About the Guest:

Dr. Jenny Matthei is a seasoned expert in the field of obesity management and bariatric medicine. Jenny Matthei is a distinguished bariatric specialist who transitioned from general practice to focus on helping individuals manage their weight at a multidisciplinary clinic.

Key Takeaways:

• Obesity is a chronic disease with genetic and environmental influences, requiring long-term management strategies.

• Bariatric surgery, including procedures like gastric sleeve and bypass, offers significant weight loss solutions but must be approached with a comprehensive, holistic plan.

• Advanced medications now bridge the gap between lifestyle interventions and surgical solutions, offering a promising avenue for many individuals struggling with obesity.

• Understanding and explaining obesity as a disease can help mitigate the social biases and judgment that many patients face.

• Lifestyle changes coupled with medical interventions are critical for achieving and maintaining significant weight loss and improving metabolic health.

Notable Quotes:

• "Obesity is a disease where you have an excess amount of fat deposited in your body... it's not your fault, and people find that really helpful because there's a lot of bias around obesity."

• "We have foods that we call foods that are actually just ultra-processed ingredients... they're not real food."

• "Finally, we've got some really effective management medications that don't require you getting your stomach cut out or... having surgery, which is always risky."

• "You can have some patients that are diabetic and they're on insulin, and they come off their insulin and can put their diabetes back into remission."

• "We finally got something that works really well for patients and actually changes their life."

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About the Guest:

Lyz Evans is a dedicated pelvic health physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience. She founded Women in Focus Physio in 2012, driven by her passion for improving women's health and empowering them to understand the intricacies of their pelvic health. Specializing in women’s pelvic health rather than men's or sports-related injuries, Lyz has become a pivotal figure in advocating for preventative healthcare and early interventions. Her vision extends to providing accessible resources for women globally, as demonstrated by her co-creation of the Empowered Motherhood Program, an app designed to educate and empower women during pre and postnatal phases.

Key Takeaways:

• Pelvic floor health is a comprehensive field going beyond the standard Kegels exercises, addressing broader issues including sexual health and postnatal recovery.

• Many women are unaware they have pelvic health issues until they experience symptoms like incontinence or prolapse, which can significantly impact their quality of life.

• Lyz Evans emphasizes that pelvic health issues are not exclusive to women who have had children and can affect women of all ages and life stages.

• Early intervention and regular check-ups with a pelvic floor physiotherapist could prevent the progression of common pelvic health issues.

• Empowering women through education about their pelvic health is crucial, and resources like the Empowered Motherhood Program App are valuable tools.

Notable Quotes:

• "When we talk about pelvic health, we're really talking about all of those organs, all of the ligatures, the viscera around it."

• "Our body is amazing at giving us little signs."

• "The muscles in the pelvic floor and abdomen contract and go into spasm, starting a cycle for these young girls."

• "I think a lot of the times the pelvic floor is out of sight, out of mind until there's a real problem."

• "The pelvic floor is really the third most important muscle in the body, second only to the heart and the diaphragm."

Click here to contact Janet & Amelia or ask them a question or click here to contact the She Wasn't Born Yesterday team!

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday, hosted by Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Dr Amelia Haines, a sexual and relationship therapist, who have written Australia’s first book on empty nest syndrome called Empty Next.

Visit Empty Nest Chicks for more resources, click here for their book, or join the discussion on Facebook.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/

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Resources:

• 1-800-Respect: Providing support services for those affected by domestic violence.

• Lifeline: A 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention service. Call 13 11 14.

About the Guest:

Jo Giles is the Head of Resource Management at a leading advertising agency. Known for her resilience and strength, Jo navigated a challenging period in her life with grace and determination as her partner, a former well-known actor, faced a significant legal battle and subsequent impri

Key Takeaways:

• Complex Judicial System: The criminal justice process is complicated, with numerous steps that can span months and impose financial burdens on those involved.

• Family Impact: Relationships and families connected to incarcerated individuals face unique challenges, from legal battles to managing societal stigmas.

• Inmate Experience: Jo Giles offers insight into the harsh realities and dehumanising conditions within prisons, emphasising the lack of adequate support for inmates.

• Support Networks: Having strong, supportive relationships and open dialogue can significantly help both inmates and their families endure the difficult experiences of incarceration.

• Systemic Challenges: The episode challenges listeners to consider the effectiveness of the current prison system and its impact on rehabilitation and reintegration.

Notable Quotes:

• "Prison is not set up to care about people. It's set up to punish. Regardless of what they say, it just isn't."

• "Everything you say can be used against you, and you have to be polite, but you should be anyway, as a human."

• "There's kindness everywhere. Some of them are led to it by means that they haven't had the opportunity. They haven't been educated. They haven't had love."

• "98% of people inside get out, and they are neighbors in our communities. We really should be trying to look after them better than we are."

• "You do learn rising above. You do learn mindfulness. You do learn not judging anyone."

Click here to contact Janet & Amelia or ask them a question or click here to contact the She Wasn't Born Yesterday team!

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday, hosted by Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Dr Amelia Haines, a sexual and relationship therapist, who have written Australia’s first book on empty nest syndrome called Empty Next.

Visit Empty Nest Chicks for more resources, click here for their book, or join the discussion on Facebook.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.