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Growing up in the suburbs, trailblazer Emily Duggan never imagined that smashing lap times on a race track would become her destiny. But when a spark lit inside her, she made a promise to herself to follow her passion, no matter how many obstacles stood in her way.

A rising star of the motorsport world, this 27-year-old powerhouse became the first female driver to race in the V8 Touring Car Series ­– now called the Super3 – in 2016, and also competes in the Toyota 86 Racing Series, clocking speeds of up to 230km an hour for a living. On a mission to shatter stereotypes in a sport that’s still heavily male-dominated, she’s recently become an ambassador for Dare to be Different, an initiative designed to inspire women in every aspect of racing. She’s a fierce advocate for equality and female empowerment, and believes passionately that every girl has the right to chase their dreams – regardless of their past, where they come from, or who tells them they can’t.

In this inspiring and very honest episode, she shares the struggles and triumphs of following a path many believe is impossible, but having the bravery, self-belief and confidence to back yourself and do it anyway. She also talks openly about life, success, motivation, the incredible rise of Aussie women in sport… and the surprising reason she cranks up Christina Aguilera and Beyonce before every race.

Show notes:

Emily's Instagram

Dare to be Different

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While our latest guest is all about BS-free advice, she isn’t afraid to talk shit. As a dietitian and nutritionist with a focus on digestive health, Marika Day is here to educate and raise awareness about the gut.

The timing couldn’t be better, really. Stats suggest that half of us complain of a digestive problem in any 12-month period. One in five Aussies struggle with irritable bowel syndrome, with women twice more likely to be affected than men. The gut has become one of the biggest areas in the wellness world, with bloating positivity now a social media movement, people knocking back kombucha, and everyone from Kayla Itsines to Karlie Kloss talking about gut health. Bill Gates is even investing in probiotic research.

But, where does the hype end and the reality begin? And what steps will actually help you look after your gut? In this chat with WH features editor Alex Davies, Marika answers all this and more.

Show notes:

Marika’s Instagram

Bill Gates is investing in gut health

Karlie Kloss backs new probiotic brand

Low FODMAP diet could help runners beat stomach issues

Can celery juice heal your gut?

Yoga vs a low-FODMAP diet in patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Everything you need to know about the FODMAP diet

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Half of the world get their period, so why does the topic still make so many of us cringe? How did we learn this “period shame” in the first place and what do we need to do to become more woke? These are questions Yumi Stynes is tackling. Yumi is a TV and radio presenter, and the co-author of a new book, Welcome to Your Period, which she dedicates to the “next generation of bleeders”. In this chat with WH deputy editor Lizza Gebilagin, Yumi discusses how period stigma follows us into our adult years, why we need to be more open about PMS, and what we can do to slay the shame (listen out for her #periodchallenge). Plus, she talks about the importance of self-care when speaking out against inequality and how giving up alcohol was the best decision she made.

If you’ve been affected by the themes in this episode, book in for a chat with your GP. For mental health support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Here are some interesting links from the episode:

* Dolly Doctor Has The Most Accurate Health Advice Of All Magazines

* Everything you need to know about menstrual cups

* Period activism on Instagram

* Kiran Gandhi, who ran the London Marathon in 2015 on her heavy period day, without a tampon

* Yumi’s cookbook

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Author. Mega-trainer. Body image advocate. Tiffiny Hall has been part of the Aussie fitness scene for over a decade. But, as you’ll discover in this raw, emotional and truly inspiring chat, there’s so much more to this ground-breaking powerhouse than just her black belt in Taekwondo. From battling it out on TV show Gladiators to helping people change their lives on The Biggest Loser, the founder of health and fitness program TIFFXO has long been known for her straight-talking, honest and warm approach. But when her first child, Arnold, was born almost two years ago, it led to an unexpected epiphany about the insane pressure society places on women to “bounce back” after pregnancy, and led to the kind of joy and strength she’d only ever dreamed on. Now, she’s on a brand new mission: Helping other women accept and love their bodies (and be a little kinder to themselves) every single day. In this episode, she shares the private health challenge that’s turned her into the fighter she is today. And talks openly about success, self-love, motherhood, motivation and how learning to exercise your “no” muscle could actually change your life.

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How can you feel more energised every day? What’s the secret to unconditional confidence? Why are detox teas just the worst?

We talk about all this and more with our latest guest, Lyndi Cohen aka the Nude Nutritionist. In addition to her work as a dietitian and author, she’s also a fierce advocate for body positivity and transparency in a world full of confusion about what it means – and takes – to be healthy and happy. After experiencing firsthand the impact of diet culture, she’s made it her mission to help us all look beyond the scales and live richer, happier lives for it. In this chat with WH Features Editor Alex Davies, Lyndi shares her body-pos inspiration, why there’s no such thing as “good” and “bad” foods, plus the self-care strategies she turns to in challenging times.

