CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by senior content editor Sophie Howe and digital director Arielle Katos with sound editing by Cayle Reid and Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by senior content editor Sophie Howe with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we discuss what anxiety actually is, how to meet it head on, and why, for the most part, it's a normal and natural part of our lives.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we discuss the delicate postpartum years, the grip of anxiety attacks, finding a new identity at a young age outside of the Mormon Church and how, ultimately, fitness has been Kelsey's salve through it all.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world where perfect is often the benchmark, Ellie is asking us to appreciate what we have and realise that, in fact, we are all gloriously different. There is no normal.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this ep, Laura talks about childhood drive, life at school, panic attacks, indecision around motherhood and the normal unease of learning to be still.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this ep, the founder and CEO outlines 13 inner critic archetypes, gives tips on how we can work with them, not against, and ultimately how we can change ingrained patterns, most notably in the workplace.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this ep, the business owner, former model and mother gets frank about feeling overwhelmed in the boardroom, the cruel brilliance of 20:20 hindsight when it comes to parenting and what the future might hold.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this ep, the author, midwife, business owner and mother gets frank about slinging meals on the table, squeezing in gym sessions, the art of making small, cost-efficient changes and the camping fails that haven't dampened her enthusiasm for The Great Outdoors.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this ep, Alyssa Healy talks about leading from within, navigating grief, a sometimes-ships-in-the-night life with husband Mitchell Starc and the beautiful frustration of golf, among other things.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's how Rachael found warmth and 'home' in herself, husband, family and a new career, ultimately coming out of the haze and into equilibrium.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Her Instagram shows a grid of family, retriever, Pilates and composure. But, like all stories in life, it's taken hard work to get there: a sometimes confronting modelling career, a first business that didn't cut the mustard and, most importantly, an arduous but ultimately successful IVF journey.

Here's how Brooke Hogan took hits, misses and dives but has firmly landed on her feet.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She lost one leg at the age of three, has won 17 - yes, 17 - medals in swimming and is Australia's most decorated Paralympian.

But what's Ellie's biggest achievement? Beyond the joy of co-parenting her five-month-old son Felix, it's how humble, candid and lovable she is. Tune in to meet a woman who is a legend in more ways than one. 

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ex-Gladiator, author, tv personality and fitness trainer talks to head of brand for Women's Health, Scarlett Keddie, about postpartum repression, women supporting women and the power of a good Winston Churchill quote.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH head of brand Scarlett Keddie with sound editing by Evan Lawrence.

For more from Australian Women’s Health, find us on Instagram and visit our website.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH managing editor Alex Davies and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Jess Campbell.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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For a long time, her mental health was affected by not feeling like she truly belonged, like she was in "no man's land" as she didn't look "typically Australian" while also being disconnected from her Asian heritage. It's a feeling many first-gen Aussies will relate to but one that's not often spoken about or the affect it's had on mental health. It's why she's sharing her story so openly. In this episode, Francesca talks about how she made peace with her identity, the impact of exercise (and cold showers) on her wellbeing and why true beauty and wellness comes from within.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Jess Campbell.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the Boody ambassador makes the case for talking about our periods more, her experience of diagnosed with ADHD and autism in her 40s, and why she’s unlearning the shame around both.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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“Health is multifaceted. It’s emotional, mental, spiritual and physical,” she says. “We should look at our efforts in exercise and nutrition and how they play a role in our overall health and wellbeing. It is not about fad diets and quick fixes. That kind of rhetoric is tired as much as it is untrue. It’s time we stop using it.” 

In this episode, we revisit our chat with Kelsey from last year, on the importance of redefining the term ‘fitness’, why ditching the scales was important to her mental health but still allowed her to hit her goals, and how giving up and starting again is an important part of life.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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In this chat, the Avène skincare ambassador talks about her melanoma diagnosis and how getting her skin checked saved her life (and hopefully this is a reminder to get yours checked too!), she also chats about the impact of taking a break from sport, her ill-fated attempt at falling in love with running, and why her mantra is “be brave”.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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It’s an outlook that extends to her wellbeing approach as much as her work at the helm of KIC, which saw her named a finalist in 2022’s Women Leading Tech Awards. In this chat with our managing editor Alex Davies, Laura – also a cover star on our new February issue – shares her movement non-negotiables, how she’s reframing imposter syndrome and a few mindset shifts to help you take on the coming year.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH managing editor Alex Davies and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Jess Campbell.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode with our digital writer Jess Campbell, Venus opens up about manifestation, her daily wellness rituals, and the lessons she’s learnt along the way.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH digital writer Jess Campbell and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH managing editor Alex Davies and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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She admits in the January issue of Women’s Health Australia: “Because of my career path, I can’t help but be like, ‘I am on camera and actresses are skinny. It was horrifying.”

But now, Hilary says she’s proud of her body. “[I’m] appreciating my health, doing activities that make me feel strong instead of just bettering the outside of my body. Spending time with people that make me feel good and share similar views on health and body positivity and getting enough sleep and balance in my diet.”

One person who has helped her do exactly that is her personal trainer Dominic Leeder. In this episode, Leeder shares – in detail – how he helped Hilary Duff get into the best shape of her life and maintain it, so that you can too.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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But a study from Harvard University of nearly 13,000 people in their 60s shows that hope might be exactly what we need. The researchers discovered that those who had more hope throughout their lives had better physical health, fewer chronic health problems, less depression and less anxiety, and overall, a longer life.

That’s why on today’s episode, we’ve brought meditation teacher Caitlin Cady back on the show to help us rediscover that hope and talk about her new book, aptly titled, The Hope Dealer (Affirm Press, $35). In this chat, we cover topics like failure, burn-out and disappointments, and Caitlin shares how a little bit of hope or inspiration can be the fuel to help you make much-needed changes.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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In this chat with Women's Health digital editor Nikolina Ilic, Sarah shares her ultimate tips for making healthy food taste great, how anyone can uses spices to elevate their cooking, and her go-to dishes for the holiday season.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH digital editor Nikolina Ilic and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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Yet for Pia, through all her success, she grown to understand the importance of taking a step back, and prioritising the things that matter the most. In this chat with Women's Health Digital Editor Nikolina Ilic, Pia discusses how her approach to health and wellness has evolved over time, how she's been coping with the loss of her beloved family dog Museli, and why she's been focusing on making her content as real as possible for the next generation of young women.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH digital editor Nikolina Ilic and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For most of her life, Anna Heinrich has suffered from imposter syndrome. You wouldn’t know it from looking at her life from the outside, since she first entered the public sphere almost 10 years ago on the very first season of The Bachelor, where she met her now husband Tim Robards, with whom she shares a daughter, Elle, who is now almost 18 months old.

You also wouldn’t realise it either if you saw clips and photos of her running while on fire and generally beasting it through the challenges in this season of SAS.

But the former criminal lawyer, who recently gave up her career to become a full-time entrepreneur and work on her supplement brand Intu Wellness, says imposter syndrome has plagued her for as long as she can remember.

In this episode, she chats about how challenging herself physically and mentally, helped her to finally overcome it.

