The Aurora Blueprint Podcast

The Aurora Blueprint is a podcast dedicated to transforming the conversation around weight, wellness, long-term health and women's health.

Hosted by Dr Ruth Blackham, bariatric and metabolic surgeon, each episode delivers clear, evidence-based insights into bariatric surgery, metabolic health, weight loss medication, hormonal balance, and life before and after surgery. The podcast combines medical expertise with compassionate, real-world discussion — helping listeners understand not just what their options are, but why they matter.


Topics covered include:

  • Bariatric and metabolic surgery explained
  • Weight loss medication: benefits, limits, and long-term considerations
  • Hormonal health, PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause
  • Heart health, metabolism, and disease prevention
  • Mental health, food relationship, and life after surgery
  • What sustainable weight loss really looks like

Whether you’re considering weight loss surgery, exploring medical weight management, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting reliable, doctor-led education about your body, The Aurora Blueprint offers practical strategies, honest conversations, and reassurance you can trust.


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What's the Latest?

"Can I safely get pregnant - and when is the right time?"

Join Dr Ruth Blackham and Dr Eman Al-Naggar unpack pregnancy after bariatric surgery - the timing, risks, benefits and what really matters for both mum and baby.

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