Julia Sofia Aastrup & Mark Abildhauge

Healthy inside, healthy outside

A lecture on the balance between health for body & mind 

About the lecture 

What does health really mean? Is it the ability to run a marathon, eat vegetables every day and have a well-trained body – or is it also being able to find peace, have good relationships and thrive mentally? 

In the lecture Healthy inside, healthy outside Julia Sofia Aastrup & Mark Abildhauge invite the audience into an honest and present conversation about health in the broadest sense. With their respective perspectives – Julia focusing on the mind and Mark focusing on the body – they challenge the notion that health can only be measured in numbers, weight and performance. 

Julia believes that when you take care of your mind, your body will follow. Mark believes that when you take care of your body, your mind will be strengthened. Together, they show how the two paths meet in the same goal: a life where body and soul work together, so we have a body that is fun to be in throughout our lives. 

The talk is a mix of personal experiences, scientific insights and humorous insights from their own lives as a couple. The audience can expect a lively presentation, where conversation and questions are welcome along the way. 

The audience gets along 

• A broader and more nuanced understanding of what health is 

• Inspiration to create balance between body and mind in everyday life 

• Concrete tools to strengthen both mental and physical well-being 

• Personal stories that create recognition and motivation 

• An uplifting community where all perspectives are welcome 

About the presenters

Julia Sofia Aastrup
Julia started as one of Denmark's first YouTubers and has since developed into one of the country's most prominent content creators with multiple platforms and three books behind her. For over a decade, her work has inspired thousands of young people and adults to find strength in self-love, authenticity and mental health. Julia communicates with warmth, humor and honesty, and she is passionate about breaking down taboos about well-being and vulnerability. 

Mark Abildhauge
Mark is a physiotherapist and performance coach with experience from both elite sports and everyday life. He has worked with Caroline Wozniacki and other top athletes and appeared on the TV program 5 Cool ChefsOn a daily basis, he helps people of all ages find the joy of movement, and his lectures combine professionalism, motivation and down-to-earth humor.  

Together, Julia & Mark unite their different backgrounds in a common message: Health is not a given, but a journey that involves both body and mind. 

Practical 

• Duration: 45–60 minutes presentation + approximately 30 minutes for questions and dialogue 

• Target group: Educational institutions, workplaces, associations, parent groups and wider audiences – the lecture is always adapted to the participants 

• Format: Possible both physically and online