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Ep. 28: The Experience of Movement vs Outcomes, How Movement Mimics Life: a Conversation with Kara Duval

Ep. 63: On the Power of Persistence

In This Episode:

Progress isn’t always a straight line—and sometimes it looks more like a scribble. In this episode of The Modern Body Podcast, Aly DiRoma urges us to redefine success in movement, wellness, and life. She shares why “little wins” deserve more of our attention than the elusive finish line, and how reframing so-called failures can shift the way we experience our bodies.

Through stories from her own practice and teaching, Aly illustrates why comparing ourselves to others—or even to past versions of ourselves—only gets in the way of growth. Instead, she encourages listeners to notice the quiet moments of progress, whether that’s feeling a new connection in your shoulder blades, taking an eight-minute class on a busy day, or realizing that sometimes rest is the best medicine.

Aly explores six practical ways to celebrate the messy, non-linear reality of progress.This episode offers a refreshing reminder: you don’t have to fix yourself—you just have to keep showing up.