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Why Care?54. Menopause and Movement with Lavina MehtaIn this inspirational episode, Nadia Nagamootoo is joined by Lavina Mehta MBE, wellness coach, TEDx speaker, and Founder of Feel Good with Lavina. Lavina passionately discusses her journey of normalising menopause conversations, especially within South Asian communities, and her commitment to promoting accessible health through her innovative ‘exercise snacking’ concept. From celebrating menopause publicly as a positive milestone to addressing workplace awareness, Lavina candidly shares her personal and professional experiences. The conversation also explores her groundbreaking work in making fitness inclusive, breaking cultural taboos, and empowering women to prioritise their health through practical lifestyle changes.Key Takeaways2025-07-1446 min
Women & Wellbeing with Natalie AndersonLavina Mehta MBE: Strength, Simplicity & Exercise Snacking, The Building Blocks for a Longer LifeIn this week's inspiring episode, Natalie is joined by Lavina Mehta MBE — wellness coach, author, TEDx speaker, and a woman redefining what midlife looks like for women..After years of balancing motherhood and a corporate career, Lavina’s journey into health and fitness came later in life, retraining as a personal trainer in her 40s — motivated by a deeply personal mission to support not only her own wellbeing, but the health of her loved ones and her community. Her work quickly grew beyond the gym floor. During the pandemic, she became a guiding voice for many, launching free vi...2025-07-0639 min
Mindfulness Meditation PodcastMindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 06/05/2025The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 17:32.Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: AwakenBuddha Shakyamuni; Tibet or Bhutan; late 17th-18th century; silk embroidery, appliqué; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.19.22025-06-1332 min
Mindfulness Meditation PodcastMindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 4/17/2025The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 16:47.Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: RenewalThe Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobzang Gyatso (1617-1682) with Previous Incarnations; Central Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rub...2025-04-2533 min
Mindfulness Meditation PodcastMindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 04/10/2025The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 14:21.Teacher: Lavina ShamdasaniTheme: Renewal Maitreya, Buddha of the Future; Mongolia; 19th century; gilt copper alloy with pigment; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.25.1a-bLearn more about the Rub...2025-04-1831 min
Is It Hot In Here? Menopause PodcastWill My Ethnicity Impact My Menopause Experience? – With Fitness Expert Lavina MehtaHow does your genetic, social and racial heritage affect your menopause?And how can you future proof your body right now?In today’s episode of ‘Is It Hot In Here?’ Dr. Naomi Potter is joined by Lavina Mehta MBE, who shares her deeply personal and compelling story about embracing menopause in the face of it being a “taboo subject” socially and culturally. She tells how making her husband do an IG Live about what she was experiencing saved many marriages. And how, as an award-winning personal trainer and wellness coach, she has developed multiple one-minute...2025-03-1744 min
Mindfulness Meditation PodcastMindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 03/06/2025The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:22.Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Resilience Lotus Mandala of Hevajra; northeastern India; 12th century; copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.10.2 Learn more about the Rubin’s work around...2025-03-1429 min
Power HourThe Feel Good Fix with Lavina Mehta MBELavina Mehta MBE, the founder of Feel Good with Lavina, is a Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach, Speaker and Mum to three boys.Lavina’s mission is to help all ages feel good both physically and mentally, and reduce risks of common chronic diseases through her concept of ‘Exercise Snacking’ and free chair workouts with her Mother in Law. Lavina was awarded an MBE from the Queen for her services to Health & Fitness during the Covid-19. Lavina's brilliant book The Feel Good Fix: Boost Energy, Improve Sleep and Move More Through Menopause and Beyond is out now...2025-02-0449 min
Mindfulness Meditation PodcastMindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 01/23/2025The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:02.Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Intention Artwork: Ritual Bone Apron; Tibet/Nepal; 18th–19th century; bone; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.69.4Learn more about the Rubin’s work around t...2025-01-3134 min
I Don't Think We Talk Enough About...Episode 26 | Movement for Long-Term Health (with Lavina Mehta MBE) [VIDEO]Send us a textThe choices we make today lay the foundation for our health as we age. In fact, our midlife health is one of the strongest predictors of our long-term well-being. It really matters. Lavina inspires us to take action now, with her contagious optimism and enthusiasm shining through. I absolutely loved our conversation.Drawing on evidence-based research, Lavina shares that just 11 minutes of movement a day can significantly improve our health. Considering the average person in the UK spends 10 hours a day sitting, Lavina offers practical ways to reduce this sedentary behaviour...2025-01-0941 min
Mindfulness Meditation PodcastMindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 10/31/2024The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:53. Teacher: Lavina ShamdasaniTheme: OpennessSkull cup; Nepal; ca. 18th century; metalwork and human skull; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2004.8.1a-b (HAR 65333)Learn more about the...2024-11-0830 min
Unlock Your Potential with Jeff LernerFrom Couch to Confidence: The Key to a Longer, Healthier Life | LAVINA MEHTA #324In this inspiring episode of Unlock Your Potential, I sit down with Lavina Mehta, a trailblazer in promoting movement and health through innovative strategies. Lavina shares her journey from developing the concept of "exercise snacks" to receiving her MBE for her contributions to health and fitness.
