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Healthy-ish

Hosted by Felicity Harley, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday.  For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au
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Brooke Blurton’s simple mental health message

Brooke Blurton is very clear on the trusty practices that help protect her mental health. The media personality and youth worker shares her non-negotiables for better wellbeing. WANT MORE FROM BROOKE? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her secret self-awareness...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Brooke & her Garnier adventures @brooke.blurton or on TikTok here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily ...

Nov 19, 20239 min

Mighty microgreens; bad grammar stress; romance scams

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austin chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about why bad grammar drives us mad (see story here ); the superpowers of broccoli sprouts (see study here ); catfishing on the rise (see story 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...

Nov 16, 20238 min

Let’s talk about the G-Spot, A-Spot & all other spots

People, we’re still confused about the G-Spot. Certified sex coach Georgia Grace discusses what the science says and how to locate all the other spots (A to the O) that can bring pleasure. WANT MORE FROM GEORGIA? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses the wonder of mindful sex...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find Georgia @gspot._ and catch her online here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of hea...

Nov 15, 202310 min

Why you need to stop chasing happiness & start nurturing grace

International bestselling author and journalist Julia Baird reflects on the concept of grace - what it is, how to appreciate it and tips to nurture it in your daily life. WANT MORE FROM JULIA? To hear today's full interview, where she chats about her health battles and the healing power of grace...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Julia’s book Bright Shining (Harper Collins, $34.99) see here . You can follow her @juliabaird . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head...

Nov 14, 20238 min

Cooking hacks to supercharge health benefits

Yes, the way you cook food can affect the quality of its nutrients. The Healthy Chef Teresa Cutter breaks down exactly how to cook food to max nutrition and boost your health. WANT MORE FROM TERESA? To hear today's full interview, where she chats about how to save money & still cook healthy food...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can grab her new book Simple Healthy Recipes here . Find her @teresacutter_healthychef or see her site here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Onl...

Nov 13, 20239 min

Pip Edwards on fitness & the tabloid’s “incredible figure” headlines

P.E Nation founder Pip Edwards shares her insights into her fitness philosophy, her workout routine and the pressure of having an “incredible figure”, according to the tabloids. WANT MORE FROM PIP? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses the importance of her tribe who keeps her mental health in check..search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You find Pip @pipedwards or via P.E Nation here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digi...

Nov 12, 202310 min

Celeb medical photo dumps; ingrown toenail vids; FOSO is the new FOMO

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austin chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about the new FOMO (see story here ); celebrity medical photo dumps; the rise of ingrown toenail videos (see story 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 ...

Nov 12, 20239 min

AFL superstar Trent Cotchin’s antidote to perfectionism

AFL superstar Trent Cotchin always wanted to be the best he could be, but striving for perfection came at a cost. In this ep, he discusses how he learnt to embrace imperfection with the notion of healthy striving. WANT MORE FROM TRENT? To hear today's full interview, where he shares his four rules for being a good human...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find out more about Trent’s book From The Heart (HarperCollins, $49.99) here or catch him @trentcotchin9 . WANT...

Nov 08, 202310 min

Signs you're working with a toxic person

Think you’re working with a psychopath? Well, psychopathy is more common than you might think. Best-selling author and researcher David Gillespie discusses how to spot them in the workplace. WANT MORE FROM DAVID? To hear today's full interview, where he discusses the importance of “psychopath treats”...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. His book, Toxic at Work (Macmillan, $36.99) is available here . For more info on David, try here . You can listen to David’s past Healthy-i...

Nov 08, 202310 min

Is the anti-inflammatory diet the secret to long-term health?

Inflammation is a hot topic in science and wellness circles, and as Professor Lauren Ball from The University of Queensland says, prevention comes down to diet. The advanced accredited practising dietician discusses inflammation and the best foods to fight it. WANT MORE FROM LAUREN? To hear today's full interview, where we take a deep dive into inflammation...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can read Lauren’s The Conversation article on inflammation here or find out m...

