Loneliness is something that affects all of us, at one time or another. But especially so this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychologist, AKA The Friendly Psychologist Jacqui Manning has seen this play out time and time again, and she explains why our brains are wired to need human connection, and how you can use this festive season to replenish your feel-good stores, IRL. 

 

You can find Jacqui on Instagram at @thefriendlypsychologist, and online here. 

 

You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.

 

If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au

 

Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

 

Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

Loneliness is something that affects all of us, at one time or another. But especially so this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychologist, AKA The Friendly Psychologist Jacqui Manning has seen this play out time and time again, and she explains why our brains are wired to need human connection, and how you can use this festive season to replenish your feel-good stores, IRL. 

 

You can find Jacqui on Instagram at @thefriendlypsychologist, and online here. 

 

You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.

 

If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au

 

Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

 

Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook 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