Women’s Health Australia Uninterrupted Podcast

Here's a not-so-fun stat that many of us may relate to: 69 per cent of women are currently stressed, according to a 2022 report by Liptember Foundation. That's just one reason we're excited about today's podcast guest. Mind coach Poppy Delbridge is on a mission to help people ease stress and live their best, most joyful lives. As well as drawing on the likes of manifestation, she's also an expert in tapping – a practice that involves physically tapping on certain areas of the body. You'll hear more about that in this episode, and you can dig even deeper via Poppy's new book ‘Tapping In: Manifest the life you want with the transformative power of tapping'. She even takes our managing editor Alex Davies through a short tapping exercise at the end of their chat.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.

Before interviewing Chris Hemsworth on the red carpet, making history as the first woman of Asian descent to be crowned Miss Universe Australia, or becoming a beauty ambassador for Swisse, Francesca Hung struggled with her identity. ⁠⁠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.

Explosive and heavy. That's how comedian and podcaster Em Rusciano describes her period. But the thing that annoys her the most about it is that she didn't feel like she had control of it until her mid-30s. Now, she tries to work with her cycle. She knows it isn't something you just “plug up and go” and rather she gives herself permission to do less when it is “explosive and heavy”.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As one of the first trainers on Kayla Itsines' Sweat app, and now with a 2.9 million following on Instagram, Kelsey Wells is making sure her message of empowerment reaches as many people as possible. She's doing it via her Redefine Fitness: Strength and Mindfulness program on Sweat as well as a podcast by the same name. “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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swimming has been Cate Campbell's life since she was a young girl. So what happened when the four-time Olympian took a break from the sport? Well, it's meant that she's had time to speak up about important health issues, like period management and the nerve damage she endured from having a contraceptive implant removed. But having a break also allowed Cate to reignite her passion for swimming with her goal now to compete in her fifth Olympics.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Henshaw is hitting the ground running in 2023. That's why, says the co-founder and CEO of fitness and wellbeing platform KIC, it's more important than ever to keep her cup full. What that looks like? Well, one thing Laura's trying her best to do is something we could all probably do with a bit more of – easing the self-pressure to do things perfectly all of the time.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.

It's been 29 years since Venus Williams made her debut on the professional tennis circuit, cementing herself as a sporting icon. She has seven Grand Slam singles titles to her name, 14 Grand Slam doubles titles alongside her sister Serena, and 49 career titles. She's also launched successful businesses – a plant-based superfood company, Happy Viking; full-service design company, V Starr; and EleVen by Venus Williams, an activewear brand that she's recently launched here in Australia. Though it might sound like she's reached the pinnacle of success in every endeavour, for Venus it's all about the process.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.

Chances are you're familiar with Lisa Messenger. This Australian entrepreneur is the CEO and founder of Collective Hub – a multimedia lifestyle platform that's now expanded to the US, with stores selling its motivational merch. She has authored and co-authored 24 books; shares her wisdom at events all over the world; and has a devoted community of 155k followers on Instagram. In this episode, our managing editor Alex Davies catches up with Lisa – who is also an ambassador for hair care brand Pureology – to dig deep on how to tap into creativity, getting people like Richard Branson to say yes to your ideas, and why it's great not to be the smartest person in the meeting room. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After spending years trying to live up to Hollywood's standards of the perfect body, and even battling a year-long eating disorder when she was 17, Hilary Duff decided to shift her focus to getting strong.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the last few years of dealing with COVID and lockdowns and the climate crisis and political instability and rising interest rates, it's so easy to lose hope.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there's one person who knows how to get us excited about food, it's chef, mum, author and MasterChef alumna, Sarah Todd. From sticking to an incredibly strict and regimented diet during her modelling days to now embracing a more balanced approach that prioritises variety and phenomenal flavours, the Wanderlust Wellness Activist knows a thing or two about how to nail nutritional dishes that taste amazing. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pia Muehlenbeck is the OG Aussie Fitfluencer. With two million followers on Instagram and 390,000 on YouTube, she's known for her hilarious reels and her impressive ability to lip sync viral sounds on Tiktok, and most recently, opened a holistic fitness studio called Change.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.

