Longevity in Motion

Longevity in Motion

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Longevity in Motion episodes

  • The Mind–Body Loop: Why Mental Health Is the Missing Piece of Fitness Ep.14 - Dr. Queene
    Welcome back to Longevity in Motion, a content series from Progressive Motion exploring how to move well, feel strong, and live with purpose.
    This is the final episode of the season.
    And we’re closing it out with a conversation that brings everything full circle, the mind, the body, and the space where real change actually happens.
    In this episode, we sit down with Coach Queenie (Coach Q), strength & conditioning coach and neuromuscular massage therapist at Progressive Motion, whose work bridges physical therapy, long-term strength, and nervous system regulation.
    Coach Q shares how her journey from a life-altering accident at 14 to powerlifting shaped her philosophy of elevating your physical through your mental, and why mindset is often the true limiter in training, recovery, and life.
    In this episode, we explore:
    - The mind-body loop and why mental health is the missing piece of fitness
    - How fear, doubt, and “am I even capable?” quietly block progress
    - The impact of inherited beliefs around food, bodies, and worth
    - Why the language you use with yourself shapes how you move and heal
    - How grace (not discipline) creates consistency
    - Simple, actionable ways to start rebuilding trust with your body (five minutes at a time)
    - What it looks like when mindset and movement finally come into sync: peace, regulation, and less pain
    This conversation isn’t about pushing harder or fixing yourself.
    It’s about awareness, compassion, and learning how to support your system, mentally and physically, for the long run.
    Thank you for moving through this season with us.
    We’ll be back, but for now, this one is worth sitting with!
    19 min
  • The New Injury Era: What Changed Inside the Body After 2020 | Ep.13 | Dr.Josh & Dr.Joey
    Welcome back to Longevity in Motion, a content series from Progressive Motion exploring what it takes to move well, feel strong, and sustain performance for the long haul.
    This episode is Part 2 of our New Injury Era series, where we continue the conversation on why athletes are breaking down faster since 2020 and how recovery, diagnostics, and rehab must evolve to meet today’s demands.
    Joining us again are Dr. Joey, Dr. Josh, and special guest Dr. Mansour, a naturopathic doctor specializing in integrative medicine, regenerative therapies, environmental medicine, and performance optimization.
    In this episode, we explore:
    Why muscle tears, tendon ruptures, and non-contact injuries have surged since the pandemic
    How post-viral stress may impact collagen integrity, tissue quality, and recovery capacity
    The role of the nervous system, immune system, and autonomics in injury risk
    Why load alone does not explain today’s injury patterns
    Early warning signs clinicians and athletes should not ignore
    How tools like musculoskeletal ultrasound, HRV tracking, and neurologic screening can detect issues before breakdown
    When “less is more” in rehab and why recovery must be individualized
    Dr. Mansour shares emerging research and clinical observations on post-viral effects, systemic inflammation, hypermobility, and connective tissue vulnerability, while Dr. Joey and Dr. Josh connect these insights back to movement efficiency, breathing mechanics, autonomic regulation, and practical rehab strategies.
    This episode is not about fear or blame. It is about asking better questions, expanding the performance lens, and recognizing that modern athletes are operating in a very different physiological environment than they were even a few years ago.
    If you work with athletes, train at a high level, or care about longevity in performance, this conversation offers a critical perspective on where recovery and rehab are headed next.
    👉 Watch Part 1: The New Injury Era: Why Athletes Are Breaking Down Faster
    📅 New episodes drop biweekly
    📖 Weekly articles available through Progressive Motion
    36 min
  • The New Injury Era: Why Athletes Are Breaking Down Faster (and How Recovery Needs to Evolve) | Ep. 12 - Dr. Josh & Dr.Joey
    In this episode of Longevity in Motion, the Progressive Motion team sits down to unpack a question many athletes, coaches, and clinicians are asking right now:
    Why are bodies breaking down faster than ever, even when people are training harder and “doing everything right”?
    Dr. Joey, Dr. Josh Morali, and Dr. Mansour explore what they call the new injury era and why the old standards of care are no longer enough in a post-pandemic world.
    Together, they discuss how performance today is less about pushing harder and more about resilience, recovery capacity, and understanding the full system that drives health and breakdown.
    In this episode, we cover:
    Why performance in today’s world is really about resilience
    The difference between injury prevention and injury mitigation
    Why recovery needs to evolve beyond traditional physical therapy models
    How the pandemic changed immune, hormonal, and connective tissue health
    Why modern athletes are carrying a “fuller stress bucket” than ever
    The limits of insurance-based sick care and fast-paced treatment models
    Clinician burnout and why meaningful care requires more time and trust
    Overlooked contributors to injury, including environmental toxins, mold, and chemical exposure
    What true holistic, multidisciplinary performance care looks like in practice
    This conversation emphasizes the importance of connecting the dots between systems like the nervous system, immune health, biomechanics, environment, and behavior, while keeping the human being at the center of care.
    This is Part 1 of a deeper conversation. In the next episode, the team continues into diagnostic tools, recovery strategies, and how athletes and high performers can adapt to this new landscape.
    🎧 Longevity in Motion is the podcast by Progressive Motion exploring movement, strength, and mindset for a lifetime of performance and wellness.
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    38 min
  • Training for Longevity: The Artist Playbook for Sustainable Performance | Longevity in Motion | Ep. 11 - Dr. Matt
    What does it actually take to keep performing at a high level as you get older, without breaking down?
    In this episode of Longevity in Motion, we sit down with Dr. Matt, physical therapist at Progressive Motion and specialist in working with high performers and artist athletes, to talk about longevity as a skill and how performers can train for a longer, healthier career.
    Dr. Matt shares his own background as a breaker (breakdancer) with 15+ years of experience and explains why the goal is not just to “stay loose” or stretch aches away, but to build the habits that help you keep doing what you love for years longer than you think is possible.
    In this episode, we cover:
    What “longevity as a skill” really means for performers
    What an artist athlete is and why it matters
    How Dr. Matt’s training evolved from stretching to strength and recovery
    What a well rounded longevity program should include (skill work, strength, mobility, endurance)
    How strength training supports performance without taking away from the art
    How to structure training when there is no true “off season”
    The biggest habits that shorten careers (and the habits that extend them)
    Why mobility matters and how one joint can create problems somewhere else
    The role of sleep and recovery in sustainable performance
    How to build a routine even with limited time, budget, or structure
    If you are a dancer, performer, artist athlete, or coach, this is your playbook for training smarter and staying in the game longer.
    🎧 Longevity in Motion is the podcast by Progressive Motion exploring movement, strength, and mindset for a lifetime of performance and wellness.
    👉 Subscribe for more episodes on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major podcast platforms.
    17 min
  • The Silent Burnout: When High Functioning Becomes a High Cost | Ep.10 - Dr. Queene

