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Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#34. Dr Gillian Bartle. Learning to value movement throughout our livesIn this episode, Andrew is joined by Dr Gillian Bartle, lecturer in education, researcher, and Research Lead for the International Physical Literacy Association. Drawing on decades of experience across physical education, teacher education, further education, and academia, Gillian reflects on how we learn to move and what gets lost when movement is over-structured, over-measured, or over-scripted.The conversation begins with Gillian’s journey from PE teacher to philosopher of physical education, shaped by early discomfort with assessment systems that valued written knowledge over embodied knowing. Together, Andrew and Gillian explore physical literacy as a d...
2026-01-211h 01
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#33. Gill & Andrew Short. Pain, recovery and rebuilding confidence.In this short (ish) Gill & Andrew chat, they tackle one of the biggest topics they get asked about every week: pain, recovery, and coping when your body doesn’t feel like it used to.They start by talking through the three broad pain categories: nociceptive (often linked to acute tissue injury), neuropathic (linked to nerves), and nociplastic (often chronic, where the alarm system can become over-sensitive). The central idea: pain is an output of the nervous system — a kind of alarm — and alarms can be loud, imprecise, and shaped by context.From there, they explo...
2026-01-1437 min
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#32. Gill & Andrew Short. Nocebo, Pain, and Practitioner PowerBe careful what you ask for folks! A lot of you asked for more from Gill and Andrew together, here's our first shot. A bit of a chatty one - we have a Part 2 to this coming shortly on pain and moving with pain.What if some of the advice meant to help us actually makes things worse?In this episode, Gill Erskine and Andrew Telfer unpack the nocebo effect - the lesser-known counterpart to placebo - and how it shows up in everyday healthcare interactions. From back pain diagnoses and scary scans to g...
2026-01-0234 min
AGEnts of MovementA Year in Motion: Highlights from 2025This episode of the Agents of Movement podcast highlights conversations and moments from the past year, featuring passionate professionals dedicated to changing the narratives around aging and movement. The podcast, rebranded from Second Act Fit Pros, includes excerpts from various interviews and panels discussing topics such as combating ageism in physical activity, the transformative power of dance for those with Parkinson's, intergenerational fitness programs, the role of parkour in building movement confidence, and effective marketing strategies for engaging older adults in physical activity.Links to full Podcast episodes: Ability, Not Age-Rethinking How We Design and D...
2025-12-2247 min
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#31. Lorraine Close. How can we make movement accessible to everyone?In this powerful conversation, Andrew speaks with Lorraine Close, Outreach Director of Edinburgh Community Yoga, nurse educator at the University of Edinburgh, and long-time facilitator of trauma-informed movement programs across prisons, the NHS, psychiatric hospitals, addiction recovery centres, and local communities.Lorraine shares her personal journey into yoga - from teenage drinking culture in Glasgow to yoga communities in San Francisco, India, and Thailand - and how those experiences shaped her understanding of belonging, class, agency, and the deep inequities in Scotland’s health landscape.She explains the principles of trauma-informed practice, why “choice” and “agency” mat...
2025-12-171h 17
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#30 Dr. Lawrence Foweather. Building a life-long relationship with movementIn this episode, Andrew speaks with Dr. Lawrence Foweather, researcher and lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University and one of the key contributors to the Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England (2023). Lawrence has spent two decades researching how children, adolescents, and adults engage with movement and physical activity.They explore:the origins and evolution of physical literacywhy it resonates across policy, practice, and real-world movement settingshow the concept differs from “moving more”how physical literacy unfolds across the life course, from early years to older adulthoodthe ro...
2025-12-131h 11
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#29. Dr. Charlotte Marriott. Why We Need Nature to Feel WellThis week, Andrew speaks with Dr Charlotte Marriott - NHS Consultant Psychiatrist, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician, medical educator and nature-based coach. Charlotte works with people living with complex mental health challenges, while also championing evidence-based lifestyle change and accessible, community-led movement.Together they explore why health is simple but society makes it hard, and how nature, physical activity and social connection transform mental wellbeing. They discuss the pitfalls of optimisation culture, smartwatches, hustle wellness, and the systems-level barriers that shape our choices long before willpower ever enters the picture.Charlotte shares stories from...
