Podcast Episodes

Parenting a Spicy Child? How to Use Movement to Find Calm and Connection

Episode 192

What does it mean to raise — or be — a “spicy one”? In this deeply honest and energizing conversation, Katy Bowman and author Mary Van Geffen unpack what it’s like to parent strong-willed, big-feelin…

Published on 7 hours ago

How To Solve The "I Don't Have Time To Exercise" Problem

Episode 191

I don’t have time to exercise.” Sound familiar? In this episode, Katy Bowman talks with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Diana Hill about one of the most common barriers to movement—and why it’s …

Published on 3 weeks ago

Want to Stay Strong as You Age? Add Speed to What You Already Do

Episode 190

As we age, maintaining muscle power—not just strength—is key to staying independent, quick, and injury-free. In this episode, Katy and Jeannette explain the difference between strength and power, and…

Published on 1 month ago

Exercise Pills Explained: Hope or Hype?

Episode 189

Katy Bowman and Jeannette Loram dig into the science—and the hype—around so-called “exercise pills.” They unpack what these drugs do at the molecular level, what they can—and can’t—mimic about exerci…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exercise and Strong Skin: Are Calluses a Problem or Essential for Strength?

Episode 188

Katy Bowman and Jeannette Loram explore skin strength, focusing on what a callus is, how calluses form on the hands and feet, and how it affects circulation. They also discuss the pros and cons of ca…

Published on 2 months ago

Diabetes and Exercise: How Exactly Muscle Movement Manages Blood Sugar

Episode 187

In this episode, Katy Bowman and Jeannette Loram dive into the fascinating relationship between blood sugar, diet, and movement. They unpack how the body regulates blood sugar, what happens when this…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Can Exercise Fix Aging Eyes?

Episode 186

Neuro-optometrist Dr. Appelbaum breaks down the crucial difference between eyesight—what you can see—and vision—how your brain interprets what you see and turns it into action. Together, they explore…

Published on 3 months ago

What to Do When Rucking Or Carrying Heavy Loads Hurts

Episode 185

Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk about rucking—walking with weight on your back—and other modes of carrying. They touch on the evolutionary history of carrying, carrying in…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dynamic Wardrobes: How Clothes Can Restrict, Encourage or Stabilize Movement

Episode 184

How you get dressed might be impacting the way that you move or the movement choices you are able to make. 

Katy Bowman and Jeannette Loram highlight how stiff or excessively baggy clothing might be ‘…

Published on 4 months ago

All About Eccentric Exercise: Get Stronger Doing Half Of An Exercise

Episode 183

If you have heard about eccentric exercise but are unsure of the benefits, what it is or how to do it, this episode is your primer! 

Eccentric muscle contractions generate more force with less energy …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago