What A Healthy Relationship With Food Really Looks Like

Can the right exercise really 'age-proof' your body? Could you really lower your risk of ovarian cancer by asking your surgeon to remove your fallopian tubes while they're already performing another routine procedure? And what do you do when decades of dieting have left you with what feels like weight-loss PTSD? In this episode, we talk to Professor Jeff Coombes from the University of Queensland to find out why 'high-intensity' doesn't have to be terrifying and which specific exercise actually drops your risk of heart disease and diabetes. We also talk about why the fallopian tubes - not the ovaries - might be the true starting point for some ovarian cancers and how 'opportunistic' surgery could save lives. Plus, in our Quick Consult, Dr Mariam helps Carolyn, who is 40 and struggling with the mental and physical burnout of PCOS and weight-loss plateaus. We explain why 'calories in, calories out' is a toxic myth and how to rebuild trust with a body you feel has betrayed you. EPISODE RESOURCES If this episode has raised concerns for you regarding body image, eating disorders, or chronic illness support, the following resources are available: Bu tterfly Foundation : Support for eating disorders and body image issues. Call 1800 33 4673. Jean Hailes for Women's Health : A leading resource for PCOS, hormones and women's health. Diabetes Australia : Information on pre-diabetes management and support. Lifeline : If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to, please call 13 11 14. And, if you want to learn more about the topics discussed in today's show, check out these helpful links: MOVE by Mamamia Health Direct - Physical Activity Guidelines GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here , email here or leave us a voice note here . Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room .

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What A Healthy Relationship With Food Really Looks Like is an episode from The Well by Well.

This episode is 37:03 long.

This episode was published on Mar 25, 2026.

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