Make Movement Matter with Wendy Welpton

Looking at the photos and videos of the underwater world that Katie shares online never fail to put a smile on my face. The sheer beauty of the underwater environment that so few of us visit regularly is breathtaking and often looks like a tropical sea, not just off the coast of Cornwall! Having lived near the coast when she was growing up, she forged an early connection with the sea, encouraged b...

How do you remember your education? Was there much or any ‘green space’ and, if you were lucky enough to have some, was learning in it, part of your school’s timetable?  Some of my fondest memories as a young child were exploring, playing with moss, old walls, water and building things in forests. But this was always outside the school setting.   My guest today, Bianca Hagen, remembered being frus...

You might be forgiven, when you look at today’s guest’s Instagram grid, for thinking she has superhuman strength and is obviously one of those lucky people who was born as a talented sports person. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth!  Shelby Copeland is truly tenacious and having had to overcome multiple hurdles, she is a shining example of what hard work, consistency, but particular...

Have you heard of ‘Lifestyle medicine’? It’s a concept that I believe in whole-heartedly, and is gaining traction in the world of wellbeing. However its full potential is still less recognised by those who put less priority on their wellbeing.  Charlotte Marriott, a Consultant NHS Psychiatrist specialising in Neuroscience as well as a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician gives us a really clear...

Fear is an innate survival instinct that is in fact essential for our well-being. Early experiences and societal norms shape our perception of fear. My guest today, Julie Angel was invited to challenge her own fears on the other side of her camera, by trying out the parkour skills she had been filming. She soon realised it was helping her to confront and overcome her fears by reimagining their env...

Ever since I heard about ‘The Blue Tits’ cold water dipping community, I loved (the brilliant name!), the philosophy, its inclusivity and focus on community but mostly how much it centres on helping people to move forward, gently pushing themselves towards doing something that can be life-changing when it's often needed most.  Chatting with Sian Richardson, its founder, was a great conversation as...

A truly inspiring woman, Jo Moseley shares her journey with me about how finding a new type of movement played a pivotal role in changing her life direction and helped her overcome sadness. We discuss the catalysts that led her to embrace stand-up paddle boarding, including perimenopause and personal loss.  Jo talks about the paddleboarding challenges she set herself, including a coast-to-coast jo...

I really enjoyed chatting with self-confessed ‘movement/mind geek’, journalist, author and editor Caroline Williams.  We discuss the connection between movement and the mind, highlighting the physical and mental benefits of exercise. Caroline explains how movement affects brain function and the importance of incorporating movement into daily life, the impact of sedentarism on the brain and the rol...

Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement, chats to a variety of inspiring guests; those who've found new ways of moving to make change in their lives, like-minded movement geeks and specialists talking about specific topics on the subject of…you’ve guessed it; movement!  Learn about the importance and benefits of moving more (naturally) and find out practical ways to add more healthy movement into your...