She also talks about the importance of sleep, exercise and nutrition in her wellness routine, and how surrounding herself by people who lift her up, has led to her living a life beyond what she originally thought was possible.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW NOTES:

Reach out to Butterfly (butterfly.org.au; 1800 33 4673) for support around eating disorders and body images issues 

Find Marika at fuelledbymarikaday.com and on Instagram @marikaday 

 Listen to Marika’s 2019 episode of Uninterrupted – all about gut health

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH managing editor Alex Davies and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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 If you’re nodding along right now, we think you’ll enjoy today’s episode. Our managing editor Alex Davies speaks with Dr Simone Peters, the founder of the Mind + Gut Clinic in Melbourne and a gastroenterology researcher at Monash University. She’s a leading expert in hypnotherapy that targets gut issues – known as gut-directed hypnotherapy – and is also the Head of Clinical Content at Nerva, a digital therapeutic that delivers a six-week program of the approach via an app. In this chat, Dr Peters explains what gut-directed hypnotherapy involves, how it works and the difference it can make. Plus, you’ll hear some top tips that all of us can use to look after our digestive health.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH managing editor Alex Davies and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I caught up with Tia from her home in Nashville to talk about creating her dream life, the mindset that got her there, plus the training, nutrition and recovery it takes to become the Fittest On Earth. 

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW NOTES:

Find Danni on Instagram @howiquitalcohol and at iquitalcohol.com.au 

Support resources: 

Alcohol and Drug Foundation https://adf.org.au/ 1300 85 85 84 

Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 1300 22 4636 

Lifeline Australia https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 13 11 14 

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH managing editor Alex Davies and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By the time Lauren Jackson retired due to injury in 2016 she was considered the greatest basketball player Australia had ever produced. She’s a four-time Olympic medallist, a three-time WNBA MVP and the only Australian player inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. But, it turns out, she’s not done yet. Early this year, Lauren, 41, signed with the semi-pro NBL1 Albury Wodonga Bandits, and in August she was named in the Opals squad for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup – a full 12 years after her last appearance in the competition.

In this episode, WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin chats with the iconic athlete about how she grappled with her demons to pull off a fairy-tale comeback, just by taking it one step at a time.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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At the age of 16, Canadian Kia Nurse was already playing basketball for the national team. By 20, she made her Olympic debut at Rio and became a global role model for women in the sport. But while her long-standing career has been one of accolades and triumph, it's also seen Kia navigate a number of setbacks, including an ACL tear that saw her side-lined for much of 2021's season. Never one to give up, though, Kia turned adversity into an opportunity for growth.

In this episode, the basketball star chats with our digital writer Jess Campbell on how her mental resolve helped her overcome injury, navigating the mental challenges of elite sport, and why she always makes time for family.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH digital writer Jess Campbell and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Jonquel Jones thinks back to growing up in the Bahamas, she recalls climbing mango trees at her grandmother’s house, and sneaking off to play basketball with her friends. But today, things are very different for the woman dubbed ‘the best player in the world.’ Rising through the ranks of basketball and eventually becoming part of the Bosnian National team, being a black, gay, woman in sport has meant Jonquel’s road to the WNBA has been anything but easy.

In this episode, Jonquel talks to our digital editor Nikolina Ilic about fighting for what's right, how she used fashion to express her true self, and always staying genuine no matter what life throws at you - because ultimately, after all this, that's the only thing she wants to be remembered for.

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH digital editor Nikolina Ilic and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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Ezi Magbegor is considered among the most exciting rising stars of basketball – whether it’s in the US, Europe or back home in Oz, where she celebrated a WNBL Championship win this year with the Melbourne Boomers. But it’s with the Australian Opals that Ezi will be going for gold at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 in Sydney later this month. And we can’t wait to see it.

Our Managing Editor Alex Davies caught up with the 1.93cm athlete, during her WNBA season with the Seattle Storm, to talk training priorities, playing with Lauren Jackson and the power of going at her own pace.  

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH managing editor Alex Davies and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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That’s the situation that Elle Macpherson found herself in when she met clinical nutritionist and naturopath Dr Simoné Laubscher. I’ll let Simoné get into the details of that meeting later in this episode, but here’s the teaser version: As she entered her 50s, Elle wasn’t feeling like her previously energetic self. By taking a holistic approach and looking at all aspects of her lifestyle, and the effects that perimenopause and menopause might be having on her body, they were able to turn it around. Now, they work together on Elle’s company WelleCo, where Simoné is a formulator, to spread the message to women everywhere.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the lifestyle changes that can help you feel healthier and more energetic, not just during perimenopause and menopause, but at any stage of life.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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Christine Rafe is a sex therapist and sexual wellness expert for Womanizer. In this episode we talk about how to better communicate what you want in the bedroom, and tackle the first step in your pleasure quest: how to discover what it is that you actually like. We also talk about what to do if you and your partner have different libidos and how to manage painful sex.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jesinta chats candidly about postnatal depletion, dealing with mum guilt and why five-minute workouts are her jam.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW NOTES:

Study mentioned: 'Microbes in gut might affect personality'

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH managing editor Alex Davies and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Kara shares how a conversation with her mum about going to the gym changed the direction of her life and how she hopes to set the same kind of example to her three-year-old daughter, Scotti. Plus, she delves into all the fitness, nutrition and recovery tips that have helped her – not only prepare for her 10th CrossFit Games – but feel healthier now at 32 than she did at 25.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, make that soon-to-be three small humans. At 50, D’Leanne – who is also Principal of Laing + Simmons Double Bay and Bondi Beach – is pregnant.

In this episode, she chats about becoming a success in a male dominated industry, falling pregnant at 50 and how she got her strength back after a tough period in her life.

SHOW NOTES:

If you're looking for a support group, visit https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/servicesandsupport

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin, with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cue: cortisol explosion.

At least that’s how I responded while I was watching Ella in the new Netflix series Resident Evil, streaming now.

As I watched her running and fighting from pandemic-originated monsters in the first few episodes, I wondered, how did she get fit for the role and how did she stay mentally fit while going through the very real anxiety of how COVID was affecting our world?

In this episode, I chat with the UK native, now residing in LA, about her love of spin and netball, how she finally started meditating and why she’s happy to be known for her action roles.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin, with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well today, we have someone who can answer part of that question for you. Jono Castano is the founder of Acero gym and a celebrity coach who has not only worked with Rebel, but with Rita Ora and Sir Richard Branson. In this episode, you’ll get to know a little bit about Jono himself, his personal approach to fitness and nutrition, plus his tips for helping you find your own lasting transformation. 

