but they’re common and often harmless. This week our hosts, Drs Louise, Ciara and Aoife, explain what cysts actually are, when to relax, and when to get things checked out. We cover types, symptoms, diagnosis, and debunk some major myths along the way.Resources:NHS Ovarian Cyst RCOG Ovarian Cysts Before MenopauseHSE Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeHSE Ovarian Cancer SymptomsFollow Lady Bites for more bite-sized women's health episodes.Special thanks to Jeremy Roske for the soundtrack, A Little Love

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