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How do you introduce a woman like Bex, well there is plenty for me to say but this statement just sums it all up, The Antarctic Fire Angels team are on their way to make history, all thanks to one team of women inspiring other women. “Ordinary women doing extraordinary things.” To read more about their epic expedition click this link https://antarcticfireangels.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/AntarcticFireAngels/ https://twitter.com/antarctic_fire https://www.instagram.com/antarcticfireangels/

Today I get to talk to Jackie, one of the wonderful women who set up Extra Time Walking Football in Great Wakering & Southend in Essex.  You can find out more about Jackie and the sessions here https://www.facebook.com/extratimewalkingfootball/

Emma is a GB Triathlete, wife and Mum and somehow fits in work as well.....she's busy! I chat to Emma about being brave and making changes, how to fit into new situations and just how she fits it all in!  You can find out all about Emma here https://emmacowper.co.uk/

In today’s episode I get to talk to the inspiring Shruti Saujani, the senior manager for cities and volunteers at the England & Wales Cricket Board. For more information on all the projects and exciting work that Shruti is doing you can find it all here https://www.ecb.co.uk/about/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/dream-big-desi-women https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutisaujani/

In today's episode I am talking to the passionate and inspiring woman that is Baz Moffat. Baz is one 3rd of the founders of the well HQ. Along with Dr Bella Smith and Dr Emma Ross The Well HQ is looking to close the information gap on women's health. You can find out more about The Well HQ and all their amazing work here https://www.thewell-hq.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewellhq/ https://www.instagram.com/Thewell_hq/ https://www.facebook.com/thewellhqonline https://twitter.com/thewellhq Don't forget to check out shesready.co.uk for all the latest on our pilot programme.

Today we talk to Tina, she is quite honestly the master of all things here at Active Life towers, but today we chat about mindfulness and how we bring it into our sessions. Hope you enjoy! 

Today we talk to Michael Rattigan from Southend Borough Council's Staying Steady programme and to Michelle Dean, who teaches and coordinates our Keeping Steady programme. If you would like further information reagrding anything you heard in this podcast please feel free to contact us on 01702567327 or email [email protected]. Enjoy! 

Jennie talks to us about the Trim & Train programme managed by Active Life. Trim & Train is primarily a FREE referral programme for men & women in the Southend area with a BMI of over 30.  The programme is open now for new referrals by self-referring.  Message Active Life on 01702567327 or phone Everyone Health on 0300 005 0095.  Past-participants, out of area and those with a BMI less than 30 may be eligible to refer or attend sessions at £4 each week.

Settle down with a cuppa and listen while I chat to our lovely instructor Sophie, she tells us about how she became an instructor and a bit more about the sessions she teaches. Enjoy! 

This week we join Lindsay, one of our AMAZING tutors, who found Active Life by joining in some sessions.....the rest as the say is history, but a great listen so settle back and enjoy!