Best Nutritious Movement Podcasts (2025)

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Nutritious Movement & The Gardener, with Katy Bowman 1:07:11

18d ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Summer makes it easy to move your body – to get out for a walk, to work in the garden, to hike, bike, stroll, boat, climb, swim, dance under the stars. Whatever calls you. But as we know, many of us – most of us?Do not move enough, and even if we do, we don’t get a balanced diet of movement. Which Gardening can help with, and which physical movemen…

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#188 | 6 Sneaky Ways Busyness and Procrastination Keep Women Over 40 from Losing Weight and Getting Healthy 19:39

3h ago19:39

19:39

Feeling stuck in your weight loss or health journey—even though you’re always busy? In this episode, we dive into how busyness and procrastination can be a form of emotional buffering that keeps women over 40 from losing weight and getting healthy. Learn about sneak ways this may be showing up for you. Mentioned in this episode: 👉 Free Discovery Ca…

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Getting to know our neighbors: Preparing for National Pollinator Week with Colorado's PPAN 1:17:05

4d ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Every year since 2007, when the US Senate passed sanctions declaring it, the third week of June is celebrated as National Pollinator Week. It is no accident that this is the same week as the Summer Solstice, when many pollinators reach their peak. Since 2017, however, the state of Colorado has celebrated June as National Pollinator Month, and this …

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Getting to know our neighbors: Preparing for National Pollinator Week with Colorado's PPAN 1:17:05

4d ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Every year since 2007, when the US Senate passed sanctions declaring it, the third week of June is celebrated as National Pollinator Week. It is no accident that this is the same week as the Summer Solstice, when many pollinators reach their peak. Since 2017, however, the state of Colorado has celebrated June as National Pollinator Month, and this …

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Where Exactly Is Muscle Memory? And Other 'Movement In The News" Headlines 53:18

5d ago53:18

53:18

Try Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 Days! This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram take a deeper look into three recent headlines in the body-nerd world. First up, recent research has shown that our skeletal muscles remember training at the protein level - no bra…

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S3 Ep28: Sea Change: Niall Sabongi on Irish Seafood Sustainability 1:05:30

6d ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Niall Sabongi is on a mission to change how we eat, and think about, seafood in Ireland. A chef and seafood entrepreneur, Niall was frustrated by stuffy restaurants and a broken fishing system, and he set out to do things differently. He opened a string of relaxed, seafood-focused eateries and later launched Sustainable Seafood Ireland, a wholesale…

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#187 | What’s Really Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Goals: (Emotional Eating for Women Over 40) – Part 2 Live Health Coaching Call 21:29

7d ago21:29

21:29

Part 2: In this second part of our live coaching call, we go deeper into what’s really behind emotional eating and the stress that keeps us stuck. Because it’s not just about the food—it’s about what’s driving the habits. In this episode, we’ll talk about: How to sit with uncomfortable feelings instead of eating through them Simple tools to handle …

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Transformative Beauty: Ben Futa in conversation with Montreal-based floral designer Marc Sardi 55:47

11d ago55:47

55:47

To welcome the fullness of June, this week on Cultivating Place, guest host Ben Futa is back and in conversation with Marc Sardi, a Montreal-based scientist turned floral artist who has reinvented his relationship with the natural world, and himself, along with changing careers. It’s an authentic conversation exploring how rediscovering our most au…

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Transformative Beauty: Ben Futa in conversation with Montreal-based floral designer Marc Sardi 55:47

11d ago55:47

55:47

To welcome the fullness of June, this week on Cultivating Place, guest host Ben Futa is back and in conversation with Marc Sardi, a Montreal-based scientist turned floral artist who has reinvented his relationship with the natural world, and himself, along with changing careers. It’s an authentic conversation exploring how rediscovering our most au…

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From niche to norm: what's holding plant-based back? 45:26

13d ago45:26

45:26

Welcome to season two of ProVeg Talks: Food Industry, where we go beyond innovation to examine the real-world challenges keeping plant-based food from reaching its full potential. This season: 'Breaking barriers – making plant-based mainstream' is your practical guide to navigating – and overcoming – the commercial challenges alternative protein bu…

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#186 | How to Get Moving Again and Restart Your Weight Loss When You’ve Fallen Off Track (For Women 40+) – Part 1 Live Health Coaching Call 25:51

