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Happily Ever Active with Kelly Doell57 [Interview] Dr. Lisa Belanger - A Cup of MindfulnessWhat can a simple cup of coffee teach us about staying motivated to move? Dr. Lisa Belanger has the answers. Lisa is the CEO of Conscious Works and author of A Cup of Mindfulness: For the Busy and Restless. Beyond Lisa's many career accomplishments, including running a national charity called the Knights Cabin, she's completed the Paris marathon and climbed Kilimanjaro. These days, under the COVID-19 travel restrictions, you will find her keeping up with a busy family life (well caffeinated) in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
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2020-05-0848 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell56 - Diversifying Your Fitness Portfolio for Tough TimesTimes are tough, but being agile in the face of adversity can be a valuable skill. This week, let's think optimistically about an opportunity the shutdowns have provided, one that can pay dividends for you today and in the years ahead. As always, look out for my question of the week.
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2020-05-0116 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell55 - Your Valentine's (Fitness) Relationship ReviewIt's Valentine's Day. Yeesh... time to audit your relationship with fitness 6 weeks into 2020. Are you hanging in there? Has your motivation disappeared like that waxy heart-shaped box of bonbons? A heavy majority of fitness resolutions are now completely dead. That's the norm, but there's no need to walk away from physical activity completely. Let's take advantage of "love day" and reflect on where you're at and what you can do to reboot your routine if you're stuck in a rut.
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2020-02-1415 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell54 - Can Self-Discipline be Enjoyable?Does staying discipline have to suck? No, but you'd never know if you'd look at how popular culture treats this important part of active living. This week, using a terrible bread analogy, I revisit the real meaning of self-discipline and how enjoyment can be the difference maker in your fitness pursuits.
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2020-02-0717 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell53 - The Myth of Laziness in FitnessLet's talk about laziness. Have we oversimplified this complex concept? Of course! I'll use examples from nature to make the point that we're still animals wired to see energy expenditure as precious, even risky. We all choose the path of least resistance, some more than others. But in the name of self-compassion, we need to give ourselves a break and stop beating ourselves up for being less active than we want. At the same time, we can overcome society's relentless pursuit of making exercise obsolete by being more mentally innovative. Spoiler: stronger willpower isn't the answer.
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2020-01-3113 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell52 [Interview] The Power of Play with Dale Sidebottom from Fitness Games ZonePlay creates transcendent exercise experiences. In such "flow states", we're distracted from how working our bodies is so healthy. Why? We're too busy solving problems, collaborating with others, and even laughing as we go. This week, Dale Sidebottom from Fitness Games Zone (and host of the Energetic Education podcast) joins me to discuss how to bring play to the table. I also feature one of his creations, Daily Mission Cards, which have added some refreshing, creative variety to play time with my 4-year-old.
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2020-01-2441 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell51 How to Enhance Enjoyment in 9 StepsAs the saying goes, “Nothing changes if you change nothing.” If you want to finally quit the grueling grind, jump off the struggle bus, and enjoy all the juicy mental and physical benefits of exercise, you’ll have to learn how to like it. That won’t magically happen on its own. So, let's engineer it. In this short episode, I list 9 steps for building a more enjoyable exercise routine:
1) Go Goalless
2) Reject "No Pain, No Gain"
3) Know Your "Type"
4) Try New Things
5) Attend to the Atmosphere
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2020-01-1710 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell50 Is Another Gym Contract the Solution?True, the financial investment of a contractual agreement with a gym gives some people a spark, but is it a solid solution for you? This week, I ask you to honestly audit your fitness history to answer that question. I'll also get you pondering about life beyond the gym to build a routine that's more built to last. Stay tuned for the last Question of the Week of 2019. Happy New Year!
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2019-12-2717 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell49 [Interview] Dr. Jason Brooks: Does Your Rest Match Your Stress?How well do you take care of the machine? This week, I dig down with philosophical mental performance coach, Dr. Jason Brooks, about the often neglected necessity of recovery. Not only does Jason drop some brilliant advice for dealing with mental resistance to exercise, he infuses the show with compelling stories from his field work in medicine and elite sport. Tune in for several practical tips on how you can better replenish energy stores to perform more optimally in the moments that matter.
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2019-12-2051 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell48 [Interview] Dr. Shayne Young on the Mental Side of Injury RehabA forced divorce from fitness via injury might not just be physically painful, but it can make us a mental mess too. This week, I chat with Dr. Shayne Young of Active Health Institute to learn about how he manages the "mental game" of rehab on the front lines. Listen as Dr. Young invokes several cases from elite sport (hockey, weight lifting, running) to teach us key lessons about one of the most challenging facets of active living.
