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Welcome to "Creating Active Lives," with Sarah Bolitho, the podcast that inspires you to create an active life in ways that are inclusive and accessible to everyone!
Join your host, Sarah, and her weekly guests, as they dive into the diverse realms of an active lifestyle. From exploring public health pathways and breakthroughs to discovering the art of stretching from the comfort of your couch, we visit all topics in our quest for an energised and inclusive world.
But this podcast is not just about information – it's about inspiration. Tune in each week for heartwarming and encouraging stories from individuals who have gone from inactive to truly inspiring. Sarah believes that everyone has a unique and useful journey to share, and her guests will motivate you to take your first steps on your path to a more active and fulfilling life.
Look out for the episodes when Sarah chats with someone eager to kick start their active journey but feels lost in the vast sea of possibilities. Together, they find the true motivation and the starting point, providing actionable tips and expert guidance for anyone ready to take the first steps towards a healthier and more vibrant existence.
Creating Active Lives - let's make activity accessible, inclusive and inspiring for all!
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Join Fiona and me as we talk about the importance of connecting with one's body and mind to create a more active and fulfilling life. The necessity of tuning into your body and mind is increasingly important to heal patterns formed by trauma, stress, or grief, and to balance and rejuvenate the nervous system for a life that is more assured and lived.Join us as we discuss:Body wisdom, trauma, and healing through somatic therapy.The importance of connecting with nature and listening to one...
Join me and Fenella as we discuss the transformative nature of climbing, and how it can help develop a greater sense of self-awareness, resilience, and mindfulness. The sense of calmness and focus you can experience while climbing, as well as the sense of Zen and exhilaration it brings.About Fenella Hemus:I started climbing when I was 42 and got hooked. About 5 years ago, my friend who hated gyms etc came with me and we now boulder and workout (at the climbing gym) every week. I'm 58 and she'...
In this week's episode, I am joined by Fiona Winter, a coach who specialises in holistic health and well-being, movement and body awareness.Join us as we discuss:The therapeutic and accessible aspects of nature-based movement, emphasise its role in connecting with the environment through outdoor fitness and mindful practices.The importance of moonlit walks and the combination of music with movement, which enhances mental health and fosters safety, confidence, and connection among women.About ...
In this week's episode I am joined by Sarah-Jane Lewis, a mum, entrepreneur, and woman, balancing multiple roles while running a household. Join us as we talk about:Fitness journey, from childhood memories to pregnancy and beyond.Postpartum body changes, exercise, and nutrition.About Sarah-Jane Lewis:Sarah-Jane, aka The Etsy Queen, is a thriving entrepreneur who has made a name for herself on the world's most beloved online marketplace. With five successful Etsy stores to her name, Sarah-Jane...
In this week's episode, I am joined by Kerry King. Join us as we discuss Kerry's journey from a novice swimmer to a full charity sea swim and the benefits she got from It. How it changed her life and mental wellbeing during menopause.Join us as we discuss:Hormonal fluctuations and exercise during menstruation and menopause. Self-acceptance and ageing, with a focus on body positivity and natural beauty.About Kerry King:Kerry teaches sports injury, mental well-being, and Pilates workshops ...
First off, I do want to just give you all a trigger warning. In this episode, we are going to be talking about toxic and controlling relationships. So if this is a sensitive subject for you, or if it raises any issues in you, you might want to give it a miss. However, it is important to raise awareness of some of the more subtle red flags in these types of relationships, particularly around activity participation.In this week's episode, I am joined by Kirsty Groves. Join us as we discuss how ...
In this week's episode, I am joined by Laura Lepley who is a Transformational Performance Coach aiming to help others experiencing internal confidence, impostor syndrome and burnout to pause, develop a positive mindset and become the change they need to move ahead.Join us as we discuss the importance of a holistic approach to health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition:Holistic wellness, exercise, nutrition, and preventative measures for better health outcomes.The importance of mental stimulatio...
In this week's episode I am joined by Adrian Fautly, a cancer exercise specialist within the NHS and a trainer for CanRehab, the foremost cancer and exercise training organisation in the UK and overseas.Hear us talk about:what is prehabthe benefits of prehabwhat happens in a prehab settingJoin us as we discuss how beneficial and important prehab is for cancer patients.About Adrian:Adrian Fautly is a Cancer Exercise Specialist who has worked at a leading NHS cancer hospital in London for the l...
