The Wood Life

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REPLAY: The cost of living feels higher than ever right now and Nutritionist Shahna Sarpi shares her top tips to help you continue eating well without breaking the bank. 

Then, if you're a new parents and struggling with finding the energy or motivation to get up and workout, Sam can relate, he'll share his tips to staying active even when you feel completely spent. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.

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This week Sam Wood discusses how transformative it is finding the perfect morning routine for you and how important it is to stick to it. 

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It seems to be the secret ingredient hidden in everything we eat, it gives us energy only to take it away later, and gives us insatiable cravings. Sugar. It feels inescapable and a natural enemy of our diet getting in the way of healthy living, but in this episode, nutritionist Michelle Chevalley Hedge, explains the full effects of sugar, and how to live a low-sugar life, not a no-sugar life.

Plus, Sam answers questions around strength training around building muscle, the frequency of strength training in your routine, and weight training and pregnancy.

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Summer bodies are made in spring, but as soon as the sun comes out, the more we socialise! It can be very difficult to balance having fun, seeing friends, and going to festival season parties with honouring our own health and wellness goals. Sam Wood explains how you can still have fun and fulfill our social commitments while also keeping on track with your health and fitness goals.  

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Changing your career can feel scary! Reece Carter started his working life in health and wellness as a nutritionist. He is now a best-selling children’s author with a new book out called Lighthouse of Elston-Fright. Reece explains how he changed careers and how other people who are feeling stuck can change their careers as well.  

Then, Sam's going to tell you how and why you should be spending more time on your hobbies.

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Fear can be a useful emotion, it has kept us safe for centuries. But, fear can also hold us back from being who we want to be, and doing what we want to do. Sam Wood is here to provide you with tips on how to overcome your fears so that you can achieve your goals.  

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With summer coming in hot, don't forget to slip, slop, slap! Dr Adriene Lee, the President of the Australasian College of Dermatologists is here to remind us of the Dos and Don’ts for protecting our skin. Sam Wood will also ask Dr Lee how to get our skin checked and how often we should be checking our skin for melanomas.  

Then, Sam's going to (gently) tackle the TikTok trend that might be the answer to our exercise prayers: cozy cardio...

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Life can be stressful, and stress can increase our cortisol levels, which in turn can prevent us from getting into a rest and digest state. It can be a cyclical cycle. Sam Wood is here to share how you can lower your cortisol levels and feel better. 

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It feels like there has been a sudden increase in the number of people getting diagnosed with ADHD. But is that really the case? Matilda Boseley has written a book about her experience of getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. She joins Sam Wood to discuss her new book The Year I Met My Brain.    

Then, Sam's going to help you manage your PMS cravings without having to ditch the junk food completely!

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