The Wood Life

Four weeks ago, Sam set you a challenge to prioritise time for yourself. Now, it's time to check in. Did you manage to complete the challenge? Did you give up after a while? Did you even start it in the first place?

If you ever needed a pep talk, this is the episode to save to your favourites.

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A decade ago Taryn Brumfitt posted an unconventional before and after photo, which disrupted the diet industry, and since then, Taryn has created documentaries and programs to help women, children, and soon to be men, appreciate their bodies for what they can do, rather than what they look like. Taryn was recently awarded Australian of the Year, and through the criticism and backlash, she continues her mission, and brings her insight to The Wood Life.

Then, we’re tackling Winter wives tales… should you really ‘feed a cold, but starve a fever?’ or ‘gargle salt water to cure a sore throat’? Does chicken soup really have healing properties? Sam unpacks the origin of these wives tales and how much truth, if any, there is to them.

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Usually we preach that motivation can only be built with daily habits, and while that is true, there is one scientifically tested factor that can immediately change the way you train, your outcome, and even your chances of reaching a PB... it's music.

Sam will teach you how to utilise this to get motivated and make the most out of your training.

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Links:

• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-46266-w
• https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4649&context=uop_etds
• https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/psychology-workout-music/

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As the seasons change, so should our diet... Eating seasonally is beneficial for your body to thrive, but will also bring your grocery bill down. Nutritionist Nikki Hart outlines why we should be fuelling our bodies differently throughout the year, and gives her tips to how we can be adding extra vegetables to both our and our children's diets... even if they're fussy eaters.

Then, Sam is tackling another social media trend... the 12-3-30 treadmill workout across your social media feeds, but does it work? Is there a better treadmill option? Sam gives his thoughts, and tips for the most effective treadmill workout.

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If there was one thing you could do every morning that would give you a better chance of being healthier throughout the day, would you do it every day? There is one thing, that science says, works for resetting healthy habits daily.

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You may know Emma Hawkins for her social content, her children's clothing label Home Grown Kids, or even for the man she married, however you may not have heard this candid about her beautiful and busy life.

She opens up about struggling to find her identity as a new mum, why she doesn't believe in the perfect balance, and the non-negotiables she has carved out for herself. If she can't convince you to take 30 minutes out of your day for yourself, no one can.

Then, Sam gives you some tips to keep your fitness goals on track, even if you feel constantly struck down by illness in the winter months.

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The 80/20 rule encourages you to look at aspects of your life, and question where you can be using your time more effectively. It's likely 80% of your effective output comes from just 20% of your time.

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Our relationships have an impact of mental and physical health, whether they're romantic or platonic. Relationship expert, Dr Lurve dishes her top tips to creating lasting connection, overcoming self-sabotaging behaviour, and bringing the excitement back to long-term relationships.

Then, we're tackling the fitness challenge that is doing the rounds across social media, and answering the question... can a simple sit and rise test really test your mortality?

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Feel guilty when you take time for yourself? Avoiding it, can be detrimental to your productivity, motivation and health. Sam explains exactly why you need to be adding time for yourself to the top of your priority list.

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There is no one right way to parent. There is no one right way to feed your children, have them sleep, play, or how to show them love. Dr Preeya Alexander has worked with mums and bubs for years, and she is here to assure you, that yes, you are parenting right, even when it doesn't feel like it. After researching for her book Eat, Sleep, Play, Love she shares her tops tips for nurturing health kids in the first two years and beyond, and how we as parents, should be looking after ourselves.

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Then if you’ve ever had a sugary, salty, or carby craving, Sam breaks down what each of them mean and what your body is really asking for.

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