A new issue of Women's Health hit the stands on Monday featuring the incredible Anna Heinrich in Seafolly, so we thought it would be a good time to revisit the chat we had with her earlier this year where she talks about how putting yourself through immense physical challenges can help you break out of your comfort zone. I hope you enjoy it.---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.

Since the start of 2020, more and more Aussies have been looking to natural therapies to help with conditions such as pain, anxiety and sleep issues, even though the number of high-quality clinical trials on these therapies' efficacy remains limited.So why the rise in interest?One big factor: new online clinics have made it easier for people to connect with GPs who have a specialist interest in natural therapies to find out if they are eligible for treatment and if it is the right for them.In this episode, we chat with Harry Baird, general manager of natural therapies clinic Atlus, to talk about the rise of natural therapies in treating certain conditions, finding medical experts to discuss eligibility and the future of this health treatment.Now before we get deep into this topic, if you need any further information about anything we discuss in this episode, visit tga.gov.au and make sure you consult a health professional for advice.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.

Are you eating enough? That's the question we're asking in today's episode, which is all about fuelling your body and mind. Our guest is Marika Day, an accredited practising dietitian and a nutritionist, as well as the force behind fuelled – a new online nutrition and wellbeing platform in partnership with AIA Australia. In this catch-up with our managing editor Alex Davies, Marika reveals the surprising signs that you might not be eating enough; the power of small changes that all stack up; and how to fuel yourself to thrive through work days, workouts and everything in between.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 healthCREDITS: 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.

Here's a stat for you: up to 30 per cent of people in Australia have irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, according to Dietitians Australia. Research also suggests those with the condition have experienced an uptick in symptoms during the pandemic, thanks to all the changes brought about by these unprecedented times that have now become the norm. 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.

Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr is now the most dominant CrossFit athlete in history after being crowned Fittest on Earth for the sixth year, and while there were rumours that this year might be her last competing, Tia isn't done yet. 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.

Alcohol had long been a part of Danni Carr's world, from her early days growing up in central Victoria to her career as a gigging musician. Over the years, drinking impacted so many areas of her life – until one day she decided to team up with her husband and friends to go sober together. And it changed everything. Now, Danni uses her lived experience to help others, both through her work as a sober coach and as the host of the podcast How I Quit Alcohol. In this episode, I chat to Danni about her sobriety journey and the confronting moment that sparked a change. Plus, she gives practical strategies for addressing our relationship with alcohol, becoming a more mindful drinker, and navigating the sober – or sober curious – life.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.

This month, we're celebrating the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 coming to Sydney by highlighting a different player each week in September.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, we're celebrating the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 coming to Sydney by highlighting a different player each week in September.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.

