There’s a substantial increase in hesitancy around the COVID-19 vaccines - last month, a survey by the Australian National University found women aged in their 20s and 30s are the most vaccine-hesitant group (read more here). Now, with some European countries questioning - and banning - the AstraZeneca vaccine, where does that leave us in Australia? Dr Ginni Mansberg is a highly respected doctor, author of The M Word and a regular on Channel 7’s Sunrise & The Morning Show. Dr Ginni has worke...
Mar 22, 2021•9 min
HIIT, or high intensity interval training, is one of the most popular trends in fitness right now, and often the most misunderstood. So, what is it exactly and how can you milk it for max benefits? To give us a HIIT 101, fitness entrepreneur, Tiffiny Hall, joins Healthy-ish host Felicity Harley. You’re probably familiar with the infectious energy of Tiff, the author, journalist and television personality is about to launch a new activewear range. Plus, Tiff’s online health and fitness program, T...
Mar 21, 2021•8 min
In this episode, Body+Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak breaks down the non-surgical therapy called radiofrequency (RF) treatment. What is it? What area of the skin does it best target? What are the benefits? And, yes what we all want to know - does it actually work? A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS... Each Thursday, host Felicity Harley (who still uses the same cleanser she did when she was 25) and Kelsey (a bonafide expert with years of experience speaking to experts) get together to dissect ever...
Mar 18, 2021•8 min
Left your libido in the last decade? Or perhaps it’s raging like Piers Morgan after a Royal tell-all…but only for today. To help you make sense of - and renew - your sex drive, relationship expert and sexologist Dr Nikki Goldstein popped into Body + Soul HQ. Dr Nikki is a credible authority on love, sex, dating, romance and relationships. She appears regularly on Channel Seven, is a contributor to a string of popular publications and radio shows. She authored the book #singlebutdating, has her o...
Mar 17, 2021•9 min
Mel Greig recently wrote an article for Body + Soul titled Why I Finally Threw Out My Skinny Clothes (you can read it here) which resonated with many women. You may remember the 20-year media veteran from that ‘Royal Prank Call’ in 2012 which triggered her battle with deep depression. This was followed by a divorce, she lost her mum to pancreatic cancer, battled endometriosis, but through it all, kept moving forward. She now campaigns for body positivity. In this episode, Mel and host Felicity H...
Mar 16, 2021•9 min
Feeling overwhelmed, overstressed and overtired? Join the club. It took a car accident for Dr Amy Shah to realise she was too effing tired and something had to give. As a medical doctor and nutrition expert with training from Cornell, Columbia and Harvard Universities in the US, she devised a program to regain her energy and life, and she wrote a book about it. I’m So Effing Tired - A proven plan to beat burnout, boost your energy and reclaim your life draws on science and her work from helping ...
Mar 15, 2021•8 min
Joe Wicks is fitness royalty. The English PT became an international hero during the world’s first lockdown thanks to his daily PE with Joe classes on YouTube – which received more than 80 million views btw. The dad of two has just realised The Body Coach app, based on his iconic 90-day plan that aims to transform the way you think about fitness and build healthy habits in life. After waking himself up with a cold shower, Joe jumped on Zoom from London to chat with host Felicity Harley about mot...
Mar 14, 2021•8 min
From Vogue Australia, hosted by Jesinta Franklin and Remy Rippon, introducing the new 8 part podcast called Baby Steps. Baby Steps is a no-nonsense pocket fertility guide for anyone trying to have a baby. Jes and Remy talk to the experts on everything from obstetrics, fertility, miscarriage, loss and explore everything from IVF to egg freezing. Search Baby Steps Vogue Australia wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 13, 2021•8 min
Jewellery designer Samantha Wills looked like she had it all - a successful career, glamorous life in New York, celebrities like Drew Barrymore, P!nk and Taylor Swift wearing her exquisite pieces - not to mention a gorgeous boyfriend. Alas, appearances can be deceiving... In her new memoir, Of Gold and Dust, Samantha reveals how she found out her relationship was over because her boyfriend had not just one, but eight affairs. In this episode, the Sydney-based businesswoman talks about healing fr...
Mar 11, 2021•7 min
There’s a new contraption rocking the fitness world - it’s called a Rowformer and it fuses cardio training (the rower) with strength and resistance (Pilates). Michael Ramsey, the Melbourne fitness powerhouse responsible for bringing these out from LA to the Gold Coast as part of his new franchise, STRONG, gives host Felicity Harley the lowdown on this 50-minute workout. What the hell is it exactly? And why is it so deadly, but fun..? Want to know more? Check out their Instagram @STRONG or online...
