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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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28:16

Recovery isn't just for athletes... here's why you...

The Wood Life ·

2023/03/08

Ice baths, heat therapy, compression... do we need any of this? Or is the 1% that only elite athletes need? Dr Shona Halson, professor at ACU, and consultant for the Australian Open and Nike, joins The Wood Life to speak about the spectrum of recovery, and the important role it plays on your body and mind. She will have questioning your own recovery practices, and inspire you to begin one if you don't already. To learn more about Shona's work and research visit the ACU website. Then, you may have

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5:21

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Avoiding the sunk cost fallacy ❌

The Wood Life ·

2023/03/05

Have you ever sat down to watch a movie, realised 20 minutes into it that you weren't enjoying it, but continued any way so the past 20 minutes didn't feel like wasted time? This is the sunk cost fallacy. Sam outlines how you can identify where you're falling into this trap in your life, and how to change it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:15

Your brain is unique... here's how to maximise it's...

The Wood Life ·

2023/03/01

Have you wondered why some people can grasp new skills faster than others? Why some people can learn languages quickly, while others are better with directions? Neuroscientist, Chantel Prat has been studying the uniqueness of our brains, and how all of us have neurological strengths that we can learn to harness. To learn more about Chantel Prat visit her website chantelprat.com/. To test your brain's balance, complete Chantel's brain games chantelprat.com/research.html. Then, we're talking exercise

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4:06

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: The power of a perfect morning...

The Wood Life ·

2023/02/26

Win the morning, win the day, by creating the perfect morning ritual. Sam shares his brand new non-negotiable ritual, how it's starting to improve his mood and day, and how you can integrate a small change into your life, that will start to make improvements to most aspects of your life. 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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27:07

How Layne Beachley crafted the mental fortitude of a...

The Wood Life ·

2023/02/22

You've seen Layne Beachley on podiums and breaking world records, but Layne wasn't born a champion and her success was not given to her on a silver platter. Her story of resilience and perseverance is nothing short of inspiring, and will motivate you to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Then, Sam dissects the popular proverb "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", and finds out it's origin and if there's any truth behind it. Find out more about Layne Beachley and her Awake Academy at

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4:35

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Identify your anti-goal and...

The Wood Life ·

2023/02/19

If we look at goals and motivational in motivational moments, then consider this your anti-motivational moment… Sam encourages you to take some time to look deep inside yourself and identify what your anti-goal is… here’s a hint, it will be the one things that feels impossible to give up. 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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30:15

Melanie the midwife's guide to a healthy pregnancy...

The Wood Life ·

2023/02/15

The rules are pregnancy are ever-changing, certain foods and exercises are blacklisted, and then later deemed safe, and others have always been thought to be safe, until they're not... Melanie Jackson, better known as Melanie the Midwife joins Sam to make the basics of pregnancy and postpartum simple. Then, she's answering questions from you around gestational diabetes, exercise V rest, and how your journey to movement during postpartum differs depending on the type of birth. Find out more about

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5:03

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: 3 tips to having your best year...

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2023/02/12

Now that January has passed, it's the time to set ourselves up for the year ahead. Sam shares his top 3 tips to live by this year, to ensure that you reach your goals and make 2023 your best year yet! 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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31:27

Unpacking stress and the invisible load with Dr Libby...

The Wood Life ·

2023/02/08

"Our invisible load is the stress we carry, that no one sees, that drives how we think and feel." Nutritional biochemist, Dr Libby Weaver joins Sam to speak about stress and the invisible load and the impact it has on our overall health. Dr Libby shares her insights into eliminating stressors, and where we go next if it has taken a measurable toll on our bodies. Then, Sam is sharing his predicted top 3 health and fitness of 2023... BUT before you buy into them, you must hear Sam's rating and what he

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4:15

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Three bedtime practices for an...

The Wood Life ·

2023/02/05

Making big change in our life, can start with small practices performed daily. These three simple practices done before you head to bed each night, can help with better sleep, and the way you arrive into the next day. These practices, done daily over a long period of time, can have you living a more effective life. 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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21:45

BEST OF: Relationships 💏

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2023/02/01

Relationship expert John Aiken, shares his tips to a healthy and fulfilling relationship, and shares the one thing that will destroy any relationship.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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4:38

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Master a proactive mindset and...

The Wood Life ·

2023/01/29

There are two ways we can live our lives, being reactive or proactive. One keeps us stressed and uptight, the other fosters productivity and calm. Sam gives you tips how you can ditch the reactive mindset and start living proactively. 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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25:39

BEST OF: Self-worth 🥰

The Wood Life ·

2023/01/25

For a large majority of the time, the thing holding is back from feeling self-worth, is ourselves. Self-sabotage can be detrimental in so many aspects of our lives, and continues to feed itself. Lyndi Cohen teaches us how to reject negative self-talk, and accept our bodies and ourselves, just the way they are. Then, Dr Rebecca Ray dives deep into self-sabotage, why we do it, and how to break the cycle. She will change the relationship you have with yourself. Have a question for Sam? Guest

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5:04

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Turn your weaknesses into...

The Wood Life ·

2023/01/22

It so easy to get caught up in what we can't do, rather than what we can do... but what if the traits that we've always considered to be weaknesses, turned out to be our most powerful strengths? Sam helps you flip the script on your weaknesses, and explains why they are most likely a misdirected strength. 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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20:47

BEST OF: Food and nutrition 🥗

The Wood Life ·

2023/01/18

Our diet is crucial to weight loss, building muscles, and our energy source. However, with so much conflicting nutrition information, it can be confusing... let's make it simple.Dr Tim Crowe joins to break down what a diet is, and what trends are as beneficial as they claim to be, and which ones are not.Then, nutritionist Christiana Velis explains what gut health is, and how we can balance it. Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox

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4:12

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Three daily habits to become the...

The Wood Life ·

2023/01/15

You don't need to make HUGE changes to transform your life... sometimes it's the subtle yet consistent changes that make all the difference. Sam outlines three small habits, that take less than 10 minutes, that if done daily, can improve your focus, productivity, and outlook on life. 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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23:12

BEST OF: Habits and productivity 🎯

The Wood Life ·

2023/01/11

We're looking back at some of the best tips around working productively and building healthy habits.Productivity expert, Donna McGeorge dishes her top tips to finding more time in your day. Then, Dr Gina Cleo breaks down the psychology or habits, both good and bad, and how by understanding this, we can make big changes in our lives by changing very little. 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

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4:56

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Rewire negative self-talk to...

The Wood Life ·

2023/01/08

It doesn't matter how healthy you eat, or how much you exercise, if your internal monologue is constantly putting you down and finding the negative, reaching your goals will never feel like enough. Sam explains how our thought process works, and by making a few simple changes, we can rewire it to turn that negative self-talk into self-acceptance. 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

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19:30

BEST OF: Motivation 🏆

The Wood Life ·

2023/01/04

This week we're looking back at the best interviews around motivation. Sam speaks with dual Olympian, Jana Pittman about her unshakeable mindset and unconventional goal setting routine. Then, AFLW star, Sabrina Champion shares her mindset secrets, that keep her motivated and focused during football matches, and any challenges that are thrown her way. 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

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5:59

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT: Strive for progress not...

The Wood Life ·

2023/01/01

You don’t have to do it perfectly, you just have to do it. Sam explains why striving for perfection leads to burn out, and what we should be doing, both mentally and physically, to ensure we stay on track with our fitness 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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