Check out:

Lyndi’s Instagram account

Her program Back to Basics

Lyndi’s favourite body positive Instagram accounts:

Jameela Jamil

I Weigh

Ashley Graham

If you’ve been affected by the themes in this episode, book in for a chat with your GP. For support around body image issues and eating disorders, contact The Butterfly Foundation’s national helpline on 1800 33 4673 or email [email protected]. For mental health support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Chances are you have Samantha Wills’ creations in your wardrobe, but how much do you know about the woman behind the eponymous jewellery brand?

Like the fact that this New Yorker actually hails from Port Macquarie, NSW, and was just 21 when she launched her jewellery at Australian Fashion Week. That she’s a sought-after speaker and runs a foundation to empower women in business. And that at one of the highest points in her career, she was struggling with one of the lowest in her personal life. Or, that Taylor Swift inspired her to speak up about being assaulted on a New York City street.

As you’ll hear in this no-holds-barred chat with Women’s Health editor Jacqui Mooney, Wills went from selling her jewellery at Sydney’s Bondi markets to running a million-dollar empire with celebrity fans including Eva Mendes. Then, in August 2018 and after 15 years, she announced her decision to shut up shop. Tune in to find out why the entrepreneur walked away, how to trust your instincts, make life-changing choices and navigate the dark times. Plus, she shares her exciting new projects that’ll set the creative world alight.

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As the co-founder and creative director of P.E Nation, Pip Edwards has fast become one of the most influential women in the athleisure world. In just two years, the cult Aussie label has launched denim, menswear and yoga capsule collections; released two collaborations with Reebok (the first sold out in six hours) and won the coveted 2018 National Designer Award. But this success is no surprise when you consider the drive and passion of the woman at the helm. Since co-founding P.E Nation with business partner Claire Tregoning, Pip has blazed a trail in the fashion-meets-fitness space, and become the driving force behind workout wardrobes everywhere. But there's so much more to Pip than what you see on Instagram. Behind the photos is a woman who's been on as much of a journey as the label she lives and breathes. In this revealing podcast, we chat about fashion, fitness and female empowerment. What being a strong woman means to her. Plus how taking up pilates changed her life for the better.

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When you chat to mega-trainer Emily Skye, it's easy to forget she's estimated to be worth $36 million. That Forbes named her one of the most influential fitness stars in the world. That she debuted on the Australian Financial Review's Young Rich List in 2017. Or that she has Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on speed dial as one of her mentors. But despite her success, the Gold Coast entrepreneur is warm and real, both in person and on social media: whether she's opening up about food, fitness, mental health or her growing empire. Having given birth to her first baby, Mia, in December last year, Skye documented her entire pre- and post-pregnancy journey on Instagram, in an effort to change the conversation and empower other women. In this revealing chat, we talk life, business, body image… and how making your dreams a reality isn't as hard as you think.

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While she's best known for building the I Quit Sugar empire, there's so much more to Sarah Wilson than meets the eye. A New York Times best-selling author and journalist, she's published 16 books in 46 countries - including a high-profile book about her struggles with anxiety (First, We Make The Beast Beautiful) and a brand new book focused on zero waste, Simplicious Flow. But as you'll hear in this revealing chat, when she fell gravely ill in her mid-30s while working in the fast-paced media world, she threw in her all-consuming Sydney job, sold everything she owned, moved to Byron Bay… and ended up living in an army shed, trying to work out what to do with the rest of her life. Little did she know that one simple change (quitting sugar) she made for herself would lead to an empire of e-books and programs that have helped more than 1.2 million people give up the white stuff. But earlier this year, at the height of her success, Wilson decided to walk away from it all to focus on what truly matters, and her brand new charitable foundation. Tune in as these former magazine colleagues chat about what inspired Wilson's latest life U-turn, the causes she cares about, how to trust your instincts and know when it's time to make a change, even when it's controversial. And as she reveals her exciting new plans for the future.

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Want to turn your passion into a paying job? Then you need to listen to this eye-opening chat with e-commerce powerhouse Julie Stevanja. The creator of an e-commerce store for fitness fanatics, this trailblazing CEO has been credited with inspiring the ‘sports luxe' craze with her online activewear retailer, Stylerunner. Having created the site while living in London, it was born purely out of necessity, when this self-confessed yoga addict couldn't find the kind of on-trend gear she wanted to wear to her daily Bikram class. The site grew by almost 2000% in its first three years, generating a cult-like following around the world. Winner of Young Retail Entrepreneur of the Year and named in the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 in 2016, Stylerunner now delivers to customers in more than 100 countries. And the most amazing part of all? This incredible tech start-up went from side-hustle to success due to one crucial element. In this candid and inspiring chat, we talk about how to find your purpose, follow your passion, identify opportunity and turn that million-dollar idea into reality, while staying happy, healthy and balanced through it all.

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