Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode, Dr Louise Newson sits down with GP and lifestyle medicine lead Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi to talk about the everyday habits that shape long-term health. Hussain shares his own story of being diagnosed with fatty liver disease and high blood pressure in his twenties, and how facing that reality pushed him to rethink movement, food, relationships and even how he coped with stress.
Together, they explore what “lifestyle medicine” actually means, why weight isn’t the only measure that matters and how simple, enjoyable movement can be far more powerful than gruelling workouts. They also touch on addiction, loneliness, the role of hormones and the small but meaningful choices that protect both physical and emotional wellbeing.
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In this episode, Dr Louise Newson sits down with GP and lifestyle medicine lead Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi to talk about the everyday habits that shape long-term health. Hussain shares his own story of being diagnosed with fatty liver disease and high blood pressure in his twenties, and how facing that reality pushed him to rethink movement, food, relationships and even how he coped with stress.
Together, they explore what “lifestyle medicine” actually means, why weight isn’t the only measure that matters and how simple, enjoyable movement can be far more powerful than gruelling workouts. They also touch on addiction, loneliness, the role of hormones and the small but meaningful choices that protect both physical and emotional wellbeing.
Want more from the podcast? Sign up to my premium offer: drlouisenewson.co.uk/premium-podcasts
LET'S CONNECT
Subscribe here 👉 youtube.com/@menopause_doctor
Website 👉 drlouisenewson.co.uk
Instagram 👉 / @drlouisenewsonpodcast
Download balance app 👉 / balance-menopause.com/balance-app
LinkedIn 👉 / linkedin.com/in/drlouisenewson
TikTok 👉 / tiktok.com/@drlouisenewson
Spotify 👉 open.spotify.com/show/7dCctfyI9bODGDaFnjfKhg
LEARN MORE
Download my balance app 👉
balance-menopause.com/balance-app
Get tickets for my new theatre tour, Breaking the Cycle 👉
nlp-ltd.com/dr-louise-newson-breaking-the-cycle
