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Women can do everything men can do, yes? Hell, yes. But that doesn’t mean that there are some types of exercise better suited to the female body. And vice versa. Lizzie Bland is a Bondi-based personal trainer and Pilates teacher, and the founder of Lean Bean Fitness, who has spent the better part of 10 years perfecting how to train the female body. Taking into account hormones and the effect of the menstrual cycle, her approach is not so much about what women can’t do - but when they can do it - for maximum results.    You can find Lizzie on Instagram at @leanbeanfitnessau and Lean Bean Fitness online here.   You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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December is stressful for many people, but especially so if you’re coupled-up. Dating expert, life coach and author Simone Milasas explains why the silly season has been coined ‘dump month’, the major risks to avoid - but also why it’s perhaps a blessing in disguise…    You can find Simone on Instagram at @simonemilasas online here.    Simone’s book Relationship: Are you sure you want one? is available now, here.    You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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We’re starting something a little bit new here... Instead of getting a bite-sized bit of our Something Old/Something New product recommendations each Thursday, we’re rolling them in to one big, bumper episode each month. These are the makeup, skincare, haircare, wellness products and treatments that have impressed us - and we’d genuinely recommend to a pal. Ie. YOU!    Please note, none of these product recommendations are sponsored - we’ll always tell you if something is part of a paid partnership. Old or new, we just really rate these things and that amid a sea of fluff, that they w-o-r-k.    Each Thursday, Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo (who, by her own admission, is no beauty expert) and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak (who, is a bonafide expert with years of experience speaking to experts) get together to try and crack the everyday beauty problems that plague us all.   Ali’s picks: Shiseido Synchro Skin Self Refreshing Concealer, $50, at Mecca, Kerastase Paris Chronologiste treatment, $65, at Frank Provost and Ere Perez Beetroot Cheek and Lip Tint, $34, at Mecca Kelsey’s picks: LashXtend Tubular Mascara, $28, at ModelCo, and Liberty Belle Rx Superstar SPF 50+, $65, at Liberty Belle   You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often labelled as a disease that affects men more than women. But film director, screenwriter and actor Kathleen Lee is proof it affects women too - but that diagnosis can be harder, or take longer. Playing the main protagonist in her film Sex & Death, Kathleen explores what the experience of being neurodiverse in a neurotypical friendship group, and how those with ASD manage those feelings of social isolation and confusion.    You can watch Sex & Death on SBS Viceland on November 23rd, 2020, as a feature length film.    You can also watch all six episodes of Sex & Death on Youtube here.    You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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The microbiome is certainly enjoying its time in the sun thanks to recent research pointing to the importance of good gut health. But with such interest, comes the trends and fads… which aren’t always so practical. Reece Carter is a Sydney-based practising nutritionist and naturopath, with a nose for sniffing out bullsh*t in the world of diets. He breaks down how to achieve good gut health naturally, and easily.    You can find Reece on Instagram at @herbnerdreece or online here.    You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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Think cycling, and you might think of MAMILs (not the furry kind). That is, middle aged men in Lycra. But world champion and ex-Olympian turned sports reporter Kate Bates is keen to turn those connotations around, especially for women. And especially for women who are pre- or postnatal. The founder of community bike-enthusiast platform Chicks Who Ride Bikes explains why cycling - either in the online world, or IRL - has many benefits for women, beyond just exercise.    You find out more about Chicks Who Ride Bikes online here, or on Facebook here.    Kate worked closely with digital cycling platform Zwift with their 12-week Baby on Board cycling programme. You can find out more here.    You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).   

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Say hello to Miss Universe Australia, 2020, Maria Thattil. The recently crowned Melbourne-based ex-government employee is ready to prove that beauty pageants aren’t just for girls that might be stereotypically pretty - but dumb (and that is, dumb in the mute sense of the word). The outspoken social justice advocate doesn’t fit the mould of a typical pageant queen, in the best possible way. Proud of her 160cm stature and Indian heritage, Maria is keen to use her platform to tear down the traditional standards of beauty that might prevent people like her from entering beauty pageants or public roles of any kind.    You can find Maria on Instagram at @mariathattil.    You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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Keratosis pilaris is not pretty. These hard to get rid of, red, pimple-like bumps can cover the tops of your arms (usually), but also your cheeks, thighs or bums (less common). If you suffer from this all-too common skin condition it can seem like there’s no cure. And there’s not. But there are some things you can do to dramatically help.    Each Thursday, Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo (who, by her own admission, is no beauty expert) and Body+Soul beauty editor Kelsey Ferencak (who, is a bonafide expert with years of experience speaking to experts) get together to try and crack the everyday beauty problems that plague us all.   Products to try:  Paula's Choice Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA, $40, at Paula's Choice, Paula's Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion with 10% AHA, $43, at Paula’s Choice, PCA Skin Body Therapy $105 at Adore Beauty, or Lanate Face & Body Cream $30 from Chemist Warehouse   You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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Did you know that approximately one in 20 Australians struggle with addiction each year, but only one in four seek help? Addition is an often dangerous set of behaviour that can be focused on a number of things or outside forces - food, alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex or even work. Dr Dan Lubman is a psychologist and the clinical director at Turning Point, an addiction centre in Melbourne. He lends his skills to helping others overcome their addictions. Because it IS possible, as a new documentary series on SBS called Addicted Australia proves.  If you think you might need help with an addiction, or know someone who might need help, please reach out to the below free resources and helplines:  Call the national national drug and alcohol on: 1800 250 015, or chat to someone online Counselling Online Call the national gambling helpline on: 1800 858 858, or head to Gambling Help Online Addicted Australia, premieres at 8.30pm on SBS on Tuesday 10 November. You can watch the trailer here.  You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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Accredited clinical nutritionist Brittany Darling sees this all the time. Especially post-COVID. And that is bloating. The good news? It’s something most of us can easily nix. But how? According to Brittany, the secret lies in not just what you eat but how you eat.   You can find Brittany on Instagram at @wholefoodhealing, or online here.  You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

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