Healthy-ish
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Emily Skye gets brutally honest about her body
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness mogul, Emily Skye, is one of the original influencers turned entrepreneurs - famous for sharing her real and raw experiences with her communit...
A healthy gut starts here...
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to maintain a healthy gut, like, right now? Wondering if your G&T or beer habit is really causing more havoc than Donald Trump during...
Michelle Bridges on her biggest life learnings
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Felicity Harley welcomes health and fitness entrepreneur Michelle Bridges to celebrate International Women’s Day. As a true pi...
How to get over a breakup (because you will)
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jordanna Levin knows a thing or two about manifesting her happiness. After all, her best-selling first book Make It Happen was all about it. But she a...
Could bakuchiol be the secret to glowing skin?
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Ayurvedic ingredient making its way into Western mainstream - hot on the heels of the trusty retinol. It’s called bakuchiol and it's tout...
AFLW player Sharni Layton on building resilience
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and honest interview, the AFLW player and former gun netballer opens up about her mental health struggles. From captaining the Diamonds, t...
How a 'miracle pill' can help you live a longer, healthy-ish life
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The “miracle pill”. What is it? Well, you’ll have to listen to this episode to find out. It’s also the title of a new book by UK investigative...
Sally Pearson will help crush your running goals
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, only THE best runner in Australia joins Healthy-ish host Felicity Harley who quizzes Sally on all things running - getting started, injuries to wa...
Yes, you can quit dating pricks
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Eva reckons the world is full of pricks - manipulative, lying and mean men and women - and the I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here star knows ex...
Everything you need to know about Vitamin C
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you need to know about Vitamin C Vitamin C for your skin is like chocolate after a break-up - so good. In this episode, we’re going bac...
Boost your optimism - stat
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How are you feeling today? Melancholy? Content? Happy? You might have had 10 positive experiences in your day, but the one negative will stick like ve...
Lola Berry’s lowdown on medicinal mushrooms
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Medicinal mushrooms are having a moment and it’s time we all started guzzling them, reckons Lola Berry. The nutritionist, yogi and author joined hos...
Rebel Wilson’s trainer will max your motivation
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jono Castano is the personal trainer responsible for motivating actress Rebel Wilson during her “year of health” that overhauled her body and mind...
The importance of feeling better naked
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 21st birthday Body + Soul! To celebrate this milestone, host Felicity Harley sits down with Sarrah Le Marquand, the editor-in-chief of Body + So...
Jennifer Lopez's skin & olive oil - what’s the deal?
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Healthy-ish, host Felicity Harley and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak talk through the hullabaloo over Jennifer Lopez’s r...
What’s a raw food diet anyway?
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between a raw food diet and eating vegan? Is consuming food in its natural state better for your body? And where does a raw food...
Turns out you can thrive after a personal crisis
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isabelle Silbery is a social commentator with a social conscience, well known for her honesty and vulnerability on relationships, motherhood and life....
Taryn Brumfitt on boosting body confidence
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taryn Brumfitt has made a career out of spreading the body positivity message around the world, and she’s pretty damn convincing. The filmmaker and ...
What the hell are tear trough fillers?
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Healthy-ish, host Felicity Harley and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak talk tear trough fillers…yes, there’s actually an...
Kick-arse timesaving hacks for busy people
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Time management expert, Kate Christie, reckons she can save you about 30 hours of lost time a month. Yes, apparently we waste that much and more (soci...
So, is it better to eat before or after a workout?
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s such a simple question, yet so many of us are unclear: to eat or not to eat before a workout. So, does it really matter? You bet it does and ti...
New beginnings, and goodbyes (for now)
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is host Alison Izzo’s last day of hosting Healthy-ish, as she heads off on maternity leave. Filling her well-worn sneakers will be Felicity H...
How to find porn that makes you feel good
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Embarrassed about watching porn? You shouldn’t be. The trick - as certified Sydney-based sex coach Georgia Grace explains - is to find the type that...
A cheat's guide to 'clean' beauty
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hint: it’s not as hard as you might think to go green. There’s a sliding scale of how ‘eco-friendly’ or ‘clean’ beauty products are - from...
Dr Libby Weaver wants you to breathe like a baby
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s something we all do, everyday, without thinking about. But breathing is the fastest, most effective and cheapest (!) way you can bring your str...
Dr Libby Weaver asks, what if this were easy?
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Perspective is everything. Especially when it comes to stress. Or, perceived stress. Dr Libby Weaver is a nutritional biochemist who has dedicated her...
There’s a formula for happiness, apparently
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Tyson is all about keeping things simple. Even when it comes to life’s bigger, and arguably more woo-woo, pursuits - like finding happiness. Th...
Forget everything you (think you) know about anal sex
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Butt play gets a bad rep, but certified sex coach Georgia Grace would like to change that. The first step is being informed - and she’s happy to sha...
The best budget makeup for a flawless face
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Good news! You don’t need to spend a fortune to get the kind of flawless face of a Kardashian (or anyone else, depending on your vibe). Here, Kelsey...
Is your home standing in the way of your weight loss?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a wild thought: the physical space you inhabit has just as much influence on whether you achieve those weight loss goals as what you put in ...
SAS’ Ant Middleton on why we need negatives to unlock the positives
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness is not the same as positivity, a fact that SAS Australia’s Ant Middleton is keen to clarify. The ex-special forces officer and Chief Offi...
Ant Middleton on the 1 thing that separates SAS winners from losers
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are one of the millions of Australians who tuned in to watch SAS Australia last year, you’ll be familiar with the voice of Chief Instructor A...
If Turia Pitt can start running again, so can you
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Running has brought Turia Pitt some of the highest highs and lowest lows of her life, but even after competing in an ultramarathon in 2011 that left h...
Rich girl hair doesn't have to cost the earth
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Good hair doesn’t need to cost the earth - as Kelsey Ferencak well knows. Sure, there are some things that you need to spend a bit more coin on, but...
Melissa Ambrosini wants you to turn off your inner critic
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is 2021 the year you finally shut down your inner ‘mean girl’ dialogue? Author, TedX speaker and podcaster Melissa Ambrosini certainly thinks it...
Leah Itsines believes deprivation is the devil
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s tempting to embark on a new diet in the hope that a controlled eating plan will fix all of your food woes. But Leah Itsines (and yes, the siste...
Why metrics are your best motivator
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Blahnik is the Senior Director of Fitness Technologies at Apple, so it goes without saying that he knows a thing or two about what gets people up ...
Looking for love? Look here first
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are Jordanna Levin knows a thing or two about manifesting her happiness. After all, her best selling first book Make It Happen was all about it. But w...
Cheap (& good!) skincare buys that you should never spend big on
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Skincare can get expensive, and fast. But there are some products that you really don’t need to invest the big bucks in. Kelsey Ferencak shares the ...
Why New Year’s resolutions don’t stick (sorry)
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that 64% of New Year’s resolutions will be abandoned by the end of January? It’s a depressing stat, but Melbourne-based mindset coach...
Tiff Hall on why tiny goals add up to big wins
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to eat ‘healthy’ all the time is hard. Just ask celebrity trainer Tiffiny Hall. Tiff has a ‘zero deprivation’ rule when it comes to foo...
Tiff Hall’s guide to starting 2021 right
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffiny Hall is a beacon of sensible advice when it comes to creating healthy habits that last - which makes her the perfect person to ask about how t...
How to shift your mental state: anywhere, any time
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Janoah Van Kekem shares a cool trick for shifting our mood and mental space - all with the power of breath. This quick and easy mindset practise, cour...
Take a mental vacation and visualise the 2021 you want
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Aristides is a Sydney-based clinical hypnotherapist, and believes that self-hypnosis can be a powerful tool for reprogramming your brain, and y...
Start doing less of what you don’t want to do, and more of what you do
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Kendall is the director of yoga at Flow Athletic in Sydney’s Paddington, and in this special meditation session she gives us the opportunity to...
A five minute mindfulness practise to master, and use everyday
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luke McLeod, meditation teacher and founder of Soul Alive, takes us through a simple mindfulness practise that can be done anytime, anywhere. Savio...
Cleanse yourself of 2020 and get ready for LOTS of new energy
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset coach Emily Chadbourne takes us through a short moving Kundalini meditation practise to shift the negative feelings that 2020 may have left wi...
Let’s start at the start: Set your intentions for 2021
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a pen and paper because this intention-setting session with Brisbane-based Vedic meditation teacher Elise Catchlove is going to set you up for th...
Best of 2020: Dr Libby on why you (probably) can’t lose weight
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the year that was, we’re giving you a refresher of the top 5, most listened to episodes of Healthy-ish, so enjoy! Listen to yesterda...
Best of 2020: We’re all insecure. But we don’t have to be…
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the year that was, we’re giving you a refresher of the top 5, most listened to episodes of Healthy-ish, so enjoy! Imagine not havin...
Best of 2020: Can you hypnotise your stresses away?
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the year that was, we’re giving you a refresher of the top 5, most listened to episodes of Healthy-ish, so enjoy! Ever wanted to re...
Best of 2020: Why is everyone so obsessed with Pilates?
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the year that was, we’re giving you a refresher of the top 5, most listened to episodes of Healthy-ish, so enjoy! Kirsten King is t...
Best of 2020: Throw out everything you think you know about walking
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the year that was, we’re giving you a refresher of the top 5, most listened to episodes of Healthy-ish, so enjoy! Still abiding by t...
How to hangover-proof your face
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Parties are fun, but hangovers? Less so. Especially when you can see the effects of the night before on your face. Kelsey shares how to lessen the eff...
How will we remember 2020?
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Doomscrolling. Social distancing. Unprecedented. Sourdough. Isobod. Quarantini. 2021 has required us to learn a whole new language. And author Domini...
Why is keto so crap?
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reece Carter prides himself on not suffering any BS. And when it comes to popular diet trends, this is certainly the case. The Sydney-based nutriti...
Your 2021 horoscope (PS. it’s good news!)
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Body+Soul’s resident astrologer Natasha Weber shares what the stars have in store for us in the New Year. A close reading of the planetary alignment...
Why Abbie Chatfield is all about the simple life in 2021
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
She may have received the ‘villain edit’ in Matt Agnew’s season of The Bachelor, but since then Abbie Chatfield has become something of Austral...
The splurge-y beauty buys that are actually worth the $$
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Go on, SPOIL yourself. There’s no better time of year than Christmas to splash out on the beauty products, or tools, that you’d usually find hard ...
Suck at meditation? This is the mindset hack for you
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
And it’s all down to self-hypnosis. Sydney-based clinical hypnotherapist, visualisation and mindset consultant Claire Aristides explains how to take...
Michelle Bridges things this is more important than movement AND diet
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The age old question when it comes to weight loss is what’s more important: diet or exercise? After 10 years of her hugely successful 12 Week Body T...
What has Michelle Bridges learnt after 10 years in the fitness game?
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot has changed, but a lot has also stayed the same when it comes to the diet and exercise advice that get results. Michelle Bridges has seen a lot ...
How to train your brain to survive silly season insanity
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luke McLeod is an expert in calming the ‘monkey mind’ and during the holiday period (in the lead up to Christmas until post-New year) is often whe...
Could a hair treatment change your life?
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of Keratin hair treatments, the words that often come to mind are chemical-soaked, stinky, time-consuming and well, they just sound lik...
How to have better sex, according to escort Samantha X
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to know if they’re good in bed … but how do you tell? Samantha X is an intimacy coach and ex-escort, and in her experience she defi...
What is inflammation, anyway?
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It sounds nasty, but did you know that our bodies actually need inflammation to function properly? Although, it needs to be the right kind of inflamma...
How Nat’s What I Reckon became our cooking show anti-hero
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With over 2 million followers on the internet, and a handful of very A-list fans (David Grohl for one), Nat's What I Reckon was the surprise interne...
Introducing - I Swear I Never
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself in a situation, you swear you never could have predicted? A situation so far from the ordinary that even remembering it f...
‘I chose to have a baby, by myself’
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra Collier is one of the rising number of Australian women who have chosen to be a solo parent. At age 39 she was artificially inseminated with...
How to do your makeup to look better in photos..?
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each Thursday, Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo (who, by her own admission, is no beauty expert) and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak (who,...
How to hack your health, like Elle Ferguson
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s part of Elle Ferguson’s job to look good. Being an Instagram super-influencer, and the founder of hugely successful beauty brand Elle Effect,...
Why we need to connect more, now than ever
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Loneliness is something that affects all of us, at one time or another. But especially so this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychologist, AKA...
Even Sam Wood has off days
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finding motivation when you’d rather be hiding under the doona, or on the couch - bowl of ice cream in hand - is hard. A fact that personal trainer ...
Is a haircut the key to improving men’s mental health?
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Australian men are experiencing something of a mental health crisis - especially since the onset of COVID-19, with alarming new research suggesting th...
What’s the deal with fat freezing?
