The Prescription Strength Podcast
Episodes
Why Most People Over 50 End Up in A&E
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why Most People Over 50 End Up in A&EFalls are one of the most overlooked threats to health and independence as we age—and they’re far more co...
Inside A&E. The reality doctors are seeing.
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency medicine consultant Professor Rob Galloway joins me to talk about what is really happening inside A&E departments across the NHS.This ...
Why you haven't started strength training (and how to)
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Download my FREE 3 day plan :Start Strength training Safely https://www.prescriptionstrength.co.uk/3-day-strength-start/Get my Weekly Newsletter here ...
Is it safe to lift weights with high blood pressure?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is Weight Training Safe with High Blood Pressure? The Truth About Valsalva and Blood Pressure SpikesDr Lynette Ewart, an NHS GP and personal trainer, ...
Prolapse, Incontinence & Lifting Weights: What Women Need to Know
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pelvic floor symptoms are common, treatable, and don’t mean you have to give up exercise. In this episode, pelvic health physiotherapist Clare Bourn...
The most underused exercise for high blood pressure.
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A pocket prescription episode .Episode SummaryIf you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you’ve probably been told to walk more. That’s ...
Why safe exercise fails your bone health
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Building Stronger Bones: The Importance of Proper Loading and Strength TrainingIn this episode, Dr. Lynette Ewart, with over 20 years of experience in...
Why avoiding strength training can make arthritis worse
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Benefits of Strength Training for ArthritisDr. Lynette Ewart, GP and strength coach, dispels the myth that weight training is harmful to those wit...
Life-Saving Inequality: Addressing CPR Training Gaps with Chloe Lipton
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing Gender Disparities in CPR Training: An Urgent Call for ChangeIn this podcast, Chloe discusses the critical issue of gender disparities in b...
The Problem with "you can't outrun a bad diet"
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Debunking the Myth: Can You Really 'Outrun' a Bad Diet?In this episode, I critically examine the popular saying 'You can't outrun a ba...
Pocket Prescription. Respect, Not Love: Why Strength Training Is About Maturity and Self-Investment
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Prescription Strength, where we explore practical advice for building and sustaining healthy habits. In this Pocket Prescription episode, ...
Fitness Fads & Medical Myths with Craig Jackson
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Debunking Health Myths and Fad Diets with Craig JacksonIn this episode of the Prescription Strength Podcast, Dr. Lynette Ewart is joined by Craig Jack...
Pocket Prescription. What does being healthy really mean?
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first Pocket Prescription — short episodes for people who want to think more clearly about health without the noise.In this episode, I...
How do you move forward after a life changing diagnosis?
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Life-Changing Diagnoses with Dr. Ceara ClarkeIn this episode, Dr. Ceara Clarke, a clinical psychologist in a lar...
Combating Teen Smoking and Vaping with Evidence.
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Prescription Strength Podcast, Sally joins to discuss the growing issue of vaping and smoking among teenagers. Sally represent...
Improving Patient-Doctor Relationships with Dr. Claire Davies
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Prescription Strength Podcast, host Lynette is joined by Dr. Claire Davies, a GP in Hackney and a coach for female doctors at c...
Why I was wrong about Pilates - what it can do for you when you get it right.
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Prescription Strength Podcast, I talk to one of my clients Anne, an experienced Pilates instructor who took me to task after a ...
Women's Midlife Nutrition with Emma Bardwell
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating Nutrition and Menopause with Emma Bardwell: I chat to Emma Bardwell, registered nutritionist and author of The 30g Plan. We discuss the rol...
What is good physiotherapy? Why posture and pilates aren't as important as you are told.
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding Physiotherapy: Myths, Realities, and Patient CareIn this episode, Lynette interviews Adam, an NHS physiotherapist with a significant onl...
Defying Senior Stereotypes
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lifting and Life Lessons with a 70-Year-Old PowerlifterJoin host Dr. Lynette Ewart on the Prescription Strength Podcast as she delves into an inspirin...
Sleep 101. Fact vs Fiction.
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Debunking Sleep Myths with Dr Lynette Ewart: From Perfect Sleep to Insomnia SolutionsIn this episode of the Prescription Strength Podcast, host Dr. Ly...
17, Beyond Painkillers. Exploring Chronic Pain Solutions.
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding and Managing Chronic PainIn this episode of the Iron Prescription Podcast, Drs. Lynette and Stuart discuss the growing issue of chronic ...
ADHD in adults. Beyond the misconceptions.
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Iron Prescription Podcast, Drs. Lynette and Stuart are joined by Dr. Samantha Lewis, a clinical psychologist specialising in ne...
15. Fit but not untouchable. Stuart's prostate cancer story.
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Iron Prescription Podcast, Drs. Lynette and Stuart discuss their personal and professional experiences with prostate cancer. Dr...
14. Unlocking habit change. The neuroscience behind habits with Jess Wall from Chimp Management
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, host Lynette interviews Jess Wall, a psychological skills mentor from CHIMP Management, discussing the CHIMP model developed by ...
Managing Health Anxiety Through Fitness
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about our journey towards improving our podcast audio quality, inspired by a technical glitch from our previous episode. We t...
Can you be fat and fit?
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can You Be Fat and Fit? Examining the Relationships Between Weight, Health, and FitnessWe delve deep into the debate about whether you can be fat and ...
Debunking Supplement Myths: The Real Talk on Vitamin D, Omega-3, Collagen & More!
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have a deep-dive discussion on the world of supplements. We explore personal supplementation habits, touch on the evidence behind ...
10. Ageing Vs Getting Older. What you need to know.
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting older can bring with it a host of health issues you didn't ask for. Is this the same as ageing? Can you really make a difference to your t...
Episode 9. Should you try weight loss injections?
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is talking about weight loss injections and they are here to stay. We discuss how they work, what you can expect, what the risks are and wha...
Strength, training and health. Does size really matter?
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about some of the misconceptions around training for strength. Why your program design really matters if you want the right...
7. Fit People, Big Questions: Do You Really Need a Statin if you are well?
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you take a statin if you are offered one? How do you really understand the risks and benefits if all you've had is a text message from your pr...
Walking up a mountain with heart failure. Lessons from Kenyan Tribal people.
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss what Stuart has taken away from a recent trip to work with the RedTribe community charity in South Kenya. More information...
Testosterone Truths. The Power, Risks and Reality.
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the topic of testosterone in health and training. It can be good, great in fact, but like everything it can have a down side.
Doctor I feel depressed, do something to help.
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how we approach depression in the consultation and the complexities of bringing exercise and activity into the discussio...
2. The downsides of exercise.
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of the Iron Prescription, Stuart and Lynette discuss some of the downsides of exercise, both psychologically and when injuries ...
Who we are, who we help, and why exercise anyway.
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Medical doctors Lynette and Stuart chat about who they help as doctors and as personal trainers and why they do both these jobs.