Creating Active Lives

In this episode, Sarah chats with Charlotte Lawson, a sustainable success coach, who shares insights on postpartum recovery, managing high standards as a new mother, and the importance of self-care during the fourth trimester. The conversation emphasises practical strategies for mental and physical health, lowering unrealistic expectations, and supporting new mothers.Sarah and Charlotte also discuss the importance of a wide support network, from lactation advice, mental health support, pelvic health and other topics.To find out more about Charlotte, visit www.charlottelawson.co.uk, and for her free workbook, click here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wUblgNNEp38jNnKuLPPvsYyq9bM-IZWMv8nKuYYwQyQ/edit?usp=sharingCharlotte Lawson's WebsiteTalking Therapies NHS ServicePelvic Health Physiotherapy - Emma Claire PhysiotherapyBreastfeeding Support - Local Lactation ConsultantsStress Management Workbook - Personal Stress SystemChapter markers 00:00Introduction to the Fourth Trimester02:31The Reality of Motherhood vs Expectations06:51The Impact of Social Media on Postpartum Experiences11:27Self-Compassion and Lowering Standards13:40Accessing Help for Postpartum Recovery17:11Practical Support for New Mothers20:58Reframing Exercise Postpartum24:10Restoring Core Strength and Pelvic Health26:04The Importance of Support in Breastfeeding28:27Navigating Feeding Challenges and Seeking Help30:49Prioritizing Self-Care as a New Parent36:03Finding Balance: Putting Yourself First40:57Resources for Managing Stress and Seeking SupportFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

In this episode, Sarah Bolitho interviews Jo Curran about the Quiet Core Method, exploring how movement, breath, and mindset can enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They discuss overcoming self-doubt, the power of stillness, and practical techniques for integrating mindfulness into daily life.For more about The Quiet Core Method and Jo Curran visit:www.hypnoglo.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/Hypnoglohttps://www.instagram.com/hypnogloFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

In this episode, Sarah Bolitho interviews Rebecca Miller from Seahorse Fitness about innovative approaches to lifestyle activity, self-help, and community support through a unique book club. They explore how small, manageable changes and group accountability can significantly impact personal health and well-being, and how they can start to change your life.Sarah and Rebecca are both passionate about taking small, sustainable steps towards a healthy, balanced lifestyle - with the emphasis on balance, as we all want joy and fun (and chocolate or crisps) in our lives.  Rebecca Miller is a qualified professional Personal Trainer, coach and founder of Seahorse Fitness. She is positive and passionate about the outdoors, especially the sea, and making the most of our natural surroundings for exercise. Her focus is on creating a balanced lifestyle, looking after health and wellbeing, and achieving amazing physical changes.​Knowing that everybody is unique, Rebecca offers individual support in identifying and achieving health and fitness goals. and in making more mindful decisions when it comes to well-being.  She is a Cancer Rehab Instructor and prescribes exercise for cancer patients and teaches Gentle Movement classes as part of the Macmillan Move More campaign.You can find out more about Rebecca here:  www.instagram.com/seahorsefitnesswww.facebook.com/seahorsefitnesshttps://seahorsefitness.wixsite.com/dunbarFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

In this episode, Sarah Bolitho speaks with Melanie Griffiths about movement, holistic wellbeing, and Melanie’s experience of healing after a cancer diagnosis. They stress the importance of seeking advice from qualified medical professionals and making informed choices about treatment, whether conventional, holistic, or a combination of both.Melanie works mainly with women, helping them reconnect with their bodies through dance, movement, and intuitive guidance. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer 21 years ago while living in the US, she chose to focus on healing holistically rather than immediately pursuing the recommended surgery and radiation. Over four years, she developed her own healing approach that included meditation, journaling, dietary changes, movement, and personal reflection. When she later returned for medical testing, the results came back clear.The conversation highlights the importance of listening to the body, recognising early signs of imbalance, and reconnecting with movement. Sarah and Melanie discuss how modern lifestyles have reduced everyday activity and argue that movement should be enjoyable and intuitive, not just structured exercise focused on performance or appearance.Their key message is that building a relationship with your body and finding movement you enjoy can support better health, wellbeing, and a more active life.Melanie is a Dance Facilitator and Holistic Practitioner who helps women rise and radiate through their bodies and in their lives. After holistically healing from cancer 21 years ago, having been given six months to live, she now supports women in reclaiming their health and vitality.  She offers online dance and fitness classes, 1:1 intuitive guidance sessions and wellbeing holidays designed to help women unlock their joy and life force. For more about Melanie, find her at: Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniegriffiths/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/melanie.griffiths.58 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/movementmelanie/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@melaniemjgriffiths Website:  https://www.melaniegriffiths.co.uk For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

In this episode of Creating Active Lives, Sarah Bolitho speaks with Rae-Anna Wright, a wellbeing advocate and light language healer, about her transformative journey from struggling with mental health issues to becoming a running leader. Rae-Anna shares her experiences with agoraphobia, anxiety, and depression, and how running played a crucial role in her recovery. The conversation emphasises the importance of community, accountability, and the shift from focusing on how the body looks to celebrating what the body can do. Rae-Anna also discusses her holistic approach to health and fitness through her program, Whole Health and Fitness.Find out more about Rae-Anna at www.wholehealthandfitness.co.ukFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

In this conversation, Sarah Bolitho and Dr Sarah Gilchrist discuss the critical role of sleep in women's health and performance - not just sport but business, fitness, and daily life!They explore the gaps in sleep education among health professionals, the unique sleep challenges women face throughout their life stages, and the shift from the concept of sleep hygiene to sleep health. Their discussion emphasises the importance of stress management, practical strategies for improving sleep, and the psychological aspects of sleep. They also touch on societal issues like bed poverty and the need for individualised approaches to sleep health.To contact Dr Sarah Gilchrist, visit LinkedIn: Dr Sarah GilchristTwitter: SarahLGilchristInstagram: GilchristPerfFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 approach to fitness. Proper technique and self-care are key to avoiding burnout, and we'll highlight these essential elements too.So, let's get started on lifting out of back pain and creating a more active, pain-free life!About Tanya Gordon:She has successfully built up a manufacturing business in a male-dominated industry and continues to do so. She is a Chartered Manager and holds a Level 7 Executive Diploma in Strategic Management with the Chartered Manager’s Institute (CMI).Having honed her skills over the years in business she now helps other owners