The core seems to be the body's most misunderstood muscle group, so what is it and how do you actually strengthen it? Pilates and yoga expert Gail Abell explains all you need to know…
 
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For more on Gail’s studios, Upstate, see @upstate_studios or here, or their merch range Upstate Sport here. 
 
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How to know if you’ve got a strong core

Hosted by Felicity Harley, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday.  For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

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You can’t scroll Instagram without someone sharing their perimenopause story, but there’s still a lot of confusion. Hormone and gut nutritionist Christiana Velis answers the pressing questions. 
 
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You can find Christiana @christianavelisnutrition or see her site here. You can listen to her last Healthy-ish episode on gut health & hormones here. 
 
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On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 
In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are we so confused about perimenopause?

This year is a big year…for a lot of us. To help remind you why change is crucial for humankind and to help build skills to cope, we’re joined by best-selling author and change management expert Friska Wirya. 
 
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Find out more about Friska @freshbyfriska or via her site here. You can watch her TEDx talk here. 
 
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On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 
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The key to managing all the freakin’ change in your life (& the world)

Menstrual cycles and how they impact a woman’s ability to exercise is a hot topic in the research world, and Melbourne Vixens player Kiera Austin, who’s also nabbed a degree in medical science, discusses how she manages her periods around professional sport. 
 
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To hear today's full interview, where she shares how she bounced back from a major injury...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
You can follow Keira @keira_austin or catch her at the Melbourne Vixens here. 
 
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Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.
On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 
In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How a pro netball navigates training around her periods

With Nedd Brockmann on the cover of Body+Soul today, and it was a no-brainer to revisit our conversation from late last year. The ultra-endurance runner talked us through the idea of “showing up” - what it means to him and how we can build our mental muscle.
 
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To hear today's full interview, where he chats about being okay with feeling uncomfortable...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
You can find Nedd’s book Showing Up (Simon & Schuster, $34.99) here, follow him @neddbrockmann or see his site here. 
 
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Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.
On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 
In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthy-ish Revisited: Nedd Brockmann on how to show up

Yes, it’s our Friday ep and we’re chatting through the hottest topics in the health and wellness world. Joining host Felicity Harley is Healthy-ish producer Tabby Wilson. This week, they chat about new research linking ill-fitting sports bras to ACL injuries (see study here); importance of cardio for longevity (see story here); what to add to your morning coffee for health (see story here). Also, you can listen to the ep Felicity mentioned on the importance of steady-state cardio here. 
 
WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 
Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.
On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 
On YouTube: Watch Body + Soul TV here.
In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to know if you’ve got a strong core

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