Healthy Her

Nutrition research is big complex area, because what constitutes a healthy diet is actually really broad, yet many of us have quite distinct views of what is right for us and our family. For example, is Nutri-Grain your staple breakfast cereal or do you think of it as sweet poison? Is the alternate view wrong just because it’s different to yours? Host Amelia Phillips and nutrition scientist Dr Tim...

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 ep goes behind founder of Billabong Retreat Paul Von Bergen and alcohol educator James Swanwick.  Join my free webinar, Wed 6th Sept 8pm AEST: https://www.ameliaphillips.com.au/energy-webinar/   Show: Michael Pollen Netflix: https:/...

Have you ever wondered if the food you're eating is driving up your blood sugar levels? Blood sugar dysregulation can cause a whole array of issues health issues from easy weight gain, to inflammation, endocrine disorders and feelings of lethargy. Host Amelia Phillips and holistic GP Dr Michelle Woolhouse discuss how we can better understand our unique metabolic health profile, the signs to look o...

Host Amelia Phillips answers our listener questions with simple hacks and products she loves. Today she answers questions on the natural remedies for anxiety and how to avoid weight gain in winter.  Thieves of Energy Quiz: http://www.ameliaphillips.com.au/why-is-your-energy-so-low/     NeuroCalm Supplement for anxiety: https://shop.healthmasters.com.au/products/metagenics-neurocalm-60-tabs   Winte...

Chronic smouldering inflammation is no fun to live with. Some common signs include weight gain/ stubborn weight loss, fatigue, joint pain, digestive problems, skin issues, unexplained mood changes, and autoimmune disorders. Host Amelia Phillips and Professor Philip Hansbro discuss the mechanisms behind inflammation, what causes it, which foods cause it (findings about gluten, dairy and alcohol may...

Host Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes with resilience psychologist Lyn Worsley and chair of Lipodema Australia.  They discuss success stories, favourite books and favourite podcasts. Free e-book: The Inflammation Solution: https://www.ameliaphillips.com.au/inflammation-solution/  Why is My Energy So Low? Free Quiz: http://ameliaphillips.com.au/why-is-your-energy-so-low   Resilience Centre Po...

How do we reduce our alcohol intake, or even give up all together, without feeling like a party pooper, or like we are missing out? Host Amelia Phillips and founder of Project 90 James Swanwick discuss the simplest ways to reduce our intake without feeling deprived or like a bore. James highlights the impacts even moderate drinking has on us, and how quickly simple shifts start to make us feel so...

In this Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. She answers questions on: How to improve energy levels during peri-menopause and how to know if you have chronic inflammation. Thanks for Lynette Wilkinson and Jen Francis for their questions.  Inflammation e-book: https://www.ameliaphillips.com.au/inflammation-solution/   About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise,...

Wellness retreats are such a great way to take a break from the insaneness of life, reset our body and mind, and reconnect with our true being. But how can we get the most out of a retreat and how can we take that goodness we feel, bottle it up and bring it home? Host Amelia Phillips and founder of Billabong Retreats Paul Von Bergen discuss this and why so many of us feel burnt out and disconnecte...

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 ep goes behind behaviour change legend Michael Bungay Stanier, sleep scientist Dr Carmel Harrington and tween/teen girl experts Megan Dickinson and Sarah Roughead.  Download My New Inflammation Solution E-Book (Free): https://www.am...

Cellulite affects 80-90% of adult women, but what is less commonly understood or diagnosed is lipoedema. Host Amelia Phillips and Jen Bartlett, Lipoedema Australia Chair,  discuss causes, symptoms and treatments of lipoedema. They discuss how it can look visually similar to cellulite but can be very resistant to common cellulite treatments and has much greater health implications.  You may think y...

How many times have you said you’d do something only to cop out at the last minute, because it’s all too hard? Host Amelia Phillips and psychologist Lyn Worsley discuss why it is that some people seem to have this steely resolve to sit with discomfort, and others don’t. They delve deep into Mums who feel like they've lost their energy, their identity is and their sense of self. They discuss buildi...

