Uninterrupted

What can you do to supercharge your plate? Want to show your gut some TLC? How can you build a healthy relationship with food? Why is mental health so crucial to talk about?We chat about all this and more in the latest episode of Uninterrupted. Our guest is a clinical nutritionist, bestselling health author and founder of a multimillion-dollar wellness enterprise.When Jessica Sepel decided to turn her back on years of fad dieting and restrictive eating to study health science and nutritional medicine, she took the first step towards changing the course of her own life and the lives of tens of thousands of women around the world.After completing her studies, she founded JSHealth, which includes an online program, an app and a vitamin range to help people ditch dieting and live a healthy, balanced life. She’s also the author of three books, including The 12-Step Mind-Body-Food Reset which hit bookstores in September.Show notes:Jessica's Instagram @jshealthYour host is Jacqui MooneyWith thanks to special guest Jessica SepelYour producer is Denis DugganFor more from Women's Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus and womenshealth.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is doing our bit for the environment so important? What easy moves and eco swaps can we make that'll actually make a difference? Why are we all plogging every weekend – and what the heck is that anyway?Here to chat about all this and more, our latest guests are some of the most passionate and driven people we've met when it comes to sustainability and showing the planet some love. First up, Laura Wells. A presenter, model, climate activist and ocean lover, Laura uses her platform to advocate for social and environmental change. With degrees in biological science as well as law, she’s worked with the likes of Greenpeace, WWF Australia and The Boomerang Alliance, and is about empowering us all as individuals to make a difference. We also have Lottie Dalziel, who actually used to work on the digital team at Women’s Health. Alongside her day job with us, she launched two businesses. One of those is Banish, an online education platform and store selling eco-friendly products. Lottie was inspired to create it after taking on her own 31-day waste less challenge – something we’ll talk more about later. Earlier this year, she took the leap to focus on Banish full-time, so it’s great to catch up with her back at Women’s Health HQ.Show notes:Check out Laura, Lottie and Banish on InstagramRead up on the microplastic threat to Sydney HarbourGet composting with ShareWasteLearn about the Guppyfriend Washing BagHow to make your own make-up wipesPlogging – the fitness trend you need to try6 surprising facts you never knew about menstrual cupsFind out about Sea Cleaners organisation in Hawaii and New ZealandBrands that Laura and Lottie love for their sustainability efforts...Kit XFirst BasePatagoniaMount FranklinSunRiceFor more from Women's Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus and womenshealth.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a sad fact that women only orgasm 69 per cent of the time during sex, while men have a 95 per cent O-rate, according to Aussie research. Here to help increase the pleasure ratio is Nadia Bokody, a sex-positive journalist, media commentator and mental health advocate with “absolutely no concept of TMI”. She gets honest about how she went on a journey of sexual empowerment after the failure of her seven-year marriage, what women need to do to have the best sex ever, and why she believes it’s important that women learn to ask for what they want in the bedroom. Expect this episode to not only be uninterrupted but also uncensored as she chats to WH deputy editor Lizza Gebilagin about closing the orgasm gap between men and women.In this episode, we cover:·     The number one thing you need to do to improve your sex life·     What she learnt from having seven consecutive one-night-stands·     Why having sex will increase your productivity at work (there’s a study to back it up!)·     How to ask for what you want in bed·     How taking antidepressants affected her sex drive and the sex toy she brought in to help·     How becoming sexually empowered led her to becoming empowered in all aspects of her life.If you’ve been affected by the themes in this episode, book in for a chat with your GP. For support around body image issues and eating disorders, contact The Butterfly Foundation’s national helpline on 1800 33 4673 or email [email protected]. For mental health support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.Your host:Lizza Gebilagin, Deputy Editor, Women's Health Australia (@lizza_marie) Produced by:Denis DugganLizza GebilaginTo get in touch, check out @womenshealthaus and womenshealth.com.au. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! And make sure to share this episode with your friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up in the suburbs, trailblazer Emily Duggan never imagined that smashing lap times on a race track would become her destiny. But when a spark lit inside her, she made a promise to herself to follow her passion, no matter how many obstacles stood in her way.A rising star of the motorsport world, this 27-year-old powerhouse became the first female driver to race in the V8 Touring Car Series ­– now called the Super3 – in 2016, and also competes in the Toyota 86 Racing Series, clocking speeds of up to 230km an hour for a living. On a mission to shatter stereotypes in a sport that’s still heavily male-dominated, she’s recently become an ambassador for Dare to be Different, an initiative designed to inspire women in every aspect of racing. She’s a fierce advocate for equality and female empowerment, and believes passionately that every girl has the right to chase their dreams – regardless of their past, where they come from, or who tells them they can’t.In this inspiring and very honest episode, she shares the struggles and triumphs of following a path many believe is impossible, but having the bravery, self-belief and confidence to back yourself and do it anyway. She also talks openly about life, success, motivation, the incredible rise of Aussie women in sport… and the surprising reason she cranks up Christina Aguilera and Beyonce before every race.Show notes:Emily's InstagramDare to be DifferentFor more from Women's Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus and womenshealth.