Alexis Fernandez wants YOU to live a bold life. Her tip: control your thoughts or they will control you. In this episode, the neuroscience whiz and host of hit podcast, Do You F*&^ing Mind?, talks to us about her new book, Be Bold: Manifest Your Dream Life. She shares simple tricks and science-backed advice on how to retrain your thoughts - and rewire your brain - to be the best version of you! WANT MORE FROM ALEXIS? To hear today's full interview where Alexis talks about how to set healthy ...
May 04, 2021•9 min
Body image and social media have a complicated relationship - studies confirm usage is correlated with body image concerns (check those out, here), yet other studies conclude following certain accounts can boost body image. So, how can we use it wisely to keep our body image in check? Maddy Tyers is an actor, TV presenter and author of picture book, When Anna Came to Stay, and has lived experience with an eating disorder. She shares advice we can all take heed of... *If this episode raises any c...
May 03, 2021•10 min
Pull out your dumbbells and fire-up your fitness apps, in this episode we’re talking strength training for anyone who needs a refresher, or those new to lifting weights. Former NRL player Ben Lucas is owner and director of Flow Athletic in Sydney and discusses the importance of lifting weights, must-do exercises, and the foods you should eat when you’re lifting. WANT MORE FROM BEN? To hear today's full interview, where Ben talks through the exact exercises for total body strength plus he shares ...
May 02, 2021•9 min
We can all thank TikTok for highlighting intriguing beauty trends and techniques, and right now facial cupping tutorials are having a moment in the, er, social media sun. In this episode, Body + Soul’s beauty editor, Kelsey Ferencak breaks down the trend: what it is, how it works and whether the benefits are really as good as botox (well, that’s what the internet reckons). A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS... Each Friday, Felicity (who uses the same cleanser she did when she was 25) and Kelsey (a bonaf...
Apr 29, 2021•8 min
In Australia's post-COVID world, many of us are struggling with anxiety. In fact, approximately one in four of us experience challenging anxiety, says Dr Jodie Lowinger, a psychologist, founder of The Anxiety Clinic and author of The Mind Strength Method. In this episode, Dr Jodie talks through anxiety - what it is and how it affects us all. Plus, she shares some excellent mind strengthening exercises to try today. WANT MORE FROM DR JODIE? To hear today's full interview, where Dr Jodie talks abo...
Apr 28, 2021•9 min
Dr Michael Mosley is a UK journalist, documentary maker and author of many international bestsellers including The Fast Diet, The Clever Guts Diet and Fast Asleep. He joins host Felicity Harley via Zoom from the UK to chat about, you guessed it, sleep. He shares some pretty alarming stats on Aussie sleep habits post-COVID, how lack of sleep can sabotage your health, plus he talks through awesome bedtime habits for you to try tonight. WANT MORE FROM DR MOSLEY? To hear today's full interview, wher...
Apr 27, 2021•10 min
Sure, veganism might be as popular as meat and three veg back in our grandparents' day, so if you’re still pondering this lifestyle, tune in. Heaven Leigh runs Sydney vegan restaurant and bar, Bodhi, and considering it’s Australia’s longest established vegan restaurant (it’s 30-years-old FYI), she knows what it takes to turn a regular diet into a plant-based one. She shares her expert advice on how to go vegan or plant-based. WANT MORE FROM HEAVEN LEIGH? To hear today's full interview, where Hea...
Apr 26, 2021•10 min
Our special guest on this ep is the fabulous Alison Stephenson, Body + Soul online editor. Ali shares her insights on our current health and wellbeing mindset, what you're reading and clicking on at bodyandsoul.com.au, and she discusses the wellness trends you need to know about...starting in the bedroom. Intrigued? Tune in... WANT MORE FROM ALI? To hear today's full interview, where Ali talks through a day in the life of the Body + Soul online editor plus the infamous dog-food diet story...sear...
Apr 25, 2021•9 min
Oh yes, Gwynnie has been at it again. This time, GP sparked outrage over her application of sunscreen in a video for US Vogue. In this episode, beauty editor and resident expert, Kelsey Ferencak and host Felicity Harley discuss what happened, the importance of slathering the right way, especially in the winter months, and the best sunscreen products to use. A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS... Each Friday, Felicity (who still uses the same cleanser she did when she was 25) and Kelsey (a bonafide expert...
Apr 22, 2021•9 min
Get this: it’s estimated we make around 35,000 decisions a day. Most of them are unconscious - habitual - yet every decision can alter not just your day, but your life’s trajectory. Diane Demetre is a life and conscious living coach and author of Master Mindset. She gives simple tips and advice on how to make awesome decisions and live a more fulfilled life...#dreamlife here we come. WANT MORE FROM DIANE? To hear Diane's full interview, where she takes a deep dive into the four key pillars of de...
