Kathryn Nicolai has a special gift. She can put you to sleep… just with her voice. The US-based meditation and yoga teacher has turned that special gift into a globally successful podcast, with millions of downloads world-wide. Kathryn has recently turned her audio tales into a real-life book, and she has some fascinating reasons why bedtime stories work just as well as adults as they do on children when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep You can find Kathryn Nicolai on Instagram at @nothi...
Oct 06, 2020•8 min
This former TV presenter swapped the bright city lights for a quieter existence in Byron Bay, but that doesn’t mean her life is idyllic. Magdalena suffered from a little-known but widely experienced thing called postnatal depletion and it inspired her to get back to basics when it came to many things - but mostly food. She shares why our culture doesn’t give new mums the time and space they need, but also shares the absolute best gift you can give anyone who’s just given birth. And no, it doesn’...
Oct 05, 2020•12 min
Luke Zocchi knows what it’s like to want to get rid of stubborn belly fat, but even for the Centr coach and Thor’s personal trainer there is no ~one~ exercise, or ~one~ easy diet fix, that can spot reduce. Instead Luke shares how a more holistic - and sustainable - approach to diet and exercise is the answer, and why abs really are made in the kitchen - even for him. You can find Luke on Instagram at @zocobodypro and online via the Centr app here. You can join the conversation, or drop us a ques...
Oct 04, 2020•11 min
Tash Sefton may be better known for our #OOT posts and how-to style videos on Instagram, but the style influencer and artist has a secret passion: she loves to run. And despite not calling herself ‘a runner’ - even now - the mother of two hits the pavement daily. Tash explains why she turned her back on Pilates, why running works for her better, and how it’s quite literally ‘changed her life’. If you think you’ll never be a runner… she’s got a powerful message for you. You can find Tash on Insta...
Oct 01, 2020•10 min
At-home facials have some a long way since your Ten-O-Six toners and Biore pore strips (although, fun). But even with the best skincare products at home, it’s hard to get that post-facial glow that you get from an in-salon treatment. Renowned Sydney facialist Diandra Pilitano dialled in to share her advice for recreating the magic at home, and her biggest tip, surprisingly, costs exactly zero dollars. Something Old/Something New: Kelsey: Frank Body Booty Drops $17.95, at Frank Body Ali: Fenty Be...
Sep 30, 2020•11 min
Sjarna Elise Earp has an Instagram following that is hard to fathom. 1.6 million people look to her feed for yoga, travel and holistic health inspiration. Sjarna (pronounced See-ar-nah) seems oddly unaffected however by her social media fame, as we found after speaking to her from her on the eve of her first book’s debut, in her childhood home on the central coast of New South Wales. Sjarna makes a case for shrugging off the body-shamers, and finding inner calm on the yoga mat. And according to ...
Sep 29, 2020•14 min
The Bachelorette will look a little different in 2020, thanks to sister duo Elly and Becky Miles sharing the rose-giving spotlight. And in today’s chat, the down-to-earth duo are surprisingly candid about their body insecurities prior to filming, why they love to work out for their mind as much as for their physique, and share the hilarious hybrid workout that kept them sane during crazy days of filming. But… before you dive into today’s chat with 2020’s effervescent pair please do yourself a fa...
Sep 28, 2020•8 min
Elly Miles and Becky Miles are making Bachelor history, as the first sister duo to be The Bachelorette. Elly has previous experience of the reality TV franchise (having been a contestant on Matt Agnew’s season of The Bachelor), but both women were refreshingly open and positive about their recent experience of getting to dish out those roses. And by sound of things, they’re equally loved-up at the end of it. COVID-shmovid! This is the first part of a two-part chat with Elly and Becky, and they o...
Sep 27, 2020•10 min
Lindy Rama-Ellis is on a crusade of sorts… to empower women to take better care, down there. The model, entrepreneur, and mother of four has recently launched a range of vaginal skincare products, called Fig Femme, to help women to the Australian market… and people are talking about it. Lindy spoke to us from Bali about why we should be celebrating this essential part of the female body, and why it was the natural next step for her. You can find Lindy on Instagram at @lindyklim and find out more...
Sep 24, 2020•10 min
Nothing feels like summer like getting walking out the door WITHOUT a jacket. Or wearing sandals. Or heck, both even. But baring skin that has been hidden under winter layers for months has its drawbacks. Which is where a good fake tan comes in. Emphasis on the good. Because there’s a lot of bad fake tan out there. Today, Ali drills Kelsey on her pro faux-glow getting tips, and learns a LOT about everything she’s been doing wrong. Each Thursday, Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo (who, by her ...
