Extra Healthy-ish

Are you burnt-out or just plain tired?

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Best-selling author and human performance strategist Andrew May discusses why you might be feeling exhausted - and it’s only Feb! - plus his top...

Is there really a secret to younger looking skin?

14 Feb 2022

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Dr Ginni Mansberg is a GP, author and regular on Channel 7’s Sunrise and has spent years trawling research to confirm exactly what works - and w...

Dial up your spiritual sassiness

13 Feb 2022

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Yorta Yorta writer, empowerment coach and author Allira Potter shares her tips and “magick” tricks to dial up the sassiness into your spir...

Do you worry about wasting time?

09 Feb 2022

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Do you worry about wasting time? Writer and podcaster Madeleine Dore wants you to stop getting sucked into this rhetoric and instead embrace imperfect...

What makes life worth living when faced with death

08 Feb 2022

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Jenna Lea-Clarke was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cervical cancer just seven weeks after the birth of her first child, Summer. She underwent a...

Everything to know about a low-FODMAP diet

07 Feb 2022

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Dietician and gut health expert Chloe McLeod joins host Felicity Harley to discuss what actually constitutes a healthy gut plus the exact number of pl...

TV presenter Gorgi Coghlan on the upside of quitting

06 Feb 2022

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TV presenter and singer Gorgi Coghlan recently jumped off that proverbial career cliff giving up the enviable gig hosting The Project - with no future...

How to live a life less distracted

02 Feb 2022

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Would you sell your belongings, pack up your family and travel around Australia in a caravan for two and a half years? Well, writer and photographer J...

Isabelle Cornish’s health habits for an epic life

01 Feb 2022

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Actress, yoga teacher and PT Isabelle Cornish shares snippets from her health journey, how she manages her ADHD, and what her "why" is in life.  ...

Life-changing life admin hacks

31 Jan 2022

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Dinah Rowe-Roberts and Mia Northrop are Australia’s #1 life admin podcasters and chat through their top tips for getting your life admin under c...

Ironman Matt Poole on how to channel an athlete’s mindset

30 Jan 2022

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Ironman champ and Athletic Sport ambassador, Matt Poole, talks through his impressive 15-year career - his highs, lows and learnings. Plus, the fiance...

The growing movement of surf therapy

26 Jan 2022

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Joel Pilgrim is a big believer in the power of water for mental health (aka blue health). The CEO and founder of the Waves of Wellness Foundation is o...

Toxic positivity and how to process emotions

25 Jan 2022

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Every day we’re bombarded with pressure to be happy and positive, and Whitney Goodman, a “radically honest psychotherapist” behind t...

How stress really impacts your body

24 Jan 2022

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t’s a stressful time for everyone right now, and naturopath and founder of Revital Health, Jodi Duval, is hearing and seeing it first hand in he...

Everything you need to know about exercising after COVID

23 Jan 2022

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Adala Bolto is a PT and founder of women’s only franchise, Zadi, and was recently bedridden with COVID-19. She shares everything you need to kno...

A nutritionist unpacks the climatarian diet

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a new style of eating that not only boosts your health, but helps the planet too. It’s called the climatarian diet and nutritionis...

The importance of power-planning your year (even in a pandemic)

18 Jan 2022

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It might be the New Year, but many of us are feeling just a bit…blah. Shannah Kennedy is a life coach and author, and talks through the importa...

Yes, there is a healthy way to lose weight

17 Jan 2022

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We all know “diets” don’t work, so how do you lose weight the healthy way and keep it off? Sarah Di Lorenzo is a clinical nutritioni...

Exercising in water vs exercising on land - what’s best?

16 Jan 2022

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Aqua fitness instructor Mark Grevelding is creator of the app, Poolfit, and discusses the benefits of doing summer workouts in water. He also explains...

Sexual Wellness & How To Boost Yours

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is undergoing a sexual revolution as masturbation, female pleasure and sex toys are becoming increasing important to a person’s overal...

