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Mentioned in 12 episodes
The Joy of Movement
How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage
Book • 2019
In 'The Joy of Movement,' Kelly McGonigal draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology to show how movement is intertwined with basic human joys such as self-expression, social connection, and mastery.
The book highlights stories of people who have found fulfillment and belonging through various forms of exercise, from running and walking to dancing and weightlifting.
It illustrates how movement can create happiness, meaning, and connection, and serves as a powerful antidote to modern mental health issues.
McGonigal also explores topics like the runner's high, exercise addiction, the impact of music on workouts, and the benefits of exercising outdoors, emphasizing the role of movement in our happiness and humanity.
The book highlights stories of people who have found fulfillment and belonging through various forms of exercise, from running and walking to dancing and weightlifting.
It illustrates how movement can create happiness, meaning, and connection, and serves as a powerful antidote to modern mental health issues.
McGonigal also explores topics like the runner's high, exercise addiction, the impact of music on workouts, and the benefits of exercising outdoors, emphasizing the role of movement in our happiness and humanity.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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's latest book, focusing on the benefits of exercise for happiness and well-being.


Matt Abrahams


Kelly McGonigal

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183. Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
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as Kelly's latest book, focusing on the benefits of exercise for happiness and well-being.


Matt Abrahams

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69. Feeling Nervous? How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
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during a discussion about attentional flexibility and the power of focusing on sensations during movement.


Katy Bowman

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TMHS 879: The Real Reasons We Struggle To Exercise & How To Fix It TODAY – With Katy Bowman & Dr. Diana Hill
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as her most recent book, discussing how to approach movement with sanity.


Dan Harris

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How to Create an Exercise Habit Without Driving Yourself Nuts | Kelly McGonigal
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as one of 

's books.


Rangan Chatterjee


Kelly McGonigal

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Discover the Joy of Movement with Dr Kelly McGonigal #109
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as her most recent book, discussing the connection between movement, happiness, hope, connection, and courage.


Rangan Chatterjee

18 snips
How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection and Courage with Dr Kelly McGonigal (Re-Release) #352
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as the author's newest book, focusing on movement and its impact on well-being.


Jordan Harbinger

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374: Kelly McGonigal | The Upside of Stress
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as her latest work, exploring movement as an antidote to modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.


Rich Roll

Kelly McGonigal Wants You To Fall In Love With Movement
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as a book about how movement is a tool for joy, resilience, and connection.


Brian Johnson

The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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as a source of research on the effects of music on athletic performance.


Keith Rabois

How Rich Guys Stay Fit, Heart Rate Recovery, Resting Heart Rate Tracking, Heart Rate Variability, Cold Soak Temperatures, Little-Known Pre-Sleep Supplements & Much More With Keith Rabois.
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as her newest book.


Kevin Rose

Kelly McGonigal, Author of The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage (#37)
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as the author's new book exploring the impacts of physical activity on mental health.


Brett McKay

#589: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage
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as the author's latest book, exploring the benefits of physical exercise.


Lewis Howes

1006 The Positive Side of Stress & Science of Self-Control w/Kelly McGonigal
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as the author's newest book, discussed throughout the podcast.


Michelle McQuaid

Are You Moving Enough To Build Hope Molecules? with Kelly McGonigal
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as a book that benefited her.

Jill Stoddard

387. How To Change with Katy Milkman Rerelease