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Gary Matthewson is not only Sam Wood's dear friend and personal trainer, but he is also an expert in strength training. Several-time 'Mr Victoria' and 'Mr Australia', Gary shares why it is so important, especially for women, to strength train every week. Don't be scared! Strength training isn't as intense or scary as you think it is! 

Then, if you're a new parents and struggling with finding the energy or motivation to get up and ...

This episode discusses issues such as self-harm, domestic and family violence, suicide and eating disorders that may be difficult for some listeners. If you need support, get in touch with Beyond Blue at http://www.beyondblue.org.au. If you're in an emergency or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on triple zero, or emergency services in your country. For support services outside of Au...

REPLAY: Food is the centrepiece of celebrations, it plays an important part in times spent with friends and family, and is how we fuel and nourish ourselves, but if we view food as a barrier for weight loss or we turn to it in times crisis or trauma, it can damage our relationship with it. Nutritionist and dietitian Marika Day, shares her tips to building a healthy relationship with food and how we can break the cycle of using is a...

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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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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 str...

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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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 ...

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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Sam Wood loves the one percenters or the two percenters that can help you improve your health and wellness. That is why he asked world-renowned bio hacker Lucas Aoun on the show to find out what bio hacking is, and what we can each do to be that little bit healthier. 

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