Extra Healthy-ish

Ultra-marathon runner Dr Kay Bretz's life changed one day when he stood at his front gate and turned right instead of left. It led him to racing 250kms across the Australian outback and he beat the race record by five hours (as you do). In this episode, he talks about his life-changing mantra, his intense passion for running and how the everyday person can train their mind to “take the road less t...

Friendship expert, teacher and founder of URSTRONG, Dana Kerford, discusses friendships...why they're important for our mental health, how to use them to boost your wellbeing, when to call time, the best ways to deal with conflict, plus how to break-up with a friend (kindly).   WANT MORE FROM DANA? Find out about Dana's business, URSTRONG, here. Or on Instagram @urstrong.friendship.    WANT MORE B...

Dr Frank Chow talks in depth about the buzzy new mental health term - languishing - the forgotten middle child of mental health, as psychologist Adam Grant wrote recently in The New York Times. Dr Chow, a psychiatrist and Director of 2OP Health, discusses what languishing is exactly, the tell-tale signs, the fine line between languising and depression, and how you can flip your outlook and flouris...

Jessica Rowe might be “crap” in the kitchen, but she's full of genius tips for healthy cooking. The TV presenter, author, ambassador for MLA and self-confessed crap housewife discusses what a “crap housewife” actually looks like, her obsession with air-fryers and how she learnt to push past perfectionism and embrace her wonderfully, messy life.   WANT MORE FROM JESSICA? Check out Instagram @jessjr...

Chiropractor, actor, one-time Bachelor star and Medibank ambassador, Tim Robards, discusses everything you need to know about winter workouts from his top motivation tips, to injury prevention, best recovery exercises and how to tweak your diet to suit every cold-weather fitness regime.    WANT MORE FROM TIM? Find out about Tim via his Instagram @mrtimrobards or see more about The Robards Method,...

Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic surgeon, author and TV presenter. She is also a pro at knowing how easy it is to get sucked into B.S. advice on social media. So, how do you work out what is legit and what isn’t? It all boils down to your definition of "healthy". Dr Stamp also shares her top tips on staying healthy-ish in life.    WANT MORE FROM DR STAMP? Find out more about her, here, or on Ins...

Mark Wales is a former SAS commander who thought his life was about to end in a cornfield in Afghanistan, but after that harrowing experience he made it his mission to rebuild himself. In this ep, the former Survivor contestant talks through his extraordinary life - from the cornfield, to the US and most recently, on becoming a dad and the wisdom he will pass onto his son.    WANT MORE FROM MARK?...

How do you take your milk? Jacqueline Alwill is here to help you work out if the oat variety is better for you than almonds or peas, and whether cow’s milk is all it’s cracked up to be. The accredited nutritionist is founder of The Brown Paper Bag, a personal trainer and mum, and she discusses milk alternatives and what’s best for your nutritional needs.    WANT MORE FROM JACQUELINE? You can find...

Want to feel inspired? Motivated? Sophie Delezio became a household name circa 2005 after suffering two horrific traffic accidents (she suffered burns to more than 85 percent of her body, lost her feet, fingers and an ear), now 20 she’s Body + Soul’s new guest contributor, and each month in our print edition, she’ll speak with fellow members of the unique “survivor’s club”. In this podcast, you’ll...

Are you feeling freaked out by the state of our planet? The world? Your life? Well, illustrator, speaker and author of Hope is a Verb, Emily Ehlers, has a remedy for us all. It’s called “hope” and in this episode, she will inspire you to shift your thinking from despair and overwhelm at what’s happening in the world around us...to hope. She talks about her life-changing trip to Bhutan and what art...

Sure, being “you” sounds easy, but sometimes it’s damn hard to push past judgement, negativity and destructive self-talk...which isn’t really “you”, right? Well, Dr Heer wants to help you push past the chatter and reach your full potential. The former chiropractor, turned author, speaker and creator of International Being You Day (on May 22 FYI), gives advice on how to discover who YOU really are....

Seriously, how good is a slow cooked meal in winter not just for our taste buds, but also our health? The bomb. In this episode, health and nutrition coach, Stacey Clare, gives her expert advice on how to master slow cooking - from what to cook, to the best brands of appliance to buy and her tried-and-tested tips and tricks.    WANT MORE FROM STACEY? Find out about Stacey’s next online slow cookin...

