Body Science Podcast

In today’s episode, we welcome Zac Bailey and Melanie Olsen to discuss pre- and post-game nutrition, athlete recovery, adapting to a player’s diet requirements, getting drafted into the AFL, locker room antics, and more…

Zac Bailey is a skillful midfielder/forward for the Brisbane Lions. Bailey grew up in the Northern Territory before moving to South Australia to attend school and pursue a career in football. Bailey debuted for the Brisbane Lions in 2018 after being drafted as the #15th pick in the 2017 AFL draft.

Melanie Olsen is a distinguished sports performance dietitian with an exceptional track record in elevating the nutritional strategies of top-tier athletic teams. With an impressive background in fostering peak physical performance, Melanie has lent her expertise to some of Australia's most renowned sporting franchises. Olsen has been working with the Brisbane Lions as a sports performance dietitian since 2022 and has previously worked with the St George Illawarra Dragons and the NSW Waratahs in similar roles.

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Zac Bailey

Instagram: zacbailley

Melanie Olsen

Instagram: mel_olsen_

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In today’s episode we welcome Lincoln Lewis, an Australian actor who has left an incredible mark on the entertainment industry. From a coffee ad to the big screen, you might recognise him from his iconic roles in the action-packed movie "Tomorrow, When the War Began," the beloved TV series "Home and Away," and "Slide." Lincoln has joined the BODYSCIENCE podcast to discuss the challenges of being an actor, the process he goes through to secure those captivating roles, his personal take on method acting, the grittier side of the entertainment industry, his secrets to health, body image, mastering lines and more…

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Instagram: @linc_lewis

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This week we talk to Sports Dietician Harriet Walker to expose fat loss myths. From fasted cardio, to if we really should be avoiding potatoes and bread. We educate you on all thing’s health, fitness, and nutrition to support your goals.

Harriet Walker is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian. A leader in the sports nutrition space within Australia, specialising in strength sports.

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Instagram: @athleticeating

Facebook: @HarrietWalkerNutritionist

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JOE WILLIAMS

EX NRL PLAYER, EX WBF WORLD JNR WELTERWEIGHT & PROFESSOR AT THE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND.

In today’s episode Joe Williams joins us. Joe is a Wiradjuri, 1st Nations Aboriginal man born in Cowra, raised in Wagga NSW having lived a 15 year span as a professional sports person. Joe played in the National Rugby League for South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers, and Canterbury Bulldogs before switching to professional Boxing in 2009. As a boxer Joe was a 2x WBF World Jnr Welterweight champion and won the WBC Asia Continental Title.

Although forging a successful professional sporting career, Joe battled the majority of his life with suicidal ideation and Bipolar Disorder. After a suicide attempt in 2012, Joe felt his purpose was to help people who struggle with mental health & wellbeing. 

Joe is also an author having contributed to multiple books as well as his very own autobiography titled Defying The Enemy Within.

Joe was also named as finalist for the courage award in the 2017 National Indigenous Human Rights Awards & 2018 was awarded the Suicide Prevention Australia Life Award for his work in communities across the country.

In 2019 Joe was awarded Australia’s highest honour in the Mental Health field, announced as a co-winner of the National Mental Health Prize presented by the Australian Prime Minister.

Since founding the organisation, The Enemy Within in 2014, Joe has delivered wellbeing programs to over 200 communities across Australia, & multiple countries around the globe; which aims to alleviate the mental & traumatic distress of individuals from all pockets of the community. Joe is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland.

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Today Dr Mac and Greg Young break down what exactly you should be looking for if you want a superior pre-workout and thermogenic. We explain how it’s not just about each ingredient alone but how they interact with one another and work together to ensure that you’re getting optimal benefits from the nutrients. We take a step back and break down each ingredient that goes into the HydroxyBurn Shred Ultra blend and show where the power of the blend comes from and what makes HydroxyBurn Shred Ultra different to any other product.

Dr. Chris McLellan

Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Ph.D., Physiotherapist, Performance Science Practitioner & Researcher.

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In this episode, we're discussing the topic of losing fat with Dr. Mac. If you're struggling to lose fat, then this video is for you! Dr. Mac discusses the various factors that play a role in fat loss, from diet to exercise to supplementation. He shares his tips on how to lose fat the healthy way, and helps you to understand why people tend to struggle to lose fat.

Dr. Chris McLellan

Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Ph.D., Physiotherapist, Performance Science Practitioner & Researcher.

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When it comes to training and nutrition “facts”, you’ve heard them all, but which ones should you believe? Body Science’s Greg Young gets the cold, hard, science-backed truth from Professor Chris McLellan, one of the leaders in sports science and strength and conditioning around the world. Dr. Mac is a Professor of Exercise and Sports Science has a Ph.D. in Exercise and Sports Science, a master’s degree in Physiotherapy, and has over 25 years of experience working in the NRL, AFL & professional Rugby Union around the world. PLUS, his research has resulted in over 90 published works in peer-reviewed journals, published abstracts, and presentations at national and international conferences…In short, he knows what he’s talking about. You can’t argue with hard science.

Dr. Chris McLellan

Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Ph.D., Physiotherapist, Performance Science Practitioner & Researcher.

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In today's episode, we revisit an old podcast with Dr. Chris McLellan and Founder of Body Science Greg Young to discuss Testosterone. Find out why Testosterone matters - whether you're MALE or FEMALE - and what to do about it! Did you know that low Testosterone levels have been linked to conditions such as depression, inflammation, infertility, muscle degradation, obesity, heart disease, insulin resistance, metabolic disorder, and more? Tune in for everything you need to know about testosterone - the king of male hormones: What it is and how it's produced. Testosterone myths and misconceptions. The signs of low T-levels you should look out for. What's killing your testosterone. And top tips for what you can do increase your testosterone levels. 

Dr. Chris McLellan

Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Ph.D., Physiotherapist, Performance Science Practitioner & Researcher.

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In today's episode, we revisit an old podcast with Dr. Chris McLellan and Founder of Body Science Greg Young to discuss Cortisol. What is it? Why is it so important? What is the role of Cortisol in the body?

Dr. Chris McLellan

Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Ph.D., Physiotherapist, Performance Science Practitioner & Researcher.

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The logistics of bringing a team to the World Cup is something that takes many people and organisations coming together for it all run smoothly. As we discuss what goes into this process, head coach Brad Donald helps us understand how he got his hands on such an incredible opportunity with The Jillaroos!

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