Are your “exercise rules” helping or hindering your joy, vitality, and overall well-being? I’m your host Sonya Looney, and in this transformative episode of Grow the Good, I sat down with renowned movement experts Katy Bowman and Diana Hill to challenge traditional fitness narratives. Together, we explore how rigid identities around exercise can limit our potential and discuss practical strategies for creating a more flexible, joyful, and values-driven relationship with movement.

You’ll gain powerful insights into the psychological and biomechanical aspects of exercise, learn how to redefine what counts as movement, and explore how to break free from compulsive fitness habits. This conversation will inspire you to integrate playful, practical, and nourishing forms of exercise into everyday life, enhancing both your mental health and physical vitality.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why rigid exercise rules and athlete identities can become restrictive
• How redefining movement to align with personal values increases joy and consistency
• Practical tips to transform daily activities into meaningful exercise
• Ways to overcome compulsive exercise habits and foster flexible routines
• The role of values-driven mindfulness in creating a healthier relationship with physical activity

Listen now to discover how embracing flexible movement can enhance your health, happiness, and connection to your body.

LINKS

• Learn more about Dr. Diana Hill
• Connect with Katy Bowman on Instagram
• Healthy Striving and Psychological Flexibility with Dr. Diana Hill
• How to Apply Effort, Energy, and Values to Thrive with Sonya and Dr. Diana Hill
• Nurturing Self-Compassion with ACT Psychologist, Dr. Diana Hill

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The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.