#319 How to Fall in Love with Exercise Again with Katy Bowman and Dr. Diana Hill

The Gabby Reece Show

GOTOGABBY

Health & Fitness, Business, Society & Culture, Relationships, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health

4.8 • 890 Ratings

🗓️ 14 April 2025

⏱️ 130 minutes

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This week I sit down with Katy Bowman and Dr. Diana Hill as they shatter conventional exercise wisdom and unveil the psychological forces keeping you from moving your body. This eye-opening conversation reveals how our society's toxic relationship with fitness sabotages our wellbeing, while offering a revolutionary approach to movement that prioritizes joy over aesthetics. Learn why community support is the secret ingredient missing from most fitness journeys, discover how to identify your unique movement motivations, and walk away with practical strategies to transform physical activity from a dreaded chore into a sustainable, fulfilling practice that nourishes both body and mind. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Journey of Movement and Motivation 03:00 Understanding Psychological Barriers to Exercise 05:58 The Role of Environment in Movement 08:50 Reframing Our Relationship with Movement 11:47 Exploring Personal Motivations for Movement 15:08 The Importance of Community in Movement 17:58 Breaking Down the Myths of Exercise 20:57 The Connection Between Movement and Well-being 23:51 Empowering Women to Embrace Movement 31:59 The Evolution of Movement and Its Meaning 35:09 Psychological Barriers to Movement 40:39 Finding Movement in a Busy Life 45:32 Understanding Urges and Mindfulness 49:23 Identifying Your Movement Why 54:04 Connecting Movement to Spirituality 01:00:08 The Balance of Structure and Freedom in Movement 01:07:52 The Importance of Vitamin D and Ritual Multivitamins 01:09:37 Understanding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 01:10:57 Exploring Psychological Flexibility and Movement 01:12:41 Addressing Unique Barriers to Movement 01:13:02 The Role of Acceptance in Overcoming Challenges 01:15:23 Navigating Personal Reasons for Movement 01:16:34 The Impact of Trauma on Movement 01:25:40 Technology as a Barrier and Tool for Movement 01:31:15 Collective Mental Health vs. Individual Mental Health 01:36:29 The Importance of Collective Wellness 01:40:03 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth 01:42:07 Acceptance and Commitment in Movement 01:45:35 Motivational Strategies for Change 01:50:52 Hope and Integration in Modern Life 01:56:35 Learning Through Collaboration and Compassion For more Gabby: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A SPONSORS Laird Superfood: Improve your protein intake and drink the best coffee in the world by visiting LairdSuperfood.com. Use GABBY20 for 20% off your purchase! KEYWORDS movement, exercise, psychology, motivation, barriers, community, well-being, personal growth, health, lifestyle, movement, psychological barriers, mindfulness, spirituality, exercise, self-compassion, busy life, health, wellness, personal growth, Vitamin D, Ritual Multivitamins, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychological Flexibility, Movement Barriers, Trauma, Technology, Mental Health, Self-Compassion, Joy of Movement, wellness, mental health, relationships, movement, acceptance, motivation, personal growth, compassion, hope, collaboration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Katie walked across Scotland while we were writing this book together.
0:03.4	She left during the book and walked 100 miles.
0:05.7	Like, my co-author is gone.
0:07.0	Our grandparents didn't really exercise.
0:09.0	They didn't need to.
0:10.0	There was so much movement happening.
0:11.5	And then it was like, oh, it turns out your body doesn't work really well without a lot of movement.
0:15.7	For a lot of us, we stop at the idol.
0:17.7	Knowing your own mind that it puts up that little protest.
0:21.3	We're constantly battling all these invisible forces that are set up there for us, for survival,
0:26.9	but that we have to navigate.
0:29.0	If you're not motivated by exercise is good for you, it's not going to suddenly become motivating.
0:34.9	A lot of folks are losing their movement time to their phones. I mean,
0:38.8	this is like a real thing. Can you set up your technology to help you instead of hinder you?
0:43.8	Whenever we say yes, we're never going to be unhappy about saying yes to those walks or those
0:49.4	opportunities. What does it make you go? Hi, everyone.
0:58.9	So today I'm going to be sitting down with two incredible experts who are about to transform how you think about movement and exercise.
1:01.6	I've been in the space a long time and even I never looked at it quite like this.
1:06.2	Katie Bowman, who's been on the show before, she's a renowned biomechanist, and I've learned so much from her already,
1:13.2	and I'm excited to share with you because today she's joined alongside clinical psychologist, Dr. Diana Hill.
1:19.8	So together, they've written this incredible book. It's titled, I know I should exercise, but it has 44
1:26.8	excuses, real excuses as to why people don't get it done.
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