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The Year You Stop Circling This: Weight Loss (Mini)

In this episode, I share with you a new perspective on 'wanting to lose weight' and what you really need to feel better. 

• Find out more about Flourish, a new 6 months programme focused on natural, sustainable weight loss - here

Intermittent Fasting for Women: Does It Actually Help You Lose Weight?

Intermittent fasting is often promoted as a simple solution for weight loss, but most of the research behind it has been done in men. In this episode, I break down one of the few women-specific trials on time-restricted eating:

Flexible time-restricted eating and aerobic exercise in middle-aged women (Nature Communications, 2025).
You can read the paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-65678-z

This study looked at middle-aged women with overweight or obesity and found that an 8-hour eating window reduced fat mass, with the greatest improvements seen when time-restricted eating was combined with exercise.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why skipping breakfast often backfires for stressed or cycling women

• Why cortisol, sleep, and total intake matter more than fasting longer

• Why I prefer time-restricted eating over strict 16-hour fasts

• How a 10–12 hour overnight fast may support fat metabolism

• A more sustainable, physiology-first approach to weight loss

If you want a more sustainable, physiology-first approach to weight loss as a woman, this episode will help you rethink timing, stress, and structure.

Notes:

• Join Flourish - my small group programme focused on weight loss here

Do you *secretly* wish you could go on Ozempic or Mounjaro? (Mini)

Have you ever quietly wondered if Ozempic or Mounjaro would just make this whole weight thing easier? In this short episode, I explore why weight feels especially hard for women in midlife and what these medications are actually doing beneath the surface. We talk hormones, stress, insulin, and why willpower is rarely the real issue. If you feel stuck despite doing “all the right things,” there is a reason.

Want to understand what is really driving your weight?
Join my live masterclass, Why Does Weight Feel So Hard for Women? where I break down the root causes and what actually works for sustainable, hormone supportive fat loss. Register here.

Why Omega 3 Matters for Women’s Brains, Mood and Hormones

Omega-3s are not a wellness trend. They are a foundational nutrient for your brain, hormones, mood, and inflammation.

In this episode, I explain why omega-3s deserve far more attention than they get and how EPA and DHA support brain function, mental health, hormonal transitions, and inflammation. I share why women’s needs change across life stages, why intake does not always equal status, and why perimenopause is a key window to pay attention.

If you want clarity on what actually helps you feel better and where to focus first, this episode cuts through the noise and gets straight to what matters.

 

RESOURCES

• Book your Clarity Call from here 
• This is the fish oil I use here - use code KEZH010 to get 10% off
  
  

 

Hormone Healing in Real Life: My Year of Experiments, Mistakes and Wins

In this episode, I share how I have been supporting my hormones over the past year as I reflect on being in early perimenopause (??!!).

I talk through the mistakes I made, the tests that gave me the most useful insight, and the simple food, lifestyle and nervous system actions that made a real difference to my hormones, energy and cycle. I also share a short reflection on the year as a whole and what it has taught me about slowing down and listening to my body.

This is an honest, practical episode for women in early perimenopause who want grounded guidance rather than overwhelm.

If you would like personalised support with your hormones, energy or cycles, you can book a Clarity Call with me here

Ep 334:10 Lessons My Clients Had to Learn Before Their Hormones, Gut & Energy Could Heal

This episode is my end-of-year round-up of the 10 biggest lessons my clients have had to learn before their bodies could actually heal.

I’m sharing the patterns I’ve seen again and again across gut issues, hormones, fatigue and midlife, from why symptoms rarely come from one place, to why nervous system regulation is non negotiable, to why you can’t restrict your way into good digestion.

If you’ve been stuck in the loop of trying “all the things” but still feeling rubbish, this one will help you zoom out, spot what you’ve missed, and get really clear on what to focus on in 2026.

Resources:

If you’re done guessing and you want clarity on what’s really driving your symptoms, book a Clarity Call with me. It’s relaxed, practical, and you’ll leave knowing your next best steps, even if we never work together.

Ep 333: Homocysteine: The Hidden Marker Linked to Mood, Memory & Hormones

In this episode I’m diving into one small but powerful blood marker you’ve probably never been offered at the GP: homocysteine.

We look at:

• What homocysteine actually is and why it matters for your mood, memory and hormones

• How B6, B12 and folate can help lower homocysteine

• The Oxford VITACOG trial showing B-vitamins can slow brain shrinkage in people with mild cognitive impairment

• Follow-up research showing B-vitamins work best when omega-3 levels are good – why your brain needs both B-vitamins and omega-3s together

• Practical ways to support healthy homocysteine levels through food, supplements and testing

Studies mentioned in this episode:

• Smith AD et al. Homocysteine-Lowering by B Vitamins Slows the Rate of Accelerated Brain Atrophy in Mild Cognitive Impairment (PLoS ONE, 2010):
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20838622/ PubMed

• Oulhaj A et al. Omega-3 Fatty Acid Status Enhances the Prevention of Cognitive Decline by B Vitamins in Mild Cognitive Impairment (J Alzheimers Dis, 2016):
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26757190/ PubMed

Resources & links:

• Book a ROOT deep-dive session with me:
  https://keziahall.com/root/

• Homocysteine blood test (home finger-prick), via Food for the Brain:
  https://foodforthebrain.org/product/homocysteine-hcy/

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BONUS: Ozempic & The Weird Economics of Modern Health.

In this 10-minute bonus episode, I’m sharing a little observation that’s been bubbling away for a while…

Why is it that so many of us will spend easily on things like Ozempic or quick fixes - yet hesitate, delay, or feel guilty investing in the kind of deep, foundational health work that actually changes how we feel long-term?

This isn’t an anti-medication rant.
It’s a curiosity.
A cultural moment worth pausing on.
And a gentle reminder that your health isn’t a luxury - it’s the foundation of your whole life.

We explore:

• The psychology of quick fixes vs real healing

• Why women especially feel guilty investing in themselves

• How we’ve been conditioned to spend on outcomes, not root causes

• What actually changes energy, hormones, digestion and mood long-term

• A loving nudge to back yourself and your wellbeing

A short riff, but an important one. 

🖤 Black Friday 121 Session

If you’ve been wanting support, clarity, or a proper plan for your hormones, gut or energy - my Black Friday offers are now live until 1st December.

👉 £100 off the ROOT session (my 1:1 deep-dive) - use code Blackfriday to get discount

If you want 2026 to feel different in your body, this is a good moment to jump in.

(Links in the show description.)

Ep 332: Midlife Health: How Small Habits Add Up Over Time (Finnish Longevity Study)

Think midlife is one long slide into tiredness, creaky joints and forgetting what word you meant to say? Think again.

In this episode I unpack a 30-year study that shows your 40s and 50s are actually a super-charged window where small habits make a massive difference to your future health.

We talk movement, alcohol, hormones, mental wellbeing and why it’s definitely not “too late” if your 20s involved tequila, Marlboro Lights and very little sleep.

If you’re in midlife and want to feel good now and protect your future wellbeing, this episode will give you hope, science and some gentle but powerful next steps.

Resources:

• Book your ROOT session here
• The Finnish study here

BONUS: Why You Keep “Failing” at Healthy Eating - and How to Fix It

Ever beat yourself up for not eating “healthy enough” or falling off track?

In this short, straight-talk mini episode, I share why your “lack of willpower” isn’t the problem -  it’s your lack of planning. From backup meals to freezer hacks and food rhythms, discover the simple logistics that make healthy eating feel effortless.

💫 It’s not about perfection - it’s about planning for your radiance.

(Want help? Book in here)