To mark one year of the podcast I am delighted to be talking to Caroline Bramwell. Caroline was a guest on one of the early episodes of the podcast and she is back today to talk about the importance of rest.Hear us discuss:why is rest so importantwhat kind of rest are we thinking abouthow rest supports our subconscious mindhow to prioritise rest in your dayDo you find it easy to rest? How can you bring more rest into your day?About Caroline:Voted one of the UK’s Top Ten Female Entrepreneurs b...
In this week's episode I am joined again by Steve Shreeve who is talking to us all about skipping. It's definitely the right time to talk about it as it was National Skipping Day on 24th March. We are so used to thinking about skipping in the playground but there are so many benefits for adults. Let's learn more. Hear us talk about:the general health benefits of skippingthe sports benefits of skippinghow to choose the right ropesome tips to making skipping more accessibleSkipping provide...
In this week's episode I am speaking to Sarah Russell, a registered clinical exercise physiologist with a special interest in working with those who have bowel cancer/stoma surgery. We discuss:what is a stoma?the importance of exercise and rehab after stoma surgerythe importance of signposting when recoveringwhy people aren't recovering as they couldhow you can create a plan that works for youThe main message from today's episode is that there is recovery available, you can get back to e...
This episode is an important one for both those going to university, and also for parents who want to support their children in thriving while away from home, especially for the first time. I am talking to Julie Hughes and Seona Mackenzie about student mental health.In this episode we discuss: the importance of supporting students' mental health, especially during the transition to university life. Common issues among first-year students The challenges of independent livi...
In this week's episode I am talking to Alison Salmond about her experience with ovarian cancer and why activity is important. This episode is being shared during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.We discuss:symptoms of ovarian cancerhow subtle those symptoms can bethe impact cancer had on her activity levelshow to exercise to tolerancewhy building your exercise during cancer treatment may not be linearI hope that by sharing Alison's story we are able to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and a...
In this week's episode I am speaking to Emma Hine, a certified business strategist, about how turning 50 made her think about her health. We discuss:the difference between being busy and being activewhy thinking about your health at fifty will have an impact as you get olderthe benefits of focussing on your health at fifty for your wider lifethe power of goal settingwhat the small changes can be to make a differencehabit stackingStarting to consider how you can prioritise your health is ...
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 motivationoutdoor networking and the benefits it has for mental healthnature walksconsistency with exerciseusing game consoles to support your consistency with exerciseJen shows us that there are so many different ways to create an active life for yourself. It doesn't have to look the same as someone else. Th...
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 selfhow to say 'me too'how to see that there is nothing more important than our healthhow to build habitsAbout Charlotte:As a wellbeing coach and trainer Charlotte uses her warm and compassionate style to help busy people-pleasers swap; distraction for presence, self-criticism for self-compassion and unrealistic expectations for sustainable...
In this week's episode I am talking with Heather Lock all about resistance training. We discuss:why resistance training is important especially for womenthe reasons women resist this kind of traininghow to add resistance training into your daily routinewhy it's never too late to start and make a difference to your healthMoving away from the scales and focussing on strength can be challenging for some but hopefully hearing Heather discuss the benefits of resistance training will support y...
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 treatmentwhy exercise is so important with a cancer diagnosisadvice for prostate healthencouraging conversations about prostate healthAbout Kevin:Kevin Kibble is former Chief Executive at nurtureuk (formerly known as the Nurture Group Network) the international charity promoting nurture practice in education especially for children and young people affe...
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 lifeWhat can your cycle tell youWhat type of exercise suits different parts of your cycleHow long it takes to start seeing a change in your cycleWhat foods can support your cycleI hope that beginning to learn more about how you can support your menstrual cycle will enable you to make positive changes. Ab...
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 momentshow presence in the moment seems to be becoming more elusivethe range of applications for mindfulnessWhat has your experience of mindfulness been like and are you now considering bringing in more mindfulness to your life?About Lucy:Lucy is a mindfulness teacher with a passion for helping individuals transform their lives through the practice of mindfuln...
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