Healthy Her

Amelia Phillips

Renew your energy, restore your health, and take control of your wellbeing- at any age or stage of life.

With more than two decades of experience in the health and wellbeing industry, host and mum of four Amelia Phillips speaks with leading health, nutrition, fitness, and medical experts to uncover science-backed insights that help you thrive, whether you’re juggling career and family, navigating midlife changes, or simply wanting to feel your best again.

Expect practical, real-world strategies you can implement right away to improve your energy, metabolism, hormones, and long-term health.

About Amelia:
Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

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Jul 29, 2025 · 19 min
Mini Motivation: Improve your sleep even when stressed
These Mini Motivation episodes are shorter bite sized episodes focussing on a specific topic, so you can feel armed and motivated to make positive changes to your health and happiness. Today host Amelia Phillips and sleep expert Lisa Maltman are delving into sleep insomnia caused by stress. What happens when your stress is chronic? When there’s no end in sight? How can we improve our sleep when we are experiencing a lot of stress? More sleep notes and resources: https://v360.health/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amelia-Phillips-Sleep-Post-Podcast-Resources.pdf About the guest: Lisa Maltman is a Sydney-based sleep wellness educator and founder of The Sleep Connection, a leading Australian initiative focused on transforming lives through better sleep . Drawing from her personal journey overcoming chronic insomnia and her background working in sleep clinics, Lisa combines empathy and evidence-based strategies to help thousands of students, parents, teachers, and corporate teams to reclaim energy, mental clarity, and overall well-being . Through her workshops, school programs, and media appearances, she passionately champions sleep as an essential pillar of health and performance. https://thesleepconnection.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-maltman/ Woolcock sleep institute: https://www.woolcock.org.au/ About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Lisa Maltman Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2025 · 36 min
Mini Motivation: Stress & fasting, healthy or unhealthy for women? With Paul Taylor
In this Mini Motivation Episode host Amelia Phillips and neuroscientist Paul Taylor talk about stress, and how to tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress. Amelia also gives her take on whether the stress of a prolonged overnight fast is healthy or harmful for women. They unpack the surprising science behind good stress, known as hormesis, and what activities these include. From mum-life overwhelm to 3 am worry spirals, learn how to spot the difference between stress that builds you up and stress that burns you out. About the guest: Paul Taylor is a sought after neuroscientist, keynote speaker, exercise physiologist, author of the book Death By Comfort. He is also about to be awarded his PhD in Psychology. Book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/death-by-comfort-paul-taylor/book/9781922611505.html Website: https://www.paultaylor.biz/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paultaylor1971/ Instagram: @paultaylor.biz About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Paul Taylor Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2025 · 46 min
Why do I wake up tired, even after a decent sleep?
Are you waking up tired, even after the 'right' amount of sleep? You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of Healthy Her, host Amelia Phillips sits down with sleep expert Lisa Maltman to unpack why good sleep isn’t just about more hours, but better ones. Discover the surprising factors that might be draining your rest, and learn simple shifts to help you wake up feeling truly refreshed, energised and ready for your day. More sleep resources from Lisa: https://v360.health/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Amelia-Phillips-Sleep-Post-Podcast-Resources.pdf About the guest: Lisa Maltman is a Sydney-based sleep wellness educator and founder of The Sleep Connection, a leading Australian initiative focused on transforming lives through better sleep . Drawing from her personal journey overcoming chronic insomnia and her background working in sleep clinics, Lisa combines empathy and evidence-based strategies to help thousands of students, parents, teachers, and corporate teams to reclaim energy, mental clarity, and overall well-being . Through her workshops, school programs, and media appearances, she passionately champions sleep as an essential pillar of health and performance. https://thesleepconnection.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-maltman/ Woolcock sleep institute: https://www.woolcock.org.au/ About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Lisa Maltman Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2025 · 24 min
Ask Me Anything: My day on a plate. How to lose fat but not muscle. Want overhaul where to begin?