to grow their businesses and fast track their successes. She is passionate about helping others to thrive not just survive. She particularly likes processes to save you time and to help you gain the freedom you wanted when you started in business.She is a firm believer that work life and home life aren’t totally separate, especiallywhen you start your business journey. So takes a whole of life approach to her work with business owners. Helping people to build sustainable, fulfilling, profitable businesses and rewarding lives.She is also outnumbered by boys at home, as she lives with her husband and four of their five boys. It is a good thing she also has a sense of humour and doesn’t take herself too seriously. Even their Labrador is a boy! She is enthusiastic, pragmatic, honest (sometimes brutally) and gets sh*t done.www.manyhatsofbusiness.comAbout Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 opens up about her struggles with mental health, shedding light on the often unseen battles that accompany such a significant medical journey.She emphasises the need for greater access to information and support for individuals dealing with similar surgeries, advocating for enhanced patient education and community support networks."Good Days and Bad Days with Two Stomas" is not just a story of survival; it's an educational and supportive resource for listeners facing similar challenges. Siobhan’s narrative provides comfort, understanding, and hope to others, highlighting the resilience required to navigate life after such a profound health crisis.About Siobhan Coleman:Orthopaedic Massage & Manipulation Therapist BSc (Hons), DSM, DRAM, DARM, DManip, DMA, SMTO & CNHC RegisteredSiobhan was diagnosed with stage 3C cervical cancer in July 2021. She started 5 weeks of chemoradiation which ended in September 2023. She then had three sessions of brachytherapy in November 2023. The tumour shrunk from 6-6.5cm to 2cm on her cervix but thankfully no longer present in her lymph nodes. The tumour was monitored for a few months and a biopsy showed in April 2022 it was still present and had probably grown a bit since last scan. Siobhan then underwent total pelvic exenteration June 2023 when her ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina, bladder, descending colon, rectum and anus were all removed.  The vaginal opening sewn closed and an end colostomy and urostomy (ileal conduit) were formed. Siobhan has good and bad days. She makes the most of her good days and can do some work, run and walk the dog.  On bad days she sleeps all day. Follow her on social media:Facebook: @SioOrthoMassManipInstagram: _running_for_my_life_You Tube: #rehabwithSioAbout Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 quickly reaching the VAT threshold and going limited in 2021. Kellie has created a team of talented individuals including Virtual Assistants, Online Business Managers, Designers and Marketing experts to provide a ‘one stop shop’ model to her clientsHaving been through a difficult time with her health when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour, her surgery meant that Kellie had to ‘future proof’ her business to make sure it would keep running during her treatment and recovery. She brings this experience and know how to her clients.You can follow Kellie on all platforms:https://www.facebook.com/atthedropofahathttps://www.instagram.com/atthedropofahatpahttps://www.facebook.com/kellievamentor/https://www.instagram.com/kellievamentorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kellievamentor/About Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 insights on how the rhythms of exercise fuel creativity in the world of photography. Plus, we talk about the art of storytelling and building a brand that truly resonates with people on an emotional level.So, lace up your trainers, and let’s get moving with this dynamic conversation on “Exercise as a Business Tool”!About Pippa Tanko:Pippa is a strategy led brand photographer and visual image consultant who helps women to step into the best vision of themselves. Pippa knows that imagery can have a powerful impact on our businesses, and she is on a mission to use brand photography to empower female founders to become the face of their brands and build their confidence, brand recognition, and showcase their unique story to differentiate and make them stand out.Pippa believes that we all have a story worth sharing and that we can use storytelling and photography to grow wildly profitable businesses while reflecting who we are.https://andpip.co.uk/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippatanko-brand-photographer/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pippattankoInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/andpip.co.uk/About Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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's nervous system.Stored survival stress and its impact on mental health.Importance of slowing down and connecting with nature for physical and mental well-being.Listen to your body's language, and pay attention to sensations and emotions to achieve a better balance between mind and body.About Foina Smith:Fiona Smith is the founder of Bodywisdom Therapy and a brand partner with The Mental Wellbeing Company.  She's a certified body therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Safe & Sound Protocol Provider & yoga teacher and a somatic trauma-informed coach with over 20 years' experience of working with the body & mind and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Fiona works with women to heal the patterns created by trauma, stress or grief and teaches them tools so they can regulate and restore their Nervous System and feel safe in their body and become empowered to create a new story of ease, confidence, and clarity from the inside out.Also a peri-menopausal mum & step mum, dog owner, nature lover, avid reader, winter swimmer and dancer... as long as there's no learning of steps involved!!Instagram www.instagram.com/fionabodywisdom/Website www.fionalsmith.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-smith-bodywisdomtherapyFB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/stresslesslivemoreforwomenAbout Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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's 54. As well as fitness and strength, climbing / bouldering is brilliant for flow states and mental health. Fenella Hemus has been in the business of people transformation for over 25 years, supporting people of all ages and walks of life to grow and thrive. Her varied background spans running an adventure playground, training development and delivery, health coaching and travelling. This has given her wide ranging skills and life experiences to draw on. She now runs Internationally Certified Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time Line therapy and hypnotherapy training for coaches and business leaders who are dedicated to creating positive change in the world. Fenella is passionate about people being able to unlock their full potential and harness a creative and playful mindset. With this and the behaviour change tools of NLP, professionals go on to achieve profound and long lasting results for themselves and anyone Through 1:1 breakthrough and performance coaching, Fenella enables ambitious, overwhelmed professionals to overcome the barriers that stop them achieving greater success on their own terms, so they become limitless in their thinking and unstoppable in their mission. Fenella wholeheartedly believes everyone is magnificent and has the ability to achieve the exceptional in life. www.fenellahemus.com https://www.facebook.com/FenellaHemusNLP/ https://www.instagram.com/fenella_hemus_nlp_training/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fenella-hemus/About Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 Fiona Winter:Somatic Movement Educator, Embodied Facilitator and Coach. She has been facilitating, mentoring, coaching and training others for over 40 years. She specialises in holistic health and well-being, movement and body awareness, personal development…and fun! Over the past 40+ years, she has combined her teaching practice in a wide range of community settings, with working in teacher training, mentoring and personal development for a wide variety of groups from small community groups to national organisations.