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In this conversation, Nicole Zapoli former Junior Olympic gymnast, a natural bodybuilding pro, a top five percent CrossFit Games Open athlete, and the author of Live FIT From the Inside Out, explores the profound connection between movement, emotional stability, and personal growth. Our conversation delves into the differences between self-worth and self-confidence, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of one's value beyond external achievements.

What We Cover

• Every workout is an opportunity to learn about oneself
• Movement is a form of self-respect and honor
• Movement is essential for emotional stability
• Visualisation can help conquer fears before physical challenges
• Self-worth is foundational and cannot be earned; it is inherent
• Challenging oneself physically can enhance self-respect and worth

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Movement

07:45 Building Resilience Through Discipline

14:20 Overcoming Challenges and Getting Unstuck

23:00 Understanding Self-Worth vs. Self-Confidence

29:00 The Journey of Personal Growth

35:00 Mindset: The Key to Sustainable Change

37:20 Mindset and Fitness: The Core Connection

43:30 Setting Goals: Overcoming Challenges in Training

51:40 Embracing Growth: The Journey of Self-Respect

01:00:00 Energy Boost: Quick Tips for Immediate Motivation

About Nicole Zapoli

Nicole Zapoli

Live FIT From the Inside Out

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In this conversation, Darryl Edwards, founder of the Primal Play method explores the significance of movement and play in enhancing physical and mental health. Darryl shares his journey from a sedentary lifestyle to discovering the Primal Play method, which emphasises the importance of playful movement. We discuss the four pillars of the Primal Play method, the science behind movement, and the emotional and cognitive benefits of being active. The conversation highlights how adults can transform mundane tasks into playful activities, fostering a healthier relationship with movement and encouraging adaptability in their lives.

What We Cover

• For Darryl movement is the genesis of exploration
• Play is a way to discover the inner child
• Movement is medicine
• Humans evolution to move is pivotal for hormones
• Movement impacts the “feel good” hormones
• Play is an advanced way of working out
• Learning to turn something mundane into play

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Movement and Health

02:39 Darryl's Journey to Movement

05:24 The Primal Play Method Explained

08:05 The Four Pillars of Primal Play

10:40 Exercise Physiology and Health Benefits

13:30 Cognitive Neuroscience and Movement

18:11 The Role of Play in Movement

25:59 Reconnecting with Our Inner Child

32:16 The Joy of Movement and Play

36:34 Play vs. Exercise: The Focus on Joy

43:46 Caution in Adult Movement

49:46 Sedentary Behavior and Its Consequences

55:18 Adaptability Through Play

56:28 Embracing Playfulness in Daily Life

59:03 The Serious Side of Play

01:03:42 Transforming Mundane Tasks into Play

01:13:25 Stress Testing Adaptability through Play

About Darryl Edwards

The Primal Play Method

Why Working Out Isn’t Working Out (TED Talk)

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We talk about how self-sabotage often signals a stagnant mind—and how movement, both mental and physical, can reawaken creativity. Dr. Albert Bramante explains how language models shape perception, how responsibility differs from blame, and why true artistry thrives on intrinsic value rather than external validation.

Drawing on his experience as a performance psychologist and talent agent, Dr. Bramante explores the pressures of the entertainment industry, where artists often chase admiration in saturated markets. He offers grounded tools for transforming obstacles into opportunities, developing routines that support creative flow, and understanding the psychology behind sustainable artistic practice.

What We Cover

• Accountability over feelings
• How language shifts perception
• Responsibility versus culpability
• Taking back power through language
• Stagnation as a form of self-sabotage
• The trap of external validation
• Finding joy in the intrinsic value of art
• The role of curiosity in personal growth
• When effort creates resistance
• For artists, creatives, high-performance professionals, and curious movers who feel out of touch with their art in a world driven by external validation.

