Extra Healthy-ish
693 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsExtra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Here you'll get extra bits from your favourite guests, extra expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, extra tips and extra tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. It's all a bit extra. Extra Healthy-ish publishes a new episode Monday to Thursday. For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au
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Sex, nutrition and falling pregnant
October 31, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBNaturopath and nutritionist Belinda Kirkpatrick talks everything you need to know about getting pregnant from nutrition, sex and lifestyle habits. WANT MORE FROM BELINDA? Find out more about Belinda’s practice, books and courses, here, or via Instagram @bknaturopathy. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM...
Celeb chef Poh’s simple tips for simple cooking
October 30, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBCeleb chef Poh Ling Yeow is on a quest to live a simpler life. In this inspiring chat with host Felicity Harley, she shares her learnings, cooking tips and nuggets of life wisdom. WANT MORE FROM POH? You can find her new book, What I Cook When Nobody’s Watching (Pan Macmillan Australia, $44.95), here, and follow her on Instagram @pohlingyeow. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at ...
Dr Lurve answers popular relationship Qs
October 26, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBSo, what are the most common questions a love and relationship coach gets asked? From infidelity to creating healthy boundaries, Dr Lurve answers them all. WANT MORE FROM DR LURVE? Read more from Dr Lurve on Body + Soul, here. You can find her on Instagram @dr.lurve or via her site, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an id...
How to cope when you're falling apart
October 25, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThis ep is literally for everyone who needs a reminder on how to cope in (good times) and bad. Psychologist and author Erica Frydenberg discusses the art of coping, from the best and worst coping skills to how to build fortitude. WANT MORE FROM ERICA? Find out more about Erica’s book Coping in Good Times and Bad (Melbourne University Press, $32.99) here, or see her site, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and well...
What a surgeon wants you to know about your gut
October 24, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis episode is stacked with simple and, er, digestible gut health tips dished up by bariatric surgeon Dr George Balasis. WANT MORE FROM GEORGE? Find out more about George here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. On YouTube: Watch Body + Soul TV her...
Layne Beachley's pep talk for wellness seekers
October 23, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWellness seekers listen in! Seven times world surfing champ and Well Traveller host Layne Beachley chats about her new TV show and tried and tested tips for better wellbeing. WANT MORE FROM LAYNE? Find out more about Well Traveller here or on Instagram @well_traveller. For Layne, see her Awake Academy here or @laynebeachley. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or F...
Nifty cooking hacks to reduce food waste
October 19, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWant to reduce food waste and your grocery bill to boot? Cook and author Alex Elliott-Howery shares her top hacks. Bonus: you'll lose the guilt over throwing out food, too. WANT MORE FROM ALEX? Find out more about the cookbook The Food Saver’s A-Z (Murdoch Books, $49.99), here. For more on Sydney's Cornersmith Cooking School and cafe, see here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at...
Why focusing on “thriving” can supercharge your wellbeing
October 18, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWellbeing seekers listen up! Positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod discusses her new documentary How to Thrive, the concept of thriving, plus she shares her six pillars of wellbeing. WANT MORE FROM MARIE? For more information on the doco How to Thrive: a practical guide to happiness near you, including screenings, click here or check out Instagram @howtothrivefilm. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On so...
Tired ALL of the time? You may be nutrient deficient
October 17, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBTruth: many of us are vulnerable to falling short on vitamins and minerals. Dietician, exercise physiologist and diabetes educator Kate Save takes a deep dive into nutrient deficiencies. WANT MORE FROM KATE? Find out more about Kate Save, here, or catch her on Instagram @katesave. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for a...
A champion netballer on overcoming obstacles
October 16, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBNeed a hit of fitness (and life) motivation? NSW Swifts Co-Captain and Diamonds player Paige Hadley discusses how she tweaked her mindset throughout her career to overcome repeated injuries and obstacles. WANT MORE FROM PAIGE? You can watch the Aussie Diamonds in the Constellation Cup & England Series on Kayo - all info here. Or, on Instagram follow @aussiediamonds and @paigehadley. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and ...
COVID slump, tech neck: why work life is destroying your body
October 12, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBFitness trainer Danny Walker noticed the top complaint from his clients all stemmed from prolonged desk work. So, he launched a business to help navigate poor posture. He shares his remedies. WANT MORE FROM DANNY? Find out more about Danny’s health and wellness program, Frame Movement, here, or follow him on Instagram @dannywalkerfitness. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bod...
Cycle syncing can transform your health
October 11, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBCycle syncing is a buzzword for a reason - you can seriously boost your health, wellbeing and fitness. Nutritionist and naturopath Ruth Sladek explains exactly how to hack your menstrual cycle. WANT MORE FROM RUTH? For more on the Women’s Health for Endeavour Short Courses, click here. You can read Ruth’s B+S story here, and follow Ruth on Instagram @thesoulspace.love or @endeavourcollegeshortcourses. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital ...
Luke Hines’ healthy-ish cooking hacks
October 10, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBFitness and food expert, TV host and author Luke Hines is on a mission to make your meals as simple as, say, peeling a banana. In this ep, he shares his top cooking hacks. WANT MORE FROM LUKE? Check out his new show Cook With Luke on Sundays, 3pm on Channel 10. See here for more info. You can find him on Instagram @lukehines or via his site, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram...
Is it stress? Anxiety? Worry? How to tell the difference
October 09, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBOften the words stress, worry and anxiety are used interchangeably, but what is the difference? And how can we better manage each emotion? Clinical psychologist and Headspace App's expert Mary Spillane shares her advice. WANT MORE FROM MARY? Find out more about Headspace App, here. Or, see Instagram @headspace or @maryspillane_psychologist WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bo...
Why women are superior to men, according to a male doc
October 05, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBLook, most of us know that women are better than men (most of the time), but listen in as author, endocrinologist and geriatrician Dr Ricky Arenson explains why in this irreverent and intriguing chat. WANT MORE FROM RICKY? You can find Ricky’s book Women Are Superior to Men (New Insights Press, $22), here. Or, see his site, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_...
What does spiritually loose mean exactly?
October 04, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBHow do you define spirituality? Well, leadership coach, speaker and author Susan Pearse sums up her life's quest as “spiritually loose" and discusses how it looks in her life. WANT MORE FROM SUSAN? You can find Susan’s new book Spiritually Loose (Hay House, $26.99) on her website, here. Follow her on Instagram @susanmpearse and on Facebook, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram...
Are you in need of a fitness reset? We thought so...
October 03, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBFact: we all need to mix-up our fitness routine every so often. Fitness expert and owner of Stepz Fitness Sam Waller shares everything we need to know about when to tweak it, what to do and how to ensure long-term results. WANT MORE FROM SAM? Find out more about Stepz Fitness, here, or via Instagram @stepzfitness. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. ...
What a freak accident teaches you about living
October 02, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThis episode is guaranteed to inspire a better day. Artist, speaker and author Emma Carey, who was paralysed from the waist down after a freak sky-diving accident, shares her lessons in living a big life. WANT MORE FROM EMMA? For more on Emma’s book The Girl Who Fell From the Sky (Allen & Unwin, $32.99), see here, or get more inspo via her Instagram @em_carey or site, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellnes...
Elle Halliwell is living proof you can find balance in life
September 28, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBPicture this: you’re feeling well one day, told you have blood cancer the next. Journalist, author and speaker Elle Halliwell shares her long battle with leukaemia and how she makes sure she’s still thriving today. WANT MORE FROM ELLE? Find out more about Blood Cancer Awareness Month via the Leukaemia Foundation, here. You can follow Elle on Instagram @ellehalliwell or via her site, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose...
Be your best self (nifty advice from ancient philosophers)
September 27, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBJournalist and author Bridget Delaney gives listeners a lesson in how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help you deal with an overwhelming and stressful life...and be a better person. WANT MORE FROM BRIDGET? You can grab Bridget’s book Reasons Not To Worry (Allen & Unwin, $24.99), here. Follow Bridget on Twitter, here, or see her writing via The Guardian, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness...
What to know about allergies
September 26, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBGeneticist and nutritionist Dr Denise Furness shares everything you need to know about allergies, and how nutrition and a healthy gut can help fight the pesky symptoms. WANT MORE FROM DR DENISE? Find out more about Dr Denise, here, and for more info on eating a high-fibre diet, click here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. G...
How to do a full body overhaul in 8 weeks
September 25, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBCelebrity fitness trainer Chief Brabon is a pro at body transformations and dishes out his best advice on how to transform your fitness, health and body in eight weeks, the healthy way. WANT MORE FROM CHIEF? Find out more about Chief’s fitness program Skwod, here. Or, follow him on Instagram, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok...
Heartbreak High’s Chloé Hayden on navigating neurodiversity
September 21, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWhat is it really like to grow up neurodivergent? Disability advocate, author and Heartbreak High’s Chloé Hayden shares her inspiring story on how she navigates life with meltdowns and shutdowns and everything in between...an episode guaranteed to make you smile. WANT MORE FROM CHLOE? You can find Chloé’s new book Different, Not Less (Murdoch Books) via her website, here. For an instant mood boost see her Instagram @chloeshayden or Youtube channel, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL...
The neuroscience of self-love
September 20, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBNeuroscience whiz and host of hit podcast Do You F*&^ing Mind, Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa takes a deep dive into how our brain works and its link to self-love, self-worth and happiness. WANT MORE FROM ALEXIS? Check out Alexis’ new book The Neuroscience of Self-Love (Affirm Press, $29.99), here. Or, follow Alexis on Instagram @alexispredez. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram ...
Deliciously Ella: how to eat plant-based on a budget
September 19, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBAre you one of the 2.1 million people who follow Deliciously Ella on Instagram? Real name, Ella Mills. The British food writer shares her top hacks on how to live a plant-based life. WANT MORE FROM ELLA? To hear today's full interview, where Ella discusses how to eat plant-based on a budget...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can grab Ella’s new book How to Go Plant-Based (Hachette, $34.99) here. See her Instagram here or website here. WANT MORE B...
What does it take to be a successful sportswoman?
September 18, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWith the AFLW season underway, Sydney Swans AFLW co-captain Maddy Collier chats about her career, life as a female sportsperson and what she hopes the future will look like. WANT MORE FROM MADDY? Find out more about Maddy on Instagram @maddycollier or via the Sydney Swans @sydneyswansAFLW. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got ...
Sex, drugs and Buddhist monk
September 14, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAuthor and speaker Luke Kennedy has done it all - sex, drugs and, well, he nearly died. While on holiday in Thailand, a chance meeting with a Buddhist monk after an horrific motorbike accident prompted him to examine his debaucherous life and discover the true meaning of why we exist. WANT MORE FROM LUKE? You can grab Luke’s book, Sex, Drugs and a Buddhist Monk (Gelding Street Press, $32.99), here, follow him on Instagram @lukeskennedy, or find him online here. WANT MORE BODY...
Dr Libby on how hormones control (just about) everything
September 13, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBLadies, how much do you really know about your hormones? A lot of us know very little. Enter nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver who discusses what they are exactly, how they work and why yours might be imbalanced. WANT MORE FROM DR LIBBY? Find out more about Dr Libby’s upcoming live event series, What’s Up With Your Hormones?, here. Or, follow her on Instagram at @drlibby and online here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital ...
The surprising link between gut health & weight loss
September 12, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBNutritionist and podcaster Bec Miller on how to take a holistic approach to weight loss, and why examining your gut health is one of the first places to start. WANT MORE FROM BEC? Jump on her Health with Bec website, here, or follow her on Instagram @health_with_bec. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episo...
How Melissa Leong stays healthy(ish) in her food world
September 11, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBMasterchef co-host and food critic Melissa Leong on how she manages her health, nutrition and mental health while living in a wonderful (busy) world of food. WANT MORE FROM MELISSA? Find out more about Melissa’s new kid’s book A Taste Adventure (Five Mile Books, $18.75), here. Catch her on Instagram @fooderati or via her blog, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @b...
