Hungry for change?

​This past week, I found myself diving into more podcasts than I usually do, and one story stood out to me in a profound way. 

It was shared by music artist Sophie Hawley-Weld, who spoke candidly on a podcast about her experience with pain and the transformative role movement played in her life. Her story, like her music, is based on real-life events, and her words were so impactful that I wanted to share them with you:  
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I was having really bad back pain, and I tried so many different things to try to make it go away, and nothing was working. 

And then I was doing this choreography for Coachella with our dancers. And one of our dancers, Lucas Hive, he's Brazilian, and he was teaching me how to show Gabunda, and I was so uncomfortable, and it was so new.

And I think the process of learning something with my body that was completely new and out of my comfort zone actually really helped my pain. Because I wasn't thinking, 'Oh my God, if I'm doing this, I'm going to be in pain. If I do this, I'm going to be in pain.' I was just thinking, 'What the hell am I doing? I have no idea. I just feel ridiculous, and I'm laughing,' and I think it put my body in so much ease that it literally helped my back pain. 

I've since learned so much about pain psychology, and…the more you anticipate pain, the more that you'll create pain in your brain, and the more that you do new things, and the more that you put your body at ease and in a really joyful position, the better your body is going to respond and not necessarily create pain.

​As I listened, two words jumped out at me: ease and joy. 

Sophie experienced a moment where movement was not burdened by the fear of pain but instead became a source of ease and joy. Learning those new dance steps took her focus away from the pain and shifted her body and mind into a state of ease and laughter. Her story beautifully illustrates how movement can melt pain away when it’s approached with joy and curiosity.  

This story resonates deeply because it’s the kind of transformation I see regularly in my work. 

When people move with ease, when they find joy in their movement, incredible things happen—not just for their bodies, but for their overall well-being. Movement becomes a powerful medicine, supporting brain health and creating a positive ripple effect throughout life.  

As we step into the new year, Sophie’s story invites us to ask: 

🧐 How can we embrace change in a way that feels joyful? 

🧐 How can we let movement transform us, whether it’s through dancing, walking, or simply moving our bodies in new, creative ways?  

Another podcast I listened to this week was Learn Do Become Radio, titled Hungry for Change. The title couldn’t be more fitting as we land in 2025. It’s the perfect time to reflect on what changes you’re hungry for and how you can take steps toward transformation.  

Just like Sophie Tucker, who found joy and relief in movement, you, too, can discover the power of trying something new. Let this be your year to move with ease, embrace joy, and let change work its magic in your life.  

Wishing you a joyful and transformative start to 2025. How will you move into this new year?  

Let's have a complimentary chat about what is possible for you in 2025!

​​Stay well and happy moving!
Lisa