Extra Healthy-ish

Julia Morris’ ridiculously easy remedies for lockdown fatigue

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and TV presenter Julia Morris talks about lockdown fatigue - how to survive it, embrace it and make it easier...and still laugh.    WANT MO...

Control fear without it controlling you

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fear is a natural response when we perceive a threat, and we’ve all felt that over the past year during the uncertainty of COVID-19. But fear isn’...

Melissa Ambrosini on how to push past comparisonitis

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Best-selling author, podcaster and TEDx speaker Melissa Ambrosini puts comparisonitis under the microscope, discussing how it can be damaging for our ...

The healthiest (and unhealthiest) orders on Uber Eats

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get this: Australians are spending three times more on online food delivery now than before the pandemic, reports suggest (see more here). In this epi...

Lauren Parker’s paralympic journey is equally tragic and inspiring

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paralympian Lauren Parker shares her tragic, yet super-inspiring story from able-bodied professional triathlete to paratriathlete. She discusses her a...

Let’s talk organ donation (yes, you could save a life)

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Gremmo’s nephew, Nathan, died aged 13 after being hit by a car, and by donating his organs, he saved six people. In his memory, the family s...

How to unearth a plan B when life goes to sh**

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it’s, er, a pandemic, a break-up, redundancy, or a health scare, sometimes life throws us a mega-sized curveball. Life coach and author of n...

What does a healthy diet actually look like?

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dietitian and nutritionist Lyndi Cohen discusses what really constitutes healthy eating. Can we eat eggs? Meat? Chocolate? She shares the recent scien...

A female boxer on how to fearlessly succeed

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Five-time world boxing champion Susie Q Ramadan discusses her inspiring life story from being bullied, to finding resilience and carving her way in a ...

Serious Q: do you know your love language?

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you clued-up on your love language? Neuropsychotherapist and relationship counsellor Joanne Wilson, aka The Relationship Rejuvenator, talks throug...

Struggling? How to pull yourself through

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist and author Jacinta Tynan - who also happens to be Body + Soul’s new columnist (read her first article, here) - wants you to get better at...

The Minimalists on living with less for a better life

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen the Netflix doco, Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things? The blokes behind the movement, Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan N...

A refresher on lifting weights

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Boulazeris is a strength trainer for 28 By Sam Wood and in this ep, she gives a refresher in how to correctly lift weights - from technique, to ...

Kinda Sorta Dating - Sliding into this feed....

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing news.com.au's new podcast called Kinda Sorta Dating. Search for Kinda Sorta Dating wherever you get your podcasts and follow or subscribe!...

What having cancer teaches you about living

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Briony Benjamin was diagnosed with cancer, she made a tear-jerking video that went viral - watch it here - sharing her wisdom from battling the d...

Sneaky signs you’re way too stressed

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you thought life was stressful enough, along came a pandemic to make it even more so. In this ep, Perth-based holistic chiropractor and pers...

Everything you need to know about diabetes

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

World-renowned sports physician, Dr Peter Brukner, is on a mission to help the 1.2 million plus Australians overturn their diabetes with a simple low-...

Jess Sepel on becoming a wellness entrepreneur

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nutritionist, best-selling author and wellness entrepreneur, Jessica Sepel shares exactly what it takes to be a wellness entrepreneur. The recent Body...

Charlotte Caslick on performing at your peak

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Extra Healthy-ish is celebrating our superstar Olympians (cue applause). On this episode, host Felicity Harley chats to Seven’s Rugby pla...

Olympian Sally Fitzgibbons' secrets to a positive mindset

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Extra Healthy-ish is celebrating our superstar Olympians (cue applause). On this episode, host Felicity Harley chats to world champion surf...

Olympian Jess Fox talks maxing motivation

26 Jul 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...

Olympian Cate Campbell on mastering self-belief

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Extra Healthy-ish is celebrating our superstar Olympians (cue applause). On this episode, host Felicity Harley chats to four-time Olympic s...

The new rules of dating, pandemic style

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jana Hocking hosts dating podcast Kinda Sort Dating, is a columnist for news.com.au and has worked in both TV and Radio for the last 12 years, includi...

Luke McLeod meditation hacks are gold

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation expert and founder of Soul Alive, Luke McLeod deep dives into meditation - he discusses the science-backed benefits, how to work out which ...

