Healthy Her

Welcome to another Mini Motivation episode. These are shorter episodes, where we tackle one specific issue with actionable, practical advice on how to overcome it. Today business coach Lorraine Murphy and host Amelia Phillips are are talking about how we can recognise and release self doubt. Lorraine shows us that whilst self doubt is a perfectly normal emotion, there are ways we dial down that in...

Have you ever had a virus that lingers, or even recurs? There are a group of viruses known as ‘persistent viruses’’ that can linger in our bodies for years. Examples include; long covid, herpes, hepatitis (HBV or HCV), epstein-barr virus (EBV), chronic fatigue and many more. Host Amelia Phillips and author Lee Holmes discuss how these viruses impact our health and how a low histamine and low infla...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Jen Rouse: I’ve noticed I’m getting really stiff, last week I went to zip up an old dress and I couldn’t zip it all the way up, and a year ago I could! Am I just getting old or is there something I can do - help!  Fiona Halkitis: What are your top tips for meal planning for a f...

If you are noticing more stubborn weight that won’t seem to shift, you may be developing insulin resistance. Host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologist Prof. Katherine Tonks discuss the fact that by the time we turn 50, it is estimated that 40% of us will develop insulin resistance. Factors such as higher fat or carb diets, physical inactivity, inflammation, stress and peri or menopause all increase...

In this shorter, bite sized conversation, host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologisy Prof. Katherine Samaras discuss the top ways to manage an autoimmune condition. They look at why the prevalence in women spikes drastically as we age, what the most common conditions are, how we can avoid them, and the top principles for managing an autoimmune condition. About the guest: Prof. Katherine Samaras is a...

How do you get intentional about managing your energy? How do you operate from the 'interest' from your energy and not depleting from the 'capital'. Host Amelia Phillips and Energy Management expert Lorraine Murphy discuss how we can protect and boost our energy for our busy Mum lives. Lorraine gives us practical and effective ways that will make such a huge difference. She talks about the energy...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Kath Sully: What’s the fastest way to boost my fitness, I don’t have much time but really want to get fitter, thanks. Debra Chambers: I walk regularly but I just can’t seem to get into the swing of strength training, do you have any tips? Caroline Hunter: What are your top tips...

Do You Know Whats Good for your kids? There are 1000 parenting books, opinions from well meaning loved ones, and our own perspectives. But what really matters when it comes to raising happy, healthy kids.   Host Amelia Phillips and Dr Norman Swan discuss the research from his new book So You Want to Know What’s Good for Your Kids? ’  which highlights the things we really should be focussed on as p...

In this Mini Motivation Episode, host Amelia Phillips and naturopathic doctor Lara Briden answers the question of whether we should consider taking hormones to manage our peri or menopausal symptoms. If so, what symptoms will it help with? Which brands are best? Should we take progesterone, oestrogen, testosterone or all of them! And what are the risks associated? Also are there any lifestyle chan...

If you or someone you know is considering taking one of the semaglutide weight loss medications, today's episode is for you. Host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologist Prof. Katherine Samaras discuss the pros and cons, taking an open minded, balanced view, trying to leave harsh judgement at the door. The goal of the episode is to help Healthy Her listeners decide if this is a valid path forward for...

What does it take to raise an Olympian? Were they oozing with talent from the get go, or were they a product or their parents ambitions? Host Amelia Phillips speaks with Tony Lacaze, father of athletics triple Olympian Genevieve Gregson, about the challenges, tough parenting decisions and best approach for balancing the physical and mental health of our sporty kids! Enjoy this is a republished epi...

In this episode of Healthy Her host Amelia Phillips interviews Taylor and Luke, two participants from the new channel 9 TV show Do You Want to Live Forever. Over the last few weeks you’ve heard from Tom and Duncan, Eliana and Enver, and Liberty and Eliza (from the Block) so this week we wrap up this TV show special by hearing from our final couple Hubby and wife team Luke and Taylor. Hear about th...