2025-11-301h 02
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#28. Jarlo Ilano. Making movement meaningful to youAndrew sits down with Jarlo Ilano, Physical Therapist (MPT) since 1998, former Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Certified Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS), co-founder of GMB Fitness, and martial-arts teacher of 20 years — to explore how people actually learn to move, heal, and keep moving across a lifetime.Jarlo traces three decades in physiotherapy: from a rigid, structural, biomedical model to the more nuanced biopsychosocial approach that recognises the interaction between body, mind, and context.He explains how good clinicians and coaches blend both — the bio still matters, but so do people’s stories, expectations, and environments. That shift, he says, m...
2025-11-061h 18
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#27. Tim Gill. Let Them Play, Designing Cities for PeopleTim Gill is a writer, consultant and independent researcher championing children’s everyday freedoms, especially their freedom to move and play outdoors. He’s the author of No Fear (on risk aversion) and Urban Playground (child-friendly planning and design), and has worked with NGOs and cities internationally to put children at the heart of neighbourhood design.Tim is particularly focused on the fundamental conflict between cars and children, and the urgent need to reframe how we think about cars, streets and neighbourhoods.While some of this may seem remote from children’s outdoor play, he sees t...
2025-10-221h 09
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#26. Dr Katie Rose Hejtmanek. When Fitness Becomes a Moral AuditWhat if fitness isn’t really about exercise, but about belonging?Katie Rose Hejtmanek is professor of Anthropology and Children and Youth Studies at Brooklyn College, CUNY. She is the author of Friendship, Love, and Hip Hop (Palgrave Macmillan 2015) and co-editor of Gender and Power in Strength Sports (Routledge 2023). Hejtmanek’s work investigates cultures and processes of self-transformation and American and popular culture. She is also world and national champion in masters weightlifting. In this episode, Katie joins Andrew to explore how a workout became a worldview.They trace CrossFit’s surprising roots in American n...
2025-10-101h 25
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#25. Alison Crouch. Learning to Thrive with OsteoporosisThis week Andrew speaks with Alison Crouch, a Pilates & movement teacher of 25+ years, osteoporosis specialist, and creator of the MoveSmart Method. Alison shares her personal story of reversing early bone loss, navigating a genetic predisposition to osteoporosis, and later facing her own diagnosis.We cover:Why the “fear-based” diagnosis conversation is so harmful, and how to replace it with empowering action.What bone mineral density scores really mean (osteopenia, osteoporosis, fracture risk).The truth about Pilates, yoga, and walking for bone health and why strength and impact matter.The...
2025-09-171h 14
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#24. Matthew Remski. Interrogating Self Care CultureIn this episode, Andrew speaks with writer and researcher Matthew Remski — co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and author of Practice and All Is Coming and Surviving Modern Yoga. Matthew shares his journey from cult involvement to cult journalism, yoga teaching, and now writing on antifascism. Together they explore cult dynamics, the contested language of “high demand groups,” abuse in modern yoga, and how wellness and fitness cultures often reflect broader social and political forces.This conversation unpacks why cultic dynamics aren’t aberrations but common features of human organisations, how situational vulnerability draws people in, and why physical cult...
2025-09-031h 18
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#23. Dr William Bird. Creating Health Through People, Place and PurposeShownotesSummaryIn this episode, Andrew speaks with Dr William Bird MBE, GP, health innovator, and the creator of Health Walks, the Green Gym, and Beat the Street. They explore how true health is built through belonging, safety, and feeling valued, and why community connection and a sense of place matter more than ticking boxes on exercise guidelines.William shares his journey from pioneering social prescribing in the 1990s to leading large-scale programmes that change how towns think about health. The conversation covers the science behind stress and motivation, the pitfalls of infrastructure...
2025-08-201h 10
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#22. Todd Hargrove. Reclaiming Lost Movement TerritoryIn this really thoughtful conversation, Andrew Telfer speaks with writer and movement educator Todd Hargrove, whose books and blog have helped thousands rethink how they move, feel, and learn. They explore somatic traditions like Feldenkrais and Rolfing, ecological dynamics, affordances, pain perception, and the limitations of top-down movement instruction. Todd also shares insights from his new book Healthy Movement for Human Animals, which offers an evolutionary lens on movement that’s both accessible and grounded.Expect reflections on growing your “movement map,” changing your environment to change your behaviour, and how pain is often more a perce...