About Dr Albert Bramante

Dr. Albert Bramante (he/him) is a talent agent, performance psychologist, and mindset expert who has spent over 20 years helping high performers—both in entertainment and beyond—overcome mental roadblocks. With a Ph.D. in Psychology and certifications in hypnosis and NLP, he bridges the gap between talent, business success, and the psychology of peak performance.

Call to Action

If you’ve ever felt stuck by self-doubt, struggled with external validation, or wanted to reconnect with your creative flow, this episode offers practical insights on transforming self-sabotage into growth. Dr. Albert Bramante shares strategies for shifting language, embracing responsibility, and cultivating curiosity so that artists, performers, and high-achievers can approach their work with intrinsic motivation and mental resilience.

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Episode Summary

In this conversation, Steven Puri explores the evolution from hustle culture to a more mindful and embodied way of working and leading. We discuss curiosity, flow states, and intention in daily life, and how leadership rooted in service and humility can unlock personal and collective growth.

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In this lively and story-rich episode, Steven Puri—former film executive turned tech entrepreneur and daily yogi—shares the turning points that led him from Hollywood’s high-pressure culture to building Sukha, a flow-state app designed to help people work with greater intention and joy.

He talks about the lessons yoga brings to leadership, the balance between focus and busyness, and the feedback loops that sustain creativity and growth. Through personal anecdotes—from tiger forests in India to coding breakthroughs on a flight—Steven reflects on how curiosity and service can shape meaningful, sustainable success.

What We Cover

• The evolution from “hustle” to mindful productivity
• How yoga reshaped Steven’s leadership and life
• Translating flow and feedback loops into technology
• The role of curiosity and intention in meaningful work
• Leadership as service: creating the conditions for others to flourish
• The importance of community and embodied awareness

About Steven Puri

Steven Puri has been a senior executive on two major Hollywood lots (DreamWorks and Fox), raised over $20M in venture funding, and led three start-ups—one successful exit and two humbling failures. A daily yogi, he now channels his learning into Sukha, an app built to help knowledge workers and creatives achieve flow through mindful productivity.

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If you’ve ever questioned the pressure to keep pushing or wondered how to work with more clarity and purpose, this episode is for you. It offers grounded insights on evolving beyond hustle culture, cultivating flow, and leading through service and mindfulness.

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In this episode, Jori Meijer delves into the transformative potential of movement through her work at Hidden Body, a movement school located in the Netherlands redefining physical education for the 21st century. She illuminates how movement is more than mechanics—it’s relational, cognitive, and emotional, connecting us to ourselves and others. From the structural insights of tensegrity to the disciplined experimentation of handstands, Jori emphasizes unlearning, progressive overload, and long-term relationships as catalysts for personal and collective growth.

What We Cover:

• The evolution of human movement and its relevance today
• Understanding tensegrity and the body as a living, adaptable organism
• How progressive overload and unlearning improve efficiency
• Using the handstand as a metaphor for mastering diverse skills
• The relational and subtle dimensions of movement in practice
• The role of micro-communities in fostering growth and connection

About Jori Meijer:
Jori Meijer is one of the co-founders of HiddenBody, a movement school located in the Netherlands redefining physical education for the 21st century. She guides students to explore both gross and subtle dimensions of movement, fostering curiosity, relational awareness, and embodied learning.

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Episode Summary

Many of us try to “fix” our posture by pulling our shoulders back or holding ourselves upright. Patrick Johnson suggests this approach is doomed to fail. Posture, he argues, isn’t a position to hold but a state of being shaped by attention, environment, and emotion.

In this episode, Patrick—Alexander Technique teacher, scientist, and co-founder of Smartbody Studio in Amsterdam—explains why posture is less about correction and more about awareness. Drawing on years of teaching, research, and practice, he shows how habits of focus and tension pull us forward at the computer, how expanding awareness changes our embodied state, and why posture is inseparable from stress and presence.

