Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman

Katy Bowman is joined by psychologists Dr Diana Hill and Dr Kelly McGonigal. Katy and Diana have co-written a new book I know I should Exercise But… 44 Reasons We Don’t Move and How to Get Over Them and they came together with Kelly, author of the The Joy of Movement, to talk about personal obstacles to movement, movement frameworks & vocabulary and how to find your ‘movement genius’. 

In our second feature Katy welcomes author and masters athlete Brad Kearns, to talk about the minimalist five-toed shoe company Peluva, one of our podcast sponsors. Brad shares the early history of the company and how you go about making a minimalist shoe. Katy and Brad discuss the niche that Peluva fills in the minimal shoe market and Brad shares his favourite customer success stories. 

Enhanced Show Notes & Full Transcript

Chapters:

00:06:25 - Conversation with Katy, Diana, and Kelly 
00:17:00 - Struggles and Motivation - grief, neurotype, perimenopause, pain and more 
00:34:45 - Jeannette and Katy Summarize 
00:38:00 - Listener question brought to you by Movemate
00:51:30 - Interview with Brad Kearns of Peluva 


Books & Articles Mentioned:

I Know I Should Exercise But…44 Reasons We Don’t Move and How to Get Over Them by Diana Hill & Katy Bowman
The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal 
Born to Walk by Mark Sisson with Brad Kearns

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Made Possible by Our Dynamic Collective of Wonderful Sponsors: 

Peluva, Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for higher impact activities
Wildling, minimal footwear for toddlers, kids and adults made from natural materials
Venn Design, beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office
Movemate, dynamic active standing boards that invite movement and play into your workday, without disrupting your workflow
Smart Playrooms, design and products to keep you and your kids engaged and active at home
Correct Toes, soft silicone toe spacers that can be worn barefoot or in shoes;


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Creators and Guests

Host
Jeannette Loram
Biologist, Yoga & Movement Teacher, Nutritious Movement® RES-CPT, Restore Your Core® Teacher
Host
Katy Bowman
Bestselling author, speaker, and a leader in the Movement movement, biomechanist Katy Bowman is changing the way we move and think about our need for movement.

What is Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman?

Movement isn’t optional—our bodies need it to thrive. Many of us struggle to get regular exercise, and even when we do, it can fall short of truly nourishing the body from head to toe. How can we move more—a lot more—when parts of us are sore, stiff, or simply forgotten in our busy lives?

Join biomechanist Katy Bowman, M.S., and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram on Move Your DNA, where big-picture science meets practical action. Together, they explore biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, cellular biology, and natural human movement—and translate it into simple, effective ways to wake up your trillion body parts. With humor, curiosity, and a focus on longevity, Katy and Jeannette help you move smarter, move more, and create a more natural habitat for yourself and your communities in today’s mostly sedentary world.