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Inner Voice - Heartfelt Chat with Dr. FoojanAuthor: Dr. Foojan Zeine
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Monday, 12 January, 2026
Join Dr. Foojan and Olivia Chadwick, MSc Kinesiology, in Episode 436 of Inner Voice, for a heartfelt conversation on the transformative power of movement, mental performance, and personal growth. Olivia, a certified exercise physiologist, mental performance coach, podcaster, and author, shares her journey from running as a tool to cope with trauma to creating a first-of-its-kind coaching practice, Movement Medicine. Their discussion explores running, vulnerability, mentorship, and the lessons behind Olivia’s first book, 17 Runs: The Unbeaten Path to Unlock Life’s True Potential. Learn how movement and exercise are not just physical activities—they’re tools for emotional healing, mental resilience, and life transformation. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to overcome obstacles, embrace discomfort, and grow alongside others. 🔹 Watch and jump to key moments: 0:00 – Introduction: E436 Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan 0:30 – Olivia’s journey into movement physiology 2:15 – Using running to cope with grief and trauma 5:42 – How discipline, perfectionism, and self-care shaped Olivia’s approach 9:10 – Addressing mental barriers to exercise & validating diverse movement experiences 12:35 – Modifying training to listen to your body’s signals 16:50 – The importance of relational healing in personal growth 18:40 – Naming emotions and building emotional literacy 21:25 – Why relationships are the key to true healing 25:07 – Creating a safe space for vulnerability and authentic conversations 26:24 – Introduction to Olivia’s book 17 Runs and co-author Garnet Morris 27:31 – How running together built friendship, mentorship, and wisdom sharing 28:48 – Running as a metaphor for facing life’s challenges 30:01 – Transferring life lessons across different areas of growth 31:02 – The magic of shared experiences during runs 32:04 – How vulnerability and connection foster personal transformation 33:00 – Lessons on mindset, discomfort, and inner growth 34:09 – Importance of support, mentorship, and community in growth 35:03 – Running as a metaphor for strength, vulnerability, and perseverance 36:13 – Facing challenges with tenacity and emotional openness 37:01 – Reaching out for help and building supportive relationships 38:01 – The power of togetherness in vulnerability and success 38:37 – Where to find Olivia & 17 Runs: movement-med.com, Instagram, Life Lessons on the Run 39:10 – Closing thoughts: create an amazing life for yourself and others ✨ About Olivia Chadwick: Olivia is a mental performance coach, exercise physiologist, and founder of Movement Medicine, a coaching practice integrating exercise science, emotional wellness, and personal development. She hosts the podcast “She Knew Better”, inspiring listeners to overcome setbacks, level up, and thrive. Her first book, 17 Runs, explores growth, vulnerability, mentorship, and the lessons learned through running and life experiences. 📚 Get the book “17 Runs” here: [Link] 🌐 Visit Movement Medicine: www.movement-medicine.com 📸 Follow Olivia on Instagram: Olivia J. Chadwick | Life Lessons on the Run Keywords for SEO: inner voice podcast, E436, mental performance coach, personal growth, emotional literacy, movement therapy, exercise physiology, running for mental health, vulnerability, mentorship, life lessons, 17 Runs book, overcoming obstacles, self-improvement, building resilience, coaching, kinesiology, life transformation
