Fit and Fabulous at Forty and Beyond with Dr Orlena

How to Stop Emotional Eating Podcast Episode 149

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel a slave to emotional eating? You know you're doing it but feel powerless to stop? You're not alone. Today I'm chatting with...

How to Not Die of Diabetes. Podcast Episode 148

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Type 2 diabetes is a scary disease with horrible complications, including death. The good news is there are lots of things you can do to not get it! T...

How to be Happier by setting Emotional Boundaries Episode 147

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself upset because someone else is upset? It's easy to take on someone else's emotions. Today we're looking at how...

Making Weight Loss Easy with Dr Lisa Oldson, Episode 146

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Orlena chats to Dr Lisa Oldson, weight loss physician. Dr Lisa shares her wealth of experience in how to make weight loss easy and what often trips...

One Simple Tip to Make Healthy Living Easy Episode 145

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you plan your "healthy life"? Think about how you'd like your life to be in a year? Or 5? Or 10? Planning your life is a simple but ...

How to Set Limits Without Depriving Yourself Podcast Episode 144

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Using a structure or framework for healthy living can be really useful. But often it turns into a "set of rules". Rules that make you feel d...

how Sleep Helps you Lose Weight and Be Healthy Episode 143

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be healthy with heaps of energy? Are you getting enough  good quality sleep? Martin McPhilimey from Performance Through Health chats about sl...

Healthy Living Doesn't Have to Be Perfect Episode 142

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Creating your healthy life doesn't have to be "perfect". Dr Orlena chats about how it's better to go for "some changes" ...

How a Busy Mom Became her "Healthiest Self" Episode 141

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of living a healthy life on autopilot sounds fantastic. But how do you get there? Across the "rickety bridge" of "life". ...

One Fun and Easy Tip to Healthy Amazing You Episode 140

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Making the transformation to "healthy amazing you" requires a good relationship with yourself. If you're constantly mean to yourself an...

Are you Ready to Make Healthy Changes that Stick? Episode 139

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to stop sitting on the side lines and transform your life? To get to "amazing healthy you" in a way that's easy and fun? ...

How Leslie Stopped Overeating and Started Being Her Healthiest Self Episode 138

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Orlena chats with Leslie Davis, author of "You Can't Eat Love". Leslie shares her story. How she changed her relationship with food,...

How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food Episode 137

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to eat healthily or lose weight, you need to work on your relationship with food. The diet culture leads us to "restrict" and &q...

One Sure Fire Way to Lose Weight and Lead a Healthy Life Episode 136

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The statistics are grim. So many people who set out to lose weight and make healthy changes return to their old habits. Why is that? Dr Orlena looks a...

3 Simple Reasons You're Not Losing Weight Episode 135

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever tried a new diet and it didn't work? You felt deflated, demoralised and as if nothing works for you. The good news is that you aren't a...

How to Make Weight Loss Easy After Menopause Dr Sally Norton Episode 134

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The menopause is a complicated time of life. Many women find that they put on weight and it's more difficult to lose it. Why is that? And what ca...

How to Make Healthy Living Easy Episode 133

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If only healthy living and feeling amazing were easy! Today I'm going to show you that it is. Today's podcast is a little different from nor...

8 Amazing Reasons to Love Healthy Living Episode 132

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It may feel like it's not worth the time, energy and money to change your life. But the benefits are amazing! (And the changes can be easy and fu...

What if Feeling Amazing Were Easy? Episode 131

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you wake up every day with bucket loads of energy thinking "hooray for anther day"? If not, why not? So many people have low energy level...

Meditation. The Easy Secret to a Happy and Healthy Life. Episode 130

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to think of meditation as a "bit woo" and "not really doing much". But this simple tool has powerful benefits for b...

How Taking Care of Yourself Makes You A Better Parent Episode 129

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt that smack of guilt as you yell or snap at your kids? Deep down you know they're just being kids. That feeling of "parental failur...

Why the Med Style Diet is Easy and Healthy Episode 127

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Changing the way you eat can feel like a daunting process. But what if it were easy to switch to healthy food? So that you felt amazing and naturally ...

Rethinking "I'm A Failure" Episode 126

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever listen to that voice that says "I'm a failure"? The one leaves you paralysed and stops you doing amazing things and achievi...

How to Enjoy Family Meals and Stop Being Held Hostage by Your Kids

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hands up who feels backed into a corner by your kids' likes and dislikes at the dinner table? You want to teach your kids healthy eating habits a...

How to Have Buckets of Energy Every Single Day Episode 124

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest problems I see is people feeling tired and exhausted every single day. When I ask people "Out of 10, how much energy do you ha...

