Sam Wood is here to make 2023 the best year of your life. Whether you're looking to lose weight, find motivation or get ahead, The Wood Life will guide you on your journey. Along with Australia's leading experts, Sam answers your health, fitness, and lifestyle questions. Catch new Wood Life episodes every Monday and Thursday. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here https://sayhi.chat/thewoodlife
Relationship expert John Aiken, shares his tips to a healthy and fulfilling relationship, and shares the one thing that will destroy any relationship. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are two ways we can live our lives, being reactive or proactive. One keeps us stressed and uptight, the other fosters productivity and calm. Sam gives you tips how you can ditch the reactive mindset and start living proactively. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
For a large majority of the time, the thing holding is back from feeling self-worth, is ourselves. Self-sabotage can be detrimental in so many aspects of our lives, and continues to feed itself. Lyndi Cohen teaches us how to reject negative self-talk, and accept our bodies and ourselves, just the way they are. Then, Dr Rebecca Ray dives deep into self-sabotage, why we do it, and how to break the cycle. She will change the relationship you have with yourself. Have a question for Sam? Guest sugges...
It so easy to get caught up in what we can't do, rather than what we can do... but what if the traits that we've always considered to be weaknesses, turned out to be our most powerful strengths? Sam helps you flip the script on your weaknesses, and explains why they are most likely a misdirected strength. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Our diet is crucial to weight loss, building muscles, and our energy source. However, with so much conflicting nutrition information, it can be confusing... let's make it simple. Dr Tim Crowe joins to break down what a diet is, and what trends are as beneficial as they claim to be, and which ones are not.Then, nutritionist Christiana Velis explains what gut health is, and how we can balance it. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life ...
You don't need to make HUGE changes to transform your life... sometimes it's the subtle yet consistent changes that make all the difference. Sam outlines three small habits, that take less than 10 minutes, that if done daily, can improve your focus, productivity, and outlook on life. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
We're looking back at some of the best tips around working productively and building healthy habits. Productivity expert, Donna McGeorge dishes her top tips to finding more time in your day. Then, Dr Gina Cleo breaks down the psychology or habits, both good and bad, and how by understanding this, we can make big changes in our lives by changing very little. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listen...
It doesn't matter how healthy you eat, or how much you exercise, if your internal monologue is constantly putting you down and finding the negative, reaching your goals will never feel like enough. Sam explains how our thought process works, and by making a few simple changes, we can rewire it to turn that negative self-talk into self-acceptance. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
This week we're looking back at the best interviews around motivation. Sam speaks with dual Olympian, Jana Pittman about her unshakeable mindset and unconventional goal setting routine. Then, AFLW star, Sabrina Champion shares her mindset secrets, that keep her motivated and focused during football matches, and any challenges that are thrown her way. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
You don’t have to do it perfectly, you just have to do it. Sam explains why striving for perfection leads to burn out, and what we should be doing, both mentally and physically, to ensure we stay on track with our fitness goals. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
We're taking a look back at some of the best conversations we've had around resilience in 2022. Neuroscientist Paul Taylor speaks the physical benefits of building resilience, and how physical stress and challenges strengthen our mind. Then, Hugh Van Cuylenburg outlines his three pillars of resilience, and their impact. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
We start, we struggle, we quit. Sound familiar? We can break this pattern to reach our fitness goals. Sam explains the four stages of learning to identify where we throw in the towel, and how we can persevere to smash our fitness goals! Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
We're looking back on some of the best episodes of 2022, in this episode we're focusing on the best of ageing. Sam speaks with dietitian Susie Burrell who explains what metabolism and who it changes as we age. Then, we're joined by Dr Joanna McMillan who informs us of the body changes that happen as we age, and answers your questions around menopause. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for...
The year comes to an end, and we start planning for next year... What do we want to achieve? What are our goals? What is the next thing we want to conquer? But when do we ever give ourselves the time to stop and reflect on what we have done over the past 12 months? Now is the time. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Scott Pape has helped millions of Australian's with their finances, and now The Barefoot Investor, is back to help your kids because financially savvy. Scott speaks to Sam about teaching the importance of finances to the next generation, and reveals some of his top tips to help them, and help you avoid financial stress. Then, we look at some of your biggest fitness achievement of 2022! Have a question for Sam, guest suggestion, or something you'd like to share? Submit it through The Wood Life in...
