Your body has been tracking your stress levels for years. The question is whether you've been listening.

Because maybe your body has been signalling something for months, and just by adding data you can take a closer look?

This episode explores the science behind heart rate variability, what it really means to recover (and it's not necessarily the same as resting), and why midlife women in particular are carrying a stress load that's rarely made visible. 

Sophia Hodges brings together HRV tracking, nervous system health, and the kind of honest, practical conversation about energy management that's needed by many.

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You’re not lazy. Your body is just very, very good at finding the easy route.

There are micro movements your body has been doing for you without asking permission, and it’s steadily costing you more than you realise.

In this episode, I shine a light on the micro movement habits most of us have built without noticing; the small, repeated ways we offload effort from our bodies every day. 

Some are the body’s clever workarounds. Some are old fear in comfortable clothes. All of them are worth noticing, because once you see them, you get to choose. 

There’s also a movement to try: a simple single-leg balance sequence that builds the kind of everyday confidence your body is asking for.

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What if the diagnosis you were most afraid of turned out to be the thing that changed how you move, for the better? Osteoporosis is often presented as a reason to slow down, to be careful, to wrap yourself in cotton wool. But what if that instinct is actually one of the worst things you can do?

In this episode, I’m joined by Alison Crouch; movement specialist, Pilates teacher and someone living and thriving with a severe osteoporosis diagnosis.  

We get into what bone density really means, why your DEXA scan results are information rather than a verdict, and what the research actually says about impact, strength training and bone health in midlife. 

Whether you’ve had a diagnosis, you’re somewhere on the osteopenia spectrum, or you simply want to understand how to move in ways that support your bones for the long term, this one is for you.

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There’s a longevity test that scores how you get up from the floor, and it’s putting people off the very movement that could change their lives. 

But what if the score isn’t the point? What if the variety of how you get up, and simply doing it at all, matters far more than hitting a perfect ten?

In this Make Movement Matter Mini, we’re digging into floor sitting, get-ups, and what your body might be trying to tell you when it comes to midlife mobility, and why building that habit now could be one of the most important things you do for your future self.

Join me on Wednesday 8th April for my workshop -Reclaiming the ground - A free, interactive movement workshop. Sign-up here: https://movewith.reclaimmovement.co.uk/reclaiming-the-ground-workshop

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At 65, she paddled into the Canadian wilderness alone.There was no phone signal, no quick way out.Just a canoe, a tent, and everything she needed on her back.

But this episode isn’t only about an adventure in the wilderness.

It’s about the years leading up to that moment - the spark that began when Sheila first saw another woman heading out alone, the doubts and ageist comments that almost convinced her it wasn’t for her, and the quiet decision that she didn’t want to reach the end of life wondering what if.

We talk about what it actually took to prepare for a solo backcountry canoe trip, what it felt like spending days without seeing another human being, and the shift that happened when she came home.

The real story is what the expedition revealed about confidence, capability, and the narratives we absorb about ageing.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “maybe I’m too old for that now”… this conversation will make you pause for thought.

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We talk about future adventures as if they’re guaranteed.

But if our capability isn’t, we need to start thinking about that today. 

In this mini episode, I unpack some everyday movements that can determine whether we stay capable of adventure, and why they need to be rehearsed long before the trip is booked.

What does a ‘travel body’ really require?Which abilities can fade in modern life?And how do you build them naturally, without living in the gym?

And as ever, because it’s a mini, I get you moving in one of those ways.

If you care about staying able, not just staying active, this episode will get you thinking about what you’re building now… and what it’s building you for.

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What if your pain isn’t just physical?

In this week’s episode, fascia specialist and somatic coach Amanda Ashy explains why our bodies often tell the truth long before our minds catch up.

We talk about:

• how fascia works as the body’s largest sensory organ
• why emotions and memories can become “held” in the tissue
• the subtle ways our posture adapts to protect us
• why frozen shoulders, tight hips or jaw tension can have emotional roots
• and how real change happens when we feel safe enough to release what we’ve been carrying

This is a conversation about the whole body — not just muscles and movement, but the emotional patterns woven through them.

If you’ve ever wondered why your pain keeps returning, why certain areas feel stuck, or why tears sometimes appear in bodywork sessions… this episode might land deeply.

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What if being active isn’t the whole story?

When I first started explaining natural movement, the same questions kept coming up — and they were exactly what I would have asked too.

“I’m active - surely I’m fine?”

“Isn’t moving just… moving?”

“What are the right things we should be doing?”

In this mini episode, I explore why it’s not just what you do, but the way you do it, and why variety might be the missing ingredient in your everyday life.

As always, I’ll guide you through a simple movement you can try straight away, so that by the end of this episode you don’t just think differently, you feel different.

Listen in and leave feeling curious, capable, and empowered to move with more intention.

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For this first conversation episode of 2026 on Make Movement Matter, I handed my host seat to my friend and fellow author Hilary Salzman, and let her ask the questions this time.

What followed was an honest, wide-ranging conversation about writing a book, finding your voice, and what it really looks like to create meaningful work alongside motherhood, midlife changes, and the realities of running a business.

We talk about:

• the shift from corporate life to work that feels deeply personal

• why authenticity can feel so uncomfortable, and is so necessary

• how vulnerability shows up in business (and where boundaries still matter)

• the impact of social media, visibility, and being seen

• the role of self-compassion when growth feels messy

• and why community support is often the quiet force behind big changes

This episode isn’t just about my book, it’s also about what happens when you stop self-editing, trust your message, and allow it to evolve - even when you’re not quite sure where it’s all leading.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to say something meaningful, but wondered whether it’s “enough” or whether now is the right time, this conversation might land closer to home than you expect.

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Make Movement Matter is back for 2026, and with it, a slightly new rhythm.

In this short solo episode, I share how and why the podcast is evolving, what consistency really looks like behind the scenes, and how this new format better fits better with my values around movement and life. 

I reflect on why we’re starting back later than usual this year, celebrate reaching Season 7 and starting the third year of the podcast. 

This re-introduction to the podcast is a chance to hear what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and an invitation to think about how small, doable choices around movement can start to make a difference over time.

Work with me in 2026

If the way I coach and integrate movement resonates with you, there are a few ways you can work with me in 2026 to bring more everyday movement into your life.

Everyday Minis offers short, practical movement breaks you can slot into daily life and is ideal if you want consistency without overwhelm.
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Happier Hips in 5 Steps is a gentle, self-paced mini course designed to help you build stronger, more mobile hips through everyday movement, without forcing, fixing, or overdoing it.

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Reclaim Everyday Ease, my signature live programme, begins on 19 January and is designed to help you build confidence, capability, and sustainable movement habits that support you for life. If you’d like to be the first to hear when doors open and receive an early-bird discount, you can join the waiting list, but please note that spaces are limited.

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You can also explore everything I offer, including my new website and refreshed Reclaim Movement branding, via the links in the show notes.

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