The Healthy Moving Podcast

By Jen Hoffman, Certified Yoga Teacher, Restorative Exercise Specialist™-Cer

What's The Healthy Moving Podcast about?

The Healthy Moving Podcast is a show dedicated to revolutionizing your idea of exercise and fitness. Hosted by certified yoga instructor, Restorative Exercise Specialist™-Certified Personal Trainer and healthy moving enthusiast, Jen Hoffman of StayAtHomeYoga.com, this show makes the teachings of yoga and Restorative Exercise™ accessible to everyone. When you weave healthy movement into the fabric of your day, you get so much more than weight loss. You reduce aches and pains, increase your energy, decrease your stress and you feel better!

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The Healthy Moving Podcast episodes:

01.03.2017
53: Stress - The Silent Killer
If you felt like 2016 was one heartbreak after another, and you want to rise to the challenges facing our world in the new year, then start here. Start by learning how to better cope with your stress. Stress is...
11.20.2016
52: You’re Not Too Late: How to Have a Healthy Holiday Season
The Holiday Season is upon us, and your calendar and to do list are filling up. You are probably thinking you don’t have time to worry about your health and wellness right now. But, I want to convince you otherwise....
11.02.2016
BONUS: Join the #PeaceArmy
Every major religion and faith tradition teach about the power of collective prayer and meditation. And many scientific studies confirm not only the positive effects of these practices on the practitioners, but also on the communities they inhabit. (Yes, collective...
11.02.2016
50: Movement in the {Homeschool} Classroom and Beyond
When I was in school, learning and movement were separate parts of the day. Movement happened primarily on the playground. In classrooms, we were taught to sit still and pay attention. But, a growing body of research is showing the...
09.25.2016
49: Strong Enough to Surrender
So often in our culture the word surrender is associated with weakness. In this episode, I’m talking about a kind of surrender that requires incredible strength. If life feels particularly challenging in your world right now, join me to learn...
09.16.2016
48: All About Squatty Potty
Today I'm chatting with Shark Tank Alumnus and Squatty Potty creator, Bobby Edwards. We cover everything from the viral unicorn video to the many benefits of squatting.
08.30.2016
47: Invest in Your Future Health
Today I’ve got some investment advice for you. Don’t worry, I’m not recommending any stocks or bonds. I do have some ideas about things you can do today to help promote your health and wellness for years to come. Plus,...
08.25.2016
46: There Are No Shortcuts
This episode is about the difficult and challenging seasons of life. I’ve got a hard truth for you. But don’t worry, I’m serving it with a generous portion of hope and encouragement, too.
08.18.2016
45: You Are Not the Problem
Guilt and shame keep us from achieving our goals. They widen the gap between our resolve and our results. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple truth that will set you free...you are not the problem!
08.09.2016
44: Stress and the Body: A Two-Way Street
Don't worry. This isn't another show warning you about the effects of stress on your body. Today, Lauren Gaggioli joins me to talk about how we can use our bodies to ease our stress. And, I'm sharing one of my...
08.03.2016
43: How to Help Others
When you love or care about someone, it’s only natural that you want them to be their healthiest. But, sometimes our efforts to support them on that journey make things worse. This episode is all about how to compassionately and...
07.26.2016
42: Normal or Common?
Many women have pelvic floor or core dysfunction after giving birth. And, lots adults begin to have aches and pains as the years go by. These things are normal, right? Maybe not...that’s what today’s show is all about. Plus,...
07.20.2016
41: Is Pokemon Go Healthy
Pokemon Go is sweeping the nation. It’s motivating people to get out a move, but is it healthy? I’m sharing the pros and cons of this new game in today’s episode. I’m also joined by a member of the Healthy...
07.12.2016
40: A Pain in the Neck
This episode is all about neck and shoulder tension. If you ever experience a literal pain in the neck, I have three little known tips for easing your discomfort.
07.05.2016
39: Control Versus Power
I have bad news. You can’t control your health (or anything in life, really). You can do all the “right things” and still get sick or injured. Does that mean you should give up? Absolutely not. If you’ve struggled to...
06.28.2016
38: Kids and Body Image
Positive body image is a huge topic for me and focus in my work. So, women often ask me about how to help instill a positive body image in their kids. That is what today’s show is all about!
06.22.2016
37: When Bad Things Happen
When bad things happen, we naturally feel a combination of fear, sadness and anger. In this episode, I'm sharing my self care strategies for dealing with these emotions in a way that helps me to be an ambassador or love.
05.13.2016
36: The Blessing of Limits
We’ve all heard stories of people who are able to grow something amazing out of adversity. And those stories give us hope and encouragement. But, if we are to embrace our own inner “overcomer,” we have to dig in and...
05.03.2016
35: You DON'T Need A Vacation
Today show is all about vacations. It's already May and the unofficial start to summer is later this month. So I thought it was a good time to talk about that burning desire you have to get away from it all! But I'm...
01.31.2016
34: The Problem with Exercise
You’ve heard of the real food movement? Today’s show is about real movement, and it’s processed cousin...exercise. If you have struggled to make regular exercise a part of your life, this episode is for you!
01.23.2016
33: How to Love Your Body
In this episode I’m sharing stories about a teenage crush and no makeup selfies, all to help improve your body image! If you struggle to see the beauty of your curves, your post-baby belly, your wrinkles or your gray hairs...this...
12.30.2015
32: The Problem With Your Weight
Don’t set a resolution to lose weight this year! In today’s show, I’m leading you off the scale and into your body to improve your health and body image!
10.17.2015
31: Don't Go To Extremes
While there are a million voices in the health and fitness industry, there are just two primary messages being preached. And I think they are both wrong. In this episode, I’m telling you why, and giving you my own take...
10.12.2015
30: Simple Self-Care Routine
Today I’m sharing a simple self-care routine to keep you from sliding downhill these last few months of the year. Join me so you can finish this year strong and head into 2016 feeling amazing!
08.30.2015
29: How to Trust Your Feelings
Focus on improving how you FEEL not how you LOOK. It sounds good, but can you really trust your feelings to help you make healthy choices? In this episode, I’m going to show you how to let your feelings guide...
08.08.2015
28: The Dynamic Workstation
How should you sit at the computer? Whether you do it for work, or for leisure, chances are, you log some hours behind the computer screen each week. In this episode, I’m going to inspire you to approach those hours...
07.14.2015
27: Easing Worry with Movement
Today we're talking worry. We all know stress effects our physical body. But, did you know you can use your body - and how you move it - to process and reduce worry. Plus, I'm answering a question about walking...
07.01.2015
26: Make a Mess
Today we are talking about the messy part of change. I’ve got encouragement for anyone who is in the phase where everything you own (or believe) is laid out in a huge mess before you. Plus, I’m answering a listener...
06.24.2015
25: New Year's Resolutions in July
If we start today, we can celebrate change on January 1st, instead of plan for it. Today’s show is all about heading into the New Year with momentum instead of resolve. Plus, I’m answering a listener question about beginning a...
06.19.2015
24: The Need for Self-Care
If you don't have a good self-care routine, you probably blame it on a lack of time. But, in this episode, I'll tell you what I think the problem really is. Plus, I'm answering a listener question about scoliosis.
05.28.2015
23: The Building Blocks - Alignment & Healthy Moving
This show is the third in a special series called “The Building Blocks,” where we look at the things we are doing all day long that sabotage our health, even if we regularly workout. Today we are looking at the...
05.21.2015
22: The Path To Transformation
Change can be overwhelming. Today we are talking about how to overcome that feeling and make progress toward our goals. Plus, I’m answering a listener question about the best position for sleep
05.05.2015
21: The Building Blocks - Pelvic Floor
There is nothing more frustrating than working hard on something only to have someone else come along and sabotage your effort. Well, when it comes to our health and wellness, we are often our own saboteurs. This show is the...
04.28.2015
20: Uncomfortable Transitions
Today, I’m sharing one of the necessary ingredients for transformation. You can’t change your health, or any aspect of your life without it, so don’t miss it! Plus, I’m answering a listener question about varicose veins and tension in the...
04.22.2015
19: Breaking the Body Shame Cycle
Today we are talking about how to break free from the shame of failure and experience growth and change!
04.08.2015
18: The Temptation to Quit
Today I’m peeling back the curtain and telling you about a personal struggle of mine and how a lesson a learned from my body is helping me to get through it! If you feel like giving up on a goal,...
03.31.2015
17: Be a Bigger Vessel
Most people begin a journey to improve their health because they want to be smaller. They want less – less weight, less stress, less pain. Today we’ll use your breath to show you that you actually want to be bigger!...
03.25.2015
16: The Building Blocks - Core
There is nothing more frustrating than working hard on something only to have someone else come along and sabotage your effort. Well, when it comes to our health and wellness, we are often our own saboteurs. This show is the...
03.17.2015
15: The Residue of Our Choices
It’s my birthday week, which always sends me into a reflective state. So today we’re talking about the big stuff that is really the little stuff – our choices – and their effects. Plus, I’m answering a listener question about...
03.10.2015
14: You Just Have to Pay Attention
We have a compartmentalization problem. We think we can get all of our movement done in 30 - 60 minute workouts. In this episode I'm talking about the problems that arise with this notion that we can compartmentalize our movement...
03.03.2015
13: The Patience Muscles
Today we’re chatting patience muscles! While you won’t find them in Gray’s anatomy, we all have them. If your patience muscles, like mine, can use some strengthening have a listen! Plus, I’m answering a listener question about insomnia and trouble...
02.24.2015
12: Mindset Month - Move In The Direction Of
Today we are wrapping up our “Mindset Month” series with a special edition of the Healthy Moving Podcast. We’re changing up our normal format to welcome one of the nation’s foremost yoga teachers, Judith Hanson Lasater to the show. She...
02.10.2015
11: Mindset Month - Heart Health
This is the second episode in a four-part series for “Mindset Month.” Today we are changing how we think about heart health, and looking at the limitations of traditional cardiovascular exercise. Plus, I’m answering a listener question about what to...
02.03.2015
10: Mindset Month - Start Forward-Thinking
This is the first of four episodes for “Mindset Month.” We are digging deep into our thoughts to pull out the weeds that keep us from reaching optimal health, and then planting the seeds for a flourishing thought garden. Today’s...
01.27.2015
09: Don't Believe Everything You Think
Today we are talking about the enemy of change – resistance! Plus, I’ll tell you how to overcome it. If you are feeling like change is hard and you are doomed to fail on all of your 2015 goals, this...
01.20.2015
08: The Difference Between Easy and Ease
Do you ever feel weighed down by the hard of life, like you’re facing a ton of resistance? It is so tempting to grab for easy when life gets hard, but we can’t improve our health or our life with...
01.06.2015
07: Only What Matters
Today I’m sharing three words that have the power to inform, not only your health choices, but all of your decisions. Plus, I’m answering a listener question about healthy moving for boosting the immune system and alleviating the symptoms of...
01.01.2015
06: The Move Along Episode
We're celebrating all the healthy moving we are going to do in the year ahead with a special show. Grab a rolled towel or yoga mat and get ready to move along!
12.30.2014
05: Your Healthiest Year Ever
Today I’m sharing a simple plan to help you make 2015 your healthiest year yet. Do these four easy steps this week to kick start your year! Plus, I’m answering a listener question about healthy moving for that mid-afternoon energy...
12.23.2014
04: Before and After Photos
What is the real problem with the before and after photos commonly used in health and fitness industry marketing? Today I'm sharing my thoughts. Plus, I've got help for chronically tight hamstrings.

