The Wood Life

Where does all of our time go? Sam may have the answer to that question, and he may be able to help you get back some of your precious time. No, it may not be the first time you've heard this, but it serves as a good reminder as we head toward the holiday season.

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Sarah Wilson exploded onto the scene with her revolution against sugar, but since then, any aspect of life that feels too big, and too overwhelming, she's taking on too! She speaks with Sam about her ability to make change feel sexy to the every day person, and how we can overcome our worries and thoughts of self sabotage, to accomplish big things.

Then, if you're feeling nervous about the holiday season breaking your exercise habits and healthy eating habits, Sam has some advice to help you break even this Summer.

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"You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with." If that's true, who are the people you have around you and are they serving you? Sam outlines the three people to keep in your inner circle, and the three people to avoid.

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Our body clock can be a huge contributor to our overall health, the body clock is more than just when and how we sleep, but our eating habits, exercise routine, and technology habits. Dr. Emily Manoogian from the Salk Institute in the US joins us to speak about resetting your master clock to balance your overall health.

Then, if you've ever found yourself sitting down at the gym, scrolling on your phone instead of continuing with your reps or program, Sam dishes some advice to keep you from falling into a mid-exercise slump.

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Past guests have outlined the power of kindness, and how it benefits those on the receiving end as much as those that are expressing kindness. Sam has looked into the other scientific benefits of kindness and just how many different aspects of your health it can improve. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

Want to find out more about studies around kindness?

• Journal of Integrative Psychological and Behavioural Science study
• Berkeley study by Christine Carter
• Emory University study

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We're constantly reminded about the foods we consume, and how the effects our mood, our weight, and our overall health, but what about what we feed our brains? Our mental diet, is just as important as our nutritional diet. Mental health researcher, Corey Jackson, joins Sam to outline how we can influence our wellbeing by curating a healthy mental diet.

Then, we're deep diving into exercise, as Sam answers your questions around when best in the day to exercise, how long for, and how often. He'll also give some tips if you're feeling any strains or pain during your workout.

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There are three traits that most successful possess, it doesn't involve waking up at 4am, or running a marathon before breakfast. Master these three traits, and you can succeed in aspect of your life. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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After a busy week in Sam's life, it's a great time to go back into the archives, and re-share Dr. Jodi Richardson's message about overcoming worry and anxiety in adults and children. Then, we're re-sharing some of your wins from this year. Have a health, fitness or wellness question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Imagine if there was a magic pill that could clear up your skin, give you energy, AND helped with weight loss. Well, it's actually not a magic pill, in comes in liquid form... water.

Water has truly incredible health benefits if you can get the recommended consumption. We've dug into the archives to remind you why you should be consuming water, and how much. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Every year there's a new health fad or diet, some stand the test of time, and others burn out as fast as they exploded onto the market. Nutrition research scientist, Dr Tim Crowe, joins Sam to break down some of the biggest health trends in recent years, and determines which ones we should align with, and which ones we should steer clear of. The results are surprising!

To find more of Dr Tim Crowe's work, visit his website thinkingnutrition.com.au

Then, if you've ever felt bored with your workout routine, Sam gives some simple tips to cure the boredom and get you excited about working out all over again. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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