14d ago25:51

25:51

Part 1: Feeling stuck or like you've lost your momentum? You're not alone. In this live coaching call, we dive into simple, doable steps to help you get moving again—physically and mentally—so you can start losing weight and feeling like yourself again. In this episode, we’ll talk about: The mindset shifts that actually lead to lasting weight loss …

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Nutritious Movement & The Gardener, with Katy Bowman 1:07:11

18d ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Summer makes it easy to move your body – to get out for a walk, to work in the garden, to hike, bike, stroll, boat, climb, swim, dance under the stars. Whatever calls you. But as we know, many of us – most of us?Do not move enough, and even if we do, we don’t get a balanced diet of movement. Which Gardening can help with, and which physical movemen…

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What You Need To Know About Bone 2: It's Not The Mode It's The Load 1:38:15

19d ago1:38:15

1:38:15

Try Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 Days! This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram continue their discussion about the skeleton. In this episode, they break down the best approach to taking care of your bones using a government framework: Strong, Steady and Strai…

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S3 Ep27: Tom Keogh talks spuds, snacks and food security 1:07:23

20d ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Tom Keogh has a great story to tell. Their family has been farming the land for over three generations, supplying the fresh produce market with potatoes grown on the farm in North County Dublin. Faced with falling demand for fresh spuds, Tom took a bold step, he began making crisps by hand in a shed on the farm. That small experiment became Keogh’s…

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#185 | Weight Loss Tips for Women over 40 for a Busy Summer: Stay on Track Without Starting Over 21:30

21d ago21:30

21:30

Summer can feel like a whirlwind — vacations, busy schedules, and routines out the window. But that doesn’t mean your health goals have to take a backseat. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple ideas to help you stay consistent without feeling deprived or overwhelmed. Here’s what we cover: 💭 Mindset Matters: How to stop the “I’ll start over later” …

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Raised Beds, Raised Voices: Guest Host Abra Lee in Conversation with Philly's Guina Hammond 58:50

25d ago58:50

58:50

Guina Hammond is the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's program manager of sustainable communities. She is also deeply involved in her hometown of Philadelphia as a certified organic landcare professional, PHS Tree Tender, Penn State Master Gardener, and planning team member for the Mid-Atlantic Woody & Perennial Plant Conference. In addition to …

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Raised Beds, Raised Voices: Guest Host Abra Lee in Conversation with Philly's Guina Hammond 58:50

25d ago58:50

58:50

Guina Hammond is the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's program manager of sustainable communities. She is also deeply involved in her hometown of Philadelphia as a certified organic landcare professional, PHS Tree Tender, Penn State Master Gardener, and planning team member for the Mid-Atlantic Woody & Perennial Plant Conference. In addition to …

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REPLAY: Navigating the Hormonal Rollercoaster: Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause and Perimenopause with Dr. Cat 24:53

28d ago24:53

24:53

Wondering about the hormone changes that happen to women in their 40s and 50s? Today I have Dr. Cat on the show to break down what's happening and what you can do to support your body during this time of perimenopause and menopause. Topics: What is menopause? When does perimenopause start? Symptoms of perimenopause The mindset of menopause: drop th…

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That Green Thing Inside US ALL, Jill Mays on Nurturing Nature, Gardening for Special Needs 58:41

1M ago58:41

58:41

As the summer gardening season rolls into full-throated song, the idea of who has access to the work, joy, and benefits of this practice also comes into view—and feeds what Occupational Therapist and author Jill Mays calls that "green thing inside of us all."As an occupational therapist by career and calling, over the course of her professional lif…

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That Green Thing Inside US ALL, Jill Mays on Nurturing Nature, Gardening for Special Needs 58:41

1M ago58:41

58:41

As the summer gardening season rolls into full-throated song, the idea of who has access to the work, joy, and benefits of this practice also comes into view—and feeds what Occupational Therapist and author Jill Mays calls that "green thing inside of us all."As an occupational therapist by career and calling, over the course of her professional lif…

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S3 Ep26: Beyond Carbon Neutral: John Gilliland’s approach to Sustainable Farming 1:01:03

1M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

John Gilliland is on a mission to transform how we think about food, farming, and the environment. At Brook Hall Estate, his family’s historic farm in Derry, John began by trying to lower his farm’s energy bills, but his changes grew into a model for climate-friendly farming that’s now guiding policy in Northern Ireland and beyond. An award-winning…

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#184 | The Power of Tiny Habits: Why Less is More When You're Losing Weight Over 40 20:19