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each Thursday, Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo (who, by her own admission, is no beauty expert) and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak (who,...
Dr Libby on why you (probably) can’t lose weight
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to yesterday’s episode first, then continue Dr Libby Weaver’s chat about womens’ hormone health - and why, when it comes to understanding...
Why Dr Libby wants you to slow the eff down
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Libby Weaver is a nutritional biochemist, author and speaker and it’s her work in the area of hormone health that has earned her a legion of fans...
The great sex/workout divide
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Women can do everything men can do, yes? Hell, yes. But that doesn’t mean that there are some types of exercise better suited to the female body. An...
Will your relationship survive ‘dump month’?
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
December is stressful for many people, but especially so if you’re coupled-up. Dating expert, life coach and author Simone Milasas explains why the ...
November’s best beauty picks: Something Old/Something New
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re starting something a little bit new here... Instead of getting a bite-sized bit of our Something Old/Something New product recommendations eac...
What does it really mean to be ‘on the spectrum’?
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often labelled as a disease that affects men more than women. But film director, screenwriter and actor Kathleen Lee...
A BS-free guide to gut health
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The microbiome is certainly enjoying its time in the sun thanks to recent research pointing to the importance of good gut health. But with such intere...
Bike riding could be your ticket to freedom
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Think cycling, and you might think of MAMILs (not the furry kind). That is, middle aged men in Lycra. But world champion and ex-Olympian turned sports...
Are beauty pageants still relevant?
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Say hello to Miss Universe Australia, 2020, Maria Thattil. The recently crowned Melbourne-based ex-government employee is ready to prove that beauty p...
Do you have chicken skin?
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Keratosis pilaris is not pretty. These hard to get rid of, red, pimple-like bumps can cover the tops of your arms (usually), but also your cheeks, thi...
We’re all addicts, in some way…
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that approximately one in 20 Australians struggle with addiction each year, but only one in four seek help? Addition is an often danger...
Why am I so bloated all the time?
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Accredited clinical nutritionist Brittany Darling sees this all the time. Especially post-COVID. And that is bloating. The good news? It’s something...
Throw out everything you think you know about walking
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Still abiding by the old 10,000 steps a day rule? Well, Sydney-based celebrity trainer and founder of The Upbeat Libby Babet says that it’s when you...
After cheating, should you stay or should you go?
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Infidelity. It’s an unpleasant factor in the breakdown of so many relationships, especially during these ‘pressure cooker’ times we’ve been li...
Makeup heroes that won’t sweat off your face
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We love summer, but don’t love what it does to our makeup. If you're prone to sweating (and hey, who isn’t when the temperature heats up?), Body+S...
We’re all insecure. But we don’t have to be…
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine not having any insecurities. At all. Not even one. A mind blowing proposition, right? But life coach and TEDX speaker Jaemin Frazer believes t...
Samuel Johnson has a gift for us all
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Unsung heroes may not get the attention they deserve, in this era of social media, Hollywood fame and self-promotion. But Logie winner and cancer fund...
Why is everyone so obsessed with Pilates?
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kirsten King is the reigning queen of Pilates in Sydney, with a celeb-studded client list and a booming online business and two beautiful studios, she...
Misunderstanding miscarriage
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tahyna MacManus wants us to talk more about miscarriages. The Australian former model and now actor, writer, director and producer has suffered two he...
Has the Shellac manicure had its day?
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hands up who loves a glossy, shiny Shellac manicure? Yup, our hands are up too. Well… we have some potentially bad news for you. The long-wearing ...
Can you hypnotise your stresses away?
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted to reprogram your brain? After all, who wouldn’t want to shed their stress eating habits? Or deal with stress better? Or find focus amid...
Elyse Knowles struggled to swap cardio for the couch
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being fit was part of the job, for model, influencer and Two Good yoghurt ambassador Elyse Knowles. But after falling pregnant the girl with the was...
Elyse Knowles on saying buh-bye broccoli
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having a baby is tough. Even for model types with picture-perfect looking lives on Instagram and wash-board abs. Just ask Elyse Knowles. The Two Good...
Imagine being ‘blind’ in your mind…
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aphantasia is a mental condition where those affected can’t visualise pictures in their mind’s eye. If you don’t have it, it’s hard to imagine...
Pop that pimple like a pro
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to squeeze a zit so it actually reduces in size, gets the gunk out and heals without leaving a massive crater or scar? Body+Soul beaut...