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2019-12-1337 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell47 The Bliss List: 17 Fitness Moments We LoveWhat do chips and chocolate have to do with motivation? Let's take a look at two of the most attractive substances known to mankind to see where your fitness diet might be letting you down. I'll also fire off a list of 17 blissful fitness moments that keep so many people coming back for more. As usual, keep an ear out for the question of the week.
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2019-12-0616 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell46 Preventing the Pain Pendulum Pattern in 2020Are being taken for a ride? Let's revisit a problematic pattern we've all experienced at some point on our fitness journey - The Pain Pendulum. Find out what it is, why we need to talk about it before the New Year, and what you can do to stop it. If you struggle with your motivation to exercise, and New Years Resolutions never work, then this is the episode you need.
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2019-11-2917 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell45 [Interview] November Project (Part 2) - Lauren Carter and Liz MackenzieLast week, I interviewed November Project co-founder Brogan Graham about the evolution of this fascinating free fitness movement. In the second half of my two part feature on November Project, I sit down with the happy leaders of its Ottawa chapter. On fine form, Liz Mackenzie and Lauren Carter shed light on the mental side of community building and co-leadership. We talk bananas, bounces, and burpees and get the inside scoop on what makes this worldwide fitness movement so successful in Canada's capital. (Oh, and keep an eye out for the outtake.)
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2019-11-2243 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell44 [Interview] November Project (Part 1) - Brogan GrahamI couldn't let November pass without featuring one of the most successful free fitness movements of our time. It all began as a dare between 2 rowing pals. From Iceland to Indonesia to Indianapolis, November Project catches sunrises in 52 cities across the globe. In Part 1 of this special HEA feature, I chat with its philosophical co-founder, Brogan Graham, about NP's origins, evolution, and even the moment it outgrew his control and his wildest expectations.
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2019-11-1551 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell43 Adage Annihilation #3: If it Doesn't Hurt You, It Doesn't Change YouTime to call B.S. on another toxic artifact of today's fitness culture. In this episode, Kelly jumps on a recent exercise physiology study in a scientific journal called Sport to destroy a common adage floating around social media. So is it "fit for the pit"? Let's let science have its say.
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Perceived Exertion Study in Sport (2019): https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/7/7/161/htm4
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2019-11-0818 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell42 [Interview] Ray Zahab: No Finish LinesThe adage is true, "Every Journey Starts with a Single Step", even if you're a professional explorer. Ray Zahab's transformation has included many, dodging rattle snakes and polar bears in the process. This ex-smoker has piled up over 15,000 KM of expeditions on foot in the most inhospitable corners of the planet; the Sahara, the South Pole, Death Valley, and Baffin Island (to name a few). But as he says he still "puts on his pants one leg at a time like everyone else". Tune in to hear about his evolution, one that Ray says "has no finish lines".
2019-11-0134 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell41 Curiosity: The Starter Fuel for Sustainable FitnessIt's true, the birth of a passionate, devoted fitness journey often happens by accident. But why wait for serendipity to tap you on the shoulder? This week, Kelly drills down into the power of curiosity, the essential ingredient to any motivation makeover. Also in this episode, Kelly takes on a tricky question from his latest speaking engagement. Stick around for one of his favorite quotes about trying new things.
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2019-10-2515 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell40 Using the Yes Drill to Create More Motivating WorkoutsOne secret to having more motivation lies in the moment. In this episode, learn how to tap into it with my favorite focusing exercise called the Yes Drill. Whether you're into lifting, running, spinning, or something else, the Yes Drill will help you create more motivating movement day-in and day-out, elevating the sustainability of your routine in the process.
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2019-10-1813 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell39 Keep Casting Your Net: A TryTober Ride-alongThe saying is TRUE... how do you know unless you try? That's what #TryTober is all about; getting out there and finally doing the thing you've pondered for too long. Well, this week, I gave Pickleball a go and it did not disappoint. In this episode, I debrief this TryTober experience in hopes of sparking you into action to get off your hands and cast your net.
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2019-10-1117 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell38 The Motivating Power of MusicMusic and movement have been married for millennia... but are you taking advantage of its... advantages??? Or may be IT'S taking advantage of YOU. In this episode, Kelly reviews 5 key academic findings on the motivating capacity of music but also adds a special disclaimer to this unique relationship.
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2019-10-0515 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell37 The Motivating Power of AtmosphereSo you've built a routine based on attractive "action"; activities that you like, but will this be enough? There's something else we need consider for the long-haul. What is it? The attractiveness of the atmospheres in which you exercise.
