Creating Active Lives with Sarah Bolitho

17/10/2024

This is what matters.

04/10/2024

Happy Friday.
Do something just for you today.

02/09/2024

I'm restarting my Fabnewlous Seasonal Shift®️ sessions as I use the changing season to reconnect with nature and want to share how to do this!

Autumn Seasonal Shift®️ will be live here, in my Fabnewlous page and in the Fabnewlous Females group on Friday 13th September at 9am.

Join me for 30 minutes of chat about the shifting seasons and how you can EEEEase into Autum through Energy, Emotions, Exercise and Eating (see why I call it EEEase!).

It will be added to my podcast Creating Active Lives with Sarah Bolitho so you can always listen in later.

01/09/2024

If you are having a quiet Sunday, how about listening to one of my podcast episodes?

I'll be back with new episodes soon but in the meantime there are lots to choose from! Check out the whole show here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192 https://open.spotify.com/show/59OCBJ4l4p5eJlMkcVPY6F?si=8efc860039ca47f4

Listen to Sarah Bolitho’s Creating Active Lives podcast on Apple Podcasts.

29/08/2024

With the Paralympics starting now, here are three episodes of Creating Active Lives where my guests have a disablity that hasn't stopped them being active.

Listen in and follow thir pages for more on what they do!

Sam James from InclusFit talking about disability, activity and never stopping
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000617089467https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vPvmZrlBwuEajKvyHmXRF?si=H3nUzxIZSCOK5egNZCQsFA
Will Behenna from Inclusive Paddleboarding talking about inclusive Paddleboarding
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000625507279
https://spotify.link/8yYUWM63vCb
Sarah Park, The Disability Diva talking about making the fitness industry more inclusive
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000637770440 https://open.spotify.com/episode/38yLoenoZ3qHdfMnTx6ZQt?si=SDsfH6u6SeKCtGIeM4xrJA

12/08/2024

Physical activity is vital for everyone, and especially for those with disabilities who face additional health challenges.

In the UK, 16 million people (that's nearly one quarter of us) live with a disability, yet are twice as likely to be inactive compared to non-disabled peers. This inactivity contributes to lower life expectancy and higher rates of comorbidities.

Fitness providers, instructors and disabled people, let’s work together to close the ‘activity gap’ and promote a healthier future for all.



To read the full blog visit

Exploring Adapted Physical Activity in Sport, Education, and Recreation by Sarah Bolitho | Aug 6, 2024 | Creating Active Lives | 0 comments The Importance of Adapted Physical Activity for Disabled Individuals The Importance of Adapted Physical Activity for Disabled Individuals Adapted physical activ...

06/08/2024

My latest blog is live, and this month I'm exploring adapted physical activity for disabled clients.

With nearly one quarter of the UK population living with a disability it is vital that the fitness industry is proactive in providing accessible venues but even more important is having qualified instructors available at every site so that disabled people know they are in safe hands.

Read more here

Exploring Adapted Physical Activity in Sport, Education, and Recreation by Sarah Bolitho | Aug 6, 2024 | Creating Active Lives | 0 comments The Importance of Adapted Physical Activity for Disabled Individuals The Importance of Adapted Physical Activity for Disabled Individuals Adapted physical activ...

29/07/2024

While Creating Active Lives is taking a break, catch up on previous episodes.
Here are a few related to cancer which were so interesting to record!
Anna Campbell Cancer and exercise: the research https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000622473789 https://spotify.link/q9XAcZEDLBb
Rebecca Vincent How cancer got me more active https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000630257158 https://spotify.link/QkZ80crNDDb
Kevin Kibble Prostate cancer and activity https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000643753611 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xwlv4WwT0Tum7YHEO2MLh?si=s9nRLwrkQk2J2p3nYmIzHg
Lisa Anne 5k your way https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000635760185 https://open.spotify.com/episode/50VXqs4lwvpywM1FEeWr3g?si=o9OIFrbCQWCgfwD0VUAZRg
Alison Salmond Ovarian cancer https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000648305902 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qna0mjvhfVIipgZcV4LLm?si=0-MPq3qETv6zIeZxUm4BSA
Adrian Fautly Cancer Prehab https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000652101325 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Y37ADhCAqhjBcjN2J1DTU?si=2VjmP_heQsyG4HgsuEsRtg

18/07/2024

Creating Active Lives is still taking a short break, but in the meantime, there has been a lot of talk about living with a stoma so here are three amazing guests talking about their experiences.

Listen in and be inspired - and share with anyone who needs to know more!

Inactive to Ironostomy with Caroline Bramwell https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?1=1000607633234 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6diJGk9NORcLSDJ50EL8R7?si=7e5d358f163f4d39

Exercising with a stoma with Sarah Russell https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000649957052 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6M6LAARcNAyf1y48J7zfdA?si=t6CPG6bgT9-ggoMubcwJyw

Good days and bad days with two stomas with Siobhan Coleman https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000660389504 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qtqhXUdFgdPGrTE2ZQ3wj?si=HDXPypTMSzW7aMmSrDUcfg

18/07/2024

I attended the Female Founders Summit with the The Collective of Extraordinary Women and Lucienne Shakir last week and while the whole event was absolutely inspiring, I came away with one standout learning:

When you are in the right place with the right people, there is no competition, only collaboration and celebration.

So my message to you all is to find your right place and right people and let's rise together!

11/07/2024

Creating Active Lives is taking a short break for the summer, but there are 68 episodes for you to listen to while we are away.