​Fiona specialises in distilling her experience, knowledge and skills into effective real-life applications to help people develop awareness, choice and manage change. Fiona now has a home studio where she offers, and hosts, classes, coaching, workshops and training.www.fionawinter.com Move in Nature. https://youtu.be/dDeQz-zbuj0?si=UuP7uBsX2bPJm5HwFacebook page Energy Moves in Nature https://www.facebook.com/EnergyMovesinNatureAbout Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 knows the ins and outs of selling on the platform like the back of her hand.Sarah-Jane's passion for Etsy goes far beyond just making sales; she is dedicated to helping others turn their creative passions into profitable businesses through Etsy. Her expert knowledge and skills have helped numerous individuals optimize their listings, increase their visibility, and ultimately earn more money on Etsy. Her entrepreneurial prowess and commitment to helping others succeed. She enjoys connecting with fellow makers and artisans, and her purchases of unique and handmade items on Etsy have made her a loyal supporter of the community. As an Etsy seller and business coach, Sarah-Jane is a go-to source for all things Etsy-related. She is a sought-after speaker at conferences and events. Whether you're a seasoned Etsy seller or just starting out, Sarah-Jane has the knowledge and skills to help you succeed on the platform.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 to fitness and sports professionals who want to expand their businesses.  She started her fitness career in the 1990s as an exercise to music teacher and then added salsa/Zumba disciplines and worked in private clubs and leisure facilities for 20 years. Following a few major injuries, she decided to retrain in Pilates in 2012, and then after moving to Cornwall, she set up her own business. Kerry is now training to work with women going through menopause to help with both physical and mental health.In her spare time, Kerry loves sea swimming, paddleboarding, exploring the southwest coast and live music and is planning her podcast channel combining these loves with her experience of life.Waveshealthandwellbeing.ukAbout Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 being in toxic relationships limits your availability to exercise as you cannot always commit to it, as they change plans which means you are not reliable.The benefits of group exercise and social connections for mental health recovery.How past relationships can affect fitness and healing.About Kirsty Groves:Kirstie met her ex-husband at just 17 and moved in with him before her 18th Birthday, she was in a relationship with him until age 42.  She then jumped straight into another, possibly more toxic, relationship due to her lack of self and her identity desperate not to be on her own, as loneliness was so scary. At school, she was very active taking part in swimming and gymnastics and she wanted to be a travel rep abroad.  Leaving school, she wanted to continue with playing hockey, but when she left home at 17, her ex said she didn’t have time to play hockey. Throughout her marriage, she tried to stay fit but was always unable to fully commit as his life came first, and then after the birth of her son in 2003, she had to fit around her son's needs and husband's needs. Sometimes when she had a match, she’d get a phone call saying he would be late, and she had to phone in sick. Kirstie tried running but was unable to commit to training. As her ex was very anti-exercise so didn’t support her. Despite this, she managed to finish the London marathon in 2015 with no training due to a lack of time and support, she made the trip to London alone.After leaving that marriage, her second relationship also gave her no time alone as he was also anti-sport. However, now single, she has retrained as a swimming teacher, taken up yoga, and joined a running club all to help with her healing but also to help her mind and focus and she is starting to thrive as a result. It has given her a new social circle, that all support her growth.Kirstie now helps other women to rediscover their identity and transform after toxic relationships often with a narcissist, be it a partner, family member, friend, or work colleague.  Kirstie allows her clients to have space to explore and experience personal growth from surviving life to Thriving at it. [email protected]  www.kirstiegroves.co.uk  About Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 stimulation and exercise for brain health.Self-awareness, and sustainable lifestyle changes.About Lauren Lepley:Lauren Lepley is a powerhouse in the health and wellness industry, uniquely blending her expertise as a personal trainer, nutritionist, EFT and Timeline Therapy practitioner, Master NLP practitioner, breath work and somatic practitioner to help others achieve a balanced and resilient life.Lauren’s journey is about more than just titles; it's a testament to resilience, understanding, and passion. She has navigated her way through personal traumas and climbed the ranks in global operations for eight-figure businesses and startups, acquiring a deep appreciation for the synergy of mind and body in both business and leisure.Email Lauren on [email protected] or find her on Instagram @laurenlepley_About Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 last 6 years. He works with all different cancer types and with people at various stages of their treatment pathways from prehab to rehab.  Adrian’s role involves supporting the hospital's physiotherapy prehabilitation service in getting eligible surgical patients physically fitter and more prepared for major cancer surgery. Adrian is one of the teaching team for CanRehab, the foremost cancer and exercise training organisation in the UK and overseas and he has a keen interest in research into prehabilitation.  During this episode, Adrian will discuss what prehabilitation entails and the benefits associated with these programs.If you want to get in touch with Adrian, contact me at [email protected] more information on Can Rehab training contact [email protected] About Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 by Cosmopolitan Magazine, for the work she does as a PR & Marketing advisor and mentor to businesses large and small, and voted Inspirational Woman of the Year in the Venus Awards for the South West, Caroline is a powerhouse when it comes to business with over 35 years’ experience.Yet, she still finds time to become an author, public speaker and triathlete. During lockdown she also qualified as a Triathlon coach and embraces the ethos of training principles into how businesses are driven and grow. You might think ‘how does she fit everything in’. Caroline is the epitome of determination and goal achiever. You will also find Caroline featured in ‘Fearless: Adventures with Extraordinary Women’ the new book by former BBC Breakfast Presenter, Louise Minchin, who approached Caroline to have an adventure with her.www.ironostomy.co.ukwww.carolinebramwell.co.ukAbout Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 provides both fun and health benefits. Why not try it today.About Steve:Steve has worked in the fitness industry for over 2 decades and helps clients manage back and joint pain, experience pain-free pregnancies, age ‘fitter’, and enhance sports performance.Through running his own company, Shreeve Health and Fitness for over 10 years, Steve has developed a reputation for truly caring for his clients and is massively passionate about the ability of exercise, particularly resistance training, to keep our bodies young.  