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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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Episodes

What evolutionary biology can teach us about our health

Science journalist Zoe Kean discusses how evolutionary history shapes our current health behaviours, including sleep and community, and why understanding it can help boost well-being. WANT MORE FROM ZOE? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses why we age...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Zoe’s book Why Are We Like This? (New South Books, $32.99) here , catch her @zoe_kean_sci or here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com...

Dec 01, 202410 min

New ‘superfood’; world’s healthiest meat; Ariana Grande’s appearance obsession

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Holly Berckelman chat through three stories that made them spit out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about the obsession with Ariana Grande's Wicked appearance (see story here ); sea moss as a new superfood (see story here ); the world’s healthiest meat (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 Inst...

Nov 28, 20249 min

Do you have a circle of influence?

Business growth strategist and coach Bianca Monley explores the idea of a circle of influence, why you need to surround yourself with your right people, and how to make new contacts as an adult. WANT MORE FROM BIANCA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how to set your success for 2025...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Grab Bianca’s new book Business Break Through here , catch her @biancamonley or for more on her Academy, see @ biancamonleyacademy or here . ...

Nov 27, 202410 min

Eating before vs. after training: what’s best?

Dietitian and nutrition consultant Sara Widdowson discusses the importance of pre and post workout nutrition, hydration and how to understand your body’s needs based on training intensity. She shares the best foods to eat. WANT MORE FROM SARA? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses what to eat to perform at your fitness peak...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can catch Sara @ yourmonthly or via her site here . For Femmi, see here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? ...

Nov 26, 202412 min

How to find joy when the world is heavy

Is life, the world, weighing you down? Tune in as psychologist Anna Nikolaou shares a few handy coping strategies to navigate your day. WANT MORE FROM ANNA? To hear today's full interview, where she helps you balance your nervous system...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Anna at Macleod Wellness Centre 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 @bodyan...

Nov 25, 202410 min

The distributing truth about your ‘inner patriarch’

Women’s leadership expert and author Megan Dalla-Camina discusses the concept of our ‘inner patriarch’, its impact on our wellbeing, and how to reframe your inner stories. An empowering episode! WANT MORE FROM MEGAN? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how your inner critic impacts your future choices...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Grab Megan’s book Women Rising (Wiley, $34.95) here , find her @ megandallacamina or via her site here . Make sure you tak...

Nov 24, 202411 min

Sauna work meetings; hangexity science; foods for hayfever symptoms

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Holly Berckelman chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chatted about tech bros and their sauna catch-ups (see story here ); what the science says about hangxiety (see story here and here ); how to ease hayfever symptoms with food (see story here ). WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On...

Nov 21, 20249 min

How to actually implement breathwork into your chaotic day

Meditation and breathwork expert Rich Muir discusses the transformative power of breathwork in managing your stressful days and shares practical ways to integrate breathwork into your daily life. WANT MORE FROM RICH? To hear today's full interview, where he shares more about how to use breathwork in everyday scenarios...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can catch Rich’s classes at Eden Health Retreat - for more see @ eden_health_retreat or here , or find him at The Med...

Nov 20, 202412 min

The episode all vulva-owners need to hear

Photographer Ellie Sedgwick discusses the pervasive issue of vulva anxiety and the societal pressures that lead women to seek cosmetic procedures including the latest trend, labia puffing. WANT MORE FROM ELLIE? To hear today's full interview, where she shares more on her struggles with vulva anxiety...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on her book Flip Through my Flaps see here or for Ellie’s Comfortable in my Skin project, click on @ comfortableinmyskin_ or here ....

Nov 19, 202410 min

Do this daily for better mobility

It seems everyone is talking about mobility right now. Exercise Physiologist Glenn Phipps shares a new perspective, gives tips and daily practices on how to increase range of movement. WANT MORE FROM GLENN? To hear today's full interview, where he shares how to increase mobility in desk-bound days...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on his book Strength Yourself Strong see here or find Glenn @ stretchyourselfstrong or here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to ...

Nov 18, 202411 min

Is frozen food actually healthy?

