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The Wood Life

iHeart Australia and Sam Wood

Sam Wood is here to make 2023 the best year of your life. Whether you"re looking to lose weight, find motivation or get ahead, The Wood Life will guide you on your journey. Along with Australia"s leading experts, Sam answers your health, fitness, and lifestyle questions. Catch new Wood Life episodes every Monday and Thursday. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here https://sayhi.chat/thewoodlife

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30:03

OCD isn't what you think it is 🧼

The Wood Life ·

2023/10/04

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder isn't just obsessively cleaning or a punchline we see in movies. More than half a million Australians have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, it is so much more common than we think it is and it doesn't always manifest in ways we expect. Author and OCD advocate Penny Moodie's joins Sam Wood to discuss her personal experience with OCD, what to look out for and how we can best support the people in our lives with OCD. You can buy Penny Moodie's book The Joy Thief now. If you

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4:50

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Importance of play 🎲

The Wood Life ·

2023/10/01

Play comes naturally to us as kids, but somewhere along the way we either stop prioritising play, or don't believe it's important as adults. In this motivational moment, Sam will inspire you to add some type of play and fun into your week, which will have you feeling excited and energised, just like when you were a kid. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:34

What to eat in Spring 🌼

The Wood Life ·

2023/09/27

Winter is over which means more sun, warmer weather and new fresh food in season. Nutritionist and nutrition research scientist Tim Crowe joins Sam to discuss how we can freshen up our diets and eat seasonally. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Tricking yourself to motivation 💪

The Wood Life ·

2023/09/24

You cannot rely on motivation to get yourself out of bed, and moving toward your goals every day. This can only be done by discipline and consistency... HOWEVER, there are some small physical and psychological tricks, that can help get that motivation flowing. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:23

The loneliness epidemic and its effects on your...

The Wood Life ·

2023/09/20

There’s a health crisis that is silently sweeping across the country, it's not heart disease, a chronic illness, or anything nutrition related... it's loneliness. Jemma Sbeg, a mental health advocate and host of Psychology of Your 20's and We Are Lonely, shares the harrowing reality of loneliness, but it's not all doom and gloom, Jemma shares how we can all pitch in to cure loneliness. Then, Sam gives some tips to add more protein to your diet, the best breakfast options for weight loss, and how to

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6:22

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Escaping the urgency trap ❗

The Wood Life ·

2023/09/17

Do you feel like you're constantly in fight or flight mode? That you're stuck in a wheel of urgent tasks? Life doesn't have to be moving from one urgency to the next, and Sam is sharing the organisational hack to spend less time doing urgent tasks, and more time doing the things you love, and inspire you. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:24

Over 50% of us are burnt out 🔥 Here's how to prevent...

The Wood Life ·

2023/09/13

Did you know over half of Australians have suffered from burnout in some facet of their life in the past year? Pretty scary stats - luckily, former journalist, author, and expert Annie Lawson is here to help you manage burnout, rediscover enjoyment, and increase productivity in your life. Then, we're going back to school with Sam and tackling the food pyramid! It's changed a lot since most of us were kids and the differences might surprise you... Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some

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5:02

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Spring in your step 🌱

The Wood Life ·

2023/09/10

Spring is finally here! It's time to make the most of the long days, sunshine, and extra motivation! Sam outlines his top ways to get a spring in your step to keep you crushing your goals! Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:55

When to eat and what to eat for a strong mind and body 💪

The Wood Life ·

2023/09/06

We have dipped into the archives to bring you the ultimate guide to fuelling your body for peak performance. Nutritionist, Andrea Zapantis makes the process of eating well simple! She shares her plan of what to eat, when to eat, and how that works in with our exercise and every day lives. Then, Sam answers questions to get the most of our workout, what happens when you get your heartrate up, how you should plan different workouts, and how to cool down. Have a question Sam? Send it to him here.See

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4:26

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: The Rule of Thirds ⚖️

The Wood Life ·

2023/09/03

Olympians use it, business leaders use it... And you should too! If chasing your dreams and goals feels like crap sometimes, you're doing the Rule of Thirds right. Sam Wood shares how this easy rule can balance and reframe how you approach your goals. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:33

Learn to cope with your grief and become more...

