Episodes
So, is cold water therapy as worthwhile for our health as everyone shouts? Professor Mike Tipton is a world-leading researcher on cold water immersion and joins us from the UK to share his learnings and warnings.
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To hear today's full interview, where he shares what the current science says about cold water therapy...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
For more on his credentials see here or find him on socials here.
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Published 04/17/24
A recent study (see here) linked intermittent fasting to grim health risks, so is it really safe? Naturopath Lauren Jane discusses the pros and cons, and how to approach it if you’re hesitant.
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To hear today's full interview, where she discusses the art of living seasonally to improve your health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
Find out more about Lauren @laurenjane.naturopath or for her business Kiyah Wellness, see here.
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Published 04/16/24
Friendships are sometimes tricky to navigate especially when you’re struggling through a big life “plot twist” (aka curveball), as therapist and podcaster Jana Firestone explains. She discusses friendshifts, ghosting and how to break-up with a friend.
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To hear today's full interview, where she shares how to bounce back after a massive life curveball...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
For more on Jana’s book Plot Twist (Allen & Unwin,...
Published 04/15/24
One half of the KIC duo (and CEO) Laura Henshaw joins us to chat about the rise of the run club, how to find a good one and then get the most out of it.
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To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to break through the “...but I’m not a runner” mindset...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
For more on KICRUN Club, see here. You can catch Laura @laura.henshaw or on TikTok here. For hers & Steph’s last Healthy-ish chat on...
Published 04/14/24
Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world this week. Joining host Felicity Harley is our producer Tabby Wilson. This week, they chatted about Victoria’s new period leave agreement (see story here); how to stop nail biting (see a previous study here); the one food to bust belly fat (see story here).
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Published 04/11/24
This episode is for every single one of us! Dr Jane Foster is an author and leading researcher with a PhD in health and education and discusses judgement - of ourselves and others - and how to practise more self-compassion.
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To hear today's full interview, where she shares her advice for tackling everyday problems...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
For more on Jane’s book It’s in Your Hands (Balboa Press, $58.99) here or here. For more on her...
Published 04/10/24
Why do some people effortlessly exercise while others struggle to get themselves out their front door? Ex-Buddhist monk turned Peloton instructor Sam Yo discusses how to cultivate a fitness mindset.
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To hear today's full interview, where he shares his story from Buddhist monk to Peloton instructor...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
You can catch Sam @yoiamsamyo, see his site here or for Peloton info, see here.
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Published 04/09/24
We all tell ourselves stories, but how true are they, really? Career coach, speaker and best-selling author Kate James discusses the importance of understanding your stories for better wellbeing.
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To hear today's full interview, where she shares how introverts can gain confidence...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
Find out more about Kate’s book Quietly Confident: An Introvert’s Guide To Knowing And Expressing Your Worth (Pan McMillan, $36.99)...
Published 04/08/24
Model and actress Ellie Gonsalves is fit and fierce, and there’s a good reason why - she’s super-clear on her daily health and wellness non-negotiables which inspire her to live her best life. She shares her secret formula...
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To hear today's full interview, where she opens up about unexpectedly losing her father and how she dealt with the overwhelming grief...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
Catch Ellie @ellie_gonsalves or via her site here....
Published 04/07/24
Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world this week… with a new co-host in the Healthy-ish seat. Joining host Felicity Harley is Tabby Wilson. This week, they talk about the grim cold and flu forecast (see story here); rise of the ritual bath; a futurist wellness utopia in Melbourne (see news here).
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Published 04/04/24
If you follow best-selling cookbook author Leah Itsines on socials, you’ll know she loves cooking from Tiktok’s abundance of recipes. So, how does she choose a tasty meal and then make it her own? She joins host Felicity Harley to discuss…
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To hear today's full interview, where Leah shares her simple and healthy cooking tips...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
See Leah’s tasty cooking @leahitsines or on TikTok here, or via her...
Published 04/03/24
What’s your fridge looking like right now? Author and sustainable living researcher Dr Kate Luckins discusses her ingenious ‘The Fridge Edit’ to help reduce waste, save cash and boost nutrition.
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To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to live a health-led sustainable lifestyle...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
For more on her book Live More With Less (Affirm Press, $34.99) see here. For more on Kate,...