Letting Go of Anger and Becoming Calm and Happy Episode 123

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Season 1's most popular podcast. It's so easy to get into the habit of "angry and frustrated". Being angry increases our stress le...

How to Have Fun Family Meal Times with Linda Lederman Episode 122

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Family meal times are a fantastic chance to enjoy spending time with our kids. But so often they're full of stress and anxiety. Dr Orlena chats t...

How Dr Lucy Burns Quit her Sugar Addiction Episode 121

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sugar is something we all love. Our bodies are wired to seek  sugar because it's a quick and easy source of fuel. For some people sugar can beco...

How to Find Inner Motivation to Healthy You Episode 120

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lack of motivation is one of the reasons why you can't achieve your goals, particularly your health and wellness goals.  You might have started ...

How to Make Change Easy to Feel Fit and Fabulous Episode 119

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Us humans don't like change. We like familiar and comfortable. But if we want to lead long healthy lives and feel fit and fabulous, most of us ha...

How Mindful Eating can stop you Overeating Episode 118

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stopping overeating is the key to reaching a healthy weight. In the last few episodes we've looked at how to stop overeating from different angl...

Helping Kids with Big Emotions Episode 117

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wish you had a calm and peaceful family life? But kids and big emotions always seem increase the stress levels? You're not alone! Today Dr Orlena...

How to Stop Overeating when You're Stressed. Episode 116

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all lead stressful lives. It's all too easy to turn to food when things get on top of us. How do we stop overeating when we're stressed? ...

How to Stop Overeating at Dinner Time and Night Time Episode 115

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 out of 4 in my "how to stop overeating series". Today we're looking at how to stop over eating at dinner time and at night time....

How to Stop Overeating and Overcome the Fear of Hunger. Episode 114

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Building on last week's podcast on how to stop overeating and reframing "failure" as a "golden learning opportunity". Dr Orle...

How to Stop Overeating Episode 113

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's cravings, emotional eating or just eating a bit more than you need at meal times, overeating is the root cause of not being able to ...

Teaching Your Fussy Kids Healthy Eating Habits Without the Stress. Episode 112

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Parents of picky eaters find meal times stressful. You want your kids to grow up with healthy eating habits but don't know how to find easy ways ...

How to Stop Looking at Your Phone So Often Episode 111

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The average person looks at their phone 96 times a day! Clearly not great for your overall stress levels. But how do you stop the habit of constantly ...

How to Live a Long and Healthy Life For Busy Mums Episode 110

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The ultimate goal of a healthy lifestyle is to lead a long and healthy life. In today’s show, Dr Orlena explores what contributes to longevity. She ...

How to Create a Routine that Includes Me Time Episode 109

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you stay up “stupid late” just to relish in a bit of “me time”? If so, you’re not alone. And this episode is for you! Dr Orlena talks abo...

How Self Care is the Key to a Healthy Family

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed how mums are great at putting their needs at the bottom of the pile? The problem is it leads to exhausted mums running around on empt...

3 Easy Steps to Your Health and Weight Goals for Busy Mums Episode 107

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking back to a year ago, so much has changed in my life. I'm doing so much more exercise and loving it! Let's make 2021 the "year of...

Why You Should Get a Sport's Watch

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Orlena talks about the benefits of exercise, why it's a good idea to increase your exercise levels. And how to create an exercise routine you ...

3 Simple Steps to Combat Emotional Eating Episode 105

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brianna shares her story of emotional eating, how it affected her and how she managed to combat it. She shares her tips for avoiding emotional eating ...

How to Make Healthy Living Easy if You're Super Busy. Episode 104

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I hear it all the time. "I'm too busy to exercise!" or "I'm too busy to eat healthy foods!" Or "I'm too busy t...

Is your health really a top priority? Episode 103

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to say your health is your top priority. But what do your actions say? How much time and energy do you spend looking after your health ...

How to Find Time To Exercise as a Busy Mum. Episode 102

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hands up who's too busy to exercise? As a busy mum, there are always other things screaming for attention. How can you find time to exercise in a...

How to have a Fun and Healthy Holiday Season. Episode 101

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is a dangerous time to overindulge and allow our behaviour to "spiral down the negative plug hole". With a few tweaks, it...

What Should I Eat to Lead a Long and Healthy Life? Episode 100

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to lead a long, healthy and active life. What we eat is a major contributor to our health and longevity. But what exactly should we eat? W...

How Creating Emotions Can Help You Feel Fit and Fabulous. Episode 99

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aren't emotions fascinating? Emotions often drive us to take action yet we're often unaware of the emotions that we're feeling. Dr Orle...