We explore how Lavina started her business, the importance of incorporating movement into our daily lives, and her commitment to helping the community thrive. Lavina also sheds light on topics often overlooked, such as menopause, and discusses the crucial difference between lifespan and health span.
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Henpicked Menopause PodcastFeel good during menopause - Lavina Mehta MBE | Episode 83Balancing work, home life and family pressures, alongside menopause symptoms you might experience, can feel overwhelming. But what can you do about it? We’ll be exploring this topic and what we can all do to feel good during our menopause journey. As part of our Lunch & Learn series of webinars, here, Deborah Garlick of Henpicked is joined by Lavina Mehta MBE of Feel Good with Lavina, author of "The Feel Good Fix". Lavina, a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, mum of 3, featured on TV & RadioAbout Me. mission is to help ALL ages to FEEL GOOD phy...2024-10-1030 min
Reggae Uprising PodcastArchitect Lavina Liburd's perspective on legacy : Part 2Send us a textIn part 2 of this 2 part feature; founder and Principal of TigerQi Architecture, an award winning boutique design firm based in the British Virgin Islands, Lavina Liburd shares her life's journey, architecture expertise and Reggae selections.Connect with Lavinahttps://www.tigerqiarchitecture.com/https://www.facebook.com/TigerQiArchitecture/https://www.youtube.com/@lavinaliburdarchitecthttps://www.instagram.com/lavina.liburd.architect/https://www.ribabooks.com/100-Women-Architects-in-Practice_9781859469637Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views or...2024-08-0750 min
Reggae Uprising PodcastArchitect Lavina Liburd's perspective on legacy : Part 1Send us a textIn part 1 of this 2 part feature; founder and Principal of TigerQi Architecture, an award winning boutique design firm based in the British Virgin Islands, Lavina Liburd shares her life's journey, architecture expertise and Reggae selections.Subscribe to make sure you don't miss part 2!Connect with Lavinahttps://www.tigerqiarchitecture.com/https://www.facebook.com/TigerQiArchitecture/https://www.youtube.com/@lavinaliburdarchitecthttps://www.instagram.com/lavina.liburd.architect/https://www.ribabooks.com/100-Women-Architects-in-Practice_9781859469637Disclaimer : The...2024-07-311h 00
Life - An Inside JobInside the Feel Good Fix with Lavina Mehta MBELavina Mehta MBE is a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, author and mum of 3, she’s British Asian & is passionate about promoting the health benefits of exercise to treat, prevent & reduce risks of chronic diseases like Diabetes & Heart Disease. She gives Weekly Free virtual Seniors Workouts sessions, with my 76-year-old Mother in Law, in Gujarati and English on YouTube. She’s a Diabetes UK & Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador and a Patron of the Menopause Mandate, she also gives keynote speeches, events and workshops around fitness and perimenopause. Her book: The Feel Good Fix is published by Penguin and is avail...2024-07-1058 min
The High Performance LifeWhat Men & Women NEED To Know About Menopause | Lavina Mehta MBEIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Lavina Mehta MBE! Lavina Mehta MBE, founder of Feel Good With Lavina, is a 46-year-old Personal Trainer, Bestselling Author, Wellness Coach, TED Speaker and mom to three. Lavina was awarded an MBE for services to health and fitness during Covid-19. Her mission is to help all ages (up to 100) Feel Good physically, mentally and reduce risks of common chronic diseases through her concept of “Exercise Snacking” & free desk/chair workouts (as seen on TV & Radio with her mother in law.) Her slogan is to “Exercise for Sanity no...2024-07-0953 min
Mindfulness Meditation PodcastMindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 06/13/2024Theme: Self-Discovery Artwork: Dipamkara Buddha; Nepal; dated by inscription 1853; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation; http://therubin.org/38k Teacher: Lavina ShamdasaniThe Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion.The guided meditation begins at 12:50. 2024-06-2132 min
