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EPISODE · May 17, 2025 · 27 MIN

Midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a critical window for transformation.

from Metabolic Wellbeing without the BS · host Martin Gillespie

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ New Episode Drop: Metabolic Wellbeing Without the BS Featuring the incredible Dr. Olga Morton – GP, PhD, Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, mother of 3, and fearless advocate for women’s health in midlife and beyond.Midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a critical window for transformation.👩‍⚕️ In this episode, Dr. Morton shares her refreshingly honest journey: ➡️ From fixing broken toys as a child to earning two medical degrees across Estonia, the USA, and the UK ➡️ From traditional medicine to embracing lifestyle change as the frontline treatment — especially for chronic conditions like Type 2 Diabetes ➡️ From facing the gaps in medical education around nutrition and menopause, to now walking the walk of metabolic wellbeing as a practicing clinician🔍 Highlights you don’t want to miss: 🕑 Why midlife health — especially for women — needs a total rethink 👩‍💼 How even a “double doctor” received almost no training in lifestyle and nutrition 💡 The “I’ve always done it this way” mindset that holds us back 💤 Why sleep, alcohol, and movement matter more in midlife 🔥 Her mission: helping women thrive through menopause — with or without HRT — by taking back control of their health storyWhether you're a woman navigating midlife, a partner wanting to understand more, or a business leader interested in how metabolic health affects performance — this episode delivers real talk, real science, and real solutions.🎧 Listen now and rethink what thriving looks like at midlife — without the sugar-coating.Dr. Olga Morton has been practising medicine in the UK for over 15 years.Curious to know if there was an alternative way to treat chronic ailments of her patients, other than giving more pills, she trained as a Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. She discovered that often small lifestyle changes could indeed be more powerful and longer lasting than pills. Today she offers her patients a more holistic approach to wellness. More recently, Olga has been using her expertise in treatment of menopausal symptoms.Her mission it to empower women with effective lifestyle changes, so they can thrive through menopause, with or without medication. She offers 1:1 and group online programs for women going through menopause. www.drolgamorton.com Book a complimentary "Get Your Balance Back" call herehttps://calendly.com/drolgamorton/introduction-call Testimonial "I really liked the range of topics covered in Dr Olga's program. Sometimes it's too easy to focus on one thing, like weight loss, and lose sight of all the other factors for health. I'm starting to sleep through the night and I’m more aware of what is potentially a toxic part of my environment. I really appreciated that Dr Olga is approachable and kind, which boosted my confidence as I felt lost with all the information out there on this topic.I would highly recommend this program to other women.”(Suzanne 46, breast cancer survivor going through menopause)Support the showMetabolic Wellbeing Without the BS  Following my own diagnosis with Stage 4 cancer, I created an independent educational platform dedicated to improving metabolic health literacy. Through conversations with world-leading clinicians, researchers and patient advocates, 'Metabolic Wellbeing without the BS' has reached audiences in over 100 countries, helping people make informed lifestyle decisions and promoting prevention, resilience and wellbeing. Entirely self-funded, the initiative demonstrates how one person's lived experience can create lasting public benefit on a global scale while being proudly based in Glasgow Hosted with authenticity, curiosity, and a passion for meaningful change, each episode brings together world-leading experts, innovators, advocates, and everyday storytellers to explore why metabolic health truly matters. Blending real-life experiences with science-backed insights, the conversations challenge conventional thinking while inspiring listeners to ask better questions about health and longevity.From insulin resistance and gut health to cancer conversations, migraines, mental clarity, sustainable weight management, and the future of preventative healthcare, Metabolic Wellbeing Without the BS creates a space for learning, questioning, and evolving — together.Sponsored by Unicity

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Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ New Episode Drop: Metabolic Wellbeing Without the BS Featuring the incredible Dr. Olga Morton – GP, PhD, Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, mother of 3, and fearless advocate for women’s health in midlife and beyond. Midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a critical window for transformation. 👩‍⚕️ In this episode, Dr. Morton shares her refreshingly honest journey: ➡️ From fixing broken toys as a child to earning two medical degrees across Estonia, the USA, and the UK ➡️ ...

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