Murdoch University Professor and dietician Dr Catherine Itsiopoulos and daughter, financial analyst Vivienne Koutsis share simple ways to make the Mediterranean diet work in our busy lifestyles. WANT MORE FROM CATHERINE & VIV? To hear today's full interview, where Catherine shares her 30+ years of research into the Med diet...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can grab their cookbook The Modern Mediterranean Diet (Macmillan, $39.99) here , or for more info on Cather...
Oct 08, 2023•9 min
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 downside of daily probiotics (see story here ); cortisol-conscious workouts; the Magic Wand vibrator (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, ...
Oct 05, 2023•8 min
Narcissism is a word we use a lot these days, but what are the actual behaviours of a narcissist? Counsellor and author Nova Gibson discusses how to spot a narcissist from workplaces to family. WANT MORE FROM NOVA? To hear today's full interview, where she talks about how to tell if you’re dating a narcissist...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Nova’s book Fake Love (HarperCollins, $34.99) here . You can catch Nova @novas_narcissistabuse_recovery . WANT...
Oct 04, 2023•10 min
Have you checked your breasts lately? Well, new research says many of us aren’t due to low body confidence. Specialist breast oncoplastic surgeon Dr Samriti Sood discusses the study and the three-step breast check you need to do today. WANT MORE FROM DR SOOD? To hear today's full interview, where she chats about the risk factors of breast cancer...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. This Breast Cancer Awareness month, sign-up to Pink Hope's regular breast check reminder here...
Oct 03, 2023•10 min
We all experience habitual gloomy thoughts, but says managing director of Positive Minds Australia Madhavi Nawana Parker, there’s any easy trick to push past these ANTS aka Automatic Negative Thoughts. WANT MORE FROM MADHAVI? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to strength train your emotions...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Positive Minds Australia here or @positivemindsaustralia . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandso...
Oct 02, 2023•9 min
Nyamal woman Georgie Corrie has spent her nursing career in remote Aboriginal communities in the NT. She discusses the biggest challenges facing their health and wellbeing. WANT MORE FROM GEORGIE? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses the main factors that contribute to the poor health outcomes of Indigenous Australians...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and welln...
Oct 01, 2023•10 min
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 fake wellness trends (read story here ); the art of masterdating; the key to a thriving sex life (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 h...
Sep 28, 2023•9 min
Australian boxer Harry Garside sits down with host Felicity Harley to chat about his turbulent year and how he credits his mental health habits for getting him through. WANT MORE FROM HARRY? To hear today's full interview, where he opens up about his vulnerabilities...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can read Harry’s interview from our print edition here or catch Harry @harry_garside . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital do...
Sep 27, 2023•10 min
Some say money doesn’t buy happiness but financial educator, author and podcast host Kate Campbell says, yes, it can. She talks through the research and how to buy yourself a better mood. WANT MORE FROM KATE? To hear today's full interview, where she tells listeners all about memory dividends...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Kate’s book Buying Happiness: Learn to invest your time and money better (Major Street, $32.99) see here . You can catch Kate @katecamp...
Sep 26, 2023•10 min
Obsessive-compulsive disorder stole Penny Moodie’s happiness for 23 years. The author shares how she navigated it all and what she wants others to know about this misunderstood mental health condition. WANT MORE FROM PENNY? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her hardest struggles with OCD...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Penny’s book The Joy Thief (Allen & Unwin, $34.99) here . You can catch Penny @penny_moodie . WANT MORE BODY + SO...
Sep 25, 2023•10 min
Turia Pitt is here to give you a good dose of fitness inspiration. The motivational speaker shares how her mindset has shifted from focusing on metrics to how her body really feels. WANT MORE FROM TURIA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares more about her major mindset shift..search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find Turia @turiapitt , or for more on her RUN with Turia program click here . Catch HOKKA’s news @hoka_aus . You can listen to Turia’s previous H...
Sep 24, 2023•10 min
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 health hazard of paper straws (see story here ); the gut parasite cleanse; and is colostrum the new collagen (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 Faceboo...
Sep 21, 2023•10 min
Kellie Finlayson, the wife of AFL star Jeremy Finlayson, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer at age 25. She shares her heartbreaking journey and how she stays mentally strong each day. WANT MORE FROM KELLIE? To hear today's full interview, where Kelly shares more on her heartbreaking battle...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can follow Kellie @kellyfinlayson_ or on TikTok here . For more information on bowel cancer, see the Jodi Lee Foundation @jodileefoundatio...
Sep 20, 2023•10 min
Global speaker and author Holly Ransom's impressive success is, in part, due to her habits. She shares her learnings around adopting a new habit and how to call time on old ones. WANT MORE FROM HOLLY? To hear today's full interview, where she talks about how she found the courage to interview the Obamas...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can catch Holly @holly_ransom or via her site here . For more on the Growth Faculty’s Adam Grant tour (the NYT best-seller is tourin...
Sep 19, 2023•10 min
Fears: we can either sit with them or let them run wild in our minds. Best-selling author and counsellor Bev Aisbett shares some tools for helping you embrace your fears rather than letting them run your life. WANT MORE FROM BEV? To hear today's full interview, where Bev shares her 30+ years of wisdom around anxiety...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Bev’s book Living with IT (Harper Collins, $24.99) see here , via her website, here , or @bevisbettandit . WANT...
Sep 18, 2023•9 min
Dan Buettner is the guy behind the new Netflix show Live to 100 (and a New York Times bestselling author), and discusses the science-backed secrets to longevity. WANT MORE FROM DAN? To hear today's full interview, where Dan...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Dan and his new book The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, see his website here or via @danbuettner . Or catch his new documentary Live to 100 on Netflix. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyand...
Sep 17, 2023•10 min
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 wellness washing in the workplace (see story here ); an interesting new Mediterranean lifestyle study (read more here ); people most likely to cheat (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 Ins...
Sep 14, 2023•10 min
What you eat has a direct impact on how you feel and, yes, you have the power to literally feast yourself happy. Dietitians Holly Hoskins and Amanda Smyth discuss nutrition for better mental health. WANT MORE FROM HOLLY & AMANDA? To hear today's full interview, where they talk about the role of the gut in mental health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Mood Food here or @moodfood_nutrition . For more on R U OK? day, see here . WANT MORE BODY + SOU...
Sep 13, 2023•9 min
Fact: studies show 93 percent of girls/ women suffer period pain. So, in an effort to help us all cope a little better each month, gynaecologist and author Dr Peta Wright shares her top tips. WANT MORE FROM DR PETA? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses ...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Grab Dr Peta’s new book Healing Pelvic Pain (Pan Macmillan, $36.99) here . You can find her @petavirgina or see here for more info. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to b...
Sep 12, 2023•10 min
Fact: climate change is affecting our health. Permaculturalist and author Kirsten Bradley shares her simple lifestyle tips to create a healthier life for you and the planet. WANT MORE FROM KIRSTEN? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her top habits for sustainable living...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Grab Kirsten’s book The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook (Murdoch Books, $45) here . Discover more via their site here or @milkwood . WANT MORE BODY + ...
Sep 11, 2023•10 min
Forget TikTok’s Bare Minimal Monday trend, the simple act of doodling can help you beat the beginning-of-the-week blues. Artist Tamara Michael discusses how doodling can help your mental health… WANT MORE FROM TAMARA? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses her most popular doodles across social media...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can grab Tamara’s book A Doodle a Day Keeps the Stress Away (Penguin, $24.99) here . For more of her doodles, see Instagra...
Sep 10, 2023•9 min
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 a new way to approach weight loss (see story here) ; Kim Kardashian MRI scanner furore (see her post here ); and yes, they discuss another new dating term (see story here ). WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: V...
Sep 07, 2023•9 min
Transform your work life from a place of irritation to joy with the genius advice from Stoic Marcus Aurelius. Journalist turned author Annie Lawson shares exactly which advice to use for common annoying scenarios. WANT MORE FROM ANNIE? To hear today's full interview, where she chats about how to bring more joy into your work day...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can grab Annie’s book Stoic at Work (Murdoch Books, $24.99) here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to ...
Sep 06, 2023•9 min
What does it really mean to live an “awakened” life? Co-founder of Aro Ha Wellness Retreat Damian Chaparro discusses how to live a more conscious - and alive - life. WANT MORE FROM DAMIAN? To hear today's full interview, where he chats about the importance of tapping into your life cycles to boost wellbeing...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can follow Damian @damianchaparro or for Aro Ha, see @aroharetreats or their site here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to ...
Sep 05, 2023•10 min
Disability advocate and model James Parr went from able-bodied to disabled at 21, and he wants to change the narrative around living with a disability. He shares his lived experience of both… WANT MORE FROM JAMES? To hear today's full interview, where he talks about how he approaches goal setting...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Follow James @_jamesparr or see his site here . You can read more about James on Body + Soul, here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bod...
Sep 04, 2023•9 min
Happy spring! We’re kickstarting this season with nutritionist and best-selling author Michele Chevalley Hedge discussing the value of cleaning out your diet and the best way to do it. WANT MORE FROM MICHELE? To hear today's full interview, where she chats about how to do a spring cleanse using good...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Read a free chapter from Michele’s book Healthy Hormone Diet, here , which is 28-day whole food cleanse. Michele is a regular contributor to...
Sep 03, 2023•10 min
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 meat allergies (see story here ); the cost of loving crisis; cardio or weights first (read 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 a...
Aug 31, 2023•9 min
Mitch Larsson knows exactly what most women want from their sexual partner, the problem is they don’t ask for it. The former male escort and author discusses how to ask for what you really want. WANT MORE FROM MITCH? To hear today's full interview, where Mitch shares stories from his life as an escort...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Grab Mitch’s book Time For Her (Shoreline, $22.95) here . You can find him @mrmitch_larrson or via his site here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? ...
Aug 30, 2023•10 min
Eco-anxiety is real. Author and travel journalist Nina Karnikowski eloquently explains how she was gripped by climate change anxiety after a trip to the Arctic and how it inspired her to tweak her mindset and life choices. WANT MORE FROM NINA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her mindful lessons learnt from travelling...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can grab Nina’s book The Mindful Traveller (Affirm Press, $34.99) here , follow her travels @nina_kar...
Aug 29, 2023•9 min
Self-belief can be the difference between success or failure. Simone Williams - aka Princess Aussie in Women’s World of Wrestling - discusses how she uses her internal monologue to approach each match. WANT MORE FROM SIMONE? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how she fearlessly succeeds in the cut-throat world of wrestling...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Simone, see @simonewilliams.xo or catch her TikTok here . For info on The Traitors see her...
Aug 28, 2023•10 min
