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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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27:38

Ditch busywork and stress in favour of productivity...

The Wood Life ·

2023/07/26

Endless to-do lists, constantly busy, and high achieving... Chelsea Pottenger knows this lifestyle all too well, however she turned her back on it almost a decade ago in favour of self-care and real productivity, and now she's helping others do the same. Chelsea will help you move past the guilt of self-care, and how you can best take of yourself to avoid burnout and be the best version of yourself. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life

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4:42

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: One simple trick to reset stress 🧘

The Wood Life ·

2023/07/23

Our lives are busier and more stressful than ever, but we don't have to feel tightly wound 24/7. Instead, there is one thing you can do, daily, that takes 2 minutes, to help you press reset on your stress levels. 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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24:55

Tired? Learn to get deliberately better sleep 😴

The Wood Life ·

2023/07/19

Feeling constantly tired? More sleep may not be the cure, it might be better quality sleep. Psychologist and sleep expert, Damon Ashworth joins The Wood Life to help enhance your sleep quality and feel the benefits throughout the other aspects in your life!Then, if you, or someone you know has experienced a personal tragedy or grief, and have struggled to get back into a workout routine, or to even get involved in light exercise, Sam is here to help. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or

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3:54

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Unlock your potential by...

The Wood Life ·

2023/07/16

Being rejected is a terrible feeling, that's why so many of us stay away from situations where this might happen. However, in doing this, we rarely leave our comfort zone and stunts our growth. Sam outlines why we should start embracing rejection, and how we can feel comfortable with 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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28:11

Juggling a balanced and diet and making the most of...

The Wood Life ·

2023/07/12

Sam's on a short break, so we're dipping into the archives to give you the best of nutrition! If it feels like there's a never ending list of ingredients to include daily for a balance diet, Sarah Pound, better known as Wholesomebysarah, can help! She breaks down what a healthy diet is, how you can achieve it and make it tasty for the whole family. Then, as we're in the depths of Winter, Nutritionist Nikki Hart outlines why we should be fuelling our bodies differently throughout the year, and gives

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6:12

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Removing negative relationships ❌

The Wood Life ·

2023/07/09

"We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with". Who are you spending your time with? Are these people adding to your life, or taking from it? Sam will help you identify relationships in your life you may need to be wary of, and how you can go about making positive change. 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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30:00

Unpacking stress and maximising brain power 🧠

The Wood Life ·

2023/07/05

With Sam on a short break, we're dipping into the archives to bring you some of our favourite conversations of 2023! Dr Joanna McMillan returns to teach us how to fuel our minds for better cognitive performance, and Dr Libby Weaver joins Sam to speak about stress and the invisible load and the impact it has on our overall health. 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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5:51

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: What are you really consuming? 📱

The Wood Life ·

2023/07/02

What do you want your life to look like? Does the way you're living to day reflect that? Does the content you consume reflect that? The conversations that you have? Sam encourages you to take stock in three pivotal pillars in your life, to determine what you are really consuming. 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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27:30

Amplifying traditional pilates and making it STRONG 💪

The Wood Life ·

2023/06/28

Sam's first ever pilates session was harder than he expected, regardless, he decided to amplify the traditional pilates session, by taking a Strong Pilates class. In this episode he is joined alongside Co-Founder and Director of Strong Pilates, Michael Ramsey to speak about the new low impact, high intensity version of pilates. Then, if you've never stepped foot in a gym, or you can't remember the last time you did, Sam gives you some tips if you're nervous to sign up! Have a question for Sam? Guest

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5:35

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Mid year check-in 📅

The Wood Life ·

2023/06/25

And just like that, we are halfway through the year. Remember those goals you set at the start of the year? It's time to revisit them, reflect on your achievements, and plan for the next 6 months. 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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27:54

Is alcohol a problem? Learning moderation and...

The Wood Life ·

2023/06/21

With Dry July just around the corner, have you ever considered going sober? Staying sober? or just moderating? Sober coach, Danni Carr joins Sam to speak about her own journey to sobriety, the affects of alcohol, and how to determine if you need to action. Then, if you've heard the term 'calorie deficit' associated with weight loss, Sam breaks down what this means and whether or not you need to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news

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5:20

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Overcoming the Monday blues 🌊

The Wood Life ·

2023/06/18

Find yourself waking up on a Monday, stressed, exhausted, and uninspired? Maybe it starts the night before, already dreading the week ahead on a Sunday evening. Sam gives his top three tips for overcoming the Monday blues and setting your week up for the best chance of success. 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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29:53

Understand your gut and heal your bloat 🎈

The Wood Life ·

2023/06/14

We're often told to 'trust our gut', but what happens if we don't understand what our gut is trying to tell us? Gut health expert Rachel Larsson joins Sam to translate what our body is trying to tell us, how we can balance our gut, and heal our bloat. To find out more about Rachel, visit her website rachellarsson.com.au/ To learn more about your gut, check out the Bristol Stool Chart HERE. Then, Sam gives his top four stretches to do before bed, for a better sleep, and to feel refreshed waking

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4:11

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Regain focus and replenish energy 🔋

The Wood Life ·

2023/06/11

12 months ago Sam spoke with 'The Iceman' Wim Hof, and since then, he has changed his morning ritual for good, and now, he wants you to do the same. Listen to Sam's chat with Wim Hof HERE. 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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29:10

How to deal with difficult people WITHOUT disturbing...

The Wood Life ·

2023/06/07

We are all capable of being difficult, most of the time we learn from our mistakes and try to do better. But sometimes the difficult people around us, won'[t change, won't compromise, and living a life with them in it, is challenging. Dr Rebecca Ray returns to The Wood Life to share her strategies of dealing with difficult people, and what we should do when we find ourselves being the difficult person. Then, Sam dives into The Wood Life inbox, and sheds some light on building muscle, and fitting in

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5:08

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Fake it til you make it ⚡

The Wood Life ·

2023/06/04

Confidence is not our ability to succeed, but our belief in our ability to succeed. The easiest way to believe in our ability, sometimes is to fake it. Sam teaches you his one foolproof trick to building confidence in any situation. 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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31:39

Navigating different parenting styles to create a...

The Wood Life ·

2023/05/31

Sam had every intention of speaking about raising resilient kids with parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson. However, it quickly became one of Sam's most honest and vulnerable conversations on The Wood Life to date. Justin helps Sam navigate the very common issue of having a different parenting style to his wife, Snez. How they can parent together more harmoniously, without having to change the way they parent. He also gives Sam sincere advice for strengthening a relationship with a child, who has a

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4:07

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Are you looking after yourself?

The Wood Life ·

2023/05/28

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. 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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26:30

Taryn Brumfitt's mission to help YOU embrace your...

The Wood Life ·

2023/05/24

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

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4:20

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Turn on music, turn up motivation 📈

The Wood Life ·

2023/05/21

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. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox

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