2023 is fast approaching, so now is the time to figure out what you want to achieve in the new year. No, you don't have to get started just yet, but Sam will help you put together an action plan that's ready to go for next year! Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How and when we eat affects our how we exercise, our energy levels throughout the day, and how we perform every day. Sports and performance dietitian, Jess Spendlove, joins The Wood Life to share her simple tips to tweaking your eating habits, to make the most out of your workouts, and your day. Want to learn more about Jess? Visit her website jessicaspendlove.com/ Then, if you've wondered whether you should be doing full body workouts, or targeting certain areas of your body, maybe you've had a...
Where does all of our time go? Sam may have the answer to that question, and he may be able to help you get back some of your precious time. No, it may not be the first time you've heard this, but it serves as a good reminder as we head toward the holiday season. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sarah Wilson exploded onto the scene with her revolution against sugar, but since then, any aspect of life that feels too big, and too overwhelming, she's taking on too! She speaks with Sam about her ability to make change feel sexy to the every day person, and how we can overcome our worries and thoughts of self sabotage, to accomplish big things. Then, if you're feeling nervous about the holiday season breaking your exercise habits and healthy eating habits, Sam has some advice to help you bre...
"You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with." If that's true, who are the people you have around you and are they serving you? Sam outlines the three people to keep in your inner circle, and the three people to avoid. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Our body clock can be a huge contributor to our overall health, the body clock is more than just when and how we sleep, but our eating habits, exercise routine, and technology habits. Dr. Emily Manoogian from the Salk Institute in the US joins us to speak about resetting your master clock to balance your overall health. Then, if you've ever found yourself sitting down at the gym, scrolling on your phone instead of continuing with your reps or program, Sam dishes some advice to keep you from fall...
Past guests have outlined the power of kindness, and how it benefits those on the receiving end as much as those that are expressing kindness. Sam has looked into the other scientific benefits of kindness and just how many different aspects of your health it can improve. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Want to find out more about studies around kindness? Journal of Integrative Psychological and Behavioural Science study Berkeley study by Christine Carter Emory University study Lear...
We're constantly reminded about the foods we consume, and how the effects our mood, our weight, and our overall health, but what about what we feed our brains? Our mental diet, is just as important as our nutritional diet. Mental health researcher, Corey Jackson, joins Sam to outline how we can influence our wellbeing by curating a healthy mental diet. Then, we're deep diving into exercise, as Sam answers your questions around when best in the day to exercise, how long for, and how often. He'll ...
There are three traits that most successful possess, it doesn't involve waking up at 4am, or running a marathon before breakfast. Master these three traits, and you can succeed in aspect of your life. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
After a busy week in Sam's life, it's a great time to go back into the archives, and re-share Dr. Jodi Richardson's message about overcoming worry and anxiety in adults and children. Then, we're re-sharing some of your wins from this year. Have a health, fitness or wellness question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Imagine if there was a magic pill that could clear up your skin, give you energy, AND helped with weight loss. Well, it's actually not a magic pill, in comes in liquid form... water. Water has truly incredible health benefits if you can get the recommended consumption. We've dug into the archives to remind you why you should be consuming water, and how much. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Every year there's a new health fad or diet, some stand the test of time, and others burn out as fast as they exploded onto the market. Nutrition research scientist, Dr Tim Crowe, joins Sam to break down some of the biggest health trends in recent years, and determines which ones we should align with, and which ones we should steer clear of. The results are surprising! To find more of Dr Tim Crowe's work, visit his website thinkingnutrition.com.au Then, if you've ever felt bored with your workou...
"Successful people quit all the time... they just know what to quit and when." When we speak about successful, we don't often speak about the importance of quitting, Sam outlines how to identify when to persevere and when it's time to quit. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Rob Mills rose to fame during the first season of Australian Idol, since then he's graced Australian TV screens and had landed some of the biggest roles in musical theatre, now he's taking on the stereotype of the 'average Aussie bloke.' Rob breaks down why men struggle with vulnerability, how it impacts their health, and how we all have a role in making a change. Then, Sam is hating and rating supplement stacks, 30 day challenges, and intermittent fasting. Have a question for Sam? Send it to hi...
Failure is uncomfortable and can prevent us from trying things that challenge us. But what if you leaned in to failure, and saw it as an opportunity instead? Sam speaks about the idea of 'failing forward', and how by embracing failing forward, you can achieve remarkable things. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