The Wood Life ·

2023/08/30

Grief and loss are a natural part of life but that doesn't mean you have to be overwhelmed by them forever. In this beautiful chat with researcher, author, and acclaimed public speaker Dr Lucy Hone, you'll learn an expert's way to take control of your grief and loss using scientific tools. Then, Sam wants you to keep your comfort food - without grabbing your phone and ordering takeaway! He's going to share how to keep it nutritious, budget-friendly, and most importantly, a comfort. Have a question

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5:52

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Healthy eating made easy 🍉

The Wood Life ·

2023/08/27

Eating nourishing and well-balanced meals isn't always easy. We're up against busy schedules and lack of inspiration with what to cook. Sam Wood is here with a motivational moment that will help us hack our healthy eating and make it easier. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:49

Exercise & your cycle: how to workout in sync with...

The Wood Life ·

2023/08/23

Find it hard to stick to your exercise routine? It could be because you are not working out in sync with your menstrual cycle. Period coach, menstrual cycle educator and speaker Jemma Lee joins Sam on The Wood Life to explain how best to exercise at different times of the month to work with our bodies and the menstrual cycle. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: How to juggle 🤹‍♀️

The Wood Life ·

2023/08/20

We are all busy and have a lot going on. It can be hard to not only keep on top of everything, but feel like we are doing a good job. Sam Wood is here with tips on how to successfully juggle in our day-to-day lives. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:36

Phone addiction? 📱 The science on why you need to cut...

The Wood Life ·

2023/08/16

Are you addicted to your phone? Us too! We all know spending a little too much time on screens is unhealthy, but Dr Kristy Goodwin knows the actual science behind the effects and it's... scary. Luckily, she's here to share easy ways to cut back without going off-grid and why digital detoxes don't really work. Then, if you're too busy for a workout but want to squeeze in some exercise, Sam's got some great (and slightly quirky) ways to do incidental exercise. Have a question for Sam? Guest

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5:18

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: How to hack your consistency 🥇

The Wood Life ·

2023/08/13

We know that motivation isn't what is going to achieve our goals, it's consistency. However, consistently exercising, eating well, and practising self-care, isn't easy, that's why Sam has created a way to hack consistency! Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:42

Is Ozempic really a weight-loss "wonder drug"? 🤔

The Wood Life ·

2023/08/09

You're seeing it everywhere on your socials. The celebrity weight-loss secret they won't own up to, influencers showing off svelte bodies, friends of friends posting incredible before-and-afters... Ozempic is a Type 2 diabetes and weight-loss medication that seems almost too good to be true! Sam's brought in gut and hormone nutritionist Christiana Velis to break it down for us. Then, if you feel like you've lost your way in winter, Sam's gonna get you ready to start spring with a kick... without

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4:58

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: The simple way to start...

The Wood Life ·

2023/08/06

By now, we are aware of the benefits of practising gratitude; it helps us stay in the present moment, its help us appreciate the parts of our life we usually would take for granted, leading to a better life. So, if you need some easy guidance to getting started, Sam shares his one simple trick. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:13

Find meditation boring? Learn to make it work for you 🧘

The Wood Life ·

2023/08/02

"Meditation doesn't need to be boring as shit" - is the life motto of meditation teacher and author, Caitlin Cady. We've all heard of meditation, most of us have probably tried it, but a smaller amount of us regularly practice it. If you've struggled to meditate, believe it's not for you, or haven't been able to stick to it, Caitlin Cady will change your mind and practice. Then, Sam is sharing an easy way to test your intensity throughout your workout... no, you won't need an expensive

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5:38

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Becoming comfortable with change 🍃

The Wood Life ·

2023/07/30

Change is uncomfortable, and the older we get, the more we avoid it. On the other side of change, usually is growth. So how can we get comfortable with change? It's like a muscle, and Sam shares his top tip for strengthening it. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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