Healthy-ish

When Christmas stress hits...

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, it’s Christmas and boy, it can pile on all sorts of pressures. Psychotherapist and couples counsellor Lissy Abrahams helps you manage stres...

Do you need to dopamine fast?

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Your healthy(ish) festive eating guide

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nutritionist and best-selling author Michele Chevalley Hedge helps you navigate the food tables at Christmas parties - she shares her top picks for wh...

Survive Christmas with your fitness intact

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

TV presenter, singer and former Miss World, Erin Holland, chats about how she maintains her fitness when she travels overseas (which is most of the ti...

The soft launch relationship; Nikeland; pet wellness

09 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 ...

Feeling lonely? You’re not alone

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Dr Cassandra Szoeke discusses ways to combat loneliness especially at this time of year. Dr Szoeke is the principal investigator of the Wome...

When did the “fit-fluencer” turn so toxic?

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jasmine Fardouly is a research fellow at UNSW in Sydney with a focus on the impact of social media on body image and mental health. She discusses h...

Parties & alcohol: a nutritionist's approach

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Christmas and parties and all things fun, so how do we navigate drinking with our health intact? Nutritionist and naturopath Jess Blair sha...

Ingenious summer workout tips

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Infinite Cycle master trainer Angharad Saynor talks about getting the most out of summer training when you'd rather hang in the AC at home watching Ne...

Mat leave lockdown; work commute stress; Adele’s athleticism

02 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 ...

Signs someone is into you

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jacob Lucas is a professional British dating coach whose TikTok videos on signs someone is into you went viral. So, we asked Fitafy’s dating coa...

A celeb makeup artist talks glowy summer skin

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Max May is the go-to makeup artist for celebrities like Jesinta Campbell and Elle Ferguson and talks through his top tips for dewy, glowy, luminous sk...

Olivia Molly Rogers on living a healthy-ish life

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Model and former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers shares her learnings for living a healthy life after years stuck in an endless cycle of d...

Is F45’s new wellness workout for you?

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So you’ve heard of F45’s new franchise, FS8, but you’re still not sure what it’s all about. Well, Maghan Fittler is a pilates ...

Eating disorders in films; meditation for mistakes; morning kick-starters

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

How to stop being such a people-pleaser (aka fawning)

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Psychologist and author Dr Rebecca Ray discusses fawning - people pleasing, overnicess and bending over backward to please - what it is exactly and ho...

Wim Hof & cold water immersion, explained

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Liam Hemsworth, Tom Cruise and UK fitness star Joe Wicks are fans of the Wim Hof Method aka cold water immersion, so does it really heal body and mind...

What is Ayurvedic eating all about?

22 Nov 2021

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Chasca Summerville is an Ayurvedic practitioner and author of a new book, Ayurvedic Rituals. She discusses how to bring balance back into your eating ...

How do you train for a world record?

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Healthy food you’re wasting money on; rage quitting; cardio or weights first?

18 Nov 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 ...

TikTok’s viral nutrition trends decoded

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fess up, have you tried making TikTok’s trending cloud bread hoping it’s nutritious? What about nature’s cereal? Sophie Scott is nut...

What does it mean to live fearlessly?

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to truly embrace fear and slay self-doubt? Lola Berry is a nutritionist, podcast host and author of Fearlessly Failing and discusses ...

How to tap into your hunger scale

15 Nov 2021

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Pennie McCoy is a nutritionist and the CSIRO Total Wellbeing dietitian and talks about "the hunger scale" - how to tune into your appetite and measure...

Kate Langbroek escaped her comfort zone (& you can to)

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Why farts stink; potato milk hits shelves; female handball player’s bikinis begone

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This Friday, host Felicity Harley welcomes back Body + Soul's online editor, Ali Izzo (cue applause). The two chat through three stories that made the...

What G Flip wants you to know about pronouns

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Melbourne singer-songwriter G Flip came out in June as non-binary, and shares what they wish everyone knew about pronouns. They talk about becoming a ...

Stop just surviving and start thriving

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

TV presenter, journalist and author Ortenzia Borre wants to take your life from just existing and surviving, to thriving. She shares her top tips on h...

The worrying rise of insulin resistance

08 Nov 2021

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Susie Burrell is one of Australia’s leading dietitians, Sunrise regular and podcast host. Now, Susie is very worried about the “silent epi...

So, how long does it take to see workout results?

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Falloon is the founder and joint CEO of Body Fit Training and was the former personal trainer to Princess Diana. He discusses how to get max r...

Surprising foods for sleep; Instagram's ridiculous solutions; sticky mind

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's online editor, Ali Stephenson, chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - th...

What does body neutrality mean anyway?

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Influencers Emma and Carla Papas aka The Merrymaker Sisters are on a mission to inspire positive body image in others by sharing learnings from their ...

