Best Samara Heart Podcasts (2024)

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Mini Motivation - How to Release Self Doubt 17:16

24h ago17:16

17:16

Welcome to another Mini Motivation episode. These are shorter episodes, where we tackle one specific issue with actionable, practical advice on how to overcome it. Today business coach Lorraine Murphy and host Amelia Phillips are are talking about how we can recognise and release self doubt. Lorraine shows us that whilst self doubt is a perfectly n…

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Can a low histamine approach help with persistent viruses? With Lee Holmes. 36:10

11d ago36:10

36:10

Have you ever had a virus that lingers, or even recurs? There are a group of viruses known as ‘persistent viruses’’ that can linger in our bodies for years. Examples include; long covid, herpes, hepatitis (HBV or HCV), epstein-barr virus (EBV), chronic fatigue and many more. Host Amelia Phillips and author Lee Holmes discuss how these viruses impac…

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Ask Me Anything: Meal Planning for the family, joint mobility tips, heart rate variability 17:09

18d ago17:09

17:09

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions: Jen Rouse: I’ve noticed I’m getting really stiff, last week I went to zip up an old dress and I couldn’t zip it all the way up, and a year ago I could! Am I just getting old or is there something I can do - help! Fiona Halkitis: …

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Am I insulin resistant and is Ozempic the answer? 41:42

22d ago41:42

41:42

If you are noticing more stubborn weight that won’t seem to shift, you may be developing insulin resistance. Host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologist Prof. Katherine Tonks discuss the fact that by the time we turn 50, it is estimated that 40% of us will develop insulin resistance. Factors such as higher fat or carb diets, physical inactivity, infla…

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Mini Motivation: Top Ways to Manage an Autoimmune Condition 13:09

29d ago13:09

13:09

In this shorter, bite sized conversation, host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologisy Prof. Katherine Samaras discuss the top ways to manage an autoimmune condition. They look at why the prevalence in women spikes drastically as we age, what the most common conditions are, how we can avoid them, and the top principles for managing an autoimmune condit…

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Energy Management: How to boost our energy to reach our goals with Lorraine Murphy 35:50

1M ago35:50

35:50

How do you get intentional about managing your energy? How do you operate from the 'interest' from your energy and not depleting from the 'capital'. Host Amelia Phillips and Energy Management expert Lorraine Murphy discuss how we can protect and boost our energy for our busy Mum lives. Lorraine gives us practical and effective ways that will make s…

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Ask Me Anything: Fast ways to boost fitness, strength training tips, balancing busy with being healthy 19:04

2M ago19:04

19:04

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions: Kath Sully: What’s the fastest way to boost my fitness, I don’t have much time but really want to get fitter, thanks. Debra Chambers: I walk regularly but I just can’t seem to get into the swing of strength training, do you have …

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How to raise a happy, healthy child with Dr Norman Swan 48:08

2M ago48:08

48:08

Do You Know Whats Good for your kids? There are 1000 parenting books, opinions from well meaning loved ones, and our own perspectives. But what really matters when it comes to raising happy, healthy kids. Host Amelia Phillips and Dr Norman Swan discuss the research from his new book So You Want to Know What’s Good for Your Kids?’ which highlights t…

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Mini Motivation: Should I consider HRT for my peri or menopausal symptoms? 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

In this Mini Motivation Episode, host Amelia Phillips and naturopathic doctor Lara Briden answers the question of whether we should consider taking hormones to manage our peri or menopausal symptoms. If so, what symptoms will it help with? Which brands are best? Should we take progesterone, oestrogen, testosterone or all of them! And what are the r…

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The pros and cons of semaglutide (Ozempic) with Prof. Katherine Samaras 42:47

2M ago42:47

42:47

If you or someone you know is considering taking one of the semaglutide weight loss medications, today's episode is for you. Host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologist Prof. Katherine Samaras discuss the pros and cons, taking an open minded, balanced view, trying to leave harsh judgement at the door. The goal of the episode is to help Healthy Her lis…

