Episode 109. In this episode, I (Kate Kavanaugh) reflect on my personal journey with movement from a practical and philosophical standpoint all while weaving it into some of the bigger themes that we’ve been exploring on the podcast around how we move resources to our bodies and how that itself changes our movement. I start out with some historical context of movement and resources, the impact of sedentarism on our bodies, and the concept of shifting baselines in understanding how our bodies work. I share my experience with chronic illness and how movement has been a source of strength and resilience and how I’ve navigated continuing to move even, and especially, when it feels really hard. This is about the transformative power of physical activity–mentally, physically, and socially. I talk about my movement why–including health, aging, enjoyment, and, yes, even vanity. I talk a little about my home gym, scaling movement, and some tips for making yourself move when it feels hard. It’s a lot of fun, it’s thoughtful, a little heavy at times, but we can carry the load together!

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Resources Mentioned:

On Muscle: The Stuff that Moves Us and Why It Matters by Bonnie Tsui

Lizette Pompa

Steph Rose, Phase 6

Ben Bruno

Kara Duval, Range

Dr. Susie Spurlock, Supple Strength

Best of Movement Focused Episodes:

Episode 94: An Ecology of Movement with Katy Bowman 

Episode 68: One Foot in Front of the Other with Kate Kavanaugh

Episode 77: Our Relationship to Resources with Kate Kavanaugh

Episode 54: Staying Human is the Greatest Skill with Daniel Vitalis

Episode 22: Building Strength from the Inside Out with Ashleigh VanHouten

Episode 2: The Strenuous Life with Ed Roberson

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