The Mindful Movement Podcast and Community

What if some of the conveniences making our lives easier are quietly making us less capable? From artificial intelligence and smartphones to food delivery, GPS navigation, and instant access to information, modern technology has changed nearly every aspect of daily life. These tools can save us time, reduce effort, and create extraordinary opportunities. But what happens when we begin relying on t...

In this conversation, Les Raymond sits down with biochemist and entrepreneur Jane Ollis to explore the science of chronic stress, the autonomic nervous system, the vagus nerve, and the emerging field of non-invasive neuromodulation. Jane explains why nervous-system regulation is better understood as a process of retraining and recalibration, using different tools to help build greater capacity and...

Were you ever made to feel responsible for a parent's happiness, emotional stability, relationship problems, or well-being? Maybe you were called “mature for your age.” Maybe you became the listener, mediator, peacekeeper, secret keeper, or emotional caretaker in your family. From the outside, that closeness may even have looked special. But what happens when a child is asked to carry emotiona...

Why does weight so often come back after dieting? And what if the answer isn’t simply eating less, cutting carbs, or having more willpower? In this conversation, Les sits down with health coach and metabolic health educator Jay Feldman to explore a different way of thinking about weight loss, metabolism, carbohydrates, gut health, and our relationship with food. Jay explains why losing weight thro...

When was the last time you sprinted? Not jogged. Not ran a 5K. Not did cardio. Actually moved as fast as your body could comfortably and safely move. In this conversation, Les Raymond sits down with Graham Tuttle, known as The Barefoot Sprinter and author of *Born to Sprint: Unlock Your Natural Strength, Speed, and Athleticism*, to explore why speed may be one of the most overlooked pieces of life...

Can an ordinary person have a mystical or direct spiritual experience? In this conversation, Les Raymond sits down with Matt Zemon, executive director of the Council on Spiritual Practices and author of *Ordinary Mystics: Psychedelics, Faith, and the Reclaiming of Direct Spiritual Experience*, to explore the fascinating intersection of psychedelics, spirituality, religion, healing, and human conne...

What might happen if we stopped treating nature as something outside of ourselves and started listening to it as a teacher? In this conversation, Les Raymond reconnects with Danny Clark, author of *Tracking Truth: An Alchemical Journey of Learning from Nature*, more than a decade after they first crossed paths in the world of strength and movement. Since then, Danny's path has taken an unexpec...

Why is it so hard to think clearly, learn, sleep, or feel like yourself when you’re stressed? In this conversation, Les Raymond sits down with Dr. Dave Rabin, psychiatrist, neuroscientist, author, and co-founder of Apollo Neuro, to explore what modern neuroscience is teaching us about stress, safety, healing, and the nervous system. Dr. Rabin explains why our brains are wired to treat uncertainty...

Childhood has changed dramatically in just a generation. Kids spend more time on screens, less time playing outside, have fewer opportunities for independence, and are reporting anxiety at alarming rates. In this conversation, Les sits down with pediatrician Dr. Michael Glazier, Chief Medical Officer of Bluebird Kids Health, to explore what's happening to kids and what parents can do about it....

What if one of the biggest drivers of your health isn't your diet... but your light environment? In this fascinating conversation, Les Raymond sits down with Tim Hammond to explore the emerging science of circadian biology, mitochondrial health, chronic illness, Lyme disease, sunlight, blue light, and the environmental signals that shape how our bodies produce energy and heal. Tim shares his p...

What if many of the symptoms we accept as "normal aging" are actually signs that something deeper is going on? In this episode, Les Raymond sits down with naturopathic doctor and nurse practitioner Debra Muth to discuss thyroid health, menopause, chronic illness, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, hormones, and why so many people feel dismissed by conventional medicine. Dr. Deb shares her own...

Can your birth chart reveal your personality, relationships, career path, and life purpose? In this fascinating conversation, Les Raymond sits down with astrologer Neda Farr to explore what astrology actually is, how birth charts are created, and why millions of people use them as a tool for self-understanding. As a self-described skeptic, Les invites Neda to interpret his own birth chart live, le...

