Menstrual cycles and how they impact a woman’s ability to exercise is a hot topic in the research world, and Melbourne Vixens player Kiera Austin, who’s also nabbed a degree in medical science, discusses how she manages her periods around professional sport. WANT MORE FROM KEIRA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how she bounced back from a major injury...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can follow Keira @keira_austin or catch her at the Melbourne Vixen...
May 05, 2024•9 min
With Nedd Brockmann on the cover of Body+Soul today, and it was a no-brainer to revisit our conversation from late last year. The ultra-endurance runner talked us through the idea of “showing up” - what it means to him and how we can build our mental muscle. WANT MORE FROM NEDD? To hear today's full interview, where he chats about being okay with feeling uncomfortable...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find Nedd’s book Showing Up (Simon & Schuster, $34.99) her...
May 04, 2024•10 min
Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world. Joining host Felicity Harley is Healthy-ish producer Tabby Wilson. This week, they chat about new research linking ill-fitting sports bras to ACL injuries (see study here ); importance of cardio for longevity (see story here ); what to add to your morning coffee for health (see story here ). Also, you can listen to the ep Felicity mentioned on the importance of steady-state cardio here . WANT ...
May 02, 2024•9 min
Some say manifesting is like snake-oil, it doesn’t work yet TV presenter, entrepreneur and now author Jules Robinson is living proof it does. She shares how she manifests and how you can do it, too. WANT MORE FROM JULES? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her self-love advice...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find Jules’ book Ask Jules (Simon & Schuster, $29.99) here or follow her @julesrobertson82 . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyan...
May 01, 2024•9 min
Chances are you know or have known of someone battling dementia. Author Keri Kitay shares how her mum, Terry, battled early onset Alzheimer's over eight years, and what she wants us all to know for better brain health. WANT MORE FROM KERI? To hear today's full interview, where she shares what to say if a friend is caring for someone with dementia...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on her book The Long Goodbye (Hachette, $34.99) see here or for Keri, see @kerikita...
Apr 30, 2024•10 min
So, should we exercise morning or night for better health outcomes? Dr Angelo Sabag, an exercise physiologist at University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre discusses his new research (see here ) on why exercise timing matters for some people. WANT MORE FROM ANGELO? To hear today's full interview, where he discusses HIIT vs steady-state cardio...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Angelo and his research, see here or follow him on X here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL...
Apr 29, 2024•10 min
Fitness mogul and PT Emily Skye shares how, for decades, she felt “broken” and then she received an ADHD diagnosis at age 39, joining a growing list of high-profile women. WANT MORE FROM EMILY? To hear today's full interview, where ...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can catch her @emilyskye or via her site here . Listen to Emily’s last Healthy-ish chat, where she gets brutally honest about her body, here , or read her B+S story here . If you have any questions surrou...
Apr 28, 2024•10 min
Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world this week. Joining host Felicity Harley is Healthy-ish producer Tabby Wilson. This week, they chatted about Taylor Swift’s ‘situationships’ lyrics (see story here ); TikTok’s rice water for skin health; best time to snack (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...
Apr 25, 2024•9 min
Lovehoney Group’s 2024 sex trends report tips relationship sabbaticals are on the rise, but can taking a break from your partner actually benefit you and the relationship? Somatic sexologist Alice Childs discusses the pros and cons. WANT MORE FROM ALICE? To hear today's full interview, where she shares the importance of putting your pleasure first...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find her @alicechildofficial or see her site here . You can read the B+S online story about...
Apr 24, 2024•11 min
Anyone who has ever suffered through period pain knows it sucks. So, how much does the food we eat influence all this? Nutritionist and women’s health specialist Solaine Douglas discusses ways to remedy pain. WANT MORE FROM SOLAINE? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to tell if your period is normal...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Solaine @solainedouglasnutrition or via her site here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to body...
Apr 23, 2024•10 min
Been a while since you picked up a dumbbell? World-leading fitness expert and Technogym Master Trainer Brooke Turner discusses how to start, again, from what to lift to how to plan your week, to returning after pregnancy. WANT MORE FROM BROOKE? To hear today's full interview, where she chats through strength training fact vs fiction...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can catch her @brooke.turner._ , on Facebook here or via her site here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online...
Apr 22, 2024•9 min
Do you eat the recommended amount of fruit and veggies everyday? Don’t worry, most of us fall short. Exercise physiologist and sports scientist Drew Harrisberg shares easy tips on how to get more nutrient goodness in your day. WANT MORE FROM DREW? To hear today's full interview, where he shares more on how he manages his type 1 diabetes with nutrition...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Drew @drews.daily.dose or on TikTok here , or see his site here . Y...
Apr 21, 2024•9 min
Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world this week. Joining host Felicity Harley is Healthy-ish producer Tabby Wilson. This week, they chatted about TikTok’s fart walk (see here ); the impact of sugar on our face (see story here ); sex personalities (see story here ). For last year’s chat on the Hot Girl Walk, see here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On so...
Apr 18, 2024•9 min
So, is cold water therapy as worthwhile for our health as everyone shouts? Professor Mike Tipton is a world-leading researcher on cold water immersion and joins us from the UK to share his learnings and warnings. WANT MORE FROM MIKE? To hear today's full interview, where he shares what the current science says about cold water therapy...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on his credentials see here or find him on socials here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head t...
Apr 17, 2024•9 min
A recent study (see here ) linked intermittent fasting to grim health risks, so is it really safe? Naturopath Lauren Jane discusses the pros and cons, and how to approach it if you’re hesitant. WANT MORE FROM LAUREN? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses the art of living seasonally to improve your health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Lauren @laurenjane.naturopath or for her business Kiyah Wellness, see here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? ...
