Welcome to the first episode in my brand new June series on common medications — and we’re starting with one of the big ones: statins.

In this empowering and realistic episode, I’m breaking down what statins do, why your GP often focuses on total cholesterol, and why that’s not the full story. We’ll talk about:

• The difference between LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol

• Why cholesterol naturally rises with age, especially around midlife

• Side effects to look out for, including fatigue and muscle pain

• What CoQ10 is and why statins may deplete it

• Food and lifestyle tweaks that really do help, with or without meds

• The role of plant sterols (and how some of my clients have used them to avoid medication)

This isn’t about fear – it’s about understanding. If you’ve been prescribed statins, told your cholesterol is high, or you’re just trying to make sense of it all, this episode is for you.

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✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• My 28 Day Transformation Programme – starts 11th June
  ➤ hillstart.me.uk/transformation

• Follow me on Instagram: @hillstartnutrition

🎧 Subscribe to catch the full series on medications - next week we’re talking about Metformin and blood sugar. Don’t miss it!

In this final episode of the Momentum in May series, I’m diving into something that doesn’t always get the spotlight in health conversations: connection.

Yes, nutrition, movement and sleep are essential… but so is being with other people. Whether it’s phoning a friend, joining a local group, or dancing the night away with people who make you smile – connection is as nourishing as a good meal. And in today’s busy, digital world, it’s easy to forget how much we really need it.

In this episode, I explore:

• Why real human connection is vital for long-term wellbeing

• How disconnection can affect our nervous system, energy and mood

• Simple ways to create more connection in your life — starting this week

• How the world’s longest-living communities prioritise community and belonging

• My personal commitment to more phone calls, real chats and in-person moments

💛 I’m also sharing more about my 28 Day Transformation Programme, starting on 11th June — the perfect next step if you’re ready to feel more energised, balanced and reconnected to yourself and your health. Head to hillstart.me.uk/transformation or message me directly @hillstartnutrition.

🎧 Listen now and take your final small step this May — it might just be the most powerful one yet.

✨ A big thank you to our sponsor Revive Active – I’m currently loving their Magnesium Complex, a beautifully formulated blend that supports sleep, stress, muscle health and energy. Use my code WENDY10 at reviveactive.com for 10% off your order.

In this episode of Fab Female Nutrition, I’m sharing the powerful truth behind real transformation: it’s not about being perfect – it’s about taking action, one small step at a time.

So often, we wait for the “right” time to start getting healthy – when life is quieter, when the kids are sorted, when we’ve got all the right gear or ingredients. But here’s the thing: small changes made consistently can lead to the biggest shifts in your energy, mood, and wellbeing.

Whether it’s swapping one afternoon coffee for a calming herbal tea or adding some chia seeds to your jam on toast, these tweaks are simple, doable, and make a real impact.

In this episode:

• Why waiting for the perfect time keeps us stuck

• How to start building healthier habits without overwhelm

• Examples of real changes I make with clients every day

• Your personal challenge to take one positive action today

• A reminder that progress isn’t about extremes – it’s about momentum

💛 Don’t forget – my 28 Day Transformation Programme starts on June 11th! If you’re ready to reset your energy, your routine, and your results, head to hillstart.me.uk/transformation or drop me a message @hillstartnutrition.

Thanks to my podcast sponsor, Revive Active, for supporting this episode. I’m currently loving their Magnesium Complex – a brilliant blend that supports sleep, energy, stress, and muscle health. Use my code WENDY10 at reviveactive.com for 10% off.

🎧 Ready to stop waiting and start changing? Hit play – and let’s take that first small step together.