Extra Healthy-ish

Truth bomb: what you eat can affect how you feel. Masterchef contestant Malissa Fedele aka the mood boost nutritionist discusses the food-mood connection and how to build your plate for better wellbeing.  WANT MORE FROM MALISSA? You can find Malissa @malissafedele , see her site here or catch her podcast here .   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dos...

Modern life has dysregulated our nervous system. Big time. Physiotherapist, TEDx speaker and author Jessica Maguire discusses the importance of your nervous system for life, how to recognise your arousal states - too hot, too cold or just right - and shares tools to bring it back into balance.  WANT MORE FROM JESSICA? For more on her new book The Nervous System Reset (Pan Macmillan, $36.99) see he...

In recent years, we’ve made huge strides in research and funding for women’s health, but there’s still a lot needed. Kate Johnston-Ataata from Women’s Health Victoria discusses why historically it’s been so underfunded and why we should hold hopes for the future.  WANT MORE? We encourage you to view the brilliant Labia Library here . For more on the Women’s Health Victoria research conducted by Yo...

Fitness coach and content creator Annabelle Ronnfeldt shares the fundamentals needed to build fitness endurance (in her case, a marathon) covering training programs, nutrition and mindset.  WANT MORE FROM ANNABELLE? You can catch Annabelle @ annabelleronnfeldt or find her on TikTok here . For her training programs see at @movewithus or for the Sydney Marathon see here or @ sydney_marathon .  WANT...

Dr Cecilia Kitic is a gut health expert and exercise physiologist who is passionate about the importance of gut health for better fertility. She discusses the connection between the two, lifestyle habits that can affect gut health and how to cultivate excellent microbiome health.  WANT MORE FROM CECILA? You can catch her @fertilegut or via her site here . For more on Cecilia’s online course, see h...

Authenticity coach and author Kat John is big on empowering people to live their authentic lives. So, what does this mean exactly? How do we actually go about it? Why does our ego always get in the way? She shares how to design and live a life that’s true to you.  WANT MORE FROM KAT? Grab Kat’s new book Authentic: Coming Home to Your True Self (Penguin, $36.99) here . You can find her @kat.john ,...

Yoga teacher and author Kirsten Moore has led a gritty life. From struggles with an eating disorder to a spinal tumour and then an addiction to prescription medication, she shares her highs, lows and learnings, plus how she manages her mental health today. Note to listeners: we deal with some pretty heavy topics in this chat. If you or someone around you needs some help, please see Lifeline here c...

Award winning writer, journalist and activist Soraya Chemaly discusses why we need to shift our view of “resilience” from individualised strength towards collective care, and offers ways you can feel resilient in the face of adversity. WANT MORE FROM SORAYA? For more on Soraya’s book The Resilience Myth (Simon & Schuster, $34.99) see here . You can find her @ragebecomesher or via her site here...

Bestselling author and gynecologist Dr Jennifer Gunter is one of the fiercest advocates for women’s health on social media. She discusses why we’re so confused about health, how to be more discerning about the content you consume, plus the most important thing you can do for your health today. WANT MORE FROM DR JEN? For information on her event Menstruation, Menopause & Medical Mythology at UN...

Long before health was “cool”, athleisure queen Lorna Jane was making leotards for her aerobics punters. She shares her story of global success, her learnings along the way and how she manages her health and wellbeing day to day.  WANT MORE FROM LORNA? You can follow Lorna @ljclarkson and @lornajaneactive or on TikTok here . For more info on her new collection see her site here or read our B+S art...

Women’s health expert Dr Anthea Todd is on a mission to inspire people to know their body better. She shares simple ways to tap into what your body's signals and the simple formula for better body and mind balance.  WANT MORE FROM ANTHEA? You can find Anthea’s new book What’s My Body Telling Me? here , catch her @dr.antheatodd or see her site here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyand...

Fitness influencer turned self-love advocate Kate Jones’ advice is exactly what every-body needs - she shares why you can be healthy at any size and how to reframe your mindset to feel good about who you are, not what you look like.  WANT MORE FROM KATE? Find Kate @dedikated_lifestyle or via TikTok here , or for her self love journal see here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul....

Do you drink cow’s milk? Chef and author Matthew Evans has written a book on the controversial superfood and shares the science and his discoveries about milk, “fake milks” and whether it really is the best liquid to drink for your health.  WANT MORE FROM MATTHEW? For more on his new book Milk (Murdoch Books, $34.99) see here . You can catch him @fat.pig.farm or see his site here .  WANT MORE BODY...

