Extra Healthy-ish

Okay folks, what’s better: HIIT training or steady-state cardio? Dr Angelo Sabag, an exercise physiologist at University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre discusses what the research says and what might be best for optimal health outcomes.    WANT MORE FROM ANGELO? For more on Angelo and his research, see here or follow him on X 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 Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitness mogul and PT Emily Skye opens up about what it’s really like having adult ADHD, from feeling like an outcast and struggling with her mental health for decades, to finally receiving her ADHD diagnosis. She shares how she’s learning to navigate her mental health today.    WANT MORE FROM EMILY? You can catch her @emilyskye or via her site here. Listen to Emily’s last Healthy-ish chat, where she gets brutally honest about her body, here, or read her B+S story here. If you have any questions surrounding ADHD, see the ADHD 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, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People, we need to talk about outercourse. Somatic sexologist Alice Childs discusses how to invite more pleasure into your sex life, the importance of masturbation and self-discovery for a better sex, and how to put aside the mental load and focus on you.    WANT MORE FROM ALICE? Find her @alicechildofficial or see her site here. You can read the B+S online story about outercourse 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 Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutritionist and women’s health specialist Solaine Douglas discusses all things periods - from what’s normal and what’s not, to different hormonal, metabolic and reproductive issues that might affect your flow… and when to seek help.   WANT MORE FROM SOLAINE? Find out more about Solaine @solainedouglasnutrition 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 episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World-leading fitness expert and Technogym Master Trainer Brooke Turner discusses all things strength training from what to lift, to scheduling sessions, single vs multiple sets, and the best diet to help build muscles.    WANT MORE FROM BROOKE? You can catch her @brooke.turner._, on Facebook here 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 episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exercise physiologist and sports scientist Drew Harrisberg shares his health story, from discovering he had Type 1 diabetes in his early 20s to experimenting with different eating styles to help manage his chronic illness. He gives his verdict on the trending continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).   WANT MORE FROM DREW? Find out more about Drew @drews.daily.dose or on TikTok here, or see his site here. You can read more about him on B+ S 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 Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone is jumping in cold water for better health, but what does the science actually say? Professor Mike Tipton is a world-leading researcher on cold water immersion and joins us from the UK to share everything he’s learnt - and what the science says - about cold water plunges.    WANT MORE FROM MIKE? For more on his credentials see here or find him on socials 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 Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How “seasonally” do you live? Well, naturopath Lauren Jane says if we live more in tune with the seasons, we can thrive. She talks us through how to live seasonally especially now the weather is cooling down.    WANT MORE FROM LAUREN? Find out more about Lauren @laurenjane.naturopath or for her business Kiyah Wellness, 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 or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, how do you bounce back after life has thrown you a big curveball? Well, it takes time, says therapist and podcaster Jana Firestone. She chats through the steps to recovering, healing and growth.    WANT MORE FROM JANA? For more on Jana’s book Plot Twist (Allen & Unwin, 32.99) see here. For more on her podcasts, see @thiscuriouslifepodcast or @thedaysthatfollow. You can listen to Jana’s last Extra Healthy-ish chat on grief and the closure myth 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 Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need some running inspo? KIC co-founder and CEO Laura Henshaw discusses her love of running, why she does it, how she gets into her ‘runner’s mindset’, the importance of strength training and why shoes matter.    WANT MORE FROM LAURA? For more on KICRUN Club, see here. You can catch Laura @laura.henshaw or on TikTok here. For hers & Steph’s last Extra Healthy-ish chat on self-care essentials, 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 or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.