Uninterrupted

Do you tend to write-off all of your health and fitness goals at this time of year, because, you know, there are always so many dinners, catch-ups and Christmas parties? Kayla Itsines is here to keep you on track. Today, everyone’s favourite PT shares how we can stay fit and healthy this holiday season, minus any guilt, while still having lots of fun and eating all of the cake. She also shares her daily non-negotiables and how she makes sure she always prioritises these things above everything else.

This podcast was produced and hosted by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

With special thanks to: Kayla Itsines (https://www.instagram.com/kayla_itsines/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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Are you looking for ways to get more focus or more energy? Or do you want to stop stressing so much? And maybe even stop yourself from doing things that don't serve you? Basically, do you want to train your brain to perform at its peak? If that's a yes, you need to listen to today’s show as Women's Health editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin chats with Alexis Fernandez. Alexis is brain obsessed. She has a masters in neuroscience and loves talking about mindset hacks and brain health so much that she has a podcast on the topic called Do you F*****g Mind? and hosts a podcast series from Samsung Galaxy called Rule Benders, where she chats to guests who are breaking the mould.

In this episode, Alexis goes into the science behind why saunas are great for your brain, the benefits of nootropics and how you can build up your cognitive reserve. The cool thing is, her tips are simple and actionable, so you are guaranteed to finish listening to this episode with things you can start doing straight away.

This episode of Uninterrupted is sponsored by Samsung Galaxy Watch4.

This podcast was produced and hosted by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

With special thanks to: Alexis Fernandez (https://www.instagram.com/alexispredez/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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What does a holistic approach to post-breast cancer treatment look like? And how can we reduce our risk of cancer in the first place? These are the questions Dr Anh Nguyen answers. Not only is she a GP, she’s a surgical assistant to a breast cancer surgeon, and coordinates the Breast Cancer Survivorship Program at Specialist Breast Cancer Surgery in Melbourne.

Today, speaking with our commissioning editor Alex Davies, Dr Nguyen talks about the kind of support women need post-treatment – from the things you’d think of like clinical examinations and strength training recommendations to issues you might not help with painful sex, Plus, she shares the things we can do to minimise our cancer risk (cutting stress is a major one!) and why it’s vital we all become breast aware. 

Her top tip? It’s good to check your breasts when they’re “quietest”. Intrigued? Thought so. Over to Alex and Dr Nguyen.

SHOW NOTES: 

More about Dr Anh Nguyen – Specialist Breast Cancer Surgery

https://www.breastcancerspecialist.com.au/about/dr-anh-nguyen

The BreastScreen Australia program

https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/breastscreen-australia-program

Breast cancer information – Cancer Council

https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer

Breast check tips – Jean Hailes

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/breast-health/breast-checks

Heart problems in women – Jean Hailes

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/cardiovascular-health

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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It’s fair to say that having a decent sex life is important for many of us, so why is it that chatting about the topic is still taboo? On today’s episode, everyone's favourite psychosexologist, Chantelle Otten, is here to normalise sex chat, break taboos and answer your coital conundrums.

The author of a new book, “The Sex Ed You Never Had”, chats to our executive editor Kara Byers, about what we can do to feel more informed and empowered when it comes to our sex lives. Chantelle also explores pleasure, relationships, period sex, common misconceptions about sex and how she became a sexologist in the first place.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH executive editor Kara Byers (https://www.instagram.com/karabyers/) using the Blue Yeti microphone and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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When we speak with Stephanie Gilmore, she’s in Texas and just back from a 6am session practising aerial manoeuvres at a wave pool out there. That’s the thing about this seven-time world champion surfer: she never wants to stop learning, improving and having fun on her board – of which she has at least 60 by the way! 

The ocean is her happy place, after all, and surfing was her very first love – as she tells WH Commissioning Editor Alex Davies, it was the first thing she’d think about in the morning and the last thing before going to sleep. It’s this passion that’s seen her become one of the greatest and most iconic surfers of all time.

In this chat, Stephanie opens up about chasing that record eighth world title, her wellbeing non-negotiables, what we can all do to look after the ocean, and the magic of your discomfort zone.

