Extra Healthy-ish

Trailblazer, champion, Olympic royalty Jess Fox talks about her life in the kayak from first picking up a paddle as a toddler to preparing for her fourth Olympics in Paris. She shares how a set-back, a loss, only inspires her to win.  WANT MORE FROM JESS? Follow Jess’ Paris journey  @jessfox94  or read more about her  here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to  bodyandsoul.com.au  for your dai...

Need a refresher on all things protein? Dietitian and podcast host Susie Burrell discusses why we need protein, what the latest research says, plus sneaky and easy ways to consume more daily.  WANT MORE FROM SUSIE? For more on Susie, see  @susieburrelldietitian , her site  here  or podcast The Nutrition Couch  here . For more on her protein powder, click  here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: He...

Creativity can do wonders for your wellbeing, but what does it actually mean to be creative?  Authors Lizzie Rose and Caitlin Marshall discuss creativity, the proven positive effects of creative pursuits, and share their favourite “prescription” to boost mental health.  WANT MORE FROM LIZZIE & CAITLIN? For more on their book Creative First Aid (Murdoch Books, $39.99) see  here . Catch them  @m...

Hypnotherapy and coaching expert Alistair Horscroft discusses how to use hypnosis to tap into the power of your mind, why self-hypnosis is more effective than meditation, and how to harness the power IN the now.  WANT MORE FROM ALISTAIR? You can find Alistair  @alistairhorscroft  or  here , or check out The Mind Academy  here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to  bodyandsoul.com.au  for your...

Workplace wellness expert and TEDx speaker Lizzie Williamson wants to change our sitting-all-day culture. She discusses how being active throughout your workday can, er, work to your advantage - increasing wellbeing, productivity and energy.  WANT MORE FROM LIZZIE? For more on Lizzie’s book The Active Workday Advantage (Major Street Publishing, $32.99)  here . You can catch her  @energisewithlizzi...

Neuroscientist and psychologist Professor Joel Pearson’s lab was the first to scientifically test intuition (yes, it's legit). He joins host Felicity Harley to discuss the evolving science behind intuition and his toolkit for trusting our bodies and gut feelings.   WANT MORE FROM JOEL? For more on Joel’s new book The Intuition Toolkit (Simon & Schuster, $29.99) see  here . You can find him  @P...

For years we were sold the low-fat message, yet these foods were sugar-laden and the message backfired. Then, fat was in fashion. Chef, author and TV host Luke Hines discusses fats: the good, the bad and how to fill your diet with healthy fat options.  WANT MORE FROM LUKE? You can find Luke  @lukehines  or onTikTok  here , or see his site  here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to  bodyandso...

Organisational coach and author Sharon Darmody is on a mission to boost your wellbeing at work. She shares her strategies for boosting yours...to save you from handing in your resignation.  WANT MORE FROM SHARON? Grab Sharon’s book Work Your Magic (She Writes Press, $24.75)  here . For more on Sharon, see  @sharondarmody  or her site  here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to  bodyandsoul.co...

Her fierce approach to fitness made Michelle Bridges a household name, but today she’s slowing down, kinda, thanks for menopause. The celeb trainer discusses the best peri and menopause workouts, nutrition and her own learnings.  WANT MORE FROM MICHELLE? Find Michelle  @mishbridges , see her  website  for more inspo, or for 12WBT’s new The Menopause Method, see  here . WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Onli...

Masterchef alumni and TV host Sarah Todd opens up - for the very first time - about her father leaving when she was aged two, and how it’s only been in the past six months that she's truly started processing her emotional scars.  WANT MORE FROM SARAH? You can catch Sarah  @sarahtodd  or for her Hot Toddy sauces, see her website  here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to  bodyandsoul.com.au  ...

When was the last time you told your partner how important they are to you? Psychotherapist and TedX speaker Dr Heather Browne shares simple and effective ways to improve communication in your relationship.  WANT MORE FROM DR HEATHER? You can find her book Speaking with the Heart  here  or via her site  here . Check out the TedX talk on her YouTube channel  here  or find Heather on Instagram @ dr....

In light of the recent ‘legging legs’ social trend, we take a deep dive into body image: what it is, how it’s formed and how to nurture a healthy relationship with our bodies no matter what our life stage. Danni Rowlands is Head of Prevention at Butterfly Foundation and joins host Felicity Harley to discuss…  NEED SUPPORT? For help and support, contact the Butterfly Foundation’s National Support l...

Burnout is the hot topic right now and with good reason (how were you feeling circa Dec 23?). Psychologist and life coach Dr Marny Lishman shares strategies for safeguarding yourself against overwhelm and burnout in 2024. WANT MORE FROM DR MARNY? For more on her new book Burnout to Brilliant (Affirm Press, $24.99) see  here . You can catch her  @marnylishman  or via her site  here .  WANT MORE BOD...

