As the seasons change, so should our diet... Eating seasonally is beneficial for your body to thrive, but will also bring your grocery bill down. Nutritionist Nikki Hart outlines why we should be fuelling our bodies differently throughout the year, and gives her tips to how we can be adding extra vegetables to both our and our children's diets... even if they're fussy eaters. Then, Sam is tackling another social media trend... the 12-3-30 treadmill workout across your social media feeds, but doe...
May 17, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
If there was one thing you could do every morning that would give you a better chance of being healthier throughout the day, would you do it every day? There is one thing, that science says, works for resetting healthy habits daily. 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....
May 14, 2023•4 min
You may know Emma Hawkins for her social content, her children's clothing label Home Grown Kids , or even for the man she married, however you may not have heard this candid about her beautiful and busy life. She opens up about struggling to find her identity as a new mum, why she doesn't believe in the perfect balance, and the non-negotiables she has carved out for herself. If she can't convince you to take 30 minutes out of your day for yourself, no one can. Then, Sam gives you some tips to ke...
May 10, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The 80/20 rule encourages you to look at aspects of your life, and question where you can be using your time more effectively. It's likely 80% of your effective output comes from just 20% of your 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.
May 07, 2023•5 min
Our relationships have an impact of mental and physical health, whether they're romantic or platonic. Relationship expert, Dr Lurve dishes her top tips to creating lasting connection, overcoming self-sabotaging behaviour, and bringing the excitement back to long-term relationships. Then, we're tackling the fitness challenge that is doing the rounds across social media, and answering the question... can a simple sit and rise test really test your mortality? Have a question for Sam? Guest suggesti...
May 03, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Feel guilty when you take time for yourself? Avoiding it, can be detrimental to your productivity, motivation and health. Sam explains exactly why you need to be adding time for yourself to the top of your priority list. 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.
Apr 30, 2023•5 min
There is no one right way to parent. There is no one right way to feed your children, have them sleep, play, or how to show them love. Dr Preeya Alexander has worked with mums and bubs for years, and she is here to assure you, that yes, you are parenting right, even when it doesn't feel like it. After researching for her book Eat, Sleep, Play, Love she shares her tops tips for nurturing health kids in the first two years and beyond, and how we as parents, should be looking after ourselves. To or...
Apr 26, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 12
We often want to see the benefits of change immediately, but the small changes we make every day sometimes have the biggest impact. Sam outlines the importance of small daily changes, and how to get comfortable with not seeing immediate benefits. 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....
Apr 23, 2023•5 min
The way you eat, the foods you crave, and the way your body moves can be impacted by the different stages of your menstrual cycle. Learning how to fuel your body at the different stages of your cycle, can do amazing things for your metabolism and overall health. Nutritionist Elly McLean joins Sam to give the basics into menstrual cycles and metabolism, and the changes we need to make to our diet during perimenopause and menopause. If you want to learn more about Elly, check out her website nutri...
Apr 19, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 11
We are surrounded by constant distractions, some are easier to switch off than others. Sam admits that his own social media habits are what has inspired this motivational moment, and how he is working to identify his trigger, and how to eliminate it. 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....
Apr 16, 2023•6 min
Dr Joanna McMillan has returned! This time, she's teaching us how to fuel our minds for better cognitive performance. She gives us the low down on sugars, fats, and calorie counting. Want to hear more from Dr Jo? Listen to her audio books on Audible . Over the past few weeks, Sam has been speaking with members of his 28 program, and collating the top 5 best tips to saving money during your grocery shop. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The W...
Apr 12, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Guilt. It's a complex feeling, at times, it can keep us in check, but other times, it is unproductive and detrimental to our mental and physical health. Sam outlines the three steps you should take when your are feeling unproductive guilt. 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....
Apr 09, 2023•6 min
We all struggle with finding enough time to exercise, cook, spend time with family, do the things we love… but the trick isn’t trying to cram more things into each day, it’s to do less and reclaim more of our precious time back. Melissa Ambrosini shares the startling statistics she discovered while writing her latest book Time Magic , it will have you reassessing how you spend each and every day, and taking on board her TMT’s – Time Magic tasks. Then, Sam is giving his top tips, so you can have ...
Apr 05, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 9
By now, we know that 'just five minutes' is all it takes to get over the mental hurdle of getting up to exercise, but how do we motivate ourselves to start something new for the first time, especially if it feels overwhelming or impossible? Sam outlines why starting anything three times can be the difference between success and failure. 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 informa...
Apr 02, 2023•4 min
It's been almost ten years since we last saw Sam Wood and Osher Gunsberg counting roses on our TV... but the reality is, Osher's life at that time wasn't all red roses and extravagant dates, he was battling mental illness and a recovering alcoholic. The pair speak about their behind the scenes experiences of filming The Bachelor, the misconceptions of complex mental illness, and how parenting has changed who they are for the better. This is a conversation you don't want to miss. If you, or someo...