Transform your home for ultimate wellness

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Liz Linforth is one of the founders and interior designers at Conscious Cribs, and discusses non-toxic, sustainable and health-boosting interior desig...

What to eat for a happier planet

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alexx Stuart is the author of Low Tox Life Food and a self-confessed "gentle activist", and talks through the fundamentals of living a low-tox life pl...

How to get blokes to talk about their mental health

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Price is a Movember "Mo Bro" and Lululemon ambassador, and on a mission to raise awareness for men’s mental health. He talks about how runni...

Vegan tax; Rebel Wilson weight loss lessons; anti-drinking quips

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's online editor, Ali Stephenson chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - the...

Can a psychic really help you find love?

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

How to cope when you’re busy AF

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Fogden-Moore is a leadership coach, podcast host and author of Radical Self Belief, and believes confidence, connection and contribution will he...

Counting macros for weight loss

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

AFL player Shaun Burgoyne on the indigenous approach to health

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shaun Burgoyne is the AFL’s Indigenous games record holder and in this episode, the former Hawthorn player discusses what aboriginal culture tau...

Adele’s weight loss critics; pandemic posture; kindness

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's online editor, Ali Stephenson chat through the three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle -...

Deborah Hutton's biggest beauty regret

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Media personality and entrepreneur Deborah Hutton joins host Felicity Harley to share her biggest beauty regrets and what she wants every young woman ...

Are you anxious about post-lockdown life?

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Do you have a healthy relationship with food?

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Holistic health coach and yoga teacher Stefanie Jung discusses what a good, normal, healthy relationship with food looks and feels like. Host Felicity...

Ellie Gonsalves on becoming toned, fit and fierce

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Model, L’Oreal ambassador and Big Brother VIP star, Ellie Gonsalves is toned, fit and fierce, and she shares her fail-safe fitness tips to motiv...

Gwyneth’s Goop dramas; vaping news; healthy picnic food

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's online editor, Ali Stephenson chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - the...

What a breast cancer survivor wants women to know

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yoga teacher and family photographer Gabriela Fearn shares her heart-wrenching breast cancer battle and what she wants every woman to know about their...

Want skin as glowy as Jesinta Franklin?

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Model and mum of two Jesinta Franklin shares her habits, secrets and beauty go-tos for mastering healthy, glowy skin.    WANT MORE FROM JESINTA? To ...

Are carbs REALLY that bad?

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical nutritionist and Sunrise regular Sarah Di Lorenzo discusses navigating a diet - with carbs - for better health, and what your eating plan sho...

Are micro workouts effective?

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Why kids hate broccoli; Linda Evangelista’s CoolSculpting; lock in a lazy day

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's online editor, Ali Stephenson chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - the...

You can love running when you actually hate it

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Wilson hates running, yet she loves all the mental and physical side effects. The co-host of The Juggling Act and executive editor of kidspot....

Using adaptogens for boosting energy

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Herbalist, nutritionist and bestselling author Erin Lovell Verinder wants to boost your energy stat. In this ep, she talks about using adaptogens and ...

What is gluten brain exactly?

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Kerryn Phelps chats brain health; what the perfect diet should look like; key nutrients to include; and what constitutes gluten brain.   WA...

Celeb trainer Chief Brabon on lockdown body transformations

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Bizarro foot remedies; Amy Schumer’s endo; melatonin for sleep

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re switching things up on Healthy-ish and bringing you a fresh feel on Fridays. Each week, Body + Soul’s online editor, Ali Stephenson, will jo...

What it is like to be diagnosed with cancer

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Patnicroft-Gray is a blood cancer survivor and shares what it was like the day she was diagnosed with cancer, and how it turned her life upside...

What does self-awareness mean exactly?

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Awareness is the new spiritual buzzword, and many of us want (and need!) more of it in our lives. Tami Roos is an author, meditation facilitator and i...

Why fibre is important (for more than your poo)

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Rebuli is a research dietitian and nutritionist with the CSIRO and co-authored their latest book, The CSIRO Gut Care Guide. In this episode, she...

This is what ‘great sex’ actually looks like

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Online shopping addiction; wellbeing sweet spot; unhealthy, yet healthy foods

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul’s online editor, Ali Stephenson chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - ...

How to get along with people you don’t like

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Come on, we all have to get along with someone we don’t particularly like and, you bet, it can be really hard. Lisa Stephenson, founder of The Coach...

What is the death positive movement?

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Ross Menzies and Dr Rachel Menzies, both acclaimed psychologists whose life's work has focused on our unconscious dread of death, want us al...

Miranda Kerr reveals ALL her healthy skin secrets

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Miranda Kerr's skin is as dreamy and clear as a Carribean ocean, and in this episode, the founder and CEO of KORA Organics shares ALL the secrets on h...