Nutrition and public health expert Louise Rubic shares advice around using frozen food as a replacement for the fresh stuff plus the importance of planning, meal prepping and using your freezer. WANT MORE FROM LOUISE? To hear today's full interview, where she shares the vitamins every woman needs...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can read more from Louise via Torrens University here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital do...

Nov 17, 20249 min

TikTok’s viral 'dense bean salad'; prolonged sitting sabotages health; boosting partner attraction

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Holly Berckelman chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chatted about why TikTok’s viral ‘dense bean salad’ works wonders for health (see story here ); how prolonged sitting can sabotage health (see study here ); what to do if you're no longer attracted to your partner (see story here ). WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily ...

Nov 14, 20249 min

Would you take MDMA for therapy?

MDMA therapy is now legal, yet still controversial. Author and social researcher Rebecca Huntley discusses her experiences around taking the drug as an unconventional path to healing. If this chat raises anything for you, see Lifeline here . WANT MORE FROM REBECCA? To hear today's full interview, where she opens up about the first time she took MDMA...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Rebecca’s book Sassafras (Hachette, $34.99) see here or catch her @rebecca_hu...

Nov 13, 202412 min

Simple food tweaks for better sleep

Does what you eat really affect how you sleep? Absolutely, says clinical nutritionist Katherine Hay who discusses how food choices affect sleep quality and shares simple food tweaks for better rest tonight. WANT MORE FROM KATHERINE? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how stress affects your diet...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find Katherine @katherine_hay_nutritionist or at Kaptured Nutrition here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodya...

Nov 12, 202410 min

Exercise vs. rest: how a pro triathlete finds the right balance

Professional triathlete Ellie Salthouse discusses her rigorous training regimen, mantras when she needs to pull-through a heavy training session or race, and the importance of recovery. WANT MORE FROM ELLIE? To hear today's full interview, where she shares whether those 1%-ers like ice baths and saunas actually help her performance...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Follow Ellie’s upcoming events @elliesalthouse or via her site here , or see @whoop . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL...

Nov 11, 202411 min

Cheek Media’s Hannah Ferguson unpacks toxic wellness culture

Best-selling author and CEO of Cheek Media Co. Hannah Ferguson unpacks wellness culture, why our capitalist society tarnishes women's wellbeing and how she practises self-care. WANT MORE FROM HANNAH? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her experiences with struggling with sex...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Grab Hannah’s book Taboo (Affirm Press, $34.99) here . Catch her @hannahferguson_ or on TikTok here . For more on Cheek Media Co. see @ cheekmedia.co o...

Nov 10, 202410 min

Sex sans politics conundrum; light exposure for longevity; burning incense warning

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Holly Berckelman chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chatted about whether you can have sex without politics (see story here ); light exposure for longevity (see study here ); a warning over incense (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 @bo...

Nov 07, 202410 min

Eat Pray Love’s Liz Gilbert’s daily habits for personal growth

Mega best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert discusses being a “guru” (of sorts) to millions of women and shares the importance of daily habits in managing her mental health. WANT MORE FROM LIZ? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how to inspire more curiosity in your daily life...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Liz’s Australian tour next February here , catch her @elizabeth_gilbert_writer or see her site here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Onlin...

Nov 06, 20249 min

People, we should be eating the ‘Planeterranean diet’

Clinical nutritionist and TV presenter Sarah Di Lorenzo shares the fundamentals of the Mediterranean Diet and gives her verdict on the ‘ Planeterranean' one. WANT MORE FROM SARAH? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how to master the Med Diet when life is frantic...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Grab Sarah’s beautiful new cookbook My Mediterranean Life (Simon & Schuster, $49.99) here . Follow her on Instagram @sarah_di_lorenzo , see her site here or cat...

Nov 05, 202413 min

Exploring kinks: making sexual play spicier

Researcher, TikTok sensation and author Dr Esmé Louise James discusses the evolution of kink plus a few simple ways to bring more spicy play into your sex life. WANT MORE FROM ESME? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses sex taboos to stop believing...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Esmé’s book Kinky History (Pantera Press, $34.99) here . For her brilliant TikTok advice see here , catch her on Instagram @esme.louisee or see her site here ...

Nov 04, 202410 min

Is cold therapy good for gut health?

