135: Movement as Medicine for your Soul: Exercise as a Wellness Tool for Mental Health

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Feed Your Soul with Kim, we are talking about “movement as medicine,” reframing exercise from diet-culture goals like shrinking the body, burning calories, and punishment into intuitive, mind-body-spirit movement that supports mental health. We look at movement the ways movement can regulate the nervous system, improve mood and sleep, increase emotional resilience, and help process emotions by reducing stress hormones and boosting endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin. Join us on the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast as we explore:  What is the difference between exercise and movement?Why is movement so critical for your mind/body/spirit wellness?What are ways to get started on your movement journey?00:00 Welcome and Topic 00:47 Reframing Exercise 02:46 Movement Basics 04:40 Why Movement Helps 06:19 Emotions and Regulation 09:18 Intuitive Movement 11:24 Start Small Today 12:42 When Motivation Fades 14:31 Move With Others 17:27 Self Love Mindset 18:48 Final Encouragement Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles.  Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide Connect with Kim Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/ Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog Kim McLaughlin, MA Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend. Join us for more conversation at:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/@feedyoursoulunlimitedWebsite:http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.Thanks for listening to the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast.