Julia Sofia Aastrup & Mark Abildhauge

Healthy inside, healthy outside

A lecture about the balance between health for body and 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 its broadest sense. With their own perspectives – Julia focusing on the mind and Mark on the body – they challenge the idea that health can only be measured in numbers, weight and performance. 

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

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

The audience takes away with them 

• A broader and more nuanced understanding of what health is 

• Inspiration for creating 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 evolved into one of the country’s most notable content creators with several platforms and three books to her name. Her work has inspired thousands of young people and adults to find strength in self-love, authenticity, and mental health for over a decade. Julia conveys with warmth, humor, and honesty, and she is passionate about breaking 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, among others, Caroline Wozniacki and other top athletes and appeared on the TV program 5 Great Chefs. He helps people of all ages find the joy of moving every day, and his lectures combine professionalism, motivation, and down-to-earth humor.  

Together, Julia & Mark combine their different backgrounds into a common message: Health is not a one-size-fits-all approach, but a journey where both body and mind must be involved. 

Practical 

• Duration: 45–60 minutes of presentation + approx. 30 minutes for questions and dialogue 

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

• Format: Possible both physically and online