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How to raise an Olympian 23:26

2M ago23:26

23:26

What does it take to raise an Olympian? Were they oozing with talent from the get go, or were they a product or their parents ambitions? Host Amelia Phillips speaks with Tony Lacaze, father of athletics triple Olympian Genevieve Gregson, about the challenges, tough parenting decisions and best approach for balancing the physical and mental health o…

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Longevity TV Show: How did they lose body fat and gain muscle at the same time 46:20

3M ago46:20

46:20

In this episode of Healthy Her host Amelia Phillips interviews Taylor and Luke, two participants from the new channel 9 TV show Do You Want to Live Forever. Over the last few weeks you’ve heard from Tom and Duncan, Eliana and Enver, and Liberty and Eliza (from the Block) so this week we wrap up this TV show special by hearing from our final couple …

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Longevity TV Show Special: Liberty and Eliza from The Block 28:41

3M ago28:41

28:41

What do you do when two people who live together, have very different attitudes towards their health and habits? Host Amelia Phillips delves into the mindset and protocols of Liberty and Eliza, two sisters who you would recognise from Channel 9's The Block. Liberty, dubbed 'the optimiser' loves anything to do with health and fitness, Eliza just doe…

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Longevity TV Show Special: Participant results and how they did it 53:00

3M ago53:00

53:00

In this special episode of Healthy Her we go behind the scenes of the top rating new TV show Do You Want to Live Forever. This four part observational documentary follows 8 participants as they undertake a 12 week longevity protocol. Host Amelia Phillips designed the programs for the eight participants and supported them throughout their journey. T…

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Longevity TV Show Special: Duncan Armstrong and Tom Bruce on Heart Health 43:20

3M ago43:20

43:20

In this special Healthy Her series, we go behind the scene of the new Channel 9 TV show Do You Want to Live Forever and get the low down of what really went on. Host Amelia Phillips was the programmer on the show, designing the longevity protocols for the participants. Today you'll hear from Father son duo, Duncan Armstrong and Tom Bruce. Duncan, f…

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Longevity TV show Special: Dr Nick Coatsworth on creating a longevity series 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

Do You Want to Live Forever? What about living HEALTHIER years for longer? That is the promise of a new Channel 9 series Do You Want To Live Forever. Host Amelia Phillips speaks with the creator of the show Dr Nick Coatsworth and goes behind the scenes to understand the 'why' behind the show, what surprised (and scared!) him most about the particip…

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Longevity TV Show Special: Quitting coffee, cigarettes & beer 30:17

4M ago30:17

30:17

If you are interested in health, longevity, and how to shift the most stubborn of habits, then todays episode is for you! Host Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes on the new TV show she worked on that just aired on Channel 9. Do You Want to Live Forever is a four part observational Documentary all about longevity, that follows 8 everyday partici…

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Mini Motivation: Making behaviour change stick 14:25

4M ago14:25

14:25

Welcome to another Mini Motivation episode. These are shorter episodes, where we tackle one specific issue with actionable, practical advice on how to overcome it. Today NLP Master practitioner Judy King and host Amelia Phillips are are talking about how to make behaviour change stick. We might know what we need to do, but how to we change our beha…

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Could insulin resistance be causing my stubborn weight? With Lara Briden 37:24

4M ago37:24

37:24

Could you be insulin resistant? How would you know? What are the symptoms, the tests and strategies to reversing this frustrating condition? Host Amelia Phillips and Naturopathic Doctor Lara Briden discuss how so many of us are insulin resistant and don't know it yet. They discuss the main signs and symptoms, and key strategies we can prevent and r…

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Mini Motivation: Optimal Iron Levels and How to Get There 13:42

