Extra Healthy-ish

Best-selling author and podcast host Brooke McAlary wants to change the conversations around the word “care”. In this episode, she discusses what care truly means, how to be more caring in your life, and in turn transform your mental wellbeing.    WANT MORE FROM BROOKE? Brooke’s book Care (Allen & Unwin, $32.99) is available here. Follow her on Instagram @brookemcalary   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  On...

The LA-based celebrity trainer talks about his friendship with Chris Hemsworth (he’s the master trainer on Chris’ Centr app), how his work with first responders inspired his Raw Functional Training (RFT) method, and how kinesiology is integral to getting the most out of your training.   WANT MORE FROM DA RULK? You can follow Da Rulk on Instagram @da_rulk, or see more info about him, here.    WANT...

Sexologist, relationship expert and author Dr Nikki Goldstein helps you get more comfortable with the whole solo sex thing. She talks about masturbation - from new techniques to try, to using toys, to the wondrous health benefits, and why we need to rename the G-Spot the G-Zone.    WANT MORE FROM DR NIKKI? Follow Dr Nikki on Instagram @drnikkig. Or, check out her website.   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? ...

Dream researcher and expert Rose Inserra says you can learn alot from what you dream. In this ep, the author of Inside Your Dreams reveals the meaning behind common night visions from being naked to cheating to falling or losing someone you love.    WANT MORE FROM ROSE? Find out more about Rose’s book, Inside Your Dreams (Rockpool, $29.99), here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyands...

Best-selling author and researcher David Gillespie, who's new book is called Brain Reset, discusses how our modern society is wreaking havoc with our dopamine levels which is driving every-day addictions - from social media to porn and alcohol. He shares science-backed advice on how to quit these for good.    WANT MORE FROM DAVID? His book, Brain Reset (Macmillan, $34,99) is available here. For mo...

Adala Botlo, founder of women’s only franchise, Zadi, joins host Felicity Harley to chat about women and working out - what she wishes they do more of, less of and how to have an all-round better, and fun, workout. Plus, she chats through her own journey from weight loss to launching a female-only gym.   WANT MORE FROM ADALA? Find out more about Adala’s business, Zadi, via Instagram @zaditraining...

Maz Dela Cerna has led a phenomenal life from overcoming drug addiction and trauma, to losing 30kgs and becoming a bikini model. The self-development coach, blogger, YouTuber and author of I Deserve Better, shares the wisdom she’s learnt from her emotional and spiritual awakening, and how the law of attraction really does work.    WANT MORE FROM MAZ? Find out more about Maz’s new book I Deserve Be...

Australia’s most successful winter Olympian, Torah Bright, chats motherhood, how that photo reposted by Body + Soul actually came about (check it out via @bodyandsoul_au), her life post competitive snowboarding, and how she's overhauled her nutrition for better mental health.    WANT MORE FROM TORAH? Check out @torahbright for more motherhood inspiration. Or, see her website, here.    WANT MORE BO...

It's winter...colds, flus and, er, COVID are lurking around, so we could all do with an immunity boost right now. The Healthy Chef Teresa Cutter discusses immunity: the role of our gut health, how to tell if your system is flagging, and the best foods, spices and recipes to give it a massive hit.    WANT MORE FROM TERESA? Check out Teresa’s Instagram @teresacutter_healthychef for more. Or, see her...

Famously known for her insanely fit body (and as Pip Edwards' BFF), Leah Simmons - who's also a pilates instructor, PT and yogi - opens up about her transformation from being body obsessed to loving herself for who she really is. She talks about the exact moment she realised posting on Instagram was the wrong pursuit of happiness, and how this inspired the creation of her new workout, KAAIAA.   WA...

Dr Rebecca Ray is a pro at helping people manage their boundaries. The clinical psychologist, speaker and author of a new book, Setting Boundaries, guides listeners on how to get better at setting them, identifying the unhealthy ones, and how to tackle tricky conversations when someone is challenging them.     WANT MORE FROM DR RAY? Find out more about Dr Ray’s book Setting Boundaries (Macmillan,...

Lisa Messenger is the CEO and founder of Collective Hub, and has authored and co-authored more than 40 books. So, who better to talk to about "authenticity", than this entrepreneurial powerhouse who's 100 percent living in her truth. She opens up about her own journey to discovering her authentic self, when she’s stuffed up and the wisdom she’s picked-up along the way.    WANT MORE FROM LISA? Find...

