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Stanford University psychiatrist Dr David Spiegel is the world’s leading clinician into hypnosis and joins us to share how to tap into self-hypnosis for better focus.    WANT MORE FROM DR DAVID? To hear today's full interview, where he discusses using self-hypnosis for better health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. David is offering Healthy-ish listeners a special offer f...

Yorta Yorta woman and author Allira Potter has made it a mission to inspire people of all body shapes and sizes to work out. She shares how she pushes past the mental barriers of weight stigma and gets herself inside the gym and pilates studio.    WANT MORE FROM ALLIRA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her daily self-care rituals...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your...

This Friday, host Felicity Harley is joined by Body + Soul's brand new digital editor Holly Berckelman to chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they discuss the fine line between a new friendship and crush (see story here ): a new study into social media and body image (read it here ); and the best foods to burn belly fat (see stor...

Comparison culture is rife, especially in motherhood and it can do a number on your self-esteem. So, how do you stop comparing yourself? Author and journalist Melissa Wilson discusses her experience and shares some top advice.    WANT MORE FROM MELISSA? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses whether motherhood is good for women’s mental wellbeing...search for Extra Healthy-ish whereve...

You can’t scroll Instagram without someone sharing their perimenopause story, but there’s still a lot of confusion. Hormone and gut nutritionist Christiana Velis answers the pressing questions.    WANT MORE FROM CHRISTIANA? To hear today's full interview, where she explains the perfect perimenopause plate...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find Christiana @christian...

This year is a big year…for a lot of us. To help remind you why change is crucial for humankind and to help build skills to cope, we’re joined by best-selling author and change management expert Friska Wirya.    WANT MORE FROM FRISKA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how to outsmart imposter syndrome...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Fri...

Menstrual cycles and how they impact a woman’s ability to exercise is a hot topic in the research world, and Melbourne Vixens player Kiera Austin, who’s also nabbed a degree in medical science, discusses how she manages her periods around professional sport.    WANT MORE FROM KEIRA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how she bounced back from a major injury...search for Extra Healthy...

With Nedd Brockmann on the cover of Body+Soul today, and it was a no-brainer to revisit our conversation from late last year. The ultra-endurance runner talked us through the idea of “showing up” - what it means to him and how we can build our mental muscle.   WANT MORE FROM NEDD? To hear today's full interview, where he chats about being okay with feeling uncomfortable...search for Extra Healthy-...

Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world. Joining host Felicity Harley is Healthy-ish producer Tabby Wilson. This week, they chat about new research linking ill-fitting sports bras to ACL injuries (see study here ); importance of cardio for longevity (see story here ); what to add to your morning coffee for health (see story here ). Als...

Some say manifesting is like snake-oil, it doesn’t work yet TV presenter, entrepreneur and now author Jules Robinson is living proof it does. She shares how she manifests and how you can do it, too.    WANT MORE FROM JULES? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her self-love advice...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can find Jules’ book Ask Jules (Simon &...

Chances are you know or have known of someone battling dementia. Author Keri Kitay shares how her mum, Terry, battled early onset Alzheimer's over eight years, and what she wants us all to know for better brain health.    WANT MORE FROM KERI? To hear today's full interview, where she shares what to say if a friend is caring for someone with dementia...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get...

So, should we exercise morning or night for better health outcomes? Dr Angelo Sabag, an exercise physiologist at University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre discusses his new research (see here ) on why exercise timing matters for some people.   WANT MORE FROM ANGELO? To hear today's full interview, where he discusses HIIT vs steady-state cardio...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get yo...

Fitness mogul and PT Emily Skye shares how, for decades, she felt “broken” and then she received an ADHD diagnosis at age 39, joining a growing list of high-profile women.    WANT MORE FROM EMILY? To hear today's full interview, where ...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can catch her @emilyskye or via her site here . Listen to Emily’s last Healthy-ish chat, where she ge...

Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world this week. Joining host Felicity Harley is Healthy-ish producer Tabby Wilson. This week, they chatted about Taylor Swift’s ‘situationships’ lyrics (see story here ); TikTok’s rice water for skin health; best time to snack (see story here ).    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.c...

Lovehoney Group’s 2024 sex trends report tips relationship sabbaticals are on the rise, but can taking a break from your partner actually benefit you and the relationship? Somatic sexologist Alice Childs discusses the pros and cons.    WANT MORE FROM ALICE? To hear today's full interview, where she shares the importance of putting your pleasure first...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get...

Anyone who has ever suffered through period pain knows it sucks. So, how much does the food we eat influence all this? Nutritionist and women’s health specialist Solaine Douglas discusses ways to remedy pain.   WANT MORE FROM SOLAINE? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to tell if your period is normal...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more abo...

Been a while since you picked up a dumbbell? World-leading fitness expert and Technogym Master Trainer Brooke Turner discusses how to start, again, from what to lift to how to plan your week, to returning after pregnancy.    WANT MORE FROM BROOKE? To hear today's full interview, where she chats through strength training fact vs fiction...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You...

Do you eat the recommended amount of fruit and veggies everyday? Don’t worry, most of us fall short. Exercise physiologist and sports scientist Drew Harrisberg shares easy tips on how to get more nutrient goodness in your day.    WANT MORE FROM DREW? To hear today's full interview, where he shares more on how he manages his type 1 diabetes with nutrition...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you...

Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world this week. Joining host Felicity Harley is Healthy-ish producer Tabby Wilson. This week, they chatted about TikTok’s fart walk (see here ); the impact of sugar on our face (see story here ); sex personalities (see story here ). For last year’s chat on the Hot Girl Walk, see here .    WANT MORE BO...

So, is cold water therapy as worthwhile for our health as everyone shouts? Professor Mike Tipton is a world-leading researcher on cold water immersion and joins us from the UK to share his learnings and warnings.    WANT MORE FROM MIKE? To hear today's full interview, where he shares what the current science says about cold water therapy...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. F...

A recent study (see here ) linked intermittent fasting to grim health risks, so is it really safe? Naturopath Lauren Jane discusses the pros and cons, and how to approach it if you’re hesitant.    WANT MORE FROM LAUREN? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses the art of living seasonally to improve your health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more abo...

Friendships are sometimes tricky to navigate especially when you’re struggling through a big life “plot twist” (aka curveball), as therapist and podcaster Jana Firestone explains. She discusses friendshifts, ghosting and how to break-up with a friend.    WANT MORE FROM JANA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares how to bounce back after a massive life curveball...search for Extra Health...

One half of the KIC duo (and CEO) Laura Henshaw joins us to chat about the rise of the run club, how to find a good one and then get the most out of it.    WANT MORE FROM LAURA? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to break through the “...but I’m not a runner” mindset...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. For more on KICRUN Club, see here . You can catch La...

Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world this week. Joining host Felicity Harley is our producer Tabby Wilson. This week, they chatted about Victoria’s new period leave agreement (see story here ); how to stop nail biting (see a previous study here ); the one food to bust belly fat (see story here ).    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: H...

This episode is for every single one of us! Dr Jane Foster is an author and leading researcher with a PhD in health and education and discusses judgement - of ourselves and others - and how to practise more self-compassion.    WANT MORE FROM JANE? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her advice for tackling everyday problems...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Fo...