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Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansWhy Fitness Is Not About Confidence but Self-Worth – with Nicole ZapoliEpisode NotesIn this conversation, Nicole Zapoli former Junior Olympic gymnast, a natural bodybuilding pro, a top five percent CrossFit Games Open athlete, and the author of Live FIT From the Inside Out, explores the profound connection between movement, emotional stability, and personal growth. Our conversation delves into the differences between self-worth and self-confidence, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of one's value beyond external achievements. What We CoverEvery workout is an opportunity to learn about oneselfMovement is a form of self-respect and honorMovement is essential for emotional stabilityVisualisation can help c...
2025-12-1855 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansDarryl Edwards on The Science of Play: Movement as a Complete Human ExperienceEpisode NotesIn this conversation, Darryl Edwards, founder of the Primal Play method explores the significance of movement and play in enhancing physical and mental health. Darryl shares his journey from a sedentary lifestyle to discovering the Primal Play method, which emphasises the importance of playful movement. We discuss the four pillars of the Primal Play method, the science behind movement, and the emotional and cognitive benefits of being active. The conversation highlights how adults can transform mundane tasks into playful activities, fostering a healthier relationship with movement and encouraging adaptability in their lives.
2025-11-271h 19
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansDr. Albert Bramante on Transforming Self-Sabotage into Growth: The Psychology of Movement and MindsetEpisode NotesWe talk about how self-sabotage often signals a stagnant mind—and how movement, both mental and physical, can reawaken creativity. Dr. Albert Bramante explains how language models shape perception, how responsibility differs from blame, and why true artistry thrives on intrinsic value rather than external validation.Drawing on his experience as a performance psychologist and talent agent, Dr. Bramante explores the pressures of the entertainment industry, where artists often chase admiration in saturated markets. He offers grounded tools for transforming obstacles into opportunities, developing routines that support creative flow, and understanding the psychology be...
2025-11-1346 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansMoving Beyond Hustle Culture: Steven Puri on Flow States and Conscious LeadershipEpisode SummaryIn this conversation, Steven Puri explores the evolution from hustle culture to a more mindful and embodied way of working and leading. We discuss curiosity, flow states, and intention in daily life, and how leadership rooted in service and humility can unlock personal and collective growth.Episode NotesIn this lively and story-rich episode, Steven Puri—former film executive turned tech entrepreneur and daily yogi—shares the turning points that led him from Hollywood’s high-pressure culture to building Sukha, a flow-state app designed to help people work with greater intention and jo...
2025-10-3059 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansJori Meijer on Hidden Body, Handstands, and the Subtle Art of MovementIn this episode, Jori Meijer delves into the transformative potential of movement through her work at Hidden Body, a movement school located in the Netherlands redefining physical education for the 21st century. She illuminates how movement is more than mechanics—it’s relational, cognitive, and emotional, connecting us to ourselves and others. From the structural insights of tensegrity to the disciplined experimentation of handstands, Jori emphasizes unlearning, progressive overload, and long-term relationships as catalysts for personal and collective growth.What We Cover:The evolution of human movement and its relevance todayUnderstanding tensegrity and the body as a li...
2025-10-1650 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansWhy Posture Isn’t About Sitting Up Straight – Patrick Johnson on Alexander Technique and MindfulnessEpisode SummaryMany of us try to “fix” our posture by pulling our shoulders back or holding ourselves upright. Patrick Johnson suggests this approach is doomed to fail. Posture, he argues, isn’t a position to hold but a state of being shaped by attention, environment, and emotion.In this episode, Patrick—Alexander Technique teacher, scientist, and co-founder of Smartbody Studio in Amsterdam—explains why posture is less about correction and more about awareness. Drawing on years of teaching, research, and practice, he shows how habits of focus and tension pull us forward at the computer...
2025-09-251h 01
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansReflexology for Pain Relief and Preventive Care with Dr. Njideka OlatundeEpisode SummaryReflexology isn’t just a foot massage — it’s a powerful tool for pain relief, preventive healthcare, and emotional balance. In this episode, Dr. Njideka Olatunde, naturopath, author of Reflexology Today: A Family Affair, and founder of the Focus on Healing Wellness Institute, explains how reflexology works through the nervous system to reduce pain, relieve stress, and restore the mind–body–spirit connection. We explore why reflexology is recognized as healthcare in some countries but overlooked in the US, how intentional touch can act as a peace-making practice, and simple reflexology techniques you can use at home to...
2025-09-1158 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansEncore: Mind-Body Connection, Morning Routines & Mindset with Rich AndohEditor’s Note – Encore ReleaseAs many of us transition from the slower rhythm of August into the energy of September, this feels like the right moment to revisit my conversation with Rich Andoh. His insights on morning routines, embodied learning, and the mind-body connection are a timely reminder of how movement can help us reset, sharpen focus, and prepare for what’s ahead. Whether this is your first listen or a return visit, notice what resonates with you now, at this point of re-entry.Episode OverviewIn this encore episode of Movement Is My Consta...
