Healthy-ish

"Romance Gap" keeping traditional gender roles alive?

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Chik is author of Sex, Swipes and Other Stories and a self-confessed veteran of the online dating scene...she discusses the so-called "Romance G...

How to actually get a better night’s sleep

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The title of this episode says it all. Dr Karen Coates is an integrative medical doctor (of more than three decades, might we add) and co-author of Ho...

Slow cook your way to better nutrition

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slow cooking is stupidly easy and nutritious, according to popular health coach Stacey Clare. She shares advice on how to master slow cooking for bett...

The impressive fitness habits of a Hamilton performer

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Need some fitness inspiration? Listen in as Chloé Zuel - who plays Eliza in Hamilton the Musical and is a certified pilates instructor - shares...

Britney’s naked pics; therapy memes; menopause diet

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

How to get out of your head during sex

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Euphemia Russell is a sex educator and author of new book Slow Pleasure and gives their tips to help switch off your monkey mind and REALLY enjoy your...

People, we have a problem with manifesting

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When life feels out of control, the idea that we can think our way to something better aka manifesting is damn appealing. Luke McLeod is a meditation ...

Should you start eating high-protein bread?

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bread is one of life's simple pleasures, yet the supermarket bread shelves are swiftly becoming as confusing as the milk fridges. Dietitian, Sunrise r...

Sonia Kruger’s fitness regime is seriously fun

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s nothing more fun and freeing than dancing, even if you’re a long way off from being Beyonce’s back-up dancer. The Voice host...

Ethical non-monogamy; rise of part-time gym memberships; MAFS (again)

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

Laura Dundovic’s fitness & strength secrets

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you follow model Laura Dundovic on social media, you’ll know that she is fit and healthy and strong. The PT and nutrition coach reveals her t...

Maria Thattil on discovering her sexual agency

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!’s Maria Thattil discusses what sexual wellness looks like in her life today and how being confi...

Could tweaking your glucose intake change your life?

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessie Inchauspé is a biochemist on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people cut cravings, lose weight and boo...

Michelle Bridges’ Easter food coma cures

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Step away from the chocolate, people. Fitness entrepreneur Michelle Bridges shares her tips on what to do after you’ve eaten your weight in East...

Skin gurus’ surprising advice; new global women’s health report; MAFS

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

Grey area drinking is more common than you think

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heard of grey area drinking? Well, you’d be surprised at how many of us probably fall into this category. Accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach Sa...

Exactly how to find more time in your day

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Answer this: would you like an extra five to seven hours per week to reset, recharge and do stuff that energises you? Hell yes. Productivity coach and...

A neuroscientist on sugar & the damage to your brain

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oh sugar, we need to talk. Professor Selena Bartlett is a neuroscientist from Queensland University of Technology, podcaster and author, and shares ho...

Rachael Finch’s biggest ah-ha moment

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Body + Soul cover star and wellness businesswoman Rachael Finch discusses her momentous mental shift from being obsessed with sweating-it-out at the g...

MAFS & friendship; perfect workout length; hydration hacks

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

Indira Naidoo on healing from loss & love

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In May 2020, broadcaster and author Indira Naidoo lost her younger sister to suicide. Her world was shattered. In this ep, she discusses embracing her...

How to break up with your phone

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get this: millennials check their phone on average 85 times* per day. Meditation coach and founder of EQ minds Chelsea Pottenger talks about the impor...

Can microdosing psychedelics help curb anxiety?

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The use of psychedelic medicine to treat mental illness is nothing new, but just last year the Federal Government announced it will pour millions into...

Sam Frost’s mental fitness tips

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From The Bachelorette to Home & Away Sam Frost has lived a turbulent eight years in the spotlight. She talks openly about how she’s worked o...

MAFS' nudes; Byron Baes’ B.S. wellness; best birth photos

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their g...

Why we love

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist from Oxford University, author and Tedx speaker who’s spent decades researching why humans love...

Why you should do a life review

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Psychologist and author Peter Quarry decided to critically review his life - from birth to the present day - and then turned his counselling skills on...

How to grow veggies (without killing them)

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gardening guru Simon Holloway will have you growing vegetables by the end of this podcast. He talks about the power of gardening for health and wellbe...

The future of fitness

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has shifted our fitness motivations, mindset and habits - a lot. PT, nutrition coach and yoga teacher Emma Robertson talks through what s...

Kyle Sandilands' gender reveal; steps per day for good health; texting gone wrong

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

Can nootropics make your brain work better?

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Swallow a pill and become a better, clearer and more focused you? Well, science says it can work (if it’s the right pill, that is). Ryan Morgan ...

Thriving with a chronic illness

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alf the Label CEO Sophie Doyle shares her story on discovering she had a brain tumour, what it’s like living with a chronic illness and how she ...

Getting rid of belly fat

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know if the fat around your middle is healthy or harmful? Listen in as exercise scientist and nutritionist Amelia Phillips discusses stomach f...