As well as his fitness work, Steve is also a youth basketball coach and jump rope coach, nurturing a positive and inclusive attitude to sport and fitness in young people.   Steve Shreeve first started skipping at 17 years old as part of his fitness training for basketball. Over 23 years of skipping participation, Steve has: Certified in multiple skipping instructing qualifications Competed in, and won medals in speed skipping championships and competitionsFeatured in Men’s Fitness Magazine demonstrating skipping techniques Run skipping classes and taught his PT clients how to skipContinued to teach skipping to aspiring young basketball players. In his spare time, Steve enjoys reading, watching sci-fi, and supporting nature and conservation charities.Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/shreevehealthandfitnessWebsite: https://www.shreevehandf.com/About Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 exercise and asking for support is important to achieve your goals. About Sarah Russell:Sarah Russell is registered clinical exercise physiologist with a special interest in working with those who have bowel cancer/stoma surgery. Over her 30 year career she has obtained a masters degree and is the author of the Bowel Cancer Recovery Toolkit – the first book to be written about exercise and bowel cancer – as well as numerous research papers written in medical journals. She has presented at medical conferences all around the world and has trained hundreds of stoma nurses. She set up The Ostomy Studio – the first online clinical Pilates studio and clinic for people who have had bowel surgery and live with stomas and has worked with thousands of stoma patients around the world. Sarah has lived with a stoma herself since 2010 and is passionate about exercise in recovery, rehabilitation and hernia prevention in people who have stoma surgery. She is the project lead for the new ‘Best Practice Recommendations’ for exercise after stoma surgery which is due for publication in 2024. She is also a runner and has run over 75 marathons and ultra distance events.  www.theostomystudio.co.ukBook – The Bowel Cancer Recovery Toolkit - The Bowel Cancer Recovery Toolkit: Recover faster with activity, exercise and lifestyle: Amazon.co.uk: Russell, Sarah: 9781781611364: BooksFacebook  - The Ostomy Studio FacebookWebsite – www.theostomystudio.co.uk About Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training anFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 livingHow sport and physical activity play a crucial role in supporting mental health by providing a distraction, promoting social connections, and improving overall well-beingThe support services available to studentsAbout Julie: Julie has worked at University of Glasgow Sport for nearly 20 years and oversees the Active Lifestyles Team at UofG Sport which covers activity provision within the two centres (Stevenson Building And Garscube Sports Complex).  Julie and her team of wellbeing coordinators manage a wide range of group exercise classes and gym training support and provide opportunities across the university campus as part of UofG Sports' dedication to supporting and improving staff and student wellbeing. About Seona:Seona is responsible for a wide range of health-related activities including pregnancy consultation and weight-wise at the University of Strathclyde Glasgow.   She links with other health-related agencies across the University and is responsible for the Exercise Referral Scheme as well as teaching a wide variety of group exercise classes. She is also a fully qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and REPS Level 4 Exercise Specialist. Seona enjoys cycling, weight training and martial arts.Student Minds:  https://www.studentminds.org.uk/University mental health day https://www.studentminds.org.uk/universitymentalhealthday University of Glasgow Sport:  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/sport/University of Strathclyde sport: https://www.strath.ac.uk/strathclydesport/About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 also inform people of how important activity can be. About Alison:Alison has nearly 40 years in the exercise industry, with approximately 24 years dedicated to teaching Pilates. She is fully certified and in both the Classical and Contemporary methods and still believes there is much to learn with this fascinating exercise regime. Alison is also former Osteopath and Cranial Sacral Therapist. She was also a Lead Instructor Trainer for Merrithew Corporation (STOTT PILATES) for approximately 15 years and was part of the YMCAfit tutoring and curriculum development team for over 20 years.Alison has maintained her own fitness with regular running, weight training and Pilates. In 2020, Alison and her family located to Andalusia to find a better work/life balance. Everything seemed to be slotting into place, until April 2022, where she was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. Post surgery alongside chemotherapy treatment, she has been declared ´cancer=free´, a great relief to all who know her. Alison is extremely passionate about both teaching and the history of Pilates and loves passing her gained knowledge on to Pilates students and teachers alike. Alison believes in maintaining standards across the industry to ensure both the teacher and clients receive the education promised to them. Her dream is to provide a balanced view of both classical and contemporary training and to see both worlds unite; acknowledging their similarities as well as respecting their differences; to encourage the next generation of Pilates participants. Website:  www.alisonsalmond.comThe link for the Pilates retreat:  https://www.alisonsalmond.com/womens-health.htmAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her sparFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 important at any age but as Emma shares, it is incredibly important as you turn fifty. How are you prioritising you own health?Emma Hine:Emma Hine is a certified business strategist helping ambitious people to grow a business they love.She ran a successful million-pound e-commerce business, which ended up taking over her life which is why she is so passionate about helping others grow their business on their terms.Now a celebrated Amazon bestselling author, the Calibrated Life, she is helping others see that success comes from doing things your way with passion at the heart of what you do. And the biggest lesson of all is you don’t need to sacrifice yourself to find what works best.Beyond work, Emma is a happily married mum of 3, and a nanny of 3. She loves spending time with her friends & family, combine that with a glass of wine and some glorious sunshine and she is in her happy place.You can follow Emma here:https://www.instagram.com/iamemmahinehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-hinehttps://www.emmahine.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/iamemmahineBook:   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Calibrated-Life-rebalancing-scales-business/dp/B0BDG8JF75About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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. The key is to make it work for you.About Jen Griffiths:Jen Griffiths is known as the Tropic Pianist Gamer, a multi-passionate creative, best-selling author and podcaster who helps people manage anxiety.  Jen runs Netwalks, a blend of walking and networking which combines physical and mental health benefits as well as the opportunity for social interaction and the additional benefits that being in nature provides.Jen’s life was kicked into “active” gear when she ended up in hospital as a result of a very poor diet.  She had to change her lifestyle to combat this and improve her health so that is exactly what she did. After losing weight using fitness video games.  