So you want to try trail running?

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

What does an unpaid carer do exactly?

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Beat (lockdown-induced) brain fog

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Neuroscientist Andrew Scholey is a professor of Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University in Melbourne, and discusses why so many of us are fee...

What’s your diet type (aka eating style)?

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The CSIRO recently launched Australia’s largest personality and weight loss study revealing the top diet characteristics that might be helping or hi...

Kayla Itsines’ top fitness tips for freakin’ busy people

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Body + Soul’s recent cover star, Kayla Itsines, opens up about how she navigates work, life and exercise as a single mum. Plus, the fitness entrepre...

J.Lo at 52; portfolio diet; the new "hot girl" food

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re switching things up on Healthy-ish and bringing you a fresh feel on Fridays. Each week, Body + Soul’s online editor, Ali Stephenson, will jo...

Biohack your way to a better health

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Taryn Williams, a digital entrepreneur who founded WINK Models and theright.fit, talks through how she biohacks her life for optimal health and wellbe...

Does crystal healing actually work?

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Mantello, a master energy healer and author, pushes past the woo-woo and discusses how to actually use crystals for healing. She chats through co...

What to eat before a strength training workout

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brittney Cutts, Keep It Cleaner’s strength master trainer, chats through the top foods to fuel your body before and after a strength training worko...

Social media is stuffing-up our self esteem

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone suffers from body image issues and social media is amplifying it, says television presenter Todd Sampson. In this episode, the documentary fi...

Our beauty editor’s spring product picks

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Body + Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak has shuffled through the new spring beauty products and shares her top picks for your face. Here, the pr...

A psychotherapist on the No 1. thing to improve couple communication

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Psychotherapist and couples counsellor Lissy Abrahams shares the one thing you can do to communicate more effectively in your relationship. Yes, it’...

The secret to healthy ageing? This is it...

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

What to eat to perform at your mental peak

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suffering lockdown fatigue? Struggling with the infamous 3pm slump? Sports performance dietician and former world champion triathlete, Pip Taylor disc...

Julia Morris on surviving lockdown without losing your sh**

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and TV presenter Julia Morris has lockdown fatigue sorted and she shares her top tips for surviving it without losing your sh** (after all, s...

Overcome fear and live your best life

25 Aug 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 movin...

Do you have comparisonitis?

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Best-selling author, podcaster and TEDx speaker Melissa Ambrosini talks through comparisonitis, why we compare ourselves to others, how it can do a nu...

Uber Eats tonight? Here’s what a nutritionist orders

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...

Paralympian Lauren Parker’s determination deserves gold

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 hitti...

Breast implants and explants…we discuss

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It seems every celebrity in Hollywood is getting breast explants, yet implants are still as popular as ever. Body + Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Fere...

The two-minute health chat you need to have

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...

The 4 steps to embracing change (even when it sucks)

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...

Are you REALLY eating healthy?

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many confusing health messages around that often we think we’re eating healthy when we’re actually not. So, to finally clear up what ...

Shed kilos and gain muscle the right way

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did the Olympics inspire you to take-on a triathlon, marathon or ocean swim? Or perhaps there's something else on your bucket list that calls for, wel...

Skincare ingredients that work better together

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Body + Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak pulls on her lab coat to teach a chemistry lesson in skincare - which ingredients work together, which c...

Why people really cheat

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a fact of life: men and women cheat but often we have a hard time pinpointing why. Well, neuropsychotherapist and relationship counsellor Joann...

Tap into your spiritual self

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spirituality is having a moment and it’s not too late to jump on board. To help inspire a spiritual mindset, journalist and author Jacinta Tynan - w...

Why life is sweeter with less stuff

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

Set up a home gym (on the cheap)

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s one thing we’ve learnt through this pandemic, it’s that you can’t rely on your gym being open. Sarah Boulazeris is a strength train...

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

07 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!...

The top bottom-shelf beauty products

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Body + Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak chats through the best beauty products that are often found on the bottom shelf of bathroom cabinets. He...

How to help someone who’s doing it tough

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Briony Benjamin was diagnosed with cancer, and her friends rallied and carried her through (watch her viral tear-jerking video, here). The author of L...

Do you have COVID stress syndrome?

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Life is stressful enough, yet add a pandemic into the mix and many of us are at breaking point. Perth-based holistic chiropractor and personal trainer...

Warning signs of type 2 diabetes you should know

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 gives your sex drive a sneaky lift

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nutritionist, best-selling author and wellness entrepreneur, Jessica Sepel wonders why we don’t discuss our libido more openly especially when it ta...

Genius lockdown beauty hacks

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Body + Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak shares her top hacks for surviving lockdown with your beauty intact - from skin, to hair, nails, brows a...

Olympian Charlotte Caslick is ready to win gold, again

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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