Apr 16, 2024•9 min
Friendships are sometimes tricky to navigate especially when you’re struggling through a big life “plot twist” (aka curveball), as therapist and podcaster Jana Firestone explains. She discusses friendshifts, ghosting and how to break-up with a friend. WANT MORE FROM JANA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how to bounce back after a massive life curveball...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Jana’s book Plot Twist (Allen & Unwin, 32.99) see her...
Apr 15, 2024•10 min
One half of the KIC duo (and CEO) Laura Henshaw joins us to chat about the rise of the run club, how to find a good one and then get the most out of it. WANT MORE FROM LAURA? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to break through the “...but I’m not a runner” mindset...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on KICRUN Club, see here . You can catch Laura @laura.henshaw or on TikTok here . For hers & Steph’s last Healthy-ish chat on self-care essent...
Apr 14, 2024•9 min
Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world this week. Joining host Felicity Harley is our producer Tabby Wilson. This week, they chatted about Victoria’s new period leave agreement (see story here ); how to stop nail biting (see a previous study here ); the one food to bust belly fat (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 a...
Apr 11, 2024•9 min
This episode is for every single one of us! Dr Jane Foster is an author and leading researcher with a PhD in health and education and discusses judgement - of ourselves and others - and how to practise more self-compassion. WANT MORE FROM JANE? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her advice for tackling everyday problems...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Jane’s book It’s in Your Hands (Balboa Press, $58.99) here or here . For more on her business...
Apr 10, 2024•10 min
Why do some people effortlessly exercise while others struggle to get themselves out their front door? Ex-Buddhist monk turned Peloton instructor Sam Yo discusses how to cultivate a fitness mindset. WANT MORE FROM SAM? To hear today's full interview, where he shares his story from Buddhist monk to Peloton instructor...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can catch Sam @yoiamsamyo , see his site here or for Peloton info, see here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bo...
Apr 09, 2024•10 min
We all tell ourselves stories, but how true are they, really? Career coach, speaker and best-selling author Kate James discusses the importance of understanding your stories for better wellbeing. WANT MORE FROM KATE? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how introverts can gain confidence...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Kate’s book Quietly Confident: An Introvert’s Guide To Knowing And Expressing Your Worth (Pan McMillan, $36.99) here. Fo...
Apr 08, 2024•9 min
Model and actress Ellie Gonsalves is fit and fierce, and there’s a good reason why - she’s super-clear on her daily health and wellness non-negotiables which inspire her to live her best life. She shares her secret formula... WANT MORE FROM ELLIE? To hear today's full interview, where she opens up about unexpectedly losing her father and how she dealt with the overwhelming grief...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Catch Ellie @ellie_gonsalves or via her site here . To list...
Apr 07, 2024•10 min
Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world this week… with a new co-host in the Healthy-ish seat. Joining host Felicity Harley is Tabby Wilson. This week, they talk about the grim cold and flu forecast (see story here ); rise of the ritual bath; a futurist wellness utopia in Melbourne (see news here ). WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram a...
Apr 04, 2024•8 min
If you follow best-selling cookbook author Leah Itsines on socials, you’ll know she loves cooking from Tiktok’s abundance of recipes. So, how does she choose a tasty meal and then make it her own? She joins host Felicity Harley to discuss… WANT MORE FROM LEAH? To hear today's full interview, where Leah shares her simple and healthy cooking tips...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. See Leah’s tasty cooking @leahitsines or on TikTok here , or via her site, here . WANT MORE BO...
Apr 03, 2024•10 min
What’s your fridge looking like right now? Author and sustainable living researcher Dr Kate Luckins discusses her ingenious ‘The Fridge Edit’ to help reduce waste, save cash and boost nutrition. WANT MORE FROM KATE? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to live a health-led sustainable lifestyle...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on her book Live More With Less (Affirm Press, $34.99) see here . For more on Kate, see @sustainablelife.style or her...
Apr 02, 2024•10 min
The core seems to be the body's most misunderstood muscle group, so what is it and how do you actually strengthen it? Pilates and yoga expert Gail Abell explains all you need to know… WANT MORE FROM GAIL? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her take on the rise of the pilates...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Gail’s studios, Upstate, see @upstate_studios or here , or their merch range Upstate Sport here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bo...
Apr 01, 2024•11 min
Can you actually reverse or reset your biological age? You bet. Founder of Kamalaya, Karina Stewart is a renowned authority on holistic health and wellbeing and shares her tips for reversing your biological age (let’s clap that!). WANT MORE FROM KARINA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her ...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Kamalaya’s retreats here or via Instagram @kamalayakohsamui . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul....
Mar 31, 2024•11 min
Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world this week… with a new co-host in the Healthy-ish seat. Joining host Felicity Harley is Tabby Wilson. This week, they talk about the scientific reason you’re overdoing Easter eggs (see story here ); women’s financial stress is real (see story here ), the biggest mistake people make when trying to lose weight (see story here ). WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your da...
Mar 28, 2024•11 min
Quiet quitting a relationship can happen subtly over time, often without you even realising it…divorce lawyer and life coach Cassandra Kalpaxis explains signs to look out for and how to go about having tough conversations. WANT MORE FROM CASSANDRA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares the top conversations you need to have now for a better relationship...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can catch her at @cassandrakalpaxis or here , for her Kalpaxis Lawyers...
Mar 27, 2024•10 min
In this ep, we delve into nutritionist and author Sally O’Neil aka The Fit Foodie’s eating habits, including foods she NEVER eats, ones she does on the regular, and she gives her take on the recent oat milk controversy. WANT MORE FROM SALLY? To hear today's full interview, where she will inspire you to do a diet audit...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Sally, see @thefitfoodieblog and her website , or check out her coaching app Status 8020 here and @status.208...
Mar 26, 2024•10 min
