We all know that exercise is important for a healthy body and mind but who do you see and how do you get started when you want to choose the right exercise for your lifestyle? 

Tod Johnston chats with Perth Exercise Physiologist Damian Pavlinovich from Como Fitness.

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Emerge Australia has revealed that approximately 75% of an estimated 250,000 Australians living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are women.

Tod Johnston spoke with Anne Wilson, CEO of Emerge.

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Laughter Yoga is a combination of laughter exercises combined with yoga breathing. It’s an aerobic exercise program that anyone can do anytime and anywhere and Merv Neal is the man who practices it, he chats with Tod Johnston to share 10 tips to promote and sustain positivity. 

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A study led by an expert from The University of Western Australia has found a virus-killing nasal spray could be effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19.

Associate Professor Peter Friedland, from UWA’s Medical School speaks to Tod Johnston about the study.

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Private jetties and pontoons in the Peel Harvey region in WA are set to be the focus of an innovative fish habitat project as fishing conservation charity OzFish Unlimited launches their latest shellfish restoration project.

Tod Johnston chats to Steve Pursell, Project Manager WA at Oz Fish.

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Tod Johnston spoke with Dr Saul Karnovsky from Curtin’s School of Education, he says "Toxic positivity has emerged as a significant force in the lives of educators in Australia. The concept explains when school cultures centre on reinforcing beliefs and practices related to maintaining positivity, happiness, and optimism in the face of irrefutable evidence that organisational demands are eroding wellbeing."

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It’s no secret that the impacts of the pandemic have influenced the way we communicate with loved ones, with over a quarter (28%) of Aussies feeling worse at communicating since lockdown. With communication being one of the most important pillars of a healthy and happy relationship, ‘happy spouse, peaceful house’ is truer than we care to admit.

Tod Johnston chats with Louise Kerwin, Author of Whispers of My Heart.

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Researchers from Murdoch University have found that not being able to see someone clearly is no deterrent for a male suitor, whereas women prefer to err on the side of caution.

Tod spoke with Kortnee Evans, Researcher & Co-Author School of Psychology and Exercise Science, Murdoch University to understand this fascinating research.

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In 2015, Craig Hollywood pitched the idea of offering free haircuts to the homeless to the team at Westons Barbershop in Perth.

Calling it Short Back & Sidewalks, it has since grown into a national initiative that’s gone from strength to strength.

Craig HollywoodFounder and CEO of Short Back & Sidewalks and is the Recipient of WA Local Hero 2022.

Tod Johnston caught up with the community legend to hear more of his story and the incredible work he has been doing.

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There has been discussion around a new $3.3m Penguin Discovery Centre that will be built on Penguin Island in Rockingham replacing old facilities.

Concerns have been raised by scientists that the demolition of the old centre, and construction and placement of the new centre will contribute to the decimation of the remaining little penguin population.

Dawn Jecks is the convenor of the Save Rockingham’s Little Penguin campaign and she spoke to Tod Johnston about their campaign to save the penguins.

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