1M ago20:19

20:19

Trying to overhaul your whole life overnight? Yeah... that usually doesn’t work. Today we’re talking about why tiny habits — the ones that feel “too small to matter” — are actually the key to real, lasting change (especially after 40). In this episode, you’ll learn: 👉 Why extreme plans fail (and what actually works) 👉 How to stop collecting new inf…

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A Beautiful Journey, Plantswoman Holly Shimizu, Emeritus Director US Botanic Garden 1:01:49

1M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

This second week of May, we welcome gardener and plantswoman Holly Shimizu. Her four decades of work in some of America’s notable public gardens have tracked and traced some of the most impactful changes in public garden standards, expectations, and accountability in that same time frame.From her visionary leadership roles at the National Herb Gard…

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A Beautiful Journey, Plantswoman Holly Shimizu, Emeritus Director US Botanic Garden 1:01:49

1M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

This second week of May, we welcome gardener and plantswoman Holly Shimizu. Her four decades of work in some of America’s notable public gardens have tracked and traced some of the most impactful changes in public garden standards, expectations, and accountability in that same time frame.From her visionary leadership roles at the National Herb Gard…

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EP 180 What You Need To Know About Bone 1: Your Skeleton Is An Autobiography 59:00

1M ago59:00

59:00

Try Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 Days! This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Katy’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days! This is the first of two episodes on bone. There is lots of discussion in the media about bone health and in this first episode biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram plac…

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How to make plant-based eating a lasting habit 29:20

1M ago29:20

29:20

It’s clear that plant-based food has grown in popularity, with the last 10 years seeing increasing numbers of people interested in trying products and reducing their meat and dairy consumption. But there are still demographics that will not buy plant-based products, as well as those who will try plant-based food once and never again. So, how do we …

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#183 | Movement vs. Exercise: The Real Key to Weight Loss for Women Over 40 18:23

1M ago18:23

18:23

In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between movement and exercise—and why both matter, especially for weight loss and energy after 40. You’ll learn: Why your daily step count matters more than you think How to balance strength training and movement without burnout Simple ways to increase movement that don’t feel overwhelming The key t…

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Happy May Day! Growing Home: Humble Roots & The Pacific Northwest Native Plant Primer 1:05:13

2M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

This week on Cultivating Place we welcome May, with all of her floral and plant profusion, revisiting a conversation we loved with Kristin Currin and Andrew Merritt of Humble Roots Nursery in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge. Acclaimed for their native plant passions, knowledge, and integrity, Kristin and Drew are the authors of the Pacific Northwest …

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Happy May Day! Growing Home: Humble Roots & The Pacific Northwest Native Plant Primer 1:05:13

2M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

This week on Cultivating Place we welcome May, with all of her floral and plant profusion, revisiting a conversation we loved with Kristin Currin and Andrew Merritt of Humble Roots Nursery in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge. Acclaimed for their native plant passions, knowledge, and integrity, Kristin and Drew are the authors of the Pacific Northwest …

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S3 Ep25: From Surf to Turf, with Fergal Smith 49:11

2M ago49:11

49:11

Having spent over a decade as an international pro surfer, Fergal Smith made the life-changing decision to return home to the west of Ireland and follow in his father’s footsteps as an organic farmer. Starting with just half an acre of land, Fergal has slowly grown his innovative food business, Moy Hill Farm, into a 120-acre certified organic farm,…

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#182 Trying to Lose Weight Alone Over 40? Here’s Why It’s Keeping You Stuck 15:54

2M ago15:54

15:54

In this episode, we’re talking about why doing it all alone—especially over 40—is one of the biggest reasons you might feel stuck with your weight loss or health goals. Here’s what you’ll hear: A personal story about thinking “I should be able to do this on my own”—and why that mindset wasn’t helping The truth: You’re not broken, you're just doing …

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For the Love of Soil, Start with Soil: Juliet Sargeant 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Juliet Sargeant is an award-winning English garden designer who blends beauty with purpose in every space she creates. Juliet’s unique background in medicine, science, and psychology gives her designs a whole new depth, focusing on wellbeing and connection.You might recognize her name from that time in 2016 when she made history as the first Black …

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For the Love of Soil, Start with Soil: Juliet Sargeant 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Juliet Sargeant is an award-winning English garden designer who blends beauty with purpose in every space she creates. Juliet’s unique background in medicine, science, and psychology gives her designs a whole new depth, focusing on wellbeing and connection.You might recognize her name from that time in 2016 when she made history as the first Black …

