Healthy-ish

There’s a new contraption rocking the fitness world - it’s called a Rowformer and it fuses cardio training (the rower) with strength and resistance (Pilates). Michael Ramsey, the Melbourne fitness powerhouse responsible for bringing these out from LA to the Gold Coast as part of his new franchise, STRONG, gives host Felicity Harley the lowdown on this 50-minute workout. What the hell is it exactly...

Fitness mogul, Emily Skye, is one of the original influencers turned entrepreneurs - famous for sharing her real and raw experiences with her community of 15 million people worldwide. The mum of two regularly shares her workouts, kids, cellulite and stretch marks on Instagram, in particular. After giving birth (quickly) to baby number two, she was keen to share her return-to-fitness journey, too,...

Want to know how to maintain a healthy gut, like, right now? Wondering if your G&T or beer habit is really causing more havoc than Donald Trump during an election? Confused about how a healthy gut actually functions? Tune into this ep.    Healthy-ish host Felicity Harley chats with Christiana Velis, a gut nutritionist who is passionate about, you guessed it, the gut (among other things, of course)...

In this episode, host Felicity Harley welcomes health and fitness entrepreneur Michelle Bridges to celebrate International Women’s Day. As a true pioneer and an inspiration to many women (and men), the author and businesswoman is raw, vulnerable and honest about each decade of her life - talking about the good bits, the tough calls and the bumps in between. Be prepared to feel super-inspired.    C...

Jordanna Levin knows a thing or two about manifesting her happiness. After all, her best-selling first book Make It Happen was all about it. But she also knows about feeling and dealing with heartbreak. In her second book, Higher Love, she writes about not only finding love, but breaking up, too. In this episode she shares her top tips for healing your heart rather than losing yourself to red wine...

It’s the Ayurvedic ingredient making its way into Western mainstream - hot on the heels of the trusty retinol. It’s called bakuchiol and it's touted as a natural alternative. So, what is it? Will it gift you glowing skin? And what are the best products to use if - yes - you want to add it into your beauty bag of tricks.   Each Thursday, Felicity (who still uses the same cleanser she did when she w...

In this raw and honest interview, the AFLW player and former gun netballer opens up about her mental health struggles. From captaining the Diamonds, to winning Commonwealth Games Gold, she once pushed herself too hard and it came at a huge cost…a break-down. In this episode of Healthy-ish, Layton shares her top learnings on building resilience and knowing when to ask for help.    You can find Shar...

The “miracle pill”. What is it? Well, you’ll have to listen to this episode to find out. It’s also the title of a new book by UK investigative journalist, Peter Walker. His bug bear: our world of screens, rideshare apps and food delivery services have all but removed the need for significant movement in day-to-day life. Host Felicity Harley and Walker discuss his investigation into how a pandemic...

Oh, only THE best runner in Australia joins Healthy-ish host Felicity Harley who quizzes Sally on all things running - getting started, injuries to watch out for, the best pre and post-run foods, and more.   Sally Pearson is one of our greatest Olympians and regarded as one of the nation’s most successful track athletes of all time - the fourth fastest 100m hurdler in history. She has a gold medal...

Jess Eva reckons the world is full of pricks - manipulative, lying and mean men and women - and the I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here star knows exactly how to emotionally quit them for good. In this episode, the radio and TV presenter sits down with host Felicity Harley to chat about her new book, Why Wouldn’t Ya?. She cuts through the B.S to discuss how to deal with someone else’s insecure and...

Everything you need to know about Vitamin C  Vitamin C for your skin is like chocolate after a break-up - so good. In this episode, we’re going back to basics on this holy grail skin care ingredient. What is vitamin C exactly, how it works and we give you a quick rundown on the best products to buy.   Each Thursday, Felicity (who still uses the same cleanser she did when she was 25) and Kelsey (wh...

How are you feeling today? Melancholy? Content? Happy? You might have had 10 positive experiences in your day, but the one negative will stick like velcro. Don’t you hate that… So, how do we balance pessimistic thinking in a world that is so unsettled? How do we stop the vicious cycle of anxiety, worry and fear? How can we approach our day - our lives - with more optimism?    In this episode, host...

