Virgin Active Minds

Improve your financial literacy and money management skills from Financial Wellness Coach Betsy Westcott to find financial freedom and live a life you enjoy. In this episode, Mark chats to money expert Betsy about the key components of financial wellness, the parallels between physical and financial wellbeing, and how to look after your money so it will look after you.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

"You can meditate and do all the yoga and running and weightlifting that you like, but if your finances are under strain, that's going to cause enormous stress for you and materially impact you." – Betsy Westcott (2:22)

Resources:

Website: www.betsywestcott.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msbetsywestcott/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betsywestcott

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsywestcott/

Disclaimer:

The content of this conversation is general information and for educational purposes only. Nothing contained in it is, or is intended to be construed as individual financial, tax or legal advice. You should, before you act or use any of this information, consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to your own financial situation and requirements. And seek advice from a suitably qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

Feel inspired to pursue your passion from this insightful and passionate discussion with entrepreneur, writer, and poet James Nguyen also known as jqn. In this illuminating conversation, James waxes lyrical about the profound impact spoken-word poetry has had on him and how he views the world. Mark and James reflect on life and finding happiness as they dive deep into the ideas of self-love, contentment and overall wellbeing.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

“Isn’t the most beautiful thing about the human experience to connect with other people, to feel the love of our community, and to feel the love of the lives we’ve touched?” - James Nguyen (23:03)

Resources:

Instagram: https://bit.ly/ig-jqnstudios

Twitter: https://bit.ly/tw-jqnstudios

TikTok: https://bit.ly/tk-jqnstudios

YouTube: https://bit.ly/yt-jqnstudios

Facebook: https://bit.ly/fb-jqnstudios

The tables have turned! For our New Year’s Special, it’s Mark Seeto’s turn to sit in the guest chair. In this deeply insightful episode, Mark shares memories from his childhood in the country, coming to terms with his sexuality and finding happiness through self acceptance. We also touch on his personal journey through fitness, physical health, chronic illness and mental health, as well as reflecting on life in lockdown throughout the past year. You’ll not only feel moved by his story, but also inspired to hit the refresh button in the new year!

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

“If you’ve got something great you want to do in your life or want to change – just do it – don’t wait.” – Mark Seeto (1:20:42)

Resources:

The Adventures of Memento Mori Podcast

Learn about the changes a woman's body undergoes from physiotherapist Laura Callea to understand the pregnancy process better. Mark picks Laura's brain about all things pregnancy-related, from changing bodies to exercising throughout pregnancy. They also cover what should be considered normal, pain points, and so much more, as Laura aims to educate and empower women (and the people around them) about the wonders of pregnancy, birth and more.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

“You can thrive during pregnancy and not just ‘survive’. So many women think it has to be hard and challenging, but I think you can aim for more – you can thrive during pregnancy.” – Laura Callea (59:50)

Resources:

Instagram: instagram.com/physiolaura

Get more accomplished in four hours than most get done in seven. That's the power of performance mastery. In this inspirational episode, Mark sits down with Vanessa Bennett, Performance Mastery Coach, to discuss a transformational movement toward a better work-life balance. Eliminate burnout, improve stress relief, and develop stronger self-motivation through key tools discussed during this riveting conversation about performance and wellbeing.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

-How to redefine performance so that you can improve your productivity, feel your best always, and boost your quality of life.

Our favourite quotable moment:

“You can have wellbeing without high performance. But you can’t have high performance without wellbeing.” - Vanessa Benett (8:24)

Resources:

Next Evolution Performance Website

Get valuable insight into fitness training during this great podcast episode with Nathan Horner, our Head Coach of Grid Training at Virgin Active Australia. If you have questions about HIIT, Strength Training, Grid, Circuit Training, Crossfit or fitness at the gym, Nathan's got the answers. His extensive knowledge of all programs in his personal and professional life will help you be the smartest person in the room (gym). Mark and Nathan dive into the importance of training socially, living to your purpose and the importance of perseverance.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

-The definition and differentiation between the big fitness programs and how to choose which ones are right for you.

Our favourite quotable moment:

"If you say yes to everything, other people are making decisions for you." - Nathan Horner

Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-horner-a27998206/

Whether or not you're a meat-eater, we all eat plants and can benefit from learning about these earth-grown nutrients. Naturopath Bianca Sheedy joins Mark for an enticing episode about plant-based nutrition. There is no shaming here; only a wealth of knowledge to teach us the benefits of adding more plant-based food to our diet. Tune in and discover new ways to thrive in your well being.

In this episode, you'll learn:

-The effects of your diet on your physical and mental health, along with simple ways you can overcome problematic symptoms from a limited diet (including iron and vitamin b12 deficiencies).

-Simple knowledge you can take to the supermarket to better understand the plant-based product you're regularly purchasing, such as soy and plant-based milk.

-Before eating your food, sit down and take ten deep breaths to activate the digestive processes.

-Choose one new food every week to introduce into your diet to build up the variety in your gut microbiome.

-Aim to have 5-6 servings of vegetables per day and two servings of fruit per day to help reduce your risk of chronic disease.

"By eating a whole food plant-based diet and avoiding processed food, you are helping to reduce your risk of chronic disease." - Bianca Sheedy

Did you know you can prevent chronic disease and pain simply by personalising your lifestyle to fit your genetic code? This fascinating discovery, and many more, are the topics covered in this episode with Dr Cam McDonald, a world leader in epigenetics. In this compelling conversation, Mark and Dr Cam discuss the vital role genetics play in disease prevention, nutrition, exercise and mental health in an understandable way. You'll walk away with a new understanding of personalised health and what you can do to live your most purposeful life.

Ph360: https://ph360.me/

Discover why mental wellbeing should be #1 priority when it comes to our health in this engaging conversation with Nick Bracks, the actor, model and mental health advocate. Mark and Nick cover deeply important topics about mental stress, men’s mental health, what happiness really is, pandemic anxiety and so much more. You’ll walk away from this episode with more mental health awareness and better skills to build a happier, more content life.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

-Mental hygiene and steps you can take in order to prevent mental health problems

Our favourite quotable moment:

“Happiness is an inner peace. No matter what happens around me, whether bad or good, I’ve still got a level of contentment. That’s what happiness is.” - Nick Bracks

Resources:

Nick Bracks Website

Instagram

Move Your Mind Podcast

Learn how to hone your personal and professional skillset to be equipped for change! In this episode, Mark chats to the founder of Future Fit Co, Andrea Clarke, about staying relevant and competitive in the ever-changing workforce. As workplaces, industries, and operations shift during and after the pandemic, learn about embracing change, developing awareness, and staying ahead of the game.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

Our favourite quotable moment:

“We cannot be high-performing unless we recognise that radical wellbeing is the starting point for a career that has any longevity.” – Andrea Clarke (21:44)

Resources:

Future Fit Website

LinkedIn

Instagram

Facebook

Future Fit Book