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Prescribing Lifestyle

Prescribing Lifestyle

By: Dr Avi Charlton
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"Prescribing Lifestyle" is your go-to podcast for all things health, wellness, and personal development. Hosted by Dr Avi Charlton, low carb GP. She interviews experts in the fields of nutrition, fitness, psychology, and more. This podcast dives deep into the science behind living your best life. Whether you're seeking practical tips for healthy eating, strategies for managing stress, or inspiration for creating positive habits, "Prescribing Lifestyle" delivers insightful conversations and actionable advice to empower you on your journey to optimal well-being. Tune in to learn how to cultivate a lifestyle that promotes vitality, resilience, and fulfilment.2024 Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Episode 126.From Fringe to Frontline: The Story of Low Carb Down Under with Rod Tayler (Podcasthon Special)

    Episode 126.From Fringe to Frontline: The Story of Low Carb Down Under with Rod Tayler (Podcasthon Special)
    Mar 18 2026
    This is a special episode of the Prescribing Lifestyle podcast, created as part of #Podcasthon 2026—the world's largest podcast charity initiative. For one week, thousands of podcasters around the globe highlight a charity of their choice to raise awareness and inspire support, with no money flowing through Podcasthon itself. For this year's Podcasthon, I'm shining a spotlight on Low Carb Down Under @lowcarb_aus, a grassroots Australian organisation that has quietly educated millions about real food, metabolic health, and low carbohydrate nutrition through conferences and a huge free video library. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Rod Tayler, anaesthetist and founder of Low Carb Down Under. Rod shares his personal journey from sugar awareness in the 1990s to building one of the world's biggest low-carb education platforms—long before "metabolic health" became mainstream. In this conversation, we cover Rod's personal story How a colleague's recommendation of Sweet Poison by David Gillespie led him to cut sugar, lose weight, and resolve irritable bowel symptoms.Running a 3‑month "sugar reduction" study with 158 Epworth Hospital staff—using a one‑page sugar calculator—and what happened to sugar intake and weight. The birth of Low Carb Down Under Discovering the global low carb community after the study hit page 3 of The Sunday Age.Attending a Caribbean low-carb cruise conference and meeting pioneers like Eric Westman, Jeff Volek, Andreas Eenfeldt and others.Co-creating the first Low Carb Down Under events in Brisbane and then across Australia, and later co‑organising conferences in the US (including in Vail and Denver).Growing the YouTube channel to over 600+ talks and tens of millions of views, all ad‑free, covering diabetes, cholesterol, dementia, gut health, practical implementation and more. Why low carb matters for almost everyone How sugar and refined carbohydrates drive obesity, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver and metabolic ill-health.Metabolic syndrome markers: waist circumference, blood pressure, triglycerides, HDL and glucose/insulin control—and why around 90% of adults show at least one marker.Why low-carb / real-food eating can be a powerful tool for improving or reversing metabolic dysfunction, and why Rod believes it should be part of standard care. New US Dietary Guidelines & metabolic health The recent U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans update that flips the old pyramid—bringing meat, eggs, cheese and healthy fats back to the centre and reducing emphasis on refined carbohydrate intake.The role of the new Coalition for Metabolic Health and the Baszucki family's philanthropy in pushing for evidence-based nutrition policy and metabolic health research. Why Low Carb Down Under needs support Low Carb Down Under runs as a non-profit, volunteer-driven project.Funds from Patreon and donations help cover conference recording, video production, hosting, and ongoing content creation so that all talks remain freely available worldwide. About Low Carb Down Under Low Carb Down Under is an Australian initiative that: Organises in-person low-carb and metabolic health conferences across Australia.Hosts one of the world's most comprehensive free low‑carb video libraries on YouTube.Connects doctors, dietitians, scientists and the general public who are interested in evidence-based low-carbohydrate nutrition and metabolic health. 👉 Explore Low Carb Down Under and become a Patron: Website: https://lowcarbdownunder.com.auPatreon link via the website 👉 Learn more about the Coalition for Metabolic Health: https://coalitionformetabolichealth.org 👉 Read the latest U.S. Dietary Guidelines: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov This episode is part of #Podcasthon. To discover other participating shows and the charities they're highlighting, visit: https://podcasthon.org If this conversation helped you, please share it with a friend, support Low Carb Down Under if you're able, and keep prescribing yourself a healthier, happier lifestyle.
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    43 mins
  • Episode 125.Curing the uncurable with DR Aaron Hartman

    Episode 125.Curing the uncurable with DR Aaron Hartman
    Mar 4 2026

    In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Aaron Hartman, an integrative and functional medicine physician from Richmond, Virginia, and founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine. He's also the author of UnCURABLE and host of the Made for Health podcast.

    Dr Hartman shares the powerful story that changed the trajectory of his career: adopting his daughter Anna, who was exposed to crystal meth in utero, had a stroke before birth, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and was told she would never walk, talk, or see. His refusal to accept "hopeless" prognoses led him into deep research, root-cause medicine, and a lifelong commitment to personalised care.

