Grief and loss are a natural part of life but that doesn't mean you have to be overwhelmed by them forever. In this beautiful chat with researcher, author, and acclaimed public speaker Dr Lucy Hone, you'll learn an expert's way to take control of your grief and loss using scientific tools. Then, Sam wants you to keep your comfort food - without grabbing your phone and ordering takeaway! He's going to share how to keep it nutritious, budget-friendly, and most importantly, a comfort. Have a questi...
Aug 30, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Eating nourishing and well-balanced meals isn't always easy. We're up against busy schedules and lack of inspiration with what to cook. Sam Wood is here with a motivational moment that will help us hack our healthy eating and make it easier. 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....
Aug 27, 2023•6 min
Find it hard to stick to your exercise routine? It could be because you are not working out in sync with your menstrual cycle. Period coach, menstrual cycle educator and speaker Jemma Lee joins Sam on The Wood Life to explain how best to exercise at different times of the month to work with our bodies and the menstrual cycle. 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....
Aug 23, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 27
We are all busy and have a lot going on. It can be hard to not only keep on top of everything, but feel like we are doing a good job. Sam Wood is here with tips on how to successfully juggle in our day-to-day lives. 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.
Aug 20, 2023•5 min
Are you addicted to your phone? Us too! We all know spending a little too much time on screens is unhealthy, but Dr Kristy Goodwin knows the actual science behind the effects and it's... scary. Luckily, she's here to share easy ways to cut back without going off-grid and why digital detoxes don't really work. Then, if you're too busy for a workout but want to squeeze in some exercise, Sam's got some great (and slightly quirky) ways to do incidental exercise. Have a question for Sam? Guest sugges...
Aug 16, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 26
We know that motivation isn't what is going to achieve our goals, it's consistency. However, consistently exercising, eating well, and practising self-care, isn't easy, that's why Sam has created a way to hack consistency! 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.
Aug 13, 2023•5 min
You're seeing it everywhere on your socials. The celebrity weight-loss secret they won't own up to, influencers showing off svelte bodies, friends of friends posting incredible before-and-afters... Ozempic is a Type 2 diabetes and weight-loss medication that seems almost too good to be true! Sam's brought in gut and hormone nutritionist Christiana Velis to break it down for us. Then, if you feel like you've lost your way in winter, Sam's gonna get you ready to start spring with a kick... without...
Aug 09, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 25
By now, we are aware of the benefits of practising gratitude; it helps us stay in the present moment, its help us appreciate the parts of our life we usually would take for granted, leading to a better life. So, if you need some easy guidance to getting started, Sam shares his one simple trick. 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....
Aug 06, 2023•5 min
"Meditation doesn't need to be boring as shit" - is the life motto of meditation teacher and author, Caitlin Cady. We've all heard of meditation, most of us have probably tried it, but a smaller amount of us regularly practice it. If you've struggled to meditate, believe it's not for you, or haven't been able to stick to it, Caitlin Cady will change your mind and practice. Then, Sam is sharing an easy way to test your intensity throughout your workout... no, you won't need an expensive wearable....
Aug 02, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Change is uncomfortable, and the older we get, the more we avoid it. On the other side of change, usually is growth. So how can we get comfortable with change? It's like a muscle, and Sam shares his top tip for strengthening 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....
Jul 30, 2023•6 min
Endless to-do lists, constantly busy, and high achieving... Chelsea Pottenger knows this lifestyle all too well, however she turned her back on it almost a decade ago in favour of self-care and real productivity, and now she's helping others do the same. Chelsea will help you move past the guilt of self-care, and how you can best take of yourself to avoid burnout and be the best version of yourself. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood ...
Jul 26, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Our lives are busier and more stressful than ever, but we don't have to feel tightly wound 24/7. Instead, there is one thing you can do, daily, that takes 2 minutes, to help you press reset on your stress levels. 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.
Jul 23, 2023•5 min
Feeling constantly tired? More sleep may not be the cure, it might be better quality sleep. Psychologist and sleep expert, Damon Ashworth joins The Wood Life to help enhance your sleep quality and feel the benefits throughout the other aspects in your life! Then, if you, or someone you know has experienced a personal tragedy or grief, and have struggled to get back into a workout routine, or to even get involved in light exercise, Sam is here to help. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? O...
Jul 19, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Being rejected is a terrible feeling, that's why so many of us stay away from situations where this might happen. However, in doing this, we rarely leave our comfort zone and stunts our growth. Sam outlines why we should start embracing rejection, and how we can feel comfortable with 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....
Jul 16, 2023•4 min
Sam's on a short break, so we're dipping into the archives to give you the best of nutrition! If it feels like there's a never ending list of ingredients to include daily for a balance diet, Sarah Pound, better known as Wholesomebysarah , can help! She breaks down what a healthy diet is, how you can achieve it and make it tasty for the whole family. Then, as we're in the depths of Winter, Nutritionist Nikki Hart outlines why we should be fuelling our bodies differently throughout the year, and g...
