ConnectForHealth - Cigna Healthcare
Welcome to ConnectForHealth, a monthly podcast powered by Cigna Healthcare.
Each episode explores vital topics around wellbeing, resilience, and modern healthcare through in-depth conversations with experts, leaders, and change-makers. ConnectForHealth brings you fresh insights, inspiring stories, and practical tools to help you thrive - inside and out.
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ConnectForHealth - Cigna Healthcare
Here's to better mobility and flexibility
In this debut episode of Cigna Healthcare's ConnectForHealth, hosts Scott Armstrong, founder of mental health platform mentl, and Maissa Al Khafajy, Head of Government Affairs and Strategic Initiatives at Cigna Healthcare, sit down with Sarah Lindsay - 3x Olympian and founder of ROAR Fitness - to talk about how movement is medicine, why mobility matters, and how flexibility in both body and mindset fuels a healthier life.
Together, they explore:
- Sarah's transition from elite sport to entrepreneurship
- The importance of building movement into everyday life
- How resistance training can boost confidence and mental clarity
- Insights on overcoming perfectionism and building resilience
- Why moving better often means living better
Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or just trying to feel a little better every day, this episode is full of wisdom and inspiration.
🎙️ Guest:
Sarah Lindsay
Founder of ROAR Fitness, Personal Trainer, and 3x Olympian
⏱️ Chapters:
- 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
Scott Armstrong and Maissa Al Khafajy introduce the new format of ConnectForHealth and today’s guest. - 02:10 – Meet Sarah Lindsay
Sarah shares her journey from Olympic athlete to fitness entrepreneur. - 06:45 – Movement as Mental Medicine
The role of training and discipline in mental resilience and daily energy. - 13:30 – Breaking the All-or-Nothing Mindset
Why consistency beats perfection when it comes to mobility and exercise. - 20:15 – Building Confidence Through Fitness
How physical strength helps boost mental wellbeing, especially for women. - 26:50 – Creating ROAR Fitness
From London to Dubai - Sarah explains how her gyms support mindset and transformation. - 32:40 – Audience Poll & Insights
Scott and Maissa reflect on member poll responses about movement and flexibility. - 36:10 – Q&A with Sarah
Live questions from Cigna Healthcare members about motivation, flexibility, and mental blocks. - 44:50 – Final Thoughts
Sarah shares her advice on taking the first step - and why you should never wait for perfect.
🔗 Stay Connected:
- Learn more about mentl
- Visit Cigna Healthcare for member resources
- Discover ROAR Fitness