In this episode from our archives, psychologist Kelly McGonigal dives into her book The Joy of Movement and practical steps on how to develop healthy habits.Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, and a leading expert in the new field of “science-help.” She is passionate about translating cutting-edge research from psychology, neuroscience, and medicine into practical strategies for health, happiness, and personal success. She is the author of The Joy of Movement, The Willpower Instinct, and The Upside of Stress.In this conversation we talk about: Why her book is a love letter to movement and human nature The science behind the runner’s highWhy she wants to change the conversation around movement Why shame and self-criticism is disempowering and not motivating The value of setting intentionsHow Kelly has used psychology and meditation to relieve her own pain and suffering And what Tonglen meditation is — and its impact on her life Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kelly-mcgonigal-rerunSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium.Stress, anxiety, nervousness — when these feelings inevitably arise, lecturer Kelly McGonigal says it’s not about making them go away, but using them to your advantage.“What I have come to value about anxiety,” says McGonigal, “is it’s a sign that I care.” As she explains, feelings of stress alert us to things that matter to us and help us stay present in the moment — particularly useful, she says, when it comes to communication.In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, McGonigal and host Matt Abrahams discuss how to channel stress toward more effective communication and to a deeper connection to our own purpose and meaning.Connect:Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn,  Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn

This week’s episode is a special compilation episode all about stress: what it is, where it comes from, and what we can do to manage it better in our lives. Even before the events of the past 20 months, we were living in the middle of a stress epidemic. For many years now, the World Health Organization has been calling stress, the health epidemic of the 21st century. Many of us think that we can get away with burning the candle at both ends forever. But the reality is very, very different. Stress impacts every single organ of the body and chronic stress is at the root of many modern chronic diseases. On my podcast, I have had the great pleasure of talking to some of the leading thinkers and scientists across the globe and this week my team and I have put together some of the very best bits from previous episodes to give you actionable tips that I hope help you live a happier, more fulfilling, and stress-free life.This episode includes clips from:Episode 41 – Dr Rangan Chatterjee and Dr Ayan PanjaEpisode 28 - Rich RollEpisode 183 - Greg McKeownEpisode 95 - Claudia HammondEpisode 113 - Brian MacKenzieEpisode 124 - James NestorEpisode 109 - Kelly McGonigalEpisode 2 - Michael Acton-SmithEpisode 80 - Dhru PurohitThanks to our sponsors: https://www.calm.com/livemore https://vivobarefoot.com/livemore http://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore Show notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/214 Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.Follow me on https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjeeFollow me on https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjeeFollow me on https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeukDISCLAIMER: 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.

Today’s episode revolves around psychology. Three experts on behavioral psychology share their perspectives and advice for how to combat overwhelming levels of stress in your life and ways to increase your level of self-love.In this episode, Dr. Nicole LePera, holistic psychologist & best-selling author, teaches us how to harness the most powerful regulator of stress and approachable ways we can reparent ourselves. Kati Morton, clinical psychologist, shares her tips to defeat loneliness and the things you need to be doing to build deeper relationships. Kelly McGonigal, health psychologist & best-selling author, explains the science behind physical activiity’s positive effects on your mental health and why you should stop thinking that there is good and bad stress. For more, go to lewishowes.com/1320Full episodes:Dr. Nicole LePera - https://link.chtbl.com/1047-podKati Morton - https://link.chtbl.com/1047-podKelly McGonigal - https://link.chtbl.com/1047-pod Get more from Lewis! Pre-order my new book Make Money EasyGet The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

