Episodes
Training Through Adversity: Dr. Polly Swan's Olympic and Medical Journey
Suzy interviews Dr. Polly Swan, an elite rower and medical doctor, on the Movement Prescription podcast. They delve into Polly's Olympic success, medical career, and balancing both endeavors. The discussion covers Polly's challenges, including injuries and overtraining, and the support she received....
"Designing Movement" with Robert Jamison
Join me in a conversation with Robert Jamison, a pioneering architect known for the BBC/Netflix show “Your Home Made Perfect”. Robert offers an insight into his life, and how yoga plays a central part of his daily routine and well-being. And we talk about how the convenience of 21st century building...
Healing Through Nature: How Green Spaces Improve Health
Urban green and blue spaces (UGS) are hugely beneficial to human and planetary health. With the environments in which we live, and the rapid growth of urbanization, we as healthcare professionals have an advocacy role in promoting green space. Join me as I chat with Sarah and Dan from the Centre for...
Health for All: Empowering All Patients
Suzy, Lubna, and Dimple discuss the importance of integrating movement into diverse communities to empower patients from ethnic minority backgrounds. Lubna, a clinical specialist pharmacist, stresses a holistic approach in cardiovascular clinics, addressing lifestyle factors beyond diabetes control....
Nature's Healing Power: A Chat with Maggy Blagrove from Open Minds Active
Join Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi as he explores the magic of nature with Maggy Blagrove from Open Minds Active. This UK-based organisation is all about bringing people together outdoors for better mental health.What Open Minds Active Does:Open Minds Active helps people reconnect with nature through outdo...
Beyond the Barbell: Resistance Training with Dr John Sykes
What do you think of when someone mentions resistance training? Is it rust filled testosterone fuelled gyms? Or a Californian-style sweat free embodiment of perfection? Or something else? Whatever you think it is, resistance training should form a crucial part of our lives. And is even recommended f...
parkrun. So Much More Than a Run.
Tune in to this week's episode as Hussain sits down with Chrissie Wellington, the Health and Wellbeing Lead at parkrun UK, to delve into the incredible phenomenon that is parkrun. Many of you will know Chrissie as the greatest female long distance triathlete of all time, winning a mind boggling 4 Ir...
Mini Move: Mental Health Swims with Rachel Ashe
Are you a cold water convert? Or still not sure? Regardless, join us for a conversation with Rachel Ashe, the Founder of Mental Health Swims. In this short episode, we talk swimming (in both hot and colder water) and the power of community to improve and empower mental health.Produced using funding ...
Get on Your Bike and Ride with Mark Beaumont and Angus Rodney
Are you ready to get on your bike and ride? Tune in to our latest podcast featuring cycling legend Mark Beaumont (redefining what is possible on two wheels), and Angus Rodney from Love 2 Ride (the home of cycling encouragement) which we hope will have you dusting off your cycling gear to rediscover ...