Virgin Active Minds

By Virgin ActiveHealth & Fitness

Virgin Active Minds episodes

September 10, 2021Learning Behavioural Change with Bobby Cappuccio
Uncover the fundamental aspects of behavioural change with renowned coach Bobby Cappuccio and how to channel this to achieve your wellbeing goals. In this valuable episode, Bobby chats to Mark about helping people manifest change for a future that you truly desire. They dive into examining your motivation, finding purpose and aligning actions with your values to achieve success. Bobby also shares the most crucial elements for transformation: wellness and self-awareness.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
How to identify what you truly want and how to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

What change talk is. Identifying problems and self-generating solutions.

Misconceptions and generalisations about motivation, habits and behaviour change.
Our favourite quotable moment:
"Self-awareness is the key to transformation; without self-awareness…you can have discipline, perseverance, courage and all of those can lead you to the exact place you do not want to be if you do not have self-awareness as a foundation." - Bobby Cappuccio (40:41)
Resources:
Robert Cappuccio Website
LinkedIn
The Self Help Antidote Podcast
Instagram
1 hr 47 min
August 27, 2021Understanding Pain with Peter O'Sullivan
Expand your understanding of pain from physiotherapist Peter O'Sullivan as he debunks common myths about pain. In one of our most popular episodes to date, Peter and Mark discuss the social and cultural constructs of pain, the links between pain and mental health, as well as living with and managing pain. You'll walk away with a better understanding of what pain is and how we need to dig deeper into exploring the causes of pain to achieve better wellbeing.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
How our perception of pain is significantly learned through society and culture.

How common ideas around pain and pain management aren't evidence-based.

How your body isn't a 'machine' – it's an organic, living thing that can be repaired and rejuvenated.
Our favourite quotable moment:
"Hope is one of the key ingredients for change. The body is plastic; the nervous system is plastic. It changes all the time; it has the capacity for change. It's built-in, so we need to be promoting hope - not naïve hope – not cures – but hope for the ability to learn, hope for the ability to adapt." Peter O'Sullivan (1:09:21)
Resources:
PeteOSullivanPT
Podcast
LinkedIn
1 hr 17 min
August 13, 2021 Motivation, Mindset and Boxing with Jonny Abs
Discover the world of boxing through the eyes of Virgin Active Australia’s Head Boxing Coach, Jonny Abaldonado (AKA ‘Jonny Abs’) as he shares his personal story and boxing journey with Mark. Jonny debunks common misconceptions about the brutal sport of boxing and explains that there’s so much more to the sport; it’s about goals, mindset, confidence, focus, discipline, determination and so much more!
In this episode, you'll learn about:
-How Jonny came to be the Boxing Head Coach at Virgin Active Australia, and his thoughts on boxing in society today.
-How boxing can foster positive mental health through goal setting, focus, discipline and respect.
-The physical and emotional benefits of boxing.
Our favourite quotable moment:
“A misconception about boxing is that it’s just a violent and aggressive sport. There’s definitely more that exists in boxing that’s not all about hurting your opponent, but more about discipline, strategy and technique.” – Jonny Abs
Resources:
Find him on Instagram @jabs_fitness_
49 min
July 30, 2021Better Gut Health with Dr Megan Rossi
Get better gut health for a happier, healthier life through actionable tips shared in this podcast episode with Dr Megan Rossi, the Gut Health Doctor. Megan is considered one of the most influential gut health specialists in the world. During this episode, you'll learn what the gut is, the microorganisms that live inside it, and the vital role gut health has on our body, mood and well-being.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
What's gut health and what the gut is, including digestion, immune health and our microbiome.

What are gut health foods, and how we can diversify our diet to enhance gut health and the role caffeine, alcohol, and sugar plays.

How gut health is related to mental health, and what we can do to nourish our gut and mood at the same time.
Our favourite quotable moment:
"Maximise your gut health through four pillars: nutrition, sleep, de-stress and movement." - Dr Megan Rossi
Resources:
Instagram @theguthealthdoctor
Website: www.theguthealthdoctor.com
Twitter @TheGutHealthDoc
Facebook: @theguthealthdoctor
Megan's Books and Gut Health Assessments
1 hr 23 min
July 16, 2021Understanding the Science of Sleep with Dr. Melissa Ree
Sleep. Why do we need it? What exactly is it? Learn about the science of sleep from expert Dr Melissa Ree so you can work towards improving sleep health, mental health and overall wellbeing. Melissa shares valuable research and insights on what occurs in the brain and body during the different phases of our sleep cycles. She also explains what we can do to optimise our sleep for better feeling and functioning.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
What quality sleep actually is and how it differs from person to person.

The impact poor sleep can have on mental health and the cycle of ‘sleep anxiety’.

How to address poor sleep by changing habits and behaviours, rather than addictive and problematic sleep aids.
Our favourite quotable moment:
“We know that sleep is critically important to health and wellbeing. It’s now regarded as one of the three pillars of good health.” - Dr Melissa Ree (7:42)
Resources:
https://www.sleepmattersperth.com.au/
Facebook @sleepmattersclinic
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-ree/
Instagram: @sleepmattersclinic
Google Scholar: Melissa J Ree
1 hr 17 min
June 22, 2021Transformative Power of Yoga with Kate Pippos
Learn about the transformative power of yoga from Virgin Active Australia's Head Yoga Coach Kate Pippos, who sits down with Mark to chat about how yoga can benefit your body, mind and soul. Kate and Mark discuss common misconceptions about yoga and how it's so much more than just stretching, posing and improving flexibility. Yoga is a tool for change, and if you're willing to be open and commit to your practice, you'll reap the rewards!
In this episode, you'll learn about:
The holistic benefits of yoga for your body, mind and soul

Underpinning philosophies of the practice of yoga

Yoga as a tool to enact change in your life
Our favourite quotable moment:
“Yoga asks us to look inwards. To strip yourself bare and be brave enough to look at whatever it is that’s inside you.” – Kate Pippos (20:04)
Resources:
You can find Kate Pippos on Instagram @katepippos.