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brooke’s story is one that speaks to the power of resilience. After moving to Perth, she pursued opportunities and forged new friendships out on the footy field. And in the years since we’ve come to know Brooke through our TV screens, she’s become an advocate for mental health and continued to lead by example, proving that past experiences don’t have to define us. In this episode, she chats with Women’s Health writer Jess Campbell about her struggles with mental health, how she came to adopt such a strong attitude in the face of adversity, the power of sport to inspire change, and how her approach to health and fitness has matured over the years.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH digital writer Jess Campbell and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram @womenshealthaus, womenshealth.com.au or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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Chelsea Pottenger is a motivational speaker and accredited mindfulness & meditation coach. She has a new book out now, called The Mindful High Performer, and as the founder of EQ Minds, has worked with many of the world’s leading brands such as eBay, Google, Telstra, CBA and Macquarie Bank to improve team wellbeing.

This chat goes deep as Chelsea talks about her breaking point. At the same time, she shares so much of what she’s learnt while building herself back up that you'll feel so empowered by the end of our chat.

RESOURCES:

St John of God Burwood Hospital

PANDA National Helpline (Mon to Fri, 9am - 7.30pm AEST/AEDT) 1300 726 306

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of redefining the term ‘fitness’, why ditching the scales was important to her mental health but still allowed her to hit her goals, and how giving up and starting again is an important part of life.

If you or someone you know needs support for an eating disorder or body image issues, contact the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 or butterfly.org.au.

If you or someone you know needs support for postnatal depression, visit PANDA.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But what if you didn’t have to quit your job to turn your work life around?

Today’s guest suggests exactly that. And she has a wealth of experience to back up her advice. Aliza Knox has headed up sales for the APAC regions of Google, Twitter and Cloudfare. In 2020, she was named APAC IT Woman of The Year and this year, released a book in which she shares what she’s learnt over the past 40 years, called Don’t Quit Your Day Job.

In this episode she talks about how leaving a job prematurely won’t fix your problems and can lead to you facing the same issues once again in a new role. She explains how job crafting in your current role can bring major gains plus other mindset shifts that helped her build a successful career.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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In this chat, Rachael reflects on the “rollercoaster journey” of her body image issues, which began when she was 15 and led to disordered eating where she was over-exercising and under-eating. She explains how she’s internalised new beliefs about herself and learnt how to nourish rather than deprive or punish her body. This is why the mum of two is sharing her story now: she wants to help reduce the stigma of eating disorders and encourage others to seek help. 

If you or someone you know needs support for an eating disorder or body image issues, contact the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 or butterfly.org.au.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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But there was a time when Sophie was living the opposite of what she’d now call her healthy life. She was a single mum of two small boys, juggling two jobs to get food on the table, and her health had gotten to the point where her doctor told her she needed to make a change. And do it quickly.

Here, she talks about her journey from growing up in a family that didn’t encourage exercise to then winning national comps and having to unlearn some of the unhealthiest diet advice which she was taught in bodybuilding, and how she’s manifested the life she has now, where she’s sharing all she’s learnt about fitness, nutrition and mindset with people around the world. 

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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In 2013, Sam’s life changed dramatically when, while on holiday in Thailand, she leaned against a rotten balcony railing. As it fell away so did Sam, plummeting six metres onto the concrete below. The accident left her paralysed from the chest down.

Coming to terms with her new reality, Sam fell into a depression, grieving an old life and sense of self. Then, the unlikely arrival of an injured baby magpie – who the family called Penguin – helped her recover.

A lot has happened since we last spoke to Sam in 2019, but she continues to defy barriers in life and sport, inspiring people around the world to do the same. In this chat with our executive editor Kara Byers, Sam talks about what sport means to her, chasing a third title and what it was like to have her life given the Hollywood treatment.

In this episode we discuss suicidal thoughts. If you are struggling or having suicidal thoughts or worried about someone you know, please call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH executive editor Kara Byers and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin, with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram @womenshealthaus, womenshealth.com.au or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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You might not think it, but period poverty is also an issue that hits close to home. A recent South Australian report revealed that one in four young people struggle to get period products. Reasons include the cost, feeling shame and a lack of knowledge about what they need. 

In this episode, Isobel, who was named 2021’s Young Australian of the Year and is also a medical student, chats to Women's Health Managing Editor Alex Davies from her apartment’s balcony in Adelaide – sorry about the birds you can hear in the background – about the wide-ranging impact of period poverty and why it’s important we shatter period stigma. And if you’re curious about how she started a social enterprise so young, she also goes into that story too.

SHOW NOTES:

Find Isobel on Instagram @izzygmarshall and check out Taboo online and via Instagram @tabooperiodproducts 

Read Isobel's article on Women's Health: ‘Young Australian of The Year, Isobel Marshall, Wants To Talks About Periods’ – Women’s Health Australia 

Here's the recent South Australian report: ‘Menstruation Matters — The impact of menstruation on wellbeing, participation and school attendance’ – Connolly, H. Commissioner for Children and Young People, South Australia (2020) 

Find out more about Endometriosis on Jean Hailes 

Listen to our chat with TV star and author Erin Barnett on living with endometriosis 

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH managing editor Alex Davies and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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In this chat with our executive editor Kara Byers, Tiff shares all on her second pregnancy, how different it's been from her first with her four-year-old son Arnold - in which she suffered HG - as well as what's next for her fitness empire.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH executive editor Kara Byers and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin, with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine.

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In this episode, Indira talks to our executive editor Kara Byers about the impact her sister's death has had on her, which she writes about in her new book The Space Between the Stars (Murdoch Books, $32.99), her grief journey, and how she found solace and healing in urban nature, including an unlikely connection with a 100-year-old fig tree and looking to the night sky.

This podcast discusses suicide and death by suicide. If you are struggling or having suicidal thoughts call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH executive editor Kara Byers (https://www.instagram.com/karabyers/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/), with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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In this chat with Rachel Jay of the Rach Active Podcast, Lizza talks about how she began her fitness journey in her mum's lounge room doing Jane Fonda video workouts, the five more interesting health and wellness trends of the year and how facing her fears helped her fall in love with boxing.

This episode originally aired on the Rach Active Podcast and is republished here with permission.

SHOW NOTES:

Find WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin on Instagram, @lizza_marie

Find Rach Active on your favourite podcast player and follow her on Instagram, @rachactive_

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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Morgan was just 21-years-old when she made her Olympic debut in the 400m sprint at the 2016 Rio Games, cementing her place as one of Australia’s most promising athletic talents. But her success was marred by intense pressure. Comparisons to Cathy Freeman came thick and fast and though it looked like Morgan’s future success in the sport was all but guaranteed, she wanted to forge her own path.

In this chat with digital writer Jess Campbell, Morgan shares how she navigated body image pressures and comparison in the sport of athletics, what she’s learnt from the sport and how a female-driven team has made all the difference to her training and personal happiness. As Morgan will be the first to tell you, anyone who runs is a runner - regardless of your body shape or size. And here, she gives some tips on how to embark on a consistent running journey of your own, while recognising the importance of recovery and self-care.

SHOW NOTES:

Find Morgan on Instagram @morganmitch (https://www.instagram.com/morganmitch/) 

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH digital writer Jess Campbell and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/) with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine. 

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You also wouldn’t realise it either if you saw clips and photos of her running while on fire and generally beasting it through the challenges in this season of SAS Australia.

But the former criminal lawyer, who recently gave up her career to become a full-time entrepreneur and work on her supplement brand Intu Wellness, says imposter syndrome has plagued her for as long as she can remember.

In this episode, she chats about how challenging herself physically and mentally, helped her to finally overcome it. 

She also talks about the importance of sleep, exercise and nutrition in her wellness routine, and how surrounding herself by people who lift her up, has led to her living a life beyond what she originally thought was possible.

This podcast was produced and hosted by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

With special thanks to: Anna Robards (https://www.instagram.com/annaheinrich1/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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SHOW NOTES:

Find Sabrina on Instagram @sabzizzle (https://www.instagram.com/sabzizzle/) 

CREDITS: 

This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/) with additional sound editing by Abby Williams.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW NOTES: 

Find Chloe on Instagram @chloe_mcleod_dietitian and www.chloemcleod.com as well as @verdenutritionco and www.verdenutrition.co

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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But you might not know how endometriosis and PCOS has affected her life. Erin has a new book out, Endo Unfiltered (Murdoch Books, $29.99), and reading about how she was dismissed by doctors at the age of 14 when she first complained about her pain and swelling – doctors who kept insisting that she must be pregnant when she’d never had sex – and then the 16 surgeries she’s had since being diagnosed with endometriosis and PCOS, it felt important to share her story when so many women are suffering in silence.

Approximately one out of nine women are affected by endometriosis. On average, it takes 6.5 years to be diagnosed while many remain undiagnosed for longer. 

In this chat with Women's Health editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin, Erin talks honestly about how living with the chronic disease has affected her life, relationships and work. We talk about themes that women are broadly affected by, like the idea that periods are meant to be painful and we should suck it up and carry on, and the frustrations of not being listened to by healthcare providers. 

We also talk about sensitive topics, like emotionally abusive relationships, being okay with no being able to have a baby, but also her anger at the fact it’s easier to get cosmetic surgery than it is to get a hysterectomy for her endo. 

SHOW NOTES:

Endometriosis Australia: https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/

Endometriosis Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1544139309184531/

Australian & New Zealand Women With Endometriosis Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/425058554296380/about/

If you're the victim in an abusive relationship, call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visit https://www.1800respect.org.au/, for support.

CREDITS:

This podcast was produced and hosted by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

With special thanks to Erin Barnett (https://www.instagram.com/erin.alysha/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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The answer? Unshakeable self belief.

Which weirdly, is the kind of confidence we don’t hear women talk about much. And it’s why we’re featuring Liz as another bonus episode to celebrate International Women’s Day. From her incredible rise to the peak of Australian athletics, to her sporting performances, to her snappy social captions - Liz backs herself all the way. 

Here she chats with our executive editor Kara Byers about self-belief, celebrating big moments and why there's no ceiling to what she can achieve.

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The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 is #breakthebias. We’re being urged to work towards a gender equal world, one that’s also diverse and inclusive. Since becoming editor-in-chief, it’s been my mission to make sure we’re doing that in Women’s Health, because I understand what it feels like to not be represented. We’re not doing this perfectly by any means. It’s taking time, but that’s our aim. Pushing for gender equality is also why this week our podcast is dedicated to elevating women in sport, who often do not get the same recognition or coverage as male athletes. Like Paralympian Madison de Rozario says, “When we’re at a point where we don’t need to say ‘women’s sport’ that’s when we’ve actually achieved something. - WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin

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CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH executive editor Kara Byers (https://www.instagram.com/karabyers/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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On this special International Women’s Day bonus episode, Madison chats with our executive editor Kara Byers, about what we can do to help smash the double standard for all - so we build a world where people's disabilities become the least interesting thing about them and we don't need to say 'women's sport' anymore.

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The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 is #breakthebias. We’re being urged to work towards a gender equal world, one that’s also diverse and inclusive. Since becoming editor-in-chief, it’s been my mission to make sure we’re doing that in Women’s Health, because I understand what it feels like to not be represented. We’re not doing this perfectly by any means. It’s taking time, but that’s our aim. Pushing for gender equality is also why this week our podcast is dedicated to elevating women in sport, who often do not get the same recognition or coverage as male athletes. Like Paralympian Madison de Rozario says, “When we’re at a point where we don’t need to say ‘women’s sport’ that’s when we’ve actually achieved something. - WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin

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CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH executive editor Kara Byers (https://www.instagram.com/karabyers/) using the Blue Yeti microphone and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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In this special International Women's Day chat, you’ll learn how she reframes disappointments so that she keeps improving – and what she shares is excellent advice that you can apply to your own health, wellbeing or career goals – plus she talks about training around her menstrual cycle, her tools for recovery and how she loves a good ugly cry.

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The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 is #breakthebias. We’re being urged to work towards a gender equal world, one that’s also diverse and inclusive. Since becoming editor-in-chief, it’s been my mission to make sure we’re doing that in Women’s Health, because I understand what it feels like to not be represented. We’re not doing this perfectly by any means. It’s taking time, but that’s our aim. Pushing for gender equality is also why this week our podcast is dedicated to elevating women in sport, who often do not get the same recognition or coverage as male athletes. Like Paralympian Madison de Rozario says, “When we’re at a point where we don’t need to say ‘women’s sport’ that’s when we’ve actually achieved something. - WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin

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This podcast was produced and hosted by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

With special thanks to: Olympian Jessica Fox (https://www.instagram.com/jessfoxcanoe/)

Jessica Fox is also on the cover of the April issue of Women's Health Australia. Grab a copy here.

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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On the podcast today, we have Dr Sophie Bostock – a sleep expert and scientist who works with everyone from athletes to entrepreneurs to help them improve their shuteye. She joins our Commissioning Editor Alex Davies to talk about what to do if you’re staring at the ceiling at 3am; how to enhance your workouts by getting in tune with your body’s natural rhythm; as well as the strategies she swears by – including boring yourself back to sleep.

SHOW NOTES:

Find Sophie on Instagram @drsophiebostock (https://www.instagram.com/drsophiebostock/) and at thesleepscientist.com

To find out more about sleep apnoea: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sleep-apnoea

Want to know more about insomnia: causes, symptoms and different types: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/insomnia

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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In this chat, Cass, who also has a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, talks about how learning to get uncomfortable in the gym, helped her grow out of her comfort zone in other areas of her life, her simple secrets to setting goals and hitting them, plus how to fuel your workout sessions through your nutrition to get the best results.

This podcast was produced and hosted by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

With special thanks to: Cass Olholm (https://www.instagram.com/cassolholm/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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Here we get into some big stuff with Caroline, who's a mountain bike and BMX world champ and Olympian. She talks to our executive editor Kara Byers about what it's like to dominate in traditionally male sports, why rejection is a gift, what it takes to tackle your fears head on and succeed, and how actually, you don't necessarily need to find a role model or someone who's doing what you want to be - because you CAN be what you can't see. 

