The Wood Life

"Successful people quit all the time... they just know what to quit and when." When we speak about successful, we don't often speak about the importance of quitting, Sam outlines how to identify when to persevere and when it's time to quit. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Rob Mills rose to fame during the first season of Australian Idol, since then he's graced Australian TV screens and had landed some of the biggest roles in musical theatre, now he's taking on the stereotype of the 'average Aussie bloke.' Rob breaks down why men struggle with vulnerability, how it impacts their health, and how we all have a role in making a change.

Then, Sam is hating and rating supplement stacks, 30 day challenges, and intermittent fasting. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Failure is uncomfortable and can prevent us from trying things that challenge us. But what if you leaned in to failure, and saw it as an opportunity instead? Sam speaks about the idea of 'failing forward', and how by embracing failing forward, you can achieve remarkable things. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Trigger warning: this episode discusses disordered eating.

GEM. Gratitude, empathy, mindfulness, it's the acronym that Hugh Van Cuylenburg lives by, and has taught to thousands of people, and by practising it, you can build resilience. You can learn more about Hugh at the Resilience Project website, and tune in to his podcast The Imperfects.

Then, if you struggled during winter, found it hard to keep an exercise regime, and are now struggling to get started again, Sam has some advice. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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What's the point of going after 'success' if we don't know what that looks like? Sam outlines why you should find your own definition of success, and how to pinpoint it. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Your daily habits may have more of an effect on your likelihood of achieving success than you realise. Everyday you may be engaging in bad habits, which are training your brain to get further away from what you want to achieve. Habit scientist, Dr. Gina Cleo, outlines what triggers a habit and how to break bad ones, and create healthier habits to get closer to achieving your goals.

Then, Sam answers your questions around the correlation between walking and weight loss, how to get into running, and alternative exercises when you're experiencing pain. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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If you wake in the morning feeling tired, or find yourself in an energy slump during the day, don't reach for another cup of coffee, try these energy boosting tips instead. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Our confidence can be the thing that makes us or breaks us, but it is something we can slowly build overtime, even if we feel as though we are riddled with insecurities. Aimee and Kat from The Psychology Sisters joined Sam and divulged some of their best tips to building confidence and overcoming negative self-talk.

Then, Sam outlines why we should be eating seasonal produce, and what is in season now that we're in Spring. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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With just three months until the end of the year, it's not too late finish the year strong! Whether you're lacking motivation to complete your goals, or haven't even started yet, Sam gives you a framework so you can achieve your goals by the end of the year! Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Alice Zaslavsky is on a mission to help children and adults learn to love vegetables! The author of 'In Praise of Veg' shares her tips on how you can get your children to choose to eat more vegetables, and why you should abolish the word 'fussy' from your household. Then, if you've made progress in your health and fitness journey, but felt unsupported by loved ones, Sam shares his advice to staying on track! Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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