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Actor, model, son of a famed politician… you might assume that Nick Bracks has led a charmed life, and is enjoying the fruits of his labour. But this passionate mental health advocate has triumphed over some pretty dark things in his short 32 years, and is on a mission to educate more Australians about the need to speak up when it comes to living with mental health issues. And his own experience with anxiety and alcohol abuse means he really knows what he’s talking about… You can find Nick on Instagram at @nickbracks You can listen to Nick’s podcast, Move Your Mind here Read about Nick’s mental health life lessons on bodyandsoul.com.au here You can find out more about the preventative work that One In Five does 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.

Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews are no strangers to the backlash that often comes with working and, to a point, living your life online. Their pop culture podcast Shameless consistently tops the Australian podcast charts, but it’s when they speak openly about their personal struggles with topics that are often kept quiet - like endometriosis, vaginismus and mental health - that they receive the most attention. Their advice on finding the courage to speak up (even when it’s the last thing you feel like doing), and side-stepping shame, is not to be missed. This is part two of our chat, so please be sure to go back and listen to yesterday’s episode with these bright sparks, too. You can find Zara on Instagram at @zamcdonald, Michelle at @michelleandrews1 and their podcast at @shamelesspodcast You can listen to Shameless here The Space Between: Chaos. Questions. Magic. Welcome to your twenties is available to buy, 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.

Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews are something of a two-woman media empire. After leaving their roles at a mass digital publishing company, the journalist friends decided to go it alone and launch a podcast that their ex-employee didn’t want. The fact that said podcast, called Shameless, is one of the most downloaded in Australia - and has gone on to spawn merchandise, live events and now a book - called The Space Between: Chaos. Questions. Magic. Welcome to your twenties - speaks volumes about the ease at which these two have tapped into Australia's millennial psyche. But their success hasn’t come without drawbacks. Michelle and Zara have been propelled into the buzzing but also brutal world of online commentary and, as they share, it’s had a huge effect on their mental health, their sense of confidence and also their friendship. This is part one, of a two-part chat, so please be sure to tune into to the follow-up tomorrow. You can find Zara on Instagram at @zamcdonald, Michelle at @michelleandrews1 and their podcast at @shamelesspodcast You can listen to Shameless here The Space Between: Chaos. Questions. Magic. Welcome to your twenties is available to buy, 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 struggle to climax during sex, you’re far from alone. Certified Australian sex coach Georgia Grace sees this problem so often in her Sydney practise, and she has one firm piece of advice: stop trying to orgasm. Sounds counter-intuitive, but she’s adamant that this is the first step to taking back your pleasure - and fully enjoying intimacy, whether you’re alone or with a partner. She explains why… You can find Georgia on Instagram at @gspot._ and 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.

Turns out slapping collagen on your face will NOT help to keep your skin looking youthful… but there are a slew of ingestible beauty supplements on the market that are promising to help boost collagen production from the inside. We dig into the science to see if a collagen powder really is the elixir of youth, and when it might not be worth your time (or money). Something Old/Something New: Kelsey: Becca Cosmetics Zero Face + Lip Glass Highlighter, $41, at Sephora and Morphe Gloss Pop Face and Eye Gloss, $18, at Mecca Ali: Trinny London BFF Serum Destress, $75, at Trinny London 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. You can find Doctor Stephanie Mallouf on Instagram at @sm_nurition and online 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.

Nicole Singh knows what it feels like to be a round peg in a square hole. At the age of 24, the Sydney-based journalist was diagnosed with a chronic illness that meant she had to quite quickly reevaluate her job, her finances and even her friends. The experience was brutal, but it inspired her to create Real Talk TV, an online space for real conversations about how women approach their lives - and all the issues therein. As she says, ‘Life is messy, let’s talk about it.’ You can read more about Nicole’s story here. You can find Nicole on Instagram at @nicole.d.singh and at @real.talk.tv. 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.

Lillian Ahenkan is DJ, TV presenter, writer and advocate and if you haven’t listened to at least one of her podcasts, you really should. The Sydney-based media star is launching yet another podcast - called Flex’s Semi-Factual History Lessons, which aims to shine a light on many of the dangerous societal constructs that we don’t have the time, energy or research up our sleeves to question. You can find Lillian on Instagram at @flex.mami and online here. Flex’s Semi-Factual History Lessons is a weekly, Spotify Original Podcast which launches on October 13th. 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.

