The Wood Life

In the final episode of 2023, Sam Wood recaps on the lessons he has learned, the key takeaways from his guests this year, and he wants to share some big news with you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Australia, please visit http://checkpointorg.com/global. Jelena Dokic joins Sam Wood to talk about her experience as a pro-athlete, going from survivor to thriver and her book Fearless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 as a coping mechanism. Then, Sam breaks down what happens when our body starts plateauing and whether or not we should push through or accept it. Have a question for Sam? Send it to him here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 strength training around building muscle, the frequency of strength training in your routine, and weight training and pregnancy. 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.

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. 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.

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 cardio... 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.

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! 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.

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. 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.

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 would like further information or support about OCD you can go to soocd.com.au This episode discusses issues 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 Australia, please visit http://checkpointorg.com/global. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 calculate the amount of calories you should be consuming, to be in a calorie deficit Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE. Find a calorie deficit calculator HERE and a calorie counter HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.