Workday Movement for Busy Women with Running Advocate Dr Juliet McGrattan - E24

It's common for high-achievers to struggle to find time for physical activity and movement in their busy work schedules. So often, we feel chained to our desks, and battle the adverse effects of a sedentary lifestyle. In this episode, award-winning author, speaker, and running enthusiast Dr Juliet McGrattan offers practical solutions to embed movement seamlessly into your day-to-day life. She also shares tips and tricks on reclaiming your health and vitality amidst a demanding professional life, with a particular focus on helping women through motherhood, midlife and beyond.

Renowned for her expertise in women's health and running advocacy, Dr Juliet McGrattan is the author of the empowering book "Run Well," which serves as a guiding light for women seeking physical and mental well-being through running. Transitioning from a successful career as a GP, McGrattan's work focuses on championing the importance of movement in everyday life, particularly for women in various life stages. Her influence extends to women seeking to enhance their health by taking up running, with a dedicated following that includes mothers, professionals, and midlife individuals looking to embrace the transformative power of running for health and happiness.

"You don't have to do a massive life overhaul, you just have to look for simple things that you can do in your day to move a little bit more and that's going to look different for every person." - Dr Juliet McGrattan

In this episode you will learn:

- Practical tips for embedding movement into busy work schedules, including walking meetings and standing desks.

- The benefits of running for physical and mental well-being, especially for women at different stages of life.

- Advice on exercising during perimenopause and the importance of managing stress and diet.

- The role of running in improving body confidence and overall health, focusing on personal enjoyment rather than specific distances.

- Strategies for measuring progress beyond weight loss, emphasising how you feel and the importance of regular exercise.

- Dr Juliet McGrattan's journey from general practitioner to focusing on running and women's health, along with insights from her book "Run Well".

Resources

- Explore Dr Juliet McGrattan's resources on her website: https://drjulietmcgrattan.com/

- Buy and read Dr Juliet McGrattan's bestseller, "Run Well", to gain valuable insights into running and women's health: https://drjulietmcgrattan.com/books/run-well/

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