Real Health, Real Food – Dr Mary Barson on Lifestyle Medicine & Beating Burnout

In this episode of The Doctors Lounge Podcast by Business for Doctors, we sit down with Dr Mary Barson, GP, podcaster, and co-founder of Real Life Medicine.Mary shares her personal journey from burnout in rural general practice to building a thriving online health business focused on lifestyle medicine and weight loss. She explains how real food, mindset, and sustainable lifestyle changes can transform not only physical health but also mental wellbeing - reducing inflammation, improving mood, and reversing conditions like insulin resistance and PCOS.We also dive into her podcasting journey, the science behind diet and mood, the role of low-carb and keto approaches, and how doctors can empower patients with practical, evidence-based tools for long-term health.This conversation is equal parts personal, practical, and inspiring - offering fresh insights into the power of lifestyle medicine for both patients and clinicians.