Apr 20, 2021•9 min
Hold onto your headphones people...we’re about to boost your energy. Big time. Michele Chevalley Hedge is the author of Eat, Drink & Still Shrink, and gets why you’re SO tired all of the time. In this ep, the nutritionist discusses what energy is exactly, the science behind food as fuel, and why you need to make smart carbs your friend. WANT MORE FROM MICHELE? To hear Michele’s full interview, where she talks through the best energy boosting foods and the exact nutrients you may be deficient...
Apr 19, 2021•9 min
You win the morning, you win the day, reckons Christian Ralston. In this episode, the yoga teacher and movement coach talks through some simple exercises to do before your first coffee. Turn them into habits, he says, and every day will be happier and brighter. #winning WANT MORE FROM CHRISTIAN? To hear today's full interview, where Christian talks more about the mental health benefits of yoga and the pose most people struggle with...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods Find o...
Apr 18, 2021•9 min
In this episode, we pry into our beauty editor, Kelsey Ferencak’s bathroom cabinet. Well, not literally... she reveals what's in her beauty stash and gives the lowdown on what she uses from morning to night. Here, the products she talks about… Emma Lewisham Illuminating Brighten Your Day Cream $107 at Emma Lewisham La Roche Posay Anthelios Fluid SPF 50 $25.49 at Chemist Warehouse Kosas Concealer $42 at Mecca Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow $24 at Sephora Olio E Osso Balm Stick $43 at Mecca Everyday...
Apr 15, 2021•8 min
A niggly neck, sore glutes, tight hips, achy back...many of us suffer from some kind of everyday pain brought about by lifestyle (think sitting at the computer all day, social media overuse or a hardcore workout). Dr Leaver is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney and in this ep, he talks about what is pain exactly, how it affects females and males, and what we can do about it. WANT MORE FROM DR LEAVER? To hear today’s full interview, where Dr Leaver talks more about how...
Apr 14, 2021•8 min
Sure, Jules Sebastian might be married to Guy, but she’s every bit successful in her own right. The mum of two is a TV presenter, stylist, founder of The Sebastian Foundation and has a new book out called Tea & Honesty. In this episode, she shares the top things she does to keep her wellbeing in check from her daily habits to longer-term actions. WANT MORE FROM JULES? To hear today's full interview, where Jules talks about how motherhood changed her outlook on self-care and the top wellbeing...
Apr 13, 2021•10 min
How does your fridge look? Ordered? Packed with leftovers? Stuffed with wine and chocolate? Well, we're here to help get your fridge looking healthy and organised just like those Instagram influencers. Gemma Quinn is a professional organiser - the first Australian certified Marie Kondo consultant - and in this episode, she shares her tips and tricks for ultimate #fridgegoals. WANT MORE FROM GEMMA? To hear today's full interview, where Gemma talks more about how to emotionally navigate letting go...
Apr 12, 2021•9 min
We get it, private health insurance can be as exciting as Joe Biden on a dance floor (hint: not very), but when you get a windfall, well… move over Joe, it’s our turn now. In this episode, Lacey Filipich gives her tips, advice and hacks on picking the best cover for you. She’s the author of Money School: Become financially independent and reclaim your life, a financial educator, chemical engineer and TEDX speaker, so she knows sneaky ways to save money. WANT MORE FROM LACEY? To hear today's full...
Apr 11, 2021•8 min
In this episode, Body+Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak chats all things oils for your face and body... why we need them, the best types to use, when to apply them, and who should give them a miss. Plus, she chats through the best oil products to 'add to cart'. Go on, you know you want to. Well, here they are just in case... Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil from $32 at Adore Beauty Dermalogica Active Clearing Retinol Oil, $132 at Adore Beauty The Jojoba Company Skin Balancing Oil $39.95 at Th...
Apr 08, 2021•8 min
Elisabeth Shaw, the CEO of Relationships Australia NSW and a clinical and counselling psychologist, recently wrote an article for bodyandsoul.com.au titled Surviving Being Single in a Couple Obsessed World. Jump on and have a read, here. In response to the overwhelming feedback, we asked Elisabeth to dive a little deeper into this topic for our podcast. WANT MORE FROM ELISABETH? To hear today's full interview, where Elisabeth talks more about avoiding the single self-pity trap and how to navigat...
