Creating Active Lives
Welcome to "Creating Active Lives," with Sarah Bolitho, the podcast that inspires you to create an active life in ways that are inclusive and accessible to everyone!
Join your host, Sarah, and her weekly guests, as they dive into the diverse realms of an active lifestyle. From exploring public health pathways and breakthroughs to discovering the art of stretching from the comfort of your couch, we visit all topics in our quest for an energised and inclusive world.
But this podcast is not just about information – it's about inspiration. Tune in each week for heartwarming and encouraging stories from individuals who have gone from inactive to truly inspiring. Sarah believes that everyone has a unique and useful journey to share, and her guests will motivate you to take your first steps on your path to a more active and fulfilling life.
Look out for the episodes when Sarah chats with someone eager to kick start their active journey but feels lost in the vast sea of possibilities. Together, they find the true motivation and the starting point, providing actionable tips and expert guidance for anyone ready to take the first steps towards a healthier and more vibrant existence.
Creating Active Lives - let's make activity accessible, inclusive and inspiring for all!
Episodes
69 episodes
068 Lifting out of back pain with Tanya Gordon
In this episode, we're diving into the vital topic of prioritising healthy living and discovering activities that can help manage back pain effectively. We'll explore the significance of proper posture and exercise in maintaining good back heal...
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067 Good days and bad days with two stomas with Siobhan Coleman
Siobhan takes us through her journey with cervical cancer, focusing on the life-changing decision to undergo total pelvic exenteration surgery. Siobhan discusses the profound impacts of this major procedure, which led to her living with two sto...
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066 Future Proof Your Health & Business With Kellie Williams
About Kellie Williams:Kellie is a mum of 2 with over 20 years’ experience in business and, as a Coach and Mentor her mission is to help others create the lifestyle they want for themselves and their families.Kellie believe...
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065 The Dynamics of Stretching with Steve Shreeve
This week Steve Sheere and I will explore the often misunderstood yet vital component of any fitness routine—dynamic stretching. This type of stretching, essential for effectively warming up the body and preparing it for physical activity,...
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064 Exercise As A Business Tool With Pippa Tanko
Joining me on this week's episode is the vibrant Pippa Tanko. We unravel how staying active isn’t just great for the body, but is an essential tool for your business too!We discuss how exercise benefits not only your physical health but...
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063 Listen To Your Body With Fiona Smith
Join Fiona and me as we talk about the importance of connecting with one's body and mind to create a more active and fulfilling life. The necessity of tuning into your body and mind is increasingly important to heal patterns formed...
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062 Climbing Into Fitness With Fenella Hemus
Join me and Fenella as we discuss the transformative nature of climbing, and how it can help develop a greater sense of self-awareness, resilience, and mindfulness. The sense of calmness and focus you can experience while climbing, as well as t...
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061 Naturally Active With Fiona Winter
In this week's episode, I am joined by Fiona Winter, a coach who specialises in holistic health and well-being, movement and body awareness.Join us as we discuss:The therapeutic and accessible aspects of nature-based movemen...
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060 Fitness isn't linear with Sarah-Jane Lewis
In this week's episode I am joined by Sarah-Jane Lewis, a mum, entrepreneur, and woman, balancing multiple roles while running a household. Join us as we talk about:Fitness journey, from childhood memories to pregnancy and b...
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059 From Sinker to Swimmer with Kerry King
In this week's episode, I am joined by Kerry King. Join us as we discuss Kerry's journey from a novice swimmer to a full charity sea swim and the benefits she got from It. How it changed her life and mental wellbeing during menopause.Jo...
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058 Activity after toxic relationships with Kirstie Groves
First off, I do want to just give you all a trigger warning. In this episode, we are going to be talking about toxic and controlling relationships. So if this is a sensitive subject for you, or if it raises any issues in you, you might w...
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057 Holistic Wellness with Lauren Lepley
In this week's episode, I am joined by Laura Lepley who is a Transformational Performance Coach aiming to help others experiencing internal confidence, impostor syndrome and burnout to pause, develop a positive mindset and become the change the...
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056 Cancer Prehab - what it is and why it is important with Adrian Fautly
In this week's episode I am joined by Adrian Fautly, a cancer exercise specialist within the NHS and a trainer for CanRehab, the foremost cancer and exercise training organisation in the UK and overseas.Hear us talk about:wh...
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055 Are you getting enough rest? with Caroline Bramwell
To mark one year of the podcast I am delighted to be talking to Caroline Bramwell. Caroline was a guest on one of the early episodes of the podcast and she is back today to talk about the importance of rest.Hear us discuss:w...
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054 Let’s get skipping! with Steve Shreeve
In this week's episode I am joined again by Steve Shreeve who is talking to us all about skipping. It's definitely the right time to talk about it as it was National Skipping Day on 24th March. We are so used to thinking about skipping in the p...
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053 Activity with a stoma with Sarah Russell
In this week's episode I am speaking to Sarah Russell, a registered clinical exercise physiologist with a special interest in working with those who have bowel cancer/stoma surgery. We discuss:what is a stoma?t...
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052 Student Mental Health Seona McKenzie and Julie Hughes
This episode is an important one for both those going to university, and also for parents who want to support their children in thriving while away from home, especially for the first time. I am talking to Julie Hughes and Seona Mackenzie...
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051 Ovarian Cancer and Activity with Alison Salmond
In this week's episode I am talking to Alison Salmond about her experience with ovarian cancer and why activity is important. This episode is being shared during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.We discuss:symptoms of ovarian ...
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050 Getting fit after 50 with Emma Hine
In this week's episode I am speaking to Emma Hine, a certified business strategist, about how turning 50 made her think about her health. We discuss:the difference between being busy and being activewhy thinkin...
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049 Netwalking with the gamer who got fit with Jen Griffiths
In this week's episode I am joined by Jen Griffiths who shares her inspiring story of getting active following a health scare. We discuss:overcoming anxiety exercise habits and motivationoutdoor n...
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048 Put your oxygen mask on first with Charlotte Lawson
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 not...
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047 Stop Resisting Resistance Training with Heather Lock
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 trainingho...
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046 Prostate cancer - why activity matters with Kevin Kibble
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 diagnosisadv...
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