Healthy-Ish podcast: loneliness silent killer in Australia

Joey Fry talks about the dangers of loneliness, and the importance of human connection.

Are you feeling lonely right now? You’re not alone. At age 23 on Christmas Eve, Joey Fry felt so alone that he attempted to take his life and lost his right leg. He shares what he’s learnt about building connections. Warning: we talk about suicide in this episode. 

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To hear today's full interview, where he shares how he acknowledges mental health red flags...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.

You can watch The Great Separation on SBS On Demand here or see here for more info. You can find more about Joey @thatdude.withoneleg_. If this conversation triggered you, please call Lifeline 131114 or you can find them here. 

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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. 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). 

Are you feeling lonely right now? You’re not alone. At age 23 on Christmas Eve, Joey Fry felt so alone that he attempted to take his life and lost his right leg. He shares what he’s learnt about building connections. Warning: we talk about suicide in this episode. 
WANT MORE FROM JOEY?
To hear today's full interview, where he shares how he acknowledges mental health red flags...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
You can watch The Great Separation on SBS On Demand <a href="https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/the-great-separation/2264956483788" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/the-great-separation/2264956483788&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1702958720921000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ng6TYlE2qxsAVpxy3MdEo">here</a> or see <a href="https://www.thegreatseparation.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thegreatseparation.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1702958720921000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2JRbCavmlPFYypOZlfb0Hr">here</a> for more info. You can find more about Joey <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatdude.with1leg_/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/thatdude.with1leg_/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1702958720921000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3OwEbW3vW2MDTolxJRgHGj">@thatdude.withoneleg_</a>. If this conversation triggered you, please call Lifeline 131114 or you can find them <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lifeline.org.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1702958720921000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2tT5_gkBRCicPGX71ZDYOp">here</a>. 
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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=1702958720921000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2MCOdNAdRTHbfVKvIsABeq">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=1702958720921000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zSI1hVly_aZ03JmUd2UU0">@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=1702958720921000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ukdAyRDgGxZzfkr_xV2PZ">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=1702958720921000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2a7Ndzzq5tJuhmj_Sr75P3">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=1702958720921000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0w_qcb9bqpVYP-kQVYz0oN">@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).

Hosted by Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo, this podcast will help you make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul.

Hosted by Felicity Harley, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday.  For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

Everyday tips for your mind, body and soul

Healthy-ish

Hosted by Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday. 


For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

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