Inspired by Kelly's recent midnight trail race, this episode revisits the important link between exercise environments and and motivation. Don't miss the question of the week.
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2019-09-2715 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell36 [Interview] Badass Fitness Leadership with Karly TardiffWarning: Do NOT touch this woman's bike. Listed as one of the Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans, Karly Tardiff's resume includes organizing a fitness Guinness World Record and raising $150,000 for Cancer Care in the process. If that isn't enough, her legs went viral in 2019 with a badass video showcasing her tenacity and stellar speed (link below). So, this week, upload Karly's full fitness story, which began on the modest streets of a tiny Canadian town (Ignace) and includes a dynamic leadership role in today's burgeoning community fitness movement.
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2019-09-2036 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell35 The Motivating Power of Implementation Intention"One day" is here. In this short episode, Kelly unveils a simple tool to help you inject some new life into your fitness routine. Using the power of implementation intention, TryPact--a simple promise to yourself--will pull those fitness curiosities out of your head and into the real world. So what have you always wanted to try? Let's get it done.
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2019-09-1310 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell34 [Interview] Meditation Matters with Jewelia OrlickMeditation is going mainstream for a reason; it's effects are so powerful. But can it fit in your fitness routine? This week's guest, Jewelia Orlick of Jewelia Orlick Meditation, discusses how she discovered this impactful practice and some of the neuroscience supporting it. Most importantly, Jewelia suggests ways you can bring it aboard your fitness journey today. Be sure to join Jewelia's newsletter family (below) and receive a free 10-minute guided meditation video.
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2019-09-0642 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell33 Ask Kelly: Motivation, Sleep, and Running at the Back of the PackIn this special episode, Kelly fields three listener questions about struggling with her motivation to strength train, what Kelly does when he doesn't "feel like" exercising, and the frustration of life at the "back of the pack."
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2019-08-3027 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell32 Adage Annihilation #2: 7 Motivational Phrases Fit for the PitYou've seen them, those so-called "motivational phrases" that make you feel pretty awful about yourself. Today, I pluck 7 from the heap to reveal part of the troublesome mindset towards exercise perpetuated by today's fitness culture. As always, tune in for the question of the week and a few old tales from Kelly's days as an elementary school mental skills trainer.
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2019-08-2321 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell31 Is Binary Brain Syndrome Bursting Your Bubble?Every week, our fitness journey faces critical moments, those times when we MUST decide to get moving or not. But are we making this decision more difficult than we should be? This week, Kelly offers up a simple tip to deal with what he calls Binary Brain Syndrome.
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2019-08-1612 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell30 [Interview] The Skill of Self-Compassion with Dr. Shaelyn Strachan and Laura MeadeIs your self-talk lacking self-compassion? This week, guests Dr. Shaelyn Strachan of the University of Manitoba and PhD Candidate Laura Meade of Kings College (London) break down the role of guilt, shame, and our inner dialogue on our motivation to move.
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2019-08-0932 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell29 Compare if you DareFranklin Roosevelt said, "Comparison is the thief of joy"... but does that go far enough? This week Kelly breaks down the massive temptation to compare our fitness journeys to others and the risk this poses to your motivation over the long haul. As usual, tune in for the question of the week.
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2019-08-0217 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell28 Decoding the Time BarrierIs a lack of time really holding you back from a more active life? This week, Kelly brings some MUCH needed context to this misunderstood barrier, including what the research is actually saying (but we're not hearing it!). As usual, be prepared for the Question of the Week.
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2019-07-2622 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell27 Why Don't I Feel Like Exercising?We won't always feel like exercising, but what can we learn from our lack of motivation? This week, Kelly gives 5 reasons (not excuses!) why most people don't feel like moving and what this "data" is telling us.
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2019-07-1924 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell26 (Interview) The Trees Have Eyes: The Fitness Evolution of Elite Adventure Racer James GalipeauEven the most active lifestyle starts with a single step. For elite adventure racer James Galipeau, that step was a brave one. That bravery has since dragged him all over the globe, fighting sleep deprivation, hypothermia, and the limits of human performance along the way. Tune in to hear Kelly dig around about the psychology of his evolution and don't miss his top tip for anyone struggling to find their fit in fitness.
2019-07-1241 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell25 Gatekeeping in Fitness: Let's Fire it into the SunDon't feel like a real runner, a real lifter, or a real yogi? In this episode, Kelly exposes a potential source of "imposter syndrome", gatekeeping.
