In this episode, we explore Dr Barton’s personal low-carb journey, how he integrates lifestyle medicine into his sleep and lung practice, and how small changes—like breathing through your nose or taping your mouth—can improve sleep quality, reduce snoring, and even avoid CPAP machines in some cases.

We also dig into practical solutions for insomnia, circadian rhythm shifts, sleep trackers, sleeping tablets, and how your routine (and your mindset) shapes your sleep more than you think.

Whether you're struggling with snoring, waking up at 3am, or feeling exhausted despite a full night's sleep—this one is packed with tips to help you breathe better, sleep deeper, and live well.

🎧 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:

✔️ Dr Barton’s personal low carb story (and what made him go from skeptic to advocate)

✔️ How excess weight affects sleep and breathing—even without diagnosed conditions

✔️ Natural ways to reduce snoring (beyond CPAP)

✔️ The power of nasal breathing and why mouth taping works

✔️ What your circadian rhythm has to do with insomnia

✔️ Why consistent sleep-wake times matter more than you think

✔️ The pros and cons of sleep trackers and sleeping tablets

✔️ How Dr Barton uses light therapy glasses to support his sleep during winter

✔️ Tips for waking up feeling refreshed—even if you think you haven’t slept

🔗 MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

• Dr Barton Jennings: https://www.lungandsleep.com.au
• YouTube Channel: @LungSleep
• Buzzpod & Night Shift sleep positioners
• Light therapy glasses: https://www.re-timer.com.au

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Prescribing Lifestyle: A Doctor’s Prescription for Lasting Weight Loss & Vibrant Health

Coming September 2025 — Pre-orders now open at www.mlcclinic.com.au

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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with the remarkable Dr. Dan Rubin—a Harvard-trained PhD, former NIH immunologist, transformational speaker, and author of Living with Purpose. At 85, Dr. Dan continues to coach, speak, and live with extraordinary vitality and intention.

We explore his incredible journey from cancer researcher to retirement reimagined—finding renewed purpose through coaching, teaching, and storytelling in his 70s and 80s. His message? “The best is yet to come.”

Whether you're navigating your own midlife shift, caring for ageing parents, or simply want to feel more alive in your daily life—this episode is for you.

🧠 Key Topics Covered:

• Dr. Dan’s story: from scientist to speaker and coach
• Finding purpose later in life
• The power of listening to your inner voice (and trusting it)
• How gratitude became the foundation of his life and legacy
• Why ageing doesn’t mean giving up—and how to reclaim joy at any age
• The importance of intergenerational relationships
• Advice for seniors (and anyone feeling stuck!)
• Practical ways to show up, stay engaged, and thrive

📘 About the Guest:

Dr. Dan Rubin is a biomedical scientist turned speaker and transformational coach who empowers seniors to live with joy, purpose, and gratitude. His book Living With Purpose is a heartfelt guide to thriving in the later years of life. He also recently released a children’s book titled The Adventures of Sammy Squirrel: Finding Purpose in the Forest, bridging generations through storytelling.

🌐 Connect with Dr. Dan:

👉 Visit www.danielrubin.net

🎁 Book a free 30-minute coaching session

📗 Order Living with Purpose

📘 Pre-order my book

Prescribing Lifestyle: A Doctor’s Prescription for Lasting Weight Loss & Vibrant Health

Coming September 2025 — Pre-orders now open at www.mlcclinic.com.au

📲 Stay connected

Instagram: @dr_charlton_lifestyle_gp

Facebook: Dr Charlton Lifestyle GP

Podcast: Prescribing Lifestyle

Website: www.mlcclinic.com.au

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I honestly can’t believe we’ve made it to 100 episodes of the Prescribing Lifestyle podcast!

This episode is a little different. I’m taking a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate—not just this milestone, but everything it represents: consistency, growth, courage, and the beautiful community we’ve built together 💚

Over the past year, I’ve shared conversations with inspiring guests and stories from my clinic that show how lifestyle changes—like nutrition, movement, sleep, mindset and breath—can truly transform lives.

But this week, I want to focus on something we don’t do enough: celebrating ourselves.

✨ In this episode, I talk about:

– Why celebration isn’t just fun—it’s necessary for motivation and mindset

– The 5 ways I celebrate my wins (and how you can too—no fancy party required!)

– Invisible wins that matter just as much as big ones

– The inner critic we all face—and why I keep showing up anyway

– What this podcast means to me, and what’s still to come

🎧 Whether you’ve made one small change, stood up for yourself, or simply kept going on a hard day—that’s worth acknowledging.

💬 I challenge you: What’s one thing you’ve achieved lately that you haven’t celebrated yet? Share it. Say it out loud. I’ll celebrate with you.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. And thank you for prescribing lifestyle, right alongside me.

— Dr. Avi

📘 Pre-order my book

Prescribing Lifestyle: A Doctor’s Prescription for Lasting Weight Loss & Vibrant Health

Coming September 2025 — Pre-orders now open at www.mlcclinic.com.au

📲 Stay connected

Instagram: @dr_charlton_lifestyle_gp

Facebook: Dr Charlton Lifestyle GP

Podcast: Prescribing Lifestyle

Website: www.mlcclinic.com.au

💌 If this episode spoke to you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or message me. I love hearing from you!