Healthy Her

Best-Of - Summer Series: Could you be insulin resistant? How would you know? What are the symptoms, the tests and strategies to reversing this frustrating condition? Host Amelia Phillips and Naturopathic Doctor Lara Briden discuss how so many of us are insulin resistant and don't know it yet. They discuss the main signs and symptoms, and key strategies we can prevent and reverse it. Plus how peri...

Best-Of summer Series: If you or someone you know is considering taking one of the semaglutide weight loss medications, today's episode is for you. Host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologist Prof. Katherine Samaras discuss the pros and cons, taking an open minded, balanced view, trying to leave harsh judgement at the door. The goal of the episode is to help Healthy Her listeners decide if this is a...

Best-Of Summer Series: How do you get intentional about managing your energy? How do you operate from the 'interest' from your energy and not depleting from the 'capital'. Host Amelia Phillips and Energy Management expert Lorraine Murphy discuss how we can protect and boost our energy for our busy Mum lives. Lorraine gives us practical and effective ways that will make such a huge difference. She...

In this Best-of Summer Series of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips interviews Taylor and Luke, two participants from the new channel 9 TV show Do You Want to Live Forever. Over the last few weeks you’ve heard from Tom and Duncan, Eliana and Enver, and Liberty and Eliza (from the Block) so this week we wrap up this TV show special by hearing from our final couple Hubby and wife team Luke and...

In this very special episode, host Amelia Phillips takes you on a four step journey to setting yourself up for your best and healthiest year yet. This is perfect if you want to create a blueprint you can use for the year ahead. Amelia explains what a temporal landmark is, how it can be a powerful time to unlock behaviour change, and then the four key steps to making this year your healthiest yet....

In this special episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips wraps up the year by getting personal and reflecting on the 7.5 habits that will improve your life. These are insights she has personally gained from interviews with her guests in 2024 which have significantly improved her life. In this episode she explains these habits, how they improved her life and how they can improve yours to. A ver...

In this shorter, bite sized conversation, host Amelia Phillips and Dan O'Sullivan discuss chronic pain and how we can best manage and ideally move beyond chronic pain. From chronic low grade pain such as a sore back or neck, to ongoing conditions such as arthritis, pain can be a huge energy drainer.   18min full Body Mobility Sequence  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV5FXq7Yknk &nb...

In this Mini motivation episode host Amelia Phillips speaks with Dr Torkil Fero, a GP that specialises in lifestyle medicine on the best strategies for getting a better night sleep. Dr Torkil is the author of  The Pulse Cure: a book that delves into the research behind wearables, to help us manage our fitness, stress and sleep better. Take a listen to Dr Torkil’s advice around getting a better nig...

In this shorter, bite sized conversation, host Amelia Phillips and Dr Norman Swan discuss four validated questions used in research to help you become a better parent. Listen to the questions and rate yourself out of five for each one. Dr Norman Swan has recently published a book ‘ So You Want to Know What’s Good for Your Kids? ’. He has dug deep into decades of research and distilled it into one...

Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer of Australians and elevated cholesterol is a key risk factor. Host Amelia Phillips and Prof. Karam Kostner discuss the latest strategies to lower cholesterol, including diet protocols, exercise and key supplements. They discuss medications and why it's important that some people get and stay on medications whereas others can manage through lifestyle. Th...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Fiona O’Sullivan: I’ve been reading a lot about Vo2 Max and it’s links to longevity, how do I measure and improve mine? Suzi Stedman: What is the best milk to drink? Olivia R: You have said before you have a massive sweet tooth. How are you not the size of a house!? How do you...

In this shorter, bite sized conversation, host Amelia Phillips and Professor Katherine Tonks discuss the best ways to lower cholesterol outside of medications. Elevated LDL cholesterol and triglycerides are very common markers out of range many have no idea the impact on their health. They discuss the impact of diet, exercise, and certain supplements and the best strategies for lowering cholestero...

