When it comes to perimenopause, most of it is out of our control but not what we eat. Dietitian, nutritionist and author Jaime Rose Chambers discusses the importance of food for managing the “second puberty” of life.    WANT MORE FROM JAIME? For more on Jaime’s book The Peri Diet (Pan Macmillin, $39.99) see here. Catch her @jaimerose_nutrition or see her site here.     WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On...

Neuroscientist turned podcast host Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa wants to help you understand your brain and mind to help create - and be okay - with change. From mental blocks to comparisonitis, she shares her top mindset hacks for a badass life.   WANT MORE FROM ALEXIS? Grab her new book How to Chase Change (Hardie Grant, $27.99) here. Catch Alexis @alexispredez or find her podcast here. Listen to her last chat with us, see here.   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au...

Dietitian and podcast host Susie Burrell discusses the key components of healthy weight loss - from harnessing an empowering no-diet mindset to must-do habits like filling your plate with more vegetables.  WANT MORE FROM SUSIE? For more on her book Rest Nourish Burn (Penguin, $36.99) see here. For more on Susie, see @susieburrelldietitian, her site here or podcast The Nutrition Couch here. For her last Healthy-ish ep on daily protein quotas, see here.  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head...

Bestselling author and podcaster Jordanna Levin discusses evolutionary astrology, the key components of a natal chart and how to use it as a personal growth toolkit, of sorts. She also gives us an update on what’s in store for us for the rest of 2024. WANT MORE FROM JORDANNA? Her book All Signs Point to You (Affirm Press, $34.99) is available here. You can find Jordanna online here or @jordannalevin, or listen to her podcast here.  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to...

Five-time Iron Series champion Alastair Day opens up about how he mentally pushes himself through his gruelling beach races and how he juggles being a professional athlete with two young children.    WANT MORE FROM ALI? Follow Ali’s summer series @alastairday or see @whoop.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode?...

A must-listen for anyone who are self-confessed people-pleasers or those who want to be liked (all of us, really). The 2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt discusses how she learnt to curb her people pleasing tendencies and value her worth.    WANT MORE FROM TARYN? For more on The Oyster Sisters, see @the_oystersisters or here, and catch Taryn @bodyimagemovement.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On...

Olympic boxer and author Harry Garside discusses Paris, the disappointment and aftermath, and his obsession with putting himself in uncomfortable scenarios for personal growth.  WANT MORE FROM HARRY? For more info on his new book The Good Fight (Simon & Schuster, $34.99) see here. You can catch Harry @harry_garside. For his last Extra Healthy-ish episode on lessons learnt from hitting rock bottom, listen here.  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily...

We take a deep dive into all things sports bras with Nike’s Women’s Research Director Dr Bridget Munro discussing how they’re made, the gender divide in activewear and how to get the right fit.  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab...

Do you cycle sync? Jennifer Ward, a naturopath with a Masters in Reproductive Medicine, talks about how to sync your exercise, food and, basically, your life around your menstrual cycle.   WANT MORE FROM JENNIFER? You can catch her @jenniferward_naturopath or via her site here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an...

In 2020, TV personality Angie Kent found out her father had a rare blood cancer, Myelodysplastic syndrome - she shares the story and gives an update on her long-list of health battles.    WANT MORE FROM ANGIE? You can follow Angie @angiekent_ or for more on Blood Cancer Month, see The Leukaemia Foundation here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or,...

Award-winning sexologist and author Chantelle Otten discusses how to have really great sex - from the benefits of vanilla to exploring your kinks, and the importance of making time for it all.  WANT MORE FROM CHANTELLE? Find out more about Sex Therapy: Sessions with Chantelle Otten on Audible here. For her past Healthy-ish episode, click here. You can follow her on Instagram @chantelle_otten_sexologist or for more on her book click here.  For more on the Body+Soul 2024 Sex Census see...

Online dating, yes, it’s still one of the most popular ways to meet a partner, according to the 2024 Body+Soul Sex Census. Dating coach Sera Bozza discusses apps for dating, how to create your best profile and where to go on your first date for sweet relationship success.    WANT MORE FROM SERA? Find Sera @sideswiped.club or via her site here. For more on the Body+Soul 2024 Sex Census see here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of...

For 30 percent of us, foreplay lasts between five and nine minutes, according to the 2024 Body+Soul Sex Census. Somatic sexologist Lillie Brown says it's simply not long enough. Brown shares her tips for longer “outercourse” and how to get out of your head and into the moment.    WANT MORE FROM LILLIE? Catch Lillie @sexwithlillie or on TikTok here, or via her site here. For more on the Body+Soul 2024 Sex Census see here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for...