When most people think about the effects of regularly exercising, they focus purely on the aesthetic results. While you can certainly change the way your body looks through an intentional and consistent exercise routine, the impacts of a regular movement practice extend far beyond what you look like. On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear from some of the top fitness experts in the world about the comprehensive benefits of exercise. You’re going to learn about the scientifically proven positive impacts exercise can have on your functionality, metabolic health, longevity, and mental health. You’ll hear how movement can protect you from diseases, improve your daily life, and upgrade your sensitivity to pleasure. You’re going to learn from some of the brightest minds in science, including Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. Kelly McGonigal, and more. This episode is packed with insights on creating an impactful movement routine that will transform every area of your health and your life. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: How exercise makes you better in other areas of your life. Why consistency is critical in fitness The three reasons why people exercise. Why the gym is the fairest place in the world. The connection between skeletal muscle and survivability. How building muscle protects you from insulin resistance. The anti-inflammatory effects of exercise. How exercise can make you mentally stronger. The link between exercise and brain longevity. What your body’s set point is and how it works A basic weekly template for your exercise routine. How cardio improves your longevity Why the benefits of exercise go beyond weight loss. How movement sensitizes your brain to pleasure. The anti-depressant effects of movement. How to utilize exercise to change your mindset and emotions. Why the way you train is a metaphor for how you treat yourself. The connection between strength training, metabolic health, and insulin sensitivity. How resistance training improves hormonal health. The exact number of steps you should walk daily to prevent diseases. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/model -- Save an exclusive 10% on performance supplements & tools! PaleoValley.com/model  -- Use code MODEL at checkout for 15% off! Secrets to Unlocking Your Best Physique with Gunnar Peterson – Episode 598 The Truth About Protein, Muscle, & Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon – Episode 606 Do These Things to Have More Energy with Dr. Andrew Huberman – Episode 523 Get Fit Faster by Optimizing Your Psychology with Luka Hocevar – Episode 533 The Link Between Exercise & Human Connection with Dr. Kelly McGonigal – Episode 393 Instantly Transform Your Mindset with Ed Mylett – Episode 587 Transform Your Mindset & Elevate Your Fitness with Sal Di Stefano – Episode 605 Why Fertility Rates Are Rapidly Decreasing with Mike Mutzel – Episode 642 Join TMHS Facebook community- Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Download Transcript

Pay a visit to your local gym, observe the grimacing patrons as they pound the treadmill or march in place on the StairMaster, and you might conclude that exercise is no fun. But it doesn’t have to be that way, according to Kelly McGonigal, who lectures at Stanford, teaches dance classes, and wrote “The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage.” Today, she explains how exercise — of all kinds and in all doses — can strengthen your mind, elevate your mood, and deepen your social connections.

Kelly McGonigal, expert on stress benefits, shares mindset resets for viewing stress positively. Discusses growth, connection, and joy from physical activity. Explores 'hope molecules' in muscles as anti-depressants. Reveals guilty pleasures and inspiration from twin sister game designer.

We equate the new year with potential energy. It's an opportunity to re-evaluate one's trajectory. A permission grant to chart a new course of self-discovery.In truth, every moment presents a window for reinvention. But January always provides heightened urgency to inventory how we spend our precious time, focus our intention and deploy our energy.Extrapolating on themes explored with Chadd Wright, today we balance out the warrior alpha-male vibe with some feminine wisdom, courtesy of Kelly McGonigal, PhD.A health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection, Kelly is a pioneer in the field of 'science-help,' translating insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support personal well-being and community connection.There’s a decent chance you caught her amazing 2013 TED Talk, How To Make Stress Your Friend. A viral hit with over 21 million views, Kelly makes the case that social connection is both a natural instinct and a source of resilience in times of stress.Or perhaps you’ve read one of her many amazing books, The Upside of Stress, The Willpower Instinct, or The Science of Compassion -- all of which are based on classes Kelly has previously taught at Stanford.Fresh off the press and the framework for today’s conversation is her latest work, The Joy of Movement. A love letter to physicality (motivated in part by the dance, yoga, and group exercise classes she has been teaching for two decades), it's an evidence-based primer on how movement can serve as an antidote to depression, anxiety, and loneliness -- the modern epidemics of our time.Although we touch a bit on willpower and stress (the subjects explored in her previous books), this conversation focuses on what exactly happens when we move our bodies.But movement isn't just about fitness. It's not about the treadmill or StairMaster. And it has nothing to do with weight loss or six-pack abs.Instead, movement is about something far more important. It's fundamental to being human. And a powerful path to that which we seek most -- happiness, hope, connection, and courage.Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, today we discuss why movement need not be a chore, but rather a source of joy. A source of self-expression. A vehicle for cooperation and social connection. A tool for mastery. And for some, even an instrument for self-transcendence.Whether you're an experienced ultra marathon runner, a CrossFit enthusiast or a couch potato with a new year's resolution to finally get your heart rate up, Kelly is here to help deepen our collective understanding of how movement can create more meaning, pleasure, positivity and intimacy in our daily lives.You can watch it all go down on YouTube.Kelly is fantastic. And this conversation is a perfect way to embrace the new year enthusiastic about the body's potential to quite literally change everything about how we experience ourselves and our communities. I sincerely hope you enjoy the exchange as much as I enjoyed having it.Peace + Plants,Rich

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In this episode, psychologist and author Kelly McGonigal discusses the mind-body connection and the importance of physical activity during the pandemic. She explores the positive impact of movement on mental health, happiness, and personal success. The conversation touches on topics such as collective joy, addiction, hope molecules, stress responses, and the evolutionary reasons behind hormone release during exercise. The chapter also emphasizes the power of dance and gratitude in enhancing joy and resilience.