Extra Healthy-ish

Author and social researcher Rebecca Huntley opens up about her harrowing childhood and how after unsuccessfully trying traditional therapy, she used MDMA to find her way forward from trauma. If this chat raises anything for you, see Lifeline here .    WANT MORE FROM REBECCA? For more on Rebecca’s book Sassafras (Hachette, $34.99) see here or catch her @rebecca_huntley_author .    WANT MORE BODY +...

Clinical nutritionist Katherine Hay discusses how our rising stress levels are impacting our food choices and health, and the best ways to manage your weekly eating when life is busy.    WANT MORE FROM KATHERINE? You can find Katherine @katherine_hay_nutritionist or at Kaptured Nutrition here .    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and...

Professional triathlete Ellie Salthouse reflects on her successful career from training to mindset to nutrition, and how she manages fitness around her menstrual cycle. Plus, she shares advice for aspiring athletes.    WANT MORE FROM ELLIE? Follow Ellie’s upcoming events @elliesalthouse or via her site here , or see @whoop .   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your dai...

Best-selling author and CEO of Cheek Media Co. Hannah Ferguson unpacks taboos in women’s health - from health care to marketing periods as empowering to her own struggles with "rough sex" and vaginismus.   WANT MORE FROM HANNAH? 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 or listen to her podc...

Mega best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert opens up about the challenges in managing her mental health, the importance of curiosity and how to cultivate it daily, and the somewhat radical measures she undertakes to switch-off from technology.  WANT MORE FROM LIZ? Find out more about Liz’s Australian tour next February here , catch her @elizabeth_gilbert_writer or see her site here .  WANT MORE BOD...

So, you want to eat more Mediterranean? Clinical nutritionist and TV presenter Sarah Di Lorenzo discusses the Med Diet’s benefits, key foods and how to incorporate more of its principles into your - busy - daily life.     WANT MORE FROM SARAH? Grab Sarah’s beautiful new cookbook My Mediterranean Life  (Simon & Schuster, $49.99) here .   Follow her on Instagram @sarah_di_lorenzo , see her site...

Researcher, TikTok sensation and author Dr Esmé Louise James discusses sexual taboos you should stop believing - from the attitudes around women’s sexuality to self-pleasure and the future of sex technology in an AI-driven world.   WANT MORE FROM ESME? 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 @esm...

Gastroenterologist and NYT bestselling author Dr Will Bulseiwicz discusses the critical role the gut microbiome plays in overall health, the connection between the gut and hormonal balance and the potential benefits of supplements in supporting gut health. WANT MORE FROM DR B? You can follow Dr B’s wisdom @ theguthealthmd , via TikTok here , or see his site here . For more on 38TERA see @38tera or...

Australian pro surfer Laura Enever discusses the evolution of her surfing career from seven seasons on the WSL Women’s Championship Tour (consistently finishing in the top 10) before pursuing big wave surfing in 2017. She shares how she has learnt to live fearlessly in surfing and life.    WANT MORE FROM LAURA? You can follow Laura’s big wave antics @ lauraenever or see her site here .    WANT MOR...

Organisational psychologist and executive coach Simi Rayat discusses the significance of a structured morning routine and her simple PRIME formula for a more productive and energised day. WANT MORE FROM SIMI? You can find Simi’s book Productivity Joy (Wiley, $21.95) here . Catch her @ simirayat_cpsychol or for more on her business Wellbeing Face see here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to...

Nutritionist and TV presenter Zoe Bingley-Pullin discusses all things hormones from what they do in the body, to regulation and the best foods to eat. She shares her journey of discovering she was in perimenopause before 40.  WANT MORE FROM ZOE? 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 on h...

Nike Head Running Coach and marathoner Lydia O'Donnell answers top listener questions about running from training plans to menstrual cycles plus the best gym-based exercises to support your running and choosing the right gear for performance.    WANT MORE FROM LYDIA? You can catch Lydia @lydiaodo or see @nikerunning , for her female running app Femmi, see @ femmi.co .    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  On...

