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This week, I'm excited to share a conversation I've been looking forward to for a while. I'm speaking with Grayson Hart—former pro rugby player, founder of Pure Sport, and now the creator of Hart Workshop. His latest venture represents his journey toward living a more connected, intentional life.I've followed Grayson's story on Instagram and was drawn to how he navigates life, sport, and creativity. From expressing himself through rugby, despite the limitations of professional systems, to launching Pure Sport as a step toward reconnection, and now Hart Workshop—a footwear brand that bridges the body and the earth. Grayson is out there, living his truth and bringing it into the world.It was a bonus to discover that Garret Kramer, another past guest of the podcast, is involved with Hart Workshop—a beautiful thread tying these conversations together.Joseph Campbell's words came to mind when preparing for this episode: "If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it's not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take." Grayson is embodying this ethos, carving his own way, step by step.Enjoy the conversation. Be sure to follow Grayson, check out Hart Workshop, and revisit our episode with Garret for more insight into the principles they're sharing.From Chris and me—peace.https://www.hartworkshop.com/https://www.instagram.com/hart.workshop/https://www.instagram.com/graysonjonhart/

Welcome to the weMove podcast.Over the years, we've recorded countless conversations, and the space we began in has evolved—just as it should. New generations are stepping in, ideas that were once emerging have grown in fascinating ways (some for the better, some not so much), and perspectives continue to shift.One thing I've noticed is how both people and their ideas evolve over time. It's not just about getting older—it's about experiences shaping us, broadening our outlooks, and refining our approaches. Many of our guests have shown us this: time doesn't weaken us; it strengthens us, makes us more resilient, adaptable, and generous. It softens rigidity and opens the door to acceptance and understanding.In our early days, we hosted a series called “Movement and the Search for Meaning.” It explored why people move—what they're moving towards and what they're moving away from. Our next guest, Rae Dwyer, was part of that series. Chris even made a short film about her journey, which was deeply rooted in yoga and other somatic practices. At that time, we were all navigating our own questions, trying to make sense of life and the paths we were on.Since then, Chris and I have explored countless practices, read books, and had transformative conversations that have reshaped our thinking. We're the same, but also different—more accepting of ourselves and the journey so far. During this time, I followed Rae's journey through her posts and reflections. I saw how her thoughts evolved, becoming more open, supportive, and challenging in the best way.It felt right to invite Rae back for this conversation—a catch-up to explore how we've all evolved, what's changed, and what's stayed the same. This episode is a classic weMove moment: open, exploratory, and filled with insights that arise through movement and reflection.Thank you, Rae—I'm looking forward to catching up again in person.From Chris and me, Peace.https://raedwyer.substack.com/https://www.instagram.com/raedwyer_/?hl=en

Hey there, and welcome to the weMove podcast!This week's episode is one for the tennis fans—and for anyone inspired to bring people together and build a thriving community. I'm in conversation with Prince Boucher, the founder of Mission Athletic Club in San Francisco. To me, this is a masterclass in creating a social sporting community that's organized, respectful, and uniquely individual.Whether you're passionate about tennis or dreaming of starting something in the racquet sports space, this episode is a must-listen. Prince and Mission Athletic Club have built something truly special, rooted in the fundamentals—like access to great free court infrastructure—but elevated by the way the community has been empowered to grow and shape the club.We dive into all things tennis, San Francisco, and the city's changing dynamics, including the jaw-dropping reality of what $100,000 means for the poverty line. From there, we explore the innovative way the club is run, the tech platform that keeps it all connected, and the incredible scale of this community, with games happening every day across the city.For our UK listeners, think ParkRun—except for tennis. It's that level of organization, but with a fresh, vibrant twist that only tennis can bring.I absolutely loved this conversation with Prince—thank you for your time and for sharing your journey with Mission. Wishing you continued success!As always, from Chris and me—peace ✌️.https://www.missionathletic.club/https://www.instagram.com/themissionathleticclub

Welcome to the weMove podcast.In this episode, we return to the world of the nervous system, this time through the lens of breathwork. Our guest is Jamie Clements, founder of The Breath Space and host of the Human Nature Podcast. We dive into Jamie's backstory and how it shaped the work he does today.Breathwork has been a core focus for weMove since the early days, through conversations with pioneers like Patrick McKeown, Brian Mackenzie, Wim Hof, Dan Brulé, and others. While it's often presented as a cure-all for traumas, ailments, and more, it's also a tool that requires respect. Breathwork has immense potential to both enhance well-being and, if misused, unlock unintended consequences.Jamie's perspective on this stood out to me. He brings a balanced, thoughtful approach, recognizing breathwork's power while advocating for its responsible use. As part of a younger generation exploring and guiding these practices, Jamie's work offers valuable insights for anyone curious about this space.Jamie also collaborates with James Dowler (featured in a recent episode), so if you're interested in going deeper into breathwork or nervous system work, there's a connection worth exploring.Big thanks to Jamie for sharing his time and insights.From Chris and me, Peace.https://www.instagram.com/jamieclements_/?hl=enhttps://thebreathspace.co.uk/Human Nature podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2a0QLnrjsJ8CrN5D36w9Ob?si=b41195a28a544ea6 https://www.instagram.com/human.nature.pod/?hl=en

Welcome to the weMove podcast.In this episode, we return to exploring the fascinating world of the nervous system. Chris and I first encountered nervous system work in 2016. While it's always been present, it remains on the fringe of movement and personal development—particularly in the context of how an overwhelmed nervous system impacts our ability to function optimally.When our nervous system is maxed out with unprocessed experiences, it becomes challenging to tap into our full potential. Fatigue, unexplained pains, and a general sense of "off-ness" are signals that we can't just ignore or suppress. These feelings demand attention, not avoidance.Over the years, we've had the privilege of speaking with some brilliant minds in this space, people who are helping others reorganize, recalibrate, and restore their nervous systems. What intrigues me most is how different generations approach this work. While Chris and I have our go-to guides, those older or younger may resonate with entirely different perspectives.Today, I'm joined by James Dowler, who I see as part of a new wave in nervous system exploration. Drawing from his own transformative experiences, James combines insights from Jungian psychology, somatic practices, and his own research to create a framework for nervous system recalibration and restoration.As with all things, finding the right teacher, coach, or guide—someone you connect with—is essential to truly benefit from the process. If this topic resonates with you, James might be a great starting point. I also encourage you to explore our other episodes, as each guest brings a unique perspective that could be the perfect fit for you.Big thanks to James for sharing his time and insights.From Chris and me, Peace.https://www.instagram.com/james__dowler/?hl=enhttps://bio.site/jamesdowler

Welcome to the weMove podcast.This episode came together unexpectedly and in the best way possible. Our guest, Tom, is an illustrator by day who decided to embark on a 3-month road trip around Europe, playing tennis with random players. His journey is entirely unscripted—no fixed itinerary, just word of mouth and a website: thevan.am.Road trips hold a special place in the weMove story. They're how this podcast came to life, rooted in our belief that conversation and connection are powerful enablers. They introduce us to new people, new ideas, and experiences that shape us in profound ways.As with most road trips, there's often a deeper reason behind the journey. While I suspected Tom had his own underlying motivation, I didn't anticipate how deeply his story would resonate with me. His reflections on the nervous system, his need for a personal reset, and the serendipity of shared connections struck a chord. Add tennis into the mix, and it all just seemed to click.Tom is currently on the road, and you can follow his matches and adventures at thevan.am. This conversation ties beautifully into some of our previous episodes exploring the nervous system, as well as a couple of upcoming ones.Big thanks to Tom for sharing his time and story. We encourage you to check out his journey, pick up a racquet, a bat, or just move. Movement doesn't need to be fast, far, or complicated—everything is connected, and every step takes you closer to where you need to be.From Chris and me, Peace.http://thevan.am/

This week, I'm talking to Reka and Dorina, the founders of Budapest Racquet Society—or BRS—in, you guessed it, Budapest.We're in the early days of this new tennis club movement, but something exciting is definitely happening at the intersection of social community and sports. Running and training have paved the way, and now tennis is stepping into the spotlight—and it's emerging fast.For a certain generation, the concept of social community is second nature. People are craving connection and movement, whether it's reconnecting with something they loved as kids or finally trying something they've always wanted to but found intimidating. Tennis has traditionally carried that air of exclusivity, but these new clubs are flipping the script. They're all about connection, community, and a genuine passion for the sport. BRS is a perfect example, making serious waves in Budapest's tennis scene.In this episode, we dive into Reka and Dorina's tennis backgrounds, the tennis culture in Hungary, and why Budapest seems especially welcoming to this new style of club. What I love about BRS and others like it is their focus on individuality and inclusivity. On court, with a racquet in hand, you're simply a tennis player—no clichés required. At its core, the draw of these clubs goes beyond the sport. It's about fun—the joy of being on court, moving, learning, and improving alongside others. Honestly, life doesn't get much better than that.A huge thanks to Dorina and Reka for sharing their time and for what they're doing for tennis in Budapest. I'm a big fan of the sport and all these new clubs popping up around the world.As always, share this pod with like-minded people or anyone who's thought about getting into tennis or racquet sports but didn't know where to start. Chances are, there's a club like BRS in a city near you—find them, get on court, and get involved.From Chris and me, peace.