2025-08-071h 03
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#21 Dom Higgins: Rethinking Health Through Nature & CommunityIn this new episode of the Playful Nature Podcast, we’re joined by Dom Higgins, to talk about green social prescribing and what it really means to build a Natural Health Service.Dom Higgins is Head of Health and Education at The Wildlife Trusts and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health. Over the past 20 years, he has worked to integrate nature into education, health services, and everyday life.Before joining The Wildlife Trusts, he was Director of External Affairs at TCV, where he played a key role in the development of Green Gyms.
2025-07-251h 01
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#20 Katy Bowman: Aging into the Shape of Our HabitsBiomechanist, bestselling author, and parent Katy Bowman joins Andrew Telfer to talk about how modern culture has stripped movement of its context, and how we can get it back. In this conversation, Katy shares her frameworks for “nutritious movement,” behavioural stretching, and parenting with physical variability in mind. Katy and Andrew explore how movement habits shape not only our bodies but our values, our stress tolerance, and our sense of self. From the callus metaphor to the role of discomfort in learning, this is a thoughtful, practical, and timely conversation for anyone looking to move bett...
2025-07-091h 21
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#19 Clif Harski: Rejecting Dogma and Finding What Works for YouClif Harski has been at the heart of fitness education for over a decade, teaching for MovNat, Animal Flow, and Spartan, running a seven-location boutique gym business in California, and now leading the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC) as COO.So while he’s been deep inside the fitness world, and part of many of its most influential movements, he’s also uniquely placed to step back and ask the bigger questions. What’s really useful? What’s just trend-following? And what are we missing when we make movement too prescriptive?In this honest and often funny c...
2025-06-241h 14
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#18 Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi Movement as Medicine: What Primary Care Could BeThis week’s guest is Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a GP who’s challenging the way primary care approaches health, ageing, and behaviour change. This episode is not about tips or techniques, it’s about rethinking how we structure support.Andrew and Hussain explore what happens when we stop asking people to ‘try harder’ and start changing the environments around them. They talk about the limits of the 10-minute appointment, why traditional advice-based models often fall flat, and the power of social prescribing, group consultations, and joy-led activity.Hussain shares his personal story, from receiving a fatty live...
2025-06-011h 09
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#17 Charlotte Blake. Movements as Therapy: Parkour, Mental Health & Reclaiming SpaceCharlotte Blake, parkour coach, researcher, and founder of Free Your Instinct (now Esprit Concrete) joins Andrew Telfer to unpack how parkour can support mental health, especially in people often left out of traditional fitness or therapy models. From the urban environment’s role in wellbeing to ecological dynamics, movement as non- verbal communication, and parenting through risk, this conversation is rich, real, and reflective. Charlotte shares how ‘failing small’ builds confidence, why parkour is misunderstood, and what she’s learned working in forensic mental health settings.Key Themes:Parkour as therapeutic interventionEcological dynamics and the person–environment relationshipReframing urban envir...
2025-05-1652 min
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#16 Sean Longhurst: Coaching through playIn this episode, Andrew speaks with Sean Longhurst – a coach developer and play advocate whose career has spanned academia, elite football, and grassroots community sport. Sean is a programme director at ParkPlay, as well as a coach development consultant across the sports and physical activity sector. Sean’s work focuses on developing those who develop others, and using the power of play to do it. Sean reflects on how his early academic work helped shape the way we think about play and movement learning – including his role in Nonlinear Pedagogy in Skill Acquisition – and what happens whe...
2025-05-011h 17
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#15 Eugene Minogue. The Right to Play: Childhood, Risk, and the Public SpaceIn this conversation, Andrew Telfer (WildStrong) speaks with Eugene Minogue, Executive Director of Play England, about the state of play in the UK and beyond. From free-range childhoods to the rise of 'No Ball Games' signs, they explore how societal shifts and adult fears have squeezed play out of children's lives. Eugene shares personal insights, policy changes, and practical actions we can all take to restore play as a right for both children and adults. Expect reflections on parkour, digital play, physical literacy, public policy, and why your childhood memories might be the...
