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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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What the hell is gut hypnotherapy?

So, what is gut hypnosis exactly and how can it help stomach issues? Gut health expert and nutritionist Dr Brad Leech discusses what it is and who best responds to this treatment. WANT MORE FROM BRAD? To hear today's full interview, where he chats about the latest research into gut health..search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can follow Brad @DrBradLeech . For more on Endeavour’s Short Courses, see @endeavourshortcourses or here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bo...

Aug 27, 20239 min

Depressing dieting news; rise of microgyms; beer tans

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austen chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about women and dieting (see story here ); microgyms (see pic here ); beer tans (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 here . Got an idea for a...

Aug 24, 202310 min

We’re in a friendship famine (& how to make some)

We’re in a friendship famine, says new research by Connected Women. Psychologist Jacqui Manning discusses this and how to make new friends whatever your life stage. WANT MORE FROM JACQUI? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to be a better friend...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can tap into the Connected Women network here or @connectedwomenclub . For more on Jacqui, see here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your da...

Aug 23, 20239 min

The truth about optimising metabolism

Biochemist and entrepreneur Olga Plotnikova discusses the foundations of metabolism, why food isn’t the only thing that affects it and how to optimise it for better energy levels. WANT MORE FROM OLGA? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses nutrition for busy people..search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Olga’s business Pimp My Salad here or @pimp.my.salad . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of...

Aug 22, 202310 min

What is your ayurvedic body type?

Ayurvedic medicine is hot in wellness circles right now. GP and cosmetic care specialist Dr Tanya Unni breaks down the three doshas, and how to tap into yours to boost your health. WANT MORE FROM DR TANYA? To hear today's full interview, where Tanya discusses everything you need to know about ayurveda...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Dr Tanya Skincare here or @drtanyaskincare . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily ...

Aug 21, 20239 min

What’s up with the ancestral diet?

Meat is back on the table. Nutritionist Steph Lowe discusses the ancestral way of eating including its health and nutrition benefits and how it differs from paleo. WANT MORE FROM STEPH? To hear today's full interview, where she takes a deep dive into this style of eating...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Steph via her site here or @thenaturalnutritionist . For Cell Squared, see here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your ...

Aug 20, 202310 min

Nose-picking warning; awe walks; TikTok’s carrot salad

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austen chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about COVID’s link to picking your nose (see story here ); the wonder of awe walks; TikTok’s carrot salad (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, TikTo...

Aug 17, 202310 min

Everything you know about good posture is wrong

How’s your posture right now? Award-winning journalist and author Liam Mannix discusses why everything we’ve been told about good posture is wrong, and how to protect your back for the long-term. WANT MORE FROM LIAM? To hear today's full interview, where he discusses why back pain is all in the brain...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find Liam’s book Back Up: Why back pain treatments aren’t working and the new science offering hope (New South Books, 34.99) here or see hi...

Aug 16, 20239 min

Does the skin cycling trend actually work?

Have you heard of skin cycling, TikTok's newest skin-care trend? Dr Vivian Tam, a doctor of Chinese Medicine and cosmetic acupuncturist, breaks it down and gives her verdict. WANT MORE FROM DR VIVIAN? To hear today's full interview, where she chats about using Traditional Chinese Medicine principles in your everyday life...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Dr Vivian here or on Instagram @cosmeticacupunturemelbourne . For Zilch Formulas, see here or @zil...

Aug 15, 20239 min

Lyndi Cohen on taming destructive body image thoughts

Dietitian and nutritionist Lyndi Cohen used to REALLY hate her body, but now advocates against the insidious impact of diet culture on women. She shares the key ways she’s learnt to love her body over the years. WANT MORE FROM LYNDI? To hear today's full interview, where she chats about the hierarchy of health habits...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can listen to Lyndi’s audiobook Your Weight is not the Problem here , or check out her website here . Follow her on In...

Aug 14, 202310 min

Sam Wood chats “exercise snacking” to improve strength

Fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood discusses a new study from Perth’s Edith Cowan University (read it here ) that found daily exercise snacks - three seconds of movement, five times a week for a month - can increase strength. WANT MORE FROM SAM? To hear today's full interview, where the VIBE soda ambassador shares his simple workout tweaks to improve results...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find Sam on Instagram @samjameswood or check out his program 28 By Sam Wood here . WA...

Aug 13, 20239 min

Lazy girl job trend; exercise cramming; coffee buzz placebo

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 rise of the lazy girl worker (see story here ); exercise cramming (read story here ); does coffee actually give you energy or is it all in your head? (read story here ). WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: V...

Aug 10, 20239 min

Does the 4-hour workday help stop overwhelm?

You know those days when you feel that everything at work is spiralling out of control? Best-selling author and human performance strategist Andrew May shares the simple trick to managing an overwhelming workload, plus he discusses the efficacy of the four hour workday. WANT MORE FROM ANDREW? To hear today's full interview, where he chats about how to get the most out of your workday...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Andrew via his website here , or s...

Aug 09, 20239 min

The power of body poetry (& what is it anyway?)

Yoga teacher and art therapist Lara Zilibowitz will convince you that body poetry is the practice you need in your life to better understand your body, soul and mind. WANT MORE FROM LARA? To hear today's full interview, where Lara chats about how to tap into your inner wisdom...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can catch Lara at Wanderlust’s True North events in September in Melbourne (16th), Gold Coast (21st) and Sydney (23rd) - for more info see here . For more on La...

Aug 08, 20239 min

The secret to unlocking your creativity

Creativity has been linked to increased levels of happiness, so how can we harness more of it in our daily (busy) lives? Best-selling fiction author Allison Tait shares how she taps into her creativity and will inspire you, too. WANT MORE FROM ALLISON? To hear today's full interview, where she chats about turning your passion into something bigger...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Alison via her site, here , or for more about her new book The First Su...

Aug 07, 20239 min

Tiff Hall on using walking as a fat-burning workout

Fitness entrepreneur and podcast host Tiffiny Hall chats about how to turn the humble walk into a proper workout with all health benefits. WANT MORE FROM TIFF? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses whether cheat days actually work...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more info on Tiff’s Bounce Forward podcast, see her website here or follow her on Instagram @tiffhall_XO or YouTube here . If you want to hear more from Tiff, catch her Healthy-ish chat on HII...

Aug 06, 20238 min

Roommate syndrome; is full cream milk bad?; the nostalgia trap

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austen chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about roommate syndrome (see story here ); the nostalgia trap (see study here ); is full cream milk really that bad? (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 ...

Aug 03, 20239 min

How to actually press pause on the busyness of life

When life is just too busy… let the wisdom of yogi and Lululemon ambassador Ryan Mannix fill your ears on how to actually stop albeit just for a minute or five. WANT MORE FROM RYAN? To hear today's full interview, where he chats about how to really listen to what your body is trying to tell you...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find out more about Ryan on Instagram @ryan.mannix or @itsall_yoga . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your d...

Aug 02, 202310 min

Rediscover your athlete within

Yes, there is an athlete in there somewhere - you’ve just got to tap into it. Speaker, coach, author and chiropractor Brett Lillie will motivate you to find it and get that mojo back. WANT MORE FROM BRETT? To hear today's full interview, where he chats simple tips to boost your energy...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find Brett’s book Rediscover Your Athlete Within (Publish Central $34.99) here . For more info, see his site here or Instagram @rediscoveryourathletewithin...

Aug 01, 202310 min

Why you should drink less for your breasts

Alcohol mindset coach Kathryn Elliott is on a mission to alert women to the strong link between booze and breast cancer. She shares her breast cancer story plus tips on how to drink less. WANT MORE FROM KATHRYN? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses the research into drinking and cancer...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Kathryn here or via Instagram @thealcoholmindsetcoach . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for y...

Jul 31, 202310 min

Elle Macpherson's nutritionist on foods to lift your mood

Who needs a mood boost right now? Listen-in as Elle Macpherson’s nutritionist Dr Simoné Laubscher talks about nutrition for boosting your mood. WANT MORE FROM SIMONE? To hear today's full interview, where she chats all things metabolism...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Elle’s Welleco here . For Simone’s Rejuv Wellness Clinics, see here or via Instagram @simonelaubscherphd or @rejuv_wellness . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au ...

Jul 30, 20239 min

Phone addiction warning; pubic hair trend; gaslighting

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austen chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about why gaslighting is so damaging (see story here ); a refreshing pubic hair trend (see story here ); new phone addiction research (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 @bodyandsou...

Jul 27, 202311 min

Cost-of-living stress affecting your wellbeing?

The cost of living crisis isn’t just a headline - it’s real - and it’s impacting our mental health. Psychologist and Headspace App’s mental health expert Carly Dober shares some strategies to cope. WANT MORE FROM CARLY? To hear today's full interview, where Carly discusses the TikTok trend of beige flags...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about the Headspace App, here . Or, see Instagram @headspace or @enrichinglivespsychology. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online:...

Jul 26, 20239 min

How do you reorient your life after a health crisis?

Best-selling author Ben Mckelvey was a fit, healthy 27-something when he had a stroke. So, how do you reorient - or rather remake - your life after a significant health hurdle? Ben shares his story… WANT MORE FROM BEN? To hear today's full interview, where Ben shares how his health traumas transformed his life...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Ben’s book A Scar is Also Skin (Hachette, $34.99) see here . You can catch him on Instagram @bennymck or via his site...

Jul 25, 202310 min

Mitch & Mark are the health role models we all need

Need a dose of health inspo whatever your age? In this fun chat, property entrepreneurs and TV presenters Mitch and Mark - both in their 60s - share their wisdom and learnings about fitness and wellbeing. WANT MORE FROM MITCH & MARK? To hear today's full interview, where they chat about their approach to ageing...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Mitch & Mark’s show Location Location Location , see here . You can follow them on Instagram @mitchandmark o...

Jul 24, 202310 min

Celeb trainer Libby Babet's top 2 tips to hit your fitness goals

Fitness expert and trainer Libby Babet says there are two things to do if you want to see REAL progress with your fitness goals. In this ep, she reveals all… WANT MORE FROM LIBBY? To hear today's full interview, where she chats about the importance of micro-habits...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find Libby Babet on Instagram @libbybabet or online here . For all her other ventures, see @theupbeatbondi @earthletica @chief.nutrition @beautyfoodbondi . WANT MORE BODY + SOU...

Jul 23, 20239 min

Upside of stress; Matilda’s fever; Tiktok’s #delusionships

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austen chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about the upside of stress (see story here ); Matilda’s fever (read about it here ); how to know if you’re in a delusionship (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 F...

Jul 20, 20239 min

The easiest-ever hack to boost your dopamine

From dressing to detoxes, dopamine is having its moment. Behavioural expert Grazina “Griz” Fechner discusses the simple thing you can do each day to become a dopamine dealer. WANT MORE FROM GRIZ? To hear today's full interview, where Griz discusses how to talk to anyone in the world...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Griz on Instagram @minigriz or via her business, Front + Centre, here WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your ...

Jul 19, 20239 min

How to boost energy when you’re TIRED

Energy: no doubt you want more of it. Join the club. Author, speaker and educator Susan Gianevsky shares the simple ways you can boost your energy today. WANT MORE FROM SUSAN? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses the fundamentals of good health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can follow Susan on Instagram @susan_gianevsky or for more on Martin & Pleasance, see here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital...

Jul 18, 202311 min

Winter affecting your mental health? Here’s how to cope…

Feeling down but not sure what to do? Lifeline Australia’s Dr Tara Hunt discusses how winter can affect your mental health, how to cope and/ or ask for help. WANT MORE? To hear today's full interview, where Tara discusses why rates of loneliness are worryingly rising...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. If you want to talk to someone, try Lifeline here . To sign up to KX’s Pilates World’s Longest Pilates Class for mental health (Sat 22nd July at 7am), see here . WANT MORE B...

Jul 17, 20239 min
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