What's The Healthy Moving Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Healthy Moving Podcast episodes:

53: Stress - The Silent Killer

52: You’re Not Too Late: How to Have a Healthy Holiday Season

BONUS: Join the #PeaceArmy

50: Movement in the {Homeschool} Classroom and Beyond

49: Strong Enough to Surrender

48: All About Squatty Potty

47: Invest in Your Future Health

46: There Are No Shortcuts

45: You Are Not the Problem

44: Stress and the Body: A Two-Way Street

43: How to Help Others

42: Normal or Common?

41: Is Pokemon Go Healthy

40: A Pain in the Neck

39: Control Versus Power

38: Kids and Body Image

37: When Bad Things Happen

36: The Blessing of Limits

35: You DON'T Need A Vacation

34: The Problem with Exercise

33: How to Love Your Body

32: The Problem With Your Weight

31: Don't Go To Extremes

30: Simple Self-Care Routine

29: How to Trust Your Feelings

28: The Dynamic Workstation

27: Easing Worry with Movement

26: Make a Mess

25: New Year's Resolutions in July

24: The Need for Self-Care

23: The Building Blocks - Alignment & Healthy Moving

22: The Path To Transformation

21: The Building Blocks - Pelvic Floor

20: Uncomfortable Transitions

19: Breaking the Body Shame Cycle

18: The Temptation to Quit

17: Be a Bigger Vessel

16: The Building Blocks - Core

15: The Residue of Our Choices

14: You Just Have to Pay Attention

13: The Patience Muscles

12: Mindset Month - Move In The Direction Of

11: Mindset Month - Heart Health

10: Mindset Month - Start Forward-Thinking

09: Don't Believe Everything You Think

08: The Difference Between Easy and Ease

07: Only What Matters

06: The Move Along Episode

05: Your Healthiest Year Ever

04: Before and After Photos