How your brain affects your movement
I know it’s been a little while since I’ve published a blog post and I assure you I have been using my time productively. I’ve been coaching classes, treating clients and learning more ways I can help people move, feel and sleep better.
Recently, I was a guest on Dr. Trish Murray’s Discover Health podcast. We talked about why I transitioned from financial services to health and fitness, what we do in my online Movement for Longevity classes, how to accelerate your improvement and more. Click here to listen to the podcast or read the transcript.
What do you do to keep moving and improving?
Hopefully, my questions cause you to reflect on your own thinking, relationships or choices. Maybe I even inspire you to make positive changes.
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Find joy where you are
Spending my days with Roli leads to a lot of useful lessons. Play hard, greet everyone with a smile and sleep as much as you can. He seems like a good role model without even trying. I might do pretty well if I decided to live like Roli. Unlike many of us, he lives in...
Commitment (by Trish)
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How’s that working for you?
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Expand your bubble
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Who’s in control?
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Do we really need…
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The best diet
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