Here are several episodes related to cancer for those of you affected so choose one and listen in!
Anna Campbell Cancer and exercise: the research https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000622473789
Rebecca Vincent How cancer got me more active https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000630257158
Kevin Kibble Prostte cancer and activity https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000643753611
Lisa Anne 5k your way https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000635760185
Alison Salmond Ovarian cancer https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000648305902
Adrian Fautly Cancer Prehab https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192?i=1000652101325

10/07/2024

There's a new blog in town - aimed at specialist fitness professionals this month I'm hatting about why the exercise referral qualification is so important.

Read it here and if you have any questions, contact me!

https://sarahbolitho.com/2024/07/09/why-ex-ref/

04/07/2024

A huge thank you to Dawni Beth Baxter, Beyond The Dawn and Beyond The Dawn Creative Digital Marketing Agency & Studio for all their support and help with my podcast Creating Active Lives.

It has been awesome and I couldn't have done it without you.

You are just the best team ever!!

04/07/2024

Why not listen to a podcast while you are on you way to vote today?

This week on Creating Active Lives I chat with Tanya Gordon from Many Hats Of Business about her personal experience with back pain and how weightlifting helped alleviate it. We emphasise the significance of proper form and technique in weightlifting and the importance of differentiating between muscle soreness and pain.

We discuss the benefits of yoga and finding activities that you enjoy and then generally put the fitness world to rights!!

Creating Active Lives is taking a break for the summer, but I will be around with an episode or two to keep you inspired, informed and entertained then my guests and I will be back in September!

Listen in here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/068-lifting-out-of-back-pain-with-tanya-gordon/id1679319192?i=1000661111781
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6b7IUQW3Xs5I1xChZ5CXtZ?si=KWAU_OKIReqA1lS3UIHknw

25/06/2024

On Thursday's episode of Creating Active Lives my guest is Siobhan Coleman, Orthopaedic Massage & Manipulation Therapist and we discuss her total pelvic exenteration (TPE) which has resulted in two stomas.

This is a longer episode than usual but Siobhan's message is vital as this is a massive type of surgery, probably the most extensive you can have, and her aim is to create more awareness, and also to support others who have gone through this.

The impact of exenteration surgery on everyday life is significant, it requires massive adjustments and finding new ways to stay active. It brings about huge physical and emotional changes, and while the person may not be the same as before, they can gradually have more good days and fewer bad days.

The episode is out on Thursday, so please listen in and learn so more awareness and support can be provided to people who have undergone TPE.

20/06/2024

It's Thursday so it's podcast day and this week on Creating Active Lives I chat with Kellie Williams about the importance of future proofing your health and your business.

Just a short while after being diagnosed with Wolf Parkinsons White syndrome and prioritising her health and fitness, Kellie as diagnosed with a brain tumour. During the podcast we speak not only about how important it was that she was fit and healthy to support her recovery, but also how vital it was that she had systems in place in her business so she could step away for treatment and recovery.

Listen in here and be inspired by Kellie's story https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/066-future-proof-your-health-business-with-kellie-williams/id1679319192?i=1000659597037 https://open.spotify.com/episode/56xYLyVlMBeegA2cyP1vIY?si=NdBTttMzSsWXllPeA-n4_Q

19/06/2024

I have just recorded two amazing episodes for Creating Active Lives - you will have to wait to listen but thank you to Tanya Gordon and Siobhan Coleman, Orthopaedic Massage & Manipulation Therapist for such fab and open chats!

12/06/2024

Fancy listening to a podcast today?

Here's one I made earlier!

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...

08/06/2024

If you have a big speaking engagement, a sales pitch or big booking coming up, listen in to this episode of Creating Active Lives where Pippa Tanko explains how she uses exercise (in her case, power alley) to prep and boost her confidence and performance.

Listen in, give it a go and let me know how it helps you!

https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/064-exercise-as-a-business-tool-with-pippa-tanko/id1679319192?i=1000658005889
https://open.spotify.com/show/59OCBJ4l4p5eJlMkcVPY6F?si=8fcd1268c16a4c3d

06/06/2024

It's podcast day and this week on Creating Active Lives I'm joined by brand photographer Pippa Tanko.

We discuss how staying active isn’t just great for the body, but is an essential tool for your business too as it 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 using Exercise as a Business Tool!

https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/064-exercise-as-a-business-tool-with-pippa-tanko/id1679319192?i=1000658005889

https://open.spotify.com/show/59OCBJ4l4p5eJlMkcVPY6F?si=8fcd1268c16a4c3d

05/06/2024

Fitness professionals - have you reached the stage of waking up thinking "my body hurts, I can't keep doing all this physical stuff much longer but what else can I do" yet?

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Book A Career Development Strategy Call with me for only £99 and we can identify and plan your next steps. Calls are around 90 minutes and if you go on to book a course with me I'll knock £75 off the cost!

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24/05/2024

It's a bank holiday weekend here in the UK so if you find yourself with nothing to do (and I do recommend taking the opportunity to rest) then have a listen in to Creating Active Lives!

There are loads of episodes to inform, inspire and relax you so check it out here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/creating-active-lives/id1679319192

https://open.spotify.com/show/59OCBJ4l4p5eJlMkcVPY6F?si=8efc860039ca47f4

Catch the audio on You Tube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHuMi2IHtjCAiJhyfXraRFv6xWvAUhuhF

Visit the show website here: https://creatingactivelives.buzzsprout.com

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...