This week, we're catching up with Ieva and Misha, founders of The Beyond Berlin Club—a growing movement platform based in Berlin.A few weeks ago, Chris and I met Ieva in a cold Berlin to talk about running. What started as a chat about running quickly evolved into a deeper conversation about community, fitness, and their unique approach—one that now includes tennis. The Beyond Berlin Club has been growing steadily over the past couple of years, becoming a hub for people looking for something fresh in their fitness journey. Tennis, in particular, offers a multi-dimensional experience: it's challenging, complex, frustrating at times—but also incredibly rewarding. In this episode, we dive into the world of tennis and, more importantly, the barriers people face when trying to play. In Germany, traditional clubs and coaching systems often feel outdated, catering to a narrower audience rather than embracing the modern tennis enthusiast—whether they're a raw beginner or a seasoned athlete. Ieva and Misha are flipping the script with an inclusive, joyful approach that's less about pressure and more about play.For Ieva, tennis has a lot to learn from basketball—a sport that thrives on accessibility and energy. From creating mobile tennis courts in unexpected spaces to introducing new formats that mix fitness, agility, and the game itself, Beyond Berlin is redefining what tennis can look like. More people moving is good for the world, and more people playing tennis is great for the sport.It's no surprise that padel is booming, but tennis can see the same success—if the old guard at the top embraces change and the energy of people like Ieva and Misha.I'm a big fan of what Beyond Berlin stands for and the growing network of new clubs they represent. For me, it's not just about tennis—it's about what sport means for everyone. We were born to move, to play, and sport in all its forms brings us together.So, if you're in Berlin and want to try something new, break a sweat, and meet great people, check out a session with Beyond Berlin. And if you're a brand interested in the tennis space, get in touch with Ieva, Misha, or any of the new clubs shaping the future of the sport.Enjoy the episode, share it around, and from Chris and me—peace.

Today, we're taking a slight detour from tennis to dive into the world of pickleball with Jasper, co-founder of ASTES—a standout equipment brand making waves in this booming sport.ASTES caught my eye while I was exploring pickleball. I wasn't sure where they were based, but their clean aesthetic and high-quality products stood out immediately. Lucky for me, the team sent over one of their paddles, and I can confirm—it's superbly made. If you're in the market for pickle gear, I highly recommend checking them out.Now, I'm a tennis player at heart, and while pickleball and padel are more “fun on the side” for me, they're the main event for so many others—and I fully get it. What makes pickleball and padel so exciting is their accessibility and lower barrier to entry, especially compared to tennis, which often comes with layers of tradition and perception. That's a big reason why pickleball and padel are booming—courts are popping up everywhere, taking over underused tennis courts, while tennis clubs seem to be scratching their heads, wondering why participation is dropping.In this episode, I sit down with Jasper to talk all things pickleball—why it's exploding in popularity, how far it can grow, and the fascinating differences in how racquet sports are played around the world, from the USA to China. One thing is clear: whether it's pickleball, padel, or tennis, these sports bring joy to players everywhere—especially to the recreational crowd, which makes up the massive majority of us.ASTES makes fantastic pickleball gear, and Jasper is a great guy. I've really enjoyed this conversation and the insights he shared.As always, I encourage you to hit a racquet sports court, whatever flavor works for you! It's a great way to test your fitness, agility, coordination—and let's not forget patience.From Chris and me—peace.

This week, I'm chatting with Stuart, Editor-in-Chief of Bagel—the most stylish tennis magazine out there. Stuart's journey is a fascinating blend of junior tennis and a career in fashion and culture, including his time at the iconic i-D magazine.This episode follows on from my conversations with Bisque and ATS in Amsterdam, diving deeper into the new, emerging culture in tennis. Stuart and I also take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on our junior tennis days.Enjoy the episode—and more importantly, grab yourself a copy of Bagel. It's beautifully designed and perfect for anyone into the culture of tennis or personal stories from the sport.Peace.

Hey there and welcome to the wemove podcastIt was the end of the tennis grand slam of the Australian Open at the weekend. Pretty pumped for the level of play in both men's and women's. Congrats to Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner for their displays of Slam winning play. Continuing the theme of tennis with today's episode but focussed on the community level. A couple of episodes back we spoke to Amsterdam Tennis Society about the growth of their social tennis club, and closer to home, we have just spoken to the founding trio of Bisque Tennis club in London.Run club formats are established and continue to grow, which continues to amaze me at the evolution of the running and running community space. It's a model that's inspiring people to get up and run, move and ultimately change their physical and mental states, which is fantastic. Now this has been happening for a while, plus other sporting communities have been growing, in the training space for example with CrossFit, Hyrox and also climbing and bouldering. Racquet sports are now bubbling up, boosted by Padel and Pickle. These new sports are bringing their own innovations as they develop. The more traditional ones, in this case tennis, with it's heritage, traditions and sometimes stifling rules and norms has not seen much innovation and evolution. That is until now, with the likes of Bisque and Amsterdam Tennis Society emerging and connecting with other like minded tennis players through social platforms.Bisque founders, Alejandro, Seb and Alex sat down with me this weekend to chat Bisque, it's ideas, formats and plans for bringing players together of all levels to enjoy getting on court and hitting some balls without being bound by the sometimes stifling club traditions.Thanks to the guys for their time. If you are in London and want to get onto a tennis court, but feel reluctant to give it a go for whatever reason, check Bisque out and sign up for one of their sessions.Thanks for listening. from Chris and me. Peace.

Hey there are welcome to the wemove podcast.This week we continue Chris's conversations into the Nervous System. In conversations one and two of this series, the focus has been with experts in nervous system regulation in Irene Lyons and Dominik Koch. Both of whom Chris has worked with and learned from in his own explorations and practices in NS regulation, and understanding the way in which his body has processed injuries and events throughout his life.Whilst speaking to the experts is great, it only gets us part of the way there. Hearing other experiences of those who have been on the journey is also invaluable in understanding and making sense of the process, what is arising and how others are responding. And it was with this spirit Chris spoke to our next guest who kindly responded to sharing her thoughts and ideas on the Nervous System from personal experience to practical experience in her projects and businesses. Kate Kavanaugh is a butcher, regenerative farmer, nutritionist and walker, founder of Western Daughters butchers @westerdaughters alongside the Mind, Body and Soil podcast.The conversation follows two trains of thought, the personal experiences of discovering and regulating the Nervous System and the second, the intertwined relationship of our selves, the food we eat and the land we inhabit as it relates to the Nervous system. Kate explores this further on her instagram @kate_kavanaugh and in her podcast Mind, Body and Soil.Thanks for listening, from Chris and me. Peace.Website - https://westerndaughters.square.site/Instagram - @Kate_kavanaughWestern Daughers Instagram - @westerndaughtersMind, Body and Soil podcast

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast . The next episode in our exploration of the nervous system, this week Chris talks Dom Koch, one of the practitioners we have worked with for many years, about how the nervous system is the governing body for our movements, but when it feels unsafe or from past experiences, it might reduce the number of options available to the body.  The body is always giving you the truth, telling you where you are at. How we respond to that truth is crucial in moving forward.  Do you force yourself to move or do you let your body move into place? Allowing our bodies to move, the body will more likely move in the way you want it to. Forcing anything, never really works.  There is no right or wrong in movement but there are options, many of which might be forgotten, ignored, shut off from due to pain, memory, past experience   Your body will use what it has and deems safe, but it might not be the most efficient. If there is then pain then it creates limitations on how the body can move and in turn how we feel in space, in the environment around us.   Dom's work is a mirror to remind the users body of movement options and in turn show the body that it has nothing to fear in how it moves and if it feels safe to do so.   Your body will move better when the nervous system feels safe, efficient and energy conserving to do that. He tries to get what is missing, much like the map in the brain that has been smudged and we can't quite see the path forwards. His work reminds our brains of the paths the body can travel, opening us up to greater ranges of movement and awareness.   He's a bit of a wizard in our opinion, whether you have long standing pain in movement, or just feel like life is not quite flowing, his skills might just be what is required to get movement and life on a forward path again.   Enjoy the pod, have a listen and remember to share it with someone you feel might get something from it.Web - https://www.decrypt-bodywork.com/Insta  - @decryptbodywork

The weMove podcast is getting in to the Nervous System, what it is, what it does for us and how we can relearn how we communicate with it to take us from a place of fight, flight, freeze, fawn to a more regulated alert and healthy state giving us back the power to experience life and movement.  We have heard the phrase Nervous System many times and trauma equally as much. The last few years the word trauma has become increasingly used and focussed on. However we have felt being stuck in this place of trauma contemplation was not the place to be, nor was covering our past with experiences that took us away from what we were feeling, be that ice baths, breathing practices, daily training, ointments and potions. None of which are wrong but our bodies tell us what the problem is through these sensations that if we numb them, we cannot feel. And if we cannot feel, then we cannot heal.   Our guest @irenelyon Irene Lyon, MSC. and nervous system expert, teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives. To date, her online programs and classes have reached over 9,500 people in over 90 countries. Irene has a Master's Degree in Biomedical and Health Science and also has a knack for making complex info easy for all of us to understand and apply to our lives. She has extensively studied and practices the works of Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice). Irene spends her free time eating delicious food, hiking in the mountains or walking along the Pacific Ocean in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia. Enjoy the show and share the episode with one person who you feel will benefit. Peace from Chris and me (James!)Website - https://irenelyon.com/Instagram - @irenelyon21 Day Nervous System Tune Up / Smart Body, Smart Mind - https://irenelyon.com/programs/Moshé Feldenkrais - https://feldenkrais.com/Peter Levine - https://www.somaticexperiencing.comKathy Kain - https://somaticpractice.net/

