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Feb 2024
48m 53s

How to Move Your Body to Heal Your Mind

Edwina Stott
About this episode

Want to ease anxiety, boost your mental health AND feel happier? Dr Jennifer Heisz is a scientist who's studied the impact of exercise on the brain. She's unveiled the secrets of the ideal exercise regime for optimum brain health.

And here's the kicker - it's SUPER achievable & will give you the motivation to stick with your workouts.

Today Dr Heisz is going to share the science & how you can use it to improve your mental health.

If you’re looking for some motivation & inspiration to get moving, I promise you’re going to be super fired up & ready to go after this conversation.

PSA: The podcast is now also available on Youtube if you'd like to see our smiling faces while you listen! This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link.

CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Jennifer on Instagram & via her website. BOOKMove The Body Heal The Mind Intuitive Eating

Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - edwina@edstott.com

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