In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions: Marikah248 over insta: 39yo FT working mum of 2 - health needs a complete overhaul. What’s the number 1 thing you recommend starting with or focussing on to kickstart your journey? Emma Alley over insta: I want to lose weight but I don’t want to lose muscle, how do I do this? Jane Porter over insta: What do you eat in a day? Curious to know? About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise, nutrition, parenting and business expert with a career spanning 26 years in health. She's a registered exercise scientist, nutritionist and researcher (with a masters of human nutrition). She is the co-founder of health tech company 12WBT which grew from start-up. After a successful exit, she now runs online programs using biomarkers to help members get a complete snapshot of their health. Amelia had four kids in five years and is dedicated to empowering women to build a life after kids on the foundation of health (mental and physical), connection and purpose. If you have a question for Amelia, reach out via Insta @_amelia_phillips, or email ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Amelia's Inner Vitality Online Program: https://innervitality.ameliaphillips.com.au/ Find out more at www.ameliaphillips.com.au CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1, 2025 · 36 min
Want to reduce your cancer risk by 61%? Groundbreaking new study shows us how
What if we told you there was a way to reduce your cancer risk by 61%, lower your biological age, AND reduce pre-frailty by 39%. In this episode, host Amelia Phillips and the lead researcher from this trial Prof. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari are going to journey through this clinical trial, called the DO-HEALTH trial. They will help us understand what the researchers uncovered and how we can take their learnings and apply them to our own everyday lives. If you are wanting simple, proven strategies to increase not just your lifespan but your healthspan, then todays episode is for you. About the guest: Professor Heike Bischoff-Ferrari is an expert in aging medicine and aging research from the University of Basel Switzerland. She did her training in Switzerland and the US at Harvard Medical School. She is serving as a board member of the Clinical Consortium on Healthy Aging of the World Health Organisation and coordinates the “Global Consortium in Health Span Extension”. She is also the principal investigator of the DO-HEALTH trial. About Prof. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari: https://do-health.eu/user/heike/ DO HEALTH Trial: https://do-health.eu/ VITAL Study: https://www.vitalstudy.org/ About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2025 · 15 min
Mini Motivation: How to support someone going through a tough time (with Brooke Campbell Bayes)
In this Mini Motivation episode host Amelia Phillips chats to Brooke Campbell Bayes about how we can support someone going through a tough time. Brooke is going through her own MS journey, navigating a recent diagnosis along with having three young daughters, a busy life and being so young herself. Brooke gives her honest take on what helped her feel truly supported (and what didn't!), and sheds light on how to support someone going through a tough time, particularly right after a diagnosis. This can be such a sensitive time, with many of us not feeling equipped to ask the right questions yet wanting to show up in a way that is most helpful for our loved one. About the guest: Brooke Campbell Bayes is the cohost of iChronic, where she and Monty Dimond offer a refreshingly honest and humorous look at life with chronic illness (If you don't laugh you'll cry, they say). The podcast explores the daily realities of living with ongoing health conditions, aiming to help listeners feel seen, supported, and a little less alone. Follow Brooke on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookecampbellbayes/ Listen to Ichronic on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/show-and-tell/id957291724?i=1000699346220 Listen to Ichronic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rTxBX2oj7q2Y0F2IIQzSW?si=c145253822ec4985 About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Brooke Campbell Bayes Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2025 · 21 min
Mini Motivation: Should We Think Big & Step Outside Our Comfort Zone?
In this Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips and two-time Olympian Elka Whalan navigate a conundrum we often face as mothers; whether to step out of our comfort zone and think big in our lives. Before children this was a bit of a no-brainer, but now with kids, the stakes are higher. There may sometimes be a cost that our family has to bare, or the cost may be our sanity! Listen to Elka's other episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/healthy-her/id1477160157?i=1000709141521 About the guest: Elka Whalan is a two-time Olympic swimmer, representing Australia at the Sydney and Athens Olympic Games. Elka has then gone onto have a stellar career beyond the pool as a TV presenter, journalist, keynote speaker and more recently founding the QUEENhood, a community of ladies who embrace, and celebrate each other. www.queenhood.com.au www.elkawhalan.com About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Elka Whalan. Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2025 · 46 min
Want to feel more motivated to exercise? Paul Taylor shows us how
When the weather cools down, getting those exercise sessions in becomes a whole lot harder for many. Host Amelia Phillips and neuroscientist Paul Taylor discuss the proven strategies to hack your brain into feeling more motivated. These strategies are based on research around the neuroscience of behaviour change, and when done correctly will make exercise (or at least getting out the door TO exercise) feel a whole lot easier. Marcus Pearce episode (with Exceptional Life Quiz): https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/healthy-her/id1477160157?i=1000701729309 Previous episode with Paul: Is Mummy Brain a real thing? https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/healthy-her/id1477160157?i=1000463803138 Discover your values online assessment: https://personalvalu.es/ About the guest: Paul Taylor is a sought after neuroscientist, keynote speaker, exercise physiologist, author of the book Death By Comfort. He is also about to be awarded his PhD in Psychology. Book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/death-by-comfort-paul-taylor/book/9781922611505.html Website: https://www.paultaylor.biz/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paultaylor1971/ Instagram: @paultaylor.biz About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Paul Taylor Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2025 · 32 min
Ask Me Anything: Collagen Supplements, best exercises for bone density, how do you manage it all?
