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Nature's Healing Power: A Chat with Maggy Blagrove from Open Minds Active

Nature's Healing Power: A Chat with Maggy Blagrove from Open Minds Active

FromThe Movement Prescription


Nature's Healing Power: A Chat with Maggy Blagrove from Open Minds Active

FromThe Movement Prescription

ratings:
Length:
54 minutes
Released:
May 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi as he explores the magic of nature with Maggy Blagrove from Open Minds Active. This UK-based organisation is all about bringing people together outdoors for better mental health.What Open Minds Active Does:Open Minds Active helps people reconnect with nature through outdoor activities like wild swimming and yoga.They have a team of experts who make sure everyone feels welcome and included.Their Core Values:Community: Creating a friendly space where everyone can have fun together.Equality: Making sure everyone, no matter their background, can enjoy nature.Environment: Respecting and enjoying the great outdoors.Resilience: Helping people feel mentally strong through outdoor movement.Adventure: Encouraging exploration and excitement in nature.Self-care and Care of Others: Teaching skills to cope with life's challenges and supporting each other.Nature's Healing Effects:Spending time in nature reduces stress and improves mental well-being.Activities like wild swimming and yoga outdoors can boost resilience.Inclusive Communities:Open Minds Active creates safe spaces where everyone can join in outdoor fun, regardless of who they are.Many people have found joy and support in this community.Open Minds Active aims to reach more people and spread the benefits of outdoor activities for mental health.Discover the power of nature for your well-being with Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi and Maggy Blagrove. Open Minds Active is making outdoor adventures accessible to all, showing that nature truly has the ability to heal and unite us.Produced using funding from NHS Tayside Educational Fund and the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/
Released:
May 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (23)

Promising to transform your understanding and approach towards physical activity in primary care, The Movement Prescription podcast is a treasure trove of insights. The Royal College of GP's Lifestyle and Physical Activity Champions, Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, Dr Callum Leese and Dr Suzy Scarlett, are here to paint a picture that moves away from rigorous exercises and lays focus on the importance of re-introducing movement into our daily lives. We have a line-up of exceptional guests offering their unique expertise. Listen to Russell Kane, the renowned comedian, and an advocate for lifestyle medicine, and Michele Zanini from the Italian Olympic triathlon team, share their insights on how physical activity can revolutionize health. Learn from Dr Emma Lunan and Dr Charlotte Marriott as they delve into managing long-term conditions and mental health with physical activity. We'll also explore the concept of green prescribing and the art of motivational interviewing with Dr Hamish Reid. So, tune in, subscribe for updates and join the conversation with the hashtag #activepractice on social media. Let's embark on a journey where small changes will lead to big things.