Movement is Life

Intelligent Health

Movement is Life is a brand new podcast series from Intelligent Health focusing upon the importance and benefits of physical activity and active travel. We will explore the many areas within life that these can be addressed, from volunteering, to nature, exercising, and many more. We will have informative and educational conversations with experts from across sectors to share how they are making a difference.

  1. 02/27/2024

    People, planning and place

    Movement is Life is a podcast brought to you by Intelligent Health. Bringing you the latest information and insights, we feature guests from across sectors, discussing a range of topics. Join our roundtable discussion today, as host Bethany speaks to Julia Thrift, Director of Healthier Place-Making, Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) and Jon Burke, Climate Change and Decarbonisation Lead, Gloucester City Council. We have a very in-depth discussion surrounding town planning, and whether, or not 15-minute cities and 20-minute neighbourhoods, really benefit society… we dispel some misconceptions surrounding them, and discuss what steps should be taken next. Jon shares his experience of being a local councillor and implementing plans, and much more! Let us know your thoughts on this topic, we’d love to hear your opinion… would you welcome a 15-minute city in your local area? How do you travel around your local area? Is it something you think about? Find Julia LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliathrift/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/juliathrift Find Jon LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-burke-miema-cenv-8b98a2154/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jonburkeUK If you enjoyed today's episode, then subscribe and leave us a rating! We love hearing from you, so please email us - podcast@intelligenthealth.co.uk Find Intelligent Health Website - www.intelligenthealth.co.uk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-health-uk Twitter - https://twitter.com/Intelligent_Hlt. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intelligenthealthuk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt All information is correct at the time of recording.

    1h 6m
  2. 01/16/2024

    Mental health and movement: Safeguarding young minds

    Movement is Life is a podcast brought to you by Intelligent Health. Bringing you the latest information and insights, we feature guests from across sectors, discussing a range of topics. Join our roundtable discussion today, as host Bethany speaks to Ali Oliver, MBE, CEO of Youth Sport Trust and Patrick Scott, Programme Management Office, Young Minds. Ali shares about Well Schools, the power of sport, her experience in education and what consequences the pandemic may have created for young people today. Patrick shares the several campaigns that Young Minds offers, what actions need to be undertaken and much more! *Trigger Warning* this episode contains references to suicide. If you need support then please click on the links below. Support Links Call the Samaritans on 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258 or visit their website - https://www.samaritans.org/ Papyrus (Prevention of young suicide) - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ MIND useful contacts - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/supporting-someone-who-feels-suicidal/useful-contacts/ Find Youth Sport Trust Website - https://www.youthsporttrust.org/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/youth-sport-trust/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YouthSportTrust Twitter - https://twitter.com/youthsporttrust Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/youthsporttrust/ Find Young Minds Website - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/youngminds/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/youngmindsuk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/YoungMindsUK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/youngmindsuk If you enjoyed today's episode, then subscribe and leave us a rating! We love hearing from you, so please email us - podcast@intelligenthealth.co.uk Find Intelligent Health Website - www.intelligenthealth.co.uk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-health-uk Twitter - https://twitter.com/Intelligent_Hlt. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intelligenthealthuk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt All information is correct at the time of recording.

