Intuition, gut feeling, hunch - you know that instinct that kicks in about something being right or wrong. Well, it can be incredibly powerful especially if you tune in and use it to navigate decisions in life. Spiritual teacher, psychic reader and author of Brave: Courageously live your truth, Sheila Vijeyarasa gives expert advice on how to tap into your intuition and use it wisely. WANT MORE FROM SHEILA? To hear today's full interview, where Sheila chats about the importance of a spiritual too...
Jun 15, 2021•9 min
Dr Brad McKay is done with the wellness scene - charlatans peddling goods, sciencey-salespeople and marketing duping us into spending more money all in the name of better health. So, he wrote a book about it called Fake Medicine. In this ep, the host of Embarrassing Bodies Down Under discusses wellness influencers, quacks and his biggest pet peeve. WANT MORE FROM DR MCKAY? To hear today's full interview, where he discusses alternative therapies from homeopathy to oxygen therapy and reiki, and wh...
Jun 14, 2021•10 min
Running has brought Turia Pitt some of the highest highs and lowest lows of her life, but even after competing in an ultramarathon in 2011 that left her with severe burns to 65% of her body, she found the willpower to lace up her sneakers and run again. Here’s how she summons the motivation to run, and how you can, too. WANT MORE FROM TURIA? To hear today's full interview, where Turia shares her advice for getting through a crap day...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You ...
Jun 13, 2021•9 min
Body + Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak chats all things hair. In winter. When it’s cold. Freezing, in fact. When your hair starts feeling like it’s on a doll’s head, instead. Don’t you hate that. Kelsey shares her expert tricks to winterize your hair-care - stat. Plus, here are the products she mentions: Hair Rituel by Sisley La Creme 230, $125 Bread Beauty Supply Hair-Wash Gentle Milky Hair Cleanser, $31, Sephora My Soda Smooth Shampoo, $10, Woolworths A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS... Each Fr...
Jun 10, 2021•9 min
Casey Beros is a TV presenter and self-confessed former bad girl who wants to empower you to let go...of past relationships, screw-ups, bad behaviour and all that crap in your head. The author of The ‘Bad’ Girl’s Guide to Better shares her top tips for making peace with your past and finally letting go. WANT MORE FROM CASEY? To hear today's full interview, where Casey discusses how to be "a little bit better” at life...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about ...
Jun 09, 2021•10 min
Clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher Emily Toner reconfirms what many of us might already know - music is magical for mental health. The Medibank ambassador discusses the science behind it, its impact on your brain, the best types of music to chill to, plus she shares other intriguing tid-bits about music and health. WANT MORE FROM EMILY? To hear today's full interview, where Emily chats about music and mental health, how to incorporate more music into your daily life and whether that b...
Jun 09, 2021•8 min
We all know excessive sugar can mess with our health, but what specifically does it do to our gut? In this episode, nutritionist and author Michele Chevalley Hedge discusses the impact it has on our microbiome, how to counteract this, the good sugars to keep in your diet, and how to create a healthier gut. WANT MORE FROM MICHELE? To hear Michele’s full interview, where she talks more about sugar - how it impacts our physical and mental health, how to know if we’re consuming too much, and the pro...
Jun 07, 2021•10 min
Ultra-marathon runner Dr Kay Bretz can help build your endurance, strength and stamina whether you're a runner, rower, swimmer or whatever your fitness vibe. The corporate leader - who raced 250kms across the Australian outback and beat the race record by five hours (as you do) - provides his top tips for increasing your fitness level, plus he talks about the importance of strength training and shares his best self-talk tricks for keeping you going and going and going... WANT MORE FROM KAY? To h...
Jun 06, 2021•9 min
Our beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak delves into the rise in male surgery… what’s popular, what’s not and why it’s not about looking like Chris Hemsworth… although that would be nice, too, wouldn’t it? She also gives her top beauty tips for blokes who don’t want to go near a needle. A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS... Each Friday, 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 diss...
Jun 03, 2021•9 min
Mates, buddies, BFFs...whatever your friendship vibe, in this ep, friendship expert, teacher and founder of URSTRONG, Dana Kerford, discusses the importance of these relationships for our wellbeing. She talks about the magic number of friends you need to ward-off loneliness, how to be a better friend and make new ones as an adult. WANT MORE FROM DANA? To hear today's full interview, where Dana discusses how to use friendships to boost your wellbeing, the best ways to deal with conflict, when to ...
