046 Prostate cancer - why activity matters with Kevin Kibble
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In this week's episode I speak with Kevin Kibble about his diagnosis of prostate cancer and why activity matters.
We discuss:
- his diagnosis and treatment
- why exercise is so important with a cancer diagnosis
- advice for prostate health
- encouraging conversations about prostate health
About Kevin:
Kevin Kibble is former Chief Executive at nurtureuk (formerly known as the Nurture Group Network) the international charity promoting nurture practice in education especially for children and young people affected by social, emotional and/or mental health issues.
Kevin was born in Suffolk and trained as an engineer before pursuing a successful career in publishing. Prior to joining Nurtureuk in October 2012, Kevin was Chief Executive at Caspari Foundation, a charity providing educational psychotherapy for children & young people who need help to overcome emotional barriers to learning & development, and prior to that Chief Executive at Transplant Sport UK a charity promoting organ donation and transplantation using the British Transplant Games to highlight the benefits.
Kevin has over 30 years’ experience in management, communications and marketing, 18 of which have been working in, or in support of, the voluntary sector. Kevin is passionate about In Memoriam fundraising and the author of Engaging Bereaved Donors. He is also a regular presenter at conferences where strategic management and individual giving are important elements. Kevin is a Fellow and founding trustee of The Chartered College of Teaching, an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF), and Fellow of the Association of Chief Executives in Voluntary Organisation (ACEVO). Additionally, he is an executive coach and mentor with team and individual performance his major interests. Kevin also has the misfortune of being a long-standing member of Saracens Rugby Football Club.
Kevin can be contacted by email at kibble_kevin@yahoo.co.uk
Prostate Cancer UK www.prostatecanceruk.org
Macmillan: www.macmillan.org.uk
Canrehab: www.canrehab.co.uk
About Sarah:
Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.
With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge. She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations. For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women. She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change. She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training.
In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea o
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Diagnosis and treatment (00:03:00)
3. Impact of hormone treatment (00:10:00)
4. Importance of physical activity (00:17:00)
5. Exercise and support programmes (00:25:00)
6. Advice for prostate health (00:33:00)
7. Encouraging conversations and seeking support (00:38:00)
8. Getting started with physical activity (00:41:00)
9. Exercise as part of treatment (00:45:05)
10. Staying positive and looking to the future (00:46:50)
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