5M ago13:42

13:42

Welcome to another Mini Motivation episode, where we tackle one health challenge in a practical and actionable way. In this episode host Amelia Phillips discusses optimal iron levels and how to get there with clinical nutritionist Steph Lowe. Ideal Biomarker Ranges for Iron: Ferritin: >30 ug/L Transferrin: Ideally around 2.5 g/L (or 32umol/L) Satur…

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Ask Me Anything: Stubborn weight, fasting, honey and blood pressure 14:49

5M ago14:49

14:49

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions: Irma: Menopause has totally confused me. Generally I eat well and exercise & strength train - but now it’s like I look at food and it goes straight to my hips and thighs!! Jane: What if you exercise without food & have something …

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How do we know if we are in perimenopause? With Steph Lowe 43:52

5M ago43:52

43:52

Have you ever felt like your body is being hijacked by your hormones? Could this be perimenopause? Host Amelia Phillips and hormone specialist Steph Lowe discuss the signs and symptoms to look out for. They drill into the nine top symptoms, the tests you can get, and the different stages of perimenopause (which often aren't differentiated). Steph t…

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Mini Motivation: How to reconnect with your partner 11:48

5M ago11:48

11:48

Welcome to another Mini Motivation episode, where we tackle one challenge in a practical and actionable way. In this episode host Amelia Phillips discusses how we can reconnect with our partner, with clinical relationship counsellor Laura Press. About the guest: Laura Press is a clinical relationship counsellor holds a triple degree including a Mas…

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Reinventing yourself with Judy King 38:43

5M ago38:43

38:43

Whether it’s pivoting in your career, a health makeover, a relationship ending or simply a new life after kids, reinventing ourselves can be a powerful way to change the trajectory of our future But how do we begin to tackle this seemingly enormous task? Host Amelia Phillips and NLP practitioner Judy King discuss the strategies and steps to pivotin…

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Ask Me Anything: Supplements for immunity, how to boost energy, high or low cortisol 21:06

6M ago21:06

21:06

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions: Janelle Carroll: As the weather cools down what supplements do you recommend to boost our immune system?Akkramensia by Pendulum: https://pendulumlife.com/products/pendulum-akkermansia. For any other supplement questions please em…

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How to stay strong as a couple through challenging times with Laura Press 46:41

6M ago46:41

46:41

Staying together as a couple through the trials and tribulations of life is no easy feat, and many relationships aren't able to weather the storm. Host Amelia Phillips and clinical relationship counsellor Laura Press discuss the key strategies to stay strong as a couple through challenging times. They delve into the traps (or ruts) we fall into as …

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Mini Motivation: What your poo is telling you 10:24

6M ago10:24

10:24

In this brand new segment, host Amelia Philips and her guests arm us with short, simple and actionable strategies to move us closer to health and happiness. Today she and naturopath Lauren Jane discuss what we can learn about our digestive health from our poo. How many times per day should we be releasing our bowels? What are the signs of an irrita…

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A step by step guide to improving gut health with Naturopath Lauren Jane 35:45

6M ago35:45

35:45

Gut health is often something we don’t think about, until we really need it! Host Amelia Phillips and Naturopath Lauren Jane discuss why everything can be tracking fine then bang, we wake up and it seems so many things now irritate our tummies. They discuss the key signs to of gut dysbiosis (imbalance of gut bugs), the importance of digestive enzym…

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Ask Me Anything: Reduce bloating, should we avoid nightshades? Best protein powders for strength 28:20

7M ago28:20

28:20

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers questions from: Amanda: I’ve started on a healthy eating plan, cleared out all the junk food and improved my diet considerably. However instead of feeling better I feel worse! I have been getting terrible bloating, constipation and sometimes tu…

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How to find motivation and joy (even when you're exhausted) 30:11

7M ago30:11

30:11

Are you ready to find that sparkle, motivation and joy again, but you're feeling too exhausted to even begin? Host Amelia Phillips speaks with Domonique Bertolucci, best-selling author of The Happiness Code and seven other books about happiness on how to find your motivation using the intention method. They discuss purposeful clarity, a new version…

