Ep. 14 Reflecting on: Movement

This week, Charlie and Marcus sit down to reflect on their personal journeys with movement. From Marcus faking sick notes to get out of PE, to now being 1,600+ days into a daily running streak. From Charlie working out just to get abs, to now finding joy and confidence in movement through community. We also talk about the psychological benefits of exercise, from movement snacks to Self-Determination Theory, and why making movement accessible is the most important thing. This isn’t a podcast by two fit guys saying “just go for a run.” It’s a real conversation about the ups, downs and growth that movement can bring. Expect personal stories, laughter, evidence, and a reminder that movement can look different for everyone. 📚 References cited in this episode: - Mahindru, A., Patil, P., & Agrawal, V. (2023). Role of physical activity on mental health and well-being: A review. Cureus, 15(1). https://assets.cureus.com/uploads/review_article/pdf/121652/20240724-319105-j7fpue.pdf - Noetel, M., Sanders, T., Gallardo-Gómez, D., Taylor, P., del Pozo Cruz, B., Van Den Hoek, D., ... & Lonsdale, C. (2024). Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. bmj, 384. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10870815/ - Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The “What” and “Why” of goal pursuits: human needs and the Self-Determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227–268. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327965pli1104_01 - Segar, M. L., Eccles, J. S., & Richardson, C. R. (2011). Rebranding exercise: closing the gap between values and behavior. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8(1), 94. https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-8-94 - Chekroud, S. R., Gueorguieva, R., Zheutlin, A. B., Paulus, M., Krumholz, H. M., Krystal, J. H., & Chekroud, A. M. (2018). Association between physical exercise and mental health in 1·2 million individuals in the USA between 2011 and 2015: a cross-sectional study. The Lancet Psychiatry, 5(9), 739–746. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2215-0366(18)30227   🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! 📲 Follow us for more: Instagram: @themoodboosterpodcast TikTok: @themoodboosterpodcast Website: www.themoodbooster.co.uk 🎥 Prefer video? Watch this episode on YouTube! @TheMoodBoosterPodcast ⭐ If you enjoyed the episode, please rate & review, it really helps!