From Stressed to Serene: The Positive Impact of Movement on Teacher Mental Health with Andrea Mishio (Ep. 39)

Feb 14, 2023

I am so excited to be talking about today's topic – how movement impacts your mental health – although I'm most excited for my guest to take the lead because, frankly, I've never been a huge fan of exercise. As someone who grew up listening to diet culture and thinking of exercise as a means to weight loss, I am not an expert in getting fit or sustaining a movement routine that works well. Nonetheless, I know one thing to be true: movement has been scientifically proven to reduce and even protect from depression, anxiety, and burnout. So much so that studies have used brain imaging to show the effects of exercise on the brain and found that exercise can increase the production of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, that play a role in regulating mood and emotions. Plus, as we've talked about in regards to the stress cycle on the podcast before, our body is conditioned to want to run when triggered by stress and in fight or flight mode. Instead of running from exercise, we’re running to my guest, Andrea Mishio, to get all the deets on how we can begin using movement for overall mental health and resilience.

Andrea Mishio has been a dynamic junior high school teacher for 10 years. She is the mother of 2 girls, and has been married to her husband for 19 years. Through her fitness journey, she has discovered a passion for health, and for helping others become healthier & happier versions of themselves.

TOPICS COVERED:

Resilient Teacher Shoutout
The science behind movement for mental health
Movement 👉 Endorphins
How movement actually ENDS the stress cycle
Andrea's Road to Fitness
Practical Strategies for Starting Small to add movement into your day
The Importance of Movement for Stress Reduction
The Power of Taking Time for Self
Find Your Motivation for Movement by Individualizing
3 Methods to Stay Accountable in Incorporating Movement
Exercise & Nutrition aren't JUST about how we look - it's how we FEEL

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

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The Body Keeps the Score Book

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