2025-04-101h 08
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#14 Tom Morrison. Pain & Progress: Wiggling Through The WorstIn this episode, Andrew Telfer chats with Tom Morrison, known for his playful, relatable approach to mobility and strength. Tom shares his personal journey from chronic pain and immobility to becoming a coach who helps others rediscover what their bodies can do. They explore cultural ideas around pain, how strength and flexibility can co-exist, and why the fitness industry often gets it wrong and what it means to feel capable again.Whether you're working through back pain or just tired of rigid fitness rules, this conversation offers practical guidance and hope....
2025-03-2857 min
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#13 Rafe Kelley: Movement, Play & MeaningIn this episode Andrew speaks with Rafe Kelley, the founder of Evolve Move Play. Rafe shares his journey from parkour and martial arts into developing a movement practice deeply rooted in evolutionary biology, nature, and play. They discuss the tension between structured fitness models and natural movement, the role of meaning in physical practice, and how modern fitness and social structures often strip people of their innate playfulness and movement capabilities. The conversation also touches on the evolution of fitness culture, the importance of community, and the challenges of maintaining movement longevity as we age.Evolve Move...
2025-03-111h 13
AGEnts of MovementWildStrong: Creating Community and Movement in the OutdoorsAndrew Telfer and Gill Erskine, are the founders of WildStrong bring fun, play, and human connection into outdoor physical activities.They’re tackling a huge gap in the fitness industry is not engaging, the 85% of adults who don’t want to step into a gym or engage in traditional fitness programs. Instead, they offer a refreshing, non-competitive way for people to explore movement, build confidence, and adapt to life’s physical challenges.In this episode, we dive into: Andrew’s shift from personal training and a background in CrossFit to public health Jill’s journey fr...
2025-03-0255 min
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#12 Joanna Myers. Understanding Pain: The Importance of Resilience and Holistic CareIn this episode, Andrew speaks to physiotherapist, Joanna Myers, about working with individuals in chronic pain management. They talk about how the definition of pain has evolved, the critical role of neurophysiology in chronic pain, and how resilience-building through movement can significantly improve the quality of life for those living with pain. Whether you're experiencing pain yourself or want to understand how to help others, this episode offers valuable insights.Joanna shares practical tools for managing pain, her holistic approach to patient care, and the importance of community and support in the healing pro...
2025-02-261h 01
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#11 Cormac Russell. It Takes a Village: Why Health Starts with ConnectionIn this episode of thePlayful Nature Podcast, Andrew sits down withCormac Russell, a social explorer, author, and global expert inAsset-Based Community Development (ABCD). Cormac is the founder ofNurture Development and a faculty member of theABCD Institute at DePaul University.His work has impacted communities inover 35 countries, helping people reclaim their power, build local resilience, and redefine what health and well-being truly mean.Together, Andrew and Cormac talk about:🌿Why health isn’t just about medicine—it’s about community🏡How modern life has pulled us apart—and what we can do about it
2025-02-131h 03
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#10 Matt Donnelly. How to build an active villageHow do you make movement a natural part of community life? Today, I chat with Matt Donnelly, a fitness coach and movement advocate leading the Active Villages project in Ribble Valley.
Matt has taken a fresh approach to rural activity: instead of relying on gyms, he’s built Play Libraries, started community rounders games, and partnered with Park Play to create sustainable movement opportunities.
🔥 In this episode, we cover:✅ Why rural areas face unique movement challenges—and how to solve them✅ The power of Play Libraries and making equipment freely available✅ How to build movement-friend...
2025-02-061h 09
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#9 Elaine McNish. From Barriers to Bridges: Rethinking Movement for EveryoneIn this episode Andrew Telfer speaks with Elaine McNish, co-director of Move Consulting, about the critical intersections of policy, behaviour change, and practical interventions in physical activity.
With over 35 years of experience spanning roles in public health, sports councils, and national policy advising, Elaine provides an in-depth perspective on how to bridge the gap between evidence and practice.
