Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman

Biologist Jeannette Loram and Biomechanist Katy Bowman discuss the concept of movement 'as nutrition'. They talk about the movement macronutrients, micronutrients, and calories, emphasizing the importance of diverse movement choices. They explore the movement patterns of hunter-gatherer tribes, creating a 'movement pyramid' to guide optimal movement diet.

Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025Clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill joins biomechanist Katy Bowman for an enlightening episode about the delicate balance between setting high expectations and practicing self-compassion, particularly in the realms of movement and mindfulness. Discover how recognizing the constant movements in our lives can lead to intentional responses and holistic well-being. From debunking misconceptions to exploring practical exercises, Katy and Diana offer valuable insights into embracing self-compassion in movement and daily life. 

Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025Dr. Andrea Graves, an animal behavior expert, illuminates the profound significance of movement for animals and humans alike. Through personal anecdotes and scientific insights, Katy and Andrea delve into the essential role of providing enriching environments for animals to express their natural behaviors authentically. From discussing innovative approaches like creating "chicken jungle gyms" to exploring the ethical considerations surrounding AI integration in animal welfare, the conversation underscores the interconnectedness between movement, animal welfare, and environmental enrichment.

Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025On this episode of the Move Your DNA podcast, Katy and her special guest Dani Alexander reflect on the past year, discuss movement goals for 2024, and emphasize the importance of choosing a guiding word. They also explore personal experiences with living in walkable communities, navigating perimenopause, and general aging. Looking ahead, they share specific goals and strategies for incorporating more movement into their life - plus they select their new movement theme words for the year.

Dani Alexander, a certified occupational therapy assistant specializing in pediatric care, joins Katy to discuss the crucial role of grip strength in our lives. They explore therapeutic interventions, like weighted pencils and Play-Doh, that can enhance hand strength. The conversation shifts to the alarming decline in grip strength among millennials, its impact on daily tasks, and its correlation with overall health. Katy and Dani emphasize the need for playful, engaging activities to strengthen grip, highlighting its importance for both children and adults.

Podcast discusses foot injuries as a natural part of life, emphasizing the need for adjustments in movement patterns. Stresses the importance of staying active as we age. Talks about psychological aspects of injury and strategies for avoiding future ones. Reflects on minimal shoes after foot injury and their impact on healing and foot strength.

Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025In this episode, Katy is talking about technology. Specifically where technology meets your head. No, not how technology affects mental health or how you think, but how it could be affecting the actual structure of your skull. Katy and her guests get into headphone dents, tech neck, and bone horns. Episode Overview:0:00:01 Welcome to the Move Your DNA podcast!0:00:31 Tech and Mental Health: How It Affects Your Head0:07:58 Discussing Head Dents0:11:56 The Dent Mystery: Seeking the Truth0:21:12 Importance of varied positioning for babies' development0:31:52 Strengthening tissues to handle increased load and shape changes0:32:33 The Horns Phenomenon and Click-Bait Headlines0:43:01 Natural selection and the success of sickle-shaped cells0:53:15 Navigating the Challenges of Screens in Schools0:57:56 Skeletal Development and Surgical Solutions0:59:20 The Addictive Nature of Handheld Devices1:00:40 Introduction and Background of the Conversation1:03:36 The Nuance of Phone Use and Posture1:09:20 Introduction and Greetings from Lynn Dung, Melbourne, Australia

Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025Katy Bowman talks with Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett about their paths to becoming leaders in physical health to share their ideas on how to make movement more joyful and relevant to you, the mover. Not just in the distant future but here and now.

Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025Katy reveals another group of very important muscles that probably are not on your list of body parts which need movement - the muscles in your face. Just like any other parts of your body, when these muscles don’t get movement, it causes problems now and later in life. In this episode, Katy explains why this matters and gives you some fun exercises that you can do at home. 

Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025There is an old (and hopefully becoming obsolete) idea that getting your body “vacation ready” means you need to exercise ahead of time to get your body looking "fit" so you can enjoy your vacation. In this episode, Katy flips this idea on its head and invites you to take a different approach. An approach that involves getting your body “vacation ready” by making sure it is moving well enough to enjoy the things you want to do on your vacation.