Editor’s Note – Encore Release
As 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 Overview
In this encore episode of Movement Is My Constant, Rich Andoh explores how movement shapes the mind-body connection, mindset, and personal growth. He unpacks why morning routines set the tone for mental clarity, emotional regulation, and resilience, and he challenges the limitations of traditional education by advocating for experiential, embodied learning.

Rich explains why somatic awareness and kinetic intelligence are often overlooked, how attention and presence transform performance, and why educators must embody what they teach. He also offers practical advice for beginners looking to build body awareness and integrate movement into daily life.

Episode Highlights

• Morning routines as a foundation for clarity and focus
• Reframing frustration to unlock growth
• Movement as a tool for self-awareness and cognitive development
• Why direct, hands-on learning outperforms theory alone
• The role of educators in embodying their practices
• Attention, focus, and mindfulness in movement training
• The need for a unified framework for human movement studies
• Why physical experiences remain irreplaceable in a digital world
• Practical entry points for starting a movement practice

What You’ll Learn
✔️ How morning routines shape readiness and well-being
✔️ Why reframing frustration creates growth opportunities
✔️ The value of experiential learning in education and life
✔️ How mindfulness and attention refine movement skills
✔️ Simple practices to begin cultivating body awareness

Links & Resources
Follow Rich Andoh
Instagram: @hiddenbody.nl
Website: hiddenbody.nl

Follow Movement Is My Constant
Instagram: @movementismyconstant
All Episodes: movementismyconstant.com

Additional references:

Carol Dweck: Growth Mindset

Alia Crum: Empowering Mindsets to Optimize Health and Human Performance

✨ Your Takeaway?
What insight from Rich resonates most with you now? Share your reflections by tagging us on social media or leaving a review.

✨ Want to go deeper? Explore my mindfulness courses and 1:1 sessions at MiCa Mindfulness — designed to support caregivers, creatives, and mission-driven humans.

Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org

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