The Liz Earle Wellbeing ShowGet fit in just 11 minutes, with Lavina MehtaStruggle to find the time to fit in your workouts? Award-winning personal trainer Lavina Mehta joins Liz to share how you can get fit with just 11 minutes of exercise every day.Lavina talks Liz through exercise ‘snacking’ and why this can be a better approach for midlife women, plus why we should exercise for sanity not vanity and prioritise strength over cardio. Liz and Lavina also reveal a simple trick to help mitigate glucose spikes after meals, and try out a live exercise snacking session.Links mentioned in the episode:Purchase The Feel...2024-06-2154 min
Give Me Strength with Alice LiveingExercising For Sanity Not Vanity with Lavina MehtaThis week, Alice speaks to the inspiring Lavina Mehta. Lavina is a personal trainer, charity advocate, and author. In this episode, she shares her late start into fitness and how strength training transformed her mental and physical health. She discusses the concept of 'exercise snacking,' a flexible approach to incorporating short, intense bursts of physical activity into daily routines, and its benefits for managing chronic diseases, enhancing mood, and supporting overall health. Lavina also addresses the lack of representation and cultural barriers in fitness for the South Asian community and offers practical tips to make exercise more accessible...2024-05-2249 min
Mindfulness Meditation PodcastMindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 04/18/2024Theme: Reimagine Artwork: Red Avalokiteshvara; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.549 (HAR 1028);http://therubin.org/38a Teacher: Lavina ShamdasaniThe Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion.The guided meditation begins at 12:57. 2024-04-2628 min
Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me This?S2 #E7 Lavina Mehta, MBE: The Feel Good FixLavina Mehta, MBE, is an award winning personal trainer, wellness coach, mum of 3, was awarded an MBE in 2020 for her work in health and fitness over the pandemic and she is on a mission to help all ages feel good physically and mentally. Her slogan is Exercise for sanity not vanity. She has also done a great TED talk in a school to encourage young people to exercise. And is a patron of menopause mandate and an ambassador for diabetes UK, the Alzheimer’s society and Wellbeing of Women. The Feel Good Fix by Lavina Mehta is publishing on 30th...2024-04-0347 min
The Eating Me Podcast136. Lavina Quilliam's Remarkable Journey: From Voiceless to Fearlessly Speaking Her TruthJoin Alicia as Lavina Quilliam shares her empowering story of transformation in this compelling episode, where she goes from being voiceless to fearlessly speaking her truth. In this inspiring podcast, Lavina shares her journey, struggles, and triumphs, offering insights that resonate with anyone seeking their own voice.
Whether you're on a path of self-discovery or in need of motivation to speak your truth, this episode provides a powerful narrative of resilience and empowerment.
Subscribe now to witness Lavina Quilliam's extraordinary journey and embark on your own transformational path.
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The Behind The Shades Show : Marriage, Mental Health, And Trauma RecoveryWe All Want To Find Love - Lavina Quilliam Interview | Full Interview |Lavina speaks to us about discovering love for ourselves and how she helps others find it. Lavina suffers from Graves Disease and details how she is living with the illness. We talked about the importance of finding love and value within ourselves. Lavina shares how she overcame her own self doubt and the struggles she had to overcome. Remember to share and follow to keep up-to-date with all episodes. #selfimprovement #relationships #dating #behindtheshades
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I Date MoneyCreating a Healthy Financial Balance: Lavina Quillium's Philosophy on Money and HappinessWhat if I told you that your relationship with money could influence your happiness and fulfillment in other areas of your life? On this episode of iDateMoney, we are sitting down with an extraordinary guest, Lavina Quillium. She is a life coach and author who, despite battling health challenges, discovered the key to a fulfilling life and a healthy financial balance. We are getting a peek into her enlightening journey... from her first impressions of money, influenced by her family's beliefs, to her evolution towards a more balanced approach, understanding that money is not the ul...2023-12-1916 min