She then discovered a love for the outdoors and decided to take up the netwalking flag in Anglesey for Network She, a national group for women in business. On netwalks, and in her spare time, Jen loves to explore Anglesey with whoever wants to join her!https://tropicpianistgamer.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/tropicpianistgamerhttps://www.facebook.com/tropicpianistgamer Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jen-griffithsMy book:  https://amzn.to/3PH7RAM  For the gaming side, here's a fitness game review: https://nintendoplayers.uk/news/review-fitness-circuit/Network She: https://networkshe.co.ukAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usuallyFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 daily progress. So you can finally make yourself a priority and have time for the things that are important to you!If you want to contact Charlotte, here are all her links: Email: [email protected] Website: www.charlottelawson.co.ukFree Facebook group, Draw The Line https://www.facebook.com/groups/drawthelinehereFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/CharlotteLawsonCoaching/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/charlottelawsoncoaching/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-lawson-370453168/ Her 30 day group programme (starting again on 19th February) is The Empowered Boundaries Programme.  https://charlottelawson.co.uk/the-empowered-boundaries-programmeAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 you to give it a try. About Heather:Heather Lock helps women over 40 take back control of their health and happiness. She understands that as we age, our bodies undergo many changes, and it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to improving our fitness and nutrition.  Her approach is based on resistance training as it is a vital aspect of overall health and well-being for women as they age yet it can be intimidating for those who have never done this.  Heather knows that for many women, looking and feeling fabulous seems like an impossible feat, but just 20 minutes a day, can provide quick improvements with fat loss, muscle tone and mental happiness. She also provides nutrition guidance to ensure women are fuelling their bodies with the right foods to support health. Heather’s programme is not just about losing weight, but about feeling confident and strong in mind and body.  She supports and guides women in making sustainable lifestyle changes that will have them looking and feeling fabulous.  Women ready to commit to themselves and their health can join Heather and start their journey towards a happier, healthier life!  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-lock-60-day?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.lock.96 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherlockonline?igsh=MXJhZmNtYjBncG5xbw==About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training aFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 affected by social, emotional and/or mental health issues.Kevin was born in Suffolk and trained as an engineer before pursuing a successful career in publishing. Prior to joining Nurtureuk in October 2012, Kevin was Chief Executive at Caspari Foundation, a charity providing educational psychotherapy for children & young people who need help to overcome emotional barriers to learning & development, and prior to that Chief Executive at Transplant Sport UK a charity promoting organ donation and transplantation using the British Transplant Games to highlight the benefits.Kevin has over 30 years’ experience in management, communications and marketing, 18 of which have been working in, or in support of, the voluntary sector. Kevin is passionate about In Memoriam fundraising and the author of Engaging Bereaved Donors. He is also a regular presenter at conferences where strategic management and individual giving are important elements. Kevin is a Fellow and founding trustee of The Chartered College of Teaching, an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF), and Fellow of the Association of Chief Executives in Voluntary Organisation (ACEVO). Additionally, he is an executive coach and mentor with team and individual performance his major interests. Kevin also has the misfortune of being a long-standing member of Saracens Rugby Football Club.Kevin can be contacted by email at [email protected] Prostate Cancer UK  www.prostatecanceruk.orgMacmillan:  www.macmillan.org.ukCanrehab:  www.canrehab.co.uk About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea oFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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. About Roxy:Roxy King is a certified Menstrual Cycle Coach, multi-business owner, best-selling author and speaker. She specialises in empowering online business owners to embrace, heal and work with their menstrual cycles by unlocking the potential of their natural rhythm. Roxy helps her clients to cultivate thriving health, overall well-being and a flourishing business. Roxy truly believes in harnessing the incredible superpower that lies within each person’s unique menstrual cycle.www.roxyking.coachwww.instagram.com/roxyking.coachFree guide Cycles of Success: How to Use Your Menstrual Cycle to Grow Your Business www.roxyking.coach/cyclesofsuccessAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 mindfulness. Lucy has a masters in teaching mindfulness from Bangor University’s Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice and has been teaching full-time for five years.Inspired by personal experiences with anxiety, and a succession of life challenges, Lucy embarked on a transformative personal mindfulness journey. After two decades as a corporate training manager, she qualified to teach Mindfulness in 2018.As the founder of Presence of Mind, Lucy offers a wide range of services, including courses, workshops, and retreats tailored to the needs of individuals seeking relief from anxiety, stress, pain, and low mood. With a particular focus on cancer support, she provides valuable mindfulness teaching to those navigating challenging times.In addition to her teaching and specialist work, Lucy hosts a popular podcast called "It's Not That Deep," where she engages in thought-provoking conversations with a psychotherapist, exploring the challenges of being human and supporting mental well-being.Lucy has been featured in publications such as Bella Magazine, Take a Break Magazine, and Natural Health Magazine.Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/its-not-that-deepFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/amindfullifeforallInstagram: Presence_of_mind_lifeWebsite: Presenceofmind.lifeTikTok: @presenceofmindlucyAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 improvementsthe New Year traphow small change can make a big impacthow building in activity can helpembedding change into normal lifeThis conversation will support anyone looking to make any change as we start the new year.About Claire:Claire Jones, Founder and CEO of YourOneLife Healthy Weight Solutions  is a multi-award-winning Sustainable Weight Loss Coach, Mentor, Therapist, Speaker and Author of the popular book “How To Eat Less”. She helps people learn how to manage their weight well for life, after successfully managing her own weight for the last 12 years.With a career background of over 25 years spanning the NHS, HM Prison Service, and the UK Fire Service, she has seen first-hand what happens when people don’t look after their health and has a natural desire to help and to serve those in need.However, it was after overcoming decades of yo-yo dieting and learning how to look after her own health, that she found a particularly unique way to be of service.She realised she had found an effective, unique and sustainable solution to the weight loss and regain cycles that so many go through, that cripples their confidence and holds them back from the lives they really want.She is known for her relatable, down-to-earth manner and for helping her clients finally crack the code to their healthy weight and happiest selves.