This month, we're celebrating the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 coming to Sydney by highlighting a different player each week in September.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, we're celebrating the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 coming to Sydney by highlighting a different player each week in September.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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt like you were doing everything right to be healthier, and doing things that worked for you when you were younger, but no matter how hard you kept trying, you still felt blah?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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there's one thing we all deserve a bit more of in life: it's pleasure. And our guest today is going to help us get exactly that.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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the last two years, “survival mode” has been a constant state of being for Jesinta Franklin. But now, with a refreshed approach to her health and wellbeing, the Sydney-based model, businesswoman and Swisse ambassador has “come right”.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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever skipped the cooldown at the end of a gym class, or pushed through another workout when you're running on empty – guilty – this episode is for you. Because, friends, we're talking about recovery. Professor Shona Halson is a leading expert in the fields of sport performance and recovery, who has worked with the Australian Institute of Sport and the Australian Olympic team, as well as countless athletes here and internationally. She's also part of the expert team on Be Recovered – an immersive online course via the health app Benefit Pocket – that's all about the science and how-tos of recovery. Professor Halson talks to our managing editor Alex Davies about why prioritising recovery really is vital for performance and wellbeing, as well as how to make the strategies in the ‘recovery pyramid' work for you. Plus, she gives the expert lowdown on everything from ice baths and compression gear to those massage guns you've seen athletes and fitness pros using.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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the fittest humans on the planet are competing in the CrossFit Games. For Aussie athlete Kara Saunders, this year's Games will be her 10th. It's an incredible milestone, considering she didn't have much of a fitness routine before she discovered the sport.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're a fan of Luxe Listings Sydney, you'll know D'Leanne Lewis, the real estate agent boss who has dominated the industry over the past 20 years. In the Amazon Prime Video series we see the single mum of two kill it with the younger agents, while also bringing up two small humans and maintaining a good fitness routine.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rewind your mind back to 2020. No, not the first optimistic month but the moment we all realised the pandemic had taken hold of the world and our lives had changed forever in ways we were yet to know. It was during that time, quarantined in South Africa and far away from her family and friends in the UK, that actor Ella Balinska spent her days in an apocalyptic world overrun by zombies that were the result of a pandemic.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a couple of years now since Rebel Wilson completed her “Year of Health”, overhauling her lifestyle and making changes that have had a lasting positive effect on both her physical and mental health. Now if you've done the odd 12-week challenge in the past and then immediately slipped back into your old habits once the last session was over, you're probably curious about how Rebel has stayed so consistent over the years.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most of us came to know Brooke Blurton from The Bachelorette, when she made headlines around the world as the first Indigenous and openly bisexual woman to take the lead in the franchise's history. But as any one of Brooke's 200,000 followers will know, reality TV is merely a footnote in her life story. Growing up in the country town of Carnarvon on Kuwinywardu land, Brooke's childhood was one punctuated by tragedy. After losing her mum and nan at the age of 11, Brooke was forced to grow up quickly, adopting the role of carer for her younger siblings.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

