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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 iSupport the showMetabolic Wellbeing Without the BS is more than a podcast—it’s a growing global movement. Launched in March 2024, the show has already surpassed 80 episodes and reached listeners in over 100 countries and 1,100 locations, sparking meaningful conversations about why metabolic health truly matters.Each episode brings together incredible guests, thought leaders, and everyday storytellers from around the world, blending real-life experiences with science-backed insights. Featuring voices like Rob Lufkin, Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, Dominic D’Agostino, Dr Sarah Myhill, and Professor Thomas Seyfried, the podcast continues to challenge outdated health narratives and empower listeners to take control of their wellbeing.From insulin resistance and gut health to mental clarity and sustainable weight management, this is a space for learning, questioning, and evolving—together.🌍 Join the movement. Learn, listen, subscribe, and take action—because your health starts with YOU.Sponsored by Unicity 

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