Reclaim Your Creativity In A Too-Busy World

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New York Times best-selling author Eve Rodsky joins host Felicity Harley to discuss curiosity, finding your unicorn space, and the importance of nurtu...

Dr Michael Mosley Takes A Deep Dive Into His Fast 800 Keto

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Michael Mosley is a UK journalist, documentary maker and author of many international best-sellers including The Fast Diet and Fast Asleep. In this...

Influencer Elle Ferguson's career honesty is inspiring (we liked it)

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Digital entrepreneur Elle Ferguson takes a deep dive into her career as an influencer - from her first post, to her relationship with social media and...

Your 2022 health & happiness horoscope is here...

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To kickstart the New Year, this week we’re talking detoxes and goal-setting and tips for an extra healthy-ish year. Patsy Bennett is Australia&r...

How to manage your energy for a thriving life

04 Jan 2022

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To kickstart the New Year, this week we’re talking detoxes and goal-setting and tips for an extra healthy-ish year. Lorraine Murphy is an entrep...

How to detox using food

03 Jan 2022

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To kickstart the New Year, this week we’re covering detoxes and goal-setting and how to have an extra healthy-ish 2022. Nutritionist and author ...

Set fitness goals you’ll actually keep

02 Jan 2022

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To kickstart the New Year, this week we’re covering detoxes and goal-setting and how to have an extra healthy-ish 2022. To help you set fitness ...

Best of 2021: Olympian Jess Fox talks maxing motivation

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Extra Healthy-ish is celebrating our superstar Olympians (cue applause). On this episode, host Felicity Harley chats to canoe slalom and ka...

Best of 2021: Transform your (lockdown) body in 8 weeks

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity fitness trainer Chief Brabon is a pro at rapid body transformations, responsible for jaw-dropping transformations including Guy Sebastian an...

Best of 2021: A friendship expert on how to strengthen your friendships (and when to call time)

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friendship expert, teacher and founder of URSTRONG, Dana Kerford, discusses friendships...why they're important for our mental health, how to use them...

Best of 2021: A dietician talks improving gut health

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Rebuli is a research dietitian and nutritionist with the CSIRO and co-authored their latest book The CSIRO Gut Care Guide. This is a must-listen...

Best of 2021: Sam Wood on juggling fatherhood and a fitness empire

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

GOALS! Have you got a few jotted down? Do you actually hit them? Sometimes? Thought so. Setting goals is linked to self-confidence, autonomy and motiv...

Best of 2021: What couples who communicate well do differently

23 Dec 2021

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To celebrate (the good bits of) 2021, we’re bringing you the most listened to episodes of Extra Healthy-ish. On this one, psychotherapist and co...

Best of 2021: Dr Nikki Stamp on how to be (extra) healthy-ish

22 Dec 2021

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To celebrate (the good bits of) 2021, we’re bringing you the most listened to episodes of Extra Healthy-ish. Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic ...

Best of 2021: The science-backed secrets to healthy ageing (whoop!)

21 Dec 2021

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To celebrate (the good bits of) 2021, we’re bringing you the most listened to episodes of Extra Healthy-ish. Professor Dr Cassandra Szoeke poppe...

Best of 2021: Nutritionist Jacqueline Alwill on the best milk alternatives

20 Dec 2021

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To celebrate (the good bits of) 2021, we’re bringing you the most listened to episodes of Extra Healthy-ish. It seems we’re still confused...

Best of 2021: The truth about micro workouts

19 Dec 2021

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To celebrate (the good bits of) 2021, we’re bringing you the most listened to episodes of Extra Healthy-ish. Micro workouts had everyone cheerin...

How to deal with family crap at Christmas

15 Dec 2021

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Psychotherapist and couples counsellor Lissy Abrahams shares her advice on navigating relationships and families during Christmas. She talks through c...