Taking the "self" out of self-care - should we simply "care"?

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Best-selling author and podcast host Brooke McAlary wants to change the conversations around the word “care”. In this episode, she discusses what ...

Da Rulk on training Chris Hemsworth and more...

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The LA-based celebrity trainer talks about his friendship with Chris Hemsworth (he’s the master trainer on Chris’ Centr app), how his work with f...

Upgrade your mastubration technique & other, er, handy tips

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sexologist, relationship expert and author Dr Nikki Goldstein helps you get more comfortable with the whole solo sex thing. She talks about masturbati...

An expert deciphers your common dreams (like those naked ones)

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dream researcher and expert Rose Inserra says you can learn alot from what you dream. In this ep, the author of Inside Your Dreams reveals the meaning...

How to rewire your brian for better mental health

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Best-selling author and researcher David Gillespie, who's new book is called Brain Reset, discusses how our modern society is wreaking havoc with our ...

What women need to know when working out

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adala Botlo, founder of women’s only franchise, Zadi, joins host Felicity Harley to chat about women and working out - what she wishes they do more ...

Maz Dela Cerna’s life is proof the law attraction really works

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maz Dela Cerna has led a phenomenal life from overcoming drug addiction and trauma, to losing 30kgs and becoming a bikini model. The self-development ...

Torah Bright on life after pro-snowboarding

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s most successful winter Olympian, Torah Bright, chats motherhood, how that photo reposted by Body + Soul actually came about (check it ou...

Let’s talk about immunity

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's winter...colds, flus and, er, COVID are lurking around, so we could all do with an immunity boost right now. The Healthy Chef Teresa Cutter discu...

Leah Simmons has made peace with body perfection

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Famously known for her insanely fit body (and as Pip Edwards' BFF), Leah Simmons - who's also a pilates instructor, PT and yogi - opens up about her t...

Refresh your boundaries and actually keep them

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Rebecca Ray is a pro at helping people manage their boundaries. The clinical psychologist, speaker and author of a new book, Setting Boundaries, gu...

Lisa Messenger on the power on authenticity

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Messenger is the CEO and founder of Collective Hub, and has authored and co-authored more than 40 books. So, who better to talk to about "authent...

Richard Kerrigan on the truth about macronutrients

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Richard was once a butler at Buckingham Palace, now he's on a quest to educate Australians about nutrition and fitness. In this ep, the PT and author ...

What Rebecca Maddern wants every woman to know

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Maddern might be in “the best shape of her life”, but  she’s also in the best place in her life. The TV presenter, currently hosting Au...

How therapy transformed Christian O’Connell’s wellbeing

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christian O'Connell was one of the UK’s biggest radio stars, but threw it all in and moved his family to Australia to host Melbourne's Gold 104.3 br...

Plants can spark healing, so here’s what to grow

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey Demarco is a big believer in the power of plants for better health and wellbeing. The author of Plants of Power gives her expert advice on the ...

A deep dive into interval weight loss (and why it works)

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Nick Fuller has found the secret to long-term weight loss. Cue applause! The leading obesity researcher from the University of Sydney discusses his...

Master pilates’ moves by the end of this pod

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former Olympic snowboarder, PT and motivational speaker, Steph Prem, is also a pro at pilates (she is the founder of pilates brand, Studio PP). In thi...

Feeling burnt-out? Here’s what to do...

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peta Sigley is the co-founder of online resilience platform, Springfox, and joins host, Felicity Harley, to discuss what happens when you overload you...

What is a spiritual toolkit exactly?

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spiritual teacher, psychic reader and author of new book, Brave, Sheila Vijeyarasa (aka Sheila V) is big on everyone having a spiritual toolkit. In th...

Do alternative therapies actually work?

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Brad McKay is done with the wellness scene - charlatans peddling goods, sciencey-salespeople and marketing duping us into spending more money all i...

Bad Day? Turia Pitt’s advice for you

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Turia Pitt is here to help you deal with a crap day like a boss. The athlete, motivational speaker and author talks about the importance of exercise (...

Why listening to music is a reliable form of self-care

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher Emily Toner reconfirms what many of us might already know - music is magical for mental health. The Medi...

Casey Beros will inspire you to be a better human

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Casey Beros is a TV presenter and self-confessed former bad girl wants to empower YOU to be a better person. The author of The ‘Bad’ Girl’s Guid...

A nutritionist on how to make peace with sugar

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello sugar, my old friend… In this episode, nutritionist and author Michele Chevalley Hedge reminds us of the damaging effects of consuming too muc...

Dr Kay Bretz ran 250kms across the outback and has some motivating lessons to share...

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ultra-marathon runner Dr Kay Bretz's life changed one day when he stood at his front gate and turned right instead of left. It led him to racing 250k...

A friendship expert on how to strengthen your friendships (and when to call time)

02 Jun 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...

Dr Frank Chow on languishing: the pandemic-fuelled phenomenon we’re all feeling

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Frank Chow talks in depth about the buzzy new mental health term - languishing - the forgotten middle child of mental health, as psychologist Adam ...

Jessica Rowe on pushing past perfectionism and embracing a messy life

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Rowe might be “crap” in the kitchen, but she's full of genius tips for healthy cooking. The TV presenter, author, ambassador for MLA and s...

Tim Robards: everything you need to know about working-out in winter

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chiropractor, actor, one-time Bachelor star and Medibank ambassador, Tim Robards, discusses everything you need to know about winter workouts from his...

Dr Nikki Stamp on how to be (extra) healthy-ish

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic surgeon, author and TV presenter. She is also a pro at knowing how easy it is to get sucked into B.S. advice on soc...

Former SAS commander, Mark Wales, on finding purpose

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Wales is a former SAS commander who thought his life was about to end in a cornfield in Afghanistan, but after that harrowing experience he made ...

Nutritionist Jacqueline Alwill on the best milk alternatives

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you take your milk? Jacqueline Alwill is here to help you work out if the oat variety is better for you than almonds or peas, and whether cow’...

Sophie Delezio’s resilience is simply remarkable

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to feel inspired? Motivated? Sophie Delezio became a household name circa 2005 after suffering two horrific traffic accidents (she suffered burns...

You can turn anxiety into meaningful action. Here's how...

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling freaked out by the state of our planet? The world? Your life? Well, illustrator, speaker and author of Hope is a Verb, Emily Ehlers, h...

Dr Dain Heer on reaching your full potential

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, being “you” sounds easy, but sometimes it’s damn hard to push past judgement, negativity and destructive self-talk...which isn’t really ...

Slow cook your way to better health

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seriously, how good is a slow cooked meal in winter not just for our taste buds, but also our health? The bomb. In this episode, health and nutrition ...

WFH like a boss

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What’s your working from home vibe? Do you clear out your wardrobe for the 278 time at 11.11am? Or wake up early, knuckle down and have half your wo...

Tory Archbold on stepping into your power

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tory Archbold is an entrepreneur, business coach and CEO of Powerful Steps and wants to inspire you to live a powerful life. In this episode, she talk...

Indigenous singer Mitch Tambo on discovering life's purpose

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Indigenous singer-songwriter Mitch Tambo has a deep connection to his heritage. His music, and the way he lives his life, is filled with soul, spirit ...

Hugh Mackay on the power of kindness

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

During the pandemic everyone was kinder, more forgiving and friendlier… don’t you think? Social psychologist Hugh Mackay did and this collective k...

Nutritionist Simon Hill on why a (mostly) plant-based diet could save your life

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Hill is a nutritionist, physiotherapist, podcast host and author of The Proof is in the Plants. He is also the food contributor to Chris Hemswor...

Why it’s time to start dating yourself

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey June has a challenge for you: learn how to date yourself. In this episode, Stacey talks all things dating from how to take the ultimate selfie ...

The secret to living a bold life

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alexis Fernandez wants YOU to live a bold life. In this episode, the neuroscience whiz and host of hit podcast, Do You F*&^ing Mind?, talks to us abou...

Maddy Tyers on healing from an eating disorder

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy Tyers is an actor, TV presenter and author of picture book, When Anna Came to Stay. She is ambassador for The Butterfly Foundation and has lived...

How to strengthen every part of your body

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pull out your dumbbells and fire-up your fitness apps, in this episode we’re talking strength training for anyone who needs a refresher, or for thos...

A new method to manage anxiety

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Australia's post-COVID world, many of us are struggling with anxiety. In fact, approximately one in four of us experience challenging anxiety, says...