Behind her glamorous social media feed, model Laura Dundovic is battling health conditions haemochromatosis and Hashimoto's disease. The PT and nutrition coach discusses how they upended her life, her search for answers and how she manages her health and wellbeing today.  WANT MORE FROM LAURA? Follow Laura on Instagram @lauradundovic or see her website here . You can listen to Laura’s last Healthy...

It’s the Olympics and this week we’re celebrating *cue applause*. On this ep, we throwback to 2000 when Dr Lauren Burns won Australia’s first gold medal in Taekwondo. She reflects on that moment and shares the formula she uses to inspire people to reach their full potential today.  WANT MORE FROM LAUREN? Find Lauren @laurenburnsgold or via her site here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to b...

It’s the Olympics and this week we’re celebrating (cue applause). Tina Rahimi is our first Muslim female Olympic boxer and shares her story of how she first started out, how she found the courage to overcome gender and religious barriers, and why she's never giving up.  WANT MORE FROM TINA? Follow Tina’s Paris experience @tinarahimii_  or on TikTok here , and her site here . See the B+S Paris hub...

It’s the Olympics and this week we’re celebrating (cue applause). Rachael Gunn aka Raygun discusses how she juggles training for the Olympics with her academic career, and how she’s defying age-related stereotypes in sport.  WANT MORE FROM RACHAEL? Follow Rachael’s Paris experience @raygun_aus or see the B+S Paris hub here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your dail...

It’s the Olympics and this week we’re celebrating (cue applause). High jumper Eleanor Patterson shares how she overcame setbacks to compete in her third Olympics, her learnings around her nutrition and training, and how she stays focused between jumps.  WANT MORE FROM ELEANOR? Follow Eleanor’s Paris experience @eleanorpatterson or see the B+S Paris hub here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head...

It’s the Olympics and this week we’re celebrating (cue applause). Swimmer Ariarne Titmus discusses the challenges and expectations of being a superstar athlete and the significance of staying true to oneself.   WANT MORE FROM ARIARNE? Follow Ariarne’s Paris experience @ariarnetitmus_ or see the B+S Paris hub here .   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital...

Disability advocate Steph Kelly was involved in a horrific car accident which destroyed her health and life. She shares her story, how she now feeds through a tube and how she finds positivity in the darkest times.    WANT MORE FROM STEPH? You can follow Steph’s health hurdles @stephkkelly or on TikTok here .    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose...

How much power do you really have over your thoughts? Journalist and author Jacinta Tynan discusses how to stop living on auto-pilot, whether affirmations actually work and the importance of listening to your inner ding.    WANT MORE FROM JACINTA? Find out more about The Spiritual Book Club here or catch Jacinta @jacintatynan . Or for a VIP membership for Healthy-ish listeners, see here . You can...

Wondering what the hell is wrong with you? Dr Gillian Deakin is a GP with more than 30 years experience and discusses how to recover from fatigue, tiredness, pain and other undiagnosed symptoms.    WANT MORE FROM GILLIAN? You can find Dr Gillian’s book What the Hell is Wrong With Me? ($28.95) here or read more about her here .    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your...

Clinical nutritionist and bestselling author Lee Holmes shares invaluable insight into her struggles with long COVID - from the fatigue to the shame of being a “healthy” person with this condition - and how she tweaked her lifestyle and nutrition to heal.    WANT MORE FROM LEE? For more on Lee’s new book Nature’s Way to Healing (Rockpool, $32.99) see here . You can catch her @leesupercharged , fin...

Author and motivational speaker Lisa O’Neill is obsessed with inspiring humans. She takes a deep dive into energy - physical, spiritual and emotional - and how you can boost yours today and feel a more inspired version of YOU.    WANT MORE FROM LISA? You can find Lisa’s new book Energy (Major Street, $32.99) here . You can catch her @lisao.nz or via her site here .    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Onlin...

Hands up who needs a winter health boost? Er, everyone. Clinical naturopath Tegan Marshall shares her top ways to upgrade your health - from stress levels, to diet, sleep and getting more vitamin D.    WANT MORE FROM TEGAN? For more on Tegan see @weareglowable or find Glowable here .    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. O...