2025-08-281h 01
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansClowning, Fooling, and IFS: Embodied Tools for Neurodivergence, Trauma Healing, and Burnout Prevention — with Holly StoppitEpisode SummaryIn this episode of Movement Is My Constant, I explore the transformative potential of clowning therapy, fooling performance, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work with Holly Stoppit — facilitator, dramatherapist, and artistic director of Beyond The Ridiculous. Holly shares how these creative therapy approaches combine performance, embodiment, and psychology to support neurodivergence, trauma healing, and burnout prevention.We discuss how embodying different parts of ourselves through movement-based therapy and playful improvisation can foster resilience, deepen embodied self-awareness, and open new pathways for growth. Whether you are a therapist, movement practitioner, or someone exploring se...
2025-08-1453 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansRedefining Chronic Pain: Move, Heal, and Take Back Control with Dr. Fawad MianWhat if chronic pain isn’t a life sentence—but a system failure?In this episode of Movement Is My Constant, I speak with Dr. Fawad Mian, a board-certified neurologist and regenerative medicine specialist, about why so many high-performing adults struggle to recover from chronic injuries—and what can actually help.We dig into the biology of chronic pain, why conventional treatments often fail, and how regenerative approaches like PRP, prolotherapy, and movement re-education are providing new options for those who’ve been told:"Take the pills, book the surgery, and learn to live with it...
2025-07-2441 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansFrom Movement to Meaning with Jo Hardy: How Embodiment Facilitation Transforms Emotion and Body AwarenessEpisode Highlights 🌀 Dance as Divine ConnectionJo reflects on how movement becomes a form of prayer—a personal and collective ritual where “the dance space is also the divine.”🌀 Training Through Movement, Not Just TalkIn The Change Weaver, movement isn’t optional. Jo outlines how dance, hands-on exercises, and embodied presence are central to how she teaches facilitation.🌀 From Sitting to SensingJo shares her evolution from a mindfulness-heavy somatic psychotherapy practice to one that embraced standing up, moving, and listening through the body in motion.🌀 Breaking Free from PerformanceWhy trained dancers often arrive in embod...
2025-07-101h 21
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansFlow Over Force with Anthony Trahair: A Playful Take on Mental Health and Creative RecoveryIn a world that glorifies urgency and endless productivity, what if the key to clarity, focus, and meaning lies in something as simple—and radical—as play? In this episode, Anthony Trahair shares his journey from chemistry student to circus performer to wellness coach, offering deep reflections on the role of movement and creativity in mental wellbeing.Whether you're feeling burnt out, overstimulated, or just disconnected from your creative edge, this conversation offers practical tools and fresh insights into how we might live, move, and work with more intention.Episode HighlightsWhy urgency makes us f...
2025-06-2656 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansTouch, Trust & Transformation: How Contact Improvisation Builds Emotional Awareness with Tom GoldhandWhat happens when we stop talking and start listening with our bodies?In this candid conversation, dancer and facilitator Tom Goldhand reveals how contact improvisation became a tool for emotional intelligence, embodied self-awareness, and relational trust. Starting dance at 25, Tom was drawn to the space between structure and spontaneity—where movement speaks louder than words.We explore how touch and play open pathways to transformation, why creating safe spaces is vital for partner work, and how curiosity fuels the flow state in dance. This episode is essential listening for teachers, dancers, and anyone exploring contact improvisation as...
2025-06-121h 13
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansBeyond Loneliness: How Movement Builds Meaningful Human Connection with Margarida Guedes De Quinhones🎧 Episode Highlights:🔹 The Power of Volunteering: How simple acts of service become catalysts for transformation and connection—for both giver and receiver🔹 Loneliness Across Generations: Why older adults and remote-working young adults face different versions of the same silent epidemic🔹 Reframing Aging: Challenging the outdated beliefs that reduce elders to care recipients, instead of full participants in society🔹 The Symbolism of a Bike Ride: Why “the right to feel the wind in your hair” is about freedom, dignity, and belonging🔹 Emotional Movement: How shared experiences in physical movement create emotional openness and trust🔹 Community Healing...
2025-05-2245 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansLaughter as Medicine: Healing, Coaching, and Connection with Julia JohannsenIn this episode of Movement Is My Constant, I talk to Julia Johannsen, founder of the Institute of Systemic Laughter and SenseWise, about the deep, embodied power of laughter. We explore how laughter is more than just a joyful release — it’s a serious tool for healing trauma, resetting the nervous system, and creating instant connection. Julia shares micro practices and reflections that bring laughter into coaching, daily life, and even high-performance contexts.Whether you're a coach, a curious mover, or a self-development enthusiast, this episode invites you to reconnect with laughter as a natural resource for resi...