    52 min
  3. 11/14/2023

    Nature 2030: Ensuring future generations have the right to a healthy environment

    Movement is Life is a podcast brought to you by Intelligent Health. Bringing you the latest information and insights, we feature guests from across sectors, discussing a range of topics. Join our roundtable discussion today, as host Bethany speaks to Richard Benwell, CEO of Wildlife and Countryside Link, and our very own Dr William Bird! Richard shares some excellent campaigns, including the 'Nature 2030 campaign', and the importance of policy surrounding the environment. Plus, the work to make it inclusive for everyone. Dr William Bird, shares the importance of nature to our wellbeing both physically and mentally. He also discusses a new project Intelligent Health are working on with the Eden Project. Both share their thoughts on social prescribing and how important green and blue spaces are to us. And you won’t want to miss their tips on how to connect or reconnect with nature! Join us for a deep dive into the natural world and so much more… Find Wildlife and Countryside Link Website - https://www.wcl.org.uk/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wildlife-and-countryside-link/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/wcl_news Call them - 0203 855 4265 If you enjoyed today's episode, then subscribe and leave us a rating! We love hearing from you, so please email us - podcast@intelligenthealth.co.uk Find Intelligent Health Website - www.intelligenthealth.co.uk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-health-uk Twitter - https://twitter.com/Intelligent_Hlt. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intelligenthealthuk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt All information is correct at the time of recording.

    47 min
  4. 10/10/2023

    Turning Trauma into actions through Disability Sport

    Movement is Life is a podcast brought to you by Intelligent Health. Bringing you the latest information and insights, we feature guests from across sectors, discussing a range of topics. Join our roundtable discussion today, as host Bethany speaks to Peter Harding, Founder of Why Can't We. Peter shares with us, the fantastic work Why Can’t We are doing raising awareness of disability sports through news articles, social media, interviews and so much more! He discusses, how disability sport is so much more than the Paralympics every four years. Plus, he shares how his own brain injury impacted his own life back in 2012, and everything that has followed that moment. We discuss the importance of representation in disability sports and what changes Why Can’t We would like to see in the next 10 years. Find Why Can't We... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whycantwe1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whycantwe_1/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/whycantwe_1 Podcast - https://www.whycantwe.co.uk/podcast Website - https://www.whycantwe.co.uk/ If you enjoyed today's episode, then subscribe and leave us a rating! We love hearing from you, so please email us - podcast@intelligenthealth.co.uk Find Intelligent Health Website - www.intelligenthealth.co.uk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-health-uk Twitter - https://twitter.com/Intelligent_Hlt. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intelligenthealthuk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt All information is correct at the time of recording.

    58 min
  5. 09/12/2023

    Regeneration, Renewal & Reforestation with the National Forest

    Movement is Life is a podcast brought to you by Intelligent Health. Bringing you the latest information and insights, we feature guests from across sectors, discussing a range of topics. Join our roundtable discussion today, as host Bethany speaks to John Everitt, Chief Executive of The National Forest Company. John shares with us the impressive story of The National Forest, discussing how an entire landscape was transformed, in one of the country’s boldest environmental projects. The original idea started with a tiny seed and now sees 200 square miles of mixed-habitat forest. All of this has breathed new life into the local community. To date, they have planted 9 million trees. Join us for this conversation, as John shares the history of the forest and their future plans, touching upon the importance of community, education, policy and greenspaces. Find The National Forest Company Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the.national.forest/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natforestco/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/NatForestCo If you enjoyed today's episode, then subscribe and leave us a rating! We love hearing from you, so please email us - podcast@intelligenthealth.co.uk Find Intelligent Health Website - www.intelligenthealth.co.uk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-health-uk Twitter - https://twitter.com/Intelligent_Hlt. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intelligenthealthuk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt All information is correct at the time of recording.

    47 min
  6. 08/15/2023

    Empower your health and connect to nature

    Movement is Life is a podcast brought to you by Intelligent Health. Bringing you the latest information and insights, we feature guests from across sectors, discussing a range of topics. Join our roundtable discussion today, as host Bethany speaks to Hannah Sylvester, BSc (Hons), MNIMH, Medical Herbalist and Nature Educator. Hannah shares insights into her wealth of herb and nature knowledge, the inspiration behind getting involved with nature education, and the deep connection that both plants and herbs have played within her life. She discusses herbal prescriptions and how nature is extremely beneficial to everyone. Hannah explains what happens on her nature walks, and how wildflowers and weeds are more important than many people realise. We even touch upon the role plants can play within menopause. Join us for a deep dive into the natural world and so much more… we hope you enjoy our conversation with her! Find Hannah Edge of the Hedge podcast - https://edgeofthehedge.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/districtherbal?lang=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-sylvester-42557827/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedistrictherbalist/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDistrictHerbalistLincoln/ Please subscribe and leave us a rating! We love hearing from you, so please email us - podcast@intelligenthealth.co.uk Find Intelligent Health Website - www.intelligenthealth.co.uk LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-health-uk Twitter - https://twitter.com/Intelligent_Hlt. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intelligenthealthuk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt All information is correct at the time of recording.

