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If you think dropping a dress size in a week or going down a jeans size in 21 days is total B.S, well listen up. Kate Save reckons rapid weight can actually work. You can lose it - safely - and keep it off. She’s a dietitian, exercise physiologist, diabetes educator and CEO of Be Fit Food, and in this episode Kate puts forth a pretty convincing argument on how to lose weight fast. Really, she says, it all comes down to food.    WANT MORE FROM KATE?   To hear today's full interview, where Kate talks more about weight loss covering the essential vitamins and nutrients to eat, the importance of maintaining blood sugar levels and why exercise doesn’t count...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.   You can find out more about Kate Save, 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. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, 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.

Alex Bell is here to save you…from injury. That’s right, the Sydney-based physiotherapist and Lululemon Ambassador, who founded biomechanical assessment lab, The Running Room, is BIG on “prehabilitation”. In this chat, he shares his simple tips for preventing and overcoming injury for any workout - running, in the gym or simply walking the dog. Stop the niggle before it sidelines your workouts!   WANT MORE FROM ALEX?   To hear today's full interview, where Alex talks about how to improve your running technique and performance, and the best shoes to run in...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.  Find out more about Alex at The Running Room or via Instagram @therunningroom    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. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, 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.

In this episode, Body+Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak answers the questions you’ve always wanted to ask about beauty - do collagen supplements actually work? How often should we get facials? Plus more...    A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS...    Each Thursday, host Felicity Harley (who still uses the same cleanser she did when she was 25) and Kelsey (a bonafide expert with years of experience speaking to experts) get together to dissect everything beauty. From the hottest trends to the tried and tested routines, they help you find what works and what doesn’t.    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. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, 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.

In one way or another, we all carry trauma - big or little - and it can manifest as anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, overeating, addiction, depression...and the list goes on. Yet, so many of us are unaware how stuck we are in the cycle of reactions and patterns that stem from these past traumas. Think about it: have you experienced a destructive relationship? How does that impact your behaviour in your current one? Do you get lost in muddy feelings of hurt and pain which result in toxic relationship habits?  Dr Sarah Woodhouse is a trauma expert, research psychologist, author, and coach dedicated to empowering people to break free from trauma and create the life they want. Her new book, You’re Not Broken, empowers people to recognise their trauma - and heal - for more fulfilling relationships (and life).   Dr Woodhouse wants trauma to be understood like anxiety is today, so in this episode she explains how we’ve all experienced it at some point in our lives. For most of us, it will be the smaller, everyday hiccups in relationships that can lead to us feeling overwhelmed, threatened and out of control. She shares her tips for dealing, breaking free and, in turn, how taking responsibility for your reactions will transform your relationships.     WANT MORE FROM DR SARAH WOODHOUSE?   To hear today's full interview in all it's glory, where Dr Woodhouse talks through common relationship triggers that can remind us of a past trauma, and four easy techniques for handling emotions when you’re triggered...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.  Find out more about Dr Woodhouse via her website, here, or via Instagram @thesarahwoodhouse. Her book You’re Not Broken, Break Free From Trauma and Reclaim Your Life ($34,99, Penguin) is available 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. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, 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.

Narcissists: we all know one, have worked for one, shared a house with one or dated one - a person whose presence is powerfully and destructively isolating. Who work hard to appear strong, but mask a fragile self. Who suck the oxygen out of the room and energy out of you. You know it.  Maggie Hamilton is Sydney-based author, social researcher and media commentator. She’s written a bunch of books including What Men Don’t Talk About, and her new book, When We Become Strangers, explores our increasing social isolation from our families and communities.  You see, Maggie is worried, very worried, that our “all about me” society - coupled with social media - has seen an exponential growth in narcissistic behaviour which is fueling our loneliness epidemic. In this episode, she talks about how living in a narcissist world is increasing our feelings of feeling disconnected and alone, and what we can do about it.    WANT MORE FROM MAGGIE HAMILTON?   To hear today's full interview where Maggie discusses narcissism vs healthy self-esteem, how to work out if you’re a narcissist, and the importance of developing a community in combating loneliness...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.    You can find out more about Maggie Hamilton, here. Her book When We Become Strangers. How loneliness leaks into our lives ($32.99, published by Murdoch Books), is available 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. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.    In print: Each Sunday, 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.