    In today’s episode, we sit down with Coach Queene — strength & conditioning coach, neuromuscular massage therapist, and an advocate for mental well-being — to talk about a topic many people struggle with but rarely discuss openly: the silent burnout that hides behind high functioning.

    Coach Q shares her personal experience with high-functioning depression and anxiety, how it showed up in her life despite being outwardly “successful,” and why so many high performers unknowingly live in survival mode. She also breaks down how stress, purpose, movement, and community all intertwine, and how small shifts in awareness can help you reclaim rest, presence, and true peace.

     

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    What high-functioning depression and anxiety really look like

    Why burnout can be easy to miss — even for the people closest to you

    How performance, productivity, and self-worth become tangled

    The mindset shifts needed to move from survival mode to intention

    How Coach Q incorporates emotional check-ins into her coaching

    Simple tools for grounding, rest, and reconnecting with yourself

    Why rest is productive — and how to practice it without guilt

     

    This is a powerful conversation for anyone who carries a lot, performs well under pressure, or feels like they've been “fine” on the outside while struggling internally. Coach Q offers a grounded, compassionate perspective on mental health and what thriving can truly look like.

     

    🎧 New episodes of Longevity in Motion release biweekly, with weekly articles diving deeper into movement, mindset, and long-term well-being.


     

    25 min
  • The Overlooked Athlete: Redefining Performance for Artists| Ep. 9 - Dr.Matt
    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Matt, a physical therapist and lifelong dancer, to discuss the overlooked athlete—performers, dancers, aerialists, and movement artists whose physical demands often rival traditional sports, yet whose recovery needs are frequently misunderstood or minimized.
    Together, we unpack what it truly means to be an artist athlete, why this label matters, and how the blend of art and sport creates unique challenges around injury, rehab, mobility, and long-term performance. Dr. Matt shares insights from 15+ years as a breakdancer, the injuries that shaped his path into physical therapy, and how redefining performance for artists can unlock both creative longevity and physical resilience.
    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Why dancers and performers deserve to be viewed — and trained — as athletes
    • The biggest misconceptions about recovery in the performing arts
    • The most common injuries in artist athletes (and what causes them)
    • How strength training and structured variation can extend creative careers
    • The mindset shifts artists need to sustain long-term movement
    • Why education, access, and the right PT support are pivotal for longevity
    If you're a dancer, performer, coach, or someone who blends creativity with athleticism, this conversation will give you a deeper understanding of your body, your training, and the support systems that help you perform at your best — for years to come.
    🎧 Longevity in Motion is the podcast by Progressive Motion exploring movement, strength, and mindset for a lifetime of performance and wellness.
    👉 Subscribe for more episodes on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major podcast platforms.
    19 min
  • Designing for Growth: The Future of Progressive Motion | Ep. 8 - Dr. Josh & Dr.Joey
    In this episode, co-founders Dr. Josh and Dr. Joey share how PM is designing for growth: from launching a brick-and-mortar home base and a gym membership model, to redefining physical therapy as a continuum of care, not a “fix-me” moment. We dig into communicating a new category, scaling culture (think Nike brand energy + Ritz-Carlton client experience), building systems that last, and keeping the human feeling of our product front and center.
    What you’ll learn:
    Why PM is reframing physical therapy as a lifestyle and empowerment model
    How a membership + 1:1 services ecosystem sustains the business and community
    The hardest part of category creation: clear messaging for “old” and “new” PT mindsets
    How to scale culture, client experience, and autonomy without losing the soul
    The tools behind the scenes: Gantt sheets, leadership books (e.g., Rare Leadership), weekly check-ins
    PM’s long-term “hope dealer” legacy, and why feeling matters as much as outcomes