The Kardashian’s PT top training hacks

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity PT Gunnar Peterson has trained and shaped the bodies of Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara and the Kardashians to name a few. His new gig: F45&rs...

Chrissie Swan; IWD rage; wellness is not women’s friend

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their g...

Why your relationship is starving

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apparently most relationships are “starving” right now (you can thank the pandemic for that). Relationships educator, speaker and author o...

Laughter yoga as a tonic for today’s stress

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go on, laugh for the health of it. Positive wellbeing expert, author and La Trobe University researcher Ros Ben-Moshe discusses the power of intention...

Signs you’re eating too much salt

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Move over sugar, we need to talk about salt - it’s World Salt Awareness Week and new research shows Australians have worrying levels of salt con...

Are extreme diets bad for our heart?

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The sudden death of cricket star Shane Warne from a likely heart attack after he finished a "ridiculous diet" where he drank only "black and green jui...

New wellness influencer rules; hard workouts; Kim K’s gone “mostly" vegan

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

Financial wellbeing for couples

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fact: research shows money stress can be detrimental to an individual's mental and physical health. So, what happens when you throw another person int...

How diet culture gaslights you

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve come a long way with the acceptance of lifestyle changes for long-term health, as studies show, but the simple fact is diet culture is sti...

Unlock your internal power

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy International Women’s Day! Author, speaker and executive coach Kemi Nekvapil chats about why we need to redefine the word "power". Kemi di...

The best type of exercise for mental health

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, you know first hand the therapeutic benefits of exercise for your mental health but how does it actually work its magic on our brain? Kylianne F...

New look women’s loo; V. Beckham’s 25 year diet; germiest item in house

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

Does online hypnosis actually work?

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hypnosis has mostly had an iffy reputation, but there’s a difference between the show version and therapeutic hypnotherapy as NLP coach and hypn...

How to find a therapist who fits with you

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It seems everyone has a therapist these days (and with good reason), but how do you find the right one to trust, listen and who dishes out the best ad...

How to cope with health anxiety

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Has the pandemic heightened your anxiety around your health? Therapist, podcaster and author of Embracing Change Jana Firestone offers remedies to cop...

Common fitness Qs, answered

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We get asked A LOT of fitness questions at Body + Soul HQ, so we thought we’d put the most popular (and basic) ones to PT and business developme...

Dry scooping; sexiest women on the ‘gram; global wellness report

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their g...

How to replenish your heart

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you love - yourself, others and the wider community? Meredith Gaston is an artist, best-selling author and wellness coach, and shares her power...

Reframe imposter syndrome to power your thoughts

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a panic voice that gets stuck on a loop inside your head? Join the club. Journalist and co-author of This Working Life Monique Ross discus...

Healthy-ish cooking hacks

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Masterchef contestant, restaurateur and TV host Sarah Todd shares her simple tricks to make your cooking healthier inspired by her restaurants ...

Is altitude training worth it or just a con?

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Altitude training is no longer just for professional athletes, simulated altitude clubs are opening up around Australia faster than you can say, &ldqu...

The top 3 health trends we’re applauding

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hip hip hooray - it’s Body + Soul’s 22nd birthday and we have a special guest dropping in. Yes, Features & Lifestyle Director Alison S...

Why you need a circle of influence

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Speaker and author Lisa Stephenson discusses the top seven people you need around you - aka your circle of influence - to become the best version of y...

Toxic work habits

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Best-selling author and human performance strategist Andrew May discusses the toxic work habits you most likely adopted during the pandemic (don&rsquo...

Do anti-ageing beauty products actually work?

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well, yes some products work and others are complete B.S, says Dr Ginni Mansberg, GP, author and regular on Channel 7’s Sunrise. She’...

Why you need 3 loves in a lifetime

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For a fresh dose of relationship advice this Valentine’s Day, Yorta Yorta writer, empowerment coach and author Allira Potter reminds us what rea...

Time poverty & health; rise of HOGO; 2022 horoscopes

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

Do you worry about wasting time?

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s your definition of a day well spent? Writer and podcaster Madeleine Dore wants you to stop feeling guilty for not being productive enough...

Jenna Lea-Clarke’s big “C” battle is true resilience

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that one in two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime? Cervical cancer survivor Jenna Lea-Clarke is on a mission to...

Exactly what to eat for a healthy gut

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 has an important question to ask you

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Grace Tame; rise of femtech; TikTok’s poo hack

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

How to live a life less distracted

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Writer and photographer Jodi Wilson sold her belongings, packed up her family of four and travelled around Australia for two and a half years. She sha...

Isabelle Cornish’s health habits for an epic life

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Actress and wellness warrior Isabelle Cornish has channelled her wellbeing learnings into a new book, The Why: Healthy habits for an epic life. The yo...

Life-changing life admin hacks

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No idea what’s for dinner tonight? Tune into Dinah Rowe-Roberts and Mia Northrop, Australia’s #1 life admin podcasters, who chat through t...