Next time you’re in a funk, perhaps take a look at what you’ve eaten that day, week or month. Yes, it’s really that simple: what you eat triggers certain areas of your brain which in turn affects your mood. It’s a burgeoning area of research called nutritional psychology, with studies linking certain ways of eating (hello Med diet) to increased wellbeing.    Susie Burrell is one of Australia’s leading dietitians and holds a masters degree in Coaching Psychology so she’s got a unique background in both nutrition and psychology. The mum of twin boys is the resident dietitian on Sunrise, columnist for the Daily Telegraph, and has just teamed up with Lean Cuisine to develop its new range.    In this episode, she talks through the intricate link between what you eat and how you feel, the importance of controlling your blood glucose, and what to do if we’re feeling emotionally out-of-control around food.    WANT MORE FROM SUSIE?   To hear today's full interview, where Susie talks about which foods can cause major mood swings and how to set yourself up for a week of healthy eating...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.    Find out more about Susie via Instagram @susieburrelldietitian or on 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. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.    In print: Each Sunday, 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.

GOALS! Have you got a few jotted down? Do you actually hit them? Sometimes? Thought so. Setting goals is linked to self-confidence, autonomy and motivation. It’s so easy to set them, yet many of us suck at achieving them.    Sam Wood is a one of Australia's top health and fitness experts and the brains, alongside his wife, Snez, behind the hugely successful online training platform 28 by Sam Wood. As well as juggling being a father to three girls, he runs a personal training studio, The Woodshed, in Melbourne, and he’s the financial wellbeing trainer of ANZ’s Financial Wellbeing Challenge.   In this episode, Sam gets real about goal-setting and talks about its importance, how to set micro and macro goals, and the biggest trap people make when setting goals - not just in fitness, but other areas, too - and how to overcome it.    WANT MORE FROM SAM WOOD?   To hear today's full interview, where Sam talks about the one life goal he’s been most proud of and how he juggles his businesses with fatherhood...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.    Find out more about Sam Wood on Instagram @samjameswood or check out his program 28 By Sam Wood, 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. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.    In print: Each Sunday, 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.

Tell us: do you want to improve your skin health? Well, look no further than what's going on in your gut. Often skin issues like dryness, acne and eczema can reflect a deeper imbalance in your so-called second brain. By simply improving your gut health, your skin will follow.    In this episode, Body+Soul’s beauty editor Kelsey Ferenacak chats about the link between our gut and our skin, and how improving gut health will improve skin concerns. Plus, what to eat, what to do and the best remedies for maintaining a healthy gut. It’s as easy as pressing "add to cart" on that new $200 face cream.   A BIT ABOUT THE BEAUTY EPS...    Each Thursday, host Felicity Harley (who still uses the same cleanser she did when she was 25) and Kelsey (a bonafide expert with years of experience speaking to experts) get together to dissect everything beauty. From the hottest trends to the tried and tested routines, they help you find what works and what doesn’t.    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. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, 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.

Endometriosis aka endo affects one in nine Australian women - yes, that might be you, your friend or perhaps your partner struggles with it. Intensively heavy periods, pulsing headaches, excruciating abdominal pain and painful sex are just some of the dibilating symtoms. It’s often hard to nail a diagnosis and there is no cure.   Bridget Hustwaite hosts Triple J’s nighttime program, Good Nights, and has just written a book called How To Endo which blends her own experiences with tips and strategies from health experts. After 12 years, Bridget was finally diagnosed with severe endo in 2018.    In this episode, Bridget gives listeners an endo 101, outlines the symptoms and talks candidly about her own journey with the disease.    WANT MORE FROM BRIDGET?   To hear today's full interview, where Bridget talks about sex and endo plus the toll it takes on your mental health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.    Bridget’s new book, How to Endo, is out now (Allen & Unwin, $29.99). You can follow her on Instagram at @bridgethustwaite or via @endogram    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. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.    In print: Each Sunday, 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.

You know that sense of calm you feel after meandering along a beach? Well, now there’s evidence proving that being surrounded by water can be wondrous for wellbeing. This area of research into so-called “blue health” is investigating the connection between blue spaces, climate and mental health.   Vikki Weston is a full-time adventurer and entrepreneur, and the founder of She SUPs, an all-women’s stand-up paddleboarding community empowering women and girls. Vikki spends stacks of time surrounded by water - standing on it, swimming in it and witnessing people’s mental health being transformed because of it.    In this episode, Vikki breaks down “blue health” telling us what it is, how the evolution of “green health” has led to interest in blue health, and why water is extra healing in today’s tech-obsesssed world.    WANT MORE FROM VIKKI WESTON?   To hear today's full interview, where Vikki talks more about the health benefits of stand up paddleboarding and her burgeoning business ...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.    Find out more about Vikki via her website. Or follow She SUPs on Instagram @shesups_ or Facebook.    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. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.    In print: Each Sunday, 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.