#352 How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection and Courage with Dr Kelly McGonigal (Re-Release)
This week, I\u2019ve decided to re-release an exceptional episode that first came out on this podcast over three years ago. My guest is Dr Kelly McGonigal. She's a Stanford psychologist, award winning science writer and the author of multiple international best-selling books, including her most recent, The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection and Courage.\n\xa0\nThis conversation is all about movement; why movement is essential for our brains, our bodies, and our relationships. We\u2019ve all heard how important movement is for our physical health but actually, in so many ways, I think we have undersold movement. Kelly shares some amazing insights and science about movement, which you may have never heard before.\n\xa0\nKelly 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.\n\xa0\nWe also emphasise that movement does not have to be hard. 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.\n\xa0\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 and inspiring. I hope you enjoy listening.\n\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Apple Podcasts\xa0https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore\xa0or\xa0https://fblm.supercast.com.\n\nThanks to our sponsors:\nhttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemore\nhttps://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore\n\nShow notes\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/352\n\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n\nHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.