Molly McNamee, aka “The Moving Therapist,” shares valuable insights on the benefits of home workouts and how to get started with minimal equipment, emphasizing a balanced approach to fitness and wellness.
We discuss the dangers of generalized fitness advice on social media and how to personalize your workouts for better results.
Tune in to learn the importance of understanding physical vs. mental anxiety, and how to create a healthier, more balanced approach to your fitness journey and mental well-being.
We talk about:
05:30 - Molly’s fitness journey focusing on managing anxiety through movement
13:00 - How Molly transitioned to being “The Moving Therapist”
21:00 - The dangers of overexercising with anxiety
24:00 - Starting with baby steps in daily activities and exercise
27:00 - The difference between mental and physical anxiety, and their symptoms
32:00 - How anxiety is impacted by various factors and why it’s often misunderstood
36:00 - The dangers of the wellness industry contributing to more anxiety
41:00 - Why you need an individualized approach for your wellness
52:00 - How to start working out from home and the recommended exercises and equipment
Questions answered in this episode:
- What are the dangers of generalized fitness advice on social media?
- What impact can intense exercise have on anxiety?
- What is the difference between physical and mental anxiety?
- How can you start a home workout routine with minimal equipment?
- What are some recommended exercises for joint support at home?
- How can a balanced approach to fitness and wellness improve mental and physical health?
- Why is it dangerous to tell people to just start exercising without guidance?
- What are some baby steps to incorporate more activity into daily life?
- How can physical symptoms indicate anxiety rather than just mental triggers?
- What are some signs that your anxiety might have a physical origin?
- How has the wellness industry contributed to anxiety for some people?
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