The force behind @sh!tyoushouldcareabout's Lucy Blakiston discusses how she built a media brand from her bedroom, what she's learnt being a young she-eo and the importance of mental health in today’s social media-obsessed world.  Warning: there’s colourful language used in this ep.   WANT MORE FROM LUCY? For more on Lucy and Bel Hawkins’ book Make it Make Sense (Hachette, $34.99) see here . You ca...

PT Jay Cardiello has trained the likes of JLo and 50 Cent and shares how his traumatic life events have shaped his teflon-like self-belief. He shares his motivational approach to getting tabloid-worthy fitness results, whatever your age.    WANT MORE FROM JAY? Find out more about Jay’s 12-week KALIO transformation here and for The 2025 KALIO Summit, see here . For more on Jay, see @jaycardiello or...

We need to talk about young women and the rising incidences of breast cancer. Cure Cancer Postdoctoral Researcher Dr Kellie Mouchemore shares more on her research, the impact of family history and the importance of being breast aware.    WANT MORE FROM KELLIE? You can find out more about Kellie and her research here or for Cure Cancer see here .    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandso...

Bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Mark Manson discusses the self-help industry, his no f*cks approach and his go-to practices to enhance self-awareness.  WANT MORE FROM MARK? For more on Mark’s Australian tour, see here . You can catch him @markmanson , on TikTok here or via his site here .   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital...

Chef, author and TV host Luke Hines takes a deep dive into protein from how much you should be eating to high-protein foods and whether supplements should be included in your daily quota.  WANT MORE FROM LUKE? You can find Luke @lukehines or on TikTok  here , or see his site here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On so...

Lifestyle medicine physician and best-selling author Dr Jenny Brockis discusses the science around nature's positive effects on health and how to really engage the senses while in nature.   WANT MORE FROM JENNY? For more on her book The Natural Advantage (Major Street Publishing, $32.99) see here or catch her here or @drjennybrockis .    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au f...

Nutritionist Edwina Ekins confesses she can’t cook, but is learning… she shares her easy hacks on how to cook simply and boost your nutrition and health.  WANT MORE FROM EDWINA? Find more on Edwina’s business Nutrition 4 Performance here or @nutrition.4.performance_ . You can listen to her last Extra Healthy-ish chat - is your current ‘health routine’ doing more harm than good? - here .  WANT MORE...

Former Australian pole vaulter and exercise physiologist Amanda Bisk is one of the original fitness influencers - she discusses the impact of social media on the evolution of fitness culture and shares tips to help you train more efficiently.    WANT MORE FROM AMANDA? For more on the XX festival, see here. You can catch Amanda @amandabisk or for more on her Fresh Body, Fit MInd app, see here .   ...

Certified sex and relationship practitioner Georgia Grace discusses new ways to explore sexual pleasure through fantasies, toys and non-monogamy.    WANT MORE FROM GEORGIA? For more on her new book The Modern Guide to Sex (Harper Collins, $49.99) see here . You can find Georgia @gspot._ and catch her online here . Listen to her past Extra Healthy-ish chat about having fulfilling sex here .    WANT...

Film producer and rucking advocate Adam McDonald shares how his cancer diagnosis transformed his outlook on health and inspired his love of rucking (more on this hit new fitness trend in the episode).  WANT MORE FROM ADAM? You can catch Adam @search4health or for more on rucking, see @getrukd or their site here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital do...

Biohacker and nutritionist Camilla Thompson shares how she beat mould toxicity with biohacks, why biohacking is for all of us (and not just tech billionaires), plus she gives a few simple biohacks we can all do.   WANT MORE FROM CAMILLA? For more on Camilla see @biohackmecoach , her Facebook page here or via her site here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily...

Australia's favourite science champion Dr Karl Kruszelnicki reflects on his career longevity, the importance of curiosity and luck, and shares advice on navigating health misinformation.    WANT MORE FROM DR KARL? For more on Dr Karl’s new book A Periodic Tale (Harper Collins, $36.99) see here or catch him @doctor_karl , on TikTok here or via his site here .    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head...

The Beauty Chef founder Carla Oates shares her biggest learnings around gut health, how she feeds her skin and the importance of beauty from the inside out.    WANT MORE FROM CARLA? For more on Carla and The Beauty Chef see here or @thebeautychef .   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandso...