Episode #36. End of Year Compilation Episode
In this special year-end compilation episode of ‘Make Movement Matter’, we celebrate the transformative power of movement with highlights from some inspiring conversations earlier this year. From the science of why our brains are wired to move, to the emotional healing found in nature and community, this episode shows the profound ways movement can uplift our bodies, minds, and spirits. Whether it’s discovering the joy of cold-water swimming, finding peace through paddleboarding, or making small everyday adjustments that spark joy, these clips remind us that movement is so much more than fitness—it’s a gift we give ourselves for better health, happiness, and connection.
Featuring wisdom from Caroline Williams, Charlotte Marriott, Sian Richardson, Katie Maggs, and Jo Moseley, this episode is an invitation to reflect on how movement has shaped your life and to step into the new year with purpose and joy. Each story serves as a powerful reminder that movement is accessible to everyone, whether it’s a simple walk or a bigger personal journey.
Let’s continue to embrace movement together and make it matter in our lives and communities.Wishing you lots of happy times moving over the festive break, thanks for listening and and I can’t wait to share more great conversations in 2025!
Featured Guests & Episodes:
Caroline Williams – Episode #1. How Movement Impacts the Mind; Exploring the Science Behind this Key Connection with Caroline Williams
Charlotte Marriott – Episode #5. Lifestyle medicine: prescribing movement for better mental & physical health
Sian Richardson – Episode #3. Cold Water & Community with Blue Tits Founder Sian Richardson
Katie Maggs – Episode #8. Lost on land, found at sea: rediscovering purpose beneath the surface
Jo Moseley – Episode #2. The remarkable impact of stepping outside your comfort zone in midlife with Jo Moseley
More about your host, Wendy
Wendy (49) founded Reclaim Movement after a running injury at 40 turned into 4 years of chronic pain. In her search for answers and to reclaim her own movement again she discovered natural movement. The philosophy of training real life practical movements to be able to keep using them as we age, coupled with the benefit of using strengthening and mobilising whole-body movement patterns that are underused in today’s modern world made her realise she had found a way to move for life.
Wendy’s aim is to help people embrace a movement-rich life, at any age, to improve mobility, strength and confidence to keep moving well and doing the things they love for as long as they want.
MovNat Level 1 certified & Functional Range Conditioning certified, she coaches online group classes live & by replay in the Reclaim Movement membership as well as online and in-person private coaching in Oxford.
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