The Prescription Strength Podcast
Hosted by Dr Lynette Ewart, a GP in the NHS for 20 years and a passionate personal trainer specialising in strength training.A practical, evidence-informed health and fitness podcast for people who want clarity without hype.Most weeks, you’ll hear Pocket Prescription — short,…
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What Happens to Your Health When You Become Homeless? (opens the original)
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Andy Ward, a GP working with people experiencing homelessness in Leicester, and Kyra Biddle from Dear Albert’s Stairway Project, who brings her own lived experience of homelessness, addiction and recovery. Kyra shares what happened when her family lost their home when she was just 14, how alcohol became a way of coping, and what it really means to live in survival mode. We talk about the barriers people experiencing homelessness can face when trying to access he
Why Strength Training Is Good for Your Heart (opens the original)
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We all know exercise is good for our heart — but most people still think that means cardio. In this episode, I’m joined by Emily McGrath, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, to talk about why strength training deserves a place in the conversation about cardiovascular health. Emily shares some of the most common worries she hears from people after a heart diagnosis, from palpitations and medication to the fear of exercising again. We talk about why a heart problem can completely
Why Am I So Tired? How to Investigate Your Own Energy (opens the original)
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Feeling tired all the time is one of the most common reasons people see their GP. But before assuming it must be your thyroid, hormones, cortisol or a vitamin deficiency, what else could your energy be telling you? In this episode, I talk through the energy audit I’d encourage you to do: when did your energy change, when does your battery drain, and where are the best hours of your day actually going? We look at sleep, work and caring responsibilities, food, alcohol and exercise; what your GP ma
Who Should I See? Navigating NHS and Private Healthcare (opens the original)
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Finding the right healthcare can be surprisingly difficult. Who should you see? Should you wait for the NHS or consider going private? How do you compare providers, understand waiting times, work out what you’re entitled to — and know whether the person you’ve found online is actually reputable? In this episode I’m joined by Roxanne Stevenson Brown, founder and CEO of Find Care Compare, a platform designed to help people navigate NHS and private healthcare options in one place. We talk about why
At 50 She Was Struggling. At 73, She’s Fitter Than Ever (opens the original)
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Christine Hobson was struggling with her health in her 50s. She had arthritis, poor sleep, low mood and found everyday movement increasingly difficult. Then, in her 60s, things changed. Christine took up running after retirement, completed her first London Marathon — and eventually went on to complete more than 100 marathons, including one in Antarctica. She later discovered strength training and powerlifting too. Now 73, Christine has a refreshingly different perspective on ageing: we spend far
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