Stephanie chats with best-selling author Kelly McGonigal, PhD, about her latest book, The Joy of Movement. Her book explores why movement is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Their conversation focuses on the importance of movement for moms, offering practical tips to remove barriers to exercise and sharing how movement helps moms become more resilient to stress, feel more connected to those around them, reduce postpartum anxiety and depression, and so much more. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: How exercise changes your brain and physiology as well as helps you connect and bond with others for better relationships Why choosing the type of exercise (and music!) helps you to feel the emotional state you’ve craving How long it takes to receive benefits from exercising How to get excited about working out and reduce the need for willpower Why exercising early in the day is so good for parents’ mental health How to model a joyful relationship with exercise for your family Science-based reasons for why exercise is not only self-care, but also a gift to everyone else in your life Show Notes: Purchase the book, The Joy of Movement Connect with Kelly on Instagram Kelly McGonigal’s website Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Subscribe to Our Weekly Pregnancy Emails Check out our free resources and download the one for your unique season Take the free mini course at Dr. Elana’s Med School For Moms Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection. She is the best-selling author of The Willpower Instinct and The Upside of Stress. Her latest book, The Joy of Movement,  explores why physical exercise is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.