Healthy-ish

In this episode, the team chat to former Olympian Matt Shirvington who knows about how your fitness routines change throughout the years. They also meet the world’s oldest bodybuilder and answer a question on what could be stopping you from falling pregnant. a lot  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep: None of us are getting it, and it's all we talk about. So what's the solution? We're joined by sleep expert Dr Carmel Harrington to talk about everything from weird things people do in their sleep, to why we're willing to throw away our cold hard cash to catch upon some z's.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things get fiery as the team discuss sexism in sport. Like, fiery. #girlpower for the win! Plus, there's a new mental health boosting trick that you need to try, and a dietitian answers a reader's question on how you can be fit and enjoy delicious food while on a low FODMAP diet. really  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I remember the first time I had to learn how to stand again, with my physiotherapist, sobbing, crying and in a world of pain. That was the hardest point in my journey. I realised just how long it would take for me to get my body back, if that was even possible at all." In today's episode, the team talk to the courageous Turia Pitt who after being told she’d never walk again, is now running marathons. They also bust the biggest cold and flu myths, and speak to a sleep expert who reveals the tricks to getting some good shut-eye as a busy adult.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you have a broken ankle, you care for it, you look after it and you avoid putting any further stress on it. But when your mental state is broken, why do we continue to push through it? Why do we continue to pile on stress? Why don't we seek help? We speak to psychologist Tahnee Schulz on ways we can heal our mental health, which will help us into the future. We also discuss the latest bonkers wellness craze and debate about whether breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been on a diet? And why? Why is it that we dieting? To nut out the good and bad, we chat to dietitian Lyndi Cohen who lost 20kg by giving up dieting. We also channel our inner Marie Kondo and reveal just what clutter is doing for our brains, plus answer a reader’s question on loneliness.love  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Besides Finstas (fake Instagram accounts), everyone’s real IG profile basically showcases their best/perfect version of themselves. *cue the eyerolls* Which is why it’s refreshing to scroll through Jessica Rowe’s profile and see pictures of burnt food, makeup free selfies, cat videos and basically a complete insight into her life – sans the filters or Photoshop edits. In this episode, the #craphousewife reveals to the team the exact moment she realised she was perfect in her own way – and she certainly doesn’t hold back on any information (peeps, get ready for breast pumping stories). The team also chat about Chris Hemsworth’s new fitness app, Centr, and discuss why the 10k step rule is total BS. Yes, true story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you had a thorough health check? And we mean thorough, including your eyes, ears and heart? There’s a good chance majority of us haven’t, but now might just be the time. In this episode of Healthy-ish, we speak to exercise physiologist Drew Harrisberg, on how his life suddenly turned upside down when he was unexpectedly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The team also reveal the two-minute trick that will stop your cravings (no jokes), and the specific time you should apply your deodorant to guarantee BO/sweat free pits all day every day. You’re welcome.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the strangest thing you’ve done in the name of health? Buy crystals to help your insomnia? Get a colonoscopy (i.e. having someone stick a long tube up your anus)? Head to a psychic for answers? In the latest episode of Healthy-ish, we delve into the deep weird world of woo woo health trends that will make you squirm and laugh. The team also chat to celebrity psychic Georgina Walker, who shares her most whacky ghost stories.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 46, 'Healthy-ish goes back to the future', co-hosts Dr Andrew Rochford and Maz Compton speak to futurist Anders Sorman Nilsson on how he's charting his DNA to help him eat and exercise better. The team also discuss everything there is to know about the celery juice trend, and give you tips on how to listen more effectively.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.