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Mini Motivation: Are stand up desks worth it? 11:14

7M ago11:14

11:14

In this brand new segment, host Amelia Philips and her guests arm us with short, simple and actionable strategies to move us closer to health and happiness. Today she and author Lizzie Williamson help us be healthier at work, discussing whether stand up desks are the remedy for too much sitting. The World Health Organisation has identified the work…

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Turn your workplace into a health space with Lizzie Williamson 27:30

7M ago27:30

27:30

If you are spending too much time sitting at work, losing energy and motivation then this episode is for you! Whether you are a work from homer, or in the office, part time or full time, if health is a priority for you, then learning how to create a workplace that is also a health space is super important. When we think about the amount of time we …

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Ask Me Anything: Meal planning, meal delivery services, handling stress, staying motivated 27:15

8M ago27:15

27:15

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers questions from: Eden B: Just wanted to say I love your podcast! How do you ensure you have healthy meals for your family with such a busy schedule? Eden B. Which meal delivery service would you recommend from a nutrition point of view? Lydia L:…

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Behind the show: Filipa Ballette and Brendan Barry 27:38

10M ago27:38

27:38

Host Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes, giving an insight into each episode, what went well, what didn't and helps us get to know the guests a little better. This month we go behind the scenes with Functional Medicine Practitioner Filipa Bellette and exercise physiologist Brendan Barry. Book - Deep Nutrition https://www.booktopia.com.au/deep-n…

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What does a Dexa scan tells us and should we get one? With Brendan Barry 34:33

10M ago34:33

34:33

Our body composition matters when it comes to our health. Understanding how much of us is lean active tissue, knowing what our bone density is, and what proportion of our fat sits under the skin (subcutaneous) versus between our organs (the more harmful visceral) is valuable information to track over time. Host Amelia Phillips and exercise physiolo…

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Behind the Show: Jessica Clark and Sam Manger 23:35

11M ago23:35

23:35

Host Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes, giving an insight into each episode, what went well, what didn't and helps us get to know the guests a little better. This month Amelia interviewed Jessica Clark on rebuilding after a breakup and Dr Sam Manger on the health tests to get through our decades. Show notes: Books: You are a badass at making m…

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Heal your body by taming your trauma with Filipa Bellette 27:29

11M ago27:29

27:29

Is it possible to heal our body burnout by working through past traumas? Host Amelia Phillips unpacks this with functional medicine practitioner Filipa Bellette. They discuss exactly what trauma is (eg big T and little T traumas), symptoms that may appear, how to identify past traumas, and then how to work with our body to rewire our neural pathway…

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Ask Me Anything: Superfoods, shop healthier, time saving cooking tips 15:35

11M ago15:35

15:35

In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers questions on the top superfoods she recommends, how to shop healthier on a budget and which foods to buy, and finally time saving cooking tips for a busy Mum who is trying to eat healthier, but doesn't like cooking. About the host: Amelia Phill…

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Rebuilding after a Breakup with Jessica Clark 39:09

11M ago39:09

39:09

Going through a breakup with a life partner can be one of the most traumatic experiences of our life, and the process of rebuilding can feel like an insurmountable mountain to climb. Host Amelia Phillips and coach Jessica Clark discuss the best ways to help rebuild after a breakup. Jessica tells her personal story of breakup, how she managed to get…

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Behind the Show: David Gillespie and Sophie Scott 34:31

12M ago34:31

34:31

Host Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes, giving an insight into each episode, what went well, what didn't and helps us get to know the guests a little better. In this episode Amelia goes behind the scenes with author David Gillespie and health journalist Sophie Scott. Book: Stoen Focus https://www.booktopia.com.au/stolen-focus-why-you-can-t-pay…

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Dr Sam Manger: The health tests to get through your decades 39:49