**In this episode, we discuss suicide ideation and postpartum depression. If you are struggling or having suicidal thoughts or worried about someone you know, please call 000, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or ruok.org.au. If you or someone you know needs support for postpartum depression, visit PANDA.org.au.**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 HospitalPANDA National Helpline (Mon to Fri, 9am - 7.30pm AEST/AEDT) 1300 726 306CREDITS: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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are only a handful of trainers who can claim a following like Kelsey Wells. You may even be one of her 2.4 million followers on Instagram. Well this year, Kelsey launched a program on the Sweat app called Redefine Fitness: Strength and Mindfulness. Now I assumed that the program was based on the premise that strength training could be a form of moving meditation, like yoga, because that's been my own experience of it. But when I spoke to Kelsey while she was in Sydney recently, her explanation took our conversation to a very different place.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're in the midst of what's been called The Great Resignation, a time when an unprecedented number of people are leaving jobs they've unhappily put up with for years to pursue careers they've always wanted. Living through a pandemic has that kind of effect.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachael Finch has something personal she'd like to share. If you're one of her 298K followers on Instagram, you'll know it's been more than a year since the Kissed Earth co-founder and model had her explant surgery, a procedure to remove breast implants. But what Rachael hasn't spoken openly about in depth before is that removing her implants was the final piece in healing her relationship with her body. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sophie Guidolin calls herself a wellness advocate. She spreads the word on healthy living through her fitness app, The Bod and, her mindset brand, Flourished and Fulfilled. She's also the author of nine published recipe books and has a pretty impressive background as an International Federation of Body Building Pro Bikini competitor, who's won national comps and ranked top 3 in the world in the Arnold Classic back in 2014 and 2016.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you don't know Sam Bloom for her sporting feats – she's won two golds and one bronze at the World Para Surfing Championships and represented Australia in paracanoeing – then you might know her as the inspiration for the global hit movie Penguin Bloom.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We need to talk about periods more. That's the message from Isobel Marshall, Co-Founder of social enterprise Taboo, which she started when she was in high school with her best friend Eloise Hall. Taboo creates organic cotton pads and tampons with 100 per cent of net profits going towards fighting period poverty – an issue that affects menstruators worldwide.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 GebilaginFor more from Women's Health Australia, find us on Instagram, visit our website or find the print and digital editions of the magazine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Celebrity trainer Tiffiny Hall is about to have her second baby and, between the 3am feeds, nappy changes and lovely snuggles, she'll also be rejecting the ultimate BS idea - bounce back culture. There'll be no snapping back into shape and washboard abs/bikini body reveals after this pregnancy, just lots of realness about postpartum life and really listening to your body. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For as long as broadcaster Indira Naidoo can remember, her two sisters have always been by her side. With only a year between each of them, they were inseparable, almost like triplets. For almost 50 years, they shared every moment of their lives with one another. Until Indira's younger sister Manika took her own life. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Health editors get exposed to all the latest and greatest advice, research and experts. But it was one simple thing that changed the life trajectory of Women's Health Australia's editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin - which she picked up from human guinea pic Tim Ferriss - and that was doing one thing every day that scared her. It culminating in her having a mixed martial arts fight in a cage!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_marieFind 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you've been inside an F45 studio in the last 12 months, you'd instantly recognise Morgan Mitchell's face. But what you might not be familiar with is her story and how she had to reclaim her fitness for herself. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For most of her life, Anna Robards (née 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 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AFLW star Sabrina Frederick gives it her all both on and off the field. Whether she's representing her Collingwood Magpies family; boxing, running and doing Pilates in the off-season; or looking after her mental wellbeing, the powerhouse forward is all about living unapologetically and on her own terms. Her most exciting chapter yet? New parenthood, as she prepares to welcome a new addition to the family later this year. In this episode recorded in early March, Sabrina sits down with our commissioning editor Alex Davies to talk morning rituals, workout recovery, her footy journey, the power of representation – and how ditching your comfort zone can change your life. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Custard toast. Pesto eggs. Proffee – that's mixing protein shake with your coffee, by the way. These days we've got TikTok to thank for some of the biggest food and nutrition trends – from the weird and wonderful to the ones worth avoiding altogether. But, how can you work out which to try and which to swerve? Good question – and the reason we asked a top nutrition expert to join us on the podcast this week. The founder of Verde Nutrition Co, Chloe McLeod is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and Accredited Practising Dietitian who specialises in gut health, food intolerance and sports nutrition. She joins our Commissioning Editor Alex Davies to go through some of the biggest foodie trends on social media – including one that Lizzo loves – and how to make them work for you. SHOW NOTES: Find Chloe on Instagram @chloe_mcleod_dietitian and www.chloemcleod.com as well as @verdenutritionco and www.verdenutrition.coCREDITS: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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some of you might recognise Erin Barnett from reality TV shows like Love Island and I'm a Celebrity. 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's certainly something about hurdler Liz Clay. In the last year, Liz has become the second-fastest Australian hurdler of all time, had an undefeated domestic season and finished in the Olympic Top 10. Yet she says she's "not a natural born sprinter". So what is it? What's made her such an unstoppable force in the sporting world?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.---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--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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Australia's racing GOAT Madison de Rozario has won an insane number of medals - six Paralympic Games, 10 World Championships and two Commonwealth Games, she holds the world record for Women's 800 metres and has also had a Barbie “Shero” doll made of her. But that packed resume isn't the only reason why she's a GOAT and a badass, she's also a fierce feminist who tirelessly advocates for women in sport and brings attention to the double standard experienced by female athletes and the fact that, in the current world we live in, that double standard runs even deeper for para-athletes. 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.---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--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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Could you come back from your worst ever career moment to then put it all on the line two days later? That's what today's guest, Australian canoe slalom athlete Jessica Fox, did. And spoiler alert: she killed it. Jess is now the greatest paddler of all time – male or female – in her sport, and finished the last year with eight world championship titles. But it didn't come easy.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.--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--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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How did you sleep last night? If you answered that with a yawn, you won't be surprised to discover that a recent report by the Sleep Health Foundation found that more than half of Australian adults are suffering from at least one chronic sleep symptom that's affecting their ability to live a healthy, happy life. Or you might be one of 35% of women who report that they often or always are overwhelmed by thoughts when trying to sleep.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/insomniaCREDITS: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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There was a time when Cass Olhom could barely do a push-up on her knees and walking into a CrossFit style gym intimidated her. Now the rising star trainer of Kayla Itsines' Sweat app is showing people around the world how they can do power cleans, barbell rows, and overhead lunges all so that they can build their own strength through resistance training – and we're not just talking physical strength, we're talking mental strength too. Because there is something empowering about discovering over time that you are stronger than you thought you were.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.