2025-05-0843 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansSynchronicity, Flow & Free Will: Physics Meets Personal Growth with Sky Nelson-IsaacsIn this episode, theoretical physicist and musician Sky Nelson-Isaacs joins me to explore how synchronicity, grief, and joy shape the way we move through the world. Grounded in physics but deeply human in approach, Sky shares insights from his books Living in Flow and Leap to Wholeness—revealing how our experiences are not random, but part of a deeper web of meaningful connection.We unpack what it means to live in alignment with your values, how to work with emotional projection and disappointment, and why tuning into joy—even during struggle—can be a guiding force in decisi...
2025-04-2457 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansCreativity Beyond Perfection: Rachel Blackman on Why Failure and Imagination MatterRachel Blackman explores how imagination, failure, and embodiment shape the creative process—and why safety, solitude, and nuance are essential for personal growth in a tech-driven world.She explains why imagination is central to creativity, how failure fuels discovery, and why safety is foundational in both coaching and personal growth.The conversation dives into the iterative nature of the creative process, the discomfort that often accompanies transformation, and how embodied practices can help us navigate uncertainty with resilience. Rachel also explores the political dimensions of embodiment, the nuanced understanding required around trauma, and why titration—balancing effo...
2025-04-1056 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansMastering Mind-Body Connection: Rich Andoh on Morning Routines, Movement, and MindsetRich explains why somatic awareness and kinetic intelligence are often overlooked and how embodied learning can transform focus, performance, and mental resilience.The conversation dives into the importance of attention and awareness in movement training, the necessity of holistic movement practices, and why educators must embody the practices they teach. Rich also introduces the concept of neuromuscular development, explaining how direct experiences help individuals overcome fear and frustration, fostering a growth mindset that leads to deeper learning.With the rise of digital learning, Rich emphasises that physical experiences remain irreplaceable and discusses the future of...
2025-03-201h 00
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansUnlocking Holistic Health: Tom Swales on Movement, Trust, and Awareness For HealingIn this episode, I sit down with Tom Swales, a movement expert and holistic health practitioner, to explore the powerful connection between movement, trust, and healing. Tom breaks down the five lenses of holistic health—psychology, neurology, biology, chemistry, and physics—and explains how they influence our ability to recover and perform. He also shares insights on the role of trust in healing, the nervous system’s role in movement and pain, and how early movement development in children offers clues about efficient movement patterns.Whether you’re a movement enthusiast or someone looking for a holistic approach...
2025-02-061h 03
Radiant and Regulated with Alicia Inspired03. Mindfulness & Aroha: The Art of Presence and Breath with Ana MaiaMy first guest episode is with the wonderful Ana Maia, a good friend and a mindfulness meditation teacher who is passionate about bringing awareness based tools and resources as means to embrace change.
In this episode we discuss:
Mindfulness: what it means to be mindful, how this is an active rather than passive state, and how to come back to your center.
Ana’s powerful question of ‘What If?’ and how you can use that to break patterns.
Letting go of ‘Should’ and the freedom that comes from acceptance.
The Buddhi...
2024-09-0844 min
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansPaola Brignoli: Sustainable Performance for Work Life BalanceIn this episode, I am delighted to welcome Paola Brignoli, an expert in driving organisational change through inclusive approaches. Paola shares her extensive experience in fostering better leadership practices that enhance team dynamics and pave the way for sustainable performance. She emphasises the importance of inclusivity, ensuring every voice is heard and valued within the organisation.Key Topics DiscussedInclusive Approaches to Organisational Change: Paola explains how inclusivity can help organisations navigate change more effectively.Leadership and Sustainable Performance: Insights on how better leadership practices contribute to long-term success.The Importance of Rest: The critical role...
2024-07-301h 32
Movement Is My Constant: Real conversations on movement, mindfulness, and making meaningful change - for creatives, caregivers, and mission-driven humansSilvia Rocha Rodrigues: Prescribing Exercise and Movement for Inflammatory DiseasesIn this episode of Movement is My Constant I am joined by Silvia Rocha Rodrigues, a specialist in exercise oncology. Silvia dives deep into the transformative power of movement and exercise for breast cancer patients. She shares her expertise on how tailored exercise programs can significantly enhance the recovery process, reduce treatment side effects, and improve overall quality of life.Key topics Covered:Introduction to Silvia Rocha Rodrigues: Learn about Silvia's background and her journey into exercise oncology.The Role of Exercise in Cancer Recovery: Understand the benefits of prescribed movement and how it aids in...
2024-06-2835 min