Medicinal mushrooms are having a moment and it’s time we all started guzzling them, reckons Lola Berry. The nutritionist, yogi and author joined host Felicity Harley to talk through the different types, their top health benefits and why they are magic for mental health. Want to know how to stuff more in your diet? Tune in.    You can find out more about Lola Berry here or on Instagram.     You can...

Jono Castano is the personal trainer responsible for motivating actress Rebel Wilson during her “year of health” that overhauled her body and mind, and she reportedly lost 30kgs to boot. In this episode, host Felicity Harley quizzes the former soccer player about his motivational secrets for getting anyone's butt off the couch and into the gym. The owner of Acero Gym in Sydney shares his top tips...

Happy 21st birthday Body + Soul! To celebrate this milestone, host Felicity Harley sits down with Sarrah Le Marquand, the editor-in-chief of Body + Soul and Stellar to discuss the ever-changing world of health and fitness over the past 21 years. They dissect the good, the bad and everything in between including how the wellness world moved from looking better naked to feeling better naked.   You c...

In this episode of Healthy-ish, host Felicity Harley and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak talk through the hullabaloo over Jennifer Lopez’s recent claim that her ageless skin is thanks to olive oil not botox. So, what are the benefits of slathering olive oil on your skin? What skin types should avoid it? And will it really give you an ageless glow like JLo? Tune in to find out.   Each Thurs...

What's the difference between a raw food diet and eating vegan? Is consuming food in its natural state better for your body? And where does a raw food vegan diet fit in? Who better to ask than raw food chef, Julie Mitsios, who gives lots of hints and tips on how to include more raw food in your day - vegan or not. In 2012, Julie opened the Earth to Table cafe in Bondi, the first raw, vegan, organi...

Isabelle Silbery is a social commentator with a social conscience, well known for her honesty and vulnerability on relationships, motherhood and life. In this episode, the GoogleBox Australia star opens up about hitting rock bottom, digging deep and finding clarity in her life. Isabelle, who is regularly featured across both Body + Soul online and in our flipbook each Sunday, reveals three key thi...

Taryn Brumfitt has made a career out of spreading the body positivity message around the world, and she’s pretty damn convincing. The filmmaker and speaker is fronting Cupid’s Undie Run, urging all Australians to, yes, run around their neighbourhoods in their finest undies. Don’t think you can? Well, listen to this and you may be convinced. The Adelaide-based author talks about her relationship wi...

In this episode of Healthy-ish, host Felicity Harley and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak talk tear trough fillers…yes, there’s actually an injectable treatment that can banish dark circles for good. Cue applause. So, what hell is it? How close to the eyeball does the needle actually go? What are the pros, cons and risks? That’s all discussed, dissected and expert advice given. Just think,...

Time management expert, Kate Christie, reckons she can save you about 30 hours of lost time a month. Yes, apparently we waste that much and more (social media, anyone?). So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, your life is outta control or you simply want to make better use of your days in 2021, Kate is your guru. In this episode, the Melbourne speaker, author and single mum of three, talks t...

It’s such a simple question, yet so many of us are unclear: to eat or not to eat before a workout. So, does it really matter? You bet it does and timing is everything, says fitness expert and former The Biggest Loser trainer Libby Babet. Depending on whether you're bulking up or slimming down, when and what you eat can affect how you work-out and recover.    You can find Libby Babet on Instagram h...

Today is host Alison Izzo’s last day of hosting Healthy-ish, as she heads off on maternity leave. Filling her well-worn sneakers will be Felicity Harley, founding editor of Women’s Health magazine and whimn.com.au.    Felicity shares her ‘Nectar List’ and how making one each year has helped her to make her New Year resolutions a whole lot more do-able. You can read her whole article on the topic h...

Embarrassed about watching porn? You shouldn’t be. The trick - as certified Sydney-based sex coach Georgia Grace explains - is to find the type that makes you feel good watching it. Not icky. Georgia unpacks why so many of us feel shame over this oh-so-common sexual behaviour, and how to find and introduce ethical porn into your sexual repertoire.    You can find Georgia on Instagram at @gspot._ a...

Hint: it’s not as hard as you might think to go green. There’s a sliding scale of how ‘eco-friendly’ or ‘clean’ beauty products are - from what ingredients are classified as ‘nasty’ to how environmentally friendly packaging and production practises are. Kelsey unpicks it all, and offers some practical tips for starting to clean out your beauty cupboard in 2021.    Kelsey’s clean beauty picks:    B...