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What is love, and how can it affect your overall well-being? 

Lower blood pressure, feeling less stressed and a stronger immune system are just some of the benefits of experiencing love. In this episode, we explore the profound effect that high-quality interactions and expressions of love – romantic, platonic, even between strangers – can have on both physical and mental health. The fleeting and often overlooked moments of shared positivity might seem insignificant, yet could hold the key to enhancing our daily lives. We look at what research shows, share personal anecdotes on how to enhance everyday interactions and how love can be used to measure a variety of health qualifiers. 

Olivia Ellis is an educator in the wellness industry, whose expertise spans fitness, nutrition, mindset, and recovery. Initially pursuing a career in medicine, she shifted her focus to nutrition and later fell in love with the fitness industry while working and living in Mexico. An advocate of positive psychology, Olivia's work now centres on exploring love and its impact on health and well-being. She is currently pursuing a PhD in positive developmental psychology, researching the nuances of love as a momentary, high-quality interaction. Olivia's diverse career path, from fitness management to leading workshops on stress management and quality sleep, reflects her holistic approach to wellness, making her a respected figure in health and wellness education.

“Love can be a really high quality momentary interaction that can happen between anyone at any point, at any time, even strangers, even in a non romantic sense.” - Olivia Ellis

In this episode you will learn:

• Olivia's concept of love as high-quality, momentary interactions and its impact on well-being.
• Olivia’s career journey transitioning from a pre-med path to exploring nutrition and fitness, culminating in positive developmental psychology.
• The significance of social connections and the profound effects of high-quality interactions on health as explained by Olivia.
• Various practical approaches to stress management including breathwork, nature immersion, and maintaining a positive mindset.
• Insights into maintaining a balanced life through flexible routines and prioritising enjoyable physical activities.
• The importance of understanding personal nutritional needs and balancing indulgences within a healthy lifestyle framework.

Resources

• Connect with Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivellis
• Shop all the products Olivia mentions in this episode: https://alively.com/products/olivia-ellis 

This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:

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Find the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website:

https://alively.com/