Healthy Her

In this Ask Me Anything Episode, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions, along with giving an update on her book project, her new program, and her favourite time of the year - a temporal landmark. Deta Odedra: I’ve heard you talk about strength benchmarks for health and longevity, can you give me a couple? Anonymous: What’s the first step to take if I feel completely stuck wit...

Women are not small men, according to Dr Stacy Sims. So if you're wanting to get the most out of your exercise sessions, you need to 'train like a girl'. Dr Stacy gives us the ultimate workout if you have 4x1hr sessions available to exercise. She and host Amelia Phillips go through the most important exercises for longevity, bone health, fat loss and muscle preservation.  If you're looking to...

In this shorter Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips and Professor Heike Bischoff-Ferrari discuss Omega-3s, their benefits, how to test and track, whether supplementing works and top tips for supplementing, based on the DO HEALTH Trial.  To listen to the full episode on the stunning results of the DO HEALTH Trial listen to their previous episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oBE...

In this shorter, Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Philips and high performance executive coach Craig Harper discuss the art of aging well and how to stay energised, curious and engaged through our decades. Amelia makes a starling discover about Craig, and Craig's secret to a happy life is quite surprising (hint - its NOT exercise!).  About the Guest Craig Harper is a high performance exec...

Do you ever go through periods of feeling overwhelmed? Host Amelia Phillips and biochemist Dr Libby Weaver discuss how midlife for mums can feel like you are holding up the sky. In this raw and honest episode they discuss some breakthrough reframes (three in particular) that help you manage stress effectively. They discuss the biochemistry involved, how our thoughts really do dictate our biochemis...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions, plus an update on her life, including some VERY exciting news! This episode covers the questions:  Lily Hannan DM from insta: I’m in perimenopause and feel like crap, some days I feel terribly flat, almost depressed, and other days I feel overwhelmed and stressed - manic almost. Then some days I’...

Have you ever felt stuck? It’s this feeling that you’re not happy with where you’re at, be it in health, career, relationships or thought patterns. Host Amelia Phillips and high performance coach Craig Harper discuss why we get stuck, the impact on unlocking our potential and top strategies to get  unstuck. If you have some stubborn habits and behaviours that are not serving...

These Mini Motivation episodes are shorter bite sized episodes focussing on a specific topic, so you can feel armed and motivated to make positive changes to your health and happiness. Today host Amelia Phillips and sleep expert Lisa Maltman are delving into sleep insomnia caused by stress. What happens when your stress is chronic? When there’s no end in sight? How can we improve our sleep w...

In this Mini Motivation Episode host Amelia Phillips and neuroscientist Paul Taylor talk about stress, and how to tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress. Amelia also gives her take on whether the stress of a prolonged overnight fast is healthy or harmful for women.  They unpack the surprising science behind good stress, known as hormesis, and what activities these include. F...

Are you waking up tired, even after the 'right' amount of sleep? You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips sits down with sleep expert Lisa Maltman to unpack why good sleep isn’t just about more hours, but better ones. Discover the surprising factors that might be draining your rest, and learn simple shifts to help...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Marikah248 over insta: 39yo FT working mum of 2 - health needs a complete overhaul. What’s the number 1 thing you recommend starting with or focussing on to kickstart your journey? Emma Alley over insta:  I want to lose weight but I don’t want to lose musc...

What if we told you there was a way to reduce your cancer risk by 61%, lower your biological age, AND reduce pre-frailty by 39%. In this episode, host Amelia Phillips and the lead researcher from this trial Prof. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari are going to journey through this clinical trial, called the DO-HEALTH trial. They will help us understand what the researchers uncovered and how we can take their...

In this Mini Motivation episode host Amelia Phillips chats to Brooke Campbell Bayes about how we can support someone going through a tough time. Brooke is going through her own MS journey, navigating a recent diagnosis along with having three young daughters, a busy life and being so young herself.  Brooke gives her honest take on what helped her feel truly supported (and what didn't!), and s...

 In this Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips and two-time Olympian Elka Whalan navigate a conundrum we often face as mothers; whether to step out of our comfort zone and think big in our lives. Before children this was a bit of a no-brainer, but now with kids, the stakes are higher. There may sometimes be a cost that our family has to bare, or the cost may be our sanity!  Liste...

When the weather cools down, getting those exercise sessions in becomes a whole lot harder for many. Host Amelia Phillips and neuroscientist Paul Taylor discuss the proven strategies to hack your brain into feeling more motivated. These strategies are based on research around the neuroscience of behaviour change, and when done correctly will make exercise (or at least getting out the door TO...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Fran Davis over Insta: I can’t tell if collagen makes a difference, Can you recommend one to take? Delina Harreen: How do you keep it all together ie. work, family, home etc without getting burnt out? Carolyn Brenner: I’ve just been told I have low bone density...

Have you ever received a diagnosis that has rocked your world? Or maybe you have a loved one who’s experienced this? If so, this episode is for you. Host Amelia Phillips and Mum of two Brooke Campbell Bayes have a raw and candid conversation about how to reimagine your life after a medical diagnosis. Brooke generously shares her story from a busy working Mum, to the day she woke up, knowing...

Welcome to another Mini Motivation Episode, these are shorter, bite sized episodes for when you’ve only got a moment to yourself and you’re looking for some health motivation. Today host Amelia Phillips and Women's Health advocate Jennalea McInnes discuss the importance of tracking blood pressure. They look at both high and low blood pressure, the causes, impacts and how to manage them...

Is there something in your life you are challenged by at the moment? Host Amelia Phillips and two-time Olympic swimming champion Elka Whalan discuss how to bring an athletes mindset to your challenge. They discuss the mindset strategies athletes use to overcome repeated disappointments and missed goals, how to handle feeling like you've let people down, and how to go from good to great. Elka opens...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Dotti Thorne: As the weather cools down what supplements do you recommend to boost our immune system? Vanessa Andrew: Every year over winter I gain weight, only to have to work hard in spring to lose it. What are your tips for avoiding winter weight gain or should I just m...

In this episode of Healthy Her host Amelia Phillips and clinical nutritionist Jennalea McInnes discuss the role of electrolytes, and whether we need to supplement. You may have noticed a lot in the media about electrolytes powders gaining popularity, so they discuss the benefits, who is most at risk of imbalances and how to tell if your body really needs extra electrolyte support? *Disclosure: Hea...

This Mini Motivation episode is perfect if you have heard that strength training is important for you, but you are not a fan of the weights room. Host Amelia Phillips and professor Belinda Beck discuss the many ways to fall in love with strength training (or at least experience the many benefits). They outline the safety considerations, the many ways to get motivated and also the best moves that d...

In this mini motivation episode host Amelia Phillips and longevity expert Marcus Pearce discuss the ground breaking book: The Five Regrets of the Dying. They go through each one, so that we can take these life lessons and apply them now, before its too late! Book - The Five Regrets of the Dying: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-top-five-regrets-of-the-dying-bronnie-ware/book/9781401956004.html &nb...

Osteopenia and Osteoporosis is on the rise in Australia, and this is not an ‘old persons’ disease, this is something that is more easily addressed in our prime. Host Amelia Phillips and 'bone health royalty' Prof. Belinda Beck discuss why NOW is the best time to understand your bones better. They unpack who is at risk of weakened bones, how (and where) to test your bone density, and wh...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions and gives a life update. This episode covers the questions:  Marnie Hunter: What are your top tips for maintaining a balanced diet while managing a busy lifestyle? Olive Hocking: I always start the year feeling good and exercising then as soon as it cools down I quit. How can I stay motivated as the weather c...