Fit and Fabulous at Forty and Beyond with Dr Orlena

What if the cosy crackling fire you love is doing the same damage as a cigarette?
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Orlena is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Wan — a London-based doctor and air quality campaigner — to tackle one of the most overlooked health risks hiding in our homes and neighbourhoods: wood smoke.
We know cigarettes are deadly. But here's what most people don't know: burning a log produces nearly identical toxic particles. In fact, a single log burner in your living room pumps out more ultra-fine pollutants than a heavy goods vehicle. These particles don't just affect your lungs — they enter your bloodstream, cross the placenta, and have been linked to cancer, asthma, and even dementia.
In this conversation, you'll discover:
🔥 Why wood smoke is the new smoking — and why even government-approved "eco stoves" aren't as safe as their label suggests
🫁 How the damage spreads far beyond your home — affecting your neighbours, your children, and communities with no power to stop it
🌍 Why change is absolutely possible — from London's clean air success story to the grassroots campaigns already shifting policy, and what you can do right now
Whether you have a log burner, live near someone who does, or simply breathe air (which is all of us), this episode will change how you look at that warm, flickering flame — and give you the knowledge to protect yourself and the people you love.

  To find out more about Mums for Lungs Campaigns: https://www.mumsforlungs.org/our-campaigns 
To find out more about the extent of wood burning in your area: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9231a18627b94b3a80e4f33fb3b4a9fd
To find out more about air pollution and it's impact on human health:  https://www.rcp.ac.uk/policy-and-campaigns/policy-documents/a-breath-of-fresh-air-responding-to-the-health-challenges-of-modern-air-pollution/
To find out more about air pollution and it's impact on childrens health:  https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/air-pollution-uk-position-statement
Most importantly do sign up for the Mums for Lungs newsletter: https://www.mumsforlungs.org/get-involved 
And do get in touch if you would like to get involved with campaigning: [email protected]
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Why won't the weight budge — even when you're doing everything right?
If you've been eating well, moving your body, and still feeling frustrated by the number on the scale, there's a piece of the puzzle most people completely overlook: stress.
In this episode of Fit and Fabulous, Dr. Orlena breaks down the powerful — and often invisible — relationship between chronic stress, hormones, and weight gain, with a special focus on how menopause turns the dial up even further.
You'll discover:
Why cortisol is your body's homemade steroid — and how it drives stubborn belly fat even when your diet is on point
How menopause rewires your stress response — the surprising reason you feel more anxious, reactive, and sleepless than ever before, and why it's not "just in your head"
The mindset shift that changes everything — why stress isn't just what happens to you, but how you think about what happens to you, and how reframing your inner narrative can lower cortisol, break the stress cycle, and get you back on track for good
This episode is honest, practical, and genuinely eye-opening. Whether you're navigating menopause, struggling with sleep, or simply exhausted by the constant hum of everyday stress, Dr. Orlena will help you understand what's really going on in your body — and what you can actually do about it.
Your path to Healthy Amazing You starts here.
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What if the most important health decision you make in midlife isn’t about dieting… but about getting stronger?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lynette Ewart — GP and strength coach — explains why lifting weights might be the most underrated intervention for women in the second half of life.
This episode goes far beyond body shape or fat loss. We talk about:
• Why strength is the key to independence as we age
• What really happens to muscle and the nervous system after menopause
• Why “heavy” lifting (relative to you) matters more than endless reps
• How strength training protects against falls, fractures and frailty
• Why consistency beats the perfect program every time
You’ll hear why muscle is your “pension fund” for later life — metabolically active tissue that protects you during illness, boosts mood, supports bone health, and keeps you capable.
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the gym… confused by conflicting advice… or unsure whether it’s worth starting — this episode will give you clarity and confidence.
Your future self will thank you.
Connect with Dr Lynette Ewart:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/prescription_strength_uk/ 
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If you’ve ever felt like your body changed overnight after 40…
If abdominal fat appeared even though you “didn’t change anything”…
If you’ve been told it’s just about eating less and moving more…
This episode will change the way you see your body forever.
In this powerful conversation, we unpack why the traditional weight-loss narrative fails women in midlife — and what actually works instead.
You’ll discover:
Why focusing on the scale is misleading — and why body composition is what truly matters
How heavy lifting and power training protect your brain, metabolism, and independence as you age
The difference between HIIT and sprint training — and why intensity (done properly) transforms fat loss and longevity
Why eating in the morning regulates cortisol, protects muscle, and prevents the afternoon crash
How to train hard without burning out — and why recovery is just as strategic as effort
This isn’t about dieting harder.
It’s about understanding your physiology.
It’s about building strength instead of chasing thinness.
It’s about becoming powerful, resilient, and metabolically healthy for decades to come.
If you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start working with it — press play.
Connect with Dr Stacy Sims
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/ 
Dr Sims Programs: https://www.drstacysims.com/product_guide 
Weight Lifting Programs with Hailey Happens: https://www.haileyhappensfitness.com/workout-plans/power-happens 
Other social media:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPD55VPa1ZWx1a_nzWC2VJA
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Have you noticed that what used to work… suddenly doesn’t anymore?
You’re eating the same, moving the same, doing your best — yet your body feels different. Softer. Heavier around the middle. Less responsive. And quietly frustrating.
In this episode of Fit and Fabulous, I’m unpacking one hormone that changes everything in midlife: oestrogen.
We’ll explore:
Why oestrogen affects far more than fertility — including muscle, inflammation, stress, gut health, and fat storage
Why menopause weight gain isn’t a lack of discipline, motivation, or willpower
And why doing the same things as before menopause can no longer give you the same results
Using a simple (and very human) story, I’ll explain what’s really happening inside your body — and why the solution isn’t trying harder, but doing things differently.
If you’ve ever thought “What is wrong with me?” — this episode is for you.
Nothing is wrong with you. Your body has changed. And once you understand why, everything becomes easier.
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