Dietitian Lyndi Cohen knows the power food can hold over us. Her own struggles with disordered eating started when she was just 11 years old, but after educating herself, and losing 20kg in the process, she’s come to see food as fuel - for the soul as well as for the body. She explains how attaching guilt to what we eat can affect us in more ways than we may know. You can find Lyndi on Instagram at @nude_nutritionist and 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.

Jazz Thornton tried to end her own life many times before her final attempt, at age 19. Her story is a tragic one - but the way in which this New Zealand native overcame her mental health battles is one of pure inspiration. Jazz is now a passionate mental health advocate, and author, with a feature film based on her experiences titled The Girl on the Bridge coming out soon. You can find Jazz on Instagram at @jazzthornton and read her incredible story online at bodyandsoul.com.au here. Her book Stop Surviving Start Fighting, $32.99, is available now, 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.

Heard of Milky Foot? Instagram, and the internet generally, seems to love the spectacle of the foot exfoliating mask. But why? Do they work? And is shedding THAT much skin even healthy? Kelsey puts her feet on the line to test this viral beauty treatment… with unexpected results. Kelsey tried the Milky Foot Intense Exfoliating Foot Pad, $29.95, at Chemist Warehouse Something Old/Something New: Kelsey: U Beauty Resurfacing Compound, $215, at Net-a-Porter Ali: Minenssey Australian Clay Mask Exploration Set, $35, at Minenssey 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.

Kathryn Nicolai has a special gift. She can put you to sleep… just with her voice. The US-based meditation and yoga teacher has turned that special gift into a globally successful podcast, with millions of downloads world-wide. Kathryn has recently turned her audio tales into a real-life book, and she has some fascinating reasons why bedtime stories work just as well as adults as they do on children when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep You can find Kathryn Nicolai on Instagram at @nothingmuchhappenspodcast and online here. Her new book, Nothing Much Happens, rrp $29.99, is available in Australia 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This former TV presenter swapped the bright city lights for a quieter existence in Byron Bay, but that doesn’t mean her life is idyllic. Magdalena suffered from a little-known but widely experienced thing called postnatal depletion and it inspired her to get back to basics when it came to many things - but mostly food. She shares why our culture doesn’t give new mums the time and space they need, but also shares the absolute best gift you can give anyone who’s just given birth. And no, it doesn’t involve flowers, bunny-print onesies or even wine. You can find Magdalena on Instagram at @magdalena_roze, and more of her recipes online here. Her new book, Happy & Whole is available to buy now, $25, here. If you’d like to find out more about postnatal depletion and Dr Oscar Serralach, head 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.

Luke Zocchi knows what it’s like to want to get rid of stubborn belly fat, but even for the Centr coach and Thor’s personal trainer there is no ~one~ exercise, or ~one~ easy diet fix, that can spot reduce. Instead Luke shares how a more holistic - and sustainable - approach to diet and exercise is the answer, and why abs really are made in the kitchen - even for him. You can find Luke on Instagram at @zocobodypro and online via the Centr app 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.

Tash Sefton may be better known for our #OOT posts and how-to style videos on Instagram, but the style influencer and artist has a secret passion: she loves to run. And despite not calling herself ‘a runner’ - even now - the mother of two hits the pavement daily. Tash explains why she turned her back on Pilates, why running works for her better, and how it’s quite literally ‘changed her life’. If you think you’ll never be a runner… she’s got a powerful message for you. You can find Tash on Instagram at @tashsefton. You can find out more about the Sydney Running Festival Virtual Run, 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.