@youronelifeuk on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter. About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 has helped more than 130,000 people to launch, grow or scale their digital business.He is now on a mission to help every household in the UK to start their own business.www.easypeasybusiness.comAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 naturethe importance of taking time outforest bathing on prescription across the worldwhy making time for yourself in a busy day is importanthow to free write and the benefits About Claire WinterClaire Winter is a word creatrix, storyteller, creativity and writing coach, and award-winning podcaster. Claire uses a blended coaching and mentoring approach to ignite her client's creativity so they can share their authentic voice and story with the world.  She is a former journalist and started her career at ITN in radio and television.  She is the founder of the creatrix journey and loves to share her knowledge about powerful storytelling, nature connection, walking, and creative writing. She’s passionate about sharing the medicine of walking and writing and how to create more meaningful connections with your audience. You can download her free Creative Writing Guide here: https://creatrixjourney.com/free-writing-guide/Connect with Claire:Website: www.creatrixjourney.comPodcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/7iWXJlw46jV7LGSyQmDqfkInstagram: @thecreatrixjourneyFacebook: @thecreatrixjourneyAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 habitsOverindulgence and ways to be more mindful about our eating habitsKeeping up activity over the festive periodI am looking forward to sharing part 2 with you in the New Year.About Claire:Claire Jones, Founder and CEO of YourOneLife Healthy Weight Solutions  is a multi-award-winning Sustainable Weight Loss Coach, Mentor, Therapist, Speaker and Author of the popular book “How To Eat Less”. She helps people learn how to manage their weight well for life, after successfully managing her own weight for the last 12 years.With a career background of over 25 years spanning the NHS, HM Prison Service, and the UK Fire Service, she has seen first-hand what happens when people don’t look after their health and has a natural desire to help and to serve those in need.However, it was after overcoming decades of yo-yo dieting and learning how to look after her own health, that she found a particularly unique way to be of service.She realised she had found an effective, unique and sustainable solution to the weight loss and regain cycles that so many go through, that cripples their confidence and holds them back from the lives they really want.She is known for her relatable, down-to-earth manner and for helping her clients finally crack the code to their healthy weight and happiest selves.@youronelifeuk on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter. About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 misconceptions of training disabled people. About Sarah Park:Sarah, a woman in her 40s based in the UK, gracefully navigates life with a lifelong disability. Her passion is dedicated to advocating for the rights and inclusion of disabled individuals, ensuring their voices are heard and truly valued.Sarah collaborates with disabled individuals to enhance their independence and boost their confidence. She also actively engages with businesses, entrepreneurs, and corporate entities to promote awareness about disability inclusion.  She is committed to encouraging positive societal changes, and her mission extends to making the world more accessible and welcoming for everyone. While addressing challenges disabled individuals face across various spheres, she particularly emphasises breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes.Sarah aims to contribute to a society where people with disabilities can lead fulfilling lives. In summary, her work revolves around empowerment, collaboration, and education, with a constant eye on the journey toward a more inclusive world for individuals with disabilities.https://www.facebook.com/groups/disabilityinclusionbusinessnetworkhttps://www.facebook.com/thedisabilitydiva/https://www.instagram.com/thedisabilitydiva/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahparkdiva/ About Sarah Bolitho:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 HillierLisa 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 which now has a team of trained instructors all over the world and this year won 'Best Dance Based Workout' at The British Fitness Awards 2023Lisa is the recipient of many awards, including Presenter of the Year, and Best Dance Based Workout, and she choreographs and trains instructors for Beatz Fitness, and presents at many conventions and events around the UK.Website: https://lisahillierfitness.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisahillierfitnessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisahilliefitness   Steve Shreeve is a finalist in the Online Coach of the Year category in the UK Coaching National Awards.Steve has worked in the fitness industry for over 2 decades and helps clients manage back and joint pain, experience pain-free pregnancies, age ‘fitter’, and enhance sports performance. This includes focusing training on exercises and methods that help people offset and reverse the physical aspects of the ageing process. As well as helping people who are in mid-life and beyond, Steve encourages people of all ages to develop an awareness of how exercise can keep them physically resilient for all the things they want to do with their lives.   Through running his own company, Shreeve Health and Fitness for over 10 years, Steve has developed a reputation for truly caring for his clients and is massively passionate about the ability of exercise, particularly resistance training, to keep our bodies young.  Website: https://www.shreevehandf.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/shreevehealthandfitnessAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 exercising with cancer.About LisaLisa Anne O’Donnell is a Therapeutic Radiographer at the Beatson West Of Scotland Cancer Centre and Lecturer in Radiotherapy and Oncology at Glasgow Caledonian University.  She holds a BSc Hons Radiation Oncology Science 2004, CanRehab Course 2021 and is currently carrying out her dissertation for her MSc in Advancing Practice at The University of Stirling. Her own struggles with chronic illness and pain led her to explore exercise within her life. The physical and mental benefits caused her to look at how she could apply this to her patients' lives. She discovered CanRehab and their training course and recognised the importance of movement for people with cancer.  Lisa Anne now integrates it into discussions with patients on a daily basis and helps to educate other staff and students on the benefits to those living with a cancer diagnosis. She was lucky enough to become involved with the 5KYW from Move charity to set up their first ever group in Scotland. This encourages those living with or beyond, a cancer diagnosis to join with Parkrun on the last Saturday of every month to walk, run or volunteer. Links: https://movecharity.org/https://5kyourway.org/scotland-groupshttps://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-radiotherapy-and-oncology-glasgowAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

In this week's episode I talk to Steve Bowen all about COPD and recovery.We discuss:Steve's journey to a diagnosis of COPDWhat is COPDThe impact it can have on daily lifeWays to manage COPDExercise and COPD managementThis 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 episode we talked about resistance bands. Here is the link to a reputable seller. https://66fit.co.uk/collections/resistance-bands-tubesAbout Steve Bowen:Steve is a retired, happy and generally unconcerned 68-year-old who was diagnosed with COPD three years ago but is now exercising hard. He appreciates he can’t reverse this disease, but his efforts have been rewarding, while his lung capacity hasn’t improved, through exercise, his health and fitness has improved, and his breathing recovery after and during exercise has improved substantially.His mantra is Do what you can while you still can, don’t be shy about how little or much activity you do, any exercise is better than nothing.Find Steve on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/3313170608944402X (Twitter):  @copdrehabguy About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 approachwhat it means to be solutions focussed around your mental healthhow anxiety can be a habit and impact on daily lifeexercise as a tool to improve mental healththe power of mindfulnessLyn truly is committed to supporting people to manage their mental health in a different and innovative way.About Lyn:Lyn Penman is Founder and CEO of Mental Wellbeing Solutions a dynamic company that is a driving force for a new way to manage mental health.Lyn is a Clinical Psychotherapist and has trademarked an innovative mental health management method called The Now Step®.  Lyn’s method breaks the mould from traditional therapy-it is solution-focused and it does not go back over the past. Lyn is The Mental Health Expert for Business Gateway in Scotland. She has worked with various organisations including OVO energy, Capricorn energy, Walkers’ Shortbread, Brodies LLP and The Scottish HR Leadership Group.Lyn is the founder of You V anxiety-The membership, she runs online 1-2-1 and group therapy programmes, and is a best-selling author with her book: The Now Step® manage your mental health without going over the past. Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thementalhealthexperthttps://www.lynpenman.com/membershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thementalhealthexpertukLinkedin:  linkedin.com/in/lynpenmanWebsite:  https://www.lynpenman.com/ Book:  The Now Step https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-Step%C2%AE%EF%B8%8F-Manage-mental-without/dp/B0B92H9256About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women. For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 trainingmotivation and goal settinghow to enjoy your fitness journeyhow knowing your clients helps to support them in the best way possible for themthe importance of men's healthwhy Movember is importantAbout Matt Boyles:Matt Boyles is the Founder and CEO of Fitter Confident You, which started with online personal training tailored for Gay, Bi and Trans Men but now also includes group training, a best-selling book, The Fitter, Confident Youniverse (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fitter-Confident-Youniverse-LGBTQ-Wellbeing/dp/B0B7QJ8HL6) and international retreats.Fitter Confident You exists to make fitness fun, inclusive and accessible for the GBTQ+ community. So many people have been put off exercise, gyms and fitness in general, and Matt is here to show there's always another way of doing things.Links: https://www.facebook.com/fitterconfidentyouhttps://www.instagram.com/fitteryouglobal/https://twitter.com/FitterYouGlobalAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 bornthe symptoms of post natal depressionexercise and self care after pregnancypostpartum depression and its impact on mothers and fathersmental health, self care and personal growthThis is an important episode for any parent to listen to as it could help you to notice symptoms of PND in yourself. It also shows us that there is a happy life of the other side of post natal depression. About Nova:Nova Cobban is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Coach specialising in supporting women through the times in their lives where their sense of identity has eroded and they are rebirthing their lives. Her private clients include TV and media household names, Global Senior Leaders in some companies such as Apple, Spotify, Global, TikTok, Ogilvy, Saatchi & Saatchi, New Scientist Magazine and the Royal Foundation, as well as working with Founders of tech startups worth millions.She has been featured in Psychologies Magazine, Hello, The Guardian, Independent, Telegraph, Woman & Home, Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Closer, Glamour and many more. www.novacobban.comAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social media Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolithoFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 herthe importance of settling the nervous systemNicole's history of migraine and how this has changed over the yearswhy it is important to be able to communicate with your trainer about what you need from your exercise programmeThis is a fascinating conversation about living with ADHD and how you can take control of your nervous system to find balance. About Nicole:Nicole combines her 17 years studying Psychology with 15 years managing Global Corporations including Investment Banks and has helped hundreds of small online businesses internationally to grow and scale their profitability so that they can have the impact they know they deserve whilst creating a healthy work-life balance. Nicole achieves this through exclusive programmes including 1-1 relationships, transformational group programmes and bespoke life-changing masterminds.For more information see:Website: www.nicolelouiseonline.comLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-winerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolelouiseonlineAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 depressionthe benefits of exercise and activity for depressioncreating habits in the activity processhow Anat uses Lego®SeriousPlay® as part of her workThis episode is not to be taken as medical advice, however, both of us share our own personal experiences. I hope that it will give you something to think about. Anat ShabiAnat works with small-business owners & their teams using practical, creative methods to help solve ongoing frustrating challenges and get them unstuck. An experienced business trainer and coach, Anat combines her successful management and sales experience from the corporate world into her sessions.A qualified facilitator in the method of Lego®SeriousPlay® Anat often weaves this powerful tool into her workshops, prompting participants to come up with fresh new solutions for their challenges and take action to achieve their goals. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anat-shabi-b0b5a6/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/website: https://anatshabi.com/ About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 recoveryfinding support and encouragementovercoming challenges and staying motivatedhow movement can support others going through cancer treatment.Hearing Rebecca's story really brings to the fore how you can create a movement practice even whilst in treatment and how it can be important in your recovery. I hope this inspires others on their cancer journey to know movement is still achievable.About Rebecca:Rebecca Vincent works in HR and four years ago was diagnosed with breast cancer. This month, October 2023, is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so it seemed like a nice juxtaposition to actually have a guest on to talk about her experience.  