Nov 06, 202310 min

The snail girl era is the mental health reset you need

Bare minimal Mondays, snail girl era, quiet quitting…there’s a significant social media movement pivoting around slowing down. Associate Professor Dr Lena Wang from RMIT University explains how to embrace the snail girl era without losing your job. WANT MORE? To hear today's full interview, where she talks about how to embrace your snail girl era when your boss isn’t onboard...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find out more about Dr Lina Wang and her research here ...

Nov 05, 202310 min

Hot baths vs running; masturbation & skin health; #looksmaxxing

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austin chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about TikTok's #looksmaxxing trend (see story here ); a 30 minute hot bath vs running for health benefits (see study here ); masturbation and acne (see story here ). WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram a...

Nov 02, 20239 min

How to deal with the stress of the world

Yes, we’re feeling it too - the world is heavy right now. Clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Alissa Knight shares remedies for helping you deal with the uncertainty that's swirling around us. WANT MORE FROM DR ALISSA? To hear today's full interview, where she chats about how to tap into your stress XX...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find Dr Alissa via The Calming Suite here or @ australianpsychologistalissa. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandso...

Nov 01, 202310 min

How erotic fiction helped Jade May awaken her sexuality

Romance writer Jade May has long battled Crohn’s disease, which affected her approach to sex and relationships. She shares more about living with a chronic illness and how she reclaimed her sexuality. WANT MORE FROM JADE? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses erotic fiction...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Jade’s book Tempted by Eden (Wild Rose Press, $25) see here or catch her @authorjademay . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul...

Oct 31, 202311 min

So, what is the secret to a perfect weekly workout plan?

So, what is the secret to scheduling an effective weekly workout routine and sticking to it? Former athlete and ironwoman Nikala Rizzo shares her ingredients to nail a great week of exercise. WANT MORE FROM NIKALA? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to train for a triathlon...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Want to know more about Fitstop? See here or @fitstopfitness . For Nikala, see @nikala_rizzo . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul...

Oct 30, 20239 min

Why are we so obsessed with celebrity diets?

Get this: Google searches in the UK for Victoria Beckham’s diet have soared, up 669 per cent per cent since the launch of Netflix's Beckham documentary. So why are we so obsessed with what celebrities eat? Dietitian and podcast host Susie Burrell discusses… WANT MORE FROM SUSIE? To hear today's full interview, where she takes a deep dive into famous celebrities and what they eat...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Susie’s podcast The Nutrition Couch via...

Oct 29, 202310 min

Birkenstocks & crocs change feet; rise of rucking; muscly v nice men

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austin chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about how wide shoes can change your feet (see story here ); the rise of rucking; why nice men don’t always finish last (see story 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...

Oct 26, 20239 min

Curious about kink? Some low-key ideas for sexual play

Researcher, TikTok sensation and author Esmé Louise James gives us a lesson in the history of kink and how to incorporate kink into your sexual play. Don’t worry, the ideas are for beginners. WANT MORE FROM ESME? To hear today's full interview, where she chats through some myths around kink...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Esmé’s book Kinky History (Pantera Press, $34.99) here . For her brilliant TikTok advice see here , catch her on Instagram @esme....

Oct 25, 202310 min

Why self-fidelity is the real self-care

We’re going deep in this episode…consultant and author Cassandra Goodman talks about the importance of self-fidelity, how to understand the multiplicity of your mind and connect with each part of “yourself”. WANT MORE FROM CASSANDRA? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to be true to you...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can download a FREE copy of Cassadra’s book Being True here or listen on Audible here . For more info see her site here . WANT MO...

Oct 24, 202310 min

P Mami’s simple food equation is genius

Food is meant to be an act of self-care, says the Founder of Plant Mama and Pasta Clubs Jenna Holmes aka P Mami. She shares her simple equation for cooking and healthy eating. WANT MORE FROM JENNA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how she turned her career dream into a reality...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Jenna’s book With Love, Chaos & Rigatoni (Penguin, $35) here . Catch her @plantmama_ or for more on her Pasta Club’s see he...

