Healthy-ish

Are you feeling freaked out by the state of our planet? The world? Your life? Well, illustrator, speaker and author of Hope is a Verb, Emily Ehlers, has a remedy for us all. It’s called “hope” and in this episode, she will inspire you to shift your thinking from despair and overwhelm at what’s happening in the world around us...to hope.   WANT MORE FROM EMILY? To hear today's full interview, where...

Are you your own worst enemy? Do you find it damn hard to push past judgement, negativity and destructive self-talk, which stops you from being who you really want to be. Dr Heer wants to help you push past the chatter and reach your full potential. The former chiropractor, turned author, speaker and creator of International Being You Day (on May 22 FYI), says self-sabotage can stop you being trul...

Did you know, the hashtag #mealprep has more than 13 million posts on Instagram. Mind. Blown. Alas, it's not all about taking gorgeous snaps for social, meal prepping can save time, money, stress AND boost your health. Health and nutrition coach, Stacey Clare gives her advice and top tips to help you meal prep like a boss.    WANT MORE FROM STACEY? To hear today's full interview, where Stacey talk...

Get this: you'll spend around 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime - that’s nearly a third of your life. Whether you like it or not, work relationships matter and we need to be the “hero” and nurture them, says Alison Hill. She’s a psychologist, CEO of Pragmatic Thinking and author of Work From Anywhere, and in this episode, she tells us how.    WANT MORE FROM ALISON? To hear today's full intervie...

This episode is for everyone who missed the memo on what to do with concealer. Yes, concealer can be used for more than just covering your pimples and blemishes. Host Felicity Harley and beauty editor, Kelsey Ferencak, talk tricks and tips when it comes to buying and applying the most underrated make-up in your bag. Who knew it was so wonderful?   A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS...  Each Friday, Felici...

You are the sum of who you surround yourself with...so the saying goes. So, how do you find these people? And how do you know if each person in your “tribe” is aligned to your vision, purpose and vibration? Tory Archbold is an entrepreneur, business coach and CEO of Powerful Steps and wants to inspire you find your most powerful tribe. In this ep, she tells you how to do exactly that.   WANT MORE...

During the pandemic everyone was kinder, more forgiving and friendlier… don’t you think? Social psychologist Hugh Mackay did and this collective kindness inspired him to write a book (he’s written 22 btw) called The Kindness Revolution. In this ep, he discusses how our mindset shifted in 2020, how to push past prejudices (and make your default position kindness), and simple ways to be kinder every...

Simon Hill is a nutritionist, physiotherapist, podcast host and author of The Proof is in the Plants. He is also the food contributor to Chris Hemsworth’s fitness app, Centr. In this episode he discusses our rigged food environment, the impact of poor eating on our long-term health, and the foundations of a healthy diet (yep, we all need that).   WANT MORE FROM SIMON? To hear today's full intervie...

Indigenous singer-songwriter Mitch Tambo has a deep connection to his heritage. His music - and the way he lives his life - is full of soul, spirit and inspiration. In this episode, Mitch discusses the importance of fitness plus the one tool he relies on to keep his mental health in check...all while staying true to Aboriginal culture and traditions.    WANT MORE FROM MITCH? To hear today's full i...

Body+Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak breaks down topical vitamin B3 niacinamide. (Try saying that five times, fast.) The skincare benefits make a list as long as Kim Kardashian’s husbands, so are you using it? Kelsey tells us when to try it, or not, and the best products to use, including these:  The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, $9.90, Adore Beauty ASAP Super B Complex, $81.90, Adore B...

Stacey June wants you to get curious about self-pleasure. She reckons diving into your own pleasure can lead to a refreshed mindset and more confidence in your single sexual self. In this episode, the author of Single Pringle tells us where she first started (in a nude yoga class btw) to discover pleasure on a deeper level and how you can, too.    WANT MORE FROM STACEY? To hear today's full interv...

Alexis Fernandez wants YOU to live a bold life. Her tip: control your thoughts or they will control you. In this episode, the neuroscience whiz and host of hit podcast, Do You F*&^ing Mind?, talks to us about her new book, Be Bold: Manifest Your Dream Life. She shares simple tricks and science-backed advice on how to retrain your thoughts - and rewire your brain - to be the best version of you!  ...

Body image and social media have a complicated relationship - studies confirm usage is correlated with body image concerns (check those out, here), yet other studies conclude following certain accounts can boost body image. So, how can we use it wisely to keep our body image in check? Maddy Tyers is an actor, TV presenter and author of picture book, When Anna Came to Stay, and has lived experience...

Pull out your dumbbells and fire-up your fitness apps, in this episode we’re talking strength training for anyone who needs a refresher, or those new to lifting weights. Former NRL player Ben Lucas is owner and director of Flow Athletic in Sydney and discusses the importance of lifting weights, must-do exercises, and the foods you should eat when you’re lifting.    WANT MORE FROM BEN? To hear toda...

We can all thank TikTok for highlighting intriguing beauty trends and techniques, and right now facial cupping tutorials are having a moment in the, er, social media sun. In this episode, Body + Soul’s beauty editor, Kelsey Ferencak breaks down the trend: what it is, how it works and whether the benefits are really as good as botox (well, that’s what the internet reckons).    A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUT...

In Australia's post-COVID world, many of us are struggling with anxiety. In fact, approximately one in four of us experience challenging anxiety, says Dr Jodie Lowinger, a psychologist, founder of The Anxiety Clinic and author of The Mind Strength Method. In this episode, Dr Jodie talks through anxiety - what it is and how it affects us all. Plus, she shares some excellent mind strengthening exerc...

Dr Michael Mosley is a UK journalist, documentary maker and author of many international bestsellers including The Fast Diet, The Clever Guts Diet and Fast Asleep. He joins host Felicity Harley via Zoom from the UK to chat about, you guessed it, sleep. He shares some pretty alarming stats on Aussie sleep habits post-COVID, how lack of sleep can sabotage your health, plus he talks through awesome b...

Sure, veganism might be as popular as meat and three veg back in our grandparents' day, so if you’re still pondering this lifestyle, tune in. Heaven Leigh runs Sydney vegan restaurant and bar, Bodhi, and considering it’s Australia’s longest established vegan restaurant (it’s 30-years-old FYI), she knows what it takes to turn a regular diet into a plant-based one. She shares her expert advice on ho...

Our special guest on this ep is the fabulous Alison Stephenson, Body + Soul online editor. Ali shares her insights on our current health and wellbeing mindset, what you're reading and clicking on at bodyandsoul.com.au, and she discusses the wellness trends you need to know about...starting in the bedroom. Intrigued? Tune in...   WANT MORE FROM ALI? To hear today's full interview, where Ali talks t...

Oh yes, Gwynnie has been at it again. This time, GP sparked outrage over her application of sunscreen in a video for US Vogue. In this episode, beauty editor and resident expert, Kelsey Ferencak and host Felicity Harley discuss what happened, the importance of slathering the right way, especially in the winter months, and the best sunscreen products to use.   A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS...  Each Fr...

Get this: it’s estimated we make around 35,000 decisions a day. Most of them are unconscious - habitual - yet every decision can alter not just your day, but your life’s trajectory. Diane Demetre is a life and conscious living coach and author of Master Mindset. She gives simple tips and advice on how to make awesome decisions and live a more fulfilled life...#dreamlife here we come.   WANT MORE F...

Hold onto your headphones people...we’re about to boost your energy. Big time. Michele Chevalley Hedge is the author of Eat, Drink & Still Shrink, and gets why you’re SO tired all of the time. In this ep, the nutritionist discusses what energy is exactly, the science behind food as fuel, and why you need to make smart carbs your friend.    WANT MORE FROM MICHELE? To hear Michele’s full interview,...

You win the morning, you win the day, reckons Christian Ralston. In this episode, the yoga teacher and movement coach talks through some simple exercises to do before your first coffee. Turn them into habits, he says, and every day will be happier and brighter. #winning   WANT MORE FROM CHRISTIAN? To hear today's full interview, where Christian talks more about the mental health benefits of yoga a...

In this episode, we pry into our beauty editor, Kelsey Ferencak’s bathroom cabinet. Well, not literally... she reveals what's in her beauty stash and gives the lowdown on what she uses from morning to night. Here, the products she talks about…   Emma Lewisham Illuminating Brighten Your Day Cream $107 at Emma Lewisham La Roche Posay Anthelios Fluid SPF 50 $25.49 at Chemist Warehouse Kosas Concealer...

A niggly neck, sore glutes, tight hips, achy back...many of us suffer from some kind of everyday pain brought about by lifestyle (think sitting at the computer all day, social media overuse or a hardcore workout). Dr Leaver is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney and in this ep, he talks about what is pain exactly, how it affects females and males, and what we can do abou...