In this brand new segment, host Amelia Philips and her guests arm us with short, simple and actionable strategies to move us closer to health and happiness. Today she and author Lizzie Williamson help us be healthier at work, discussing whether stand up desks are the remedy for too much sitting. The World Health Organisation has identified the workplace as a high-risk site for excessive sitting time in many western countries, including Australia. Could stand up desks be the answer? It's never as simple as yes or no...

About the guest:

Lizzie Williamson is a leading expert in workplace wellness, founder and author of Two Minute Moves and her most recent book, just released, The Active Workday Advantage: how to unlock your most energised, engaged and happy self at work. Lizzie is Keynote and TEDx speaker, who also consults to companies, helping them implement workplace wellbeing strategies, programs and culture change. 

Lizzies new book The Active Workday Advantage: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-active-workday-advantage-lizzie-williamson/book/9781922611932.html 

Follow Lizzie: https://www.instagram.com/energizewithlizzie/ 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise, nutrition, parenting and business expert with a career spanning 26 years in health. She's a registered exercise scientist, nutritionist and researcher (with a masters of human nutrition). She is the co-founder of health tech company 12WBT which grew from start-up.  After 10 years and a successful exit, she now consults to health companies, presents and appears in the media. Amelia had four kids in five years and is dedicated to empowering women to build a life after kids on the foundation of health (mental and physical), connection and purpose. 

If you have a question for Amelia, reach out via Insta @_amelia_phillips, email ap@ameliaphillips.com.au or text an audio question to: 0417458772

Find out more at www.ameliaphillips.com.au

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest: Lizzie Williamson                                                                                                          Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                      Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

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