How to manage stress to feel fit and fabulous. Episode 98

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stress is something that affects us every day. (Especially now that many of us are returning to lock down and working with kids at home.) How do we le...

How Emotional Wellness Can Help You Lead your Amazing Life. Episode 97

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional wellness isn't about living the "perfect life" where nothing bad ever happens. Emotional wellness is having the tools and sel...

How Alexis Transformed her Life to Fit and Fabulous. Episode 96

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Alexis shares her transformation from overwhelm and frustration to living  her healthy "dream life" on autopilot. And how having me, Dr ...

One thing you need to do to live your healthy and amazing life. Episode 95

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to say healthy living is all about habits and systems. The reality is that in order to make changes, to create different habits and sys...

Healthy Eating in Pregnancy with Dr Harriet Holme Episode 94

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eating healthily in pregnancy can give your baby a huge health boost later on in life. Although the general rules of healthy eating apply in pregnancy...

How Stephen Transformed his life to Fit and Fabulous by giving up Alcohol. Podcast Episode 93

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's tempting to believe that alcohol is good for us. A glass of red wine to help us relax with dinner. However, alcohol does a lot of damage to ...

One Unknown Fact about your Brain to help you make Changes. Episode 92

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Making changes to our daily routine can be challenging. Today Dr Orlena talks about one fact about your brain that can help you make changes that will...

How you and your family can feel fit and fabulous without having to think about it. Episode 91

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Routines and habits are everything. If you feel tired and overwhelmed habits will be making it worse. Healthy habits help you feel energetic and fit. ...

How Chinthi Lost 25kg and Transformed her Life to Fit and Fabulous Episode 90

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“And it made me think…”If she can do it, I can do it!” Dr Chinithi shares her story of how she lost 25kg. How she used to have unhealthy habit...

How to Balance Screen Time Limits for Kids for a Calm and Healthy Family Life Podcast Episode 89

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most kids I've met love screen time. I don't know about yours, by if my kids aren't hooked up, they're asking to plug themselves i...

3 Easy Ways to Connect with Your Kids so They Grow Up Fit and Fabulous Episode 88

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a parent of 4 young kids, I've noticed that kids can add a lot of stress to my day. All the shouting, screaming and big emotions. I want life ...

EFT. A simple tool to help you relax and reduce stress. Episode 87

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part of a healthy life is being able to reduce and manage our stress levels.  EFT is a simple tool that we can all implement to help us and our famil...

How a Tidy House Helps You Stay Fit and Fabulous Episode 35

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Healthy habits aren’t about discipline, they’re all about how you set up your life to make them easy. Including your house! A cluttered house incr...

Discover how Punam Transformed her Life and Now Feels Younger . Episode 34

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m really excited to share Punam’s story with you. She has totally transformed her life from “couch potato” to “fit and fabulous”. ...

How Every Family can make Breakfast Healthy and Easy Even If You're Super Busy Episode 32

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But so often we rely on breakfast cereals for a quick and easy meal. Are breakfast ce...

How to stop siblings fighting so you can enjoy a calm family life. Episode 31

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Siblings fighting is enough to raise any parent's stress levels. Even the most patient! When parents get stressed we often take it out on our kid...

The Unbelievably Easy Way to Nurture Healthy Habits for Kids Episode 30

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As an adult I realise that my "life long swimming habit" started in childhood. How did my parents help me to love swimming without me even r...

My Proven Method to Introduce New Foods to Kids Without the Fuss. Podcast Episode 29

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kids who won’t try new foods can drive parents crazy. We want to cook exciting new foods (or even just not our weekly fare) but we’re too scared b...

My Proven Method to Teach Kids Healthy Eating Without the Fuss. Podcast Episode 28

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most kids don't eat healthy foods by choice. The good news is we have the whole of their childhood to teach them healthy eating habits. Taking a ...

How to Keep Going When the Scales aren't Going Down. Episode 27

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing the theme of "when you feel like you're making big changes and not seeing any results". When should  you keep going? When s...

Creating Healthy Habits to Keep the Weight Off. Podcast Episode 26

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with maintaining a healthy weight? Many women find it easy to keep their weight, but heavier than they want. They can also lose the we...

How to Combat Your Frustrations and Achieve Your Health Goals Episode 25

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you have project that you've put on hold because of lockdown or you're struggling with reaching your health goals, frustration is an...

How to Retrain Your Brain to Lead an Amazing Life. Episode 24

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jay LaGuardia chats to Dr Orlena and  explains how to retrain your brain and use your thoughts to create an amazing life, increase your wellness, ...

9 Easy Healthy Living Tips That Will Transform your Life. Podcast Episode 23

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It can often feel like healthy living is a huge mountain to climb! An unachievable task. As with all journeys, we need to make changes one small step ...

