September 12, 2025

Ep. 79: Reimagining Movement as a Force for Physical, Neurological, and Emotional Vitality: a Conversation with Ryan Daniel Beck co-founder of bodyART

1 hour 27 minutes

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In this episode:

Aly sits down with Ryan, co-founder of bodyART, to unpack how dance, physical therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine weave together into a movement system designed for longevity. Ryan’s journey from performing with Beyoncé and the Step Up movies to reimagining rehabilitation protocols brings a refreshing perspective: what if exercise wasn’t about punishing the body but about sustaining it for a lifetime?

Together, Aly and Ryan dig into the difference between fitness culture’s “no pain, no gain” mindset and a physical therapy lens that views pain as valuable information rather than a badge of honor. Ryan explains why many people struggle to stick with rehab exercises and how bodyART reshapes that experience by blending prevention, psychology, and creativity.

Listeners will walk away with a renewed sense of what it means to train for life, not just for aesthetics.

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