In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Fiona O’Sullivan: I’ve been reading a lot about Vo2 Max and it’s links to longevity, how do I measure and improve mine? Suzi Stedman: What is the best milk to drink? Olivia R: You have said before you have a massive sweet tooth. How are you not the size of a house!? How do you control it - I need help! VO2 Max Chart: https://www.whyiexercise.com/VO2-Max.html  Linda...

In this shorter, bite sized conversation, host Amelia Phillips and Professor Katherine Tonks discuss the best ways to lower cholesterol outside of medications. Elevated LDL cholesterol and triglycerides are very common markers out of range many have no idea the impact on their health. They discuss the impact of diet, exercise, and certain supplements and the best strategies for lowering cholesterol.  The impact of the TV show Prof Tonks mentions....

Healthy joint mobility becomes crucial as we age, not just for joint health but for balance, stability, pain management and quality of life. Host Amelia Phillips and mobility expert Dan O'Sullivan discuss the best strategies to protect and improve the mobility of our joints.  18min full Body Mobility Sequence  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV5FXq7Yknk  Hips & Spine Masterclass - https://youtu.be/cXu8xr_3eNY?si=BFlOM0jFxpr5_jvB Full Body Stretch to help destress after a long day -...

These Mini motivation episodes are shorter more practical conversations designed to motivate you with simple, actionable expert advice you can implement straight away. Today host Amelia Phillips and clinical nutritionist Lee Holmes discuss practical ways to include gut friendly foods into your day. Lee has published nine books on the topic, including Supercharged Food: Heal Your Gut, which has been reprinted 12 times. Her latest book Natures Way to Healing: A Long Covid Guide has just been...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Amelia from insta: What are some natural ways to lower cholesterol (triglycerides) and insulin for over 40. Libby from insta: What does a biomarker blood test show? Is it easily done and why don’t GPs do it? Jo Marson: I’ve heard you talk about moving after eating to help improve our metabolism and metabolic health. What is better to exercise before eating or after...

Do you own a wearable such as a smart watch or Oura Ring? One that measures your heart rate? Host Amelia Phillips and GP Dr Torkil Færø discuss the fascinating data that can be really helpful on a health journey, from discovering how stressed we really are, to our sleep quality, or a measurement of our Vo2Max. While wearables may not be 100% accurate, the trends to track over time can be very telling.  With all this data, what elements should we be tracking and how do we interpret the data in...

Welcome to another Mini Motivation episode. These are shorter episodes, where we tackle one specific issue with actionable, practical advice on how to overcome it. Today business coach Lorraine Murphy and host Amelia Phillips are are talking about how we can recognise and release self doubt. Lorraine shows us that whilst self doubt is a perfectly normal emotion, there are ways we dial down that inner critic and release that paralysing feeling of self doubt. About the guest: Lorraine is an...

Have you ever had a virus that lingers, or even recurs? There are a group of viruses known as ‘persistent viruses’’ that can linger in our bodies for years. Examples include; long covid, herpes, hepatitis (HBV or HCV), epstein-barr virus (EBV), chronic fatigue and many more. Host Amelia Phillips and author Lee Holmes discuss how these viruses impact our health and how a low histamine and low inflammatory approach may help.  In Lee's latest book Natures way to healing: A long covid guide, she...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Jen Rouse: I’ve noticed I’m getting really stiff, last week I went to zip up an old dress and I couldn’t zip it all the way up, and a year ago I could! Am I just getting old or is there something I can do - help!  Fiona Halkitis: What are your top tips for meal planning for a family whilst still trying to be healthy. Sometimes what my kids like and what I need are...

If you are noticing more stubborn weight that won’t seem to shift, you may be developing insulin resistance. Host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologist Prof. Katherine Tonks discuss the fact that by the time we turn 50, it is estimated that 40% of us will develop insulin resistance. Factors such as higher fat or carb diets, physical inactivity, inflammation, stress and peri or menopause all increase our chances of developing insulin resistance. But how do we know if we are inching closer to...

In this shorter, bite sized conversation, host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologisy Prof. Katherine Samaras discuss the top ways to manage an autoimmune condition. They look at why the prevalence in women spikes drastically as we age, what the most common conditions are, how we can avoid them, and the top principles for managing an autoimmune condition. About the guest: Prof. Katherine Samaras is a clinical endocrinologist and researcher, with over 140 publications plus a TEDx talk under her...

How do you get intentional about managing your energy? How do you operate from the 'interest' from your energy and not depleting from the 'capital'. Host Amelia Phillips and Energy Management expert Lorraine Murphy discuss how we can protect and boost our energy for our busy Mum lives. Lorraine gives us practical and effective ways that will make such a huge difference. She talks about the energy pyramid, the key energy zappers (eg emotional clutter, sandbags) and where the biggest quick wins...

