How to Create an Exercise Habit Without Driving Yourself Nuts | Kelly McGonigal

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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode from our archives, psychologist <a href= "http://kellymcgonigal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">Kelly McGonigal</a> dives into her book <a href= "http://kellymcgonigal.com/books" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank"><em>The Joy of Movement</em></a> and practical steps on how to develop healthy habits.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, and a leading expert in the new field of "science-help." She is passionate about translating cutting-edge research from psychology, neuroscience, and medicine into practical strategies for health, happiness, and personal success. She is the author of <em>The Joy of Movement, The Willpower Instinct, and The Upside of Stress.</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this conversation we talk about: </p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>Why her book is a love letter to movement and human nature </li> <li>The science behind the runner's high</li> <li>Why she wants to change the conversation around movement </li> <li>Why shame and self-criticism is disempowering and not motivating </li> <li>The value of setting intentions</li> <li>How Kelly has used psychology and meditation to relieve her own pain and suffering </li> <li>And what Tonglen meditation is — and its impact on her life </li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kelly-mcgonigal-rerun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kelly-mcgonigal-rerun</a></p>