As we come to the end of the year, this solo episode is a moment to both reflect and look forward.
I’m sharing my perspective on why celebrating small wins matters just as much as big milestones, how our relationship with movement and trust in our bodies shapes how we experience life, and why self-kindness and realistic intentions create more sustainable change than pressure-filled resolutions.
It’s a reflective conversation about tuning in, appreciating what the human body can do, and moving into the new year with curiosity, compassion, and hope.
Whether the festive season feels joyful, complicated, or somewhere in between, this episode is an invitation to keep moving in ways that support you; physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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A very special re-release as we near the end of 2025.
This conversation with Dr Gladys McGarey was one of the greatest privileges of my podcasting life. We recorded it in July 2024, just a couple of months before she passed away, and I had no idea at the time that it would be one of her final interviews.
Listening back now, her wisdom lands even more deeply.
We talked about what it really means to feel “stuck” in life and how to find the true source of that stuckness. We explored her beautiful Five L’s; life, love, laughter, labour and listening, and the way she saw movement not just as a physical act, but as a way of staying connected to purpose.
She spoke about choosing to move toward light rather than fear, about ageing into health, about the joy that comes from simply being alive… and the gentle power of listening and caring for one another as humans.
As we head into 2026, it felt like the perfect moment to bring this episode back. It’s grounding, perspective-shifting, and it’s a reminder that we always have a choice in how we move through the world, both literally and emotionally.
I hope her words encourage you to take stock of where you are, reconnect with what matters, and step into the new year with a little more hope, joy, and curiosity.
This one is truly special. 💜
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For years, Cara Cunniff ran ultra-marathons, Ironman races, and even six days across the Sahara desert, and still couldn't see herself as an athlete.
In this honest conversation, we explore:
• why so many of us feel “not good enough” even when we’re doing extraordinary things
• the pressure of comparison, to others and our past selves
• how identity shifts when injury, ageing or life changes
• why movement means far more than performance
• what self-belief actually looks like in real life
This episode is for anyone who moves, trains, walks, or simply tries, but still struggles to see themselves as capable.
It’s a reminder that you don’t need a medal to be a ‘mover’, you just need to appreciate yourself for keeping moving forward.
Listen now, and share with someone who needs encouragement today.
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If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start looking after your bone health, this episode is the reminder you need.
Angela White, better known as The Running Granny, didn’t begin running until she was 53. Since then she’s run thousands of miles, including 2 epic challenges; 875 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End, and 62 peaks at 62 (in less than 62 hours!), and become a powerful voice for healthy ageing and bone health awareness.
But this conversation isn’t just about ultrarunning. It’s about the tiny daily decisions that can shape our health for decades.
We talk about:
• why bone health matters more than most of us realise
• how small daily habits turn into lifelong strength
• the reality of perimenopause, ageing and independence
• why frailty and osteoporosis are not inevitable
• how to start, even if you feel unfit, overwhelmed, or unsure
Angela’s story is extraordinary, but her message is beautifully simple: it’s never too late, and every small step counts.
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Tight hips aren’t just about sitting too much.
Most of us spend our days moving our hips in only one or two ways, which limits how strong and mobile they can stay. In this short clip, I’m sharing the first two of my 5 daily steps for healthier, happier hips; simple changes that fit into real life and make a genuine difference to how you move and feel.
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Your feet are talking, but are you listening?
You know that moment you kick off your shoes and feel instant relief? It’s your body’s way of saying, we didn’t like that.
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Brittany Balinski, better known as ‘Barefoot Brit’; founder of barefootbrit.co.uk and the UK’s first Barefoot Shoe & Foot Health Expo. A mum of four turned advocate, Brittany’s mission is to help families rediscover what natural movement for their feet really means.
Together we explore:
This conversation will make you rethink what your feet have been trying to tell you all along!
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Have you ever noticed how your shoulders creep up when you’re stressed, or how you breathe faster when you’re anxious? That’s your body ‘talking’.
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Erica Hornthal, licensed clinical counsellor and dance/movement therapist, whose work bridges psychology and movement to help people feel more connected, calm, and creative in their own skin.
We explore how the way we hold ourselves, breathe, and our daily movement habits quietly influence mood, focus, and stress. We chat about how our body reacts to certain situations, how movement patterns mirror emotional patterns and practical ways to use small, everyday movements to reset and regulate
This week it’s not about learning how to dance, it’s about becoming aware, tuning in so you can learn to listen to what your body is saying.
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Angela Rippon’s message is simple but powerful: you don’t need to be a dancer to dance. You just need music, a moment, and the willingness to move.
In this heart-warming conversation, I am honoured to be joined by the legendary broadcaster and campaigner who shares how dance has shaped her life, from childhood ballet classes to Strictly Come Dancing, and why it’s become her mission to get the nation moving through her Let’s Dance campaign.
We talk about how dance lifts mood, improves health, and connects people across generations, and why joy might just be the missing ingredient in how we think about movement.
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What if we stopped seeing age as a barrier to movement, and started seeing it as a reason to move more?
In this powerful joint episode of Make Movement Matter and Agents of Movement, I’m joined by it’s host, Erin Eleutario, a fitness educator and advocate for active ageing, to explore how movement shapes our confidence, independence and joy at every stage of life.
We talk about:
• Why cultural narratives around ageing can hold us back
• How playfulness and curiosity make movement feel natural again
• The small, everyday choices that build lifelong capability
• The words we use, and how they shape what we believe we can do
This is an uplifting, practical reminder that movement isn’t just exercise, it’s how we stay connected, capable and confident for life.
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Why can movement feel so hard for some of us - even when we want to do it?