Published 04/02/24
The core seems to be the body's most misunderstood muscle group, so what is it and how do you actually strengthen it? Pilates and yoga expert Gail Abell explains all you need to know…
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To hear today's full interview, where she shares her take on the rise of the pilates...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
For more on Gail’s studios, Upstate, see @upstate_studios or here, or their merch range Upstate Sport here.
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Published 04/01/24
Can you actually reverse or reset your biological age? You bet. Founder of Kamalaya, Karina Stewart is a renowned authority on holistic health and wellbeing and shares her tips for reversing your biological age (let’s clap that!).
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To hear today's full interview, where she shares her ...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about Kamalaya’s retreats here or via Instagram @kamalayakohsamui.
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Published 03/31/24
Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world this week… with a new co-host in the Healthy-ish seat. Joining host Felicity Harley is Tabby Wilson. This week, they talk about the scientific reason you’re overdoing Easter eggs (see story here); women’s financial stress is real (see story here), the biggest mistake people make when trying to lose weight (see story here).
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Published 03/28/24
Quiet quitting a relationship can happen subtly over time, often without you even realising it…divorce lawyer and life coach Cassandra Kalpaxis explains signs to look out for and how to go about having tough conversations.
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To hear today's full interview, where she shares the top conversations you need to have now for a better relationship...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
You can catch her at @cassandrakalpaxis or here, for her Kalpaxis...
Published 03/27/24
In this ep, we delve into nutritionist and author Sally O’Neil aka The Fit Foodie’s eating habits, including foods she NEVER eats, ones she does on the regular, and she gives her take on the recent oat milk controversy.
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To hear today's full interview, where she will inspire you to do a diet audit...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
For more on Sally, see @thefitfoodieblog and her website, or check out her coaching app Status...
Published 03/26/24
The promise of breathwork’s health and wellbeing benefits is very appealing, so how does it all work? Endurance athlete and breathwork expert Rory Warnock joins host Felicity Harley to discuss.
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To hear today's full interview, where he shares breathing techniques to improve your fitness performance...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
You can catch Rory @rorywarnock or via his site here. His new guided breathwork series Hale Vol 1: Calm has just...
Published 03/25/24
People, the zodiac weather is getting a little unsettled. Astrologer, meditation teacher and author Emma Vidgen reveals what’s in store for us over the next month or so and how to get through.
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To hear today's full interview, where she shares how astrology can help guide your life...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
You can grab Emma’s book The Astrology of You (Hardie Grant, $24.99) here or follow her on Instagram @emma_vee or check out her...
Published 03/24/24
Each Friday, host Felicity Harley and Body + Soul's digital editor Ashleigh Austin chat through three stories that made them spit-out - or guzzle - their green juices. Or wine. This week, they chat about the worst food for our health (see story here); easy adult friendship upgrade (see story here); why you should never go to bed with wet hair (see story here).
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Published 03/21/24
Anal play is apparently on the rise and perhaps you’re wondering if everyone is doing it but you…? Well, certified sex coach Georgia Grace joins us to discuss butt stuff and tips for trying it tonight. Warning: listen to this episode in private, graphic descriptions included
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To hear today's full interview, where she answers all your questions about anal play...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
You can find Georgia @gspot._ and catch her...
Published 03/20/24
Many of us believe that having a drink helps us cope with life…be it the mental load, stress or just to unwind, so is there really anything wrong with this? Accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and author Sarah Rusbatch discusses the pros and cons.
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To hear today's full interview, where she shares her story of quitting booze...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
For more on Sarah’s book Beyond Booze (Murdoch Books, $34.99) see here. You can catch...
Published 03/19/24
Performance coach Nam Baldwin explains the workings of the vagus nerve and how to control this ancient stress response with modern day rituals to calm yourself down.
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To hear today's full interview, where ...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
You can find Nam @nambaldwin or via his site here. For more information on his upcoming Gwinganna Sustainable Peak Performance 4-night retreats, see here.
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Published 03/18/24
Have you ever thought about the impact your diet has on your sleep? Journalist and author Dr Michael Mosley joins host Felicity Harley from the UK to discuss how food impacts your sleep and what to eat for quality sleep.
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To hear today's full interview, where he shares advice on improving your sleep quality...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
You can grab his new book 4 Weeks to Better Sleep (Simon & Schuster, $34.99) here. Find...
Published 03/17/24