Sep 23, 2020•15 min
Are you in an exercise rut? If you are being diligent about sticking to your workout routine, but have stopped seeing results you may have plateaued. Drew Harrisberg knows all about this. He’s a plant-fuelled, exercise physiologist and has figured out how to keep your body guessing… which in turn means you can continue to chase down those health goals. Whatever they may be! You can find Drew on Instagram at @drews.daily.dose and online here. You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, ...
Sep 22, 2020•9 min
Snacks are glorious, snacks are joy-giving, and snacks are a glorious way to procrastinate… If you love snacking, you might want to check in if you’re doing it right. Jacqueline Alwill, accredited nutritionist behind The Brown Paper Bag, knows the difference between a good snack, and a not so good snack. Here, she shares her go-to snack ideas, as well as the snacking schedule that will keep you satisfied, happy and away from the pantry late at night… You can find Jacqueline at The Brown Paper Ba...
Sep 21, 2020•9 min
Most Australians know Layne Beachley. They know her big smiles and triumphs in the world of professional surfing. But do they know the mental health battles that held her back, even when she was at the top of her game? Layne is now launching her own platform for others to overcome their inner demons, and she speaks about how she’s channelled these negative feelings into a force for good. You can find Layne Beachley’s Awake Academy online here, and follow her on Instagram at @laynebeachley You ca...
Sep 20, 2020•7 min
Ever get the feeling that you’re even though you might be physically present, your mind - and energy levels - are somewhere else entirely? This is the premise of ‘presenteeism’ - and thanks to the joys of COVID we’re experiencing something of a pandemic of this, especially ‘e-presenteeism’. Clinical psychologist and CEO of Relationships Australia NSW Elisabeth Shaw joins us to explain why this is happening, what it means for your mental health, and how to curb it. You can find Elisabeth online a...
Sep 17, 2020•7 min
Alexis Fernandez is someone who cares as much about her physical strength as her mental strength. She’s a Sydney-based trained Pilates teacher and personal trainer who also just happens to be undertaking a masters in neuroscience - which means she’s as obsessed with training your brain as she is training your body. She explores how the two sides of the same coin intersect in her popular podcast called Do You F*cking Mind, and has some sage advice for those thinking they can meditate their way to...
Sep 15, 2020•10 min
If you loathe asking your flatmates, your family, your partner or heck, just even yourself ‘What should we have for dinner’ every night… this could be something of a magic trick. Sally Obermeder and her sister Maha Corbett both love to cook - but even they found the daily grind of cooking dinner each night was becoming not just a chore but something to avoid. So.. they created a way to cook a week’s worth of healthy and delicious mid-week dinner’s in just two hours. Sounds like wizardry, but the...
Sep 14, 2020•10 min
Chiropractors nationwide have seen a marked increase in the number of back, neck and shoulder complaints since many Australians started working from home. The culprit? It’s not necessarily what you think. Andrew Richards, founder of the Well Aligned Cammeray clinic explains why it’s not just your at-home set up that may be to blame. You can find Andrew online here, or follow him on Instagram at @wellalignedcammeray You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Austral...
Sep 13, 2020•7 min
Turia Pitt is a woman who needs no introduction to most Australians. On the eve of the launch her new book, we spoke to Turia about the eternal question - how do we get happier? She shares her own experience of happiness, what she learnt in the process of writing this - her third book, and also the daily habit she does without fail to put herself in the best mindset possible. You can find Turia on Instagram at @turiapitt, and you can find out more about her new book Happy & other ridiculous ...
Sep 10, 2020•7 min
Some skincare ingredients gain what seems like cult status pretty quickly… but what does it all mean? And what will the products that slap these buzzy words on their bottles actually do for your face? Kelsey and Ali dissect one of the buzziest on the block, niacinamide and ask Instagram’s favourite skin scientist Lab Muffin to weigh in with her thoughts, too. Each Thursday, Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo (who, by her own admission, is no beauty expert) and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Fe...
Sep 09, 2020•12 min
This woman did. Shannon Harvey decided to play guinea pig, and see if practising ‘mindful meditation’ every day, for a whole year, would deliver the mental calm and clarity she so badly needed. The results surprised even her. You can find Shannon on Facebook at @theconnectiondocumentary and online here. You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsou...