The rise of femtech
September 07, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBWe’re celebrating Women’s Health Week on Extra Healthy-ish and joining host Felicity Harley from the UK is femtech entrepreneur Tania Boler. She discusses the rise of femtech and how she navigates her own health and wellbeing within her busy entrepreneurial life. WANT MORE FROM TANIA? For more on Tania’s business, Elvie, see here or via Instagram @elvie. You can follow Tania @tania.boler. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose...
Are you addicted to love?
September 06, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWe’re celebrating Women’s Health Week on Extra Healthy-ish. On this ep, psychotherapist Diane Young discusses love addiction - what is it, what fuels it, how to recognise the cycle and how to create healthier relationships. WANT MORE FROM DIANE? Find out more about Diane via South Pacific Private, here, or via her website, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodya...
The most common fertility Qs answered
September 05, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBWe’re celebrating Women’s Health Week at Extra Healthy-ish and on this ep highly respected fertility clinician Leah Hechtman answers the most common fertility questions women - and men - have. WANT MORE FROM LEAH? Find out more about Leah at the Natural Health and Fertility Centre, here, or via Instagram @leahhechtman or Facebook, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at...
Unpacking the mental health gender gap
September 04, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWe’re celebrating Women’s Health Week on Extra Healthy-ish. On this ep, managing director of Positive Minds Australia Madhavi Nawana Parker takes a deep dive into Liptember’s new research on the mental health gender gap and shares her wisdom on how to boost your wellbeing every day. WANT MORE FROM MADHAVI? Want to get involved in Liptember? For more on the campaign and research, see here. You can find out more about Madhavi’s work at Positive Minds Australia, here. WANT MORE ...
Taryn Brumfitt’s positive body image tips (for adults & kids)
August 31, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBHave you seen the documentary Embrace (it’s on Netflix FYI)? The filmmaker and author Taryn Brumfitt is back with one for the kids. On this ep, she discusses her Embrace Kids and creating positive body image both within yourself and yours kids. WANT MORE FROM TARYN? Embrace Kids is screening now around Australia, see here for more info. Or, visit the Embrace Kids Hub, here. You can find Taryn on Instagram @bodyimagemovement. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandso...
How to help a friend who’s battling cancer
August 30, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBBrisbane-based designer Jane Elliott might be living with stage 4 cancer, but that hasn’t stopped her entrepreneurial spirit. She discusses launching her business Brighter Day and shares her learnings on how to help a friend who’s battling cancer. WANT MORE FROM JANE? Find out more about Jane’s business, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebo...
Cookie Diet, Baby Food etc: the all-time worst fad diets
August 29, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBHeard of the Baby Food Diet? What about the Cookie Diet? Join nutritionist and author Sally O’Neil aka The Fit Foodie as she breaks down some of the most ridiculous diets her clients have quizzed her about … and how to actually eat healthy-ish (cookies included). WANT MORE FROM SALLY? For info on Sally’s new coaching app, Status 8020, check out @status.2080 on Instagram. For more on The Fit Foodie, see @thefitfoodieblog and her website. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head t...
MAFS Mel Schilling on building deep confidence
August 28, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBMAFS’s relationship expert Mel Schilling shares her tips on how to cultivate deep confidence, and discusses the one time during MAFS she struggled with a crisis of confidence. WANT MORE FROM MEL? Mel’s new book The C Word (Confidence) (Murdoch Books, $32.99) is out now - more info here. You can find Mel on Instagram @mel_schilling1 or see her website, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On soc...
How do you cope when fear controls you?
August 24, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBAs a new mum, life coach and mental health advocate Tammy Hewitt’s let fear take over her. She shares her learnings from facing her fears head-on, the skills that helped her along the way and her new campaign, Kick Fear In The Butt. WANT MORE FROM TAMMY? Find out more about Tammy’s campaign at Mumma Life Is Now, here, or via Instagram @mummalifeisnow_. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: ...
