In this episode I sit down with behavioral scientist Yana Nakhimova, the creator of the Body Mind Method™. Yana’s pioneering work bridges neuroscience, somatics, and behavioral change to explore a question with big implications: What if movement could rewire the brain?
For decades, behavioral science tried to change the mind through thought, while fitness focused only on the body. Yana’s approach shows how precise, playful movements can open the “neuroplastic window,” helping us build emotional resilience, adaptability, and creativity.
Together, Kathy and Yana dive into:
How tension blocks creativity — and why relaxation is the gateway to play and flow.
Simple movement practices you can use anywhere to reset your nervous system.Why agency through the body is more sustainable than relying on apps, pills, or willpower.
The paradigm shift from seeing movement as fitness to seeing it as a system for flourishing.
This episode is both deeply practical and inspiring — a reminder that our bodies are our greatest technology, especially in an age where AI often steals the spotlight.
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💡 Read the Forbes article about Yana's work
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