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One of the positives I\u2019m seeing during the current lockdown is many people\u2019s renewed appreciation for getting out, active and connected. Having to stay home is making us really value that small window in our days when we can step outside to exercise, interact with nature and say a (distanced) hello to people we pass on the street or in the park.\nFor that reason, I think you\u2019re going to love listening to my guest on this week\u2019s podcast. Kelly McGonigal is a US research psychologist, a lecturer at Stanford University and an author. Kelly and I talk about the importance of music for movement, and how moving with others can improve social connections and foster a sense of support and community. We discuss how going beyond what you think you\u2019re capable of \u2013\xa0whether that\u2019s an endurance event, lifting heavy weights or taking on an epic hike in nature \u2013 can provide a spiritual experience that changes the brain in positive ways.\nIf doesn\u2019t have to be hard, though. Kelly explains how even the simplest of movements provide an immediate reset for your mood and brain chemistry. And she shares ground-breaking new research that shows how repeatedly contracting any muscles, through continuous exercise, releases antidepressant substances called myokines that scientists have dubbed \u2018hope molecules\u2019.\nWhether you\u2019re someone who wants to move more but isn\u2019t sure where to start \u2013 or you\u2019re already a confirmed fitness fanatic \u2013\xa0I think you\u2019ll find this conversation uplifting.\nShow notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/109\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.