Oct 23, 202310 min

The quickest workout to build a strong body

Chontel Duncan chats through the quickest-ever weekly workout to build a strong body. The sports nutritionist and PT shares the best foods and supplements to build strength. WANT MORE FROM CHONTEL? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how to build confidence in the gym...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can catch Chontel on Instagram @chontelduncan or TikTok here , or see her site here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your da...

Oct 22, 20239 min

Coffee for weight loss; ultra processed food addiction; make-up free ageism

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austin chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about make-up free ageism (see story here ); the rise of ultra processed food addiction (see study here ); coffee for weight loss (see story 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...

Oct 19, 20239 min

Anti-procrastination hacks from a super-successful author

International best-selling author Holly Ringland (FYI: she wrote The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart) shares the tricks she's learnt to combat procrastination, most of the time. WANT MORE FROM HOLLY? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how she uncovered her inner fan...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Holly’s new book The House That Joy Built (HarperCollins $29.95) here . Catch her @hollygoeslightly or via her site here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?...

Oct 18, 202310 min

Is energy healing legit or B.S?

If you’re curious about how energy flows within your body, Dr Sarah Jane Perri is here to give you the answers. The chiropractor and yoga/ meditation teacher discusses energy work and how the body stores emotions. WANT MORE FROM DR SARAH? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses the mystery and science of energy work...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Spinal Energetics here or on Instagram @spinalenergetics . You can follow Sarah @drsarahjan...

Oct 17, 202310 min

Jana Pittman on why short workouts are her jam

Former Olympian and mum of six Jana Pittman knows it’s super-hard to schedule exercise, so she shares her top tips for fitting in movement however you can. WANT MORE FROM JANA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares what she’s learnt through her years of competitive sport...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can follow her Australian Banana antics @janapittmanofficial or read more about her on B + S here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com...

Oct 16, 202310 min

Delta Goodrem’s health habits are refreshingly simple

Delta Goodrem lives a pretty intense life from touring to shooting movies and everything else in between. She shares how her approach to health and wellbeing has come full circle. WANT MORE FROM DELTA? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how she’s bounced back from her health battles...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Delta @deltagoodrem or via TikTok here , or see her site here . For more on the Fight With Care initiative, see here . W...

Oct 15, 202310 min

Best foods for sleep; star signs most likely to cheat; nutrition prescriptions

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austin chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about the best foods for better sleep (see story here ); food prescriptions (see story here ); the star signs most likely to cheat (see story 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_a...

Oct 12, 20238 min

Pia Miranda on learning not to care what others think

Actress and author Pia Miranda opens up about how experience, fame and age has boosted her confidence and empowered her to be happy with who she is today. WANT MORE FROM PIA? To hear today's full interview, where she talks about navigating body image in the world of acting...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Pia’s book Finding My Bella Vita (Hachette, $34.99) here . You can follow Pia @_paimiranda . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com...

Oct 11, 20239 min

Is therapy-speak ruining your relationship?

Therapy speak has taken over the internet. Psychotherapist and relationship expert Lissy Abrahams discusses its rise - what it is, how to use it and why it can damage your relationships. WANT MORE FROM LISSY? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to manage the mental load before you burn out...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Lissy’s new online course Fight Less, Love More see here . You can find Lissy’s book Relationship Reset here , see her...

Oct 10, 202310 min

The Millennial Therapist on discovering your best self

Existential psychotherapist and author Dr Sara Kuburic AKA Instagram’s popular therapist @millennial.therapist discusses why finding “your self” is the path to radical healing. WANT MORE FROM SARA? To hear today's full interview, where she chats about ...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Grab Sara’s new book It’s On Me (Hachette, $32.99) here . You can follow Sara @millennial.therapist , on TikTok here , or see her site here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyand...

Oct 09, 20239 min
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