At-home facials have some a long way since your Ten-O-Six toners and Biore pore strips (although, fun). But even with the best skincare products at home, it’s hard to get that post-facial glow that you get from an in-salon treatment. Renowned Sydney facialist Diandra Pilitano dialled in to share her advice for recreating the magic at home, and her biggest tip, surprisingly, costs exactly zero dollars. Something Old/Something New: Kelsey: Frank Body Booty Drops $17.95, at Frank Body Ali: Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer, in 02 Butta Biscuit, at Sephora and the Fenty Beauty Face Shaping Brush #125, $50 at Sephora You can find Diandra Politano online here, or on Instagram at @diandrapolitano 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sjarna Elise Earp has an Instagram following that is hard to fathom. 1.6 million people look to her feed for yoga, travel and holistic health inspiration. Sjarna (pronounced See-ar-nah) seems oddly unaffected however by her social media fame, as we found after speaking to her from her on the eve of her first book’s debut, in her childhood home on the central coast of New South Wales. Sjarna makes a case for shrugging off the body-shamers, and finding inner calm on the yoga mat. And according to her, anyone can benefit from yoga… because it’s more about the mind than about the body. You can find Sjarna on Instagram at @sjarnaelise and or online here. You can buy her new book You Will Rise: Seek Soothe and Soar, $32.99, 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.

The Bachelorette will look a little different in 2020, thanks to sister duo Elly and Becky Miles sharing the rose-giving spotlight. And in today’s chat, the down-to-earth duo are surprisingly candid about their body insecurities prior to filming, why they love to work out for their mind as much as for their physique, and share the hilarious hybrid workout that kept them sane during crazy days of filming. But… before you dive into today’s chat with 2020’s effervescent pair please do yourself a favour, back up, and listen to yesterday’s episode first. The 2020 season of The Bachelorette Australia will air on Network TEN on Wednesday the 7th of October at 7.30pm. You can find Elly on Instagram at @ellymiles and Becky on Instagram @happylittlebeckymite, and follow all The Bachelorette fun at @bacheloretteau. 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.

Elly Miles and Becky Miles are making Bachelor history, as the first sister duo to be The Bachelorette. Elly has previous experience of the reality TV franchise (having been a contestant on Matt Agnew’s season of The Bachelor), but both women were refreshingly open and positive about their recent experience of getting to dish out those roses. And by sound of things, they’re equally loved-up at the end of it. COVID-shmovid! This is the first part of a two-part chat with Elly and Becky, and they open up about the reality of doing this together, how the guys reacted to there being not one but TWO women to impress, and why they’ve still never once fought over a love interest… The 2020 season of The Bachelorette Australia will air on Network TEN on Wednesday the 7th of October at 7.30pm. You can find Elly on Instagram at @ellymiles and Becky on Instagram @happylittlebeckymite, and follow all The Bachelorette fun at @bacheloretteau. 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.

Lindy Rama-Ellis is on a crusade of sorts… to empower women to take better care, down there. The model, entrepreneur, and mother of four has recently launched a range of vaginal skincare products, called Fig Femme, to help women to the Australian market… and people are talking about it. Lindy spoke to us from Bali about why we should be celebrating this essential part of the female body, and why it was the natural next step for her. You can find Lindy on Instagram at @lindyklim and find out more about Fig Femme here. You can read Lindy's full cover story from Body+Soul 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.

Nothing feels like summer like getting walking out the door WITHOUT a jacket. Or wearing sandals. Or heck, both even. But baring skin that has been hidden under winter layers for months has its drawbacks. Which is where a good fake tan comes in. Emphasis on the good. Because there’s a lot of bad fake tan out there. Today, Ali drills Kelsey on her pro faux-glow getting tips, and learns a LOT about everything she’s been doing wrong. 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. Something Old/Something New: Kelsey: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50+, $29.95, at La Roche-Posay Ali: Biossance Squalane+Phyto-Retinol Serum, $112 for 30mL, at Sephora 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you in an exercise rut? If you are being diligent about sticking to your workout routine, but have stopped seeing results you may have plateaued. Drew Harrisberg knows all about this. He’s a plant-fuelled, exercise physiologist and has figured out how to keep your body guessing… which in turn means you can continue to chase down those health goals. Whatever they may be! You can find Drew on Instagram at @drews.daily.dose and 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.

Snacks are glorious, snacks are joy-giving, and snacks are a glorious way to procrastinate… If you love snacking, you might want to check in if you’re doing it right. Jacqueline Alwill, accredited nutritionist behind The Brown Paper Bag, knows the difference between a good snack, and a not so good snack. Here, she shares her go-to snack ideas, as well as the snacking schedule that will keep you satisfied, happy and away from the pantry late at night… You can find Jacqueline at The Brown Paper Bag here, and follow her on Instagram at @brownpapernutrition. 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.