Jun 02, 2021•10 min
Feeling blah? Not happy, yet not sad? You might just be languishing. Psychologist Adam Grant wrote in The New York Times recently about this buzzy new word in mental health circles. So, what is it? Why are we feeling it? And how can we push past it? Psychiatrist and Director of 2OP Health, Dr Frank Chow, discusses all of the above. WANT MORE FROM DR CHOW? To hear today's full interview, where Dr Chow talks in depth about languishing: tell-tale signs, the fine line between languising and depressi...
Jun 01, 2021•11 min
Jessica Rowe might be “crap” in the kitchen, but she’s got plenty of genius tips for healthy cooking. The TV presenter, author, ambassador for MLA and self-confessed crap housewife discusses her simple approach to eating, and her sneaky trick for getting more nutrients into anyone’s daily diet. WANT MORE FROM JESSICA? To hear today's full interview, where Jessica talks through what a “crap housewife” actually looks like, her obsession with air-fryers and how she learnt to push past perfectionism...
May 31, 2021•10 min
Chiropractor, actor, one-time Bachelor star and Medibank ambassador, Tim Robards, talks powering through winter workouts from his top motivation tips, to the importance of tweaking your workouts for cold weather, and how to drag your bum out of bed if you’ve only scored a few hours sleep. (He has a young daughter with wife, Anna Heinrich, so he knows that feeling well). WANT MORE FROM TIM? To hear today's full interview, where Tim discusses his top motivation tips, injury prevention, best recove...
May 30, 2021•9 min
Hold onto your moisturisers listeners, your skin is about to have its best winter yet. Body+Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak helps combat your winter skin woes - dryness, flaky skin, chapped lips and the rest - with her top tips, advice and key ingredient recommendations. A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS... Each Friday, 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 ...
May 27, 2021•10 min
Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic surgeon, author and TV presenter. She isn’t afraid of calling out B.S. health advice on social media. In this ep, she tells us how to spot a fake expert, who to actually trust, and how not to get brainwashed. WANT MORE FROM DR STAMP? To hear today's full interview, where Dr Stamp talks about what “health” actually means and how to be healthy-ish everyday...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about her, here, or on Instagram, @...
May 26, 2021•10 min
Mark Wales is a former SAS commander who thought his life was about to end in a cornfield in Afghanistan, but after that harrowing experience he made it his mission to rebuild himself. In this ep, the former Survivor contestant shares the self-developments tools he used to ultimately find happiness...and how you can, too. WANT MORE FROM MARK? To hear the full interview, where Mark talks about hitting rock bottom after Afghanistan and the wisdom he will pass onto his son...search for Extra Health...
May 25, 2021•9 min
Standing in front of the milk fridge at your supermarket can be as confusing as TikTok's current stars. Jacqueline Alwill is the accredited nutritionist, founder of The Brown Paper Bag, personal trainer and mum, and in this episode, she talks through the pros and cons of cow's milk, plus how much you should drink daily (whichever milk type takes your fancy). WANT MORE FROM JACQUELINE? To hear today's full interview, where Jacqueline discusses the nutritional benefits of milk alternatives and wha...
May 24, 2021•9 min
Want to feel inspired? Motivated? Sophie Delezio became a household name circa 2005 after suffering two horrific traffic accidents (she suffered burns to more than 85 percent of her body, lost her feet, fingers and an ear), now 20 she’s Body + Soul’s new guest contributor, and each month in our print edition, she’ll speak with fellow members of the unique “survivor’s club”. In this podcast, you’ll hear her story of resilience and how she doesn’t let her disabilities stand in the way. WANT MORE F...
May 23, 2021•9 min
We have some big and exciting and awesome news we're dying to share with you dear listeners. Oh no, we're not giving it away here...press download and we'll let the Body + Soul online editor, Alison Stephenson, fill you in. (We'll give you a hint: it includes all things sexual wellness). 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. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback?...
May 20, 2021•8 min
Are you feeling freaked out by the state of our planet? The world? Your life? Well, illustrator, speaker and author of Hope is a Verb, Emily Ehlers, has a remedy for us all. It’s called “hope” and in this episode, she will inspire you to shift your thinking from despair and overwhelm at what’s happening in the world around us...to hope. WANT MORE FROM EMILY? To hear today's full interview, where Emily talks more about how she experienced a life-shifting freak-out, what she learnt from it, and ho...
