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Creating Active Lives

Sarah Bolitho

69 episodes

8 months ago

In this episode, we're diving into the vital topic of prioritising healthy living and discovering activities that can help manage back pain effectively. We'll explore the significance of proper posture and exercise in maintaining good back health. Tanya shares her personal journey with weightlifting and how it has positively impacted her well-being. We'll also discuss the unique aspects of the female body and how understanding its changes throughout the menstrual cycle can enhance our approa...

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In this episode, we're diving into the vital topic of prioritising healthy living and discovering activities that can help manage back pain effectively. We'll explore the significance of proper posture and exercise in maintaining good back health. Tanya shares her personal journey with weightlifting and how it has positively impacted her well-being. We'll also discuss the unique aspects of the female body and how understanding its changes throughout the menstrual cycle can enhance our approa...

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Episodes (20/69)

Creating Active Lives

068 Lifting out of back pain with Tanya Gordon

In this episode, we're diving into the vital topic of prioritising healthy living and discovering activities that can help manage back pain effectively. We'll explore the significance of proper posture and exercise in maintaining good back health. Tanya shares her personal journey with weightlifting and how it has positively impacted her well-being. We'll also discuss the unique aspects of the female body and how understanding its changes throughout the menstrual cycle can enhance our approa...

1 year ago

39 minutes

Creating Active Lives

067 Good days and bad days with two stomas with Siobhan Coleman

Siobhan takes us through her journey with cervical cancer, focusing on the life-changing decision to undergo total pelvic exenteration surgery. Siobhan discusses the profound impacts of this major procedure, which led to her living with two stomas, and the rollercoaster of good and bad days that followed. With honesty and courage, Siobhan talks about the extensive post-surgery rehabilitation she endured, detailing both the physical and emotional challenges she faced during her recovery. She o...

1 year ago

56 minutes

Creating Active Lives

066 Future Proof Your Health & Business With Kellie Williams

About Kellie Williams: Kellie is a mum of 2 with over 20 years’ experience in business and, as a Coach and Mentor her mission is to help others create the lifestyle they want for themselves and their families. Kellie believes business doesn’t have to be hard, it can be fun! She supports her clients by starting with their lifestyle and business goals and work backward from there to create a business designed around their dreams. At the Drop of a Hat Ltd started in 2019 and scaled quickl...

1 year ago

42 minutes

Creating Active Lives

065 The Dynamics of Stretching with Steve Shreeve

This week Steve Sheere and I will explore the often misunderstood yet vital component of any fitness routine—dynamic stretching. This type of stretching, essential for effectively warming up the body and preparing it for physical activity, differs significantly from traditional static stretching by involving active movements that increase muscle temperature and flexibility. About Sarah Bolitho: Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their bu...

1 year ago

37 minutes

Creating Active Lives

064 Exercise As A Business Tool With Pippa Tanko

Joining me on this week's episode is the vibrant Pippa Tanko. We unravel how staying active isn’t just great for the body, but is an essential tool for your business too! We discuss how exercise benefits not only your physical health but also boosts your mental sharpness and productivity sky-high. Whether you're gearing up for a nerve-wracking pitch or simply tackling your daily to-do list, we look at how exercise can keep you on your A-game. But that’s not all—Pippa shares some fascinating ...

1 year ago

40 minutes

Creating Active Lives

063 Listen To Your Body With Fiona Smith

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 t...

1 year ago

51 minutes

Creating Active Lives

062 Climbing Into Fitness With Fenella Hemus

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 ...

1 year ago

35 minutes

Creating Active Lives

061 Naturally Active With Fiona Winter

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.Abo...

1 year ago

41 minutes

Creating Active Lives

060 Fitness isn't linear with Sarah-Jane Lewis

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, Sara...

1 year ago

40 minutes

Creating Active Lives

059 From Sinker to Swimmer with Kerry King

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 works...

1 year ago

41 minutes

Creating Active Lives

058 Activity after toxic relationships with Kirstie Groves

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 ho...

1 year ago

39 minutes

Creating Active Lives

057 Holistic Wellness with Lauren Lepley

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 stimula...

1 year ago

41 minutes

Creating Active Lives

056 Cancer Prehab - what it is and why it is important with Adrian Fautly

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...

1 year ago

36 minutes

Creating Active Lives

055 Are you getting enough rest? with Caroline Bramwell

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 day Do 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 Entrepre...

1 year ago

38 minutes

Creating Active Lives

054 Let’s get skipping! with Steve Shreeve

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 accessible Skipping pro...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Creating Active Lives

053 Activity with a stoma with Sarah Russell

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 you The main message from today's episode is that there is recovery available, you can get back ...

1 year ago

45 minutes

Creating Active Lives

052 Student Mental Health Seona McKenzie and Julie Hughes

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 ...

1 year ago

43 minutes

Creating Active Lives

051 Ovarian Cancer and Activity with Alison Salmond

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 an...

1 year ago

42 minutes

Creating Active Lives

050 Getting fit after 50 with Emma Hine

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 stacking Starting to consider how you can prioritise your health...

1 year ago

38 minutes

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049 Netwalking with the gamer who got fit with Jen Griffiths

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....

1 year ago

32 minutes