The Wood Life

What we eat has a major effect on our body, brain, and energy, that's why getting our food right is so important. Whether you believe that you have a balanced, or one that needs a bit of work... Sam has one simple tip to better your eating habits, and get your excited to experiment with food. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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It's time to trust gut and learn to balance it with gut and hormonal nutritionist, Christiana Velis. Learn what gut health is, what role it plays in our overall health, and what foods we can introduce to keep it balanced. Then, if you've ever tried to help a loved with their health, but been rejected, don't worry, Sam has been there too, and he has some great tips to share! Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Find yourself tired even after a good night's sleep? Fatigue might be depleting your energy. Sam gives tips to recognise fatigue, and how to fight it and feel energised again. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Perfectionism can be seen as something that holds someone back, stops someone completing anything until it's perfect. Brownlow medallist and self-confessed perfectionist, Tom Mitchell outlines how his perfectionism has led to high achievements, discovering his limits, and finding gratitude. Then, Sam is getting to the bottom of fitness fads! Do Sauna suits work? What is barefoot running?And are stand-up desks worth the investment? Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here

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You set goals at the start of 2022 and then… life got busy. The good news is, it’s not too late to get your goals back on track! 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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Plunging into freezing cold water doesn’t seem like the ideal way to spend each morning, but cold therapies have proven health benefits. A man synonymous with cold therapies, is the Ice Man himself, Wim Hof. He’s managed to become the fittest, healthiest, and mentally aligned version of himself at 63 years old, and you can do the same. After this you’ll want to spend your mornings in icy cold water! Then, Sam unpacks what it takes to get marathon ready, and how to identify if you’re pushing it too hard, or not hard enough. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Staying motivated when it's cold, windy, and uninspiring is difficult, but throwing in the towel for the three months of Winter is worse. Sam is here to tell you why you don't need motivation, you just need to keep moving, and all you need is a Winter plan! Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Our obsession with looking healthy is making us sick. Cardiac surgeon, Dr Nikki Stamp speaks to Sam about the harmful trends and misinformation that have spread so far and wide, it's damaged our relationship with food and exercise. Dr. Stamp outlines what health is, what we should be doing to stay healthy, and whether or not red wine is actually good for our hearts... you'll want to hear to this! Then, if you're trying to sustainably lose weight in stubborn areas, Sam has some tips! Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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There are many parts of life that can cause us stress, work, relationships, finances, but a study by the Australian Psychological Society found one surprising common cause of stress. Sam takes you through finding the right balance between a healthy lifestyle and body, and a healthy mind. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Forget what you know about resilience! Neuroscientist, nutritionist and exercise physiologist, Paul Taylor is about to change the way you think about resilience forever, by redefining what it actually is, what we're doing wrong, and how we can build it in ourselves and the next generation. Then, if you're trying to stick to healthy eating habits, but your busy lifestyle just doesn't allow for the consistency you need, Sam gives his top tips to keep you on track! Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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