Can two people strongly disagree about nutrition and still have a productive conversation? In this episode, Les Raymond sits down with bestselling author and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Michael Greger to discuss plant-based nutrition, Blue Zones, heart disease, personalized nutrition, salt, stress, longevity, and the challenges of interpreting nutrition science. Rather than avoiding disagreem...

Is your body trying to tell you something? Many of us think of symptoms like anxiety, chronic pain, digestive issues, fatigue, or heart palpitations as problems to suppress. But what if they're actually signals from a dysregulated nervous system asking for attention? In this conversation, Les Raymond sits down with neurologist and HeartMath Medical Director Dr. Jorina Elbers to explore the sci...

Why do some people wake up at 3 AM every night? Why do temperature, light, mattress materials, and even smell affect sleep so profoundly? In this conversation, Les Raymond sits down with sleep expert Dr. Tara Youngblood to explore the science of sleep and the hidden environmental factors that influence how well we rest. Topics include:• Why temperature may be the most overlooked sleep tool• The su...

What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn't what happened to you—but the story you've been telling yourself about it? In this profound conversation, Les Raymond sits down with world-renowned human behavior expert, educator, and author Dr. John Demartini to explore how our perceptions shape our reality and why changing the meaning of an event can transform the course of a life. Drawing...

What does it mean to be a man in today's world? In this thought-provoking conversation, Les Raymond sits down with Dave Rossi, author of  Alphas Die Early , to explore modern masculinity, the rise of the manosphere, and why so many young men seem to be struggling. Together they discuss: • The influence of social media personalities and the manosphere • Why young men are facing rising rates of...

This one hits home as I myself struggled with opiate addiction for years and have witnessed many loved ones lose the battle these drugs can create. In this powerful conversation, Les Raymond sits down with neurologist and Chief Medical Officer of Lin Health, Dr. Eric Anderson, to explore the neuroscience of chronic pain, opioid addiction, emotional trauma, and how the nervous system can become tra...

In this live podcast Sara and I explored... - our recent retreat and the upcoming dates- Sara's 4 step protocol - the value of empathy and vulnerability- Yoga Nidra concepts- new monthly "hot seat" coaching and 30 minute clarity call Themindfulmovement.com ⁠ Thanks so much for all of your support! With gratitude, Les and Sara _________________________________________________________...

What if aging doesn’t have to mean pain, weakness, and decline? In this episode of The Mindful Movement Podcast, Les sits down with movement specialist and author Eileen Kopsaftis to challenge many of the beliefs we’ve accepted about aging, chronic pain, and physical deterioration. The conversation explores:Why muscle loss is often caused by inactivity — not ageThe surprising connection between an...

Randall from  @alwaysadaptivepodcast  joined me today to explore several topics. This was a lot of fun. We look forward to bringing more of these live sessions to YouTube. Please leave a comment with a question for the next one. This is the recent episode we referenced regarding the running/gait mechanics... https://youtu.be/kupgM0TmLHM Thanks for your support!

Staci and Jeremy started their farm in 2016 and have spent years learning to produce and preserve the majority of their own food, all while raising their kids alongside the process. Their book fills a gap most people never think about: growing food and preserving it are two separate skill sets and connecting them changes everything. In this conversation, they break down practical techniques for ca...

In this episode, I sit down with chiropractor, structural integration specialist, and movement coach Dr. Lawrence van Lingen for a fascinating deep dive into how the neck and nervous system shape nearly every aspect of your health. We cover the hidden toll that screen time is taking on your cervical spine and nervous system, how to self-organize the neck to improve posture from the inside out, and...

In this episode, I sit down with Christine Jaureguiberry, founder of Move With Scoliosis and a Senior Yoga Teacher who has dedicated her career to helping people manage scoliosis through movement. Diagnosed with scoliosis herself at age five, Christine brings both personal experience and deep expertise to this conversation. We cover what scoliosis actually is, the different types, and why muscles...

In this episode, I sit down with Bill Eddy, a therapist, legal educator, and co-founder of the High Conflict Institute. With a unique background spanning clinical social work, family law, and mediation, Bill has spent decades studying high-conflict behavior and helping people navigate some of the most difficult interpersonal dynamics. We break down what actually defines a high-conflict personality...