Most Australians know Layne Beachley. They know her big smiles and triumphs in the world of professional surfing. But do they know the mental health battles that held her back, even when she was at the top of her game? Layne is now launching her own platform for others to overcome their inner demons, and she speaks about how she’s channelled these negative feelings into a force for good. You can find Layne Beachley’s Awake Academy online here, and follow her on Instagram at @laynebeachley 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.

Ever get the feeling that you’re even though you might be physically present, your mind - and energy levels - are somewhere else entirely? This is the premise of ‘presenteeism’ - and thanks to the joys of COVID we’re experiencing something of a pandemic of this, especially ‘e-presenteeism’. Clinical psychologist and CEO of Relationships Australia NSW Elisabeth Shaw joins us to explain why this is happening, what it means for your mental health, and how to curb it. You can find Elisabeth online at the Relationships Australia NSW site here, and read her full article on presenteeism on Body+Soul 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.

Alexis Fernandez is someone who cares as much about her physical strength as her mental strength. She’s a Sydney-based trained Pilates teacher and personal trainer who also just happens to be undertaking a masters in neuroscience - which means she’s as obsessed with training your brain as she is training your body. She explores how the two sides of the same coin intersect in her popular podcast called Do You F*cking Mind, and has some sage advice for those thinking they can meditate their way to better habits… You can find Alexis on Instagram at @alexispredez 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.

If you loathe asking your flatmates, your family, your partner or heck, just even yourself ‘What should we have for dinner’ every night… this could be something of a magic trick. Sally Obermeder and her sister Maha Corbett both love to cook - but even they found the daily grind of cooking dinner each night was becoming not just a chore but something to avoid. So.. they created a way to cook a week’s worth of healthy and delicious mid-week dinner’s in just two hours. Sounds like wizardry, but they stand by their claim… You can find a copy of their latest book, Dinner’s Done, by Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett, $29.99 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.

Chiropractors nationwide have seen a marked increase in the number of back, neck and shoulder complaints since many Australians started working from home. The culprit? It’s not necessarily what you think. Andrew Richards, founder of the Well Aligned Cammeray clinic explains why it’s not just your at-home set up that may be to blame. You can find Andrew online here, or follow him on Instagram at @wellalignedcammeray 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.

Turia Pitt is a woman who needs no introduction to most Australians. On the eve of the launch her new book, we spoke to Turia about the eternal question - how do we get happier? She shares her own experience of happiness, what she learnt in the process of writing this - her third book, and also the daily habit she does without fail to put herself in the best mindset possible. You can find Turia on Instagram at @turiapitt, and you can find out more about her new book Happy & other ridiculous aspirations 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.

Some skincare ingredients gain what seems like cult status pretty quickly… but what does it all mean? And what will the products that slap these buzzy words on their bottles actually do for your face? Kelsey and Ali dissect one of the buzziest on the block, niacinamide and ask Instagram’s favourite skin scientist Lab Muffin to weigh in with her thoughts, too. 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. Something Old/Something New: Kelsey: Yuni Beauty Chillax Muscle Recovery Gel $24 at Sephora Ali: Oui Wave Spray, $20 for 50ml at Sephora, or approx $37 for 145ml at Net-a-Porter You can find Michelle Wong on Instagram at @labmuffin 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This woman did. Shannon Harvey decided to play guinea pig, and see if practising ‘mindful meditation’ every day, for a whole year, would deliver the mental calm and clarity she so badly needed. The results surprised even her. You can find Shannon on Facebook at @theconnectiondocumentary and 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.

In part two of our chat with Body+Soul cover star Jesinta Franklin, the new mum gets refreshingly honest about the need to admit we can’t do it all - and how dangerous keeping up the facade of ‘doing it all’ really is. Be sure to listen to yesterday’s episode with Jesinta to hear how her once-regimented exercise routine has changed… for the better. You can find Jesinta on Instagram at @jesinta_franklin 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.

Jesinta Franklin has worn many hats over the years - beauty queen, TV presenter, advocate and catwalk model, but it’s her new role as mum to six-month-old daughter Tallulah that has had the biggest impact on her life. In this first of our two-part series with Jesinta, she speaks frankly (see what we did there?) about how her once strict exercise and nutrition habits has been thrown out the window, and the ‘huge journey’ she’s been on with her sleep, and why it’s ok to say you’re not coping. You can find Jesinta on Instagram at @jesinta_franklin 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 breaking up with a mate the last frontier of boundary setting? We’re happy to end a romantic relationship when it’s not working, or leave a toxic job, but what of our platonic relationships? Dr Hannah Korrel thinks it’s time to apply that same sense of empowerment to our friendship circles too. Here, she outlines why we often don’t put ourselves first in a friendship, and how to tell if it’s time to say goodbye. You can find Dr Korrel at @nobullpsych on Instagram or online here. Her book, How to Break Up With Friends, $24.99, will be available here from October 7th. 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 colouring your hair something that should really be left to the professionals? That is the beauty conundrum we’re answering in today’s episode of Healthy-ish. We ask the experts, including Kelsey’s mum (you’ll see why!), if DIY box dyes are the cost-effective and convenient solution they appear to be. Curious? You can check out the at-home dye kits that we touch on from Melbourne’s BODA salon, here. Something Old/Something New: Kelsey: Ipsum Best Skin Cleansing Oil Balm $32, at Ipsum Ali: Weleda Stretch Mark Oil, $27.95, at Adore Beauty 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. 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 also pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook found 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.