This week on the Make Movement Matter podcast, Dr. Susanna Petche joins me to explore how trauma can disconnect us from our bodies, dampen intuition, and make exercise feel unsafe.
Susanna shares her powerful story of breaking down as a high-functioning GP, being diagnosed with complex PTSD, and how she’s learning to reclaim movement in a safe, empowering way.
Together, we discuss the links between dissociation, hypervigilance, and healing, and why joy, curiosity and safety matter far more than discipline or willpower.
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Your strength is still in there, it’s just waiting to be reclaimed.
When Inessa first stood on a surfboard at nearly 50, she had no idea it would change everything.
But movement has a way of unlocking more than just muscle - it builds courage, confidence, and a whole new outlook on ageing.
In this episode, we talk about growing up with limiting beliefs, finding role models later in life.
From surfing in Hawaii to a 250 mile bike ride with her teenage son, Inessa proves it’s never too late and why midlife might just be the perfect time to try something new.
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She skydived Everest, climbed it too. But the scariest thing she’s done? Conservation.
From world-first feats to frontline anti-poaching missions, Holly Budge’s story is one of bold action, deep purpose, and relentless preparation.
In this inspiring episode, we talk about:
Why action beats perfection (and how she fell out of the plane…)
Building mental strength step by step - even when the summit feels far away
How women on the frontlines are changing conservation for good
And why setting big, scary goals might be the best gift you can give yourself
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Season 6 of Make Movement Matter is here! In this opening mini solo episode I share the real reasons I podcast, what keeps me curious and how the show connects to the bigger message and mission behind Reclaim Movement.
September is a big month for me, not just because I’m celebrating the 5th birthday of Reclaim Movement, but because I’ve also got exciting news to share - tune in to find out what’s happening and why now feels like such an important time.
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One walk. One hill. And everything changed!
In the final episode of Series 5 of the ‘Make Movement Matter’ podcast, Mick Cope shares the simple, but life-altering moment he decided to walk up a small hill near his home. It was hard, really hard, but it sparked something.
What began as one difficult walk became a habit, then a passion and eventually, a calling - to the Camino de Santiago, where he’s now walked thousands of kilometres and inspired dozens to do the same.
If you’ve ever wondered how to begin, or doubted that small steps could lead to big change - this story will convince you otherwise.
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"What if pain isn’t the problem - but the message?"
You’ve probably heard the word alignment used everywhere. But what does it really mean, and why does it matter in your everyday life?
In this episode, I speak with Verity Bell, a human movement specialist with over 20 years’ experience, whose work blends biomechanics, breath, yoga and gait.
Together, we explore:
– Why “good posture” isn’t the goal
– How your body communicates through pain
– The subtle but powerful role of gravity and breath
– Why curiosity is the key to lasting change
Verity shares practical, science-backed insights and stories that will make you want to pause, check in, and reimagine how you relate to your body.
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Feeling stressed, tense, or stuck in a cycle of pain?What if your body already knew how to heal, and all you had to do was let it?
In this episode, I speak with @sylviatillmann.tre about the power of Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE®): a simple, natural, and surprisingly powerful way to shake off what’s weighing you down - both physically and emotionally.
We cover:
– What TRE actually is (and why it looks a bit odd at first!)
– How it helped Sylvia recover from back pain
– Why you don’t need to dig into past trauma to benefit
– The science behind shaking as a stress release
– What a typical TRE session looks like
Tune in if you’re curious about reconnecting with your body and giving your nervous system the reset it’s crying out for.
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Why are so many teachers constantly in pain? And what can movement do to change that?
This week, I chat with Clare Rawlings, former teacher turned movement coach, founder of Raw Movement, about the hidden toll of repetitive work patterns, poor footwear, and a lack of basic movement education in both schools and offices.
We talk about:
👉 Why ticking the “150 minutes ‘exercise’ a week” box often isn’t enough
👉 How teachers (and kids) are learning movement habits that hurt
👉 What small shifts in daily movement can do for pain, energy and health
Whether you work in a school (or office) or just spend a lot of time on your feet, this conversation will get you thinking differently about how you move, and how you feel.
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What happens when four midlife women decide to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic?
In this powerful episode, I speak to my friends Kerry and Fiona, who took part in the World’s Toughest Row and came back with stories of strength, sea salt, and sisterhood.
We talk about what it’s really like to live on a boat for 44 days, how mindset helped them through the hardest moments, and why they did it to raise awareness for mental health.
From night shifts and barnacles to deep friendships and deeper reflections, this one is packed with hope, humour, and hard-won wisdom.
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What if one of the answers to better health wasn’t more medication… but more mud under your nails?
In this episode of Make Movement Matter, I talk to Susan Taheri, a rural GP who turned her growing frustration with the healthcare system into something living and healing - a garden. Not a metaphorical one. A real, community garden next to her practice in Devon, where patients can reconnect, move more, and experience a different kind of care.
We chat about why she built the garden from scratch, how movement sneaks into every part of gardening, and what happens when doctors start meeting patients outside and connecting in the open air.
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How do you keep going when life throws everything at you at once?
In this episode, I speak to award-winning speaker and gender equity advocate Jess Rad about how movement became her secret weapon through some of life’s toughest chapters - from premature menopause and divorce to discovering she’s neurodivergent in her 40s.
Jess shares the unexpected power of cold water swimming, why she’s drawn to endurance challenges, and how building physical strength helped restore mental resilience. We also talk about her work with The WomenHood, why we need to open up more conversations around menopause, ADHD and parent carers - and how finding the right support changes everything.
It’s an uplifting, honest conversation about strength, self-awareness, and why taking care of ourselves is not a luxury - it’s essential.
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