Dr Michael Mosley talks everything you need to know about sleep

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Michael Mosley is a UK journalist, documentary maker and author of many international bestsellers including The Fast 800, The Clever Guts Diet and ...

That infamous dog-food diet story explained…

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our special guest on this ep is the fabulous Alison Stephenson, Body + Soul online editor. Ali gives us a snapshot of her life before Body + Soul, exa...

Living a planet-based life

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, veganism might be as popular as meat and three veg back in our grandparents' day, so if you’re still pondering this lifestyle, tune in. Heave...

Easy tricks for better decision-making

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get this: it’s estimated we make around 35,000 decisions a day. Most of them are unconscious - habitual - yet every decision can alter not just your...

Best foods to eat for max energy

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hold onto your headphones people...we’re about to boost your energy. Big time. Michele Chevalley Hedge is the author of Eat, Drink & Still Shrink, a...

A deep dive into yoga for beginners

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New to yoga? Well, Christian Ralston wants to inspire you to give it a go. In this episode, the Sydney-based yoga and movement coach talks through his...

Achy? Sore? Simple ways to nix everyday pain

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A niggly neck, sore glutes, tight hips, achy back...many of us suffer from some kind of everyday pain brought about by lifestyle (think sitting at the...

Jules Sebastian's talks through her top wellbeing habits

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, Jules Sebastian might be married to Guy, but she’s every bit successful in her own right. The mum of two is a TV presenter, stylist, founder o...

A Marie Kondo expert on how to declutter if you’re overwhelmed

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma Quinn is a professional organiser - the first Australian certified Marie Kondo consultant - and, in this episode, she shares her top tips for or...

How to find financial wellness (and retire young)

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We get it, private health insurance can be as exciting as Joe Biden on a dance floor (hint: not very), but when you get a windfall, well… move over ...

Surviving being single in a couple obsessed world

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth Shaw, the CEO of Relationships Australia NSW and a clinical and counselling psychologist, recently wrote an article for bodyandsoul.com.au t...

Teigan Nash on living with an autoimmune disease

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

TV presenter Teigan Nash looks like she has the Instagram-perfect life - travels to exotic locations for work, is a regular on the red carpet and embr...

Improve your running technique today

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Bell is here to save you…from injury AND help improve your running performance. That’s right, the Sydney-based physiotherapist and Lululemon ...

Everything you need to know about losing weight - fast

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you think dropping a dress size in a week or going down a jeans size in 21 days is total B.S, well listen up. Kate Save reckons rapid weight can ac...

How to end the cycle of relationship self-sabotage

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In one way or another, we all carry trauma - big or little - and it can manifest as anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, overeating, addiction, depression...

Are you a narcissist?

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Narcissists: we all know one, have worked for one, shared a house with one or dated one - a person's whose presence is powerfully and destructively is...

A deep dive into the food mood connection

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Next time you’re in a funk, perhaps take a look at what you’ve eaten that day, week or month. Yes, it’s really that simple: what you eat trigger...

Sam Wood on juggling fatherhood and a fitness empire

28 Mar 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...

Extra info for surviving life with endo

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Endometriosis aka endo affects one in nine Australian women - yes, that might be you, your friend or perhaps your partner struggles with it. Intensive...

How to get a little extra "blue health" in life

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You know that sense of calm you feel after meandering along a beach? Well, now there’s evidence proving that being surrounded by water can be wondro...

Debunking COVID Vaccine Myths

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a substantial increase in hesitancy around the COVID vaccines - last month, a survey by the Australian National University found women aged ...

Extra fitness inspo from Tiff Hall

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

HIIT, or high intensity interval training, is one of the most popular trends in fitness right now, and often the most misunderstood. So, what is it ex...

Extra on sex and hormones

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To help you make extra sense of - and renew - your sex drive, relationship expert and sexologist Dr Nikki Goldstein joins the podcast. Dr Nikki is a c...

Being extra kind to your body

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mel Greig joins the podcast to unpack her fight against weight obsession and how she - and anyone - can overcome it. Mel is extra open and honest abou...

How to get that extra energy

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed, overstressed and overtired? Join the club. It took a car accident for Dr Amy Shah to realise she was too effing tired and somethi...

UK fitness guru Joe Wicks is a bit extra

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Wicks talks about receiving his MBE, growing up on a rough council estate in the UK, his goals for 2021 and we find out what really happened when,...