Healthy Her

In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips discusses navigating the storm season of midlife with someone who has dealt with profound loss, public scrutiny and reinvention amidst the hormonal upheaval of perimenopause and menopause – the incomparable Lisa Curry. From success in the pool to co-founding the thriving health and lifestyle business Happy Healthy You, the three-time Olymp...

In this Ask Me Anything episode, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions on the reason you're so darn tired all the time, how to hit your protein target without the calories creeping up, and whether washing down your handful of supplements in one go is really the best move – or will they interfere with each other? About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist...

In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips gets to the guts of your digestive issues with leading Australian gut health expert, microbiome doctor and gastroenterologist, Dr Paul Froomes. From bloating to constipation, gas, reflux and more, Dr Paul explains why gut symptoms often emerge or intensify in midlife women, and how you can identify the root causes of your discomfort. He answers...

In this Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips welcomes Layne Beachley back to talk about challenging childhoods – and how they shape you. Adopted as a baby, and very sadly losing her adoptive mother to a brain haemorrhage at age seven, Layne has overcome significant challenges to achieve her dreams and live her purpose, and she believes you can too.  Whether you have your own sc...

In this Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips is back with financial expert Mel Browne to discuss the ins and outs of starting your own business. Should you take the plunge and leave a secure job (especially in this economy!)? And what are the things you need to put in place before you send that resignation letter? Mel shares her priceless wisdom in this must-listen chat.  About the g...

In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips discusses all things motivation with sporting legend, mental health advocate and bona fide national treasure, Layne Beachley. From adopted baby to a seven-time world surfing champion and the only surfer (male or female) to win six consecutive world titles, Layne’s is a journey forged through grit, guts and a commitment to personal growth....

In this Ask Me Anything episode, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions on how to beat a sugar addiction (something she's personally struggled with!), easy ways to reduce inflammation as a tired and busy mum, and exactly how many sets and reps of weights will help you get stronger sooner.  *Clarification on Q3 on Pyramid sets: The recommended Pyramid set Amelia is referring to is 12r...

In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips tackles the often overwhelming topic of financial fitness with the inimitable Mel Browne. A financial educator, ex-financial advisor and best-selling author, Mel is one of Australia’s most trusted voices on money – and she has some priceless tips for women navigating the complexities of midlife. As Mel says, 'Finance is a feminist is...

Back by popular demand ... In this shorter, mini motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips and biochemist Dr Libby Weaver dive into iron and why low iron matters. So many women are walking around with insufficient iron levels and not realising the impact it’s having on their health. Dr Libby has just published a book Fix Iron First, and is the go-to for newer innovative treatments. If you&rsq...

In this Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips is back with leading habit change expert Dr Gina Cleo to discuss something most of us are all too familiar with – the dreaded shame spiral. Why are women so quick to see a missed workout or two as a personal failing? How can we prevent the shame spiral and, most importantly, how can we get back on track when we've veered away from the per...

In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips chats with leading Australian lipid expert and chemical pathologist Dr Michael Page (aka Instagram's 'Cholesterologist') about the complex topic of high cholesterol – a real problem for so many mid-life women once oestrogen drops. Or is it? Clearing up once and for all whether high cholesterol is actually something to worry about, Dr Micha...

In this Ask Me Anything episode, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions on one of the hottest topics in wellness right now – the use of peptides. So, what are they and should we all be injecting? Are they safe? Which ones show the most promise? Amelia does a deep dive into the peptide trend so you don't have to.  She tackles Lyn4963's excellent question:  Creatine for wome...

In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips speaks to world-leading habit change expert Dr Gina Cleo about overcoming that all-too-common overwhelm to make healthy changes – and make them stick! In this insightful and instructional conversation, Dr Gina explains what's actually going on in our brains when we're struggling to take that first step, how stress can compound our 'stuckne...

In this Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips picks the brains of your Peri Godmother, Shelly Horton, to find out how the former party girl found her groove – and some new healthy habits – during perimenopause. For no-BS advice on exercise, diet and everything in between, tune in. You'll learn how to get (and stay) motivated when you're anything but, and Shelly’s recommen...

In this Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips is joined by elite fitness coach Sharelle Grant to discuss the key strategies for building more muscle – something that’s vital, but more difficult, as we age. They discuss the key principles of training for muscle growth in midlife, the biggest mistakes women make in their workouts, and how novices can step into the weights room wi...

In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips speaks to Australia's very own Peri Godmother, Shelly Horton, about one of the less discussed areas of perimenopause – the impact on mental health. In this frank and moving conversation, Shelly explains how hormonal shifts hit her like a freight train, and how her experiences led her to pen a bestselling book and become a peri crusader. Th...

In the first Ask Me Anything episode for this Year of the Fire Horse, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions on protein milk, the top longevity-focused biomarkers to track, and – one of your favourites – how to lose fat without losing muscle.  (PS. Check out Episode 251 for a deep dive into this topic with the amazing Sharelle Grant.) About the host: Amelia Phillips is an...

 In this episode, host Amelia Phillips and elite fitness coach Sharelle Grant discuss one of the biggest frustrations in midlife health: how to lose body fat without sacrificing the muscle that keeps us strong, energetic and metabolically healthy. For most people, weight loss, whether from calorie restriction, GLP-1s, more cardio or “clean eating”, comes with an unwanted side effe...

In this Best-of Summer Series of Healthy Her , host Amelia Phillips and biochemist Dr Libby Weaver discuss how midlife for mums can feel like you are holding up the sky. In this raw and honest episode they discuss some breakthrough reframes (three in particular) that help you manage stress effectively. They discuss the biochemistry involved, how our thoughts really do dictate our biochemistry, and...

In this Best-of Summer Series of Healthy Her , host Amelia Phillips and world renown exercise physiologist Dr Stacy Sims dives into targeted nutrition for the holy grail, which is nutrition to lose bodyfat but build muscle strength. So often when people go on a fat loss mission, they can accidentally lose muscle at the same time. It does not have to be this way. They also discuss the confusin...

In this Best-of Summer Series of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips is joined by hormone specialist Dr Carrie Jones to unpack the most effective, science-backed ways to manage perimenopause symptoms if you are not on HRT. Whilst HRT is the gold standard treatment, for those that are not able to, or not ready, they unpack the many other ways to manage common symptoms, especially in early-stage peri....

In this Best-of Summer Series of Healthy Her , host Amelia Phillips and neuroscientist Paul Taylor discuss the proven strategies to hack your brain into feeling more motivated. These strategies are based on research around the neuroscience of behaviour change, and when done correctly will make exercise (or at least getting out the door TO exercise) feel a whole lot easier.  Marcus Pearce epis...

In this Best-of Summer Series of Healthy Her , host Amelia Phillips talks to Dr Stacy Sims about exercise strategies that actually work. Women are not small men, according to Dr Stacy. So if you're wanting to get the most out of your exercise sessions, you need to 'train like a girl'. Dr Stacy gives us the ultimate workout if you have 4x1hr sessions available to exercise. She and host Amelia Phill...

In this Best-of Summer Series of Healthy Her , host Amelia Phillips and high performance coach Craig Harper discuss why we get stuck, the impact on unlocking our potential and top strategies to get  unstuck. If you have some stubborn habits and behaviours that are not serving you then this episode is for you.  About the guest: Craig Harper is a high performance executive coach, moti...

In this special episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips wraps up the year by getting personal and reflecting on the 7.5 habits that will improve your life. These are insights she has personally gained from interviews with her guests in 2025 which have significantly improved her life. In this episode she explains these habits, how they improved her life and how they can improve yours to. A ver...