Menopause and Movement with Lavina Mehta

Written By Falah Ahmad

In 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 Takeaways

  • Menopause should be celebrated as a positive milestone to reduce stigma.

  • The importance of creating a supportive environment in workplaces for women experiencing menopause.

  • Accessible exercise methods like ‘exercise snacking’ can significantly improve overall health.

  • Cultural taboos in South Asian communities need addressing through open conversations and education.

  • Midlife can be a period of reinvention and empowerment, both personally and professionally.

Highlights

  • The importance of openly celebrating menopause as demonstrated by Lavina’s public menopause party.

  • How Lavina addresses cultural barriers and taboos within South Asian communities about women's health.

  • Lavina’s practical approach to fitness through ‘exercise snacking’, enabling manageable daily activity.

  • Insights into the benefits of strength training, particularly during menopause.

  • Advice to workplaces on supporting women through menopause with awareness and practical initiatives.

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