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While our latest guest is all about BS-free advice, she isn’t afraid to talk shit. As a dietitian and nutritionist with a focus on digestive health, Marika Day is here to educate and raise awareness about the gut.The timing couldn’t be better, really. Stats suggest that half of us complain of a digestive problem in any 12-month period. One in five Aussies struggle with irritable bowel syndrome, with women twice more likely to be affected than men. The gut has become one of the biggest areas in the wellness world, with bloating positivity now a social media movement, people knocking back kombucha, and everyone from Kayla Itsines to Karlie Kloss talking about gut health. Bill Gates is even investing in probiotic research.But, where does the hype end and the reality begin? And what steps will actually help you look after your gut? In this chat with WH features editor Alex Davies, Marika answers all this and more.Show notes:Marika’s InstagramBill Gates is investing in gut healthKarlie Kloss backs new probiotic brandLow FODMAP diet could help runners beat stomach issuesCan celery juice heal your gut?Yoga vs a low-FODMAP diet in patients with irritable bowel syndromeEverything you need to know about the FODMAP dietFor more from Women's Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus and womenshealth.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Half of the world get their period, so why does the topic still make so many of us cringe? How did we learn this “period shame” in the first place and what do we need to do to become more woke? These are questions Yumi Stynes is tackling. Yumi is a TV and radio presenter, and the co-author of a new book, Welcome to Your Period, which she dedicates to the “next generation of bleeders”. In this chat with WH deputy editor Lizza Gebilagin, Yumi discusses how period stigma follows us into our adult years, why we need to be more open about PMS, and what we can do to slay the shame (listen out for her #periodchallenge). Plus, she talks about the importance of self-care when speaking out against inequality and how giving up alcohol was the best decision she made.If you’ve been affected by the themes in this episode, book in for a chat with your GP. For mental health support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.For more from Women's Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus and womenshealth.com.au.Here are some interesting links from the episode:* Dolly Doctor Has The Most Accurate Health Advice Of All Magazines* Everything you need to know about menstrual cups* Period activism on Instagram* Kiran Gandhi, who ran the London Marathon in 2015 on her heavy period day, without a tampon* Yumi’s cookbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author. Mega-trainer. Body image advocate. Tiffiny Hall has been part of the Aussie fitness scene for over a decade. But, as you’ll discover in this raw, emotional and truly inspiring chat, there’s so much more to this ground-breaking powerhouse than just her black belt in Taekwondo. From battling it out on TV show Gladiators to helping people change their lives on The Biggest Loser, the founder of health and fitness program TIFFXO has long been known for her straight-talking, honest and warm approach. But when her first child, Arnold, was born almost two years ago, it led to an unexpected epiphany about the insane pressure society places on women to “bounce back” after pregnancy, and led to the kind of joy and strength she’d only ever dreamed on. Now, she’s on a brand new mission: Helping other women accept and love their bodies (and be a little kinder to themselves) every single day. In this episode, she shares the private health challenge that’s turned her into the fighter she is today. And talks openly about success, self-love, motherhood, motivation and how learning to exercise your “no” muscle could actually change your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you feel more energised every day? What’s the secret to unconditional confidence? Why are detox teas just the worst?We talk about all this and more with our latest guest, Lyndi Cohen aka the Nude Nutritionist. In addition to her work as a dietitian and author, she’s also a fierce advocate for body positivity and transparency in a world full of confusion about what it means – and takes – to be healthy and happy. After experiencing firsthand the impact of diet culture, she’s made it her mission to help us all look beyond the scales and live richer, happier lives for it. In this chat with WH Features Editor Alex Davies, Lyndi shares her body-pos inspiration, why there’s no such thing as “good” and “bad” foods, plus the self-care strategies she turns to in challenging times.Check out:Lyndi’s Instagram accountHer program Back to BasicsLyndi’s favourite body positive Instagram accounts:Jameela JamilI WeighAshley GrahamIf you’ve been affected by the themes in this episode, book in for a chat with your GP. For support around body image issues and eating disorders, contact The Butterfly Foundation’s national helpline on 1800 33 4673 or email [email protected]. For mental health support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.For more from Women's Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus and womenshealth.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chances are you have Samantha Wills’ creations in your wardrobe, but how much do you know about the woman behind the eponymous jewellery brand?Like the fact that this New Yorker actually hails from Port Macquarie, NSW, and was just 21 when she launched her jewellery at Australian Fashion Week. That she’s a sought-after speaker and runs a foundation to empower women in business. And that at one of the highest points in her career, she was struggling with one of the lowest in her personal life. Or, that Taylor Swift inspired her to speak up about being assaulted on a New York City street.As you’ll hear in this no-holds-barred chat with Women’s Health editor Jacqui Mooney, Wills went from selling her jewellery at Sydney’s Bondi markets to running a million-dollar empire with celebrity fans including Eva Mendes. Then, in August 2018 and after 15 years, she announced her decision to shut up shop. Tune in to find out why the entrepreneur walked away, how to trust your instincts, make life-changing choices and navigate the dark times. Plus, she shares her exciting new projects that’ll set the creative world alight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.