Hi there and welcome to the weMove podcast. This episode revisits our farming series ran a few months ago as since then Chris has been documenting in film the farmers and the relationships the farmers have with the land and most importantly the animals on the land. This podcast directly accompanies Chris's film The Dairy Farmer, hearing how Sophie Gregory became a dairy farmer, her relationship with farming as a business and it's direct connection to the health of humans. There are many levels to the phrase “we are what we eat”, but we literally are because what we eat, becomes our flesh and blood. It nourishes us with it's nutrition for good and bad (in direct correlation with the lifestyle the animal/crop has led, think pasture raised cattle who live on the land versus antibiotic filled, synthetic food eating cattle, kept in conditions less than optimal for their health, let alone ours) Eating well is the same process for the food that feeds us, and eating for our health and vitality becomes a simple process when we understand that minimally processed natural food sources that have been raised and grown in conditions which support the land and them, provides the most nutrient dense positive nourishment for mind and body. As Sophie says in the film, “healthy soil, healthy animal, healthy milk/food, healthy human”. It is a simple connected wheel, one that does require us to be aware and mindful of what, where and how our food is raised/grown/produced. You can watch the film on weMove.world, or click the link in our instagram bio. Thanks to Chris as always for making these films, up and out whatever the weather to capture the moments and share the stories of the people and animals who provide our food. Peace.

New podcast up.In a sea of brands, I find it more challenging than I thought to find those with genuine energy for inclusivity, united by a true love for the pursuit/movement they practice, in this case, cycling. And Universal Colours does just that.So much of creating something is about the intention of choice and this is often ignored because it takes time. Yet there is a great power and transference of energy when intentional decisions in design are made. It can be felt, not necessarily needing to be understood by those who come across it. Some brands just feel right and in an increasingly uncertain world, Universal Colours feel increasingly right.We catch up will Inge and Will, the brand and creative leads behind UC. Getting into how and why they started. Where the idea of “emotional durability” fits in, how that idea is transferred from the physical pursuit to the product range itself and what and how they see inclusivity in a sport/pursuit that can be seen as liberating and exclusive in equal measure.But whatever mode you choose, getting up and moving, creates powerful connections within our Selves and with others. Because at the end of the day we share more in common than we often like to think. We were born to move.Check out UC at www.universalcolours.com and @universalcolours on Instagram.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast. It has been a while. This week's episode is with Ben Massey, the founder, and creator of RAD Global, the new upcoming brand in the fitness and training space. A hybrid of CrossFit, streetwear, and action sports. An interesting mix of worlds but authenticated by Ben's history in the elite training and Crossfit space, having competed at the Crossfit Games a couple of times. A goal of Ben's since he discovered the sport. It was the feeling after competing at the Games that sewed the seeds for RAD, with Ben wanting to create something more, something that gives back and inspires, and a brand seemed like the way to do it. No easy feat to start with shoes, they require significant investment to create something that comes up against the big 5 shoe brands and the many after. So, you sell your gym and double down on creating something that can stand alongside the big players. And that is what Ben did, from having the idea to tracking down the designer of the shoe in Portland and the brand design team in the UK, he has set about creating RAD and it without a doubt caught my eye. In a world of increasing brands, it was the energy of RAD that stood out. It felt like I wanted them and to train in them. What caught my eye is that it has not played on the idea of the heavy burden that training has been portrayed as, the black and white images of dark gyms where you meet your demons. There is a lightness in spirit to RAD reminiscent of 90's skating of pure enjoyment however heavy the weights are. A connection to others and that we are all out there doing our best and wanting to give it everything we have and enjoying it at the same time. It's a vibe, and I'm into it. Thanks, Ben for your time. Be quick if you want a pair of shoes, they never repeat a colourway and they sell out quick. So follow them and to hear more about Ben's journey to the games there are some other good pods out there that focus more on that side of things. As always thanks for listening and your patience in our hiatus these last few months. Life is happening quickly around us. Check out RAD at RAD-global.com and explore the weMove podcast on Spotify, where we have all our episodes covering a wide range of movement, health, and wellbeing areas, from breath work, to food, health to performance. And give it a share. Until next time, from Chris and I peace.

Hey there and welcome to the we move podcast. We have been away for a few weeks again whilst we waited for our next two pods both of which are a bit more gear based, specifically footwear and the ideas behind the two brands. We love brands, and gear, like we love food and farming and we also love the world around us and these two worlds often times are given a bad rep, but brands like food does have a place in the world. Since the farming series and conversations we are regularly having at our sister platform Commonground, where we work with brands and companies to support their communication to making their customers feel seen, safe and heard. We have been connecting some of the dots as to what is being sustainable, is it even a thing or is there something more appropriate and meaningful brands can be pursuing and integrating. And it is in this context that the next two podcasts are based. Perhaps increasingly the way brands are communicating feels like a cover up for the problems that they create as a result of actions they take. The goal of a fully regenerating and circular production cycle is firmly in a brands mind but the current place they and we find ourselves in is a little way off that destination. So it is about doing the best we can where we are and moving forward towards this goal. Having the awareness that every action has a reaction, and every problem solve will create something that might be a future problem enables a person, company or brand to have a mindset shift in how they perceive their place in the world and their journey forward. Step in Hylo Athletics. That is the essence of the Hylo brand, started by former professional footballer Michael Doughty and a couple of shoe industry veterans to create an active footwear brand using materials science to create products that deliver high performance for athletes and low impact for the planet. Hylo is a year in and as Michael will say, it has not always been a straight forward case of following ideals. The initial models whilst up there in sustainability were not so in longevity, creating a conundrum for brands because longevity for the customer is a key part of making a positive impact. Now Hylo shoes are finding their sweet spot and per pair have 50% less impact on the planet than all other brands out there. Some may say 50% too much, but 100% further on than others. Having just secured a further round of investment, they are set to continue making positive impact, and if that combines with supporting people to move then that is never a bad thing in my book. This week is Hylo, next week is RAD Global. A new footwear startup in a different movement space, but doing equally good things to challenge the stagnant status quo. As always thanks for listening, and if you are feeling in the supportive mood, head to wemove.world and click the orange button in the bottom left corner to buy us a ko-fi or click the link in our insta bio @wemoveworld. From Chris and me, peace. Hey there and welcome to the we move podcast. We have been away for a few weeks again whilst we waited for our next two pods both of which are a bit more gear based, specifically footwear and the ideas behind the two brands. We love brands, and gear, like we love food and farming and we also love the world around us and these two worlds often times are given a bad rep, but brands like food does have a place in the world. Since the farming series and conversations we are regularly having at our sister platform Commonground, where we work with brands and companies to support their communication to making their customers feel seen, safe and heard. We have been connecting some of the dots as to what is being sustainable, is it even a thing or is there something more appropriate and meaningful brands can be pursuing and integrating.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove Podcast. Today we are following on from Simon Jeffrey's podcast on resilience taking excuse the pun, a dive into cold water immersion and wild swimming with Gilly MacArthur, who has a long background in the outdoors being a climber and a face within the industry but she's also the co-founder of @bluemindmen and @wonderfulwildwomen both initiatives to get people inspired and maybe excited to discover the benefits of getting in the water, even better when it's cold. GIlly has been and still is a massive advocate of getting in cold water, particularly up in the Lake District, and using it as a way to, as always raise awareness for mental health or mind health as i am preferring to call it. And I just wanted to get another take rather than the obvious ones in the Wim Hof world, etc. Of what getting into cold water really does and how it really benefits. And Gilly has had an interesting history in that she had a big fall whilst climbing over in the states and with that a long journey of rehab to where Gilly is today. What I hadn't expected from the conversation was to talk about the transferable skills/benefits that come with a practice of cold water immersion, namely keeping you calm under stress and just being able to manage the body's responses to stressful situations which I think everyone would benefit from that skill. So again, it's quite a self-explanatory conversation. It doesn't already doesn't need much more of an intro than that. Gilly's a lovely person, tough, steely but super gentle in encouraging and chivvying people on and providing some inspiration to get in the cold water. Because we need it, the water, it's always cold, and you need those people you can trust and lean into to get you to do things that you never quite thought you could. And Gilly is one of those people. Really enjoyed this podcast. I think there's a lot more to come from everyone in this sphere of mindset, mental health, central nervous system awareness, so it's definitely worth a listen. Remember, if you are thinking about supporting a podcast, remember ours! You can support us with a coffee by clicking the link on our website, which is now on there thanks to a friend reminding me it wasn't! So the website is wemove.world.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast This week we are going into world of mindset and specifically resilience with a chap who's about as as well versed in resilience as you can be as he served in the UK Special Forces for many years. Simon Jeffries has taken much of what learned during his time at the pointy end of things and combined it with neuroscience and other psychological methodologies to create The Natural Edge, a company and program he has co founded to support individuals and groups to develop robust and resilient mindset practices. Because we all know that the hardest part in anything is quietening the voice inside our head that tells us to stop, or stay in bed a little longer. This is a podcast I have been wanting to have for many months, but timings weren't quite right, so I'm rally pleased we have gotten the chance to do it.We talked about a bunch of things, the usual resilience aspects but also about emotions and how in order to become truly resilient we have to be aware of our emotions and be able to use them rather than block them out and run away from them which is perhaps often the way that it's seen as the way being in the military. It's not a long one, but it contains a lot of good information from someone who has not just read a few books on the subject. and if you are interested in what he does, then check out thenaturaledge.com and @the.natural.edge on Instagram. So thanks for listening and until next time.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast. This week is the last of our series on food following on from Dr. Jenny Goodmans 2 episodes “Staying Alive in Toxic Times”. I have to say it was an unexpected podcast and as is often the way just an unexpectedly good conversation, full of insight from left field and an area that we hadn't necessarily thought about, which followed on from the overall conversations with that we've been having in this series whether Abby Rose of Farmerama, Peter Greig of Piper's farm, or Glen burrows at Ethical Butcher. I say left field because entering the Regenerative Farming rabbit hole, can easily be clouded by a meat-only bias. And remember this all started with talking about “staying alive in toxic times” whilst supporting our individual, personal health, rather than an eating bias/dogma, which is where seems to be the media portrayal of Regen Farming, an opposition of meat versus plants rather than it being about a return to the principles of nature, homeostasis, balance. Which would and do provide the foundation for positive health, growth, everything. We need it all and we need the principles to be able to move accordingly to maintain health. We are nothing without our good health. So, who are we talking to then? Josiah Meldrum, co-founder of Hodmedods, who work with British farmers to produce pulses and grains, contributed to creating a more diverse farming system and diets because of their belief that creating both diverse farming systems and diets is a key to a healthier and more sustainable future, for us all. As a consumer, it would appear similar to a Pipers Farm but for pulses and grains, but like Pipers, it is an approach to creating something which supports the earth, the farms, and the people, rather than simply a hyper refined, processed machine, focussed solely on production volume. And it was a brilliant conversation, we talked about a load of things the geographical nature of food, the political nature of food the cultural nature of food, how East Anglia in the UK is one of the biggest exporters in the world of the fava bean, traveling to the Middle East as a mainstay of their diet, talk about the irony of food miles and how disconnected we are from the potential of the earth we live on to grow food for us. It seems crackers. I guess you go where the demand has been manufactured. This whole series about food has been fascinating for me, I hope it has been the same for you listening. And I think this episode, in particular, has many touchpoints with things that I'm seeing in the press, the media, and the world in general. Food, politics, geopolitics, all of that has an effect on our health. But having a good grasp of the principles is like having a map, compass and knowing how to use them to get home. Sadly too many rely on being told by a voice they will never meet the body of. So enjoy, listen, support Josiah and his Hodmedods network. If you're in the British Isles that is and if not then source a Hodmedods type network on the land you are currently living on. From Chris and me. Thanks for listening. Peace.