Healthy joint mobility becomes crucial as we age, not just for joint health but for balance, stability, pain management and quality of life. Host Amelia Phillips and mobility expert Dan O'Sullivan discuss the best strategies to protect and improve the mobility of our joints.  18min full Body Mobility Sequence  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV5FXq7Yknk   Hips & Spine Masterclass -  https://yo...

These Mini motivation episodes are shorter more practical conversations designed to motivate you with simple, actionable expert advice you can implement straight away. Today host Amelia Phillips and clinical nutritionist Lee Holmes discuss practical ways to include gut friendly foods into your day. Lee has published nine books on the topic, including Supercharged Food: Heal Your Gut, which has bee...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Amelia from insta: What are some natural ways to lower cholesterol (triglycerides) and insulin for over 40. Libby from insta: What does a biomarker blood test show? Is it easily done and why don’t GPs do it? Jo Marson: I’ve heard you talk about moving after eating to help impro...

Do you own a wearable such as a smart watch or Oura Ring? One that measures your heart rate? Host Amelia Phillips and GP Dr Torkil Færø discuss the fascinating data that can be really helpful on a health journey, from discovering how stressed we really are, to our sleep quality, or a measurement of our Vo2Max. While wearables may not be 100% accurate, the trends to track over time can be very tell...

Welcome to another Mini Motivation episode. These are shorter episodes, where we tackle one specific issue with actionable, practical advice on how to overcome it. Today business coach Lorraine Murphy and host Amelia Phillips are are talking about how we can recognise and release self doubt. Lorraine shows us that whilst self doubt is a perfectly normal emotion, there are ways we dial down that in...

Have you ever had a virus that lingers, or even recurs? There are a group of viruses known as ‘persistent viruses’’ that can linger in our bodies for years. Examples include; long covid, herpes, hepatitis (HBV or HCV), epstein-barr virus (EBV), chronic fatigue and many more. Host Amelia Phillips and author Lee Holmes discuss how these viruses impact our health and how a low histamine and low infla...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Jen Rouse: I’ve noticed I’m getting really stiff, last week I went to zip up an old dress and I couldn’t zip it all the way up, and a year ago I could! Am I just getting old or is there something I can do - help!  Fiona Halkitis: What are your top tips for meal planning for a f...

If you are noticing more stubborn weight that won’t seem to shift, you may be developing insulin resistance. Host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologist Prof. Katherine Tonks discuss the fact that by the time we turn 50, it is estimated that 40% of us will develop insulin resistance. Factors such as higher fat or carb diets, physical inactivity, inflammation, stress and peri or menopause all increase...

In this shorter, bite sized conversation, host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologisy Prof. Katherine Samaras discuss the top ways to manage an autoimmune condition. They look at why the prevalence in women spikes drastically as we age, what the most common conditions are, how we can avoid them, and the top principles for managing an autoimmune condition. About the guest: Prof. Katherine Samaras is a...

How do you get intentional about managing your energy? How do you operate from the 'interest' from your energy and not depleting from the 'capital'. Host Amelia Phillips and Energy Management expert Lorraine Murphy discuss how we can protect and boost our energy for our busy Mum lives. Lorraine gives us practical and effective ways that will make such a huge difference. She talks about the energy...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Kath Sully: What’s the fastest way to boost my fitness, I don’t have much time but really want to get fitter, thanks. Debra Chambers: I walk regularly but I just can’t seem to get into the swing of strength training, do you have any tips? Caroline Hunter: What are your top tips...

Do You Know Whats Good for your kids? There are 1000 parenting books, opinions from well meaning loved ones, and our own perspectives. But what really matters when it comes to raising happy, healthy kids.   Host Amelia Phillips and Dr Norman Swan discuss the research from his new book So You Want to Know What’s Good for Your Kids? ’  which highlights the things we really should be focussed on as p...

In this Mini Motivation Episode, host Amelia Phillips and naturopathic doctor Lara Briden answers the question of whether we should consider taking hormones to manage our peri or menopausal symptoms. If so, what symptoms will it help with? Which brands are best? Should we take progesterone, oestrogen, testosterone or all of them! And what are the risks associated? Also are there any lifestyle chan...