Mar 10, 2021•9 min
Fitness mogul, Emily Skye, is one of the original influencers turned entrepreneurs - famous for sharing her real and raw experiences with her community of 15 million people worldwide. The mum of two regularly shares her workouts, kids, cellulite and stretch marks on Instagram, in particular. After giving birth (quickly) to baby number two, she was keen to share her return-to-fitness journey, too, so she made a program. And why not? In this episode, the delightful PT talks about returning to trai...
Mar 09, 2021•9 min
Want to know how to maintain a healthy gut, like, right now? Wondering if your G&T or beer habit is really causing more havoc than Donald Trump during an election? Confused about how a healthy gut actually functions? Tune into this ep. Healthy-ish host Felicity Harley chats with Christiana Velis, a gut nutritionist who is passionate about, you guessed it, the gut (among other things, of course). She specifically works with clients to help guide them through healing their microbiome and overa...
Mar 08, 2021•8 min
In this episode, host Felicity Harley welcomes health and fitness entrepreneur Michelle Bridges to celebrate International Women’s Day. As a true pioneer and an inspiration to many women (and men), the author and businesswoman is raw, vulnerable and honest about each decade of her life - talking about the good bits, the tough calls and the bumps in between. Be prepared to feel super-inspired. Check out her website for more inspo, or follow her on Instagram @mishbridges Join Body+Soul on Instagra...
Mar 07, 2021•9 min
Jordanna Levin knows a thing or two about manifesting her happiness. After all, her best-selling first book Make It Happen was all about it. But she also knows about feeling and dealing with heartbreak. In her second book, Higher Love, she writes about not only finding love, but breaking up, too. In this episode she shares her top tips for healing your heart rather than losing yourself to red wine and one night stands. You can find Jordanna online here, or on Instagram at @jordannalevin. Her boo...
Mar 04, 2021•9 min
It’s the Ayurvedic ingredient making its way into Western mainstream - hot on the heels of the trusty retinol. It’s called bakuchiol and it's touted as a natural alternative. So, what is it? Will it gift you glowing skin? And what are the best products to use if - yes - you want to add it into your beauty bag of tricks. Each Thursday, Felicity (who still uses the same cleanser she did when she was 25) and Kelsey (who is a bonafide expert with years of experience speaking to experts) get together...
Mar 03, 2021•7 min
In this raw and honest interview, the AFLW player and former gun netballer opens up about her mental health struggles. From captaining the Diamonds, to winning Commonwealth Games Gold, she once pushed herself too hard and it came at a huge cost…a break-down. In this episode of Healthy-ish, Layton shares her top learnings on building resilience and knowing when to ask for help. You can find Sharni on Instagram at @sharni_layton. Her new book, No Apologies ($29.99, published by Affirm Press), is a...
Mar 02, 2021•9 min
The “miracle pill”. What is it? Well, you’ll have to listen to this episode to find out. It’s also the title of a new book by UK investigative journalist, Peter Walker. His bug bear: our world of screens, rideshare apps and food delivery services have all but removed the need for significant movement in day-to-day life. Host Felicity Harley and Walker discuss his investigation into how a pandemic of inactivity - exacerbated by COVID-19 lockdowns - is causing the early deaths of five million peop...
Mar 01, 2021•9 min
Oh, only THE best runner in Australia joins Healthy-ish host Felicity Harley who quizzes Sally on all things running - getting started, injuries to watch out for, the best pre and post-run foods, and more. Sally Pearson is one of our greatest Olympians and regarded as one of the nation’s most successful track athletes of all time - the fourth fastest 100m hurdler in history. She has a gold medal, plenty of World Championship titles and an Order of Australia. This episode will inspire every level...
Feb 28, 2021•9 min
Jess Eva reckons the world is full of pricks - manipulative, lying and mean men and women - and the I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here star knows exactly how to emotionally quit them for good. In this episode, the radio and TV presenter sits down with host Felicity Harley to chat about her new book, Why Wouldn’t Ya?. She cuts through the B.S to discuss how to deal with someone else’s insecure and selfish behaviour - someone who treats you like shit and sucks every piece of energy out of you. Ove...
Feb 25, 2021•8 min
Everything you need to know about Vitamin C Vitamin C for your skin is like chocolate after a break-up - so good. In this episode, we’re going back to basics on this holy grail skin care ingredient. What is vitamin C exactly, how it works and we give you a quick rundown on the best products to buy. Each Thursday, Felicity (who still uses the same cleanser she did when she was 25) and Kelsey (who is a bonafide expert with years of experience speaking to experts) get together to dissect everything...