Hey there and welcome to the we move podcast. So we've had a few weeks off for the start of the year coinciding with a few weeks of waiting for our guests to become available. So this week we are continuing our conversations about food and farming, all linked with the podcast titled Staying Alive in Toxic Times. and because, food is super important for us all as it is the root of many of the problems regarding health and wellbeing. Todays episode we speak to Glen Burrows founder of Ethical Butcher who we have had on a couple of times, but this episode is specifically to talk about Regenuary which is the initiative for the month of January to raise awareness and encourage us to buy our food from producers who follow a Regenerative approach to farming, because the food is better for us and the process is better for the planet. What always strikes me is how these ideas for eating, getting healthy, or back in shape tend to be just for a month in the year, rather than a way of living and a constant practice. Nothing that we speak about in the episode but it seems to be the way that one idea is pitted against another, even though they all are heading in the same direction and require the same consistent year round action, not just a month. In fact is is Chris speaking to Glen today, and whilst the conversation might be seen as Regenuary vs Veganuary. It is I would say about the relationship we all have with food, that we can have differing views on the way we eat food , but the health of our selves and the planet might actually be better if we worked together in our similarities and respected the differences but realise we need the contrast of difference to move us forward. And maybe if we apply those principles to fitness, to relationships, to money, to health, to family to everything then there is a good chance that improvements will be made. Next week we speak to Josiah Meldrew of Hodmedods, another farmer but from the non meat world and it is a perfect companion to this episode but from another perspective within the same realm. I think the two of them combine quite nicely. And also next week, we release our eight week newsletter programme, which is a weekly series of 3 ideas per week for laying a foundation in movement, health and wellbeing provided by 3 of our good friends and long time collaborators, Barney Gabos of Whitehart CrossFit, Oxygen Advantage Master coach David Jackson and Osteopath and Nature Cure practitioner Alex Johnson. So if you're interested in that, and you're already on our mailing list, you will receive that and if you would like to receive it, sign up to our mailing list on the website wemove.world and that will automatically arrive that to your inbox. Whether you are a seasoned athlete, or a raw beginner, this will be a useful refresher series or an entry point if you are wanting to supplement your training or start something that will make a difference to your life. It's three short videos, and purposefully very few words, but things that you can consume and you can do at home. And then at the end of that eight weeks, the plan is to get people together for a day of training, ideas and food, because quite frankly it's getting to the time when we need to move together. Thanks so much. And, as always, if you like what we do share it. And if you are considering supporting a podcast, do think of this one. We have a very simple link on our instagram and website where you can shout us “coffee” to keep the podcast moving on. As always, thanks for listening and from Chris and me Peace.

Hey there and welcome to the we move podcast. So today we are speaking to Peter Greig from Piper's farm. Peter is not only a generational farmer but also a generational retailer in the sense that the produce the farms grew, they also sold directly through their own family food retail business. Pipers farm started as something different, by Peter to become a destination for meat that is produced sustainably and in harmony with nature. As a retailer it creates links between ethical producers who they know and trust. They believe in Family farms not factory farms moving away from the industrialisation spreadsheet farming Peter talks about seeing first hand, whilst supporting native breeds of animals bringing the idea of local food even more close to its natural source. All Whilst supporting the idea that as a society it's important to eat less meat and that we do eat has been raised and produced in a way that has respect for the animal, respect for the farmer and respect for the landscape. the 3 vital components in the world of farming that the industrialisation process soon forgets in favour of a supplier code and a lead time.Pipers are UK based and they are amongst a small but growing number of food retailers doing things differently including Riverford, Ethical Butcher, not to mention the smaller more local farm shops and retailers that can be found in most cities. You might have to change your view of a food retailer mind you as they will surprisingly be selling less clothes, electrical goods and other such stuff in favour of natural, fresh, nutrient dense real food. Pipers Farm have given us a 10% discount code for listeners and friends so if you choose to try something new this month, think of pipersfarm.com and use the discount code WEMOVE at the checkout or click the link on the podcast page on the wemove.world website. And if you choose to support something new this month, then do think of the weMove podcast, where you can shout us a few quid for maintaining and keeping the podcast online. You can do this at ko-fi.com/wemoveworld

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast. This week we explore a couple of the themes from our episodes with Dr Jenny Goodman, author of Staying Alive in Toxic Times.Why is food today not what food was when our parents and their parents were growing up? What has happened to cause this shift?It became apparent in the podcasts with Jenny that we would need to get a deeper insight into the reasons why the food we eat today is not as nutrient dense and complete as the food our parents and their parents grew up eating, in order to get more of an understanding as to how this connects with the health of the world around us and ourselves.Jenny mentioned these ideas, and more specifically soil health. I mean what even is soil and what is Regenerative Agriculture all about? Is it all hyperbole and buzzwords like so much in the media. And in the UK scene there is one person we go to, Abby Rose. Abby is a farmer, soil health advocate and co-host/producer of the Farmerama podcast. A super podcast resource on farming today, and what needs to be done for the future. Well worth checking out if you want to go down that rabbit hole, have an allotment or simply want to understand more to make more informed choices about the food you buy and eat.She is a great source of knowledge on soil health, regenerative agriculture, how farming practices have changed and how they are underpinned by a system of perhaps outdated industries and practices, that have come to the end of their efficacy.We talk about this and more, culminating in perhaps the unexpected outcome of who the farming industry actually serves, man or machine.So here we go, part 3 of our staying alive in toxic times series inspired by Dr Jenny Goodmans book. Get your notebooks at the ready, here is Abby Rose.And if you do like this podcast and I think there's so much value in these people like it's, it is really insane. And we enjoy bringing the podcast to you and yes we have had a hiatus over this funny time that we're living through, and if you feel like contributing towards the podcast financially, then you can buy us a coffee on our coffee link an app, and that just keeps us going on the late nights, invariably when we are recording intros, or compiling the podcasts and editing them and putting them out there, so thanks very much peace and love to you all, from Chris and I, we move out.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast. Part 2 this week of our conversation with Dr Jenny Goodman on how to stay alive in toxic times. For those coming to this podcast at this episode, I would recommend listening to part 1 after or before this one. We are talking health, what it is, what it means to be (healthy) and how we can maintain our health in the world we live in as it now more than ever has many aspects which work against our natural body. Without our health we are nothing, and without having a guide on the journey to good health, it becomes increasingly difficult to get there. Dr Goodmans book, the namesake for this series Staying Alive in Toxic Times is a brilliant guidebook for the journey. Informative and easy to read. A must for everyone who is feeling they have more to give and is a little lost on the way. Dr Goodman is fantastic at articulating her experience both in and out of the medical world. Continuing where we left off, we explore the ideas of diets, fads and fashions of eating, from vegan to carnivore. The seasons of life and eating for the seasons. Sugar, what it does in our body and to ourselves. All leading in to Tox and Detox, how the environment around us is introducing us to more and more toxins and how to detox our bodies for our health rather than for a phase/fashion and finally EMR and how that is affecting us and what we can do about it. Lets get to it, Enjoy part two of Staying Alive in Toxic times with Dr Jenny Goodman. Remember that you can support the podcast by buying us a virtual Ko-Fi to keep us going, see www.wemove.wold/ko-fi From Chris and I Peace

