Movement is Life

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

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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

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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.

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

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intelligenthealthuk/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt

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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/

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt

All information is correct at the time of recording.

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

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt

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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/

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intelligenthlt

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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.

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

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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 Prof. Kate Ardern, Honorary Professor of Public Health, Salford University and Former Director of Public Health, Wigan Council. Kate shares insights into the history of public health and its evolution over the decades. We explore, local and national government and the role they play in public health, and why local government is so important, looking at how Policy can shape the health and wellbeing of the nation. We also discuss Kate's role in the Covid pandemic, Kate has a wealth of knowledge and information, and we hope you enjoy our talk with her!

Find Kate

Twitter - https://twitter.com/KateAlvanley

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-ardern-366b2518/?originalSubdomain=uk

Please subscribe and leave us a rating! We love hearing from you, so please email us with any questions or comments - podcast@intelligenthealth.co.uk

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Website - www.intelligenthealth.co.uk

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Movement is Life is a podcast from Intelligent Health focusing upon the importance and benefits of physical activity and active travel.

Join our discussion today as host Bethany speaks to CEO, Jane Knowles, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jake Hannis, from Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership aka SASP. Their vision is to “achieve healthier and happier communities in Somerset through physical activity”. SASP help to inspire and enable positive lifestyle choices through a range of services. They are a member of the 43 Active Partnerships.

In this episode, we explore our working relationship and the success of The Beat the Street games hosted in Somerset. Their new Somerset Moves Strategy, active travel and greenspaces.

Find SASP - https://www.sasp.co.uk/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SASPsomerset

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SASPsomerset?fref=ts

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sasp_somerset/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/saspcsp

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

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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.

Movement is Life is a podcast from Intelligent Health focusing upon the importance and benefits of physical activity and active travel.

On World Menopause Day, Deborah Garlick, Founder, and Director of Henpicked joined host Bethany to speak about the importance of exercise in menopause. From understanding and managing symptoms, to taboo in the workplace and beyond. They discuss it all in this open conversation.  

Find Henpicked - https://menopauseintheworkplace.co.uk/

Find Intelligent Health - www.intelligenthealth.co.uk

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All information is correct at the time of recording.

Movement is Life is a podcast from Intelligent Health focusing upon the importance and benefits of physical activity and active travel.

On National Fitness Day, host Bethany looks back at a compilation of guests, discovering why Movement Matters to them and how they stay active. 

Guests include - 

• Steve Spiers, Green Social Prescribing Manager, NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire CCG, and Maggy Blay-grove, Founder of Open Minds Active. (EP 10)
• Stacey Mullock, National Tournaments Legacy Manager at the FA. (EP 7)
• Natalie Justice Dearn, CEO of Rounders England, and Katherine Knight, Director at Intelligent Health and Chair of Rounders England. (EP 6) 
• Kevin Lafferty, CEO of Paths For All and Dr. William Bird, founder of Intelligent Health and Beat the Street. (EP 5)
• Kate Dale, Campaign Lead from This Girl Can, Sport England, and Hattie Jones, Strategic Lead - Campaigns and Engagement from ukactive. (EP 3)

Find Intelligent Health here - www.intelligenthealth.co.uk

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All information is correct at the time of recording.

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.

In our fourth episode, host Bethany is joined by Gareth Harper, Managing Director and Aoife Redmond, Local Project Co-ordinator from Peace Players in Belfast. They discuss the fantastic work of Peace Players and the real difference they make by bringing together divided communities. How sport is used as a tool to unite so many people and we discuss their involvement with the Sport for Development Coalition.

Did you know that the 6th of April is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace? The Open Goal campaign aims to showcase how the 230-plus charities and organisations across the Sport for Development Coalition are using targeted physical activity and sport-based interventions to help build a fairer, more equitable and sustainable future.