Healthy Her

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:...

Staying together as a couple through the trials and tribulations of life is no easy feat, and many relationships aren't able to weather the storm. Host Amelia Phillips and clinical relationship counsellor Laura Press discuss the key strategies to stay strong as a couple through challenging times. They delve into the traps (or ruts) we fall into as couples, and answer questions on how to rebuild tr...

In this brand new segment, host Amelia Philips and her guests arm us with short, simple and actionable strategies to move us closer to health and happiness. Today she and naturopath Lauren Jane discuss what we can learn about our digestive health from our poo. How many times per day should we be releasing our bowels? What are the signs of an irritated bowel, what does a floating poo mean, and so m...

Gut health is often something we don’t think about, until we really need it! Host Amelia Phillips and Naturopath Lauren Jane discuss why everything can be tracking fine then bang, we wake up and it seems so many things now irritate our tummies. They discuss the key signs to of gut dysbiosis (imbalance of gut bugs), the importance of digestive enzymes, key foods to include to boost our gut health....

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers questions from:  Amanda: I’ve started on a healthy eating plan, cleared out all the junk food and improved my diet considerably. However instead of feeling better I feel worse! I have been getting terrible bloating, constipation and sometimes tummy pains. What is going on? I really want to imp...

Are you ready to find that sparkle, motivation and joy again, but you're feeling too exhausted to even begin? Host Amelia Phillips speaks with Domonique Bertolucci, best-selling author of The Happiness Code and seven other books about happiness on how to find your motivation using the intention method. They discuss purposeful clarity, a new version of goal setting that doesn't set you up for failu...

In this brand new segment, host Amelia Philips and her guests arm us with short, simple and actionable strategies to move us closer to health and happiness. Today she and author Lizzie Williamson help us be healthier at work, discussing whether stand up desks are the remedy for too much sitting. The World Health Organisation has identified the workplace as a high-risk site for excessive sitting ti...

If you are spending too much time sitting at work, losing energy and motivation then this episode is for you! Whether you are a work from homer, or in the office, part time or full time, if health is a priority for you, then learning how to create a workplace that is also a health space is super important. When we think about the amount of time we spend working, just imagine if that time was actua...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers questions from:  Eden B: Just wanted to say I love your podcast! How do you ensure you have healthy meals for your family with such a busy schedule? Eden B. Which meal delivery service would you recommend from a nutrition point of view? Lydia L: How does our body handle stress differently as w...

Host Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes, giving an insight into each episode, what went well, what didn't and helps us get to know the guests a little better. This month we go behind the scenes with Functional Medicine Practitioner Filipa Bellette and exercise physiologist Brendan Barry.  Book - Deep Nutrition https://www.booktopia.com.au/deep-nutrition-catherine-shanahan/book/9781250113849.ht...