How Identity Affects Happiness. Podcast Episode 22

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our sense of "who we are", aka our identity plays a big role in our emotional lives. Our identity is one of the keys to a happy life. Dr Orl...

Being Grateful for Now. Episode 21

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a gratitude habits is a fantastic way to improve our mood. In turn, this helps us to achieve our goals and feel fit and fabulous. Come and jo...

Healthy Fats to Support Your Weight Loss Goals. Episode 20

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you grew up in the "low fat era", it can be difficult to retain yourself to eat fats. But eat healthy fats not only helps your weight los...

How to Create an Exercise Routine You Love Podcast Episode 19

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The secret to exercising without thinking is to create habits. Once you're in a habit, you do it automatically. But creating the habit can be a b...

Rethinking Hunger to Lose Weight Episode 18

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many people tell me that they "only eat when they're hungry" and are struggling to lose weight. In this episode, I'll explain why ...

Keeping Your Spirits Up Episode 17

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we settle into our new way of life, it can be easy to 'spiral down the negative plug hole".  It's important to keep our spirits. Dr...

Living with Anxiety and Uncertainty Episode 16

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In these hard and extraordinary times, it's easy to let our brains take over and head down the negative plug hole of fear and anxiety. Dr Orlena ...

How to Educate your Kids in Lockdown (and enjoy it). Episode 15

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are now at home with our kids all day. Suddenly I find myself responsible for my children's education. And I have no clue how to homes...

How to Start Crafting with Kids in Lockdown. Episode 14

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I have to confess, I don't normally do podcasts about crafting. But these are extraordinary times. So many of us have our kids at home 24/7. My k...

Combating Boredom Eating During Lockdown Episode 13

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Life has changed a lot in recent days. Many of us are locked in our homes and turning to food to relieve the boredom. In this episode, I explain how t...

Thriving in Lock Down With Kids. Episode 12

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Living life with the new norm of not being allowed out of the house. Tips, tricks and thoughts about how to thrive these difficult times with kids. Dr...

The Simple System that Keeps Kids Happy and Helps you Shed the Pounds. Episode 11

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Systems and habits are the keys to healthy eating and losing weight without thinking. But many parents find it difficult to meet their healthy eating ...

Top 10 Healthy Living Resources

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a jungle out there if you want to start reading about healthy eating and living. Today I'm sharing my favourite healthy eating and livi...

Menopause and Weight Loss. Episode 62

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sally Norton a consultant surgeon and weight loss expert. She explains why women put on weight during the menopause and how to lose weight and keep...

Combating Carbohydrate Cravings Episode 60

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hands up who gets cravings? You can't do anything until you've eaten the donut, drunk the coffee and gobbled up a packet of crisps. Why is i...

Combating Self Sabotaging Behaviour Episode 59

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve seen this with several clients. As they get closer to their dream weight, they find themselves doing things that they wouldn’t normally do. E...

Creating Positive Thoughts Podcast Episode 58

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever had a day when your mind takes over and throws you down the plug hole of a negative thought? It's like a song that you can't shake off....

How to Get Out of a Negative Rut Episode 57

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Does your life ever get knocked sideways with a bout of negative thinking? Mine sure does! Today I want to share with you some of the tips and tricks ...

The Benefits of a Plant Based Diet. Episode 56

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Harriet Holme talks to Dr Orlena about the benefits of a plant based diet. What does the research tell us about the health benefits of a plant base...

Getting Started With Self Care, Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Episode 55

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favourite subjects is “getting started with self care”? Why? Because until we take that step and prioritise our own needs, we’re stuck...

How Not to Die Episode 54

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of the book “How Not to Die” by Michael Greger, MD? What a great title! Today I’m exploring Dr Greger’s book and messages. The ...

How To Start Healthy Eating Habits. Episode 53

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Orlena talks about how to changing your habits  to eat and live more healthily starts with self awareness. Big changes can happen...

One Simple Tool for Happiness. Episode 52

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever stopped to think about what it means to forgive someone? "To cease to feel resent against..." Once we forgive, we let go off r...

How to Change Your Eating Habits When You Have to Cook for Your Family. Episode 51

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding what a healthy diet is, is just the first step. The next step is making changes to your way of eating. If you have to cook for other peo...

How Hormones Affect Our Weight. Episode 50

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If it feels like you’re doing “everything right” and still not losing weight, it might be that you have a hormonal imbalance. Today we’re talk...

The Benefits of Deep Breathing. Episode 49

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are many benefits of learning how to breath deeply. Deep breathing is a fantastic tool to use when we’re stressed or angry. We need to practis...