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Conversations about sport, physical activity, medicine and health with guests including athletes, coaches and healthcare professionals. Hosted by Dr Amy Boalch, medical doctor and running coach. For more content visit www.marathonmedic.com.
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Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
On this episode I'm joined by Dr William Bird MBE. Dr Bird is a general practitioner and founder of Intelligent Health, a company that implements community-wide initiatives to improve health and make physical activity a way of life. Dr Bird has also created the Green Gym, acted as strategic health advisor to Natural England and set up health forecasts for the Met Office. Today we're discussing the benefits of physical activity and nature to our health, as well as the projects undertaken by Intelligent Health to increase physical activity levels across the country.
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
On this episode I’m joined by Helen Keeble, a pelvic health physiotherapist who specialises in lumbo-pelvic health & female return to sports. Helen is also the co-founder of Umi, a one-stop hub for improving pelvic health at every stage of life. We’re discussing what the pelvic floor is and how to optimise our pelvic health before exploring the role of the pelvic floor in the context of running and other high impact sports.
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
I’m joined by Caroline Williams to discuss her book 'Move! The New Science of Body over Mind'. Caroline is a science journalist and writes regularly for the New Scientist. Her latest book explores the emerging research of how movement influences how we think and feel and on this episode we’re discussing how walking can improve creativity, how dance can make us feel more connected and how our natural environment can make us stronger.
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
On this episode I’m delighted to be joined by Jono Sumner, co-founder of LifeJacket Skin Protection. LifeJacket produce high performance skin protection for men and the company is on a mission to stop the increase in male skin cancers and inspire men to take better care of their skin everyday. Jono is here to chat with me about why their mission is so important and how skin protection can be optimised for everybody, but especially men who want to take life outside!
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
On this podcast I'm joined by Barry Roberts to discuss keeping safe in the outdoors when pursuing winter sports. Barry is a professional expedition leader and Commercial Director of Wilderness Medical Training, a company that delivers medical training for expeditions and the great outdoors. We're discussing the human factors to consider when in the mountains as well important pieces of kit to carry and what to do when things go wrong. If you're a skier, snowboarder or expedition medic then this episode is for you!
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
On this episode I’m joined by Dr John Sykes. John is a general practitioner, certified nutritionist & Trustee and Director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM). We’re discussing what lifestyle medicine is, the many health benefits of keeping active and the role that healthcare professionals can play in promoting physical activity.
Saturday Oct 23, 2021
Saturday Oct 23, 2021
On this episode I’m joined by Professor Robert Thomas. Professor Thomas is a consultant oncologist, professor of Sports and Nutritional Medicine and author of 'How to Live' - a book that provides evidence-based advice on keeping fit, healthy and free of illness. We’re discussing the role that exercise plays in cancer prevention, the relationship between exercise and oxidative stress, and nutritional considerations for active individuals.
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
On today’s episode I’m joined by Gareth Emmerson. In 2014, at the age of 21, Gareth was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma and in 2020 this diagnosis became terminal. Gareth wanted something positive to focus on so set out to raise as much money as possible for Sarcoma UK by cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Gareth is joining me to share his story, tell me more about his huge cycling challenge and to raise awareness for the charity, Sarcoma UK.
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
On this episode I'm very lucky to be joined by Becky Hair to discuss how to prepare for a triathlon, as I have my first one coming up later this month! Becky is a physiotherapist and triathlete and she's sharing her tips for training, kit and what to do on race day itself.
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
On this episode I'm joined by Dr Megan Evans to discuss Diving Medicine. Megan is a divemaster and junior doctor who works at the Diving Diseases Research Centre (DDRC). This episode is aimed at healthcare professionals or those with a keen interest in diving. We're discussing safe diving practices, assessing fitness to dive, as well as decompression illness and the symptoms to be aware of.