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Happiness is not the same as positivity, a fact that SAS Australia’s Ant Middleton is keen to clarify. The ex-special forces officer and Chief Officer on the gruelling reality TV show is more upbeat off-camera than you might think, and in this - the second of our two part series with the British author and mindset coach - he explains why going through hard times is actually essential to enjoying the good times.    You can find Ant on Instagram at @antmiddleton or find him online here.    Ant’s book Zero Negativity: The Power of Positive Thinking, is available now, $34.99, here or here.    You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook 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.

If you are one of the millions of Australians who tuned in to watch SAS Australia last year, you’ll be familiar with the voice of Chief Instructor Ant Middleton. But when he’s not barking orders at unsuspecting celebrities, he is using his (very calm, actually quite friendly) voice to spread his message of positivity - in the least woo-woo way possible.    Today’s ep is the first of a two-part series with the author, speaker and TV personality, so be sure to tune into tomorrow's follow-up and learn how this ex-special forces commando tries to see the good, even in the bad.    You can find Ant on Instagram at @antmiddleton or find him online here.    Ant’s book Zero Negativity: The Power of Positive Thinking, is available now, $34.99, here or here.    You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook 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.

Running has brought Turia Pitt some of the highest highs and lowest lows of her life, but even after competing in an ultramarathon in 2011 that left her with severe burns to 65% of her body, she found the willpower to not only become an inspiration speaker, author and philanthropist - but also the motivation to lace up her runners and hit the pavement again. Here’s how.    As a special offer for Healthy-ish listeners, Turia is offering 10% off her running program. Simply enter the code BODYANDSOUL at checkout.    You can find Turia on Instagram at @turiapitt or find her online here.    You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.     Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook 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.

Good hair doesn’t need to cost the earth - as Kelsey Ferencak well knows. Sure, there are some things that you need to spend a bit more coin on, but there are also plenty that the less expensive versions work just as well - or sometimes better - that their big ticket alternatives.    Kelsey’s best budget haircare picks:   Styling: Kyn Hold & Shine Spray $19.99 at Priceline Batiste Dry Shampoo $10 at Woolworths Klorane Oat Milk Dry Shampoo $14.95 at Adore Beauty Tresemme Hairspray $3.99 at Chemist Warehouse Schwarzkopf Extra Care Ultimate Styling Hairspray $7 at Chemist Warehouse Loreal Elnett Satin Extra-Caring Argan Oil Hairspray $10.99 at Priceline Masks and Oils: Akin Miracle Shine Conditioning Hair Mask $6 at Chemist Warehouse Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque $24.99 at Priceline OGX Coconut Miracle Oil Mask $20 at Coles OGX Renewing & Argan Oil $27 at Woolworths  Loreal Elvive Treatment Extraordinary Oil $20 at Coles    Each Thursday, Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo (who, by her own admission, is no beauty expert) and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak (who, is a bonafide expert with years of experience speaking to experts) get together to try and crack the everyday beauty problems that plague us all.   You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook 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.

Is 2021 the year you finally shut down your inner ‘mean girl’ dialogue? Author, TedX speaker and podcaster Melissa Ambrosini certainly thinks it should be - and she has some insightful things about why we hold on to our inner critics, and also how we can - finally - get rid of them.    You can find Melissa on Instagram at @melissaambrosini, listen to her TedX talk here, or find her podcast The Melissa Ambrosini Show here.    You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook 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.

It’s tempting to embark on a new diet in the hope that a controlled eating plan will fix all of your food woes. But Leah Itsines (and yes, the sister of Kayla Itsines) wants you to press pause. Her realistic approach to healthy eating is devoid of deprivation, for good reason. She shares how she came across her food-is-fuel epiphany, and why trends should be kept out of the kitchen.    You can find Leah online here, or on Instagram at @leahitsines   You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook 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.

Jay Blahnik is the Senior Director of Fitness Technologies at Apple, so it goes without saying that he knows a thing or two about what gets people up and moving. He shares how Apple Fitness+ taps into this, and also why it might be time to rethink where, when and even how you work out. Because, the world has changed. And your gym membership with it.    You can find out more about Apple Fitness+ online here or check out the Apple Fitness+ trainers and new workouts on Instagram @applefitnessplus.   You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook 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.

Are Jordanna Levin knows a thing or two about manifesting her happiness. After all, her best selling first book Make It Happen was all about it. But we don’t often apply the rules of manifesting - or of mindfulness - to our relationships. In her second book Higher Love she explains exactly why we should.    You can find Jordanna online here, or on Instagram at @jordannalevin.    Her book Higher Love ($32.95, published by Murdoch Books), is available here.    You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook 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.

Skincare can get expensive, and fast. But there are some products that you really don’t need to invest the big bucks in. Kelsey Ferencak shares the cheap-y buys that pack as good of a punch as their more expensive alternatives. Your wallet, and face, will thank her…    Read Kelsey’s full article on the skincare products to save on, here.    Kelsey’s budget skincare picks:   Cleansers: Carbon Theory Cleansing Bar, $14.99, at Priceline Swisse Olive Leaf Deep Cleansing Gel, $11.99, at Priceline The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser, $13.90, at Priceline Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant Mild Cleansing Gel, $29.99, at Priceline Trilogy Rosehip Transformation Cleansing Oil, $28.99, at Priceline Akin Purifying Gel Cleanser, $19.99, at Priceline Dr Lewinn’s Gentle Cream Cleanser, $24.99, at Priceline CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, $18.99, at Chemist Warehouse La Roche Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser, $17.99, at Chemist Warehouse Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser, $6.99, at Chemist Warehouse Weleda Blemished Skin Purifying Gel Cleanser, $26.95, at Adore Beauty Sunscreens: La Roche Posay Anthelios Invisble Fluid 50+, $29, at Chemist Warehouse Neutrogena Ultra Sheet Clear Face, $17, at Chemist Warehouse Mecca Cosmetics To Save Face, $40, at Mecca Everyday Humans Oh My Bod! SPF50 Body Sunscreen, $31, at Sephora   Moisturisers: The Inkey List Vit B C and E Moisturiser $9 at Sephora Lanolips Lano Face Base Day Cream, $26, at Sephora Dermaologica Intensive Moisture Balance, $28, at Adore Beauty QV Face Ultra Calming Moisturiser, $18, at Chemist Warehouse CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion, $21.99, at Chemist Warehouse Nivea Nourishing Day Cream, $10.99, at Priceline Olay Regenerist Whip, $11.99, at Priceline Sukin Super Greens Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturiser, $14.99, at Priceline Each Thursday, Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo (who, by her own admission, is no beauty expert) and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak (who, is a bonafide expert with years of experience speaking to experts) get together to try and crack the everyday beauty problems that plague us all.   You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook 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.

Did you know that 64% of New Year’s resolutions will be abandoned by the end of January? It’s a depressing stat, but Melbourne-based mindset coach Emily Chadbourne doesn’t think we should throw in the resolutions towel, altogether. She shares how we can take the good from the ‘new year, new me’ mindset and make changes that will actually stick.    You can find Emily on Instagram at @unashamedlyemily, or online here.    You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook 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.