    As Progressive Motion enters its next chapter, this conversation reminds us that growth isn’t just about scaling a business. It’s about deepening impact. From redefining physical therapy to building systems and spaces that nurture people, Dr. Josh and Dr. Joey are designing a future rooted in purpose, connection, and hope. Because when movement becomes a lifestyle and leadership comes from within, the ripple effect reaches far beyond the walls of the gym.
    🎧 Longevity in Motion is the podcast by Progressive Motion exploring movement, strength, and mindset for a lifetime of performance and wellness.
    👉 Subscribe for more episodes on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major podcast platforms.
    28 min
  • Leading from Within: Building Better Systems & Stronger Teams | Ep. 7 - Dr. Josh & Dr.Joey
    In this episode, Dr. Joey and Dr. Josh, Progressive Motion’s founders and coaches, discuss leadership from both sides: what it means to lead others and what it takes to lead yourself.
    They reflect on:
    💡 How their definition of leadership evolved as PM grew
    ⚖️ The balance between freedom, accountability, and culture
    🧭 Lessons learned from early mistakes and growing a team
    🔁 Why systems and structure are the backbone of sustainable leadership
    ❤️ How emotional awareness, consistency, and self-work shape how they show up every day
    If you’re a coach, leader, or entrepreneur building something bigger than yourself, this conversation is full of hard-earned lessons you can apply to your own journey.
    This is a candid look at the behind-the-scenes of Progressive Motion’s growth, with practical takeaways for anyone building a business, leading a team, or thinking about scale.
    🎧 Longevity in Motion is the podcast by Progressive Motion exploring movement, strength, and mindset for a lifetime of performance and wellness.
    👉 Subscribe for more episodes on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major podcast platforms.
    28 min
  • How Progressive Motion Built Systems for Growth | Ep. 6 - Dr. Josh & Dr.Joey
    In this episode of Longevity in Motion, co-founders Dr. Joey and Dr. Josh pull back the curtain on the early days of Progressive Motion—and the hard lessons they learned about running a business without systems.
    From forgetting to pay rent, to tracking profit by looking at the bank account, to eventually building culture codes, SOPs, and check-ins—they share how they transitioned from “winging it” to building a sustainable company that could scale.
    You’ll hear:
    ✅ The reality of running a clinic with zero systems in place
    ✅ How hiring coaches (and eventually working with Young Han) shifted their approach
    ✅ The impact of creating a culture code that still guides their business today
    ✅ Why standard operating procedures (SOPs) and check-ins transformed their team
    ✅ How to know when it’s time to bring in outside support to scale
    ✅ The difference between being good leaders vs. becoming strong managers
    This is a candid look at the behind-the-scenes of Progressive Motion’s growth, with practical takeaways for anyone building a business, leading a team, or thinking about scale.
    🎧 Longevity in Motion is the podcast by Progressive Motion exploring movement, strength, and mindset for a lifetime of performance and wellness.
    👉 Subscribe for more episodes on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major podcast platforms.
    31 min
  • Reset & Recharge: Practical Tools to Recenter Your Body Before Training| Ep. 5 - Dr.Bryan
    In this episode of Longevity in Motion, we sit down with Dr. Bryan Mai, physical therapist and coach at Progressive Motion, to dive into the power of resets, breathwork, and posture for long-term performance.
    Bryan explains why “resetting” your body before training is essential—not just for recovery, but for building resilience and avoiding overload.
    You’ll learn:
    Why stacking stress without resets leads to pain and breakdown
    How breathwork primes your nervous system for better performance
    Simple reset routines anyone can integrate before workouts
    The role of posture and awareness in finding your strongest, most efficient alignment
    Practical drills like 90/90 breathing, hamstring engagement, and box breathing
    How to shift between “fight or flight” and “rest and digest” states for recovery
    This episode is packed with actionable tools for athletes, busy professionals, and anyone wanting to move better, recover faster, and train smarter.
    💡 Whether you’re rehabbing, training, or just trying to feel better in your body, these resets are the missing link.
    👉 Tune in now and start building a body that lasts.
    🎧 Available on YouTube, Simplecast, and all major podcast platforms.
    22 min

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Longevity in Motion is a podcast exploring the pursuit of long-term health and performance. Hosted by the coaches at Progressive Motion, each episode offers thoughtful conversations at the…