Ep 206 - Removing Barriers to Movement: Disability, Exercise & The Power of Listening with Sam Godbold

What if movement wasn’t about perfection, aesthetics, or “gym culture”, but about improving someone’s quality of life?In this episode, Jess sits down with Sam Godbold, senior exercise physiologist and clinic manager at Hiya Health, to talk about disability, chronic illness, exercise, communication, and the importance of removing barriers to movement.Together, they unpack:Why exercise looks different for everybodyThe emotional and psychological barriers people experience around movementHow disability, injury, and chronic illness can impact identity and confidenceWhy listening matters more than assumingThe role of communication in healthcare and wellbeingHow small, consistent progress creates meaningful changeWhy movement should feel accessible, not intimidatingThis conversation explores exercise - and even human connection that we can all take note of - far beyond fitness culture. It’s about helping people reconnect with their bodies, their confidence, and their lives, in ways that feel supportive, realistic, and human.Whether you work in healthcare, leadership, wellbeing, or simply struggle with your own relationship to movement, this episode offers an incredibly grounded and compassionate perspective.To sign up to Get Jasched Meditation+: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribeSend us Fan MailSupport the showEnjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now