Richard was once a butler at Buckingham Palace, now he's on a quest to educate Australians about nutrition and fitness. In this ep, the PT and author of Crush Calories in 20 Minutes discusses macronutrients - what are they, why we need them and the best ones to eat for different lifestyles. Don't worry, he reveals some dirt on the Royals, too.     WANT MORE FROM RICHARD? Find out more about Richar...

Rebecca Maddern might be in “the best shape of her life”, but  she’s also in the best place in her life. The TV presenter, currently hosting Australian Ninja Warrior, discusses that Body + Soul shoot in a bodysuit, how she's fine-tuned her confidence over the years. Plus, she opens up about her fertility struggles and why she feels so amazing in her 40s. WANT MORE FROM REBECCA? Follow Rebecca on I...

Christian O'Connell was one of the UK’s biggest radio stars, but threw it all in and moved his family to Australia to host Melbourne's Gold 104.3 breakfast program. The author of No One Listens to Your Dad’s Show discusses his anxiety attacks, what went down at his first therapy session and why we need to lose the stigma around mental health (and how you can help). If this episode triggers anythin...

Stacey Demarco is a big believer in the power of plants for better health and wellbeing. The author of Plants of Power gives her expert advice on the best seasonal plants to grow for health and healing. WANT MORE FROM STACEY? Find out more about Stacey’s book, Plants of Power (Rockpool Publishing, $39,99), here. Or, follow Stacey on Instagram @themodernwitch WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to...

Dr Nick Fuller has found the secret to long-term weight loss. Cue applause! The leading obesity researcher from the University of Sydney discusses his brainchild “interval weight loss” - how and why it works. He also talks through why diets don’t work, what to eat for better health, and why losing weight is harder than resisting than second or third or fourth Tim Tam. WANT MORE FROM DR FULLER? Fin...

Former Olympic snowboarder, PT and motivational speaker, Steph Prem, is also a pro at pilates (she is the founder of pilates brand, Studio PP). In this episode, the Medibank ambassador breaks down pilates for beginnings to devotees including naming the one exercise everyone struggles with and how to nail it everytime.  WANT MORE FROM STEPH? Find out more about Steph via Instagram @stephieprem or h...

Peta Sigley is the co-founder of online resilience platform, Springfox, and joins host, Felicity Harley, to discuss what happens when you overload your mental bandwidth. Yes, they talk about burnout - what it looks like, what it feels like and what to do when you’ve hit that point.    WANT MORE FROM PETA? You can find out more about Peta and Springfox, here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head...

Spiritual teacher, psychic reader and author of new book, Brave, Sheila Vijeyarasa (aka Sheila V) is big on everyone having a spiritual toolkit. In this episode, she discusses the importance of a toolkit, what to fill it with, and how to use it to deal with...life.   WANT MORE FROM SHEILA? Find out about Sheila’s book Brave: Courageously live your truth (Rockpool Publishing, $29.99), here. Her bus...

Dr Brad McKay is done with the wellness scene - charlatans peddling goods, sciencey-salespeople and marketing duping us into spending more money all in the name of better health. So, he wrote a book about it called Fake Medicine. In this ep, the host of Embarrassing Bodies Down Under discusses the evidence behind alternative therapies like cupping, reiki and oxygen therapy, and whether they will,...

Turia Pitt is here to help you deal with a crap day like a boss. The athlete, motivational speaker and author talks about the importance of exercise (in her case, running), how to shift your thinking to the positive, and the best ways to start the day right.    WANT MORE FROM TURIA? You can find Turia on Instagram at @turiapitt or for more on her RUN with Turia program, click here. (FYI, sign-ups...

Clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher Emily Toner reconfirms what many of us might already know - music is magical for mental health. The Medibank ambassador chats about music and mental health, how to incorporate more of it into your daily life, and whether playing that break-up song for the 99th time is such a smart idea.    WANT MORE FROM EMILY? Find out more about Emily via her website...

Casey Beros is a TV presenter and self-confessed former bad girl wants to empower YOU to be a better person. The author of The ‘Bad’ Girl’s Guide to Better discusses how to grow through some of your worst behaviors, let go of your mistakes, upgrade your emotional intelligence and step into a brighter future.     WANT MORE FROM CASEY? Find out more about Casey’s new book, The ‘Bad’ Girl’s Guide to...

Hello sugar, my old friend… In this episode, nutritionist and author Michele Chevalley Hedge reminds us of the damaging effects of consuming too much sugar - how it impacts our physical and mental health, how to know if we’re consuming too much, and whether the proposed sugar tax is a, er, sweet idea.    WANT MORE FROM MICHELE? Michele is a regular contributor to Body + Soul - see her other storie...