Give Me Strength with Alice Liveing Alice Liveing

This week, Alice speaks to the inspiring Lavina Mehta. Lavina is a personal trainer, charity advocate, and author. In this episode, she shares her late start into fitness and how strength training transformed her mental and physical health. She discusses the concept of 'exercise snacking,' a flexible approach to incorporating short, intense bursts of physical activity into daily routines, and its benefits for managing chronic diseases, enhancing mood, and supporting overall health. Lavina also addresses the lack of representation and cultural barriers in fitness for the South Asian community and offers practical tips to make exercise more accessible. Furthermore, she candidly opens up about her experience with perimenopause and how exercise plays a crucial role in managing symptoms.
Lavina's new book The Feel Good Fix is out 30th May.
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Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.
Alice's new book 'Give Me Strength' is out 4th July. Pre-order it here.

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In this week's episode, Alice is joined by Maisie Hill, a renowned menstrual health expert, about her journey into specialising in menstrual health, driven by her personal experience with painful periods. Maisie is author of 'Period Power' and 'Perimenopause Power' and now her latest book 'Powerful.' In this episode, Maisie discusses the importance of understanding and working with one's menstrual cycle for overall well-being. She shares insights on alternative treatments for period pain, the impact of lifestyle factors on menstrual health, and the significance of tracking one's cycle. Additionally, Maisie touches on her newest book 'Powerful,' which delves into stress responses and life coaching techniques for self-empowerment.
Maisie's latest book 'Powerful' is out now!

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Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.
To send in your questions you can do this via Instagram DM to @AliceLiveing or email us at gms@insanityhq.com
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This week, Alice is joined by Dr. Brendon Stubbs, a leading scientist in mental health and neuroscience. This episode features a deep dive into the connection between exercise and mental health with Dr. Brendon where he shares insights from his extensive research, including the preventative and therapeutic effects of physical activity on mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. The discussion covers the neurobiological mechanisms underlying these benefits, the importance of balancing exercise intensity and enjoyment for sustainability, and emerging concerns such as the increase in sedentary behaviours among younger generations. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with mental health and the significance of a holistic approach that includes movement, diet, sleep, and mindfulness. Additionally, Dr. Brendon highlights the need for implementing evidence-based practices to make a real-world impact, moving beyond academic research to practical applications.
Follow @DrBrendonStubbs on Instagram!

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Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.
To send in your questions you can do this via Instagram DM to @AliceLiveing or email us at gms@insanityhq.com
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