Healthy-ish

Nick Bracks on why mental health is like losing weight

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Actor, model, son of a famed politician… you might assume that Nick Bracks has led a charmed life, and is enjoying the fruits of his labour. But thi...

The Shameless girls on shame and coming clean

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews are no strangers to the backlash that often comes with working and, to a point, living your life online. Their pop ...

The Shameless girls on finding purpose amongst the mess

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews are something of a two-woman media empire. After leaving their roles at a mass digital publishing company, the jour...

What to do when you can’t orgasm

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you struggle to climax during sex, you’re far from alone. Certified Australian sex coach Georgia Grace sees this problem so often in her Sydney p...

Should I be drinking my collagen?

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out slapping collagen on your face will NOT help to keep your skin looking youthful… but there are a slew of ingestible beauty supplements on ...

‘Life is messy, let’s talk about it’

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Singh knows what it feels like to be a round peg in a square hole. At the age of 24, the Sydney-based journalist was diagnosed with a chronic i...

Flex Mami wants you to know the truth about ‘pretty privilege’

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lillian Ahenkan is DJ, TV presenter, writer and advocate and if you haven’t listened to at least one of her podcasts, you really should. The Sydney-...

How to finally lose the food guilts

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dietitian Lyndi Cohen knows the power food can hold over us. Her own struggles with disordered eating started when she was just 11 years old, but afte...

When it comes to suicide prevention, never back away from this question

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jazz Thornton tried to end her own life many times before her final attempt, at age 19. Her story is a tragic one - but the way in which this New Zeal...

Foot peeling masks: a yay, or a nay?

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Heard of Milky Foot? Instagram, and the internet generally, seems to love the spectacle of the foot exfoliating mask. But why? Do they work? And is sh...

Meet the podcaster who can guarantee you a good night’s sleep

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kathryn Nicolai has a special gift. She can put you to sleep… just with her voice. The US-based meditation and yoga teacher has turned that special ...

Magdalena Roze's #1 gift to any new mum is so, so simple

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This former TV presenter swapped the bright city lights for a quieter existence in Byron Bay, but that doesn’t mean her life is idyllic. Magdalena s...

Chris Hemsworth's PT on how to blast that belly fat (or not)

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Zocchi knows what it’s like to want to get rid of stubborn belly fat, but even for the Centr coach and Thor’s personal trainer there is no ~o...

How running changed Tash Sefton’s life

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tash Sefton may be better known for our #OOT posts and how-to style videos on Instagram, but the style influencer and artist has a secret passion: she...

The DIY facial trick that costs ZERO dollars

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At-home facials have some a long way since your Ten-O-Six toners and Biore pore strips (although, fun). But even with the best skincare products at ho...

Sjarna Elise Earp on why everybody is a yoga body

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sjarna Elise Earp has an Instagram following that is hard to fathom. 1.6 million people look to her feed for yoga, travel and holistic health inspirat...

Bachelorettes Elly & Becky Miles have body insecurities, too

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Bachelorette will look a little different in 2020, thanks to sister duo Elly and Becky Miles sharing the rose-giving spotlight. And in today’s c...

Spoiler: Why the Bachelorette sisters will never fight over a man

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elly Miles and Becky Miles are making Bachelor history, as the first sister duo to be The Bachelorette. Elly has previous experience of the reality TV...

Lindy Rama-Ellis wants you to say the word vagina, with pride

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lindy Rama-Ellis is on a crusade of sorts… to empower women to take better care, down there. The model, entrepreneur, and mother of four has recent...

Idiot-proof fake tan tips (that you didn't not know)

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing feels like summer like getting walking out the door WITHOUT a jacket. Or wearing sandals. Or heck, both even. But baring skin that has been ...

Are you in a workout rut?

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in an exercise rut? If you are being diligent about sticking to your workout routine, but have stopped seeing results you may have plateaued. ...

THIS is the definition of a healthy snack

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Snacks are glorious, snacks are joy-giving, and snacks are a glorious way to procrastinate… If you love snacking, you might want to check in if you’...

Layne Beachley’s no BS guide to finding your truth

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most Australians know Layne Beachley. They know her big smiles and triumphs in the world of professional surfing. But do they know the mental health b...

Is ‘presenteeism’ the reason you feel so exhausted?

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever get the feeling that you’re even though you might be physically present, your mind - and energy levels - are somewhere else entirely? This is...

Do you f*cking mind?

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alexis Fernandez is someone who cares as much about her physical strength as her mental strength. She’s a Sydney-based trained Pilates teacher and p...

Who else hates asking 'What's for dinner'?

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you loathe asking your flatmates, your family, your partner or heck, just even yourself ‘What should we have for dinner’ every night… this co...

Is WFH a pain in the neck?

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chiropractors nationwide have seen a marked increase in the number of back, neck and shoulder complaints since many Australians started working from h...

Is wanting to be happy ‘ridiculous’?

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Turia Pitt is a woman who needs no introduction to most Australians. On the eve of the launch her new book, we spoke to Turia about the eternal questi...

WTF is niacinamide, and does my face need it?