Join us as we discuss:
Why exercise referral needs to evolve into physical activity referral.
The concept of pathways: how to build seamless systems for increasing physical activity.
The role of b...
2025-01-2957 min
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#8 Rick Jenner: Building happier, healthier communities through playIn this episode, Andrew Telfer speaks with Rick Jenner, the driving force behind Park Play, an initiative transforming parks across the UK into vibrant spaces for play and connection.
Rick shares how play breaks barriers, fosters inclusivity, and creates happier, healthier communities. Discover how ParkPlay empowers local leaders, adapts to unique communities, and brings people of all ages together through movement.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
Why play is a natural instinct for all ages.
How Park Play creates inclusive spaces for movement and connection.
Practical tips to start your own community play sessions.
You ca...
2025-01-2253 min
The Movement PrescriptionWildStrong: An Inclusive Community of Movement with Andrew TelferJoin host Callum and Andrew Telfer, co-founder of WildStrong. They discuss community-focused movement in nature, challenging traditional fitness norms and promoting a playful, inclusive approach to health.Produced with support from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/ and join the conversation!
2025-01-2251 min
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#7 Erin Eleuterio: Embracing Active AgingIn this episode, Andrew sits down with Erin Eleuterio, the creator of the Second Act Fit Pros podcast and community, to discuss innovative approaches to physical activity for older adults. Erin shares insights into her work with senior living communities, the importance of autonomy and agency in fitness, and how reshaping language and expectations can empower individuals to stay active and resilient as they age.
Topics covered include:
The role of language in breaking down barriers to movement, including the shift from "fall prevention" to "fall resiliency."
How Erin gamifies movement to make it accessible, enjoyable, an...
2025-01-0756 min
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#6 Dr Callum Leese: Thinking about Health at a Community LevelIn this conversation, Andrew and Dr. Callum Lease chat about the importance of community in health, the impact of individualism, and the challenges posed by inequality in health interventions. They discuss the role of social media, the significance of physical activity, and how to create inclusive communities. The conversation emphasizes the need for empathy, understanding, and engagement at the community level to foster better health outcomes.Takeaways
Callum Leese:
This episode is with Dr Callum Leese. Callum medically qualified at the University of Edinburgh, now training in general practice in Aberfeldy, whilst working part-time...
2024-12-1057 min
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#5 Shelby Copeland: Finding Strength Through PlayIn this conversation, Andrew and Shelby explore the intersection of fitness, chronic pain, and personal growth. Shelby shares her journey from a sedentary lifestyle to becoming a movement coach, emphasizing the importance of empathy and community in fitness. They discuss the challenges of navigating chronic pain and how it has shaped Shelby's approach to training and coaching. The conversation highlights the significance of finding joy in movement and creating inclusive spaces for all individuals to engage in physical activity. In this conversation, Shelby Copeland and Andrew discuss the importance of community in movement and fitness, emphasizing the need for...
2024-11-281h 04
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#4 Dan Edwardes: Learning to solve movement problemsSuch a pleasure to have Dan Edwardes on the podcast this month!
We’ve followed Dan for years. As the founder and CEO of Parkour Generations, the multi-award-winning organisation for parkour, Dan has dedicated his life to practical movement, functional skills, and physical fitness. With an extensive background in fighting arts before he found parkour, his journey is fascinating and inspiring.
What’s truly impressive about Dan is his ability to synthesise ideas across the movement space. He has a real knack for turning concepts into practical, tangible tools, and his thoughtful blog is essential read...
2024-11-121h 16
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast1KHO 368: Rebuilding Tiny Support Networks | Gill Erskine and Andrew Telfer, Wildstrong UKIn this engaging episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich chats with Gill Erskine and Andrew Telfer from Wildstrong UK. They share how their innovative approach to fitness merges movement, play, and community, particularly through outdoor activities that foster connection across all ages. From teaching adults how to fall safely to creating playful movement games, Wildstrong challenges traditional exercise norms. Gill and Andrew discuss the benefits of bringing exercise outdoors, building community support, and reclaiming the joy of movement. Tune in to explore how playful engagement can transform your approach to fitness, friendships, and overall well-being.**
2024-10-231h 01
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#3 Ginny Yurich: How to Keep You and the Kids Outside, All Year Round“The premise is simple, but the impact is profound.”