What We Cover

• The myth of “fixing” posture and why it doesn’t work.
• How attention, stress, and environment shape our embodied state.
• The pyramid of practice: from stillness to non-goal-directed movement to everyday life.
• How running can shift from pushing through discomfort to the rhythmic pleasure of movement.
• Why Alexander Technique and mindfulness offer different yet complementary tools for presence.
• The challenge of teaching: embodying what you want students to experience.
• Patrick’s bigger question: how posture and awareness can help us enjoy life more—and help others do the same.

About the Guest

Patrick Johnson is an Alexander Technique teacher, scientist, and movement educator based in Amsterdam. Certified in 2010, he has taught internationally and co-runs Smartbody Studio with his wife, Jelena Petrovic. With over 40 peer-reviewed publications, his research explores posture, movement, and the intersection of Alexander Technique and mindfulness. Patrick also teaches anatomy and physiology to Pilates and Alexander teachers, leads workshops on running and walking, and has a long background in contact improvisation dance.

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Episode Summary

Reflexology isn’t just a foot massage — it’s a powerful tool for pain relief, preventive healthcare, and emotional balance. In this episode, Dr. Njideka Olatunde, naturopath, author of Reflexology Today: A Family Affair, and founder of the Focus on Healing Wellness Institute, explains how reflexology works through the nervous system to reduce pain, relieve stress, and restore the mind–body–spirit connection. We explore why reflexology is recognized as healthcare in some countries but overlooked in the US, how intentional touch can act as a peace-making practice, and simple reflexology techniques you can use at home to support your own wellbeing.

What We Cover

• How reflexology works with the nervous system to relieve pain without medication
• The cultural roots of healing practices and why touch is a universal connector
• Why reflexology is recognized as healthcare in some countries but sidelined in the US
• Reflexology as a peace-making tool for individuals, families, and communities
• The patient–practitioner relationship and why healing begins with the question, “What do you want?”
• Practical techniques listeners can try at home, including Njideka’s “touchology handshake”

About the Guest

Dr. Njideka Olatunde is the founder of the Focus on Healing Wellness Institute, a master reflexologist, educator, and consultant specializing in pain relief and preventive care. She is the author of Reflexology Today: A Family Affair and the creator of Touchology Reflexology Therapy. With decades of experience bridging traditional healing and modern healthcare, Dr. Olatunde has helped thousands of people reclaim control of their health without dependency on medication.

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Editor’s Note – Encore Release
As many of us transition from the slower rhythm of August into the energy of September, this feels like the right moment to revisit my conversation with Rich Andoh. His insights on morning routines, embodied learning, and the mind-body connection are a timely reminder of how movement can help us reset, sharpen focus, and prepare for what’s ahead. Whether this is your first listen or a return visit, notice what resonates with you now, at this point of re-entry.

Episode Overview
In this encore episode of Movement Is My Constant, Rich Andoh explores how movement shapes the mind-body connection, mindset, and personal growth. He unpacks why morning routines set the tone for mental clarity, emotional regulation, and resilience, and he challenges the limitations of traditional education by advocating for experiential, embodied learning.

Rich explains why somatic awareness and kinetic intelligence are often overlooked, how attention and presence transform performance, and why educators must embody what they teach. He also offers practical advice for beginners looking to build body awareness and integrate movement into daily life.

Episode Highlights

• Morning routines as a foundation for clarity and focus
• Reframing frustration to unlock growth
• Movement as a tool for self-awareness and cognitive development
• Why direct, hands-on learning outperforms theory alone
• The role of educators in embodying their practices
• Attention, focus, and mindfulness in movement training
• The need for a unified framework for human movement studies
• Why physical experiences remain irreplaceable in a digital world
• Practical entry points for starting a movement practice

What You’ll Learn
✔️ How morning routines shape readiness and well-being
✔️ Why reframing frustration creates growth opportunities
✔️ The value of experiential learning in education and life
✔️ How mindfulness and attention refine movement skills
✔️ Simple practices to begin cultivating body awareness

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Instagram: @hiddenbody.nl
Website: hiddenbody.nl

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Additional references:

Carol Dweck: Growth Mindset

Alia Crum: Empowering Mindsets to Optimize Health and Human Performance

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