Gastroenterologist and NYT bestselling author Dr Will Bulseiwicz aka Dr B discusses social media’s recent claims around cold therapy for better gut health plus the importance of a diverse plant-based diet. WANT MORE FROM DR B? To hear today's full interview, where he discusses the impact of the gut on women's hormone health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can follow Dr B’s wisdom @ theguthealthmd , via TikTok here , or see his site here . For more on 38TERA see @38...

Nov 03, 20249 min

One drink a day vs. few on wknd; break-up sex; breast cancer guilt

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Holly Berckelman chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chatted about breast cancer guilt (see story here ); the healthiest approach to drinking (see study here ); is break-up sex a good idea? (see story here ). Listen to our Extra Healthy-ish ep on breast cancer here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of he...

Oct 31, 20249 min

Pro surfer Laura Enever on what it takes to ride the mega waves

Australian pro surfer Laura Enever just set a world record for the biggest wave surfed by a woman and discusses what it takes to get her body and mind ready to ride the mega waves. WANT MORE FROM LAURA? To hear today's full interview, where she chats through how she lives fearlessly...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can follow Laura’s big wave antics @ lauraenever or see her site here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital ...

Oct 30, 202411 min

The magic number of tasks for a productive work day

Organisational psychologist and executive coach Simi Rayat discusses why people struggle with productivity and the magic number of tasks you should tackle each day to feel joyfully productive. WANT MORE FROM SIMI? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her simple formula for a more productive day...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find Simi’s book Productivity Joy (Wiley, $21.95) here . Catch her @ simirayat_cpsychol or for more on her business Wellbeing...

Oct 29, 20249 min

What to eat for optimal hormone health

Nutritionist and TV presenter Zoe Bingley-Pullin gives a refresher in hormone health, the ideal diet for optimal regulation (no matter what your age) plus the ideal drinks to consume. WANT MORE FROM ZOE? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her story around regulating hormones...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Zoe’s book Eat Your Way to Healthy Hormones (Affirm Press, $39.99) see here . Catch Zoe @zoebingleypullen or via her site here . For more o...

Oct 28, 202410 min

So, you want to run a half marathon?

Nike Head Running Coach and marathoner Lydia O'Donnell breaks down exactly what you need to consider before signing-up to a half marathon plus training plans, strength exercises and mindset essentials. WANT MORE FROM LYDIA? To hear today's full interview, where she answers your most pressing questions about running...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can catch Lydia @lydiaodo or see @nikerunning , for her female running app Femmi, see @ femmi.co . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL...

Oct 27, 202411 min

Wild wellness trends; oral sex & cancer; reasons why you’re always hungry

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Holly Berckelman chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about why your stomach may be constantly grumbling (see story here ); wild wellness trends (see story here ); oral sex and cancer (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_a...

Oct 24, 202410 min

Sh*t You Should Care About’s Lucy Blakiston on perfecting social media balance

The force behind @sh!tyoushouldcareabout's Lucy Blakiston discusses the evolution of her social media consumption, how she keeps boundaries and the upside of doomscrolling. Warning: there’s colourful language used in this ep. WANT MORE FROM LUCY? To hear today's full interview, where she talks through how she manages her mental health in the digital age...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on Lucy and Bel Hawkins’ book Make it Make Sense (Hachette, $34.99) see here...

Oct 23, 202410 min

JLo’s former PT on the most inspiring celeb he’s ever trained

PT Jay Cardiello has trained the likes of JLo and 50 Cent and joins host Felicity Harley to discuss his four pillars of fitness, why he prioritises sleep before fitness plus he shares the most inspiring celebrity he’s ever trained. WANT MORE FROM JAY? To hear today's full interview, where he gives the best motivational talk you might ever hear...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Jay’s 12-week KALIO transformation here and for The 2025 KALIO Summit, see ...

Oct 22, 202411 min

Why are so many young women getting cancer?

Yes, the statistics prove breast cancer in young women is increasing. Cure Cancer Postdoctoral Researcher Dr Kellie Mouchemore discusses why, risk factors and how to help protect yourself. WANT MORE FROM KELLIE? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how family history can affect your chances of cancer...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find out more about Kellie and her research here or see Cure Cancer here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bo...

Oct 21, 202410 min
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