Change Management Transformation Toolbox:
1. The REASON behind your desire for transformation?
2. RISKS involved in the transformation, if any?
3. RESOURCES required to deliver the transformation?
4. What or who inspired you to RAISE the transformation request?
5. What are the internal and external RETURNS to be received from the transformation?
6. Who is RESPONSIBLE for creating, testing, and implementing the transformation?
7. RELATIONSHIP between suggested transformation and other transformation?
40 min
June 22, 2021Music, Emotion and Mindfulness with Rich Lucano
Learn about the transcendent power of music and the impact it has on our mind and body from acclaimed composer and producer Rich Lucano. In this episode, Mark chats to Rich about the connection between music, mental health and mindset. This conversation explores the positive benefits of listening to music during exercise and mindful practices as well as listening to music with no distractions to have a powerful impact on our mind, mood and so much more.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
How music impacts us physiologically, cognitively, psychologically and behaviourally.

The chemicals produced in the brain when we listen to music and how we can use this positively for exercise and mindfulness.

How connecting with the emotions experienced when listening to music can help us process complex feelings and life events.
Our favourite quotable moment:
“We’re born with a heartbeat. We’re genetically fused with rhythm – we speak to communicate and there’s a melody or a cadence to the way that we relate to each other. And if we don’t communicate, we don’t survive. So in a way, melody is intrinsic to our survival. Sound is intrinsic to our survival.” – Rich Lucano (10:24)
Resources:
Spotify
Instagram
Soundcloud
Indigo X
Darkness is golden: Audio Experiences (Death Mediation)
55 min
June 22, 2021 Nutrition and Mindset with Krista Scott-Dixon
Discover the links between nutrition and mindset, and the importance of a ‘big picture’ approach to health and wellness, in this informative and entertaining conversation with Krista Scott-Dixon, Director of Curriculum at Precision Nutrition. Mark and Krista discuss a range of pertinent topics from diet culture, social media influences and ‘deep health’, exploring the interconnectedness of a range of aspects of overall health. This episode provides valuable insights to guide you on your wellness journey.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
-How your mindset can influence your goals and ability to succeed. Sometimes what we think we want isn’t really what we’re after – how to re-examine our goals.
-Understanding how what we see online is carefully curated and often there’s an underlying ‘dark side’ – how this affects mental health
-The importance of support and guidance – breaking down the misconception that we must know and do it all.
Our favourite quotable moment:
“The secret a lot of people don’t understand is that people with what seem to be ideal lives and physiques are either very selectively showing you only their greatest hits, or underneath it, they are coping with things like disordered eating, or addictive exercise behaviours…there’s often a dark side to what looks like the perfect life.” – Krista Scott-Dixon
Resources:
Her book Why Me Want Eat on Amazon Australia
PrecisionNutrition.com
Facebook
Instagram
Personal website: www.stumptuous.com
56 min
June 22, 2021Exercise, Nutrition and Mental Health with Neuroscientist Dr Paul Taylor
Learn about the interconnectedness between the brain, nervous system, exercise, nutrition and mental health from neuroscientist Dr Paul Taylor, and how to optimise all to be the best version of yourself. In this incredibly enlightening conversation, Mark chats to Paul about motivation, what we can and can't control, and how to focus our attention on what matters to leave you inspired to live well.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
The interconnectedness of our body and brain, and how what we eat and the exercise we do (or don't do) impacts brain function and mental health.

Focusing your attention on what matters and what you can do rather than things beyond your control.

How to take the good with the bad and how constantly striving for happiness can be counterproductive.
Our favourite quotable moment:
“We view the world through the lens of our experience.” – Paul Taylor (13:10)
Resources:
MindBodyBrain
The MindBodyBrain Project Podcast
Instagram
1 hr 3 min
June 22, 2021Understanding Your Ayurveda Dosha for Health with Rachel Zinman
Learn about your Ayurveda 'dosha' with Rachel Zinman and how understanding your uniqueness can improve overall health. Mark chats to Rachel about what 'dosha' is and how the ancient science of Ayurveda can help you rebalance your body. Learn how this alternative medicine can help improve your mental health, clarity, reduce stress, anxiety and depression and overall well being.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
The ancient science of Ayurveda and how each individual has a unique makeup of all of the elements.

How to discover your dosha combination type.

How understanding your dosha can help you tweak your diet, lifestyle, exercise habits, and more to create more balance.
Our favourite quotable moment:
"We are born healthy." - Rachel Zinman (47:13)
Find Rachel on:
https://www.instagram.com/rachelyogi/
https://rachelzinmanyoga.com/
https://yogafordiabetesblog.com/
52 min

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Welcome to Virgin Active Minds, a podcast dedicated to all things health and wellbeing, and your go-to source for expert podcast recommendations. Hosted by Virgin Active’s Global Head of Yoga and…