Apr 07, 2021•8 min
TV presenter Teigan Nash looks like she has the Instagram-perfect life - travels to exotic locations for work, is a regular on the red carpet and embraces hardcare adventures. Since 2018, she has been hiding an autoimmune disease (basically, it’s when the immune system attacks the body). In 2018, she was diagnosed with Crohn’s but it was only in late February that she announced her battle on social media. In her first interview since diagnosis, she reveals what an autoimmune disease actually is ...
Apr 06, 2021•8 min
If you think dropping a dress size in a week or going down a jeans size in 21 days is total B.S, well listen up. Kate Save reckons rapid weight can actually work. You can lose it - safely - and keep it off. She’s a dietitian, exercise physiologist, diabetes educator and CEO of Be Fit Food, and in this episode Kate puts forth a pretty convincing argument on how to lose weight fast. Really, she says, it all comes down to food. WANT MORE FROM KATE? To hear today's full interview, where Kate talks m...
Apr 05, 2021•8 min
Alex Bell is here to save you…from injury. That’s right, the Sydney-based physiotherapist and Lululemon Ambassador, who founded biomechanical assessment lab, The Running Room, is BIG on “prehabilitation”. In this chat, he shares his simple tips for preventing and overcoming injury for any workout - running, in the gym or simply walking the dog. Stop the niggle before it sidelines your workouts! WANT MORE FROM ALEX? To hear today's full interview, where Alex talks about how to improve your runnin...
Apr 04, 2021•9 min
In this episode, Body+Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak answers the questions you’ve always wanted to ask about beauty - do collagen supplements actually work? How often should we get facials? Plus more... 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 everything beauty. From the hottest trends to the tried and tested...
Apr 01, 2021•10 min
In one way or another, we all carry trauma - big or little - and it can manifest as anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, overeating, addiction, depression...and the list goes on. Yet, so many of us are unaware how stuck we are in the cycle of reactions and patterns that stem from these past traumas. Think about it: have you experienced a destructive relationship? How does that impact your behaviour in your current one? Do you get lost in muddy feelings of hurt and pain which result in toxic relation...
Mar 31, 2021•9 min
Narcissists: we all know one, have worked for one, shared a house with one or dated one - a person whose presence is powerfully and destructively isolating. Who work hard to appear strong, but mask a fragile self. Who suck the oxygen out of the room and energy out of you. You know it. Maggie Hamilton is Sydney-based author, social researcher and media commentator. She’s written a bunch of books including What Men Don’t Talk About, and her new book, When We Become Strangers, explores our increasi...
Mar 30, 2021•10 min
Next time you’re in a funk, perhaps take a look at what you’ve eaten that day, week or month. Yes, it’s really that simple: what you eat triggers certain areas of your brain which in turn affects your mood. It’s a burgeoning area of research called nutritional psychology, with studies linking certain ways of eating (hello Med diet) to increased wellbeing. Susie Burrell is one of Australia’s leading dietitians and holds a masters degree in Coaching Psychology so she’s got a unique background in b...
Mar 29, 2021•10 min
GOALS! Have you got a few jotted down? Do you actually hit them? Sometimes? Thought so. Setting goals is linked to self-confidence, autonomy and motivation. It’s so easy to set them, yet many of us suck at achieving them. Sam Wood is a one of Australia's top health and fitness experts and the brains, alongside his wife, Snez, behind the hugely successful online training platform 28 by Sam Wood. As well as juggling being a father to three girls, he runs a personal training studio, The Woodshed, i...
Mar 28, 2021•9 min
Tell us: do you want to improve your skin health? Well, look no further than what's going on in your gut. Often skin issues like dryness, acne and eczema can reflect a deeper imbalance in your so-called second brain. By simply improving your gut health, your skin will follow. In this episode, Body+Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferenacak chats about the link between our gut and our skin, and how improving gut health will improve skin concerns. Plus, what to eat, what to do and the best remedies for...
Mar 25, 2021•9 min
Endometriosis aka endo affects one in nine Australian women - yes, that might be you, your friend or perhaps your partner struggles with it. Intensively heavy periods, pulsing headaches, excruciating abdominal pain and painful sex are just some of the dibilating symtoms. It’s often hard to nail a diagnosis and there is no cure. Bridget Hustwaite hosts Triple J’s nighttime program, Good Nights, and has just written a book called How To Endo which blends her own experiences with tips and strategie...
Mar 24, 2021•11 min
You know that sense of calm you feel after meandering along a beach? Well, now there’s evidence proving that being surrounded by water can be wondrous for wellbeing. This area of research into so-called “blue health” is investigating the connection between blue spaces, climate and mental health. Vikki Weston is a full-time adventurer and entrepreneur, and the founder of She SUPs, an all-women’s stand-up paddleboarding community empowering women and girls. Vikki spends stacks of time surrounded b...
Mar 23, 2021•9 min