Sep 08, 2020•7 min
In part two of our chat with Body+Soul cover star Jesinta Franklin, the new mum gets refreshingly honest about the need to admit we can’t do it all - and how dangerous keeping up the facade of ‘doing it all’ really is. Be sure to listen to yesterday’s episode with Jesinta to hear how her once-regimented exercise routine has changed… for the better. You can find Jesinta on Instagram at @jesinta_franklin You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook p...
Sep 06, 2020•7 min
Jesinta Franklin has worn many hats over the years - beauty queen, TV presenter, advocate and catwalk model, but it’s her new role as mum to six-month-old daughter Tallulah that has had the biggest impact on her life. In this first of our two-part series with Jesinta, she speaks frankly (see what we did there?) about how her once strict exercise and nutrition habits has been thrown out the window, and the ‘huge journey’ she’s been on with her sleep, and why it’s ok to say you’re not coping. You ...
Sep 05, 2020•9 min
Is breaking up with a mate the last frontier of boundary setting? We’re happy to end a romantic relationship when it’s not working, or leave a toxic job, but what of our platonic relationships? Dr Hannah Korrel thinks it’s time to apply that same sense of empowerment to our friendship circles too. Here, she outlines why we often don’t put ourselves first in a friendship, and how to tell if it’s time to say goodbye. You can find Dr Korrel at @nobullpsych on Instagram or online here. Her book, How...
Sep 03, 2020•16 min
Is colouring your hair something that should really be left to the professionals? That is the beauty conundrum we’re answering in today’s episode of Healthy-ish. We ask the experts, including Kelsey’s mum (you’ll see why!), if DIY box dyes are the cost-effective and convenient solution they appear to be. Curious? You can check out the at-home dye kits that we touch on from Melbourne’s BODA salon, here. Something Old/Something New: Kelsey: Ipsum Best Skin Cleansing Oil Balm $32, at Ipsum Ali: Wel...
Sep 02, 2020•18 min
Hands up if you struggle with meditation? It can feel in health and wellness circles that everyone’s espousing the benefits of meditation… but, let’s face it. It’s hard. Elise Catchlove is the founder of By Catchlove meditation school in Brisbane, and she believes that the Vedic form of mediation is a way into this inner calm, for all of us. You can find Elise Catchlove on Instagram at @bycatchlove or online here. You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australi...
Sep 01, 2020•8 min
How do you know if you’re eating just a little bit more than you should, or if you have a binge eating problem? Accredited practising dietitian and nutritionist helps us figure out the difference (because, let’s face it, with many of us working in close proximity to our fridges now, it’s a hard to know…), and also how we can get in touch with our appetite through intuitive eating. She’s been there, so she knows. You can find Lyndi Cohen on Instagram at @nude_nutritionist You can join the convers...
Aug 31, 2020•20 min
You may not think that TikTok is where your average chiropractor hangs out. But Dr Cody Hanish is not your average chiropractor. The Sydney based practitioner and founder of Combined Clinics in Sydney’s Darlinghurst has a whopping 2.2M followers on the social channel - and all thanks to his somewhat mesmerising videos of joint cracking - or ‘adjustments’ as he calls them. If you’re suffering from an aching back, or stiff shoulders, he’s also got some very doable ways to stay agile and pain-free ...
Aug 30, 2020•16 min
On top of everything else, keeping your love life together during lockdown can seem like a low priority. Conflict resolution specialist Anne Marie Cade sees it everyday - helping couples navigate separation and divorce amicably. Here, she shares why we’re finding time at home with our partners so testing, but also the simple way we future-proof our relationships (and not just the romantic ones) through a simple daily habit. You can find Anne Marie online here. You can join the conversation, or d...
Aug 27, 2020•10 min
Laser hair removal is costly, time consuming and sometimes embarrassing, so is a DIY at-home solution the answer to all our hair removal woes? Perhaps…. Kelsey and Ali dive into the at-home treatment that is growing in popularity amongst Aussie women, and perhaps not just because of COVID. Something Old/Something New: Kelsey: Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock Glossing Oil $31.95 at Oz Hair and Beauty Ali: RMS Master Radiance Base AU $48 (launches 15th September) at Mecca Each Thursday, Body+...
Aug 26, 2020•19 min
Yes, the glass really can be TOO full. Mindset coach Emily Chadbourne explains why being too positive can have serious knock-on effects to our mental health - not only for ourselves but also on those around us. Especially at this time. She also dives into the idea of mental fitness, and why reality is often our best bet. You can find Emily online here, and on Instagram at @emily_thatcrazysocalledthingcalledlife You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia F...
Aug 25, 2020•16 min
