Episode 26 | Movement for Long-Term Health (with Lavina Mehta MBE) [VIDEO]

The choices we make today lay the foundation for our health as we age. In fact, our midlife health is one of the strongest predictors of our long-term well-being. It really matters. Lavina inspires us to take action now, with her contagious optimism and enthusiasm shining through. I absolutely loved our conversation.

Drawing on evidence-based research, Lavina shares that just 11 minutes of movement a day can significantly improve our health. Considering the average person in the UK spends 10 hours a day sitting, Lavina offers practical ways to reduce this sedentary behaviour and prevent the physical decline often associated with ageing.

In this episode, we cover:

How maintaining serotonin and dopamine levels supports mental health as we age.
The critical role of movement during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
Staying motivated and building a personalized movement toolkit.
Reframing how we think about exercise.
Strategies to preserve energy and maintain independence long-term.
Managing brain fog and optimising brain function as we age.
Practical tips and resources for living a healthier, happier life.
This conversation goes far beyond movement. Lavina brings a holistic perspective on how to protect and enhance both our physical and mental health for years to come.

Lavina’s links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelgoodwithlavina?igsh=MW44ZWU2bjJ2Y2dlag==

The Feel Good Fix book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-feel-good-fix/lavina-mehta-mbe/9780241665084

Resources mentioned in show:

British Menopause Society: https://thebms.org.uk/

Menopause Mandate: https://www.menopausemandate.com/

Balance App: https://balanceapp.com/

Helen’s links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e/profilecard/?igsh=MXVsZHZwcTl2Zmppdw==

Choose You: https://lnk.to/ChooseyouHelenMarie