Finding balance in a dopamine-fuelled world

14 Dec 2021

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Dr Anna Lembke is a psychiatrist, medical director of Stanford (University) Addiction Medicine and author of Dopamine Nation, and is concerned about w...

Beat the Christmas bloat (& other handy eating tips)

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nutritionist and best-selling author Michele Chevalley Hedge shares her healthy food picks for Christmas day plus the best ways to shake-off a food co...

Erin Holland’s lessons in fearlessness

12 Dec 2021

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TV presenter, singer and former Miss World, Erin Holland, chats about her hectic year - from maintaining her health and fitness while travelling overs...

The antidote to loneliness

08 Dec 2021

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Professor Dr Cassandra Szoeke is the principal investigator of the Women’s Healthy Ageing Project, the longest ongoing study of women’s he...

Toxic diet culture on social media

07 Dec 2021

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Dr Jasmine Fardouly is a research fellow at UNSW in Sydney with a focus on the impact of social media on body image and mental health. In this ep, she...

Defeat that hangover - fast

06 Dec 2021

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The dreaded hangover: we’ve totally been there. So, to help you deal (or stop it in the first place), nutritionist and naturopath Jess Blair dis...

How to start working out again when it’s been a while

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Infinite Cycle master trainer Angharad Saynor shares her top tips on returning to fitness after a hiatus, and how to do it safely for best results. &n...

A TikTok dating expert is here to coach you

01 Dec 2021

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Fitafy’s dating coach Jacob Lucas shares his top dating tips from creating the perfect profile, to keeping someone interested in the first few w...

Dewy, luminous, healthy skin starts here...

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Max May is the go-to makeup artist for celebrities like Jesinta Campbell and Elle Ferguson and shares his advice on maintaining healthy skin throughou...

Changing the conversation around weight loss

29 Nov 2021

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Model and former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers wants to change the conversation around weight and weight loss, and shares her strategies...

Perfect your pilates moves (by the end of this pod)

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maghan Fittler is a pilates expert and leads programming design for F45's new franchise, FS8. In this ep, she discusses FS8, the benefits of combining...

People pleaser? Well, you need to know about fawning

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Psychologist and author Dr Rebecca Ray discusses fawning, which is people pleasing, overnicess and bending over backward to please. She talks through ...

Wim Hof & the power of cold water

23 Nov 2021

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Liam Hemsworth, Tom Cruise and UK fitness star Joe Wicks are fans of the Wim Hof Method aka cold water immersion and on this episode, certified Wim Ho...

Can Ayurveda bring balance to your busy life?

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chasca Summerville is an Ayurvedic practitioner and author of a new book, Ayurvedic Rituals. She discusses the ancient healing practice, how to specif...

Ironwoman Bonnie Hancock’s career pivot is all kinds of inspiring

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former champion IronWoman Bonnie Hancock is attempting to become the youngest and fastest person to circumnavigate Australia on a ski paddle. In this ...

The truth behind TikTok’s viral health trends

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Scott is nutritionist, environmental scientist and educator at Endeavour College of Natural Health and delves into the weird and wonderful worl...

Lola Berry on the upside of failing

16 Nov 2021

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Sure, failure sucks yet it can be a wonderful motivator and resilience builder. Lola Berry is a nutritionist, podcast host and author of Fearlessly Fa...

Turn mindless eating into mindful eating

15 Nov 2021

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Pennie McCoy is a nutritionist and the CSIRO Total Wellbeing dietitian and talks about how to tune into your appetite, measure levels of fullness, und...

Kate Langbroek on turning a bucket list idea into the real thing

14 Nov 2021

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Media personality Kate Langbroek and her husband packed up their family of four and moved to Italy for a life “reset”, and then the pandem...

Singer G Flip opens up about overcoming anxiety

10 Nov 2021

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Melbourne singer-songwriter G Flip discusses what wellbeing means, how they deal with bouts of anxiety and the mental health messages they want to nor...