In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions: Fran Davis over Insta: I can’t tell if collagen makes a difference, Can you recommend one to take? Delina Harreen: How do you keep it all together ie. work, family, home etc without getting burnt out? Carolyn Brenner: I’ve just been told I have low bone density, I don’t yet have osteoporosis but apparently I’m close. This was quite surprising as I’ve exercised my whole life, so my question is what are the best exercises to build my bone density and how do I know if it’s working? I’m 46 years young. About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise, nutrition, parenting and business expert with a career spanning 26 years in health. She's a registered exercise scientist, nutritionist and researcher (with a masters of human nutrition). She is the co-founder of health tech company 12WBT which grew from start-up. After a successful exit, she now runs online programs using biomarkers to help members get a complete snapshot of their health. Amelia had four kids in five years and is dedicated to empowering women to build a life after kids on the foundation of health (mental and physical), connection and purpose. If you have a question for Amelia, reach out via Insta @_amelia_phillips, or email ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Amelia's Inner Vitality Online Program: https://innervitality.ameliaphillips.com.au/ Find out more at www.ameliaphillips.com.au CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 3, 2025 · 34 min
Reimagining life after a diagnosis, with Brooke Campbell Bayes
Have you ever received a diagnosis that has rocked your world? Or maybe you have a loved one who’s experienced this? If so, this episode is for you. Host Amelia Phillips and Mum of two Brooke Campbell Bayes have a raw and candid conversation about how to reimagine your life after a medical diagnosis. Brooke generously shares her story from a busy working Mum, to the day she woke up, knowing something was very wrong. How she navigated those first few months, and now a few years on, how she manages the ups and downs of her health challenges, whilst also being a Mum, wife, friend, sister (and all those hats we wear!). She shares the strategies that has helped her, but also the realities that can't be ignored. A valuable lesson for all of us, no matter our health challenges. About the guest: Brooke Campbell Bayes is the cohost of iChronic, where she and Monty Dimond offer a refreshingly honest and humorous look at life with chronic illness (If you don't laugh you'll cry, they say). The podcast explores the daily realities of living with ongoing health conditions, aiming to help listeners feel seen, supported, and a little less alone. Follow Brooke on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookecampbellbayes/ Listen to Ichronic on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/show-and-tell/id957291724?i=1000699346220 Listen to Ichronic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rTxBX2oj7q2Y0F2IIQzSW?si=c145253822ec4985 About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Brooke Campbell Bayes Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2025 · 22 min
Mini Motivation: why tracking blood pressure is so important for women
Welcome to another Mini Motivation Episode, these are shorter, bite sized episodes for when you’ve only got a moment to yourself and you’re looking for some health motivation. Today host Amelia Phillips and Women's Health advocate Jennalea McInnes discuss the importance of tracking blood pressure. They look at both high and low blood pressure, the causes, impacts and how to manage them, also how it changes with age and life stage. About the guest: Jennalea McInnes is a leading Clinical Nutritionist specialising in women’s health, gut health, and holistic well-being. She offers 1:1, group coaching and public speaking. https://www.jennaleamcinnes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jennaleamcinnes/ About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2025 · 49 min
How to bring an athlete's mindset to your big challenge, with Olympian Elka Whalan
Is there something in your life you are challenged by at the moment? Host Amelia Phillips and two-time Olympic swimming champion Elka Whalan discuss how to bring an athletes mindset to your challenge. They discuss the mindset strategies athletes use to overcome repeated disappointments and missed goals, how to handle feeling like you've let people down, and how to go from good to great. Elka opens up about her own struggles and how she used her twining formulas from her athletic career to overcome them. About the guest: Elka Whalan is a two-time Olympic swimmer, representing Australia at the Sydney and Athens Olympic Games. Elka has then gone onto have a stellar career beyond the pool as a TV presenter, journalist, keynote speaker and more recently founding the QUEENhood, a community of ladies who embrace, and celebrate each other. www.queenhood.com.au www.elkawhalan.com About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Elka Whalan Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2025 · 20 min
Ask Me Anything: Immune boosting supplements, winter weight gain, coconut - healthy or not?