May 19, 2021•8 min
Are you your own worst enemy? Do you find it damn hard to push past judgement, negativity and destructive self-talk, which stops you from being who you really want to be. Dr Heer wants to help you push past the chatter and reach your full potential. The former chiropractor, turned author, speaker and creator of International Being You Day (on May 22 FYI), says self-sabotage can stop you being truly happy, but he has some simple tips to help. WANT MORE FROM DR HEER? To hear today's full interview...
May 18, 2021•9 min
Did you know, the hashtag #mealprep has more than 13 million posts on Instagram. Mind. Blown. Alas, it's not all about taking gorgeous snaps for social, meal prepping can save time, money, stress AND boost your health. Health and nutrition coach, Stacey Clare gives her advice and top tips to help you meal prep like a boss. WANT MORE FROM STACEY? To hear today's full interview, where Stacey talks about all things slow cooking - from the nutritional benefits, a "how to", and what to look for when ...
May 17, 2021•9 min
Get this: you'll spend around 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime - that’s nearly a third of your life. Whether you like it or not, work relationships matter and we need to be the “hero” and nurture them, says Alison Hill. She’s a psychologist, CEO of Pragmatic Thinking and author of Work From Anywhere, and in this episode, she tells us how. WANT MORE FROM ALISON? To hear today's full interview, where Alison discusses how to work from anywhere like a boss, and how to beat procrastination and fi...
May 16, 2021•9 min
This episode is for everyone who missed the memo on what to do with concealer. Yes, concealer can be used for more than just covering your pimples and blemishes. Host Felicity Harley and beauty editor, Kelsey Ferencak, talk tricks and tips when it comes to buying and applying the most underrated make-up in your bag. Who knew it was so wonderful? A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS... Each Friday, Felicity (who uses the same cleanser she did when she was 25) and Kelsey (a bonafide expert with years of exp...
May 13, 2021•9 min
You are the sum of who you surround yourself with...so the saying goes. So, how do you find these people? And how do you know if each person in your “tribe” is aligned to your vision, purpose and vibration? Tory Archbold is an entrepreneur, business coach and CEO of Powerful Steps and wants to inspire you find your most powerful tribe. In this ep, she tells you how to do exactly that. WANT MORE FROM TORY? To hear today's full interview, where Tory gives her top tips on how to step into your powe...
May 12, 2021•9 min
During the pandemic everyone was kinder, more forgiving and friendlier… don’t you think? Social psychologist Hugh Mackay did and this collective kindness inspired him to write a book (he’s written 22 btw) called The Kindness Revolution. In this ep, he discusses how our mindset shifted in 2020, how to push past prejudices (and make your default position kindness), and simple ways to be kinder everyday. WANT MORE FROM HUGH MACKAY? To hear today's full interview, where Hugh discusses the power of k...
May 11, 2021•12 min
Simon Hill is a nutritionist, physiotherapist, podcast host and author of The Proof is in the Plants. He is also the food contributor to Chris Hemsworth’s fitness app, Centr. In this episode he discusses our rigged food environment, the impact of poor eating on our long-term health, and the foundations of a healthy diet (yep, we all need that). WANT MORE FROM SIMON? To hear today's full interview, where Simon discusses switching to plant-based eating plus the power of plants for preventing lifes...
May 10, 2021•8 min
Indigenous singer-songwriter Mitch Tambo has a deep connection to his heritage. His music - and the way he lives his life - is full of soul, spirit and inspiration. In this episode, Mitch discusses the importance of fitness plus the one tool he relies on to keep his mental health in check...all while staying true to Aboriginal culture and traditions. WANT MORE FROM MITCH? To hear today's full interview, where Mitch chats about the inspiration behind his music, the deep connection to his heritage...
May 09, 2021•9 min
Body+Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak breaks down topical vitamin B3 niacinamide. (Try saying that five times, fast.) The skincare benefits make a list as long as Kim Kardashian’s husbands, so are you using it? Kelsey tells us when to try it, or not, and the best products to use, including these: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, $9.90, Adore Beauty ASAP Super B Complex, $81.90, Adore Beauty Olay Luminous Niacinamide Super Serum, $59, Chemist Warehouse A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS... Eac...
May 06, 2021•8 min
Stacey June wants you to get curious about self-pleasure. She reckons diving into your own pleasure can lead to a refreshed mindset and more confidence in your single sexual self. In this episode, the author of Single Pringle tells us where she first started (in a nude yoga class btw) to discover pleasure on a deeper level and how you can, too. WANT MORE FROM STACEY? To hear today's full interview, where Stacey talks through the benefits of dating yourself and the role intuition plays in dating ...
May 05, 2021•10 min