It’s been five years since Body + Soul’s last census and the 2024 results are in. Psychiatrist and author Dr Kieran Kennedy discusses the surprising, reassuring and intriguing habits of our sex and relationship lives.  WANT MORE FROM KIERAN?  Catch him on Instagram @drkierankennedy or for more info see here. For more on the Body+Soul 2024 Sex Census see here.  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via...

Paralympian Jaryd Clifford is a vision impaired middle-distance athlete and shares his inspiring story of how his teenage dreams become a reality…almost. He discusses falling short of gold in Tokyo and why he’s back for redemption in Paris.    WANT MORE FROM JARYD? You can follow his Paralympic efforts @jarydclifford or see here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au...

Pilates educator Ava Rodreguez travels the world to train pilates instructors - she shares her story plus tips on how to get the most of your pilates class and the importance of mobility for longevity.    WANT MORE FROM AVA? Catch Ava @movebeyond.withava or via her site here. If you want to listen to our last ep on increasing mobility, see here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at...

Nutritionist and podcast host Simon Hill is a self-confessed science nerd - he discusses his most important nutrition messages, how it has evolved and his daily health non-negotiables WANT MORE FROM SIMON? You can find Simon @simonhill or for more on his podcast, listen here, see @theproof or visit his site here. For more on 38TERA see @38tera or here.  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram...

Yes, they might look immortal while playing but the rest of us can learn a lot from professional athletes. Sydney Swans AFLW co-captain Chloe Molloy discusses her fitness mantra, career highlights and the biggest issues facing female athletes.  WANT MORE FROM CHLOE? Follow Chloe’s AFLW season @cchloemolloyy or via the Sydney Swans AFLW @sydneyswansaflw, TikTok here or see their site here.  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and...

Delta Goodrem is about to turn 40. She reflects on her past decades, her learnings around health and life, and why she has maintained longevity in her career. WANT MORE FROM DELTA? Find out more about Delta @deltagoodrem or via TikTok here, or see her site here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity...

Warning: you’re probably being sucked into diet culture without even realising it. Molecular nutritionist and author Dr Emma Beckett unpacks diet culture, how it gaslights us and why (and how) we should embrace more complexity in our meals.  WANT MORE FROM EMMA? For more on her new book You Are More Than What You Eat (Pantera Press, $34.99) see here. Catch Emma @dremmabeckett, on Twitter here or see her site here. You can listen to her last Healthy-ish episode on Ozempic here.  WANT MORE...

Truth bomb: what you eat can affect how you feel. Masterchef contestant Malissa Fedele aka the mood boost nutritionist discusses the food-mood connection and how to build your plate for better wellbeing.  WANT MORE FROM MALISSA? You can find Malissa @malissafedele, see her site here or catch her podcast here.   WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok...

Modern life has dysregulated our nervous system. Big time. Physiotherapist, TEDx speaker and author Jessica Maguire discusses the importance of your nervous system for life, how to recognise your arousal states - too hot, too cold or just right - and shares tools to bring it back into balance.  WANT MORE FROM JESSICA? For more on her new book The Nervous System Reset (Pan Macmillan, $36.99) see here. You can catch Jessica @repairing_the_nervous_system, on TikTok here or see her site here.  ...

In recent years, we’ve made huge strides in research and funding for women’s health, but there’s still a lot needed. Kate Johnston-Ataata from Women’s Health Victoria discusses why historically it’s been so underfunded and why we should hold hopes for the future.  WANT MORE? We encourage you to view the brilliant Labia Library here. For more on the Women’s Health Victoria research conducted by YouGov, see here.  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily...

Fitness coach and content creator Annabelle Ronnfeldt shares the fundamentals needed to build fitness endurance (in her case, a marathon) covering training programs, nutrition and mindset.  WANT MORE FROM ANNABELLE? You can catch Annabelle @annabelleronnfeldt or find her on TikTok here. For her training programs see at @movewithus or for the Sydney Marathon see here or @sydney_marathon.  WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and...

Dr Cecilia Kitic is a gut health expert and exercise physiologist who is passionate about the importance of gut health for better fertility. She discusses the connection between the two, lifestyle habits that can affect gut health and how to cultivate excellent microbiome health.  WANT MORE FROM CECILA? You can catch her @fertilegut or via her site here. For more on Cecilia’s online course, see here, find her book Create a Fertile Gut here or for a free 3 Simple Steps to Boost your...