Healthy Banter's Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Brain fog, forgotten words and that sneaky voice asking “is something wrong with me?” This week, Meg and Jules welcome their first dynamic duo to the studio: Nic and Bernie, co-founders of Brisbane-based Fluxx, a business focused on the psychology of change. They explain what’s really happening in our brains during perimenopause. It’s a recalibration, like a house renovation. They also talk about why a lost word at a wine night is no big deal, but the same moment at work can ...

Send us Fan Mail What if we stopped waiting for osteoporosis to become a problem and started building stronger bones long before the first fracture? In Part 2 of our conversation with Professor Belinda Beck, we dive deeper into the relationship between menopause, hormones, bone loss and osteoporosis, and explore what women can actually do to protect their bones as they age. Belinda explains what happens to bone during menopause, why the drop in oestrogen can accelerate bone loss, and why high...

Send us Fan Mail We often think about osteoporosis as something that happens later in life—but Professor Belinda Beck is here to remind us that bone health starts much earlier than we think. In Part 1 of our conversation with Professor Belinda Beck, we get back to the basics of bone health and explore what our bones actually need to stay strong throughout our lives. We chat about how bone develops during childhood and adolescence, why puberty is such an important window for building our “bone...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our conversation with Exercise Physiologist Caitlin Clarke, we unpack the role of exercise alongside GLP-1 medications, including why maintaining muscle mass, strength and bone health is especially important for women. We discuss how movement supports physical and mental wellbeing, improves long-term weight management, and helps create sustainable habits that last well beyond any prescription. Caitlin also explains how to access an Exercise Physiologist in Austra...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you're struggling to find the motivation to exercise, unsure where to begin, or wondering if you're doing enough, this episode is for you. We're joined by Exercise Physiologist Caitlin Clarke to unpack everything you need to know about building an exercise routine that works for your body, your goals, and your stage of life. We discuss the biggest barriers that stop people from exercising, why motivation isn't the key to long-term success, and how to create habits tha...