Have you heard of ‘Lifestyle medicine’? It’s a concept that I believe in whole-heartedly, and is gaining traction in the world of wellbeing. However its full potential is still less recognised by those who put less priority on their wellbeing.
Charlotte Marriott, a Consultant NHS Psychiatrist specialising in Neuroscience as well as a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician gives us a really clear explanation of what lifestyle medicine is all about, and our conversation includes the impact of movement (of course!) on mental health and the physiological mechanisms behind it.
We discuss the all-important, but often underestimated mind-body connection, with a focus on the interconnectedness of physical and mental health. Our conversation also delves into the role of movement in improving overall well-being and the challenges of promoting regular movement in a sedentary society.
This is a positive conversation with a doctor who believes in looking at the big picture when looking at our health and I loved discussing this holistic point of view and hope you enjoy it too!
Chapters
01:24 How Movement Affects Mental Health Physiologically
03:22 Brain Development and Neurogenesis
04:00 Lifestyle Medicine and its Impact on Health
10:24 Personal Journey into Lifestyle Medicine
12:52 The Mind-Body Connection
18:07 The Integration of Physical and Mental Health
23:11 The Importance of Lifestyle in Treatment
29:55 Addressing Sedentary Behavior and Movement
34:31 The Benefits of Regular Movement Throughout the Day
39:02 The Challenge of Consistency
42:38 The Power of Nature-Based Coaching
44:09 The Benefits of Being in Nature
45:01 Cautions and Effective Strategies for Movement and Mental Health
49:08 Finding Joy in Movement
52:04 Overcoming Barriers and Embracing Movement
About this week’s guest:
Dr Charlotte A L Marriott MB BS BSc(Hons) MRCPsych PGCME DipIBLM
Consultant Psychiatrist and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Charlotte is a Consultant NHS Psychiatrist, a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician and a nature-based coach. She likes to inspire and empower people to make small changes to their lifestyles to improve their physical and mental health and well-being.
Connect here:
Website: https://thelifestylepsychiatrist.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@thelifestylepsychiatrist