Learn to accept who you really are

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

TV presenter, journalist and author Ortenzia Borre talks about the art of glo-ing up - how to define what makes "you", how to push past other people's...

Dietician Susie Burrell talks insulin resistance & warning signs

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Susie Burrell is a dietitian, Sunrise regular and podcast host, and is calling insulin resistance Australia's "silent epidemic". She discusses what it...

Princess Diana’s former PT on maxing workout results

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Falloon is the founder and joint CEO of Body Fit Training and was the former personal trainer to Princess Diana. He discusses the best type of...

Stand out, fit in and be yourself

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Influencers Emma and Carla Papas aka The Merrymaker Sisters have both had destructive and fraught relationships with their bodies, and have healed. Th...

Give your home a wellness makeover

02 Nov 2021

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We all know our environments can have a direct impact on our wellbeing, so why don’t we spend more time designing and decorating a home to enrich us...

Living a low tox life (for a healthier you and planet)

01 Nov 2021

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Alexx Stuart is the author of Low Tox Life Food and a self-confessed "gentle activist”, and shares her simple tips on how to shop better, eat bette...

Starting conversations with men about their mental health

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Price is a Movember "Mo Bro" and Lululemon ambassador, and is running 205kms in a bid to raise awareness for men’s mental health. In this ep, he...

Psychics: legit or total B.S.?

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Nunn is an award-winning journalist and spent two years investigating psychics, mediums and astrologers for this new book, The Psychic Tests. In ...

Overwhelmed? How to shift from chaos to calm

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Fogden-Moore is a leadership coach, podcast host and author of Radical Self Belief, and wants to help you overcome your overwhelm and shift from...

All about counting macros

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Counting macros aka macronutrients may be the favourite past-time of #fitspo influencers, but health journalist Helen Foster reckons if you want lasti...

AFL player Shaun Burgoyne on health, fitness and aboriginal culture

24 Oct 2021

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Shaun Burgoyne is the AFL’s Indigenous games record holder and in this episode, the former Hawthorn player discusses what his years playing elite sp...

Deborah Hutton’s health and beauty lessons (for all ages)

20 Oct 2021

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Media personality and entrepreneur Deborah Hutton joins host Felicity Harley to chat about her skin cancer battle, and shares her wisdom on ageing, he...

The key to thriving post-lockdown

19 Oct 2021

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As Australia emerges from lockdowns and border closures, some of us will bounce back faster than others. Dr Adam Fraser is a peak performance research...

Why we emotionally eat (and what to do about it)

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Holistic health coach and yoga teacher Stefanie Jung discusses the intricate and often devastating relationship between emotions and food, and how to ...

Ellie Gonsalves’ tips will breathe new life into your hair

17 Oct 2021

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Model, L’Oreal ambassador and Big Brother VIP star, Ellie Gonsalves has had her fair share of hairstyles, and in this episode she shares her top tip...

So, what happens when you get breast cancer

13 Oct 2021

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Yoga teacher and family photographer Gabriela Fearn shares her heart-wrenching breast cancer battle from her diagnosis to having both breasts removed....

Jesinta Franklin on finding authentic confidence

12 Oct 2021

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Model and mum of two Jesinta Franklin discusses confidence - what it means to her, how she finds it, how it took a hit in motherhood, and her strategi...

A deep dive into plant medicine (woo-woo free)

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Herbalist, nutritionist and bestselling author Erin Lovell Verinde decodes healing with plant medicine. She discusses the science, key plants with hea...

Do low-carb diets actually work?

11 Oct 2021

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Clinical nutritionist and Sunrise regular Sarah Di Lorenzo answers all of your questions about carbs - why you need them, does keto actually work, how...

The truth about micro workouts

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Move over HIIT, there's a trending workout that has everyone pumped. Micro workouts are the latest fitness fad and Brodie Hicks, General Manager of Tr...

Redefining self-care in our COVID world

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Wilson is co-host of The Juggling Act and executive editor of kidspot.com.au, and says plenty of mothers are sick of feeling the pressure to b...