In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions. This episode covers the questions: Dotti Thorne: As the weather cools down what supplements do you recommend to boost our immune system? Vanessa Andrew: Every year over winter I gain weight, only to have to work hard in spring to lose it. What are your tips for avoiding winter weight gain or should I just make peace with it? Kim Lord: I’m confused about coconut products, are they good or bad for us? About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise, nutrition, parenting and business expert with a career spanning 26 years in health. She's a registered exercise scientist, nutritionist and researcher (with a masters of human nutrition). She is the co-founder of health tech company 12WBT which grew from start-up. After a successful exit, she now runs online programs using biomarkers to help members get a complete snapshot of their health. Amelia had four kids in five years and is dedicated to empowering women to build a life after kids on the foundation of health (mental and physical), connection and purpose. If you have a question for Amelia, reach out via Insta @_amelia_phillips, or email ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Amelia's Inner Vitality Online Program: https://innervitality.ameliaphillips.com.au/ Find out more at www.ameliaphillips.com.au CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 6, 2025 · 32 min
Should I be consuming electrolytes? With Jennalea McInnes
In this episode of Healthy Her host Amelia Phillips and clinical nutritionist Jennalea McInnes discuss the role of electrolytes, and whether we need to supplement. You may have noticed a lot in the media about electrolytes powders gaining popularity, so they discuss the benefits, who is most at risk of imbalances and how to tell if your body really needs extra electrolyte support? *Disclosure: Healthy Her was sent samples of Sodii Hydration Salts to trial but no commercial arrangement was in place. About the guest: Jennalea McInnes is a leading Clinical Nutritionist specialising in women’s health, gut health, and holistic well-being. She offers 1:1, group coaching and public speaking. https://www.jennaleamcinnes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jennaleamcinnes/ About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Jennalea McInnes Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2025 · 19 min
Mini Motivation: Help I hate strength training!
This Mini Motivation episode is perfect if you have heard that strength training is important for you, but you are not a fan of the weights room. Host Amelia Phillips and professor Belinda Beck discuss the many ways to fall in love with strength training (or at least experience the many benefits). They outline the safety considerations, the many ways to get motivated and also the best moves that deliver the most bang for buck when it comes to improving muscle and bone strength. About the guest: Belinda Beck is a Professor in the School of Health Sciences & Social Work at Griffith University, Gold Coast. She completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Stanford University School of Medicine (California). She has published over 100 scientific papers, and more recently, with her Griffith colleagues, published the results of the LIFTMOR, clinical trials which re-established the benchmark of exercise as therapy for osteoporosis and low bone mass. She has turned these results into a bone health exercise program called ONERO. https://theboneclinic.com.au/about-us/ About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2025 · 13 min
Mini Motivation: The Five Regrets of the Dying
In this mini motivation episode host Amelia Phillips and longevity expert Marcus Pearce discuss the ground breaking book: The Five Regrets of the Dying. They go through each one, so that we can take these life lessons and apply them now, before its too late! Book - The Five Regrets of the Dying: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-top-five-regrets-of-the-dying-bronnie-ware/book/9781401956004.html About the guest: Marcus Pearce is a longevity expert and ‘life design strategist’, whose mission is to help others create their own exceptional life. He is the author of the best selling book ‘Your exceptional life’, a keynote speaker, runs tours to some of the blue zones (such as Sardinia in Italy) and is the podcast host of longevity show ‘100 Not Out’. Download Marcus' free ebook and audiobook: https://marcuspearce.mykajabi.com/audiobook-ebook 100 Not Out Podcast: https://100notout.com/ Explore longevity trips to Ikaria and Sardinia: https://100notout.com/events/ikaria-longevity-experience/ About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Marcus Pearce Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2025 · 51 min
Your Bone Health Wake-Up Call: Testing, training, supplements and more
Osteopenia and Osteoporosis is on the rise in Australia, and this is not an ‘old persons’ disease, this is something that is more easily addressed in our prime. Host Amelia Phillips and 'bone health royalty' Prof. Belinda Beck discuss why NOW is the best time to understand your bones better. They unpack who is at risk of weakened bones, how (and where) to test your bone density, and what the results will tell you. They then deep dive into the top strategies to improving your bone density over 40 (yes you can actually improve it!), from the best exercise programs to nutrition, and supplements. LIFTMOR Trial: https://theboneclinic.com.au/resource/liftmor-project-recognised/ Onero Program: https://onero.academy/ Find a program near me: https://onero.academy/locations/ About the guest: Belinda Beck is a Professor in the School of Health Sciences & Social Work at Griffith University, Gold Coast. She completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Stanford University School of Medicine (California). She has published over 100 scientific papers, and more recently, with her Griffith colleagues, published the results of the LIFTMOR, clinical trials which re-established the benchmark of exercise as therapy for osteoporosis and low bone mass. She has turned these results into a bone health exercise program called ONERO. https://theboneclinic.com.au/about-us/ About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Prof. Belinda Beck Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 8, 2025 · 21 min
Ask Me Anything: Staying motivated to exercise, how Amelia manages healthy eating, top strength moves.