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH executive editor Kara Byers (https://www.instagram.com/karabyers/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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SHOW NOTES: 

Check out Steph and KIC on Instagram at @stephclairesmith and @keepitcleaner

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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In it, she talks about her pregnancy loss, how she and her husband Mark got through his experience of postpartum anxiety, and the way she’s navigating life through the pandemic. Plus:

·     What she’s learnt about herself from being forced to slow down during the COVID-19 lockdowns

·     The guided meditations she does with her kids

·     The journaling app she uses to do a daily brain dump

·     Why she thinks we need to move away from the term “miscarriage” and talk instead about “pregnancy loss”

·     Cultivating moments of self-care in her day (“They are fleeting!”, she laughs)

·     Tiger King (because, isn’t everyone?)

·     Letting go of our expectations of motherhood

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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 account

Her program Back to Basics

Lyndi’s favourite body positive Instagram accounts:

Jameela Jamil

I Weigh

Ashley Graham

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 support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au. For mental health support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Caitlin Cady is a recovering perfectionist-turned-meditation teacher, who admits her own obsession with overachieving was making her “more burned out than a roach in Snoop Dogg’s ashtray”. Yeah, she might live in Byron Bay but she’s not your usual meditation teacher. For one, she loves hip hop as much as she does Tibetan singing bowls. She also owns a bar in Byron and a street mag, and the reason we’re speaking to her today, she has a new book, Heavily Meditated: Your Down-to-Earth Guide To Learning Meditation and Getting High on Life (Hardie Grant, $29.99) out now, where she proves “Meditation doesn’t have to be boring as shit or narrated by an annoying looooong draaaaawn ouuuuut meditation voice”. And she’s done all this while raising three kids under the age of six. “It’s a straight up circus at my house!” she tells us.

So how does she do it all without letting her perfectionist and overachieving sides take over? Well, you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out.

In this chat, Caitlin covers:

·   How living imperfectly leads to a much cooler life

·   Why “change happens when you get fed up with your own b******t”

·   How she healed herself after suffering from eating disorders, depression and Lyme disease

·   A simple breathing meditation you can try

·   How to get into a flow state

Great sources she mentions in the chat:

·   Insight timer for guided meditations and timers

·   Be Focused pomodoro timer to get shit done

·   Caitlin’s website, caitlincady.com, for more meditation resources

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Why is self-compassion so vital? Is the life of a surgeon just like we see on Grey’s Anatomy? Can you actually die of a broken heart? Yep, the latest episode of our podcast Uninterrupted is a juicy one. Joining us at Women’s Health HQ is heart and lung surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp.

In addition to her work with patients as one of only 11 female heart surgeons in Australia, Nikki is a fierce advocate for female health. Not to mention the author of two books: Can you die of a broken heart? as well as her new one, Pretty Unhealthy: Why our obsession with looking healthy is making us sick, which investigates why, despite our love of all things wellness, our health as a society is declining.

She’s here to talk about all this and more, including why we need to show our tickers some love.

Plus:

·   The reality of life as a surgeon (you’ll never believe the TV show it’s actually like)

·   How to set goals in a healthy way

·   Simple strategies for taking care of your heart

·   How to be your own health advocate

·   Self-compassion and what positive body image really means

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Want to feel physically and mentally strong? Learn to genuinely love exercise? And see mistakes as precious learning opportunities, rather than something to fear? We talk about all this and more with our latest guest, actor, mother of three and all-round superwoman slaying in the wellness space, Elsa Pataky. From growing up as an only child in Barcelona, to getting her big acting break on the Spanish version of Beverley Hills 90210, this serious yoga-lover (who also speaks five languages) has always valued freedom and creativity over living life inside a safety net. After moving to Santa Monica to follow her career dreams, she struggled with loneliness and used exercise as a powerful tool to cope with some of her lowest moments. But when she met her now mega-star husband Chris Hemsworth, her dream of living a wild life surrounded by nature was finally realised. And, since swapping the bright lights of Hollywood for the chilled vibes of Byron, she hasn’t looked back. In this episode, the self-confessed fitness junkie chats to us about pretty much everything, including her secret to a happy marriage, the 80/20 rule that guides her health, and why she’ll never feel guilty for smashing three donuts in one go. She also reveals why she believes nourishing your body (rather than dieting and deprivation) the only way forward for a happy life. And how actually embracing failure can lead to life-changing personal growth. As she says in this candid chat: “You need to live every moment, including the ups and downs, and learn from them. The mistakes I’ve made in life got me to where I am today.”

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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It is anxiety-inducing.

If you’re feeling that too, We’ve dug out an interview with clinical psychologist and CEO of Smiling Mind, Dr Addie Wooten. We spoke to her when the pandemic first broke out for an episode called Your Head Needs A Break From Bad News. and her advice was great back then and works just as well now. Here she talks about how we can stay informed but why it’s also worth focusing on the good things in life for the sake of our mental health.

SHOW NOTES:

Your Head Needs A Break From Bad News episode

Smiling Mind app (https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app)

If you need extra support right now contact:

Lifeline (https://www.lifeline.org.au/) or 13 11 14

Beyond Blue (https://www.beyondblue.org.au/) or 1300 22 4636

CREDITS:

This podcast was produced and hosted by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

With special thanks to: Dr Addie Wooten of Smiling Mind

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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Or is it?

Imagine going to a make-up counter and discovering that out of all the foundation shades on the shelves, there was nothing that matched your skin tone? If you've been privileged enough to never have experienced this, it makes you feel almost invisible and left out. Like you don’t matter enough to be given an option.

In today’s episode, our commissioning editor Alex Davies speaks to two Aussies who know that make-up does have the power to change the world. Tali Mason and Shaanti Wallbridge became friends as kids, after their parents connected while adopting them from India to Australia. They’ve now taken their friendship next level, by going into business together as the founders of All Shades Matter Cosmetics. Their goal is to close the gap in make-up shade variety, specifically for people of colour; and to provide an inclusive foundation that caters to a diverse range of skin tones.

In this chat, Tali and Shaanti reflect on the struggles of finding foundation matches while growing up, and the impact that had on their confidence; as well as their passion for inclusive beauty and – above all – helping people to feel “thought of, validated and empowered”.

After all, as Shaanti says, “We’ve got a country that is so diverse and multicultural, why aren’t we catering for that?”

SHOW NOTES: 

Keep up with All Shades Matter over at https://asmcosmetics.com.au/ and @allshadesmattercosmetics on Instagram

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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This podcast was produced and hosted by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

With special thanks to: Kayla Itsines (https://www.instagram.com/kayla_itsines/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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In this episode, Alexis goes into the science behind why saunas are great for your brain, the benefits of nootropics and how you can build up your cognitive reserve. The cool thing is, her tips are simple and actionable, so you are guaranteed to finish listening to this episode with things you can start doing straight away.

This episode of Uninterrupted is sponsored by Samsung Galaxy Watch4.

This podcast was produced and hosted by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

With special thanks to: Alexis Fernandez (https://www.instagram.com/alexispredez/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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Today, speaking with our commissioning editor Alex Davies, Dr Nguyen talks about the kind of support women need post-treatment – from the things you’d think of like clinical examinations and strength training recommendations to issues you might not help with painful sex, Plus, she shares the things we can do to minimise our cancer risk (cutting stress is a major one!) and why it’s vital we all become breast aware. 

Her top tip? It’s good to check your breasts when they’re “quietest”. Intrigued? Thought so. Over to Alex and Dr Nguyen.

SHOW NOTES: 

More about Dr Anh Nguyen – Specialist Breast Cancer Surgery

https://www.breastcancerspecialist.com.au/about/dr-anh-nguyen

The BreastScreen Australia program

https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/breastscreen-australia-program

Breast cancer information – Cancer Council

https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer

Breast check tips – Jean Hailes

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/breast-health/breast-checks

Heart problems in women – Jean Hailes

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/cardiovascular-health

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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The author of a new book, “The Sex Ed You Never Had”, chats to our executive editor Kara Byers, about what we can do to feel more informed and empowered when it comes to our sex lives. Chantelle also explores pleasure, relationships, period sex, common misconceptions about sex and how she became a sexologist in the first place.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH executive editor Kara Byers (https://www.instagram.com/karabyers/) using the Blue Yeti microphone and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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The ocean is her happy place, after all, and surfing was her very first love – as she tells WH Commissioning Editor Alex Davies, it was the first thing she’d think about in the morning and the last thing before going to sleep. It’s this passion that’s seen her become one of the greatest and most iconic surfers of all time.

In this chat, Stephanie opens up about chasing that record eighth world title, her wellbeing non-negotiables, what we can all do to look after the ocean, and the magic of your discomfort zone.

Plus, the Roxy athlete gives her verdict on everyone’s favourite noughties surf movie Blue Crush. No, we’re not geeking out, you are. Let’s dive in…

SHOW NOTES:

Find Stephanie on Instagram @stephaniegilmore https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegilmore/?hl=en

Shop her new Roxy collection here: https://www.roxyaustralia.com.au/womens-collection-stephanie-gilmore/#?intcmp=rx_hp-stephgilmore-1up-131021

Stephanie Gilmore poised to pass Layne Beachley and become women’s surfing ‘GOAT’ at Lower Trestles – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/09/stephanie-gilmore-poised-to-pass-layne-beachley-and-become-womens-surfing-goat-at-lower-trestles

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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In this chat with our junior writer Brooke Young, the TikTok superstar, model and author of a new book Girl, Transcending (Murdoch Books, $32.99) discusses everything from what it was like going to school where teachers didn’t know which bathroom she should use to having super supportive parents who encouraged her to explore her identity, and the daunting prospect of having gender confirmation surgery and the relief she felt when she had finally done it.

If you or someone you know needs support regarding any of the issues explored today, LGBTIQhealth.org.au is one good place to start and transcendaus.org is another for parents and carers who have a trans or gender diverse child.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH junior writer Brooke Young, and executive produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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In this chat, Lola not only talks about her own failures - from career mistakes to heartbreaks - she also opens up about her mental health journey and her new life in LA. She earns herself the moniker ‘the naughty nutritionist’ too.    

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH executive editor Kara Byers (https://www.instagram.com/karabyers/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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SHOW NOTES:

Check out the Good Mourning podcast here: https://www.goodmourning.com.au/ 

Follow them on Instagram: @goodmourningpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/goodmourningpodcast/)

For mental health support:

Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ or 1300 22 4636

Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or 13 11 14

Australian Psychological Society – Find a Psychologist https://www.psychology.org.au/Find-a-Psychologist

The 5 Stages of Grief by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: https://www.medicinenet.com/what_are_the_5_stages_of_grief_in_order/article.htm

Good Mourning Episodes mentioned:

Jo Zammit https://open.spotify.com/episode/2evm2DMdbLrEAf7hUESFHT 

David The Medium https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kcl70DWU6m5ygqJPbGk8s

Hope Edelman https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oBusMEvuQBab4GkzcuRTt

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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But Jenna Dewan seems to be working it out. The actor, dancer and producer, who we all first fell in love with in the movie Step Up, has spent the past few years working on herself in order to create boundaries, reconnect with what she truly wants and find her power.

And now, at 40, life for Jenna is better than ever. Today she shares exactly how she got there. 

This podcast was produced and hosted by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

With special thanks to: Jenna Dewan (https://www.instagram.com/jennadewan/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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Credits:

This podcast is produced, edited and hosted by WH deputy editor Lizza Gebilagin (@lizza_marie)

With special thanks to:

Dr Ginni Mansberg (www.eskcare.com)

WH digital content manager Lauren Williamson (@laurenwilly)

WH features editor Alex Davies (@adavies234) 

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus on Instagram, womenshealth.com.au or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at isubscribe.com.au.

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Since retiring in 2018, the Rebel ambassador and mum of two is still making her mark on the game. She does media commentary, runs netball clinics, mentors other athletes and has even designed a netball clothing range. Last year, the Firebirds renamed their Most Valuable Player Award as the Laura Geitz medal, highlighting how Laura – or Geitzy – really is the ultimate MVP.

In this episode, Laura joins us to chat about epic netball rivalries, the wonderful chaos of parenthood and how what we see as a weakness can actually turn out to be our biggest strength.

Plus, we cover:

• Laura's earliest (and favourite) memories on and off the netball court
• What it’s like to play sport for your country
• Why it’s important to look to the past as well as the future
• The new workout she’s hooked on
• What having kids has taught her about health, judgement and her village

Credits:

Your host is Alex Davies @adavies234

With thanks to special guest Laura Geitz @ lmgeitz

Your producer is Jake Taylor

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus on Instagram, womenshealth.com.au or subscribe to the magazine. You can find digital issues at isubscribe.com.au.

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Credits

Your host and producer is Lizza Gebilagin (@lizza_marie)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus on Instagram, womenshealth.com.au or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at isubscribe.com.au.

If you need help with managing anxiety or depression, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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She has a new book out right now, Zen Mamas: Finding Your Path Through Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond (Ebury Illustrated, $34.99), which she cowrote with her friend Sarah Wright Olsen. And just like in the book, in our Uninterrupted chat, the mum to six-year-old son Bodhi, three-year-old son Forest and one-year-old daughter Poet; and 12-year-old stepson, Isaac, gets raw and honest. She talks about her pregnancy loss, how she and her husband Mark got through his experience of postpartum anxiety, and the way she’s navigating life through the coronavirus pandemic.

In this episode we also chat about:

·     What she’s learnt about herself from being forced to slow down during the COVID-19 lockdowns

·     The guided meditations she does with her kids

·     The journaling app she uses to do a daily brain dump

·     Why she thinks we need to move away from the term “miscarriage” and talk instead about “pregnancy loss”

·     Cultivating moments of self-care in her day (“They are fleeting!”, she laughs)

·     Tiger King (because, isn’t everyone?)

·     Letting go of our expectations of motherhood

Credits:

Your host is Lizza Gebilagin (@lizza_marie)

With thanks to our guest Teresa Palmer (@teresapalmer)

Your producer is Elissa Ratliff (@lizaratliff)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus on Instagram, womenshealth.com.au or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at isubscribe.com.au.