Mar 29, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 8
At the beginning of the year, you found your why, you worked out your goals using SMART, and now it's time to honestly check in with yourself. How are you going with your goals? Have you achieved what you thought you would during this time? Is it time to change your goal? Or change the timing of it. If you missed out on the original episode, catch up here: 3 tips to having your best year yet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 26, 2023•5 min
"There's a runner in everyone" is what Nike performance running coach, Lydia O'Donnell believes. If you feel like that doesn't pertain to you, she gives you tips to evolve into someone who has never ran, into someone enjoys it. For anyone who wants to take their training to the next level, Lydia also dishes her best tips for improvement. Then, a question comes through The Wood Life inbox that bamboozles Sam, and he needs a bit of help to answer "when we lose weight, where does it go?" To find ou...
Mar 22, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 7
If we sit around waiting for motivation to strike, we might be sitting there forever. In those times, we push through and motivated ourselves. In this episode Sam gives his top 3 tips to motivating yourself, even on your worst days. 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....
Mar 19, 2023•5 min
Are you eating enough protein? Soy? Zinc? Iron? The list goes on, and it can feel impossible to include all of the ingredients needed for a balanced diet. Sarah Pound, better known as Wholesomebysarah , joins us this week to break down how to have a healthy diet, and how to make it tasty for the whole family. Then, she's sticking around to answer a conundrum around intermittent fasting, how to stop legumes from giving you wind, and how healthy hydralytes are. To find out more about Sarah, and fo...
Mar 15, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The most difficult boundary to set, is usually the one we need the most. If you had boundaries protecting the one thing you want to achieve, what would your look like? Sam urges to dig deep and determine what you're trying to achieve, and how to set the boundaries to protect that. 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....
Mar 12, 2023•6 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Ice baths, heat therapy, compression... do we need any of this? Or is the 1% that only elite athletes need? Dr Shona Halson, professor at ACU, and consultant for the Australian Open and Nike, joins The Wood Life to speak about the spectrum of recovery, and the important role it plays on your body and mind. She will have questioning your own recovery practices, and inspire you to begin one if you don't already. To learn more about Shona's work and research visit the ACU website. Then, you may hav...
Mar 08, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Have you ever sat down to watch a movie, realised 20 minutes into it that you weren't enjoying it, but continued any way so the past 20 minutes didn't feel like wasted time? This is the sunk cost fallacy. Sam outlines how you can identify where you're falling into this trap in your life, and how to change it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 05, 2023•5 min
Have you wondered why some people can grasp new skills faster than others? Why some people can learn languages quickly, while others are better with directions? Neuroscientist, Chantel Prat has been studying the uniqueness of our brains, and how all of us have neurological strengths that we can learn to harness. To learn more about Chantel Prat visit her website chantelprat.com/ . To test your brain's balance, complete Chantel's brain games chantelprat.com/research.html . Then, we're talking exe...
Mar 01, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Win the morning, win the day, by creating the perfect morning ritual. Sam shares his brand new non-negotiable ritual, how it's starting to improve his mood and day, and how you can integrate a small change into your life, that will start to make improvements to most aspects of your 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....
Feb 26, 2023•4 min
You've seen Layne Beachley on podiums and breaking world records, but Layne wasn't born a champion and her success was not given to her on a silver platter. Her story of resilience and perseverance is nothing short of inspiring, and will motivate you to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Then, Sam dissects the popular proverb "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", and finds out it's origin and if there's any truth behind it. Find out more about Layne Beachley and her Awake Academy at a...
Feb 22, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
If we look at goals and motivational in motivational moments, then consider this your anti-motivational moment… Sam encourages you to take some time to look deep inside yourself and identify what your anti-goal is… here’s a hint, it will be the one things that feels impossible to give up. 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....
Feb 19, 2023•5 min
The rules are pregnancy are ever-changing, certain foods and exercises are blacklisted, and then later deemed safe, and others have always been thought to be safe, until they're not... Melanie Jackson, better known as Melanie the Midwife joins Sam to make the basics of pregnancy and postpartum simple. Then, she's answering questions from you around gestational diabetes, exercise V rest, and how your journey to movement during postpartum differs depending on the type of birth. Find out more about...
Feb 15, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Now that January has passed, it's the time to set ourselves up for the year ahead. Sam shares his top 3 tips to live by this year, to ensure that you reach your goals and make 2023 your best year yet! 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.
Feb 12, 2023•5 min
"Our invisible load is the stress we carry, that no one sees, that drives how we think and feel." Nutritional biochemist, Dr Libby Weaver joins Sam to speak about stress and the invisible load and the impact it has on our overall health. Dr Libby shares her insights into eliminating stressors, and where we go next if it has taken a measurable toll on our bodies. Then, Sam is sharing his predicted top 3 health and fitness of 2023... BUT before you buy into them, you must hear Sam's rating and wha...
Feb 08, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Making big change in our life, can start with small practices performed daily. These three simple practices done before you head to bed each night, can help with better sleep, and the way you arrive into the next day. These practices, done daily over a long period of time, can have you living a more effective 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....
Feb 05, 2023•4 min