Ironman Matt Poole’s non-negotiable training hacks

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ironman champ and fiance of Tammy Hembrow, Matt Poole, shares his hacks for optimal training in the surf, on land and in the gym. As a 15-year veteran...

Post holiday break-ups; a buzzy wellness word; Apple watch tricks

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

Surf therapy isn’t just for surfers

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So, what is surf therapy? Joel Pilgrim is the CEO and founder of the Waves of Wellness Foundation and is on a mission to use surfing to help people's ...

Why is toxic positivity so, er, toxic?

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whitney Goodman is a “radically honest psychotherapist” behind the popular account @sitwithwit. The author joins host Felicity Harley from...

Why you're feeling intensified stress right now (& how to deal)

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic is still plaguing us, adding extra stress to our already overstuffed lives. Naturopath and founder of Revital Health, Jodi Duval, chats t...

Exercising after COVID

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adala Bolto is a PT and founder of women’s only franchise, Zadi, and discusses returning to exercise - safely - after COVID-19. (Afterall, she w...

Train like an AFLW player, COVID vax and periods, Flurona

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo, chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their...

So, what is the climatarian diet?

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to help the planet and give your health a boost? Well, try the climatarian diet says Sophie Scott, a nutritionist, environmental scientist and ed...

Break-out of your New Year funk

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It might be the New Year, but many of us are feeling uninspired, lacking motivation and just a bit…blah. Shannah Kennedy is a life coach and au...

How to boost your immunity right now

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Di Lorenzo is a clinical nutritionist and author of The 10:10 Diet and discusses how to boost your immunity, from health habits to the best food...

Take your HITT workout into water

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about taking your HITT workout into water? Aqua fitness instructor Mark Grevelding is creator of the app, Poolfit, and says addi...

The Top Nutrition Trends For 2022

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

Your Hot Sex Summer Starts Here…

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re clearly not enjoying a hot vax summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a hot sex summer. Relationship and executive coach...

The Importance Of Finding Your Unicorn Space

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is unicorn space exactly, why do you need it and how the hell do you find it? New York Times best-selling author Eve Rodsky joins host Felicity H...

Dr Michael Mosley’s Fast 800 Keto Is More Effective & Healthier

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...

Elle Ferguson’s inspiring New Year mindset

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Digital entrepreneur Elle Ferguson talks New Year health and fitness goals, how she switches off, and her secret to maintaining “super-glowy and...

The top fitness trends for 2022

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...

Astrologer Patsy Bennett on exactly what to expect this year

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Rediscover the same old you (& thrive)

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Detoxing: helpful or harmful?

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To kickstart the New Year, this week we’re covering detoxes and goal-setting and how to have a healthy-ish year. Nutritionist and author Sally O...

Setting micro & macro fitness goals

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To kickstart the New Year, this week we’re covering detoxes and goal-setting and how to have a healthy-ish year. On this episode, Bec Wilcock, a...

Best of 2021: Overcome fear and live your best life

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it’s fear of failure, rejection, the future, COVID, or worry over getting it wrong, fear prevents us from speaking up, showing up, and m...

Best of 2021: Is slow dieting the secret to weight loss?

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Nick Fuller is a leading obesity researcher from the University of Sydney and in this episode, he discusses his science-backed secret to weight los...

Best of 2021: This is what ‘great sex’ actually looks like

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All those spine-tingling, heart-pumping feelings people associate with having sex...does this constitute ‘great sex’? Chantelle Otten, awa...

Best of 2021: A healthy gut starts here...

27 Dec 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 du...

Best of 2021: UK fitness guru Joe Wicks’ top health hacks

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Wicks is fitness royalty. The English PT became an international hero during the world’s first lockdown thanks to his daily PE with Joe clas...

Best of 2021: Dude, where's my libido gone?

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate (the good bits of) 2021, we’re bringing you the most listened to episodes of Healthy-ish. To end the year with a, er, bang, we thou...

Best of 2021: Michelle Bridges' biggest life learnings

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate (the good bits of) 2021, we’re bringing you the most listened to episodes of Healthy-ish. To celebrate International Women’s ...

Best of 2021: How to stop feeling so effing tired

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate (the good bits of) 2021, we’re bringing you the most listened to episodes of Healthy-ish and we're not surprised this episode made ...

Best of 2021: How sugar messes with your microbiome

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate (the good bits of) 2021, we’re bringing you the most listened to episodes of Healthy-ish. In this ep, nutritionist and author Miche...

Best of 2021: Emily Skye gets brutally honest about her body

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate (the good bits of) 2021, we’re bringing you the most listened to episodes of Healthy-ish. On this ep, fitness mogul Emily Skye - on...

Post-pandemic hugs; Pip Edwards' IV drip; TikTok’s IUD trend

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital director, Ali Izzo chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their ...