The Lift Podcast
Join Lifestyle Medicine expert Dr Darren Morton and psychologist Simon Matthews as they explore key topics about health and wellbeing. Learn amazing and practical tips to live your best life.
Episodes

Aug 14, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
38 min
This podcast revolves around the topics of exercise and activity. Discover inspiring stories, the importance of mindset in exercise and the benefits of being active throughout the day. They differentiate between exercise and activity and discuss the recommended duration and intensity for cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility training. They highlight the benefits of each type of exercise and the importance of incorporating movement into daily life. Got questions? We'd love to hear form you: podcast@theliftproject.global To find out more about how you can boost your well-being, visit: www.theliftproject.global

Jul 31, 2024
Jul 31, 2024
35 min
On this episode, Darren and Simon explore the power of storytelling and the impact it has on our lives. They look into the importance of relatable stories and the role they play in inspiring and motivating us. The discussion also touches on the significance of hearing and understanding the stories of others, particularly in healthcare settings.
Got questions? We'd love to hear from you: podcast@theliftproject.global
To find out more about how you can boost your well-being, visit: www.theliftproject.global

Jul 10, 2024
Jul 10, 2024
35 min
In this conversation, Simon Matthews and Darren Morton discuss the concept of failure and how to respond to it. They share personal experiences of failure and how they have learned from them. They explore the importance of self-esteem and how it affects our response to failure. They also discuss the idea of perseverance and when it may be necessary to pull the pin and move on. Overall, the conversation highlights the value of failure as a learning opportunity and the need to approach it with a growth mindset.

Jun 25, 2024
Jun 25, 2024
34 min
The conversation explores the topic of exercise-related transient abdominal pain, commonly known as the runner's stitch.

Jun 5, 2024
Jun 5, 2024
39 min
Join Lifestyle Medicine expert, Dr Darren Morton and Psychologist and Health Coach Simon Matthews as they explore the benefits of nature on human health and well-being.

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
37 min
The conversation explores the topic of implementation research and its importance in bridging the gap between knowledge and action.

Apr 10, 2024
Apr 10, 2024
35 min
The conversation explores the concept of positivity and its potential benefits and drawbacks. It delves into the definitions of positivity, optimism, and hope, highlighting the importance of balance and perspective.

Mar 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
43 min
Join Lifestyle Medicine expert Dr Darren Morton and psychologist Simon Matthews as they explore key topics about health and wellbeing. Learn amazing and practical tips to live your best life

Mar 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
34 min
In this podcast episode, Simon Matthews and Darren Morton discuss health behaviour change and the phenomenon of Quitters Day, which marks the day when people typically give up on their New Year's resolutions.

Mar 20, 2024
Mar 20, 2024
38 min
This conversation explores the origins and evolution of lifestyle medicine, as well as the six pillars that form its foundation.