The rise of women’s circles
August 23, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBWomen’s circles have been experiencing a revival of late. Body + Soul columnist, author and life coach Jacinta Tynan discusses what they are, her experience with one and why we should all try them on for size. WANT MORE FROM JACINTA? You can read more of her articles here, or follow her on Instagram @jacintatynan. Jacinta’s book The Single Mother’s Social Club (Murdoch Books, $32.99) can be found here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily...
How habits can sabotage health (& weight loss) goals
August 22, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBNutritionist and CSIRO Total Wellbeing dietitian Pennie McCoy discusses the impact of behaviour - and habits - on a person’s quest to remain healthy-ish in life…with a byproduct of weight loss. WANT MORE FROM PENNIE? Find out more about the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for ...
Dr Libby Weaver's simple solutions for overcoming stress
August 21, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBShe’s back and talking about the topic she knows best: reducing stress in super-busy and overstuffed lives. Nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver shares her simple solutions for a more productive and inspiring day. WANT MORE FROM LIBBY? For more info on Dr Libby Weaver's upcoming live events see here, or follow her on Instagram @drlibby. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram a...
Why block training will end your fitness boredom
August 17, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBBFT education coordinator Mackenzie Blakey gives listeners a lesson in the importance of block training and its plethora of benefits from improving fitness levels, to strength and longevity. WANT MORE FROM MACKENZIE? Check out Body Fit Training, here, or via Instagram @bft_global. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? ...
How social media changes your friendships
August 16, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBSo, what sort of friend are you on social media? What about in real life? Dr Alexia Maddox is a sociologist of technology and Research Fellow at the Blockchain Innovation Hub at RMIT and studies how social media is changing our friendships…for the better. WANT MORE FROM ALEXIA? Find out more about Alexia’s research here, or you can befriend her on Twitter @alexiamadd. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellne...
A nutritionist's take on snacking (like, is it bad or good?)
August 15, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBAre snacks bad or good for your health - or both? Nutritionist, health scientist and media commentator Kristen Beck helps listeners get their unconscious snacking under control. WANT MORE FROM KRISTEN? For ideas and recipes on what to cook for breakfast, see Australian Avocados here. Find out more about Kristen via Instagram @kristenbecknutirion or see her website, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and well...
How to live authentically every day
August 14, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBSo, how do you know if you’re really living an authentic life? Well, authenticity coach and speaker Kat John discusses exactly that and how to determine your truth. WANT MORE FROM KAT? You can hear Kat’s soothing advice on Dustin Martin’s new fitness app, DRIP - click here. Make sure you follow Kat on Instagram @kat.john and check out her website, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Ins...
Sophie Green’s inspirational lesson in pursuing your passions
August 10, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBPassions: everyone talks about them but often we’re unsure of how to discover new ones. It took a health scare for author Sophie Green to realise hers was country music and she shares how she flipped it a side hustle. WANT MORE FROM SOPHIE? You can find out more about Sophie’s new book, The Bellbird River Country Choir (Hachette, $32.99), here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Ins...
A simple guide to owning your power
August 09, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWant to feel empowered to be authentically you? Listen in as entrepreneur, business coach and CEO of Powerful Steps Tory Archbold helps you recognise and own your personal power. WANT MORE FROM TORY? Find out more about Tory via Powerful Steps, here. Follow her on Instragam @powerfulsteps. Or see her Powerful Stories podcast, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul...
The rise of personalised nutrition
August 08, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThanks to the Human Genome Project and recent scientific advances, it’s now possible to eat that "perfect diet" that is specifically tailored to your genetic makeup. Geneticist and Nutrition Scientist Dr Carlotta Petti discusses the rise of personalised nutrition. WANT MORE FROM CARLOTTA? Find out more about Carlotta, here, or via MyDNA, here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at...
Dr Norman Swan’s wisdom on ageing
August 06, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBYes, we’ve stolen “Australia's most trusted doctor” Dr Norman Swan from the ABC for one episode only to discuss the most important actions you can take now to live longer, younger. WANT MORE FROM NORMAN? You can grab his book, So You Want To Live Younger Longer? (Hachette, $34.99), here. For more info on Norman, see the ABC here, or follow him on Instagram @norman.swan. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. ...