    49 min
  7. 08/01/2023

    In conversation with Beat the Street insiders

    A podcast series from Intelligent Health, Movement is Life includes experts sharing their experience on the importance movement has on our health, economy and environment. Each episode examines a different sector and area, so no two are the same! Join our discussion today as host Bethany speaks to Head of Programmes, Jenny Cottrell, Former Active Partnerships Manager, Dan Tremain and Engagement Coordinator, Chloe Allison. Have you ever wondered how Beat the Street works? Then this episode is perfect for you! In our conversation, we will reveal insight and findings from over the past decade. We will discuss how clients and partners can make or break the success of a game, whilst focusing on the variety of programmes offered and the long-term benefits associated with physical activity to overall wellbeing and much more! We will also examine all 3 phases of the game, from anticipation, to in-game, to the legacy phase. Sharing case studies and game successes. Listen as we celebrate 10 years of Beat the Street and the fantastic legacy it has created. At the time of publishing, Beat the Street has had 1,729,887 players, 5,118 schools, 161 schemes across the UK, and in total, participants have travelled 14,324,127 miles! Find our guests Beat the Street website - https://beatthestreet.me/ Jenny's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-cottrell-b6244983/ Dan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-tremain-7b40a5184/ Chloe's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-allison/ Merton celebration video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW7tj1FvHhs Find Intelligent Health Email - info@intelligenthealth.co.uk Website - www.intelligenthealth.co.uk LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-health-uk Twitter - https://twitter.com/Intelligent_Hlt. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intelligenthealthuk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt Please subscribe and leave us a review! We love hearing from you, please email us any questions or comments - podcast@intelligenthealth.co.uk All information is correct at the time of recording.

    47 min
  8. 07/04/2023

    Does gamification encourage behaviour change? A look into Beat the Street

    A podcast series from Intelligent Health, Movement is Life includes experts sharing their experience on the importance movement has on our health, economy and environment. Each episode examines a different sector and area, so no two are the same! Join our discussion today as host Bethany speaks to Ruth Dale, Founder, Coach & Podcast host at Behaviour Change Marketing Bootcamp, and Marc Harris, PhD, Head of Research at Intelligent Health. We take a deep dive into behavioural science, social marketing, the data behind Beat the Street and more! Listen as we celebrate 10 years of Beat the Street and the fantastic legacy it has created. At the time of publishing, Beat the Street has had 1,729,887 players, 5,118 schools, 161 schemes across the UK, and in total, participants have travelled 14,324,127 miles! Find our guests Ruth's website - https://www.socialinsightmarketing.co.uk/bootcamp Ruth's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ruth_dale Ruth's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-dale-a19b3538/ Ruth's podcast - https://www.facebook.com/SASPsomerset?fref=ts Marc's Twitter - https://twitter.com/HarrisAMarc Marc's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisamarc/ Find Intelligent Health Website - www.intelligenthealth.co.uk LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-health-uk Twitter - https://twitter.com/Intelligent_Hlt. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intelligenthealthuk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt Please subscribe and leave us a rating! We would love to hear from you so please email us with any questions or comments - podcast@intelligenthealth.co.uk All information is correct at the time of recording.

    43 min

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Movement is Life is a brand new podcast series from Intelligent Health focusing upon the importance and benefits of physical activity and active travel. We will explore the many areas within life that these can be addressed, from volunteering, to nature, exercising, and many more. We will have informative and educational conversations with experts from across sectors to share how they are making a difference.