Welcome to the PHIT Society Podcast, a place where we all phit. Each week we record an impactful conversation exploring a more human side of fitness, health, and wellness. This week, we are chatting with Kelly McGonigal. Kelly is a health psychologist who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection. She is the best-selling author of The Willpower Instinct and The Upside of Stress. Her latest book, The Joy of Movement, explores why physical exercise is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. We chat about the power of exercise to enhance our feelings of joy, to build our mental and emotional strength, and to increase our capacity to hope. you can find Kelly at @kellymariemcgonigal on Instagram and http://kellymcgonigal.com/.