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some skincare ingredients gain what seems like cult status pretty quickly… but what does it all mean? And what will the products that slap these buz...

Could you live mindfully for a WHOLE year?

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This woman did. Shannon Harvey decided to play guinea pig, and see if practising ‘mindful meditation’ every day, for a whole year, would deliver t...

Jesinta Franklin wished someone told her this one thing before becoming a mum

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our chat with Body+Soul cover star Jesinta Franklin, the new mum gets refreshingly honest about the need to admit we can’t do it all ...

Jesinta Franklin is not the woman she was before

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jesinta Franklin has worn many hats over the years - beauty queen, TV presenter, advocate and catwalk model, but it’s her new role as mum to six-mon...

Do you have friendship or a friend-shit?

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is breaking up with a mate the last frontier of boundary setting? We’re happy to end a romantic relationship when it’s not working, or leave a tox...

Can you dye your hair at home and not eff it up?

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is colouring your hair something that should really be left to the professionals? That is the beauty conundrum we’re answering in today’s episode ...

How to meditate if you hate meditating

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hands up if you struggle with meditation? It can feel in health and wellness circles that everyone’s espousing the benefits of meditation… but, le...

Binge eating is more common than you think

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if you’re eating just a little bit more than you should, or if you have a binge eating problem? Accredited practising dietitian and ...

Meet the Dr Pimple Popper of back cracking

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may not think that TikTok is where your average chiropractor hangs out. But Dr Cody Hanish is not your average chiropractor. The Sydney based prac...

How to divorce-proof your relationship

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On top of everything else, keeping your love life together during lockdown can seem like a low priority. Conflict resolution specialist Anne Marie Cad...

Does at-home laser hair removal really work?

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laser hair removal is costly, time consuming and sometimes embarrassing, so is a DIY at-home solution the answer to all our hair removal woes? Perhaps...

The danger of toxic positivity

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, the glass really can be TOO full. Mindset coach Emily Chadbourne explains why being too positive can have serious knock-on effects to our menta...

Do you have brain fog?

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel a bit … foggy? Like your brain is stuck in a slower gear? Before you blame getting older, it might serve you better to look at what’s in...

Elsa Pataky on the joy and the chaos

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elsa Pataky may be known in Australia as the wife of national treasure/our greatest export, actor Chris Hemsworth. But she’s actually more famous th...

Make the first move (go on).

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Emily J. Brooks is a 27-year old Sydney-based author and journalist with a refreshingly positive outlook on love, despite what she calls the ‘dateab...

How shaving became our favourite COVID beauty discovery

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stay with us… we’re not talking about shaving our legs. Dermablading - or face shaving - has been around for a while but it’s found renewed inte...

This sleep expert’s pre-bed routine has a 100% success rate

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep: it’s something we have to do – so why do so many of us find it so hard. We chat to sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo about the most common bad h...

Just eat the damn chocolate

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our chat with Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, we move from movement to food. Specifically, how our relationship with food may hav...

Move, for your mind’s sake

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw are the ever-smiling duo behind the Keep It Cleaner fitness and health online empire. The pair are based in Melbo...

Osher Günsberg on admitting when we’re not OK.

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You might know Osher Günsberg as the always smiling, slick-suited host of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, but the successfu...

Is blue light as bad for your skin as it sounds?

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve heard of blue light you probably know it’s not great for you if you’re trying to get to sleep. But it’s also can be harmful to your ...

Affirmations

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever tried a daily affirmation? Those who have, swear by this daily practice to help set their perspective for the day. Host Alison Izzo spea...

Feeling flat? Try eating for energy

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hands up whose energy levels are way down right now? Living through lockdown hasn’t been easy – especially for our Victorian pals – but it isn’...

A change is as good as a holiday

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If this pandemic has taught us nothing, it’s that change is an unavoidable part of life. Even though, sometimes, we may dread the idea of it, change...

A new Healthy-ish coming soon!

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've been listening to all of your feedback and something fresh, new but still very Healthy-ish is coming your way from Monday morning.......  See o...

Let's talk about the silver lining: what can we take with us?

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard the term 'every cloud has a silver lining'… so that’s what the team want to focus on in this episode. What did we learn from the...

Love on the line

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did lockdown affect your relationships – both family and romantic? That’s what the team discuss in this episode. They bring in Married At First Si...

Why does ‘normal life’ feel so strange?

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So things are JUST getting back into the swing of things post COVID-19, but not everything is back to the way it was - and the team chat about what ex...

Happiness from within: How to build a heathier gut

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just like the Backstreet Boys, the Heathy-ish team are back! In this exciting episode, the team reflect on how they coped while in isolation, sit down...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Checking in with yourself every day

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stress and anxiety can't be wished away or ignored, but you can face them with mindfulness and overcome.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Navigating change with mindfulness

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're adapting so fast these days our heads are spinning, here's how we can slow down and take it minute by minute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Why mindfulness equals success

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 Mindfulness isn't just about slowing down, it's about motivation and kicking goals. Let's talk about how to make it happen.  See omnystudio.com/lis...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: How to maintain your iso-quiet in a loud world

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When we go back to the old fast-paced world, here's how to hold onto some of that quiet in your mind.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Mindfulness and its benefits

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's a reason I'm always banging on about mindfulness - it works guys! Here's what it is and how to get started.  See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: How to breathe through any situation

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we head back out into an uncertain world, these exercises will help you navigate your anxiety.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Have we lost our innocence?