What’s your working from home vibe? Do you clear out your wardrobe for the 278 time at 11.11am? Or wake up early, knuckle down and have half your work knocked over by 9am? Well, whatever your style, Alison Hill, a psychologist and author of Work From Anywhere, has advice on how to be more efficient and WFH like a boss.    WANT MORE FROM ALISON? Find out more about Alison’s book, Work From Anywhere...

Tory Archbold is an entrepreneur, business coach and CEO of Powerful Steps and wants to inspire you to live a powerful life. In this episode, she talks through how to work in life’s flow, trusting your intuition and the simple, yet powerful, steps to success.    WANT MORE FROM TORY? Find out more about Tory via Powerful Steps, here. Follow her on Instagram @powerfulsteps. Or find out more about th...

Indigenous singer-songwriter Mitch Tambo has a deep connection to his heritage. His music, and the way he lives his life, is filled with soul, spirit and inspiration. In this episode, Mitch talks through the deep sentiment behind his new single, Dreamtime Princess, being a role model to indigenous kids and his journey to becoming who he is today and the impact he hopes to have on the world.    WAN...

During the pandemic everyone was kinder, more forgiving and friendlier… don’t you think? Social psychologist Hugh Mackay did and this collective kindness inspired him to write a book (he’s written 22 btw) called The Kindness Revolution. In this ep, Hugh discusses the power of kindness - how to foster it, why we need more of it in our communities, and why millennials are a pretty resilient bunch.  ...

Simon Hill is a nutritionist, physiotherapist, podcast host and author of The Proof is in the Plants. He is also the food contributor to Chris Hemsworth’s fitness app, Centr. In this episode, Simon opens up about the inspiration behind his career, he talks through the importance of switching to a (mostly) plant-based, how to do it without alienating yourself, and the power of plants for preventing...

Stacey June has a challenge for you: learn how to date yourself. In this episode, Stacey talks all things dating from how to take the ultimate selfie (aka take a long hard look at yourself), to the importance of dating yourself, and the role intuition plays in finding a good match. The author of Single Pringle shares learnings from her worst dates and how she finally met “The One”.    WANT MORE FR...

Alexis Fernandez wants YOU to live a bold life. In this episode, the neuroscience whiz and host of hit podcast, Do You F*&^ing Mind?, talks to us about her new book, Be Bold: Manifest Your Dream Life. She shares simple tricks and science-backed advice on how to set healthy boundaries, move the eff on, and overcome feelings of self-pity. Oh, and you’ve got to hear the boldest thing she’s ever done...

Maddy Tyers is an actor, TV presenter and author of picture book, When Anna Came to Stay. She is ambassador for The Butterfly Foundation and has lived experience with an eating disorder. In this episode, Maddy talks openly and honestly about healing from an eating disorder, where body image issues stem from, and warning signs we should all be aware of both with your own body image and those around...

Pull out your dumbbells and fire-up your fitness apps, in this episode we’re talking strength training for anyone who needs a refresher, or for those new to lifting weights. Former NRL player Ben Lucas is owner and director of Flow Athletic in Sydney, and discusses the must-do exercises for full-body strength, how he fits fitness into his days, plus he talks about the business of Flow Athletic and...

In Australia's post-COVID world, many of us are struggling with anxiety. In fact, approximately one in four of us experience challenging anxiety, says Dr Jodie Lowinger, a psychologist, founder of The Anxiety Clinic and author of The Mind Strength Method. In this episode, she shares her top lessons in cultivating self awareness and building resilience. She talks about how to turn anxiety into a su...

Dr Michael Mosley is a UK journalist, documentary maker and author of many international bestsellers including The Fast 800, The Clever Guts Diet and Fast Asleep. He joins host Felicity Harley via Zoom from the UK to chat all things sleep. He discusses what to eat for better sleep, the impact of alcohol, how to tell if you’ve had enough, and how to create the perfect sleeping environment.    WANT...

Our special guest on this ep is the fabulous Alison Stephenson, Body + Soul online editor. Ali gives us a snapshot of her life before Body + Soul, exactly what she does each day as online editor AND yes, she gives the lowdown on the infamous dog-food diet story (you can read it, here).   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness....

Sure, veganism might be as popular as meat and three veg back in our grandparents' day, so if you’re still pondering this lifestyle, tune in. Heaven Leigh runs Sydney vegan restaurant and bar, Bodhi, so she knows what it takes to turn a regular diet into a plant-based one. In this episode, she talks about her experiences running Australia’s longest established vegan restaurant (it’s 30-years-old F...