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2019-07-0516 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell24 What's your Blast from the Past? The Motivating Power of NostalgiaAfter a run through his home town, Kelly talks about the power of our fitness past to motivate us in the future. Tune in as he discusses what you can pull from your own history to improve your routine right now. While you're at it, give the show a follow on Instagram and Kelly's highly rated book, Feel Like It, is now available on Audible.
2019-06-2812 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell23 A Digital KickIn the wake of last week's episode entitled "Poking the Pain", Kelly shares a favorite strategy that can provide a spark when you're mired in a fitness funk. In other digital news, Kelly's book Feel Like It is now available on Audible.
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2019-06-2115 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell22 Poking the Pain: It's Time to Shame this Shameful Sales PracticeHave you ever felt shamed by a sales person? It's bad enough when we wallow in our insecurities, we don't need the fitness industry to exploit them too. Based on reader reactions to a chapter in Feel Like It, Kelly prepares you for a dodgy technique that can obliterate your self-esteem when you're simply trying to make a positive change in your life.
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2019-06-1423 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell21 (Interview) The Hike Addicts: Fitness, Frogs, and FriendshipWhat do you get when you smash together two fun, reflective women to talk about their outdoor passion? The most spirited interview of the show to date. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or not, you'll love my chat with Vicky Castledine and Mary Anne Ivison of Hike Addicts.* Spoiler alert: mics were concussed during this episode.
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2019-06-0729 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell20 How the Peak-End Rule Can Help Maximize MotivationThere's a phenomenon few people use when exercising; it's called the Peak-End Rule. In this episode, I'll help you apply it so you can take more control of your motivation to move. And did you hear? Feel Like It: Makeover Your Motivation to Move is now available on Audible.
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2019-05-3121 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell(Bonus Episode) Road Race Ride Along: Kelly's First Half Marathon Adventure (Tip Inside)It's true, you only get ONE crack at your first go, and my first half marathon last weekend did not disappoint. But would I do it again? Join me on this bonus episode where I break down the mental side of one of the hottest, and most memorable runs I've ever done (and why a baby carrot almost wrecked the day). As always, stick around for the question of the week but this time that question is not for you!
2019-05-2938 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell19 (Re)Action Planning Your Fitness JourneyYou're probably pretty good at building action plans for your fitness routine... but how are your REaction skills? On the coattails of a powerful quote by Eckhart Tolle, Kelly shares a simple strategy to prepare yourself better for the mental mayhem that comes with lifestyle change. Step-by-step, he breaks down the basics of self-awareness and a simple way to prevent negativity from derailing your progress. In other news, Feel Like It: Makeover Your Motivation to Move is available in audio format on Audible.
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2019-05-2416 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell18 (Interview) Pills, Purpose, and Perseverance with OCR Visionary Joshua FryEvery fitness transformation has a story, and OCR visionary Joshua Fry's is as poetic as it is inspiring. Dealing with some dark obstacles, Joshua turned to exercise; obstacle fitness no less. Beginning with a touching moment with his dog Buster, Joshua's journey caught fire when he found his fit with Spartan racing. Since, Joshua has been feeding the same passion in others by not only building a permanent OCR infrastructure in his home city, but by sharing his powerful story of perseverance.
2019-05-1740 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell17 Biophilic Fitness: The Motivational Power of NatureStrengthening your fitness motivation might mean making your routine more outdoorsy. This week, on location from the forest, Kelly discusses the biophilia hypothesis and its value in creating more motivating movement in your life.
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2019-05-1021 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell16 Reclaiming the Run: Ending Your Love-Hate RelationshipDoes the thought about going for a run make you cringe? May be we can change that. In this episode, Kelly spills the details on his running journey, including the exact moment he stopped loathing it and how you can too. Stick around for the show's question of the week to give your relationship a positive reboot.
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2019-05-0326 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell15 Decoding Success: A Simple Definition for More Motivating MovementSo you want a fitness routine you can maintain... but is your mindset hampering your motivation? This week, Dr. Kelly Doell redefines "success" in a way that might be the mental shift you need. As always, check out Kelly's Question of the Week.
2019-04-2614 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell14 Numbing Numbers: Making Measurement More MotivatingFitness is FULL of numbers. But are they helping or harming your motivation? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Doell discusses the pitfalls of today's measurement culture, including when it's the right time to ignore it completely.
2019-04-1918 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell13 Adage Annihilation #1 - Saying No to "No Excuse" CultureTime to call BS on yet another cultural trend. Today's "no excuse" culture won't help you in the long run. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Doell deconstructs toxic "no excuse" messaging that disrupts your relationship with fitness and, as usual, offers a concrete strategy to circumvent this sentiment on your fitness journey.
