The Wood Life

It doesn't matter how healthy you eat, or how much you exercise, if your internal monologue is constantly putting you down and finding the negative, reaching your goals will never feel like enough. Sam explains how our thought process works, and by making a few simple changes, we can rewire it to turn that negative self-talk into self-acceptance. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Sabrina Frederick is a powerhouse on and off the field. After starting her career as a marquee signing for the AFLW in 2017, she has gone from strength to strength, but her success is no accident. Everything Sabrina has achieved, she has intentionally visualised and made a reality. She shares her tips on visualisation and how she overcomes the negative and limiting talk around her. Then Sam gives tips to help you stay on track with your healthy habits, even when you’re surrounded by people and influences that make you want to give in to temptation. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here

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Think you'll get around to listening to this podcast later on? That's the exact reason why you NEED to listen now! Sam explains how understanding why we procrastinate is the key to overcoming it. He gives a step by step guide to getting past our excuses to get things done! Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Being busy and being productive are two very different things. Australia's no.1 productivity expert, Donna McGeorge joins Sam to share simple tips to be more productive to give you back more of your time. Then Sam answers your questions around exercise, so if you've ever wondered if there's an optimal time of day to work out, this is a must listen. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Having an exercise buddy can be the difference between staying in bed, and getting up and moving, but as Sam explains, sharing that fitness journey with someone else does more than just get you out of bed... it can vastly improve your performance and help you reach your goals faster! Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Your chronological age may be increasing every year, but that doesn’t mean that your biological age can’t stay the same... or perhaps even go backwards! Damian Kristof joins Sam to share his knowledge around longevity, and how YOU can master the art of ageing well. And it's simpler than you might think. Sam also gives his tips on getting back on track when something unexpected throws you off course. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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We start, we struggle, we quit. Sound familiar? We can break this pattern to reach our fitness goals. Sam explains the four stages of learning to identify where we throw in the towel, and how we can persevere to smash our fitness goals! Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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With three kids at home, one on the way, and the external pressure to be perfect, Snezana Wood joins Sam to give us a peak behind the curtain of the Wood household, her current pregnancy and exercise regime, and leaves us with an exclusive… the name of future baby Wood. Then our favourite nutritionist, Shahna Sarpi is back in studio delving into different types of milk, explaining what a superfood actually is, and she’ll have you questioning what meals to heat up in the microwave.

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You don’t have to do it perfectly, you just have to do it. Sam explains why striving for perfection leads to burn out, and what we should be doing, both mentally and physically, to ensure we stay on track with our fitness goals. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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Do you quit before you’ve begun? Is your worst nightmare trying and failing? The fear of failure might be holding you back. Exercise scientist and host of the You Project, Craig Harper joins Sam to break down why we fail, why we shouldn’t fear it, and how to work past failure. Also, if you’re religiously counting calories, adding scoops of protein to your smoothies, or trading meals for shakes, you NEED to hear what Sam has to say before your next meal.

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