What do you do when two people who live together, have very different attitudes towards their health and habits? Host Amelia Phillips delves into the mindset and protocols of Liberty and Eliza, two sisters who you would recognise from Channel 9's The Block. Liberty, dubbed 'the optimiser' loves anything to do with health and fitness, Eliza just doesn't see the point. Both girls joined the new TV s...

In this special episode of Healthy Her we go behind the scenes of the top rating new TV show Do You Want to Live Forever. This four part observational documentary follows 8 participants as they undertake a 12 week longevity protocol. Host Amelia Phillips designed the programs for the eight participants and supported them throughout their journey. Today you will hear from Eliana and Enver, Tom and...

In this special Healthy Her series, we go behind the scene of the new Channel 9 TV show Do You Want to Live Forever and get the low down of what really went on. Host Amelia Phillips was the programmer on the show, designing the longevity protocols for the participants. Today you'll hear from Father son duo, Duncan Armstrong and Tom Bruce. Duncan, former olympic world record holding swimmer and Tom...

Do You Want to Live Forever? What about living HEALTHIER years for longer? That is the promise of  a new Channel 9 series Do You Want To Live Forever. Host Amelia Phillips speaks with the creator of the show Dr Nick Coatsworth and goes behind the scenes to understand the 'why' behind the show, what surprised (and scared!) him most about the participants, his own personal struggles, and the longevi...

If you are interested in health, longevity, and how to shift the most stubborn of habits, then todays episode is for you! Host Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes on the new TV show she worked on that just aired on Channel 9. Do You Want to Live Forever is a four part observational Documentary all about longevity, that follows 8 everyday participants as they have their health and bio-ages teste...

Welcome to another Mini Motivation episode. These are shorter episodes, where we tackle one specific issue with actionable, practical advice on how to overcome it. Today NLP Master practitioner Judy King and host Amelia Phillips are are talking about how to make behaviour change stick. We might know what we need to do, but how to we change our behaviour in a way that makes it stick?  About the gue...

Could you be insulin resistant? How would you know? What are the symptoms, the tests and strategies to reversing this frustrating condition? Host Amelia Phillips and Naturopathic Doctor Lara Briden discuss how so many of us are insulin resistant and don't know it yet. They discuss the main signs and symptoms, and key strategies we can prevent and reverse it. Plus how peri and menopause are key tim...

Welcome to another Mini Motivation episode, where we tackle one health challenge in a practical and actionable way. In this episode host Amelia Phillips discusses optimal iron levels and how to get there with clinical nutritionist Steph Lowe. Ideal Biomarker Ranges for Iron: Ferritin: >30 ug/L Transferrin: Ideally around 2.5 g/L (or 32umol/L) Saturation between 20-30% Iron Supplements: Beef Liv...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Irma: Menopause has totally confused me. Generally I eat well and exercise & strength train - but now it’s like I look at food and it goes straight to my hips and thighs!! Jane: What if you exercise without food & have something @ 11am? Jo-Anne: Thoughts on intermittent...

Have you ever felt like your body is being hijacked by your hormones? Could this be perimenopause? Host Amelia Phillips and hormone specialist Steph Lowe discuss the signs and symptoms to look out for. They drill into the nine top symptoms, the tests you can get,  and the different stages of perimenopause (which often aren't differentiated). Steph then gives us clear strategies to how we can manag...

Welcome to another Mini Motivation episode, where we tackle one challenge in a practical and actionable way. In this episode host Amelia Phillips discusses how we can reconnect with our partner, with clinical relationship counsellor Laura Press. About the guest: Laura Press is a clinical relationship counsellor holds a triple degree including a Masters In Guidance & Counselling, and works in c...

Whether it’s pivoting in your career, a health makeover, a relationship ending or simply a new life after kids, reinventing ourselves can be a powerful way to change the trajectory of our future  But how do we begin to tackle this seemingly enormous task? Host Amelia Phillips and NLP practitioner Judy King discuss the strategies and steps to pivoting your life. Judy shares her own journey to reinv...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Janelle Carroll: As the weather cools down what supplements do you recommend to boost our immune system? Akkramensia by Pendulum: https://pendulumlife.com/products/pendulum-akkermansia. For any other supplement questions please email me ap@ameliaphillips.com.au   Kelly Bartolo:...