2019-04-1224 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell12 Trying New Things - The Matt Damon MethodWorking harder at old ways won't solve the commitment puzzle. To foil that pesky dropout pattern, something needs to change. That's where an underdeveloped skill, trying new things, comes into play. This episode, Kelly gives a few practical mental tips for plunging into a new activity that might just provide the motivational boost your routine needs.
2019-04-0615 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell11 (Interview) From Couch to Committed: A Running Love Story with Jesse Blondin-ArnupEvery fitness journey starts with a first step. This week, Kelly interviews 3-time Boston qualifier (and run commuter) Jesse Blondin about the story behind her marriage to marathons. Take a listen for tips on nurturing a motivating relationship with running that's built for the long haul.
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2019-03-2929 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell10 Exercise is Medicine - So What?The Exercise is Medicine movement may be accurate... but is it complete? This week I fill in the gaps about what prescriptive fitness is lacking to be an effective approach in the long run.
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2019-03-2229 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell09 Momentum's Secret Weapon - A Fresh Look at Self-ForgivenessSelf-compassion, self-forgiveness, self-acceptance... these ideas are all the rage. On this week's episode, Dr. Kelly Doell puts a twist on one that will make you much more prepared for your next fitness setback.
2019-03-1513 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell08 (Interview) A High Performance Hangover: Learning Resilience in Retirement with Elisa KurylowiczEvery wonder about the legacy of a rigorous high performance culture on an elite athlete? Describing her journey as "fit to fat to fit", former Canadian World Cup medalist turned podcaster Elisa Kurylowicz describes the tumultuous evolution of her relationship with physical activity over her lifetime.
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2019-03-0823 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell07 Decoding Discipline: How to Finally Take Charge of Your Motivation to MoveFeeling like a slacker? This week, Dr. Kelly Doell somehow uses a lasagna metaphor to breakdown how our beliefs about discipline may be hurting the sustainability of our fitness routines. The good news is, all it takes is the question of the week to get you back on track.
2019-03-0120 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell06 Are We Too Hung Up On Habits?66 days... 21 days... which is it? It's hard to know exactly how long it takes to establish a healthy habit, but does the number really matter? This week, Kelly says no. Applying a coat of philosophy onto the research on habit formation, Kelly outlines how focusing on making movement mindless might just an obstacle to commitment rather than the solution.
2019-02-2226 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell05 Disrupt the RutRuts happen. In this short episode, Kelly preaches action with a simple mental exercise to get you back in the game. All it takes is an image and a plan. What will yours be?
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2019-02-1312 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell04 Finding Fitness that Fits - The Goldilocks Principle (First Four 4/4)In this episode, the last of the launch series called "The First Four", Dr. Kelly Doell gets back to basics by leaning on one of the most popular children's stories ever. The lesson? We need to stop judging ourselves for failing at fitness that simply doesn't fit us. How? By knowing exactly what our fitness tastes are in the first place.
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2019-02-0316 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell03 Fitness as a Relationship (First Four 3/4)Is it possible that we're TOO goal-oriented? In this episode, the third in HEA's kick-off series called "The First Four", Dr. Kelly Doell deconstructs the popular definition of fitness and proposes a unique perspective for your fitness journey. During the show, Kelly asks what your relationship status is and invites you to "make love, not war" with physical activity.
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2019-02-0320 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell02 Mindset Matters (First Four 2/4)In this episode, the second of the kick-off series "The First Four", Dr. Kelly Doell details the power of mindset and why it matters to the sustainability of your fitness routine. In the show, Kelly describes the link between our mindset and the methods we take to get and stay active, and establishes the link between today's fitness culture and our mental approach to moving.
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2019-02-0313 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly Doell01 The Pain Pendulum (First Four 1/4)It's a pattern we're all familiar with. We stumble along in our fitness journey, swinging between painstaking discipline to activities that don't fit us and the painful shame, regret, and even self-loathing of yet another failed attempt to get and stay active. In this episode, the first of the launch series called "The First Four", motivation expert Dr. Kelly Doell lays out this pesky pattern, including its cultural origins, and a way to circumvent it going forward.
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2019-02-0315 minHappily Ever Active with Kelly DoellAbout Happily Ever ActiveIn this welcome episode, Dr. Kelly Doell describes the mission of Happily Ever Active and what you can expect from future episodes. You can follow the show on Instagram or on Facebook.
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