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Ep 179: Is The Concept of Exercise Helpful or Harmful? 1:26:42

2M ago1:26:42

1:26:42

Try Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 Days! This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Katy’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days! Inspired by a listener's letter, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk about exercise and sport and how these relate to natural movement. They discuss how Katy’s mes…

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#181 | Too Old to Gain Muscle? Not True for Women Over 40 (Get Stronger & Lose Weight) 14:25

2M ago14:25

14:25

Today we're diving into a super common belief I hear all the time—“I’m too old to gain muscle.” If you’ve ever thought that, I want you to hang with me for this one because we are going to bust that myth wide open. Here’s the truth—you are never too old to build muscle. I don’t care if you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond. Our bodies are incredib…

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The Holy Earth & The Nature Study Idea, John Stempien on the Legacy of Liberty Hyde Bailey 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

In this holy season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, with the earth reviving herself in greenery and flowers, birds, bees, and butterflies all around us, I am so pleased to be in conversation today with a gardener who will represent another gardener -one in the here now and one from more than a century ago, whose words resonate into the presen…

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The Holy Earth & The Nature Study Idea, John Stempien on the Legacy of Liberty Hyde Bailey 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

In this holy season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, with the earth reviving herself in greenery and flowers, birds, bees, and butterflies all around us, I am so pleased to be in conversation today with a gardener who will represent another gardener -one in the here now and one from more than a century ago, whose words resonate into the presen…

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S3 Ep24: Farming in a conflict zone - Dr Ollie Moore’s journey through the West Bank 1:02:28

2M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Dr Ollie Moore is an expert in the sociology of farming and food, and one of Ireland’s leading experts on food systems and champions of food justice. As a member of Talamh Beo, Ollie was invited by a farming development and advocacy organisation in Palestine to visit the West Bank and learn about what life is like for food producers in an area that…

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#180 | Top Core Training Mistakes Women Over 40 Make (and How to Get a Flat Belly) 14:01

2M ago14:01

14:01

Think crunches are the key to a flat belly? Not so fast. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest mistakes women over 40 make when it comes to core training—and what to do instead if you want a stronger, flatter, more functional core. Tune in to learn: Why your core is more than just your "six-pack" muscles How crunches and sit-ups might be…

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Love Letter to a Garden, Debbie Millman of Design Matters 59:20

2M ago59:20

59:20

Debbie Millman has written love letters before. Her 20 years of creating and hosting the popular podcast Design Matters is just one of them. Her many books, several of them established reference books in the design and branding worlds, are among others. I am guessing she’s written a few to her wife the author Roxanne Gay, who contributed recipes to…

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Love Letter to a Garden, Debbie Millman of Design Matters 59:20

2M ago59:20

59:20

Debbie Millman has written love letters before. Her 20 years of creating and hosting the popular podcast Design Matters is just one of them. Her many books, several of them established reference books in the design and branding worlds, are among others. I am guessing she’s written a few to her wife the author Roxanne Gay, who contributed recipes to…

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Ep 178: Are Humans Born To Walk? 1:24:15

2M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

Try Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 Days! This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Katy’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days! Katy Bowman and Jeannette Loram kick this episode off with a conversation about British walking idioms and nature-based language. They are then joined by Mark Sisson, author, former dista…

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#179 | Healthy Date Ideas for Women Over 40: Fun & Active Ways to Connect 17:55

2M ago17:55

17:55

Want to enjoy social time without derailing your health goals? In this episode of Healthy Beyond 40, we’re talking about healthy date ideas—whether it’s with your partner, friends, or kids. Here’s what we cover: ✅ Get Active Together – Fun ways to move while connecting: Walks in the park, hiking, or biking Yoga or fitness classes Line dancing or pi…

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Supporting farmers through diversification 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

Looking for insights on the future of European agriculture? You’ve come to the right place. This month, host Gemma Tadman explores how we can support European farmers who are looking to diversify their farms. She’s joined by Simon Kraemer, a leading advocate for regenerative agriculture who has worked with growers around the world. As farmers navig…

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The Vibrant New Natural Gardening of Kelly D. Norris 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

You might remember Cultivating Place's first conversation with Iowa-based plantsman, Kelly D. Norris, back in 2021, in celebration of his book New Naturalism, designing and planting a resilient, ecologically vibrant home garden. And we’re so pleased to get him back this week in conversation with CP Guest Host Ben Futa to talk more about this curren…

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