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast.Start of a new series with this podcast. Inspired by our guests book, which when I picked up felt like the eloquent and authoritative documentation of methods, approaches, tips and tricks that I have been learning since 2014 when I realised my own health journey was not perhaps the most enjoyable one.And that has been my understanding of what health is for each of us. It's a journey, that takes us through different ages, stages and environments and the secret sauce to the enjoyment of the journey is awareness, understanding and an approach which is supple. And in that I am talking about an approach that allows us to move through environments which are less enjoyable, be able to anticipate without fear what is approaching us in life. There will be of course unexpected discoveries along the journey of health but having the requisite skills to navigate out of environments which do not cultivate our Selves and beings is essential. And it is the consequences of the environments we are living in and approach to modern living that our guest Dr Jenny Goodman wrote her book “Staying Alive in Toxic Times”which I believe is the book every household would benefit from having in their life. It's simple to read and understand, respectful to the seasons of life and a rich mine of information for living in our health potential and enjoying the journey of good health.This podcast is the first part of two with Jenny, and we move through the book, beginning with what health is and why we in this modern time have got our approach perhaps out of sync with what is good for us, where it went wrong historically and then onwards into the connection of the food we eat, the environmental effects on foods nutritional content and its links to farming. And finishing with the guidelines which are appropriate for 99% of us, 99% of the time and how in this modern age supplements can become allies in supporting our health.I'm excited about these podcasts, the direction of the journey this will take weMove and the value to each of us that this knowledge and wisdom delivers.From Chris and me. Peace

Hey there and welcome to the wemove podcast.So, we're now back and looking forward to bringing you the next sort of series of podcasts, we've got two gear ones lined up with a couple of brands that we really fond off for doing very, very different things. And then back to our usual journeying amongst ideas of movement health, well being. So today, we are in conversation with Louis and Staz the founders of Thrudark, a brand which sits at the intersection of outdoor performance, physical training and experience both founders gained in UKSpecial Forces Their prior experience alone makes them interesting guys, but how did two operators get to becoming designers and creators of some of the most advanced and rigorous gear on the market today?Knowing what is needed when it is actually a matter of life and death gives a very clear filter and perspective in which to create something necessary, and this is where the idea started. From experience in some of the most hostile environments in the world. So it's a really interesting perspective underpinned by a level of rigor and a relentless pursuit of making something of value that creates the standard of products that Thrudark does. The design etc might not be your cup of tea, per se, but you know when you look at something that is so good. Regardless of your interest in the field, you can't help but be impressed by it, and I think Thrudark is one of those brands, it's like a modern classic brand underpinned by 100% authenticity. It's real deal gear for going and doing things in places that will keep pushing you to your limit.Thanks to Louis and Staz for their time and of course Henry for connecting us. Enjoy. And finally to make the editing and recording process smoother, we have our contribution app where you can buy us a coffee or two to keep us going. Easy to do on our website weMove.world or click the link in our inst bio, also weMove.world.From Chris and me, peace.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast. Another gear one this week where I talking to two founders Lamorna and Tamara of Blue Elvin on a mission to transform a woman's ability to train.Blue Elvin which makes very specific products for power is engineered for women who do functional training, and uses pioneering impact technology to protect the body from barbell bruises and scrapes. Because whilst some invariably guys like to wear their bruises or their bruises, scrapes and gashes with pride. There are people that don't, and I don't blame them because it really hurts when you get your shins caught on the wrong side of a solid object.So they started training back in 2016 but didn't really anticipate the transformative effect that it would have on their lives, they became physically stronger and fitter, and as a result started to think differently, becoming more resilient to problems, more patient to learn complex movements and this filters through to other areas of life.But in their own words, they weren't really prepared for all the scrapes and bruises that they were getting from the movements, kipping pull ups, barbell cycling box jumps, etc. So they did something about it, and have created a great product fusing technology with textiles and an increasingly comprehensive resource for training and in particular women wanting to train.So it's a really good conversation and I always enjoy talking to people who are starting brands, and the challenges they face along the way and how they overcome them, and yeah, they're just lovely people.So, if you are a woman who trains, or anyone who wants something that stops your shins from taking a beating on things like box jumps, check them out.It's been a while coming out. So thank you to Lamorna and Tamara for being patient with us.Enjoy. And if you feel like contributing towards the weMove podcast you can contribute a coffee or two to keep. Chris and I going on the days of editing and recording.To contribute go to weMove.world, and click the link on the homepage, or click the bio link on our Instagram page which is also weMove.world so from us to you. Peace.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove Gear podcast where I talk to brands who have caught our eye by doing something we find interesting or would wear and use. These are not gear reviews per se, rather conversations about the journey from the start to the present and onwards. Inspired by my interest in the people behind the brand, because it is their energy that comes through in the product and makes for something special.And this week I catch up with Ryan Wills to talk about his collaboration with Reigning Champ, his inspiration for the range and returning to his past career with fresh eyes and a new perspective.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast We have been having many conversations with people as we work out the route forward for the podcast and weMove as a whole. Most we haven't recorded, but these four seemed right record and put out. In a way they are the types of conversation we have when we are on our travels, following a curiosity but with no real set direction. They are the kind of chat we would have around the kitchen table with a brew. In order of release we speak to Rob Wilson, co founder of Art of Breath, chiropractor and master healer Perry Nickelston, friend of weMove and Nurse Paul Jones and to finish the series, music producer and co founder of the band Killing Joke, Martin Glover aka Youth. We will be releasing podcasts under our Gear series, where we talk to the creators of brands in the realm of movement, health and wellbeing and then returning in a few weeks with an updated format for new and existing listeners. Thanks as always for listening, these conversations are ones that might take a time of reflection for them to filter through and make sense. I know they did and still do for me. Enjoy.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast We have been having many conversations with people as we work out the route forward for the podcast and weMove as a whole. Most we haven't recorded, but these four seemed right record and put out. In a way they are the types of conversation we have when we are on our travels, following a curiosity but with no real set direction. They are the kind of chat we would have around the kitchen table with a brew. In order of release we speak to Rob Wilson, co founder of Art of Breath, chiropractor and master healer Perry Nickelston, friend of weMove and Nurse Paul Jones and to finish the series, music producer and co founder of the band Killing Joke, Martin Glover aka Youth. We will be releasing podcasts under our Gear series, where we talk to the creators of brands in the realm of movement, health and wellbeing and then returning in a few weeks with an updated format for new and existing listeners. Thanks as always for listening, these conversations are ones that might take a time of reflection for them to filter through and make sense. I know they did and still do for me. Enjoy.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast We have been having many conversations with people as we work out the route forward for the podcast and weMove as a whole. Most we haven't recorded, but these four seemed right record and put out. In a way they are the types of conversation we have when we are on our travels, following a curiosity but with no real set direction. They are the kind of chat we would have around the kitchen table with a brew. In order of release we speak to Rob Wilson, co founder of Art of Breath, chiropractor and master healer Perry Nickelston, friend of weMove and Nurse Paul Jones and to finish the series, music producer and co founder of the band Killing Joke, Martin Glover aka Youth. We will be releasing podcasts under our Gear series, where we talk to the creators of brands in the realm of movement, health and wellbeing and then returning in a few weeks with an updated format for new and existing listeners. Thanks as always for listening, these conversations are ones that might take a time of reflection for them to filter through and make sense. I know they did and still do for me. Enjoy.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast We have been having many conversations with people as we work out the route forward for the podcast and weMove as a whole. Most we haven't recorded, but these four seemed right record and put out. In a way they are the types of conversation we have when we are on our travels, following a curiosity but with no real set direction. They are the kind of chat we would have around the kitchen table with a brew. In order of release we speak to Rob Wilson, co founder of Art of Breath, chiropractor and master healer Perry Nickelston, friend of weMove and Nurse Paul Jones and to finish the series, music producer and co founder of the band Killing Joke, Martin Glover aka Youth. We will be releasing podcasts under our Gear series, where we talk to the creators of brands in the realm of movement, health and wellbeing and then returning in a few weeks with an updated format for new and existing listeners. Thanks as always for listening, these conversations are ones that might take a time of reflection for them to filter through and make sense. I know they did and still do for me. Enjoy.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove Gear podcast where I talk to brands who have caught our eye by doing something we find interesting or would wear and use. These are not gear reviews per se, rather conversations about the journey from the start to the present and onwards. Inspired by my interest in the people behind the brand, because it is their energy that comes through in the product and makes for something special.And this week I catch up with Asher Clark, Creative Director for Vivo Barefoot who we are no strangers to ourselves. The barefoot revolution seems to be gaining momentum and Vivo are doing good things in this space, as you would expect from the team who literally have shoe making in their genes. The surname Clark is no coincidence here.Asher knows his game and is super open about what Vivo are trying to do and most interestingly for me anyway is how they see what they make as foot wear rather than shoes. We talk about the elephant in the room of the “ugly shoe” which barefoot brands for sure fall in to and how the brand came to be.I rate Vivo, Asher, Galahad and the rest of the team who we have had the pleasure of meeting are passionate and driven that alongside being a business, they are bringing something needed to the feet of people around the world.This was recorded a few weeks ago so the conference we mention is no longer available, but as with the way of the world these days, it will be available online somewhere.Thanks Asher and the Jonathan at Gung Ho PR for making this possible.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove Gear podcast.This is a new and I am hoping on-going series where I talk to brands who have caught our eye by doing something we find interesting or would wear and use. Gear has always been an area of interest for me, from selecting climbing gear as a youth to starting my own brand back in 2005. And what these conversations are about is the interest I have for the people who start the brands because they think they can do something special. Because for me it is those reasons that people resonate with something. You can feel that energy. These are not gear reviews but rather conversations about the journey from the start to the present and onwards.We kick off our new podcast series on Gear this week with a chat with Seb Beasant, founder of the active wear brand Torsa who feature on our site in a review of the core offering they have. We chat through his start in the industry to what he sees as his and Torsas role in the world of making clothing and the plans for the future.I have many conversations with people about wanting to start a clothing/apparel brand and few follow through and Seb is not one of them. He's young, humble, driven and gentle and he is attracting the right people around him to make steps forward in a big ocean full of big fish. I wish him all the best and I trust that you will check out Torsa for yourself or a loved one at Torsa.co.ukDon't forget to sign up to our mailing list online at weMove.world and share the podcast with those you think will be interested.

Hey there, welcome to the weMove podcast.From day one we believed and still do that movement is perhaps the most important tool for self-discovery and becoming a better version of ourselves.Whilst this idea is very easily commercialised and the meaning lost in favour of the latest colour of t-shirt. The importance of movement has never gone away.When you move, you see the world in a different way. When you see the world in a different way, positive internal changes begin to happen. Problems that you had no longer seem to be front and center of your mind, and solutions that you needed somehow appear.Now when you combine movement with an active pursuit to work through an issue or problem to make sense of it, that can feel like quite a powerful combination.And that is where we pick up this week's podcast with a chap called William Pullen, a psychotherapist and author who specialises in depression, anxiety, self-confidence and “boarding school syndrome” who uses running as the vehicle for working through blocks, and barriers in life.We pick up on a few points of interest. The often used word ‘resilience'.How you work through trauma, or the memory of things that have happened to you in the past.And we talk about place that we both went to from young ages which was boarding school and how it can be it can be an unknowing experience of neglect. So whilst this would seem to be a running therapy episode, it highlights a few common themes in our conversationsThere's a whole bunch of stuff that we didn't know that happened to us growing up, that we compartmentalize and forget about which can and often does rear its ugly head. As we go through life, affecting not only our lives but also the decisions we make on a day to day basis, and the relationships we have with others,It highlights the importance of talking about our experiences. Not to get sympathy, but to develop our ability to lead and live a more prosperous life without being affected by negative memories. And that movement and in this case running is quite possibly the best medium to do this with.And we also touch on the importance of not just talking about the importance of mental health, or that we are suffering from poor mental health. But to foster and encourage an environment of proactively doing something about improving and  strengthening our mental fitness. So that we can move on and live.So we touch on a few things in this short episode that may well offer a route or path for someone who has something that they are struggling to find a way to resolve.Also of note is that William is the author of ‘Running with mindfulness', or ‘Run for your life' in America. And you can find out more about William on his website. www.williampullenpsychotherapist.com on Twitter @pullentherapy.

What's it like to go from smoking 60 cigarettes on a night out, to waking up the next day and deciding to make a change and take up running. Something as simple as running round the block can literally move you to change your life and that is where this week's weMove podcast goes. We talk to Simon Freeman, co-founder of running publication Like The Wind magazine. Having met Simon a few years ago, through a shared interest in printed magazines with weMove and Like the Wind we knew him to be a runner but I never really asked him why he ran, and even his where his passion for running came from, we would simply shoot the breeze and put the world to rights. And it's one of those stories that could easily be applied to anyone who is looking for a change or a re routing of there current life path. Simon is a regular guy who made a couple of decisions based on his life and channelled that energy into something more positive unintentionally taking him on a journey that would see him finish in the top 100 at the London Marathon. No mean feat. Before running Simon was working in London, working long hours in a corporate job, he was no doubt, very good at. But by the sounds of it, not particularly enjoying it, or the life that he had created as a result. And it was after a night out in London that he woke up, and wondered what had happened to the 60 cigarettes he had bought at the start of that night out. Now the idea of smoking and waking up, seems like an impossibility. I can't even imagine how he must have felt waking after that night out, but it motivated him to do something different, so he ran. Perhaps it was an inner knowing that he wanted/needed to make a change, or a curiosity if he could make a change and see what was on the other side. What started as a run round the block, gassed out at the end, lead on to a bit of a personal inquiry into what's next, what is possible, which led to running a marathon, in a respectable time of three hours, 37 minutes for someone who had a few years previously smoked and by his own admission been pretty unhealthy. This continued leading him to the London Marathon top 100 and taking a full hour off his time finishing in 2h37m07s. Now the time is an irrelevance but does show Simon's dedication, tenacity, and ability to double down and experience just what he is capable of, leading him to a new life with a successful creative business with Like the Wind, a print publication sharing the joys of running. It's a lovely read and really captures the personal experiences of the power of running.Our interest lies in the journey and process he went on. How he changed his world and lifestyle by taking up running and then evolving from using running as a punishment to avoid self-loathing into running being expressive, playful, and ultimately being in a happy place. How anyone chooses to move is personal to them and it is not our interest so much. Running was and is Simon's vehicle or movement for expressing himself. what we think matters is how we integrate the feelings that we have when we are moving. The expression, the playing, and ultimately being in a happy curious place into our daily lives, so we can understand the feeling. So when it happens again in our life we are better equipped to recognize those feelings. And when we need to dig in and be resilient, then we can. It's a great story of what can be done, we really enjoyed it. So thank you, Simon. And for anyone else who has enjoyed it or thinks this might be an incentive for someone that they know, do share. And if you feel inclined to support us with a donation. There is a link on our website at weMove.world, or the link in our Instagram bio, where you can send us a metaphorical coffee, and it's very much appreciated, so thank you for that, sign up to our newsletter also at weMove.world. And thank you very much for listening.

Hey there and welcome to the we move podcast.This week we are catching up with Carl Paoli, who was the first person we had lined up to see when we started weMove. For those of you who haven't heard of Carl, I heard of Carl as a result of his bestselling book Freestyle Connection, What I then found out was that he was coaching gymnastics movements to various action sports athletes and also at the time some of the fittest people on the planet in the CrossFit realm. So he came with a professional pedigree that interested me back in 2015/16 when I was exploring movement over sport.So Chris and I met with Carl in San Francisco that began the start of a connection as we were unknowingly on a similar trajectory for challenging what we had become for we can be.Carle was definitely experiencing, and explaining movement in that way. To move by feel, to understand the foundations, and when, when you understand the foundations, you can go and explore for yourself, and that makes the movement the practice whatever you're doing so much richer.Last year I noticed a turning down of the volume on social media, as many of us did. And I was curious to speak to him then but it didn't feel the right time so we just let him do his thing. And then this year he posted a few posts that caught my eye and he was talking about this idea of what's beyond the training, why are we training, why are we moving.And that's very much, where Chris and I are with our thoughts, films and directions of conversation so it felt like it could be an interesting conversation to hear his story and perspective of the last year, and moving away from the very things that lit him up in the first place. The movement itself, instead of the nice to have benefits of; success and acclaim.He is always very eloquent in what he's going through, very open and incredibly sincere. And I think that there are some points made that might be would be interesting for people who are questioning where they fit in the world at a moment and how to ignite the spark for movement and training.This is not how to guide, or a telling of anyone that they should do a certain thing. Rather, this is a personal account of Carls experience. Rediscovering His love of movement, and the power and stability of a dedicated daily practice.Carl has always been a very vocal about how the body is our way of experiencing the world around us. And as he says, our bodies are the instrument we use to interface with the external world. So when your instrument i.e. your body is clean and clear (your own definition) how you experience the world around you changes.That's what I take from this conversation anywayEnjoy the podcastAnd if you enjoy it, and you find some value in it, may I make a suggestion that you support the podcast by buying us a coffee, there is a link on our app on our website, and also the link in the bio of our instant, enjoy, and peace.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast.Breaking up our, loose theme on Shadow Work, masculinity, and self-improvement. Chris and I wanted to speak to someone who's within our circle, and is a nutritional therapist, and that's Grace Kingswell.We've known Grace for a while. But what made this podcast timely, was her calling out of Oatly the non-dairy milk brand in particular their ‘Barista version' for it's use of ingredients which are known to compromise health and vitality, whilst being marketed as a positive health choice.So we wanted to speak to Grace about this because she has and is positively vocal about this new trend for industrially produced non dairy drinks and her comments were triggering a lot of people about how to eat, what to eat and why to eat.I feel she's got some super, valid points. Chris and I are not nutritionists, or nutritional therapists, but we are our own nutritional experiments of one who have discovered without doubt, that a return to simplicity in what we eat, how we live, how we think combined with a return to nature, which, by its very means is a return to simplicity has incredible benefits for our health, our performance, our mind, our everything.It was about a year ago, that in conversation I said to someone “I think non dairy milks are a health disaster waiting to happen”. Saying this not from having the professional knowledge Grace has, rather a deep human understanding that processing of foods and drinks disconnects us from supporting optimal body health.Because you need to know what's in your food, and you need to know the sources of where those ingredients and foods come from, and you need to know what those things really are that you think are healthy because you have been told by a marketing team that it is healthy.And with that in mind and for this very reason it has been really interesting to watch the growth of the dairy backlash which I will call the industrialised dairy production process and see all these non dairy milk alternatives come out, which, more often than not, are laced with a load of other things that you don't need in your diet, and which Grace pointed out, have negative benefits for your health.We also bring up one of our key books in the weMove library Nourishing Fats by Sally Fallon chairwoman of the Weston A Price foundation and also the work of Weston A Price himself who promote the return to minimally processed natural, seasonal, local food source diets in order to support the optimal functioning of our human bodies of which we will be exploring further in our food and farming series later this year.This Weston A Price idea is massively in favour of unpasteurised dairy, animal fats and eating food that is grown in your country or residence (calling out avocado eating, coconut water drinking English residents, not so indigenous a diet really)I'm a big dairy fan. I'm a big real, raw, unpasteurized dairy fan, have been for a while, and whether it's in my constitution or I have been lucky it suits me very well. No mucus build up, no allergic responses, nothing other than positive effects and energy, and the people that I know who also have experimented with raw, unpasteurized dairy milk from grass fed grass finished ideally biodynamic cattle, who are antibiotic free who are reared free from modern world industrial pharmaceutical intervention. Have had the same response.Its important to add this podcast is not a raw dairy propaganda, but it does approach a conversation that we believe is becoming overlooked. Whether you chose to consume at the polarities of diet i.e. veganism or carnivorism, or settle somewhere in between or eat according to feel and connection. Culture and marketing is pushing an idea that plays on emotional beliefs

Be curious about what you read and who you train with.This weeks podcast is a result of a t shirt a guy would wear when we trained alongside each other @whitehartcrossfit. Efrem Brynin trains @whitehartcrossfit and I remember seeing his T shirt with the logo and slogan Strongmen on it. I got it but I also didn't until I began to see a few more around in the box. So I got curious about what it meant and what it was for.Turns out Strongmen is a bereavement charity Efrem founded with Daniel Cross after being connected by one of the SAS Who Dares Wins team as they had both been on the show and suffered from unexpected loss.Hearing this it felt right to do what we can to share what they are doing and how just because culture has shown that men deal with life events like bereavement in one way, does not mean they aren't looking for a more connected way for them to express the rise and fall of grief and bereavement which can literally make a once stable world fall apart around the person.We are all strong, and culture often misrepresents what it means to be strong, vulnerable, ask for help etc. Strength, true strength of the mental and physical kind is being able to ask for help and support. All of this is easy to say, but harder to do. As Efrem says when something like this happens “You know in your Self that something isn't right, but difficult conversations and difficult conversations”To make this progress the person needs to feel safe to do so and that is exactly why Strongmen exists, to create a safe space where in this case men can be around like minds and receive support and connection to manage the grieving process and build their life back. They do this through weekend retreats and also a peer 2 peer telephone service called Man2Man which started during the lockdown of 2020.We will all face bereavement and loss at some point in our lives, knowing there is a network to hold you as you experience the grieving process is invaluable.If you need to make a call or know someone that might, then check out www.strongmen.org.ukThanks Efrem

The sports field is literally a proving ground, and in this weeks podcast we explore an idea that maybe the proving ground is not fully understood and that we often attempt to prove something that doesn't need to be proven. That, you are enough and you have always been enough.Now imagine what that shift in understanding would do to how we show up on the field, that you are in the field because of who you are.That is what I take from our podcast with @rick_cooper, ex rugby player, fireman and now leadership coach and speaker. We talk, Competition. Connection. Resilience. Leadership, how to pick yourself up when you are told you will never walk again and more.Thanks brother for your time, as always it was a pleasure.If you like the pod and feel like buying us a coffee to keep us fueled, then follow the link in the bio.Peace☮️, love❤️ and rigor✊.

Welcome to the weMove podcast. When does sticking at things and never quitting become detrimental and negative to progress? Quitting, is a term that has so many negative connotations. There is so much glamour in the social media feeds of never quitting, doing something whatever it takes that it can get clouded and confused. I am all for the idea of not quitting, but sometimes I do wonder what it's all about when slogging away at something, where the stakes are not related to what really matters, like life/death. Todays podcast is with David ‘Jacko' Jackson, one half of @schoolofcalisthenics, former professional rugby player who had to make the decision to call time on his professional playing career due to culmination of impacts, tackles which were slowly over time affecting his longevity as a human. Jacko suffered a seizure during practice, leading to the necessary scans etc to confirm that the life forward from then on would need to be different. This is where quitting is legitimate, though still a tough pill to swallow when drive, ego and the nature of the game is to “patch up and keep going”. What followed was certainly a questioning of identity, purpose and all the other trimmings that come with turning away from the thing that defined Jacko. But what I feel has come from that is the path that lay ahead and the number of people Jacko has been able to inspire, and positively impact along the way developing the School of Calisthenics with his co founder Tim Stevenson and then personal explorations into the more cutting edge ideas of vestibular training, breathwork, cold immersion to begin to reconnect to the bodies innate ability to improve, grow and progress, all the time investing in to as Jacko calls it your “physical pension”. And it does start with movement, as Chris and I have always believed. Get up and move, do it consistently with intention and it will change your life. Thanks Jacko, and enjoy the episode. As always if you like what we do, we have this Ko-fi platform where you can support the podcast by buying a virtual coffee. Click the link in the bio.

Chris and James riff on Paul Warrior's 30 day Atlas ball program and Chris' dive into  Shadow Work

Chris and James discuss thoughts from 2020

This weeks episode we are on the bike, exploring one persons infatuation with the bike, or at least that's what he was originally thought it was.Turns out it was a vehicle for expression, but not of the ego image that is so often the case. But something deeper, the bike was a support vehicle to connect with what was needed. To grieve the passing of his dad, a big transition in the scheme of life. We spoke to Dhiren half way through this year and this conversation really was a gem. Articulate, and willing to ask questions of himself that many suppress, Dhiren spoke about cycling, the infatuation that occurs when we begin the movement journey of a specific genre (in this case cycling), the addiction of feeling fitter, stronger, more capable and the all too common gentle attrition of the physical self that comes from endurance pursuits.Sports are neutral, inert. It is us that give them a charge be that positive or negative. I fear that we are illiterate and ill prepared in our comprehension of why we move. That is changing slowly and can happen more often if we are to understand that movement is healing, that our bodies are always striving to move towards healing, to completion, to a feeling of wholeness.There is a consequence in striving.The question for me is “are we striving to achieve the thing we think we are?”We think, most often because of the linear start and end point of sport that the achievement is the winning, the completing.But what about the DNF, the inability to finish something. The DNF is the thing that no ones wants to do, but it represents to me a point of questioning, because the body and or mind could not continue because we weren't listening to what it was trying to tell us that it needed or maybe didn't need. Do you need to run that ultra, ride that sportive, climb that mountain? It is the challenges that stop us in our tracks that teach us the most about who we are, what we an become, not doing something easily with little on the line. The podcast is accompanied by a short film, one of Chris and Will (the editors) best I think. Thanks to Dhiren for your patience on the bike, for the journey you went on and the openness of the conversation.We will be on newsletter 3 in a few weeks, so if you'd like to sign up then go to weMove.world/newsletter and we can update you with the new one. Or if you are feeling generous and would like to support us with a coffee but wonder how you would as we are all in this weird lock down. Fear not, you can support the podcast using Ko-Fi where you can literally buy us a ‘coffee', follow the https://ko-fi.com/wemoveworldThat's all from us, peace from the two of us.

