Creating Active Lives

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 admin@sarahbolitho.com. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: 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 admin@sarahbolitho.com. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: 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 admin@sarahbolitho.com. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: 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 admin@sarahbolitho.com. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: 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 admin@sarahbolitho.com. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: 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 admin@sarahbolitho.com. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: 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 admin@sarahbolitho.com. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: 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 admin@sarahbolitho.com. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: 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 admin@sarahbolitho.com. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: 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 admin@sarahbolitho.com. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho