
Better For It with Katie Williams
Learn how to make small but meaningful changes to your own health from the people who've been there and done it themselves.
Ex-Australian beach sprinter and fitness trainer Katie Williams speaks with the pros in health, fitness and wellness about the positive changes they've made to their life and why they're better for it.
Latest episodes

Feb 11, 2021 • 30min
Eating from big to small
Can Katie change her appetite by eating her biggest meal at breakfast and reducing her portion sizes for the rest of the day? Katie wants to experiment with a new style of eating to challenge herself, shake up her system and see how her appetite responds. Host Katie Williams speaks with Dr Nick Fuller from the University of Sydney and Interval Weight Loss about the science behind reducing portion sizes, staying full throughout the day and how Katie can maintain a social life while eating smaller meals.
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Jan 28, 2021 • 26min
Earthing Challenge
Will connecting to nature through earthing help Katie think, move or feel better? Katie wants to practice earthing every day for 2 weeks so she can start her day more mindfully, reduce stress and feel more calm. Host Katie Williams speaks with Marie Slocombe from Earthing Oz about what earthing is, how to fit a daily earthing practice into a busy schedule and how earthing can help Katie recover more quickly from the gym.
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Jan 14, 2021 • 33min
Quitting social media
Can Katie live without social media for 2 weeks? After years on social media without a single day off, Katie wants to take a break from the apps to clear her mind, feel more focussed and try to break her addiction. Host Katie Williams speaks with Master of Neuroscience student Alexis Fernandez about the personalities that are most likely to become addicted to social media, what happens to our brains when we log on and how we can use our time online more productively.
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Oct 1, 2020 • 28min
The ultimate fitness test
Can Katie survive 2 weeks of high-intensity, low-impact ZUU training? Katie wants to try ZUU to learn a new style of bodyweight training, test her physical fitness and challenge her mental resilience. Host Katie Williams speaks with ZUU founder Nathan Helberg about how ZUU can prevent injury, why bodyweight training is so demanding and how she can rediscover her inner athlete.
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Sep 3, 2020 • 27min
Beating Imposter Syndrome
Can Katie beat Imposter Syndrome in 2 weeks? Katie wants to overcome Imposter Syndrome so she can feel proud of her achievements, put herself forward for new opportunities and realise her full potential. Host Katie Williams speaks with mindset coach Suzanne Mercier about what Imposter Syndrome is, how it presents differently in men and women and the steps Katie needs to take to beat (or better manage) it.
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Aug 6, 2020 • 28min
Minimalism Challenge
Will practicing minimalism for 2 weeks help Katie think, move or feel better? Katie wants to declutter her physical, emotional and digital worlds to feel less anxious, improve her mental clarity and feel more grateful. Host Katie Williams speaks with performance & lifestyle coach and minimalist Blake Worrall Thompson about the mental health benefits he’s experienced from living a minimalist lifestyle, the impact of having too many unread texts and how to be content with what you’ve got rather than always looking for more.
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Jul 23, 2020 • 29min
Eating a high protein diet
Will eating a high protein diet for 2 weeks help Katie think, move or feel better? Katie wants to try a high protein diet to feel fuller for longer, snack less and recover faster from her training sessions. Host Katie Williams speaks with clinical nutritionist Bridget Hunt about what protein does in the body, where to find it in plant-based foods and how much protein Katie should be eating each day.
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Jul 9, 2020 • 27min
Wim Hof Breathing Challenge
Will practicing Wim Hof breathing for 2 weeks help Katie think, move or feel better? Katie wants to try a daily breathing practice to improve her mental clarity, increase her energy and improve her mental & physical recovery. Host Katie Williams speaks with breathwork facilitator Tom Kerr about the benefits of breathwork, where the Wim Hof method came from and how to do Katie can practice it safely.
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Jun 25, 2020 • 27min
Tracking Macros Challenge
Will tracking her macros for 2 weeks help Katie think, move or feel better? Katie wants to keep track of her carbohydrates, protein & fat to better understand how much food she is consuming, how much energy she is burning and where the gaps are in her nutrition. Host Katie Williams speaks with evidence-based fat loss coach Ash Lane about how to track her macros, tracking food while eating out and how Katie can use her macros to achieve her fitness goals.
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Jun 11, 2020 • 34min
Improving your gut health
Will working on her gut health for 2 weeks help Katie think, move or feel better? Katie wants to work on her gut health so she can digest food more easily, feel less bloated and have more energy. Host Katie Williams speaks with nutritionist & dietitian Marika Day about what the gut microbiome actually is, what a healthy gut should feel like and the small steps Katie can take to improve her own gut health.
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