Hey there, welcome to the weMove podcast. There's a lot of internal change happening within weMove at the minute. Not the obvious change, Chris and I are both still involved, but with this year being what it is, it has evolved us. I'm now in Portugal living with my young family, which has been a radical, obvious, natural, needed, timely, earned move. For how long, who knows but we are up in the hills, surrounded by nature, farmland, real life and it is just what we needed, I needed. And Chris is roaming and exploring in his own way, revisiting his place of birth, and the constructs that come with that. We are both in a good place, however you define a good place. I would say it still comes with the daily sludge to move through, but interspersed with real gems and progress.Training here is happening more in this place for me than the initial phase of lockdown 1. I just didn't want to move, I wanted to be quiet and luckily I had the opportunity to. Become a kind of hermit, training with a close group of friends, having conversations that I realise are becoming the next stage of weMove. IT's pretty cool, daunting and natural.And that has informed our podcasts in a way it didn't before. We were attempting to be more planned, slick, professional, but this world feels that the conversations we have are by their very nature, real.  Real in the sense that we are not setting out a formulaic conversation structure where guests are brought on to promote their new book or just getting the big names on. Because those big names you can listen to again and again and they say the same thing, their thing. We are looking to the network that is natural and connects more organically around the world, and has no less impact. In fact I think it has more impact if we actively and passively let it. Todays conversation is a continuation of last weeks pod with Georgie Holt in that it is with acupuncturist Jack Jewell, a Five Element Acupuncture practitioner and he feels like a young Jedi, of which there are a growing number of younger therapists who are following in the footsteps of the history and tradition while bringing a more contemporary take on therapy.What is consistent in Jack and the tradition is the belief that the relationship between the natural world and our bodies, is paramount in how we live, in particular how it manifests as illness in our body, mind and spirit.Which I find particularly interesting because weMove started with the belief that people just need to move and then the path will open up if we seek. What we are beginning to realise is that the seeking is our Self and who we really are. We just have to go through this initiation of endurance, learning, unlearning, finding, losing and then re-finding who we are, what we can do and what is possible.Literally, we spend our entire life if we are unlucky looking for something that was under our noses all along. Us, you, me. We are what we seek, but we have to be in that place which feels like non effort, that middle way we discuss where we can observe and shape our reality.I enjoyed this one, the sound is a little whack but that is the wonder of zoom, headsets and transcontinental Wi-Fi connections.Thanks Jack, this was good.You can find Jack on instagram @jjacupuncture and jjacupuncture.co.uk.We also got our first newsletter out a couple of weeks ago, thanks to those that signed up, sent us questions and emails. We are putting together the next one, it will be different again. If you are not on the list sign up at weMove.world. Like I said things are changing here at weMove world and it will be a good end to this year and start to the wonder that will be 2021.Peace from Portugal.

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast.With one more episode in our movement and search for meaning to come, we are holding off whilst we complete the accompanying short film Chris has been working on. It's rally good and a lovely bookend to the series.In the meantime we are beginning a new series of conversations with a growing number of body work practitioners influenced by the concepts of Eastern Medicine specfically acupuncture, of which there happen to be two who have piqued my interest on instagram for their personal message and their aesthetics. And whilst how we choose our personal team isn't always best based on aesthetics of their insta feed and words. These mediums do portray someone's flavour as I call it. Their personality, their interests etc,, which has been how I have gathered and formed those around me who I call on when I am struggling physically, mentally or spiritually.There are many practitioners out there in the world, no two are the same even if they come from what is on the surface the same background. If you don't click with them and by that I mean feel safe, seen and heard then chances are their effectiveness with the person is not likely to be what it could be. So if you are seeking someone to support you, then be discerning with your choice, with you and the energy you surround yourself with, be this a coach, a training program, body worker, healer, guide. Choose wisely.So today Chris speaks to Georgie Holt, a London based Auricular Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Yin Yoga practitioner who specialises in guiding people in their Still Practices. So much of the movement world is about moving, moving faster, moving further or the health world about healing faster and quicker, with quick fixes and body hacks.Increasingly this modern emphasis on speed and progress ignores the very way progress is made which is to be still. And by that I am not meaning you will run your marathon by standing still, of course you won't but you might just run it better if you are still within your mind and body, when you are not constantly catapulted into fight or flight by adrenaline which over time is not great for your performance or your health.This approach of still, centred and stable is evident in all of those who achieve great things. Not that the great things is the reason, but rather that from this still, centred and stable place we can tap into the potential and resources that each of us have.Yin Yoga, Yoga nidra, breathwork, ice baths, rest, sleep, journaling. All of these I would put in the box of Still practices which are game changing and daunting at the same time. Particularly the latter for those folk who like me didn't want to sit still and would push through injury, pain or other such signs of the body saying, “mate, time to give me a rest”You can follow Georgie on insta @fearlessbodies and also @studio_unfold.Share our podcast with your friends, it is how the conversations get to people who may need them. Also our newsletter, the first one of which is finally out – that was a purge on my procrastination skills! If you have received it, have a look through, it is by no means the finished article, it improves based on feedback, all of which is welcome. And if you haven't signed up then do and support us in creating a newsletter of value and not just more inbox clogging stuff. From Chris and me, thanks for your support. Peace. 

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast. To say that the last few months have been unpredictable is an understatement, it has certainly taken its toll on the routine and structure of my days and for that I apologise as the frequency of our podcast releases has been intermittent as a result. Todays episode is a continuation of the movement and search for meaning conversations and one that we recorded as we entered the first week of the original lockdown. For some there is a second lockdown and it is curious how this episode is timely even now. We often feel the need to rush but as one of our friends wrote the other week “Rushing is what got me…” Just goes to show that quality be it actions or conversations rarely have a sell by date. In fact having just moved to Northern Portugal and observing the cities of UK and perhaps beyond, there is a manic rush that prevails under the guise of direction and purpose. Anyway back to the podcast. This conversation is with Olivia Berggren who had a similar experience to many we have spoken to. A questioning of the practices we do as to why we do them. Are they serving us or are they covering up for something that we are not asking ourselves. Movement is an expression of our experiences and how we see the world, but not all movement is healthy, it can without doubt be a place to hide from what we knowingly know but are unwilling to deal with. We can be hard on ourselves, particularly when we are searching for who we are. Often we find a practice that seduces us, more often than not through watching someone so good and proficient in the movement and repetition that they make it look effortless, full of ease and inspiring. It is amazing to watch these people, but we know very little of what they have endured to get to that place, who they are and why they do it. I'm going to make a generalisation here that the majority of people that are doing a practice have no idea why they are doing it, they follow blindly a practice that they rarely engage fully with and often use it to cover up the weaknesses and damage caused by a life of unfiled experiences. I did it with running, climbing, astanga, business. Olivia experienced something similar with astanga yoga. The control, discipline, freedom, times, splits, races, training feel great and absolutely have merit but they can and often do crossover into some form of self punishment when we do not understand why we are doing something. There are other ways to move that are not what you are doing that will benefit the very thing you are doing and more. Be curious enough to understand the tyoe of person you are, create a place of safety within you and explore all the ranges with which you can move, not just the end range of physical limitation.

Damian Fearns: Let emotions be your guide."In modern society most of us don't want to be in touch with ourselves; we want to be in touch with other things like religion, sports, politics, a book - we want to forget ourselves. Anytime we have leisure, we want to invite something else to enter us, opening ourselves to the television and telling the television to come and colonize us."Thats a quote from Thich Nhat Hanh that resonated with me looking back through old notes and it relates to this weeks podcast. Many of us are missing something at the moment in all the"good work" people are saying they are doing to make themselves better versions of themselves.That thing is connection with our emotions. There is as I see it a prevalent negative culture pervading social media and other areas that encourages individuals to lock into a cycle of emotional navel gazing. A continuous process of just looking and talking about emotions preventing them from what they are wanting to do, express themselves to get out of the body.In this podcast recorded at the beginning of the Movement and Search for Meaning series I sat down with weMove collaborator, Integral coach and facilitator Damian Fearns and talked about Emotions. Because for so many, including my own self I understood but didn't really understand what emotions are, what they do and how important they are for guiding us and also how they can if not treated with respect and care create some real blockages in how we interact with life and the world around us.Emotions when understood and accepted have the ability to raise our awareness of an issue and then move on out of the body. When we get to grips with this we can respond to them, and help them do what they need to do which is move. Because emotions move us, so in searching for meaning in our lives, perhaps connect with your emotions instead of disconnecting from them. You will thank them for it.If you like what we do, then we ask that you share the podcast with others who are searching for new things to listen to. We will also be launching this November our newsletter The Middle Way, so if you are interested in receiving a simply designed and concise guide that connects the themes of weMove together then sign up on our website weMove.world or on our Linktree on our instagram bio. Sending you all good vibes in these curious times. Peace.

Episode 4 in the Movement and Search for Meaning series with running coach Ollie McCarthy. We titled this the Taboo of Talking as we talk about suicide, Ollie's experience of coming to terms with his girlfriends attempted suicide and how he found weightlifting and running his avenues for processing this event. Incredibly poignant for Chris and I, as we have our own experience in 2019 of my gladly failed attempt at suicide. Being able to talk to Ollie about his experience, listen to him and share experiences without the charged emotion of me or him being in each others experiences I found very helpful in developing an empathy with my life partner Lucie and also with Chris. We don't talk enough, yet we talk too much in this modern world. And I believe that the space to talk, listen and be heard is one of the most powerful and transformative practices for our mental, physical and spiritual health. Thanks Ollie. If this is a conversation that resonates with you, or someone you know, it would be great to share the episode with them or even on your insta stories/facebook page for those who might just need to hear something like this to make them feel like they can talk about how they are feeling. Peace and love. James & Chris