What a doctor does everyday for brain health

04 Oct 2021

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Professor Kerryn Phelps shares what she does everyday for brain health and how she stays mentally sharp. After all, she’s not only a GP but has a bo...

Transform your (lockdown) body in 8 weeks

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity fitness trainer Chief Brabon is a pro at rapid body transformations, responsible for jaw-dropping transformations including Guy Sebastian an...

Sophie Patnicroft-Gray’s health battle is inspiring (grab the tissues)

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Patnicroft-Gray is a blood cancer survivor and shares her harrowing journey - and how she used health and fitness to heal her mental health - t...

The power of self-awareness for emotional wellbeing

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being self-aware might sound woo-woo, but the spiritual practice is moving mainstream. Tami Roos is an author, meditation facilitator and intuitive co...

A dietician talks improving gut health

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Rebuli is a research dietitian and nutritionist with the CSIRO and co-authored their latest book The CSIRO Gut Care Guide. This is a must-listen...

A sexologist on how to have REALLY good sex

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chantelle Otten, award-winning psychosexologist and author of The Sex Ed You Never Had, reveals the intricate and intimate details around having mind-...

How to deal with toxic people in your life

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If someone is sucking too much energy from life, then this episode is for you. Lisa Stephenson, founder of The Coach Place Global, a keynote speaker a...

How talking about death can help you live a better life

21 Sep 2021

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Professor Ross Menzies and Dr Rachel Menzies life's work has focused on our unconscious dread of death, and they want us all to discuss death more oft...

Miranda Kerr’s wellness rituals are wondrous (and weird)

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Miranda Kerr was hooked on wellness when the rest of us thought it was woo-woo. In this episode, the founder and CEO of KORA Organics talks through he...

Ultramarathon runner Samantha Gash is the inspiration we need right now

19 Sep 2021

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Professional endurance athlete, social entrepreneur and motivational speaker Samantha Gash will inspire you to get off your butt and start exercising ...

Jamila Rizvi on learning to live with disabilities

15 Sep 2021

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Jamila Rizvi is an author, media commentator and mother and in 2017, her world turned upside down when she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. Jam...

A neuroscientist talks boosting brain health

14 Sep 2021

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Neuroscientist Andrew Scholey is a professor of Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University in Melbourne, and discusses how your brain is coping ...

The extra weight of COVID-19

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CSIRO weight loss researcher Dr Emily Brindal talks through their recently launched personality and weight loss study revealing the top diet character...

Kayla Itsines answers your top HIIT Qs

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Body + Soul’s recent cover star, Kayla Itsines takes a deep dive into HIIT training - the best workouts, must-do moves and recovery tips. Plus the ...

A day in the life of a biohacker

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Taryn Williams, a digital entrepreneur who founded WINK Models and theright.fit, has transformed her personal and business life thanks to biohacking (...

Everything you wanted to know about crystal healing

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Mantello, a master energy healer and author, pushes past the woo-woo and explores crystal healing. She chats through the science behind crystals...

How to strengthen every part of your body

06 Sep 2021

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Brittney Cutts, Keep It Cleaner’s strength master trainer, takes a deep dive into strength training from key exercises to do in the gym and at home...

Todd Sampson on the bad influence of social media (and how to safeguard yourself)

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Body dissatisfaction is now a global health crisis, says television presenter Todd Sampson. In this ep, the documentary filmmaker explores body-image ...

What couples who communicate well do differently

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Psychotherapist and couples counsellor Lissy Abrahams discusses her top tips for improving communication in a relationship from being curious, to list...

The science-backed secrets to healthy ageing (whoop!)

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Dr Cassandra Szoeke is the principal investigator of the Women’s Healthy Ageing Project, the longest ongoing study of women’s health in ...

So, you want to eat like an athlete?

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sports performance dietician and former world champion triathlete, Pip Taylor discusses the role of nutrition in sport and fitness performance, and wh...