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How To Be Well Authors Sharon Kolkka and Dr Karen Coates Talk About How To Achieve Positive Health Habits

Australia’s leading voices in women’s health and wellness, integrative medicine specialist Dr Karen Coates and renowned wellness advocate Sharon Kolkka talk to Robyn Foyster from TheCarousel.com about their book How To Be Well – A Handbook for Women.

In this interview, they share practical tips about how to enjoy optimal physical, mental and emotional health. They also talk about how they manage their own health and wellbeing, and why they dedicated their book to their daughters and outline plans for their next book.

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How To Be Well – A Handbook for Women by Sharon Kolkka and Dr Karen Coates Publisher Simon and Schuster RRP $30.50

How To Be Well – A Handbook for Women

In their book How To Be Well – A Handbook for Women, Dr Karen Coates and Sharon Kolkka use their wealth of experience from years in the wellness industry to provide a step by step guide, through their innovative five-pillared approach to wellness and a personal health to empower you along your path to better energy, vitality and stress resilience.
Dr Karen Coates has worked for over thirty years as an integrative medicine doctor and has qualifications in surgery, obstetrics, nutritional and environmental medicine.

Sharon Kolkka previously held the position of General Manager and Wellness Director at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat and is one of Australia’s leading wellness advisors and speakers.

How to Be Well uncovers integrative solutions that will resonate with your unique lifestyle and motivate the short-term and long-term changes you can make to maximise wellbeing.

You can buy the book here

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Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in Tallebudgera Valley Queensland, Australia

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Robyn Foyster

Robyn Foyster is a multi‑award‑winning journalist, tech entrepreneur, and founder of The Carousel, Women Love Tech, Women Love Travel and Game Changers. With over 30 years’ experience across print, digital, TV, and immersive media, she’s been at the forefront of shaping Australia’s female narrative Robyn’s mission for The Carousel is to empower women through expert-driven, impact-focused storytelling. Whether it’s wellness, career, personal growth, or eco-conscious living, the platform is guided by her belief that well-informed women can change the world.