Clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill joins biomechanist Katy Bowman for an enlightening episode about the delicate balance between setting high expectations and practicing self-compassion, particularly in the realms of movement and mindfulness. Discover how recognizing…
Sedentary Animals – Podcast Episode #153
Dr. Andrea Graves, an animal behavior expert, illuminates the profound significance of movement for animals and humans alike. Through personal anecdotes and scientific insights, Katy and Andrea delve into the essential role of providing enriching…
Exercise Advent Calendar 2023: Hands Down The Best Exercise Advent Ever
I love movement and I love celebrating, thus I always strive to create movement-rich celebrations. For years, I’ve done a movement advent calendar at the end of the year as a thank you to my…
How to Improve Your Grip Strength (and why it matters) – Podcast Episode #151
Katy and her occasional co-host, Dani Alexander (an occupational therapist), explore the importance of grip strength for people of all ages. They discuss therapeutic interventions, such as weighted pencils and play-dough, to improve hand strength…
Make Movement Meaningful with Kelly & Juliet Starrett – Podcast Episode #148
Katy Bowman talks with Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett from the Ready State podcast all about their paths to becoming leaders in physical health to share their ideas on how to make movement more joyful…
A Different Take On Getting Your Body Vacation-Ready – Podcast Episode #146
There is an old (and hopefully becoming obsolete) idea that getting your body “vacation ready” means you need to exercise ahead of time to get your body looking “fit” so you can enjoy your vacation.…