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We're taking a look back at some of the best conversations we've had around resilience in 2022. Neuroscientist Paul Taylor speaks the physical benefits of building resilience, and how physical stress and challenges strengthen our mind. Then, Hugh Van Cuylenburg outlines his three pillars of resilience, and their impact. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Sub...

We start, we struggle, we quit. Sound familiar? We can break this pattern to reach our fitness goals. Sam explains the four stages of learning to identify where we throw in the towel, and how we can persevere to smash our fitness goals! Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The year comes to an end, and we start planning for next year... What do we want to achieve? What are our goals? What is the next thing we want to conquer? But when do we ever give ourselves the time to stop and reflect on what we have done over the past 12 months? Now is the time. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE . Se...

We're looking back on some of the best episodes of 2022, in this episode we're focusing on the best of ageing. Sam speaks with dietitian Susie Burrell who explains what metabolism and who it changes as we age. Then, we're joined by Dr Joanna McMillan who informs us of the body changes that happen as we age, and answers your questions around menopause. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or...

Scott Pape has helped millions of Australian's with their finances, and now The Barefoot Investor, is back to help your kids because financially savvy. Scott speaks to Sam about teaching the importance of finances to the next generation, and reveals some of his top tips to help them, and help you avoid financial stress. Then, we look at some of your biggest fitness achievement of 2022! Have a ques...

2023 is fast approaching, so now is the time to figure out what you want to achieve in the new year. No, you don't have to get started just yet, but Sam will help you put together an action plan that's ready to go for next year! Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How and when we eat affects our how we exercise, our energy levels throughout the day, and how we perform every day. Sports and performance dietitian, Jess Spendlove, joins The Wood Life to share her simple tips to tweaking your eating habits, to make the most out of your workouts, and your day. Want to learn more about Jess? Visit her website jessicaspendlove.com/ Then, if you've wondered whether...

Where does all of our time go? Sam may have the answer to that question, and he may be able to help you get back some of your precious time. No, it may not be the first time you've heard this, but it serves as a good reminder as we head toward the holiday season. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener...

Sarah Wilson exploded onto the scene with her revolution against sugar, but since then, any aspect of life that feels too big, and too overwhelming, she's taking on too! She speaks with Sam about her ability to make change feel sexy to the every day person, and how we can overcome our worries and thoughts of self sabotage, to accomplish big things. Then, if you're feeling nervous about the holiday...

"You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with." If that's true, who are the people you have around you and are they serving you? Sam outlines the three people to keep in your inner circle, and the three people to avoid. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Our body clock can be a huge contributor to our overall health, the body clock is more than just when and how we sleep, but our eating habits, exercise routine, and technology habits. Dr. Emily Manoogian from the Salk Institute in the US joins us to speak about resetting your master clock to balance your overall health. Then, if you've ever found yourself sitting down at the gym, scrolling on your...

Past guests have outlined the power of kindness, and how it benefits those on the receiving end as much as those that are expressing kindness. Sam has looked into the other scientific benefits of kindness and just how many different aspects of your health it can improve. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Want to find out more about studies around kindness? Journal of Integrative Psycho...

We're constantly reminded about the foods we consume, and how the effects our mood, our weight, and our overall health, but what about what we feed our brains? Our mental diet, is just as important as our nutritional diet. Mental health researcher, Corey Jackson, joins Sam to outline how we can influence our wellbeing by curating a healthy mental diet. Then, we're deep diving into exercise, as Sam...

There are three traits that most successful possess, it doesn't involve waking up at 4am, or running a marathon before breakfast. Master these three traits, and you can succeed in aspect of your life. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a busy week in Sam's life, it's a great time to go back into the archives, and re-share Dr. Jodi Richardson's message about overcoming worry and anxiety in adults and children. Then, we're re-sharing some of your wins from this year. Have a health, fitness or wellness question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/list...

Imagine if there was a magic pill that could clear up your skin, give you energy, AND helped with weight loss. Well, it's actually not a magic pill, in comes in liquid form... water. Water has truly incredible health benefits if you can get the recommended consumption. We've dug into the archives to remind you why you should be consuming water, and how much. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him...

Every year there's a new health fad or diet, some stand the test of time, and others burn out as fast as they exploded onto the market. Nutrition research scientist, Dr Tim Crowe, joins Sam to break down some of the biggest health trends in recent years, and determines which ones we should align with, and which ones we should steer clear of. The results are surprising! To find more of Dr Tim Crowe...

"Successful people quit all the time... they just know what to quit and when." When we speak about successful, we don't often speak about the importance of quitting, Sam outlines how to identify when to persevere and when it's time to quit. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Rob Mills rose to fame during the first season of Australian Idol, since then he's graced Australian TV screens and had landed some of the biggest roles in musical theatre, now he's taking on the stereotype of the 'average Aussie bloke.' Rob breaks down why men struggle with vulnerability, how it impacts their health, and how we all have a role in making a change. Then, Sam is hating and rating su...

Failure is uncomfortable and can prevent us from trying things that challenge us. But what if you leaned in to failure, and saw it as an opportunity instead? Sam speaks about the idea of 'failing forward', and how by embracing failing forward, you can achieve remarkable things. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystud...

Trigger warning: this episode discusses disordered eating. GEM. Gratitude, empathy, mindfulness, it's the acronym that Hugh Van Cuylenburg lives by, and has taught to thousands of people, and by practising it, you can build resilience. You can learn more about Hugh at the Resilience Project website , and tune in to his podcast The Imperfects . Then, if you struggled during winter, found it hard to...

What's the point of going after 'success' if we don't know what that looks like? Sam outlines why you should find your own definition of success, and how to pinpoint it. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your daily habits may have more of an effect on your likelihood of achieving success than you realise. Everyday you may be engaging in bad habits, which are training your brain to get further away from what you want to achieve. Habit scientist, Dr. Gina Cleo, outlines what triggers a habit and how to break bad ones, and create healthier habits to get closer to achieving your goals. Then, Sam answe...

If you wake in the morning feeling tired, or find yourself in an energy slump during the day, don't reach for another cup of coffee, try these energy boosting tips instead. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our confidence can be the thing that makes us or breaks us, but it is something we can slowly build overtime, even if we feel as though we are riddled with insecurities. Aimee and Kat from The Psychology Sisters joined Sam and divulged some of their best tips to building confidence and overcoming negative self-talk. Then, Sam outlines why we should be eating seasonal produce, and what is in season...