While sporadically active before, the diagnosis made her reevaluate her activity levels and she researched what she could do, found opportunities, and created a much more active life for herself.The reason her diagnosis came about was because she was made redundant from a company that offered a health screening programme. She had never taken advantage of this, but her redundancy made her decide to go through with the health screening during which they offered the option of doing a mammogram even though she was well under 50 at the time and had no symptoms or risk factors. The screening picked up something that was suspicious, and they contacted her to say, go to your GP, make sure you follow this up which she did and got the diagnosis of breast cancer. So that was how it was picked up – the message to all of you, male, female, non-binary, EVERYONE, is to go for your routine screening whatever it is for, take advantage of work-based health screening check yourself regularly and make sure you know your bodies as the earlier cancer Is detected, the better the outcome may be.About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 community-based activity sessions.We talk aboutRebecca's Experience with the Exercise Referral SchemeLocal Access to FitnessInitiating Community-Based Activity SessionsThe Importance of the Social Elementthe physical and mental benefitsbuilding confidence and starting where you arehow to make people feel included and part of the communityAbout Rebecca:Rebecca Roberts helps people improve their functional ability and fitness through community-based classes. Rebecca has been in the fitness industry for 20 years and worked for the national exercise referral scheme in North Wales for 15 years.  While working on the scheme she realised there was a lack of conveniently located classes at the right level for people who had completed the referral scheme but were not ready or didn’t want to join the gym or go to mainstream classes.This led to the development of BFitR which focuses on inclusive and accessible classes for older adults, and she now runs three classes a week in her local area.When not teaching Rebecca likes to spend time with her three girls and running up and down hills with her dog!Find RebeccaTwitter @rebecca70340919Instagram rebeccabfitr_ Facebook BFitR LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-roberts-22b24662?trk=contact-infoFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 lifehow to embrace what we have inspire yourself to be real, not perfectVicki's involvement with the  Special Olympicssome of the amazing challenges Vicki has completedThe key message is – you really are never too old.  So, get active, stay active and grab those opportunities to live a full life as long as possible.  About Vicki:Vicki is the living embodiment of an active life continuing into our later years.  She not only did her first ironman at 50 but now, more than a decade on she hikes, rides, climbs, swims, cycles and more.  She also supports young people to be more active through Outward Bound, Camp America, Spirit of Adventure (a sailing initiative for teenagers) and helping young people with learning disability and Down’s syndrome train for the Special Olympics. She has worked on cattle and sheep stations in Australia and New Zealand – after the age of 50 – and is up for any adventure believing that we should grab every opportunity that comes our way.Vicki, like me, believes that being active is not just what we do, it’s also what we help others to do, and that an active life keeps us young!  About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 beganthe power of outdoor activitythe mental health connectionconnecting with naturethe accessibility of outdoor activityRachael is firmly committed to encouraging everyone to get active outdoors. No matter what your experience or your budget, the outdoor has something for everyone. About Rachael Warne Roberts:Rachael lives in Gwynedd, Wales and has been has working with people referred for exercise since 2004. In 2007 she was one of the founder instructors for the Welsh National Exercise Referral Scheme and has since worked with around 1000 clients living with conditions from diabetes to cancer. Her classes can have clients with conditions from mild osteoarthritis to those recovering from quadruple bypass surgery and she has become adept at supporting everyone in working at the right level for them. In the summer of 2022 Rachael had to take 3 months off work when she developed long covid so is acutely aware of how hard it can be to be active or exercise with chronic fatigue and how frustrating it is to have to cut back on normal activities. Rachael is a mum, a dog owner and a keen outdoor sport woman and she combines these to make the most of the beautiful environment where she lives.  She is also passionate about making activity and exercise accessible for all, particularly outdoors as the benefits of being in nature enhance the gains from activity. About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 healthsupportive environments available for men the significance of physical activity for mental healthwhat are the impacts on mental healththe power of cold water and his role as a Wim How Method instructor I hope that this episode will provide encouragement and support to all men to know that there is support available. About Luke:Luke Murray is a personal trainer and certified Wim Hof Method instructor who supports men facing mental health challenges.  Drawing on his training and his own journey to recovery, Luke’s mission is to empower others to transform their lives through physical activity, fitness and the Wim Hof Method.  Having experienced the life-saving benefits of the gym and physical activity during his own battle with mental illness, Luke brings a unique blend of empathy, evidence and expertise to his work.  By combining evidence-based fitness techniques with powerful breathwork and the cold exposure elements of the Wim Hof Method he helps his clients to foster physical and mental resilience.Luke’s projects include ‘The Fraternity’; which is a 28-day online group programme for men with depression, anxiety, stress or a history of suicide ideation or attempts.  He also runs the ‘Live Long Project’ which is an online group personal training programme aimed at anyone, men and women, over 18 and focuses on healthy longevity.Contact Luke via his website, www.lukemurray.fit, and follow him on social media at https://instagram.com/lukemurray.fit or https://www.facebook.com/luke.murray.coachingAbout Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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 Sammie:Sammie Searle is the founder of the successful Entertainment Company, Boogie Tots®. She has worked within the entertainment industry for over 26 years, both in the UK and internationally and now promotes This Girl Can. This Girl Can is a national campaign running across all sports including swimming and dance.  It promotes enjoyable and accessible exercise for those that don't necessarily enjoy it, or feel like they don't fit in, or have taken a break from exercise. Sammie runs classes designed to encourage women into fitness by offering a taster of different exercise styles - yoga inspired stretch, dance, box fitness, tone (sit ups, core exercises) and Move (our version of HIIT).  Once they have finished the course and discovered what they like, women go on to participate in full box fitness or Zumba class full of confidence in what they can do.Sammie believes in promoting activity from an early age and has used her extensive experience in the entertainment industry to create Boogie Tots®.  This initiative aims to build confidence in children through dance and music, and has been taking place in schools, nurseries and in the community for the past 15 years. In 20/21 Boogie Tots was voted Children’s Dance Club of the Year and in 23/24 was voted the Children's Entertainment Company of the Year, in both the London and South East prestige awards. As an expert in kids' entertainment, she is now franchising Boogie Tots® to give people like her the opportunity to run their own businesses around their families.Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammiesearlehttps://www.facebook.com/samantha.searle.7Boogie Tots:  https://www.boogietots.com/https://www.instagram.com/boogietotsdance/About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In hFor more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected] her on social mediaInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareermentorLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho