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In our sixteenth episode, we meet David Lynch. David has a wealth of experience both personally and professionally in the practice of mindfulness. He is currently working in Cambridge as a Social Prescriber and is a volunteer walk leader for the Healthy You Wellbeing Walks initiative. In this episode, David explains what mindfulness is and how it differs from meditation. David opens up the invitation to attend his monthly wellbeing walk which meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at Nightingale Community Garden in Cambridge. The next walk will be on 23rd December at 10am. To book visit bookwhen.com/walksincambridge.  

Hosting this episode is Danielle Guy, Senior Active Lifestyles Officer at Cambridge City Council, one of the delivery partners of the Healthy You service. Healthy You is the new name for Health Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It is a free service for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents who are looking to make changes to their lifestyle. So, whether you want to quit smoking, lead a more active lifestyle, lose some weight, or get an NHS Health Checks, Healthy You is here to help. To find out more, visit healthyyou.org.uk

In our fifteenth episode we meet Emma from Cambridge Urban Fitness. Six years ago Emma decided to give up the day job and retrain as a personal trainer. Her love for a holistic approach to health and wellbeing had inspired her to take a new chapter in her life, one that inspires others to move more. In this episode we talk about the importance of starting an exercise journey, just getting those trainers on and getting out the door for a walk is a good place to start. Emma goes on to talk about her desire to get women talking about the menopause and the benefits of having a healthy and active lifestyle at this stage of life. Her supportive programme called Joyful Menopause hopes to offer women the support and information they need at this time to make informed choices about their lifestyle. Hosting this episode is Hannah Dyke, Senior Active Lifestyles Officer at Cambridge City Council, one of the delivery partners of the Healthy You service. Healthy You is the new name for Health Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It is a free service for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents who are looking to make changes to their lifestyle. So, whether you want to quit smoking, lead a more active lifestyle, lose some weight, or get an NHS Health Checks, Healthy You is here to help. To find out more, visit healthyyou.org.uk

Links from this episode:

23 and 1/2 Hours - 23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health? - YouTube

In our fourteenth episode, we meet Val Moore in conversation about all things swimming. Val is a qualified open water swimming coach and an open water lifeguard.  Although Val has always been active and got involved in lots of different sports including hockey and rugby in her youth, it wasn't until more recently she took the plunge and discovered not only a personal love of open water swimming but a passion for supporting others to experience the many benefits and joys of open water swimming whilst feeling safe and supported. Outdoor swimming has experienced a huge increase in popularity in recent years as more and more people want to experience the benefits for themselves. In this episode, Val shares some great tips on getting started with open water swimming and some invaluable advice around cold water swimming. If you're thinking about dipping your toe in the water, this is the episode for you.

Hosting this episode is Danielle Guy, Senior Active Lifestyles Officer at Cambridge City Council, one of the delivery partners of the Healthy You service. Healthy You is the new name for Health Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It is a free service for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents who are looking to make changes to their lifestyle. So, whether you want to quit smoking, lead a more active lifestyle, lose some weight, or get an NHS Health Checks, Healthy You is here to help. To find out more, visit healthyyou.org.uk

Useful links around Open Water Swimming:


Milton Country Park - Open Water Swimming
Jesus Green Lido
Toe In Swim - Open water swim coaching with Val Moore
Cambridge Open Water Swimming Facebook Group
Find an Open Water Swimming venue - Swimming.org

In our thirteenth episode, we meet Melanie Hanspall from Lovenutritioncambridge. Melanie is a qualified nutritionist and plant-based chef based in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. Melanie is incredibly passionate about healthy cooking and sharing her knowledge and skills around healthy food with others. In this episode, Mel tell us about her relationship with food and cooking throughout her life and explains how and why she came to set up her own business, Lovenutritioncambridge. Tune in to hear Mel's many great tips that can help us all to make healthier food choices and if this episode makes you hungry, you can join Mel for a live community cookalong event on Wednesday 10th November at 6pm on Zoom. It's free to join and you'll learn how to make a delicious, hearty and healthy Mediterranean vegetable and bean stew. Find out more and register here.

Hosting this episode is Danielle Guy, Senior Active Lifestyles Officer at Cambridge City Council, one of the delivery partners of the Healthy You service. Healthy You is the new name for Health Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It is a free service for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents who are looking to make changes to their lifestyle. So, whether you want to quit smoking, lead a more active lifestyle, lose some weight, or get an NHS Health Checks, Healthy You is here to help. To find out more, visit healthyyou.org.uk

In our twelfth episode, we meet Becky Hair. Becky is a respiratory physiotherapist at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge and an experienced swimmer, runner and cyclist. As well as excelling in her own training, Becky has an incredible passion for supporting others to get active and is a great advocate for women in sport. Becky is particularly interested in supporting more women into cycling, a traditionally very male dominated sport. Becky shares how she came to be involved in coaching and explains her role as an ambassador for Specialized and most recently her involvement with the new JoyRiders group in Cambridge.

Hosting this episode is Danielle Guy, Senior Active Lifestyles Officer at Cambridge City Council, one of the delivery partners of the Healthy You service. Healthy You is the new name for Health Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It is a free service for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents who are looking to make changes to their lifestyle. So, whether you want to quit smoking, lead a more active lifestyle, lose some weight, or get an NHS Health Checks, Healthy You is here to help. To find out more, visit healthyyou.org.uk

In our eleventh episode, we meet Tim Ewbank, the Chair of the University of the Third Age Cambridge, a charity dedicated to promoting lifelong-learning. The U3AC offers over 350 different courses each year for adults no longer in full-time employment. Courses range from more academic subjects to leisure and sporting activities, with plenty of variety to choose from. Tim shares how he first came across the U3AC and then got to be involved in the committee, explaining the importance for him to stay intellectually challenged and engaged once he had retired. You can find out more about the U3AC at their website: https://www.u3ac.org.uk/

Hosting this episode is Danielle Guy, Senior Active Lifestyles Officer at Cambridge City Council, one of the delivery partners of the Healthy You service. Healthy You is the new name for Health Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It is a free service for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents who are looking to make changes to their lifestyle. So, whether you want to quit smoking, lead a more active lifestyle, lose some weight, or get an NHS Health Checks, Healthy You is here to help. To find out more, visit healthyyou.org.uk