The Mindful Movement Podcast and Community

Chris Duffin is an elite American powerlifter and founder of Kabuki Strength, known for blending biomechanics with high-level performance training. He spent years ranked among the top multi-ply lifters in the world, set multiple world records, and was among the first athletes to squat and deadlift over 1,000 pounds for reps, earning a reputation as one of the strongest and most innovative figures...

Shalin Shah is the CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, where he leads the development of novel therapies for testosterone deficiency and metabolic health. His background spans finance, private equity, and pharmaceutical strategy, with a focus on patient-centered innovation and education around hormonal health. In this conversation, Les Raymond and Shalin Shah discuss testosterone’s broader role in men’...

Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine physician specializing in functional, integrative, and holistic medicine, with additional certifications in Functional Medicine and Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine. His approach to chronic illness and nutrition is strongly influenced by his experience caring for his daughter Anna, who has cerebral palsy. In this conversation, Dr. Ha...

Dr. Chloe Carmichael, Ph. D. is a licensed clinical psychologist based in New York City. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Columbia University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and completed both her master’s degree and Ph. D. in clinical psychology at Long Island University, an APA-accredited program. Her clinical training included placements at Lenox Hill Hospital...

Dr. Jeffrey M. Hockings, D.C., known as “The Diabetes Doc,” is a chiropractor and the founder and CEO of Diabetes Reversal Group, a telehealth-based program focused on reversing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle intervention. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in 1990 and has spent over three decades working in nutrition and metabolic health, emphasizing structured di...

Mitchel Osmond is a mentor, speaker, and coach who helps fathers and husbands build stronger relationships through intentional leadership, emotional connection, and personal discipline. Drawing from his own journey through personal struggle and growth, he focuses on helping men reconnect with their purpose, improve family dynamics, and lead healthier homes through clarity, confidence, and consiste...

Dr. David D. Clarke, MD is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and gastroenterology, best known for his work on stress-related and brain-generated physical symptoms often referred to as neuroplastic or psychophysiologic conditions. After decades in traditional gastroenterology, he shifted his focus toward understanding how the brain, stress, and emotions can drive very real pain and i...

Julie Ryan is a medical intuitive, psychic, and author known for her work in energy scanning and spiritual communication. After a career as a businesswoman and inventor, she shifted her focus toward intuitive practice and developed her framework for understanding the “twelve phases of transition.” In this episode, she shares her journey with me exploring how she discovered and refined her psychic...

In this conversation, Chris James shares his insights on nutrition and fasting, challenging common beliefs about dietary needs and the body's capabilities. He recounts his personal experience of fasting for 30 days while working in physically demanding conditions, demonstrating that the body can function effectively even with limited food intake. This discussion highlights the misconceptions s...

Lisa Parda is a real-estate broker, radio show host, and author based in New Hampshire. In this conversation, Lisa opens up about her journey from a heavily processed-food upbringing to discovering the healing power of real, home-cooked meals. She describes how an elimination diet helped her understand the deep connection between food, emotions, and autoimmune health, especially through the lens o...

Karen Canham is the founder of Karen Ann Wellness and a Nervous System Mastery Coach who helps high-achieving women move beyond burnout and perfectionism into sustainable, embodied success. In this conversation we explore the different states of the nervous system, focusing on the dorsal, ventral, and sympathetic states, and the role of the vagus nerve in regulating these states for emotional and...

Deanna Hansen is an Athletic Therapist and the creator of Block Therapy, a therapeutic system designed to release adhesions in the fascia, restore structural alignment, and improve overall wellbeing through breath, pressure, and stillness. After her own struggles with anxiety, body image, and chronic tension, she discovered how deeply the fascial system responds to emotion, stress, and gravity and...

In this episode I sit down with Rachael Davis, RDH and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist from R.A.D. Myofunctional Therapy, to dig into how oral health and breathing patterns go far beyond the dentist’s chair. We explore everything from tongue positioning and low tongue tone, to how breastfeeding and diet shape early oral development, and even how emotional stress shows up in our faces, mouths and...