Feb 24, 2021•7 min
How are you feeling today? Melancholy? Content? Happy? You might have had 10 positive experiences in your day, but the one negative will stick like velcro. Don’t you hate that… So, how do we balance pessimistic thinking in a world that is so unsettled? How do we stop the vicious cycle of anxiety, worry and fear? How can we approach our day - our lives - with more optimism? In this episode, host Felicity Harley sits down with Kate James, a mindfulness coach and best-selling author to delve into h...
Feb 23, 2021•8 min
Medicinal mushrooms are having a moment and it’s time we all started guzzling them, reckons Lola Berry. The nutritionist, yogi and author joined host Felicity Harley to talk through the different types, their top health benefits and why they are magic for mental health. Want to know how to stuff more in your diet? Tune in. You can find out more about Lola Berry here or on Instagram. You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. If you’re...
Feb 22, 2021•8 min
Jono Castano is the personal trainer responsible for motivating actress Rebel Wilson during her “year of health” that overhauled her body and mind, and she reportedly lost 30kgs to boot. In this episode, host Felicity Harley quizzes the former soccer player about his motivational secrets for getting anyone's butt off the couch and into the gym. The owner of Acero Gym in Sydney shares his top tips and advice for finding your motivational sweat spot. I mean, what works for a Hollywood actress can ...
Feb 21, 2021•9 min
Happy 21st birthday Body + Soul! To celebrate this milestone, host Felicity Harley sits down with Sarrah Le Marquand, the editor-in-chief of Body + Soul and Stellar to discuss the ever-changing world of health and fitness over the past 21 years. They dissect the good, the bad and everything in between including how the wellness world moved from looking better naked to feeling better naked. You can pick up our birthday Body+Soul edition this Sunday inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday He...
Feb 18, 2021•9 min
In this episode of Healthy-ish, host Felicity Harley and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak talk through the hullabaloo over Jennifer Lopez’s recent claim that her ageless skin is thanks to olive oil not botox. So, what are the benefits of slathering olive oil on your skin? What skin types should avoid it? And will it really give you an ageless glow like JLo? Tune in to find out. Each Thursday, Felicity (who still uses the same cleanser she did when she was 25) and Kelsey (who is a bonafide...
Feb 17, 2021•7 min
What's the difference between a raw food diet and eating vegan? Is consuming food in its natural state better for your body? And where does a raw food vegan diet fit in? Who better to ask than raw food chef, Julie Mitsios, who gives lots of hints and tips on how to include more raw food in your day - vegan or not. In 2012, Julie opened the Earth to Table cafe in Bondi, the first raw, vegan, organic cafe in Sydney. While the cafe is now closed, Julie is on a mission to demystify the world of raw ...
Feb 15, 2021•9 min
Isabelle Silbery is a social commentator with a social conscience, well known for her honesty and vulnerability on relationships, motherhood and life. In this episode, the GoogleBox Australia star opens up about hitting rock bottom, digging deep and finding clarity in her life. Isabelle, who is regularly featured across both Body + Soul online and in our flipbook each Sunday, reveals three key things she worked through to enable her to push past her dark days and thrive. Warning: this episode co...
Feb 14, 2021•9 min
Taryn Brumfitt has made a career out of spreading the body positivity message around the world, and she’s pretty damn convincing. The filmmaker and speaker is fronting Cupid’s Undie Run, urging all Australians to, yes, run around their neighbourhoods in their finest undies. Don’t think you can? Well, listen to this and you may be convinced. The Adelaide-based author talks about her relationship with her own body image, and how you can learn to appreciate the skin you’re in by focusing on what yo...
Feb 11, 2021•8 min
In this episode of Healthy-ish, host Felicity Harley and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak talk tear trough fillers…yes, there’s actually an injectable treatment that can banish dark circles for good. Cue applause. So, what hell is it? How close to the eyeball does the needle actually go? What are the pros, cons and risks? That’s all discussed, dissected and expert advice given. Just think, you'll never need to buy an eye cream again. Each Thursday, Felicity (who still uses the same cleans...
Feb 10, 2021•8 min
Time management expert, Kate Christie, reckons she can save you about 30 hours of lost time a month. Yes, apparently we waste that much and more (social media, anyone?). So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, your life is outta control or you simply want to make better use of your days in 2021, Kate is your guru. In this episode, the Melbourne speaker, author and single mum of three, talks through a bunch of kick-arse - and easy - hacks to create more time in your day. You can find Kate Ch...
Feb 09, 2021•10 min
