
In this episode, Jacob Shields sits down with Chad Dunn, founder of Dunn Movement Co., to explore what it really means to move well, recover intelligently, and connect physical training with emotional and neurological balance.Chad shares his experience helping athletes, martial artists, and everyday movers reconnect with their bodies — through awareness, mobility, and functional performance. They discuss the connection between injury and identity, how nervous system regulation influences recovery, and why stillness can sometimes be the most powerful form of movement.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro: Chad Dunn’s Journey into Movement Coaching04:00 – The Moment Chad Rebuilt His Own Body09:30 – What People Get Wrong About “Mobility Work”15:20 – Nervous System & Emotional Regulation in Training22:10 – The Real Path to Sustainable Performance29:00 – Pain, Injury, and the Mental Game37:20 – Helping Clients Reconnect to Themselves44:00 – Finding Balance Between Rest and Drive52:10 – Closing Thoughts🔗 Connect with Chad Dunn🌐 Website: https://moveperformance.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moveperformance/🎙️ Connect with the Quality Values Podcast📸 Instagram: @quality_values🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube🧩 Affiliate Links🌀 Alleviate Your Deepest Tensions – The Body Lever💧 Water-Filled Rope Flow – AquaSwing👣 VivoBarefoot – 20% Off First Orders📚 Hashtags#QualityValuesPodcast #FunctionalTraining #Mobility #MovementCulture #Neuroscience #Recovery #BodyAwareness #NervousSystem #EmotionalHealth #ChadDunn