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Isolation has taken a lot from us, but it's also given back in very strange ways.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Let's talk iso-weight gain

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here's what to do if you're obsessing about your weight right now: throw the damn scales away.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Your exhaustion might be burnout

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've been running ourselves into the ground recently, and our body's are showing signs of it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: What to do if you lose your job

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Job insecurity is no joke, but I have an expert who is here to give us the practical next steps if the worst happens.   See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Checking in again with Mazz Compton

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 It's been too long, so I caught up with Healthyish host Mazz Compton again to find out how she's coping.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Changing your mindset for resilience

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Things are likely to be tough for quite a while, but if we change our way of thinking, we can get through this.   See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: How to reset your stress

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our cortisol levels are all likely raised, but there are some easy ways to get them under control and stop them wreaking havoc on our bodies.  See om...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Why our brains are hijacking our sense of safety

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're being told it's safe to start venturing out, but why is it so hard to shake the fear?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: FOGO is the new FOMO and that's ok

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 We can start to slowly socialise again now, but why does it feel like we don't really want to? I spoke to Bek Day to get her thoughts.   See omnys...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Flexibility is what we need most right now

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've been forced to be flexible through this catastrophe, but we should try to hold onto it as much as we can.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Three ways to pamper yourself happy

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've been in my home bubble for 59 days now and if I've learnt one thing, it's: we need to take self care seriously.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: How to stay motivated in the iso slump

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 It's ok to not force yourself to be productive, but if you want to get motivated, I've found some great techniques to get started.  See omnystudio....

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: How to put yourself first every day

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of unknowns at the moment, but one thing is certain, you need to be your own number one priority, here's how to make it happen.   See ...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: The power we hold in our hands

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 As we venture back out into the world, we can't pretend things are back to normal. Today let's look at the fact-checked hygiene tips that will keep...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Embracing change

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've talked about a fear of going back to normal life, but we should also explore the idea that normal might not happen for a long time.  See omnyst...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Tiff Hall is here to rescue us from iso-snack hell

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's nothing wrong with snacking, but there are healthier ways to do it. Tiff is here to help.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: This isn't normal

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're having the most productive day of your life, or you're in a slump and can hardly move, it's important to remember that we aren't in nor...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: A fear of going back

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we're all used to being safely cocooned at home in our iso bubbles, it's natural to feel fear as the bubble bursts. Let's talk today about ho...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: How to make the most out of working from home

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Working from home has a lot of perks, but there are also some tricky aspects, here's how to navigate them.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: What isolation reveals about you

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Does iso change you? Or does it reveal who you really are? I caught up with my fave podcast buddy, Bek Day to get her thoughts.  See omnystudio.com/...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: What the hell is going on with our skin?

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Iso skin blues have got me down, so I reached out to an expert for help.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: The health benefits of isolation

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've heard a lot of doom and gloom about iso recently, today let's look at the upsides.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Why iso is exhausting?

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're doing less than ever before and yet we're complaining drained, here's why...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Missing the milestones

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Being isolated from our loved ones is hard, but it's even harder when we have to cancel our most important days, let's talk today about how to cope wi...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: What’s going on with our dreams?

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you having some crazy dreams? Nightmares? Research says that we all are and there's a strange reason why.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Are we experiencing trauma?

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I keep reading that we are going through a global trauma pandemic, but what does that mean? And how should we cope with it?  See omnystudio.com/liste...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: How decision fatigue is draining us

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our tiny decisions have never had bigger impacts, but how does that affect our mental health?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Why we're doing this

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the curve flattens, we're feeling a bit antsy about getting outside, so how do we stay motivated to stay the course?   See omnystudio.com/listene...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Money troubles

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the thing we aren't supposed to talk about, but it's definitely on all of our minds, so let's talk about it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Sleep, where are you?

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been having trouble falling asleep? Me too, so I decided to find some tips to help.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: That feeling in your chest

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Google trends show that searches for tightness in the chest are spiking, if you're one of the people feeling this way, let's talk about what it could ...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Avoiding the health risks of isolation

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're in hiding right now from a big health risk, but there are others we need to stay aware of.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: The silver linings

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our brains are hard-wired to look for negativity over the positive, so let's have a palate cleanser today and focus on the upsides of iso.  See omn...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: What can we take from this?

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When this is over - if there even is a recognisable 'over', what should we remember to hold onto?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Checking in with Ali

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with Healthy-ish host Alison Izzo to see how she's coping. Hint: working from home hasn't improved the work-life balance.  See omnystudio...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Love in the time of Coronavirus

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Synopsis: Love is a tricky beast at the best of times, so how do we survive being locked in with our partners?   See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Daily Coronavirus Check-in: Fill your time with what makes you happy

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If boredom is getting on top of you, I've found a bunch of free and fun activities that could help you fill the time and upskill all in one. Bonus!  ...