In this interview, I sit down with Thais Gibson, founder of The Personal Development School, to talk about how our attachment styles shape the way we love, communicate, and connect with others, and how understanding them can completely change your mental health and relationships. Thais breaks down the four main attachment styles: secure, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment style, and fearful a...

Dan Brulé is a world-renowned breathwork pioneer, Navy veteran, and author of Just Breathe, known for training hundreds of thousands of people in over 70 countries on the art and science of conscious breathing. In this interview, Les and Dan dive deep into the transformative power of breathwork, exploring its ancient roots, modern applications, and Dan’s personal journey from the military to becom...

In the words of John Lennon, “Love is the flower you’ve got to let grow.” This is part 4 of a 7 part chakra meditation series with the focus on the fourth or heart chakra. This chakra is the expression of our love and compassion. When the heart center is open and the energy is balanced here, you feel connected to and love for all the people in your life. Enjoy this guided meditation with music to...

Energy is grounded at the root chakra, flows into emotions in the sacral chakra, then begins to become power at the third or solar plexus chakra. When you are aligned with your purpose and energy is balanced, your power will come naturally. If you are looking to build strength and develop your will, this energy center needs to be in balance. This is part 3 of a 7 part chakra meditation series with...

This interview straight up gave me hope. It's been hard recently seeing bad thing after bad thing happening around the world. Sometimes it makes me feel a bit nihilistic. Speaking with Matt was exactly the change in perspective that I needed. He's truly doing some amazing things with some amazing people and saving a ton of lives along the way. I hope this interview gives you a bit of optim...

Next in line in this chakra series is the Sacral Chakra. Knock knock... Who's there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad it's time to balance the Sacral Chakra? Be sure to check out the other meditations in this series. Meditation written and read by Sara Raymond Chakra Balancing Music Created by: Sonic Yogi http://sonicyogi.com http://youtube.com/sonicyogi Buy Sara's New Book Here! Pl...

Parenting isn’t something we’re born knowing how to do, it’s something we learn. In this episode of the Mindful Movement Podcast, parenting coach Tia Slightham breaks down why effective parenting skills come from education and practice, not intuition. She explores how different parenting styles and discipline strategies impact your child’s growth. You’ll learn about child behavior, gentle parentin...

If you are looking for a meditation practice to balance your energy, feel a sense of grounding, and relieve stress, look no further. In this collaboration with Sonic Yogi, listen to a powerful meditation to balance your root chakra with music specifically designed for this chakra. We function best when the chakras are open and in balance. Each of the meditation practices in this series can help yo...

In this interview, I sit down with Joe Smarro former police officer turned mental health advocate, to talk about his powerful journey of trauma, healing, and growth. Joe opens up about how vulnerability became his strength, why empathy in crisis situations is life-saving, and how his own experiences shaped his mission. We dive deep into his use of ketamine therapy for trauma recovery, the creation...

If you are struggling to make a decision in your life or simply want to get to know yourself better, this special yoga nidra meditation and visualization practice is for you. It is incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating if used during the day. It can also be used to help you fall asleep and enjoy extremely productive and healing sleep. It has been said that 1 hour of yoga nidra equates to 4 hours of...

What if your mind could see beyond words? In this interview, Tom Matte introduces his phenomenon called Upside Vision, a way of perceiving holographic images, symbols, and insights that go far deeper than everyday conversation. We explore the role of permission, the surprising connection between trauma and hidden abilities, and the idea that the brain may function more like a receiver than a gener...

Let's start this morning in stillness preparing you for a day filled with positive energy and a powerful connection to your inner wisdom and healing. Enjoy this 15-minute Morning Somatic Mindfulness Meditation. Meditation written and read by Sara Raymond Music Credit: Stress Melt by Chris Collins from Indiemusicbox.com Buy Sara's New Book Here! Please give a review and let the community kn...