Adjusting to life as a new parent is one thing, but transitioning back into working life when your maternity or paternity leave finishes can bring a whole new set of challenges. Health journalist Casey Beros should know - she's been there! The mum of two chatted to GP Dr Preeya Alexander - also a mum of two - about not biting off more than you can chew, and the importance of asking for help instead of trying to do it all. In this 20-minute episode you'll get a wealth of information on not just surviving as a working parent, but thriving - and that's gotta be good for the whole family, right?

COVID-19 has reshaped our lives in unpredictable ways; and adjusting to our new normal is proving challenging for all of us. To help, we've gathered advice from some of the country's leading experts in medicine, psychology, relationships, nutrition and HR to help us navigate the weeks and months ahead. This special Thriving Beyond COVID podcast episode is a collation of some of the best bits from a special nine-part series we've created with our experts. To find out more about the full podcast series, please reach out to the team @ TLS via [email protected]

Change is an inevitable part of life, so it's surprising that we're not better equipped to deal with it when it happens. In this episode of the Well-thy podcast, health journalist Casey Beros chats with integrative psychologist Leanne Hall about how to not only deal with change, but how to embrace it and thrive through it. From breakups to redundancy and becoming a parent to losing one, this is a must-listen episode.

Many of us are good at setting goals, but when it comes to actually achieving them, we tend to (inevitably) fall off the wagon. In this episode of the Well-thy podcast, health journalist Casey Beros picks the brains of motivational speaker Chelsea Pottenger, to find out how we can stay on track with implementing real, effective and positive change. All we have to do is 'rewire our brains' with some healthy daily habits... piece of cake, right?

There's little in life that stresses us out more than money. No matter where you live, with shaky house prices, slow wage growth and more debt than ever, we're feeling increasingly anxious about our financial future. So, why aren't we better at talking about money, and if you're under financial pressure, what can you do about it? Paul Gordon and Janine Robertson know the answers, and give health journalist Casey Beros the low-down.

Two or three generations ago, a man's job was to work hard and put his health on the back burner. But in recent years men's approach to health has had a radical reinvention, with a renewed focus on mental wellbeing. In this episode, health journalist Casey Beros chats to naturopathic nutritionist Reece Carter about how he prioritises health and wellbeing - and shares the very personal reasons why it matters so much.

When relationships are good, they're wonderful, but when they're not, they can be extremely stressful. In the madness of modern life it can be easy to accidentally neglect our primary partnerships, so in this episode, health journalist Casey Beros chats to relationship expert Dr Nikki Goldstein about how you can keep your partnership healthy amid pressure from work, kids and finances.

It makes the world go around, yet money also makes many of us feel completely out of our depth when it comes to managing our daily (and future) finances. In this episode, health journalist Casey Beros asks two financially savvy experts for advice on how to change the way you think about money, how to ramp up your savings and how to better prepare for a financially fit future. On board for this episode are financial consultant Pauline Taylor and investment expert Ted Richards.

Dietitian and nutritional scientist Dr Joanna McMillan joins health journalist Casey Beros to talk everything from healthy body image to having a better relationship with food, and gives her no-nonsense advice on popular diets from intermittent fasting to gluten free, and paleo to veganism. Plus - the things every woman (and man) should have on their plate.

In this episode, health journalist Casey Beros taps experts for their top tips on managing and reducing stress. She explores the impact of stress on the body and mind, its surprising symptoms and some techniques you can use to take back control. Explore stress from every angle with heart surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp, positive psychologist Dr Tim Sharp, habit change expert Dr Gina Cleo and dietitian Dr Joanna McMillan.