– Ginny Yurich, Founder of 1000 Hours Outside
The concept at the core of this movement is simple - the amount of time kids spend outside ‘actually matters’, though you may not hear this very often. A childhood flooded with nature time benefits kids (and adults) in untold ways.
In this episode, we chat with one of Gill’s long-term inspirations, Ginny Yurich.
If you’re not familiar with 1000 Hours Outside, do check it out. We found it to be a great tool for thinking creatively abo...
2024-10-091h 02Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#2: In-Between Strength, the glue that holds us togetherWhat are the movements we need to keep doing as we age so we can keep joining in?
Episode 2 is here and it’s all about: In-between strength.
Gill & Andrew talk about the jigsaw piece, the glue that helps keep the show on the road.
It’s the little wiggles and wobbles in-between movements.
If you’re picking up a bag of grain from the ground, the in-between strength is what allows you to get into an awkward position and mo...
2024-09-2543 min
The Forest School PodcastEp 187: Unleashing Nature's Gym: Movement Reimagined with Andrew and Gill from WildstrongWhat if the great outdoors was your ultimate fitness playground?
Join hosts Lewis Ames and Wem Southerden as they explore the world of outdoor movement and fitness with Andrew and Gill from Wild Strong. Discover how reconnecting with nature can transform our approach to exercise, build community, and challenge traditional fitness norms. This episode is packed with insights for educators, parents, and anyone looking to bring more playful, natural movement into their lives.
Chapter Titles & Timing:
00:00 - Introduction to Wild Strong
05:34 - Breaking the Gym Mold: Nature as Your Playground
10:41 - The Power...
2024-08-241h 03
Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#1: Why we all need to be strongerThe number one comment we hear when we introduce women to lifting heavy, odd objects is a fear that you will hurt your back or that you are doing it wrong. Sound familiar?
As a society, we've done a good job of instilling this fear from a young age. As we get older, we often become more cautious, and the fear grows bigger.
In this episode we (Andrew and Gill) talk about the most common fears and misconceptions women have about strength training.
We discuss how the removal of some movement opportunities has...
2024-07-2452 min
Make Movement Matter with Wendy Welpton#15. Building Community & Well-being by Embracing Outdoor Movement At Every Age with Gill Erskine & Andrew Telfer of WildstrongGetting outdoors, meeting and moving in a wide range of ways, with a wide range of people and learning about yourself in the process, is a really special combination. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing this week’s podcast guests; Gill Erskine & Andrew Telfer, for a while now. I’ve even been fortunate enough to experience some of their magic, at a Wildstrong certification weekend. I came away having had my knowledge challenged, movement and coaching skills improved and having had warm conversations and made lovely connections. I wished there was a Wildstrong nearer me! Gill & Andrew are a gr...
2024-05-2853 min
Make Movement Matter with Wendy Welpton#15. Building Community & Well-being by Embracing Outdoor Movement At Every Age with Gill Erskine & Andrew Telfer of WildstrongGetting outdoors, meeting and moving in a wide range of ways, with a wide range of people and learning about yourself in the process, is a really special combination.
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing this week’s podcast guests; Gill Erskine & Andrew Telfer, for a while now. I’ve even been fortunate enough to experience some of their magic, at a Wildstrong certification weekend. I came away having had my knowledge challenged, movement and coaching skills improved and having had warm conversations and made lovely connections. I wished there was a Wildstrong nearer m...
2024-05-2853 min
The Happy Pear PodcastTransforming Health Through Local Connections with WildStrong“I think the fitness industry took a wrong turn when it adopted a top down model of fitness education. I also feel there is too much emphasis on working out alone and the collection of arbitrary data. WildStrong is the opportunity to embed movement in a community setting, with tangible benefits, creating a peer-lead, distributed model of health practice.”In this week’s episode, we delve into the world of community-based health and fitness with guests Andrew Telfer and Gill Erskine, co-founders of WildStrong. Andrew, a public health professional with over 15 years of experience in strength and co...
2024-05-221h 09