Everyone is talking about intimacy right now (and no, not just Esther Perel), so what is it, how do you cultivate it and can it be repaired after infidelity? Sex and relationship therapist Christine Rafe takes a deep dive into intimacy.  WANT MORE FROM CHRISTINE? For more on Christine, see via  @goodvibesclinic  or their website  here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to  bodyandsoul.com.au...

Grab your yoga mat, lie back and listen to yogi and founder of Within studio Masha Gorodilova as she shares her story of practicing yoga as a teenager in Russia to launching successful Melbourne studio Happy Melon. She'll also inspire you to find a yoga style to suit you.  WANT MORE FROM MASHA? For more on Masha’s studio Within, see  @withinretreat  or  here . You can follow her  @mashayoga .  WAN...

Why can’t you stop drinking coffee? Why do you freak out in a lift? Dr Jen Martin is Associate Professor in Science Communication Biosciences from the Uni of Melbourne and shares the science behind your weird - and perfectly normal - habits.  WANT MORE FROM DR JEN? For more on Jen’s book Why Am I Like This? (Hardie Grant, $27.99) see  here  and for more on Jen, see  here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? ...

Celebrity trainer Jono Castano discusses his five pillar approach to a successful and sustainable fitness and weight loss transformation (yes, the approach that helped Rebel Wilson and many more). WANT MORE FROM JONO? For more on Jono’s new book It Starts Today (Affirm Press, $32.99), see  here . For the Acero Drip app see  here , for his gyms see  here , or find him @jonocastano on  Instagram  or...

Fact: Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Lana Kelly, a lawyer by trade who's built a side-hustle from a harrowing skin cancer journey, shares her story and how she juggles a full-time job with her growing business.  WANT MORE FROM LANA? Find out more about Auriche  @aurichehair  or on TikTok  here , or via their site  here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to  bodyan...

So, how do you stay motivated to hit your New Year fitness goals when you feel yourself…flailing? Fitstop’s athletic director Andrew ‘Pap’ Papadopoulos shares his motivational wisdom.  WANT MORE FROM ANDREW? For more on Fitstop, see  @fitstopfitness  or  here . For Andrew, see  @andrew_pap_  or his site  here .  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to  bodyandsoul.com.au  for your daily digital do...

Athlete and speaker Bonnie Hancock broke numerous records circumnavigating 12,700 kilometres around Australia in 254 days. She discusses her mental and physical toughness in terrifyingly cold seas and shark infested waters.  WANT MORE FROM BONNIE? Grab Bonnie’s book The Girl Who Touched the Stars (HarperCollins, $34.99)  here . You can catch her  @bonniehancock  or see her site  here . You can lis...

Do you feel like your mind has a, er, mind of its own? Meditation expert and author Luke McLeod discusses how to be more “awake” in your everyday life and shares some handy meditations for the new year.  WANT MORE FROM LUKE? Grab Luke’s new book Everyday Enlightenment (Hachette, $34.99)  here . Catch Luke  @luke.mcleod  or for his app Soul Alive, see  @soul.alivemeditation  or  here . You can list...

We get it, those habits you started on Jan 1 have kinda, sorta already slipped. Organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber unpacks the reasons why and how to make them stick…without beating yourself up.  WANT MORE FROM AMANTHA? You can grab Amantha’s book, The Health Habit (Penguin, $36.99),  here . For her Habit Hijacker quiz see  here , follow her  @amanthai , or check out her podcast How I Wo...

Want to build a strong financial future and stronger relationship? Journalist and author Nicole Haddow discusses navigating couple money talks, splitting household costs and whether women should have a f***-off fund.   WANT MORE FROM NICOLE? Grab Nicole’s book Couple Goals: Building a strong financial future and an even better relationship (Hachette, $34.99)  here . Or, catch her  @nicolehaddow  o...

If you’re an inspiration seeker, then listen to executive life coach Shannah Kennedy and former Sportsgirl CEO Colleen Callander talk about life plans, vision boards and exactly how to create a roadmap for 2024. A sweet hit of New Year inspo.  WANT MORE FROM SHANNAH & COLLEEN? You can find their new book Elevate (Penguin Life, $35)  here . For more on Shannah, see  @shannahkennedy  or her site...

Celebrity trainer Sam Wood is so much more than that pearly-white smile. In this ep, he shares life before Bachelor  fame, including losing his Mum as a teen and how it shaped his life outlook - plus, he chats about how he’s joined forces with Body + Soul to help get Australia healthy.  WANT MORE FROM SAM? You can join Sam’s FREE 8 Week Health Club  here . Find Sam on Instagram  @samjameswood  or...