Show Notes
There’s a health crisis that is silently sweeping across the country, it's not heart disease, a chronic illness, or anything nutrition related... it's loneliness. Jemma Sbeg, a mental health advocate and host of Psychology of Your 20's and We Are Lonely, shares the harrowing reality of loneliness, but it's not all doom and gloom, Jemma shares how we can all pitch in to cure loneliness. Then, Sam gives some tips to add more protein to your diet, the best breakfast options for weight loss, and how to calculate the amount of calories you should be consuming, to be in a calorie deficit Have a question for Sam? Guest suggestion? Or some positive news to share? Submit it to The Wood Life Inbox HERE. Find a calorie deficit calculator HERE and a calorie counter HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This episode discusses issues such as self-harm, domestic and family violence, suicide and eating disorders that may be difficult for some listeners. If you need support, get in touch with Beyond Blue at http://www.beyondblue.org.au. If you're in an emergency or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on triple zero, or emergency services in your country. For support services outside of Australia, please visit http://checkpointorg.com/global. Jelena Dokic joins Sam Wood to talk about her experience as a pro-athlete, going from survivor to thriver and her book Fearless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.