When Briony Benjamin was diagnosed with cancer, she made a tear-jerking video that went viral - watch it here - sharing her wisdom from battling the disease. The author of Life Is Tough (But So Are You) opens up about having cancer and what it taught her about living a meaningful life. 

 

WANT MORE FROM BRIONY?

Briony’s book, Life Is Tough (But So Are You) (Murdoch Books, $32,99) can be found, here. Or, follow her on Instagram, @briony_benjamin 

 

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Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 

In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

When Briony Benjamin was diagnosed with cancer, she made a tear-jerking video that went viral - watch it here - sharing her wisdom from battling the disease. The author of Life Is Tough (But So Are You) opens up about having cancer and what it taught her about living a meaningful life. 

 

WANT MORE FROM BRIONY?

Briony’s book, Life Is Tough (But So Are You) (Murdoch Books, $32,99) can be found, here. Or, follow her on Instagram, @briony_benjamin 

 

WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 

In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Here you'll get extra bits from your favourite guests, extra expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, extra tips and extra tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. It's all a bit extra. Extra Healthy-ish publishes a new episode Monday to Thursday. For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Here you'll get extra bits from your favourite guests, extra expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, extra tips and extra tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul.

Extra Healthy-ish

Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Get extra tips to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul.

Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Here you'll get extra bits from your favourite guests, extra expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, extra tips and extra tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. It's all a bit extra. Extra Healthy-ish publishes a new episode Monday to Thursday. For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au 

What having cancer teaches you about living

Extra Healthy-ish Podcast:  Former Olympian Lauren Burns on elevating your potential

On this ep, we throwback to 2000 when Dr Lauren Burns won Australia’s first gold medal in Taekwondo. She reflects on that moment and shares the formula she uses to inspire people to reach their full potential today.

It’s the Olympics and this week we’re celebrating *cue applause*. On this ep, we throwback to 2000 when Dr Lauren Burns won Australia’s first gold medal in Taekwondo. She reflects on that moment and shares the formula she uses to inspire people to reach their full potential today. 

WANT MORE FROM LAUREN?

Find Lauren @laurenburnsgold or via her site here. 

WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 

In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

It’s the Olympics and this week we’re celebrating *cue applause*. On this ep, we throwback to 2000 when Dr Lauren Burns won Australia’s first gold medal in Taekwondo. She reflects on that moment and shares the formula she uses to inspire people to reach their full potential today. 
WANT MORE FROM LAUREN?
Find Lauren<a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsgold/?hl=en"> @laurenburnsgold</a> or via her site<a href="https://laurenburns.com/"> here</a>. 
WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 
Online: Head to<a href="https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/"> bodyandsoul.com.au</a> for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.
On social: Via Instagram at<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl=en"> @bodyandsoul_au</a> or<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/"> Facebook</a>. Or, TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyandsoul_au"> here</a>. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl=en"> @felicityharley</a>. 
In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

Former Olympian Lauren Burns on elevating your potential

Extra Healthy-ish Podcast: Boxer Tina Rahimi on courage, fearlessness & not giving up

Tina Rahimi is our first Muslim female Olympic boxer and shares her story of how she first started out, how she found the courage to overcome gender and religious barriers, and why she's never giving up.

It’s the Olympics and this week we’re celebrating (cue applause). Tina Rahimi is our first Muslim female Olympic boxer and shares her story of how she first started out, how she found the courage to overcome gender and religious barriers, and why she's never giving up. 

WANT MORE FROM TINA?

Follow Tina’s Paris experience @tinarahimii_  or on TikTok here, and her site here. See the B+S Paris hub here. 

WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 

In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

It’s the Olympics and this week we’re celebrating (cue applause). Tina Rahimi is our first Muslim female Olympic boxer and shares her story of how she first started out, how she found the courage to overcome gender and religious barriers, and why she's never giving up. 
WANT MORE FROM TINA?
Follow Tina’s Paris experience <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tinarahimii_/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/tinarahimii_/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721879362382000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3YQwQZ_0V6mVEEefE3Eh9s">@tinarahimii_ </a> or on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tinarahimii_" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@tinarahimii_&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721879362382000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1g7-rsbg93DHp7EmsaZ46x">here</a>, and her site <a href="https://tinarahimi.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tinarahimi.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721879362382000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2POv9sXm39fdVeLIIA0Pom">here</a>. See the B+S Paris hub <a href="https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/topics/olympics-2024" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/topics/olympics-2024&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721879362382000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0AlFkl9ZkdWVOfaYoV9ZPz">here</a>. 
WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 
Online: Head to <a href="https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721879362382000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0w-WFG9RggUkkg7vEVFn5K">bodyandsoul.com.au</a> for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.
On social: Via Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721879362382000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2tBgMLIDZf7pElDe1fJoyI">@bodyandsoul_au</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721879362382000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1TymNUk08Jerh3Pxfa_KTv">Facebook</a>. Or, TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyandsoul_au" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyandsoul_au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721879362382000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3_W5UmEIEqUEAvwqFSksvC">here</a>. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721879362382000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IPC14jtcig0FDkVyl9gB_">@felicityharley</a>. 
In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

Boxer Tina Rahimi on courage, fearlessness & not giving up

Extra Healthy-ish Podcast:  Breaker Rachael Gunn is 36 with a PHD & defying Olympic stereotypes

Rachael Gunn aka Raygun discusses how she juggles training for the Olympics with her academic career, and how she’s defying age-related stereotypes in sport.

It’s the Olympics and this week we’re celebrating (cue applause). Rachael Gunn aka Raygun discusses how she juggles training for the Olympics with her academic career, and how she’s defying age-related stereotypes in sport. 

WANT MORE FROM RACHAEL?

Follow Rachael’s Paris experience @raygun_aus or see the B+S Paris hub here. 

WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 

In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

It’s the Olympics and this week we’re celebrating (cue applause). Rachael Gunn aka Raygun discusses how she juggles training for the Olympics with her academic career, and how she’s defying age-related stereotypes in sport. 
WANT MORE FROM RACHAEL?
Follow Rachael’s Paris experience <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raygun_aus/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/raygun_aus/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721773735164000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CUZIGdJxGKRNzDzOzInc1">@raygun_aus</a> or see the B+S Paris hub <a href="https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/topics/olympics-2024" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/topics/olympics-2024&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721773735164000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZbOxuWe7c9HJiRMV-nyQ6">here</a>. 
WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 
Online: Head to <a href="https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721773735164000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0TVCi-BhxrC9DUii7TJu-Y">bodyandsoul.com.au</a> for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.
On social: Via Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/bodyandsoul_au/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721773735164000&amp;usg=AOvVaw340A0fu2YRquf96NyD97Jh">@bodyandsoul_au</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/bodyandsoulau/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721773735164000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0PGPGIsWGZ2ZwX_xWabaEu">Facebook</a>. Or, TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyandsoul_au" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyandsoul_au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721773735164000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0TEaSBnRzkhejvoidC40hF">here</a>. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1721773735164000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CygirJxLByGjaQodbW-wS">@felicityharley</a>. 
In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

What having cancer teaches you about living

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