321: Using Movement to Flourish

Written By Kari Gormley

Elaine O’Brien, PhD, is here to remind us of the joy of movement! Particularly in these dark, cold winter months, it's easy to hibernate and forget the positive impact movement can have on our moods and on our lives.

Highlights of our conversation include:

  • Research she has done that shows the intergenerational impact when people exercise in groups

  • The impact a preventive program can make

  • How she took care of herself while going through traumatic life events

  • What happens to your body and brain when you do cardio

  • What leads us to rumination and what to do about it

  • Neurogenesis and how you can rewire your own brain

  • How to incorporate music to shift your mood

  • Fun tricks to impact your self-care

  • Little tweaks that make a huge difference

  • A reminder that the eyes are the window to the soul

  • A shared experience we had with Brene’ Brown (and 200 other people)

  • How to take unsolicited criticism

  • Why listen to your body, heart and mind

Tweet me your biggest takeaways from the episode at @KariGormley—I’d love to hear from you!

Contact:

Elaine O’Brien, PhD:

Website: ElaineOBrienPhD.com

Facebook: /Elaine.OBrien.Fitstyle

LinkedIn: in/elaine-o-brien-phd

Instagram: @elaineobrienphd

Kari Gormley:
Twitter: @KariGormley
Instagram: @KariGormley

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to www.karigormley.com/disclaimer.

Kari Gormley
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