    What we cover
    • Anna's story and why it matters
      • Being advised to place a feeding tube as "standard care," and what happened when the family declined.
      • How a simple missing detail (using the wrong growth chart) nearly led Anna down a path of unnecessary procedures.
      • Anna's progress today: ongoing skill gains year after year, including major improvements in vision and independence.
    • How Dr Hartman became an integrative and functional medicine doctor
      • Why "incurable" is often a reflection of system blind spots, not a true end point.
      • His deep dives into functional medicine, functional neurology, peptides, and "lipid medicine," and how continuous learning shaped his approach.
    • Why many chronic illnesses get missed
      • Common overlooked root causes he sees in clinic: mold-related illness, chronic infections (like Lyme), hidden autoimmune issues, hypermobility patterns, nervous system dysregulation, and basic nutrient deficiencies.
    • A practical framework: foundations first
      • Dr Hartman's emphasis on starting with basics such as sleep, stress, gut health, nutrition, and environmental exposures before chasing "advanced" interventions.
    • Mold and environmental illness
      • Removing exposure as step one.
      • Supporting detox pathways with binders and targeted nutrition strategies (always individualised and supervised).
    • Anti-ageing = lowering inflammation
      • The concept of "inflammaging" and why food quality, sleep, and stress regulation are the real foundations of longevity.
    • What he would change about modern healthcare
      • Why the system's incentives and regulations often prevent clinicians from practising deep, personalised medicine.
    About Dr Aaron Hartman

    Dr Hartman opened Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine to provide advanced integrative and functional medicine evaluation and treatment, including complex chronic illness care. His book UnCURABLE shares his family's story and offers a roadmap for patients who have been told "nothing can be done."

    Resources and links
    • Main hub (clinic, media, podcast): **https://aaronhartmanmd.com/**
    • Clinic: Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine: **https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/**
    • Book: UnCURABLE: **https://uncurablebook.com/**
    • Podcast: Made for Health: **https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-health/id1785446558**
    • Instagram: **https://www.instagram.com/aaronhartmanmd/**

    Reminder: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 124. Discovering your new self at Menopause with Terri Batsakis

    Episode 124. Discovering your new self at Menopause with Terri Batsakis
    Feb 25 2026

    Discovering Your New Self at Menopause with Terri Batsakis

    In this episode, I am joined by Terri Batsakis, a certified menopause coaching specialist and women's health, nutrition, and mindset coach, for an honest conversation about what really changes in midlife—and how women can feel empowered (not blindsided) through perimenopause and menopause.

    Terri shares her personal turning point during perimenopause, how it reshaped her identity and career direction, and why so many women feel like "what used to work" (food, exercise, coping strategies) suddenly stops working.

    What we talk about
    • Why midlife can feel like a full identity shift: changing hormones can impact mood, confidence, relationships, and the way your body responds to food and movement.
    • Terri's story: navigating perimenopause symptoms while running a high-demand business, and the moment she realised she needed a major life pivot.
    • The "I don't know who I am anymore" experience: anxiety, resentment, insecurity, people-pleasing, and confidence loss—especially when kids are leaving home, careers are evolving, and caregiving pressures increase.
    • Nutrition in midlife: moving away from the old diet culture mindset (restriction, deprivation, constant snacking) toward nourishment, stable blood sugar, and perimenopause-aligned habits.
    • Movement changes: why some women feel better shifting from lots of cardio to more strength training and restorative movement to support stress and body composition.
    • Emotional eating + self-sabotage: recognising triggers and building new coping strategies (connection, movement, meditation, support) rather than using food for comfort.
    • Relationship dynamics: how dropping oestrogen/progesterone can affect patience, nurturing behaviour, boundaries, and why conflict can increase at home if no one understands what's happening.
    • Menopause hormone therapy (MHT/HRT): why Terri encourages women not to rule it out based on old fears, and how to ask better questions so you can make an informed choice.
    Terri's top 3 tips for midlife health
    • Sleep first: better sleep supports mood, appetite regulation, energy, cravings, and resilience.
    • Hydration: drinking enough water (and using electrolytes when needed), especially with hot flushes, exercise, or warm weather.
    • Stress management: understanding that "stress" can include poor sleep, under-eating, food intolerances, pain, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies—and building daily tools to regulate your nervous system.
    How Terri supports women

    Terri supports women through perimenopause and menopause with education and coaching across key midlife pillars—sleep, stress, nutrition, hydration, and movement—plus mindset and behavioural coaching around emotional eating, people-pleasing, confidence, and boundaries.

    She offers:

    • 1:1 coaching and nutrition coaching options.
    • Programs focused on harmonising hormones through lifestyle support.
    • Community support, including group-style learning and connection (as discussed in the episode).
    Connect with Terri Batsakis
    • Website: **https://terribatsakis.com.au/**
    • About: **https://terribatsakis.com.au/about-us/**
    • Contact: **https://terribatsakis.com.au/contact-us-for-help-in-balancing-your-hormones-through-menopause/**
    • LinkedIn: **https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-batsakis-1002ba15a**

    Reminder: This podcast is for education only and is not medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.
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    33 mins
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