Plus, the Roxy athlete gives her verdict on everyone’s favourite noughties surf movie Blue Crush. No, we’re not geeking out, you are. Let’s dive in…

SHOW NOTES:

Find Stephanie on Instagram @stephaniegilmore https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegilmore/?hl=en

Shop her new Roxy collection here: https://www.roxyaustralia.com.au/womens-collection-stephanie-gilmore/#?intcmp=rx_hp-stephgilmore-1up-131021

Stephanie Gilmore poised to pass Layne Beachley and become women’s surfing ‘GOAT’ at Lower Trestles – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/sep/09/stephanie-gilmore-poised-to-pass-layne-beachley-and-become-womens-surfing-goat-at-lower-trestles

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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“AJ Clementine always knew she was a girl. The problem was, she'd been born in a 'magical' shell that looked, on the outside, like a perfect little boy. In her teens, this conflict between her outer and inner selves exploded, igniting years of anxiety and panic attacks” (from her book blurb). Documenting her gender transition on social media saw AJ gain millions of followers as she became a passionate advocate for transgender rights and the celebration of gender expression.

In this chat with our junior writer Brooke Young, the TikTok superstar, model and author of a new book Girl, Transcending (Murdoch Books, $32.99) discusses everything from what it was like going to school where teachers didn’t know which bathroom she should use to having super supportive parents who encouraged her to explore her identity, and the daunting prospect of having gender confirmation surgery and the relief she felt when she had finally done it.

If you or someone you know needs support regarding any of the issues explored today, LGBTIQhealth.org.au is one good place to start and transcendaus.org is another for parents and carers who have a trans or gender diverse child.

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted and produced by WH junior writer Brooke Young, and executive produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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Lola Berry is one of the OGs of the Australian wellness scene, she's a nutritionist, author and podcaster who as you’ll hear shortly, takes a more lenient approach to clean living than most. In her new book - her 11th! - Fearlessly Failing (Affirm Press, $29.99) - she explores why failure is the best thing that can ever happen to you, seriously. Stuff ups may cause major cringe, but according to Lola, failure is something we should not only run towards but also embrace. Like big, warm hug vibes.  

In this chat, Lola not only talks about her own failures - from career mistakes to heartbreaks - she also opens up about her mental health journey and her new life in LA. She earns herself the moniker ‘the naughty nutritionist’ too.    

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH executive editor Kara Byers (https://www.instagram.com/karabyers/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn describe their meeting as “a bit of a love story”. The friends connected in their early thirties at a support group after their mums died suddenly. They’ve since created the podcast and Instagram community Good Mourning ­– that’s mourning with a ‘u’ – where they open up the conversation around grief in a candid and relatable way, with a lot of honesty, warmth and, yep, even humour. Sal and Im’s mission? To comfort and support others going through grief and loss, just like they are. In this chat with WH commissioning editor Alex Davies, they talk about grief as a taboo topic and why they want to give it a voice; advice for coping as well as supporting; dealing with “grief bombs” in the supermarket; and how their experiences have changed them – in positive ways, too. 

SHOW NOTES:

Check out the Good Mourning podcast here: https://www.goodmourning.com.au/ 

Follow them on Instagram: @goodmourningpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/goodmourningpodcast/)

For mental health support:

Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ or 1300 22 4636

Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or 13 11 14

Australian Psychological Society – Find a Psychologist https://www.psychology.org.au/Find-a-Psychologist

The 5 Stages of Grief by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: https://www.medicinenet.com/what_are_the_5_stages_of_grief_in_order/article.htm

Good Mourning Episodes mentioned:

Jo Zammit https://open.spotify.com/episode/2evm2DMdbLrEAf7hUESFHT 

David The Medium https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kcl70DWU6m5ygqJPbGk8s

Hope Edelman https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oBusMEvuQBab4GkzcuRTt

CREDITS:

This podcast was hosted by WH commissioning editor Alex Davies (https://www.instagram.com/adavies234/) and produced by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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Going through a very public divorce is tough. Having a baby in the pandemic is just as hard – if not harder. And staying fit as you go from your 20s into your 30s and then hitting 40 with all the life changes and extra responsibilities that come your way – well that’s a whole other challenge in itself.

But Jenna Dewan seems to be working it out. The actor, dancer and producer, who we all first fell in love with in the movie Step Up, has spent the past few years working on herself in order to create boundaries, reconnect with what she truly wants and find her power.

And now, at 40, life for Jenna is better than ever. Today she shares exactly how she got there. 

This podcast was produced and hosted by WH editor-in-chief Lizza Gebilagin (https://instagram.com/lizza_marie/)

With special thanks to: Jenna Dewan (https://www.instagram.com/jennadewan/)

For more from Women’s Health Australia, check out https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthaus/, https://www.womenshealth.com.au/ or find the print and digital editions of the magazine at https://www.womenshealth.com.au/subscribe-to-womens-health-australia-magazine.

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