12M ago39:49

39:49

What can we do today to set ourselves up for this wonderful second half of life? The obvious answer is eat well, exercise, don’t smoke, sleep well, and all those amazing lifestyle choices we make. But let’s say we are doing these things pretty well, is there anything else we could be doing to help prevent disease and help prolong not just our lifes…

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Ask Me Anything: Protecting muscle when losing weight | Pilates for strength | My workout regime 17:46

12M ago17:46

17:46

In this new Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers questions on whether it's possible to increase strength at the same time as losing weight, whether pilates is enough of a strength workout or should we do more? And finally Amelia answers a question on what her current workout regime is. About the …

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Sophie Scott: How to Heal Yourself From Burnout 34:52

1y ago34:52

34:52

For many Mums, we are living on the edge of complete burnout. Surviving but not thriving, feeling like we are doing so many things but none of them very well. Host Amelia Phillips and journalist Sophie Scott OAM discuss that feeling burnt out is not ok. This is not how we are meant to be living our best years. Burnout is stealing our joy and there …

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Behind the Show: Dr Tim Crowe and Dr Oscar Serrallach 27:47

1y ago27:47

27:47

Host Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes, giving an insight into each episode, what went well, what didn't and helps us get to know the guests a little better. In this episode Amelia goes behind the scenes with Nutrition scientist Dr Tim Crowe and Functional GP and women's health specialist Dr Oscar Serrellach. Find out more about Amelia's Inner…

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David Gillespie: Stress, anxiety, depression, addiction & the neurotransmitter at the centre of it all 42:39

1y ago42:39

42:39

Anxiety and depression is on the rise, especially amongst teenagers and young people. Host Amelia Philips and author David Gillespie discuss the connection between anxiety, depression, stress and a seemingly harmless everyday addiction (such as social media, gaming, or even sugar). They discuss what happens at a neurological level, highlighting a k…

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Ask Me Anything: boosting energy, where to start, how to do a spring reset 11:45

1y ago11:45

11:45

Host Amelia Phillips answers our listener questions with simple hacks and products she loves. Today she answers questions on where to start to boost energy, and how to do a spring reset, including all the supplements I recommend. Take Amelia's energy quiz to find out which of the five thieves of energy is holding you back: https://www.ameliaphillip…

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Dr Oscar Serrellach: Postnatal depletion, can it last decades? 32:43

1y ago32:43

32:43

Does the word depletion resonate with you? Whether you have a baby, toddler or man child at home, post natal depletion might be a cause of your fatigue and sometimes fragile emotional health. Host Amelia Phillips and Dr Oscar Serrellach discuss post natal depletion, and the fact that we may not be in a state of disease (according to our Doctor ever…

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Behind the Show: Prof. Philip Hansbro and Dr Michelle Woolhouse 21:51

1y ago21:51

21:51

Host Amelia Phillips goes behind the scenes, giving an insight into each episode, what went well, what didn't and helps us get to know the guests a little better. In this episode Amelia goes behind the scenes with Prof. Philip Hansbro and Dr Michelle Woolhouse. Book: The Myth or Normal by Gabor Mate https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-myth-of-normal-g…

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Loretta Breuning: Hormones of a Happy Brain 31:35

1y ago31:35

31:35

Did you know you can retrain your brain to be a glass-half-full kind of person? Social researcher and author Loretta Breuning talks to host Amelia Phillips to find out how we can retrain our brain and ignite our happy hormones, even when we’re confronted with negative emotions. Join Amelia's Free webinar on low energy, stubborn weight and inflammat…

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Ask Me Anything: My top supplement recommendations & SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) 13:02

1y ago13:02

13:02

Host Amelia Phillips answers our listener questions with simple hacks and products she loves. Today she answers questions on her top supplement recommendations and how to manage SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Join Amelia's free Webinar on low energy, weight gain and inflammation, on 6th Sept: https://www.ameliaphillips.com.au/energy-webinar/ Do…

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