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions:  Kath Sully: What’s the fastest way to boost my fitness, I don’t have much time but really want to get fitter, thanks. Debra Chambers: I walk regularly but I just can’t seem to get into the swing of strength training, do you have any tips? Caroline Hunter: What are your top tips for maintaining a balanced diet while managing a busy lifestyle? About the host: Amelia...

Do You Know Whats Good for your kids? There are 1000 parenting books, opinions from well meaning loved ones, and our own perspectives. But what really matters when it comes to raising happy, healthy kids.   Host Amelia Phillips and Dr Norman Swan discuss the research from his new book So You Want to Know What’s Good for Your Kids?’  which highlights the things we really should be focussed on as parents and why they matter. From birth to ten years old, the look at the impact of...

In this Mini Motivation Episode, host Amelia Phillips and naturopathic doctor Lara Briden answers the question of whether we should consider taking hormones to manage our peri or menopausal symptoms. If so, what symptoms will it help with? Which brands are best? Should we take progesterone, oestrogen, testosterone or all of them! And what are the risks associated? Also are there any lifestyle changes we should make first? About the guest: Lara is a naturopathic doctor with more than 25...

If you or someone you know is considering taking one of the semaglutide weight loss medications, today's episode is for you. Host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologist Prof. Katherine Samaras discuss the pros and cons, taking an open minded, balanced view, trying to leave harsh judgement at the door. The goal of the episode is to help Healthy Her listeners decide if this is a valid path forward for them or a loved one. They also discuss the best ways to set things up for long term success, and...

What does it take to raise an Olympian? Were they oozing with talent from the get go, or were they a product or their parents ambitions? Host Amelia Phillips speaks with Tony Lacaze, father of athletics triple Olympian Genevieve Gregson, about the challenges, tough parenting decisions and best approach for balancing the physical and mental health of our sporty kids! Enjoy this is a republished episode in celebration of the 2024 Paris Olympics! About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise,...

In this episode of Healthy Her host Amelia Phillips interviews Taylor and Luke, two participants from the new channel 9 TV show Do You Want to Live Forever. Over the last few weeks you’ve heard from Tom and Duncan, Eliana and Enver, and Liberty and Eliza (from the Block) so this week we wrap up this TV show special by hearing from our final couple Hubby and wife team Luke and Taylor. Hear about their amazing results, and how they managed to lose bodyfat and add lean kilos of muscle at the...

What do you do when two people who live together, have very different attitudes towards their health and habits? Host Amelia Phillips delves into the mindset and protocols of Liberty and Eliza, two sisters who you would recognise from Channel 9's The Block. Liberty, dubbed 'the optimiser' loves anything to do with health and fitness, Eliza just doesn't see the point. Both girls joined the new TV show Do You Want to Live Forever as an experiment to boost their longevity. In this episode we...

In this special episode of Healthy Her we go behind the scenes of the top rating new TV show Do You Want to Live Forever. This four part observational documentary follows 8 participants as they undertake a 12 week longevity protocol. Host Amelia Phillips designed the programs for the eight participants and supported them throughout their journey. Today you will hear from Eliana and Enver, Tom and Duncan, and Eliza and Liberty. Today we go behind the scenes and discuss the results of the 8...

In this special Healthy Her series, we go behind the scene of the new Channel 9 TV show Do You Want to Live Forever and get the low down of what really went on. Host Amelia Phillips was the programmer on the show, designing the longevity protocols for the participants. Today you'll hear from Father son duo, Duncan Armstrong and Tom Bruce. Duncan, former olympic world record holding swimmer and Tom Bruce his equally athletic son discovered some concerning markers in their onboarding tests,...

Do You Want to Live Forever? What about living HEALTHIER years for longer? That is the promise of  a new Channel 9 series Do You Want To Live Forever. Host Amelia Phillips speaks with the creator of the show Dr Nick Coatsworth and goes behind the scenes to understand the 'why' behind the show, what surprised (and scared!) him most about the participants, his own personal struggles, and the longevity interventions he now uses in his life.  About the guest: Dr Nick is an infectious disease...

If you are interested in health, longevity, and how to shift the most stubborn of habits, then todays episode is for you! Host Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes on the new TV show she worked on that just aired on Channel 9. Do You Want to Live Forever is a four part observational Documentary all about longevity, that follows 8 everyday participants as they have their health and bio-ages tested, and then complete a 12 week longevity protocol. Today we will be meeting Eliana and Enver,...

Welcome to another Mini Motivation episode. These are shorter episodes, where we tackle one specific issue with actionable, practical advice on how to overcome it. Today NLP Master practitioner Judy King and host Amelia Phillips are are talking about how to make behaviour change stick. We might know what we need to do, but how to we change our behaviour in a way that makes it stick?  About the guest: Judy King is an NLP Master practitioner and runs programs designed to kickstart the new...