Creating Active Lives

In this week's episode I am joined by Jen Griffiths who shares her inspiring story of getting active following a health scare.  We discuss: overcoming anxiety  exercise habits and motivation outdoor networking and the benefits it has for mental health nature walks consistency with exercise using game consoles to support your consistency with exercise Jen shows us that there are so many differ...

In this week's episode, I speak to Charlotte Lawson, a wellbeing coach, about how to prioritise your own health and wellbeing. We discuss: how to prioritise self how to say 'me too' how to see that there is nothing more important than our health how to build habits About Charlotte: As a wellbeing coach and trainer Charlotte uses her warm and compassionate style to help busy people-p...

In this week's episode I am talking with Heather Lock all about resistance training.  We discuss: why resistance training is important especially for women the reasons women resist this kind of training how to add resistance training into your daily routine why it's never too late to start and make a difference to your health Moving away from the scales and focussing on strength can be c...

In this week's episode I speak with Kevin Kibble about his diagnosis of prostate cancer and why activity matters. We discuss: his diagnosis and treatment why exercise is so important with a cancer diagnosis advice for prostate health encouraging conversations about prostate health About Kevin: Kevin Kibble is former Chief Executive at nurtureuk (formerly known as the Nurture Group Network) th...

In this week's episode I talk to Roxy Kind, a menstrual cycle coach all about planning activity with your menstrual cycle. We discuss: How can you learn to track your cycle to improve your life What can your cycle tell you What type of exercise suits different parts of your cycle How long it takes to start seeing a change in your cycle What foods can support your cycle I hope that beginning t...

In this week's episode I am speaking with Lucy Woods all about mindful activity. We talk about: what is mindfulness? the power of mindful moments how presence in the moment seems to be becoming more elusive the range of applications for mindfulness What has your experience of mindfulness been like and are you now considering bringing in more mindfulness to your life? About Lucy: Lucy is a min...

In part 2 of my conversation with Claire Jones we are discussing how to get back on track in the New Year. We discuss: ways to make every day an opportunity to make improvements the New Year trap how small change can make a big impact how building in activity can help embedding change into normal life This conversation will support anyone looking to make any change as we start the new year. About...

In this week's episode I talk with Danny Clarke. Danny joins us today to talk about going alcohol free and the benefits that it has. With this being the first episode in January it seems the perfect time to think about this with dry January being an option. Have you considered going alcohol free? About Danny Clarke: Danny Clarke is the founder of Easy Peasy Business. A serial entrepreneur, he...

In today's episode I talk to Claire Winter about two of my favourite things, winter and walking in nature.  Hear us talk about: the power of nature the importance of taking time out forest bathing on prescription across the world why making time for yourself in a busy day is important how to free write and the benefits  About Claire Winter Claire Winter is a word creatrix, storyteller, creati...

In this week's episode I am joined by Claire Jones for part of 1 of our exploration about habits over the holiday period. We discuss: How  Christmas can impact our eating habits Overindulgence and ways to be more mindful about our eating habits Keeping up activity over the festive period I am looking forward to sharing part 2 with you in the New Year. About Claire: Claire Jones, Founder and C...

In this week's episode join me and Sarah Park, disability diva, as we explore getting the fitness business more inclusive. Hear Sarah's experience of being disabled within the fitness industry and some of her advice for how to make fitness spaces more inclusive for people with a disability. We discuss advocacy, the difference between being pro active rather than reactive and some of the...

In this week's episode I am talking about why activity is a priority for older adults  with Steve Shreeve and Lisa Hillier. About Lisa Hillier Lisa Hillier is a fitness professional who runs community-based classes where people of all ages and abilities, particularly those over 60, to come together for fun and functional exercise. In lockdown Lisa created a fitness brand called GroovX Fitness...

In this week's episode I speak to Lisa Anne O'Donnell a therapeutic radiographer from Scotland. Lisa has her own struggles with chronic illness which led her to discover more about the benefits of exercise. She now works with cancer patients to help them understand the benefits of exercise throughout their journey with cancer and she shares with us some of her recommendations for exercis...

In this week's episode I talk to Steve Bowen all about COPD and recovery. We discuss: Steve's journey to a diagnosis of COPD What is COPD The impact it can have on daily life Ways to manage COPD Exercise and COPD management This is an interesting deep dive into a condition that impacts many people showing that it's never too late to start to build your fitness. In today's episo...

In this episode I talk to Lyn Penman, Founder and CEO of Mental Wellbeing Solutions. Lyn looks at managing mental health differently and advocates for a new way to manage it.  We discuss: managing stress and anxiety with a new approach what it means to be solutions focussed around your mental health how anxiety can be a habit and impact on daily life exercise as a tool to improve mental health the...

In this week's episode I talk to Matt Boyles who specialises in supporting the GBTQ+ in their fitness journey. We discuss: fitness, inclusivity and personal training motivation and goal setting how to enjoy your fitness journey how knowing your clients helps to support them in the best way possible for them the importance of men's health why Movember is important About Matt Boyles: Matt...

In this week's episode I speak to psychologist, psychotherapist and coach Nova Cobban all about post natal depression. We discuss: the loss of identity when a child is born the symptoms of post natal depression exercise and self care after pregnancy postpartum depression and its impact on mothers and fathers mental health, self care and personal growth This is an important episode for any par...

In this week's episode I talk to Nicole Winer about ADHD, migraines and activity. Nicole is self diagnosed with ADHD and it is so interested to hear her speak with such understanding about herself, her ADHD and how it impacts her. We discuss: how she discovered ADHD was impacting her the importance of settling the nervous system Nicole's history of migraine and how this has changed over...

In this week's episode, I welcome Anat Shabi as we have a conversation about depression and activity.  We discuss: how it feels to have depression the benefits of exercise and activity for depression creating habits in the activity process how Anat uses Lego®SeriousPlay® as part of her work This episode is not to be taken as medical advice, however, both of us share our own personal experienc...

In this week's episode I would like to welcome my guest, Rebecca Vincent. Rebecca shares with us today her inspiring story about staying active during and after her breast cancer treatment. We discuss: the role of physical activity in recovery finding support and encouragement overcoming challenges and staying motivated how movement can support others going through cancer treatment. Hearing R...

In this week's episode I'm joined by Rebecca Roberts from Bfitr. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Becky has worked with a diverse range of individuals, particularly within what we call the specialist population. She spent 15 years working with the Exercise Referral Scheme in North Wales. Today, she'll be sharing her insights into her journey and the importance of co...

In this week's episode I am talking to Vicki Morrison all about keeping active as you get older.  We discuss: how to keep an active life later in life how to embrace what we have  inspire yourself to be real, not perfect Vicki's involvement with the  Special Olympics some of the amazing challenges Vicki has completed The key message is – you really are never too old.  So, get active, sta...

In this week's episode I am joined by Rachael Warne Roberts, a fitness instructor working with people referred for exercise and a lover of the outdoors.  We talk about: where her love of the outdoors began the power of outdoor activity the mental health connection connecting with nature the accessibility of outdoor activity Rachael is firmly committed to encouraging everyone to get active out...

In this week's episode I talk to my guest Luke Murray all about why mens mental health matters.  We discuss Luke's own experiences around mental health and what brought him to the work he does today as an advocate for mens mental health. We talk about: the unique challenges men face when it comes to opening up about mental health supportive environments available for men  the significanc...

In this week's episode, I am speaking to Sammie Searle about the initiative "This Girl Can." We discuss what "This Girl Can" is all about and how it encourages women to be more active and confident in their fitness journey. Sammie shares the importance of providing a safe and inclusive environment for participants and the benefits of dancing for adults and children. About...