If you or someone you know are struggling with perinatal anxiety or depression, head to panda.org.au for support or call their national helpline on 1300 726 306.

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We hope you enjoy this new regular episode, The Drop In, which we'll be, uh, dropping in on the weeks between our regular chats.

Credits

Your host, editor and producer is Lizza Gebilagin (@lizza_marie)

With thanks to special guest Chloe McLeod (@chloe_mcleod_dietitian) and the Women's Health team

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus on Instagram, womenshealth.com.au or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at isubscribe.com.au.

If you need help with managing anxiety or depression, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Raised in a family of 14 in Broadmeadows, Melbourne, by an incredibly strong mother she still credits as her biggest inspiration, she went from playing against the boys to representing Australia in one of sport’s biggest arenas at 18 years old. But last year, she made a ridiculously tough choice, withdrawing from the AFLW draft in order to support her family, including wife, Isabella, and her sister, Vinny.

As she says in this raw, honest and uplifting chat: “It was either quit my job and play footy. Or play footy and quit my job. It was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make. But it was like a forced decision. Family’s got to come first, because footy doesn’t pay the bills.”

In this inspiring conversation with Women’s Health Editor, Jacqui Mooney, she opens up about resilience, marriage equality, surviving tough times, her secret love of high tea (thanks to sporting trailblazer and mentor Susan Alberti) plus her hopes and dreams for the future, including her current IVF journey. But most importantly of all, she shares a message of self-love and acceptance, regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation.

As she says: “Unfortunately, a lot of kids these days are getting caught up on who they think they have to be. But every single person (even identical twins) has something different about them for a reason. We don’t need to be clones of each other. Just be you, and bring out your beautiful uniqueness.” If you’re looking for positivity and a little life inspo, then you’ve come to the right place. Just press play!

Credits:

Your host is WH Editor Jacqui Mooney @jacqmooney

With special thanks to our guest @moanahope

Your producer is Elissa Ratliff @lizaratliff 

Come join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/womenshealthau/

Follow us on Instagram here: @womenshealthaus

Check out our website here: womenshealth.com.au 

Subscribe to the magazine at: subscribetoday.com.au

And don’t forget to leave us a rating and review!

Uninterrupted is part of the Pacific Podcast Network. To find more shows like this one, follow this

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This condition occurs where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found in other parts of the body, most often in the pelvis, and it can affect the reproductive organs. Symptoms can include bloating, bleeding, tiredness and pain around periods, during sex and going to the bathroom. Some women have no symptoms at all; others struggle all the time. Many suffer in silence, because of the misunderstanding, misdiagnosis and lack of awareness around this complex condition that affects one in 10 women.

That’s why Sophie became an ambassador for Endometriosis Australia, to try and help women just like her. We sat down, hot water bottle and all, to talk about her endo journey, the Summer Bay sisterhood and the power of a good workout. 

In our chat, Sophie also covers:

• Her surprising career before joining Home and Away
• The strategies that help her manage her endometriosis
• How she works to cultivate self-love and a positive body image
• Why she wants us all to talk more about female health

Credits:

Your host is Alex Davies, WH Features Editor @adavies234

With thanks to special guest Sophie Dillman @sophiedillman

Your producer is Jake Taylor

Links:

Endometriosis info and resources:

endometriosisaustralia.org – Endometriosis Australia

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/endometriosis – Jean Hailes

Nearly Half Of All Aussies Have Never Heard Of This Condition Affecting 1 in 10 Women – Women’s Health

(https://www.womenshealth.com.au/41-percent-of-australians-have-not-heard-of-endometriosis)

What is adenomyosis? – Jean Hailes

(https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/vulva-vagina-ovaries-uterus/adenomyosis)

What is Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? – Jean Hailes

(https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/pcos)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus on Instagram, womenshealth.com.au or subscribe to the magazine.

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So how does she do it all without letting her perfectionist and overachieving sides take over? Well, you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out.

In this chat, Caitlin covers:

·     How living imperfectly leads to a much cooler life

·     Why “change happens when you get fed up with your own bullshit”

·     How she healed herself after suffering from eating disorders, depression and Lyme disease

·     A simple breathing meditation you can try

·     How to get into a flow state

Great sources she mentions in the chat:

·     Insight timer for guided meditations and timers

·     Be Focused pomodoro timer to get shit done

·     Caitlin’s website, caitlincady.com, for more meditation resources

Credits:

Your host is Lizza Gebilagin, @lizza_marie

With thanks to special guest Caitlin Cady, @caitlincady

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus on Instagram, womenshealth.com.au or subscribe to the magazine.

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Yep, the latest episode of our podcast Uninterrupted is a juicy one. Joining us at Women’s Health HQ is heart and lung surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp.

In addition to her work with patients as one of only 11 female heart surgeons in Australia, Nikki is a fierce advocate for female health. Not to mention the author of two books: Can you die of a broken heart? as well as her new one, Pretty Unhealthy: Why our obsession with looking healthy is making us sick, which investigates why, despite our love of all things wellness, our health as a society is declining.

She’s here to talk about all this and more, including why we need to show our tickers some love.

Plus:

·     The reality of life as a surgeon (you’ll never believe the TV show it’s actually like)

·     How to set goals in a healthy way

·     Simple strategies for taking care of your heart

·     How to be your own health advocate

·     Self-compassion and what positive body image really means

Credits:

Your host is Alex Davies, WH Features Editor @adavies234

With thanks to special guest Dr Nikki Stamp @drnikkistamp

Your producer is Jake Taylor

Links:

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken-heart syndrome) – Harvard Health Publishing

(https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy-broken-heart-syndrome)

Nikki’s Instagram picks:

Dr Hazel Wallace @thefoodmedic

(https://www.instagram.com/thefoodmedic/?hl=en)

The Rooted Project @rooted_project

(https://www.instagram.com/rooted_project/?hl=en)

I WEIGH @i_weigh

(https://www.instagram.com/i_weigh/?hl=en)

3 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Tennis Stars Like Ash Barty – Women’s Health

(https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ace-your-way-to-the-top)

The ‘I Look Like A Surgeon’ movement – Dr Nikki Stamp

(http://www.drnikkistamp.com/i-look-like-a-surgeon)

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Credits:

Your host is WH Editor Jacqui Mooney @jacqmooney

With special thanks to our guest @elsapatakyconfidential

Your producer is Jake Taylor

Come join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/womenshealthau/

Follow us on Instagram here:

@womenshealthaus

Check out our website here: womenshealth.com.au 

Subscribe to the magazine at:

subscribetoday.com.au

And don’t forget to leave us a rating and review!

Uninterrupted is part of the Pacific Podcast Network. To find more shows like this one, follow this

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https://immersive.pacificmags.com.au/pacific-podcast/podcasts-home/

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Does the thought of your financial situation make you anxious? It’s not just you. More than half of women under the age of 35 find dealing with money stressful. It’s bad for our bank accounts but worse for our health with Danish researchers finding financial stress can lead to the early onset of poor cognitive function and increased inflammation, which contributes to chronic conditions. 

Not great, huh?

That’s why we asked Canna Campbell to be our latest podcast guest for Women’sHealth Uninterrupted. Canna is a financial advisor and the author of a new book Mindful Money (Viking, $34.99). She’s famous for making vids for her YouTube channel, SugarMamma.tv, encouraging women to find financial independence and practise what she calls ‘money mindfulness’.

In this episode, Canna covers:

·     What you can do to manifest money

·     How you can make more money with the money you currently have

·     Why you don’t need to give up your activewear budget to get control of your finances (it’s called “sanity money”)

·     What you can do to get rid of debt

·     The link between minimalism, mindful spending and mental health

·     How she had to let go of being the “perfect mum” with all the right stuff

·     How she built herself back up financially, as a single mum, after her divorce

·     Why you don’t need a heap of money to start investing. It’s less than you think!

For Canna, getting your finances into shape all starts with mindset. It can’t be forced.

“It's like me saying to you, ‘You’ve got to go on a diet or you've got to run a marathon.’ Unless you are genuinely connected to wanting to run a marathon, it’s going to be the most meaningless, soulless, boring, dull, depressing experience.

“When you look at your mindset, and look at ‘Why am I doing this? What's important? What are the things I'm going to gain? How's this going to help me?’, that’s when you start feeling really connected, and committed, and motivated, and inspired to make this shift happen.”

Credits:

Your host is Lizza Gebilagin

With thanks to special guest Canna Campbell

Your producer is Denis Duggan

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out @womenshealthaus, womenshealth.com.au or subscribe to the magazine. 

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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.

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While our 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 Instagram

Bill Gates is investing in gut health

Karlie Kloss backs new probiotic brand

Low FODMAP diet could help runners beat stomach issues

Can celery juice heal your gut?

Yoga vs a low-FODMAP diet in patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Everything you need to know about the FODMAP diet

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Today’s guest, ARIA-award winning singer Clare Bowditch, calls that voice Frank. When she was younger, she had to tell Frank to f*ck off quite often. Nowadays she has a more polite relationship with him, where a simple ‘no thanks’ will do, but it took her a long time to get there. In this chat with WH deputy editor Lizza Gebilagin, Clare gets honest about her struggles with mental health and the stories she shares in her memoir Your Own Kind Of Girl (Allen & Unwin, $29.99). We talk about the strategies that have helped her cope with anxiety, including more on Frank, how she learnt to love her body after going on her first diet at the age of 10, and how she turned her life around.

As she writes in her book, “What starts as a breakdown really can become the moment you look back on as a breakthrough, as the moment in which you started to live your own kind of life.”

Credits:

Your host is Lizza Gebilagin, @lizza_marie

With thanks to special guest Clare Bowditch, @clarebowditch

Your producer is Jake Taylor

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 support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au. For mental health support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Credits:

Your host is Jacqui Mooney, WH Editor

With thanks to special guest Sam Bloom

Your producer is Jake Taylor

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We talk about all this and more with our latest guest, who really needs little introduction. A trainer, speaker, entrepreneur and author with 20 books to her name, Michelle Bridges has been at the forefront of the fitness industry for decades. From teaching workout classes in leg warmers at school to training up a storm on The Biggest Loser and heading up one of the original online lifestyle programs – the 12 Week Body Transformation, which celebrates its 10th birthday next year. She has her own ranges of kitchenware, ready meals, fitness equipment and activewear.

Full disclaimer, though: this episode isn’t really about exercise. Sure, we’ll chat about Michelle’s workouts, fitness trends and the changes she’s seen over the years. But, we’ll also talk about the most crucial thing for building healthy habits, which is mindset – and Michelle’s strategies for looking after yours.

Plus:

• The power of saying no
• Her meditation revelation
• Her life as a parent
• The magic of finding your fuel

Credits:

Your host is Alex Davies, WH Features Editor @adavies234

With thanks to special guest Michelle Bridges @mishbridges

Your producer is Denis Duggan

Links:

Can a little self-care be better for the whole family? – Medibank

(https://www.medibank.com.au/livebetter/health-brief/health-updates/why-self-care-can-be-better-for-the-whole-family/)

The science behind meditation and mental health – Black Dog Institute

(https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/news/news-detail/2019/01/04/what-is-meditation-explained)

Why New Dads Need Paid Parental Leave – Men’s Health Australia

(https://www.menshealth.com.au/paid-parental-leave-campaign)

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Not great, huh?

That’s why we asked Canna Campbell to be our latest podcast guest for Women’s Health Uninterrupted. Canna is a financial advisor and the author of a new book Mindful Money (Viking, $34.99). She’s famous for making vids for her YouTube channel, SugarMamma.tv, encouraging women to find financial independence and practise what she calls ‘money mindfulness’.

In this episode, Canna covers:

·     What you can do to manifest money

·     How you can make more money with the money you currently have

·     Why you don’t need to give up your activewear budget to get control of your finances (it’s called “sanity money”)

·     What you can do to get rid of debt

·     The link between minimalism, mindful spending and mental health

·     How she had to let go of being the “perfect mum” with all the right stuff

·     How she built herself back up financially, as a single mum, after her divorce

·     Why you don’t need a heap of money to start investing. It’s less than you think!

For Canna, getting your finances into shape all starts with mindset. It can’t be forced.

“It's like me saying to you, ‘You’ve got to go on a diet or you've got to run a marathon.’ Unless you are genuinely connected to wanting to run a marathon, it’s going to be the most meaningless, soulless, boring, dull, depressing experience.

“When you look at your mindset, and look at ‘Why am I doing this? What's important? What are the things I'm going to gain? How's this going to help me?’, that’s when you start feeling really connected, and committed, and motivated, and inspired to make this shift happen.”

Credits:

Your host is Lizza Gebilagin

With thanks to special guest Canna Campbell

Your producer is Denis Duggan

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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 @jshealth

Your host is Jacqui Mooney

With thanks to special guest Jessica Sepel

Your producer is Denis Duggan

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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 Instagram

Read up on the microplastic threat to Sydney Harbour

Get composting with ShareWaste

Learn about the Guppyfriend Washing Bag

How to make your own make-up wipes

Plogging – the fitness trend you need to try

6 surprising facts you never knew about menstrual cups

Find out about Sea Cleaners organisation in Hawaii and New Zealand

Brands that Laura and Lottie love for their sustainability efforts...

Kit X

First Base

Patagonia

Mount Franklin

SunRice

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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 support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au. 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 Duggan

Lizza Gebilagin

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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 Instagram

Dare to be Different

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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 Instagram

Bill Gates is investing in gut health

Karlie Kloss backs new probiotic brand

Low FODMAP diet could help runners beat stomach issues

Can celery juice heal your gut?

Yoga vs a low-FODMAP diet in patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Everything you need to know about the FODMAP diet

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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.

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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

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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 account

Her program Back to Basics

Lyndi’s favourite body positive Instagram accounts:

Jameela Jamil

I Weigh

Ashley Graham

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 support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au. For mental health support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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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.

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