In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips dives into one of the most overlooked challenges facing modern mums: loneliness. You might be surrounded by people, at the school gate, at work, in your community, yet still feel disconnected. A quick scroll through any mums’ Facebook group shows just how many women are feeling the same way.

And here’s the truth: deep, meaningful friendships are one of the strongest predictors of long-term health and happiness, yet they’ve never felt harder to build or maintain.

To unpack this, Amelia is joined by best friends Di Edwards and Nicola Dale, who met over the back fence on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and later turned their heart-to-heart chats into the hit podcast Over the Back Fence. Together, they explore why so many mums are feeling lonely, what gets in the way of connection, and how to create friendships that truly nourish you.

About the guests:

Nicola Dale: Is the co-host of the 'Over the Back Fence Podcast,' reaching a global audience with uplifting lifestyle episodes from finance to relationships. With 34 years as an international cabin crew member, specialising in business and first-class service, she enjoyed also being a 'Sommelier in the Sky.' She also serves as a spokesperson for Aviation - CabinCrew on the Today Show Ch9.

Di Edwards is the co host of 'Over the Back Fence' podcast which began with best friends Di and Nicola, who turned their backyard chats into a growing movement built on connection, courage and purpose. What started as honest conversations about life has evolved into a platform that uplifts and empowers, especially women in business, through authenticity and storytelling.

Listen to Over the Back Fence Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2znMarI76c287By0IgKqGp?si=44800ef98b334d08 

Follow Di and Nicola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/ 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
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Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest:  Di Edwards and Nicola Dale                                                                                                      Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                                  Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
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