In this Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. She answers questions on: Whether red meat is healthy and how much we should have, her thoughts on whether our habits are healthier or less healthier than generations past, and the best ways to define our personal values.   David Sinclair Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/lifespan-with-dr-david-sinclair/id16...

If you’ve got daughters then you’ve got the joy (and sometimes frustration) of puberty to navigate (it comes around faster than you think!). Host Amelia Phillips discusses the physical, mental and emotional welling strategies with Live Life Whole creators Megan Dickinson and Sarah Roughead. From helping them embrace their period, to preventing disordered eating and learning to love their body, Meg...

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 ep goes behind Habits expert Linda Fogg Phillips and interior design Queen (and winner of The Block) Alisa Fraser.  The Twin Series (Interiors Show): https://www.youtube.com/@alisaandlysandra5934/featured   Pearl Habits: https://tin...

Even if we are getting enough sleep, how do we know if it's good quality sleep? Host Amelia Phillips and sleep scientist Dr Carmel Harrington discuss how to optimise our sleep quality. Dr Carmel explains the different stages of our sleep cycles and what they do for our body and brain. She then troubleshoots the common sleep challenges (such as the 4am wakeup doomers) and their solutions. They disc...

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 ep goes behind Dr Elizabeth Fletcher molecular biologist and Brandon Hasick. Were you as shocked as me when he said 'sausage sandwich'! Podcast Recommendations: Hidden Brain: https://open.spotify.com/show/20Gf4IAauFrfj7RBkjcWxh?si=3...

In order to be healthy, most of us have a pretty good idea of WHAT we should be doing, but real challenge it seems, is learning HOW to change engrained behaviours and habits. If we could master the art of behaviour change, imagine how we could reframe our lives. Host Amelia Phillips and behaviour change specialist Michael Bungay Stanier discuss how we can unlock our greatness through behaviour cha...

Host Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes with lunchbox legend George Georgievski and Women's health expert Dr Ginni Mansberg. They discuss their favourite books, music, how they ended up in their chosen careers and host Amelia Phillips fills you in on her podcasting schedule changes and whats next! Book: No Reservation - Anthony Bourdain https://www.booktopia.com.au/no-reservations-anthony-bour...

What does interior design have to do with health? Maybe a lot more than we realise! You’ve got the obvious home health elements; cleanliness, bacteria, mould, dust, and EDCs. But what about the Feng Shui or the ‘flow and feel’ of our home? Host Amelia Phillips and 'The Block' winner Alisa Fraser discuss how much our home environment does affect our mood and our health, and what we can do to cultiv...

Habit change can feel really hard, but not so according to Linda Fogg-Phillips. She and host Amelia Phillips discuss the Tiny Habits method, a research backed program that over 42,000 people have completed. They discuss this method, why it works, and how to implement it in our busy lives. They look at the common weight loss habit changes and how to cement them, why willpower isn't the best tool an...

There is a lot of confusing messaging out there regarding the best exercises or workouts for optimising fat loss. Should we be running marathons? Lifting heavy weights? Is yoga and pilates out? Do we need to be busting a gut or is there a gentle way? Host Amelia Phillips and sports scientist Brandon Hasick discuss the best workouts for short and long term weight management.  Find out more about Am...

Thanks to new biotech, we can now track blood biomarkers using finger prick technology. So what happens to our biomarkers when we embark on a weight management program? And does tracking them make weight loss easier? Host Amelia Phillips discusses this with molecular biology scientist Dr Elizabeth Fletcher, unpacking the key biomarkers that are impacted by weight loss, and how understanding these...

In this five part weight management series we are uncovering the essential elements to managing our weight in a healthy, sustainable way. In todays episode host Amelia Phillips and Dr Ginni Mansberg look at the elements beyond just diet and exercise that affect our weight. From body dysmorphia to sleep, stress and empowering mindsets, they discuss how we can use these elements to achieve long last...

In this five part weight management series we are uncovering the essential elements to managing our weight in a healthy, sustainable way. Today host Amelia Phillips and nutrition scientist Dr Joanna McMillan look at the diets that dieticians recommend. They explore the fundamental principles behind what constitutes a healthy diet, and the most practical ones to follow. They discuss intermittent fa...