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We all know that exercise is good for us, but that doesn't always make it easy to do. Dr. Kelly McGonigal joins Dr. Hanson and Forrest to share some of the surprising benefits of activity, and how to find ease and joy in movement.\nAbout Our Guest: Dr. McGonigal is a health psychologist, lecturer at Stanford University, and award-winning science writer. \xa0She is the author of several wonderful books, including the international bestseller The Willpower Instinct, The Upside of Stress, and her newest book The Joy of Movement: How exercise helps us find happiness, hope, connection, and courage.\nToday we explore:\n\nHow movement draws us into social connection.\n\nThe lasting biological benefits of any movement practice.\n\nHow to access willpower and align with our values.\n\nFrom Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code\xa0BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need.\xa0\nHardwire lasting change into your mind and heart in just a few minutes a day \xa0with Dr. Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price!\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nConnect with the show:\n\nVisit us on the web\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nTimestamps:\n01:13: Movement as a cure for loneliness.\n12:48: How can movement help us express agency?\n18:40: Moving past blocks around exercise.\n23:31: Why is it that people tend to struggle with sticking with exercise, and what can we do about it?\n28:56: How can we work toward success?\n33:50: How can people work with their internal inhibitions related to movement?\n38:26: Bringing conscious movement to the rest of our day.\n43:33: A message to your younger self.