Jul 12, 2023•28 min
"We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with". Who are you spending your time with? Are these people adding to your life, or taking from it? Sam will help you identify relationships in your life you may need to be wary of, and how you can go about making positive change. 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....
Jul 09, 2023•6 min
With Sam on a short break, we're dipping into the archives to bring you some of our favourite conversations of 2023! Dr Joanna McMillan returns to teach us how to fuel our minds for better cognitive performance, and Dr Libby Weaver joins Sam to speak about stress and the invisible load and the impact it has on our overall health. 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....
Jul 05, 2023•30 min
What do you want your life to look like? Does the way you're living to day reflect that? Does the content you consume reflect that? The conversations that you have? Sam encourages you to take stock in three pivotal pillars in your life, to determine what you are really consuming. 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....
Jul 02, 2023•6 min
Sam's first ever pilates session was harder than he expected, regardless, he decided to amplify the traditional pilates session, by taking a Strong Pilates class. In this episode he is joined alongside Co-Founder and Director of Strong Pilates, Michael Ramsey to speak about the new low impact, high intensity version of pilates. Then, if you've never stepped foot in a gym, or you can't remember the last time you did, Sam gives you some tips if you're nervous to sign up! Have a question for Sam? G...
Jun 28, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 21
And just like that, we are halfway through the year. Remember those goals you set at the start of the year? It's time to revisit them, reflect on your achievements, and plan for the next 6 months. 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.
Jun 25, 2023•6 min
With Dry July just around the corner, have you ever considered going sober? Staying sober? or just moderating? Sober coach, Danni Carr joins Sam to speak about her own journey to sobriety, the affects of alcohol, and how to determine if you need to action. Then, if you've heard the term 'calorie deficit' associated with weight loss, Sam breaks down what this means and whether or not you need to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive ne...
Jun 21, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Find yourself waking up on a Monday, stressed, exhausted, and uninspired? Maybe it starts the night before, already dreading the week ahead on a Sunday evening. Sam gives his top three tips for overcoming the Monday blues and setting your week up for the best chance of success. 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....
Jun 18, 2023•5 min
We're often told to 'trust our gut', but what happens if we don't understand what our gut is trying to tell us? Gut health expert Rachel Larsson joins Sam to translate what our body is trying to tell us, how we can balance our gut, and heal our bloat. To find out more about Rachel, visit her website rachellarsson.com.au/ To learn more about your gut, check out the Bristol Stool Chart HERE . Then, Sam gives his top four stretches to do before bed, for a better sleep, and to feel refreshed waking ...
Jun 14, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 19
12 months ago Sam spoke with 'The Iceman' Wim Hof, and since then, he has changed his morning ritual for good, and now, he wants you to do the same. Listen to Sam's chat with Wim Hof HERE . 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....
Jun 11, 2023•4 min
We are all capable of being difficult, most of the time we learn from our mistakes and try to do better. But sometimes the difficult people around us, won'[t change, won't compromise, and living a life with them in it, is challenging. Dr Rebecca Ray returns to The Wood Life to share her strategies of dealing with difficult people, and what we should do when we find ourselves being the difficult person. Then, Sam dives into The Wood Life inbox, and sheds some light on building muscle, and fitting...
Jun 07, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Confidence is not our ability to succeed, but our belief in our ability to succeed. The easiest way to believe in our ability, sometimes is to fake it. Sam teaches you his one foolproof trick to building confidence in any situation. 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....
Jun 04, 2023•5 min
Sam had every intention of speaking about raising resilient kids with parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson. However, it quickly became one of Sam's most honest and vulnerable conversations on The Wood Life to date. Justin helps Sam navigate the very common issue of having a different parenting style to his wife, Snez. How they can parent together more harmoniously, without having to change the way they parent. He also gives Sam sincere advice for strengthening a relationship with a child, who has ...
May 31, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Four weeks ago, Sam set you a challenge to prioritise time for yourself. Now, it's time to check in. Did you manage to complete the challenge? Did you give up after a while? Did you even start it in the first place? If you ever needed a pep talk, this is the episode to save to your favourites. 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 28, 2023•4 min
A decade ago Taryn Brumfitt posted an unconventional before and after photo, which disrupted the diet industry, and since then, Taryn has created documentaries and programs to help women, children, and soon to be men, appreciate their bodies for what they can do, rather than what they look like. Taryn was recently awarded Australian of the Year, and through the criticism and backlash, she continues her mission, and brings her insight to The Wood Life. Then, we’re tackling Winter wives tales… sho...
May 24, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Usually we preach that motivation can only be built with daily habits, and while that is true, there is one scientifically tested factor that can immediately change the way you train, your outcome, and even your chances of reaching a PB... it's music. Sam will teach you how to utilise this to get motivated and make the most out of your training. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE. Links: https://www.nature.com/articles...
May 21, 2023•4 min