Hands up if you struggle with meditation? It can feel in health and wellness circles that everyone’s espousing the benefits of meditation… but, let’s face it. It’s hard. Elise Catchlove is the founder of By Catchlove meditation school in Brisbane, and she believes that the Vedic form of mediation is a way into this inner calm, for all of us. You can find Elise Catchlove on Instagram at @bycatchlove 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you know if you’re eating just a little bit more than you should, or if you have a binge eating problem? Accredited practising dietitian and nutritionist helps us figure out the difference (because, let’s face it, with many of us working in close proximity to our fridges now, it’s a hard to know…), and also how we can get in touch with our appetite through intuitive eating. She’s been there, so she knows. You can find Lyndi Cohen on Instagram at @nude_nutritionist 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may not think that TikTok is where your average chiropractor hangs out. But Dr Cody Hanish is not your average chiropractor. The Sydney based practitioner and founder of Combined Clinics in Sydney’s Darlinghurst has a whopping 2.2M followers on the social channel - and all thanks to his somewhat mesmerising videos of joint cracking - or ‘adjustments’ as he calls them. If you’re suffering from an aching back, or stiff shoulders, he’s also got some very doable ways to stay agile and pain-free while working from home. You can find Dr Hanish in Instagram and TikTok at @drcody_dc 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On top of everything else, keeping your love life together during lockdown can seem like a low priority. Conflict resolution specialist Anne Marie Cade sees it everyday - helping couples navigate separation and divorce amicably. Here, she shares why we’re finding time at home with our partners so testing, but also the simple way we future-proof our relationships (and not just the romantic ones) through a simple daily habit. You can find Anne Marie 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laser hair removal is costly, time consuming and sometimes embarrassing, so is a DIY at-home solution the answer to all our hair removal woes? Perhaps…. Kelsey and Ali dive into the at-home treatment that is growing in popularity amongst Aussie women, and perhaps not just because of COVID. Something Old/Something New: Kelsey: Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock Glossing Oil $31.95 at Oz Hair and Beauty Ali: RMS Master Radiance Base AU $48 (launches 15th September) at Mecca 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, the glass really can be TOO full. Mindset coach Emily Chadbourne explains why being too positive can have serious knock-on effects to our mental health - not only for ourselves but also on those around us. Especially at this time. She also dives into the idea of mental fitness, and why reality is often our best bet. You can find Emily online here, and on Instagram at @emily_thatcrazysocalledthingcalledlife 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever feel a bit … foggy? Like your brain is stuck in a slower gear? Before you blame getting older, it might serve you better to look at what’s in your pantry or fridge. Dr Joanna McMillan is an expert on fuelling the brain to boost performance, memory and creativity, and what she has to say on brain-plate connection might make you rethink those sudoko puzzles. You can find Dr Joanna online here, find her on Instagram at @drjoannamcmillan, and if you’d like to do further reading, you can get her book Brain Food 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 insp follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elsa Pataky may be known in Australia as the wife of national treasure/our greatest export, actor Chris Hemsworth. But she’s actually more famous than her Thor-star husband in her home country of Spain. And we think the more that Australian gets to know this horseback-riding, yoga-loving mum of three, the more we’ll think of Chris as ‘Elsa Pataky’s husband’. We caught up with Elsa on set for her Body+Soul cover shoot in Byron Bay’s hinterland, and she was surprisingly candid about the chaos of motherhood, the realities of ageing, what self-care means to her now, and what the silver linings of COVID have been for herself, Chris, and her family. You can find Elsa on Instagram at @elsapatakyconfidential You can read the full cover story over at Body+Soul 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 insp follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily J. Brooks is a 27-year old Sydney-based author and journalist with a refreshingly positive outlook on love, despite what she calls the ‘dateability penalty’ that ambitious, successful women are burdened with. I asked the Emily how she came to this conclusion, and why the status quo is actually changing… for the better. Her book is out now (you can nab it here), and follow her on Instagram at @emjbrooks You can join the conversation or drop us a question in the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. Keen 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay with us… we’re not talking about shaving our legs. Dermablading - or face shaving - has been around for a while but it’s found renewed interest while we’re all at home more, thanks to coronavirus. After trying it for themselves, Kelsey and Ali have some firm views on this relatively easy at-home skin treatment. Are you game? 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. Something Old, Something New: Kelsey's pick: The Beauty Chef Glow Inner Beauty Essential, $65, at The Beauty Chef Ali’s pick: Trinny London Lip Glow, in Indi, $30, at Trinny London You can join the conversation or drop us a question in the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. Keen 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep: it’s something we have to do – so why do so many of us find it so hard. We chat to sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo about the most common bad habits she sees, and she explains the steps to the pre-bedtime, better sleep routine that has a 100% success rate with her clients. No counting sheep required. You can find Olivia on Instagram at @oliviaarezzolo Ask us a question, or just join the conversation, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. Keen 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our chat with Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, we move from movement to food. Specifically, how our relationship with food may have changed thanks to COVID. Steph and Laura both share their food philosophies, their COVID comfort meals, and Laura opens up about a time in her life when food represented guilt and deprivation. You can find the new KIC FIT programme online here, and follow the girls on Instagram too. Steph is at @stephclairesmith and Laura is at @laura.henshaw. You can join the conversation or drop us a question in the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. Keen 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw are the ever-smiling duo behind the Keep It Cleaner fitness and health online empire. The pair are based in Melbourne and so are currently in lockdown, and have spent much of that time working on the relaunch of their hugely popular KIC programme. We chatted to them about how they deal with lack of motivation, what gets them out of bed (when they really don’t feel like it) and the power of a killer playlist. You can find the new KIC FIT programme online here, and follow the girls on Instagram too. Steph is at @stephclairesmith and Laura is at @laura.henshaw. Drop us a question, or just join in the chat, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. Keen 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might know Osher Günsberg as the always smiling, slick-suited host of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, but the successful TV host has overcome some serious mental health battles to become the man he is today. On his Body+Soul cover shoot, we asked Osher to share why it’s important to share our lows - even more so than our highs, and how his wife Audrey was his secret weapon against ‘his sick brain’ His book, Back After the Break, is out now. You can find Osher on Instagram at @osher_gunsberg, and via his podcast Better Than Yesterday. You can join the conversation or drop us a question in the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. Keen 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve heard of blue light you probably know it’s not great for you if you’re trying to get to sleep. But it’s also can be harmful to your skin. Yikes. Especially given how much more time many of us are spending looking at our devices while at home. Kelsey – the expert here – explains exactly how bad it could be, and what you can do, and whether those blue light glasses are really worth the coin… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever tried a daily affirmation? Those who have, swear by this daily practice to help set their perspective for the day. Host Alison Izzo speaks to founder of The Affirmation Podcast Project Jessica Vander Leahy about how this seemingly simple habit can set you up for mental health success. You can find Jessica on Instagram at @jessicavanderleahy. You can find The Affirmation Project Podcast here. You can join the conversation or drop us a question in the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. Keen 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.