In this monthly Healthy Her segment, host Amelia Phillips answers listener questions and gives a life update. This episode covers the questions: Marnie Hunter: What are your top tips for maintaining a balanced diet while managing a busy lifestyle? Olive Hocking: I always start the year feeling good and exercising then as soon as it cools down I quit. How can I stay motivated as the weather cools down? Anne Muldoon: What are the Best strength training moves to do if we want to get stronger? About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 1, 2025 · 46 min
Master these 8 pillars for an exceptional life, with Marcus Pearce
We don't just want to live a healthy life, we want to live an exceptional life! But what exactly is an exceptional life? And what does it take to live one? Host Amelia Phillips and longevity expert Marcus Pearce break down the eight key pillars for living an exceptional life. They invite the audience to take an online quiz and do their own personal audit. Take the longevity quiz: https://marcuspearce.com.au/ and hear how Amelia gets a prediction of the worst pillar completely wrong! About the guest: Marcus Pearce is a longevity expert and ‘life design strategist’, whose mission is to help others create their own exceptional life. He is the author of the best selling book ‘Your exceptional life’, a keynote speaker, runs tours to some of the blue zones (such as Sardinia in Italy) and is the podcast host of longevity show ‘100 Not Out’. Download Marcus' free ebook and audiobook: https://marcuspearce.mykajabi.com/audiobook-ebook 100 Not Out Podcast: https://100notout.com/ Explore longevity trips to Ikaria and Sardinia: https://100notout.com/events/ikaria-longevity-experience/ About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life. Instagram: @_amelia_phillips Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Marcus Pearce Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2025 · 16 min
Mini Motivation: Is Your Nervous System in Overdrive? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
In this Mini motivation episode host Amelia Phillips speaks with psychologist Anna Nikolaou about the signs that our nervous system is in overdrive. They draw the links between emotional stress and physical to better help connect the two. Then they discuss strategies to restore balance, and whether talk therapy can help. About the guest: Anna Nikolaou is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia & a dedicated member of the Australian Psychological Society. Anna holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology, where her thesis explored the role of coping strategies as mediators between attachment styles & psychological distress. Furthering her expertise, Anna completed a postgraduate degree in Adolescent Health & Welfare at Melbourne University. Whilst studying her Masters, Anna worked in Child Protection for the Department of Family, Fairness & Housing. Connect and work with Anna: @annanikolaou_psychology https://www.instagram.com/macleodwellnesscentre/ www.annanikolaou.com.au Macleodwellnesscentre.com.au About the host: Amelia Phillips is a registered exercise scientist and nutritionist with a career spanning 26 years in health. She's a registered exercise scientist, nutritionist and researcher (with a Masters of Human Nutrition). She was the co-founder of health tech company 12WBT which grew from start-up and more recently Inner Vitality, an 8 week online program using biomarkers and personalised health that she runs with an Integrative GP. Amelia also consults to health companies, presents and appears in the media, most recently on the Ch9 show Do You Want to Live Forever. Amelia had four kids in five years and is dedicated to empowering women to build a life after kids on the foundation of health (mental and physical), connection and purpose. If you have a question for Amelia, reach out via Insta @_amelia_phillips, email ap@ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more at www.ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more about Inner Vitality, a new approach to your health: https://innervitality.ameliaphillips.com.au/pages/ CREDITS Host: Amelia Phillips Guest: Anna Nikolaou Audio Producer: Darren Roth Music: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.