Welcome to The Movement Prescription, the podcast where movement meets medicine. Hosted by three dynamic GPs, Dr. Callum Leese, Dr. Suzy Scarlett, and Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi, this show is your go-to resource for understanding the transformative power of physical activity in healthcare.
Backed by the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, The Movement Prescription shares the society's bold vision: transforming healthcare and tackling health inequalities through the principles of lifestyle medicine.
Designed for everyone but with health professionals in mind, this podcast aims to educate, inspire, and empower listeners to integrate physical activity into healthcare settings. Whether you're a clinician, a health advocate, or someone passionate about promoting well-being, our episodes offer actionable insights, real-world examples, and expert interviews.
In Season Two, we dive deeper, challenging misconceptions about physical activity and exploring innovative ways to address it across diverse healthcare scenarios, including for disease-specific groups. Join us as we unlock the potential of movement to revolutionize health and bridge the gaps in healthcare for a healthier, more equitable future.
Tune in, and let’s get moving—together.
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Welcome to The Movement Prescription, the podcast where movement meets medicine. Hosted by three dynamic GPs, Dr. Callum Leese, Dr. Suzy Scarlett, and Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi, this show is your go-to resource for understanding the transformative power of physical activity in healthcare.
Backed by the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, The Movement Prescription shares the society's bold vision: transforming healthcare and tackling health inequalities through the principles of lifestyle medicine.
Designed for everyone but with health professionals in mind, this podcast aims to educate, inspire, and empower listeners to integrate physical activity into healthcare settings. Whether you're a clinician, a health advocate, or someone passionate about promoting well-being, our episodes offer actionable insights, real-world examples, and expert interviews.
In Season Two, we dive deeper, challenging misconceptions about physical activity and exploring innovative ways to address it across diverse healthcare scenarios, including for disease-specific groups. Join us as we unlock the potential of movement to revolutionize health and bridge the gaps in healthcare for a healthier, more equitable future.
Tune in, and let’s get moving—together.
Suzy interviews Dr. Polly Swan, an elite rower and medical doctor, on the Movement Prescription podcast. They delve into Polly's Olympic success, medical career, and balancing both endeavors. The discussion covers Polly's challenges, including injuries and overtraining, and the support she received. Polly shares her pandemic training experience, emphasizing the importance of outdoor activities. They explore Polly's Olympic journey, partnership with Helen Glover, and the legacy of inspiring ot...
Join me in a conversation with Robert Jamison, a pioneering architect known for the BBC/Netflix show “Your Home Made Perfect”. Robert offers an insight into his life, and how yoga plays a central part of his daily routine and well-being. And we talk about how the convenience of 21st century building and architecture is engineering movement out of our lives, and the various ways we can address this (including the squat toilet!). Robert has a unique perception of space, which inspires possibili...
Urban green and blue spaces (UGS) are hugely beneficial to human and planetary health. With the environments in which we live, and the rapid growth of urbanization, we as healthcare professionals have an advocacy role in promoting green space. Join me as I chat with Sarah and Dan from the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. We talk about the importance of green space for health, some of the amazing ongoing examples of promotion in health care and the offerings on the table. This includes...
Suzy, Lubna, and Dimple discuss the importance of integrating movement into diverse communities to empower patients from ethnic minority backgrounds. Lubna, a clinical specialist pharmacist, stresses a holistic approach in cardiovascular clinics, addressing lifestyle factors beyond diabetes control. Dimple, a GP, underlines the value of creative health promotion through lifestyle medicine pillars. The conversation focuses on cultural sensitivity in healthcare, offering tailored interventions ...
Join Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi as he explores the magic of nature with Maggy Blagrove from Open Minds Active. This UK-based organisation is all about bringing people together outdoors for better mental health.What Open Minds Active Does:Open Minds Active helps people reconnect with nature through outdoor activities like wild swimming and yoga.They have a team of experts who make sure everyone feels welcome and included.Their Core Values:Community: Creating a friendly space where everyone can hav...
What do you think of when someone mentions resistance training? Is it rust filled testosterone fuelled gyms? Or a Californian-style sweat free embodiment of perfection? Or something else? Whatever you think it is, resistance training should form a crucial part of our lives. And is even recommended for everyone by the WHO. Join me in a conversation with GP and lifestyle expert Dr John Sykes as we discuss the power of resistance training whilst also acknowledge the number of challenges in ...
Tune in to this week's episode as Hussain sits down with Chrissie Wellington, the Health and Wellbeing Lead at parkrun UK, to delve into the incredible phenomenon that is parkrun. Many of you will know Chrissie as the greatest female long distance triathlete of all time, winning a mind boggling 4 Ironman world titles! They discuss the importance of shifting perspectives and aims from physical activity as we age. parkrun is celebrating its 20th year, and has become more than just a run/jog or ...
Are you a cold water convert? Or still not sure? Regardless, join us for a conversation with Rachel Ashe, the Founder of Mental Health Swims. In this short episode, we talk swimming (in both hot and colder water) and the power of community to improve and empower mental health.Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/
Are you ready to get on your bike and ride? Tune in to our latest podcast featuring cycling legend Mark Beaumont (redefining what is possible on two wheels), and Angus Rodney from Love 2 Ride (the home of cycling encouragement) which we hope will have you dusting off your cycling gear to rediscover the childhood mischief to be had on two wheels. A refreshingly practical conversation with no shortage of inspirational stories and plenty of information to help anyone who may wis...
This episode we are joined by Craig Blain from Move Consulting where we discuss how we can successfully deliver physical activity projects in primary care. His breath of experience and knowledge has meant he has lead and been involved in numerous physical activity projects working with a number of stakeholders. Key points discussed:- Importance of the terminology and language used.- Projects should be informed by the service user and inform the design.- When starting a physical act...
Join us for a conversation with Dr Edney Boston-Griffiths as we talk about physical activity and cardiovascular health. Edney is a consultant in interventional cardiology with a passion for physical activity and lifestyle medicine. With hypertension and hypercholesteremia management in primary-care fairly bread and butter we delve deeper into the specifics of physical activity advice. Is saying walk a bit more enough? Or can we give more tailored advice for managing these conditions? Join us ...
Join Suzy in conversation with Duncan Galbraith, the founder of World Walking (https://worldwalking.org/), as he explains the story behind the movement that has walked to the moon.Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/
Have you ever tried to break bad-habits or make new ones, only to fail? For me new years resolutions often act as a painful reminder! In this podcast with behavioural economist, Noemi Molnar, we explore the science behind behaviour that shapes our decision making processes. Using this she provides some hints and tips we can use to help get our patients more active through building new habits (and breaking unwanted ones).Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund a...
Welcome to The Movement Prescription, the podcast where movement meets medicine. Hosted by three dynamic GPs, Dr. Callum Leese, Dr. Suzy Scarlett, and Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi, this show is your go-to resource for understanding the transformative power of physical activity in healthcare.
Backed by the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, The Movement Prescription shares the society's bold vision: transforming healthcare and tackling health inequalities through the principles of lifestyle medicine.
Designed for everyone but with health professionals in mind, this podcast aims to educate, inspire, and empower listeners to integrate physical activity into healthcare settings. Whether you're a clinician, a health advocate, or someone passionate about promoting well-being, our episodes offer actionable insights, real-world examples, and expert interviews.
In Season Two, we dive deeper, challenging misconceptions about physical activity and exploring innovative ways to address it across diverse healthcare scenarios, including for disease-specific groups. Join us as we unlock the potential of movement to revolutionize health and bridge the gaps in healthcare for a healthier, more equitable future.
Tune in, and let’s get moving—together.
