1KHO 472: Exercise is the Opposite of Stress | Dr. Anders Hansen, The Real Happy Pill

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

In one of the most compelling and enlightening episodes of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Anders Hansen to explore the powerful, science-backed link between movement and mental health. Drawing from his groundbreaking book The Real Happy Pill (also published as The Mind-Body Method), Hansen explains why exercise isn't just good for your body—it’s one of the most effective tools we have to boost brain function, protect against depression and dementia, reduce stress, and even increase creativity and intelligence. You’ll hear incredible stories, including how walking can literally grow your brain, and how just 20 minutes of movement can sharpen focus and improve academic performance in kids. From ADHD to anxiety, executive function to emotional resilience, Dr. Hansen breaks down the latest neuroscience to show how movement is a true game-changer. This conversation will leave you energized, hopeful, and ready to move—because the science is clear: exercise doesn't just help you feel better... it changes your brain for the better. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or lifelong learner, this is a must-listen episode that just might change the way you see the simple act of walking. ** Get your copy of The Real Happy Pill here Learn more about Anders Hansen here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you're a Christian, imagine what life would be like if you didn't have access to you or never even seen a Bible in your own language.
0:07.9	For many people around the world, that is their reality.
0:10.6	Crew has missionaries in almost every country, and they're seeing people's lives changed.
0:15.7	Thousands of men, women, and children are coming to faith, but simply don't have access to a Bible of their own.
0:21.2	In parts of Africa, crew missionaries have to share one Bible between several people.
0:26.0	In Europe, teens are asking for more Bibles than we can provide.
0:29.4	And in closed nations, this good news is spreading at an astonishing rate,
0:33.5	but they need more physical Bibles to keep up with the growth.
0:36.6	People are searching for truth and finding answers in God's Word.
0:39.7	That's why I love partnering with Crew.
0:41.6	With just $24 a month, you can give three people the gift of God's Word every month.
0:46.2	And as a thank you, Crew will provide 12 meals to those in need,
0:49.8	and you'll receive a free copy of my book until the street lights come on.
0:53.2	To give text our
0:54.8	H-O-U-R to 7-1-3-2-6 or visit give.cru.org slash our H-O-U-R. That's H-O-U-R to 7-1-3-2-6.
1:08.1	Message and data rates may apply U.S. addresses only. Your monthly gift can truly make a
1:13.7	massive impact. Welcome to the 1000 Hours Outside podcast. My name is Ginny Ehrich. I'm the founder
1:20.2	of 1,000 Hours Outside. And I read a fantastic book. It has two different names, so you can look up
1:25.4	both and see which one it is near you.
1:32.0	The one I have is called the Real Happy Pill, but it's also called the mind-body method,
1:33.0	depending on where you're living.
1:37.0	It is by Anders Hansen, and Anders is here with us today. Welcome.
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