Fueling Anxiety: How Misguided Wellness and Fitness Trends Exacerbate Mental Health Challenges with Molly McNamee

Biohacking with Brittany - A podcast by Brittany Ford

Molly McNamee, aka “The Moving Therapist,” shares valuable insights on the benefits of home workouts and how to get started with minimal equipment, emphasizing a balanced approach to fitness and wellness. We discuss the dangers of generalized fitness advice on social media and how to personalize your workouts for better results.  Tune in to learn the importance of understanding physical vs. mental anxiety, and how to create a healthier, more balanced approach to your fitness journey and mental well-being.   WE TALK ABOUT:  05:30 - Molly’s fitness journey focusing on managing anxiety through movement 13:00 - How Molly transitioned to being “The Moving Therapist” 21:00 - The dangers of overexercising with anxiety 24:00 - Starting with baby steps in daily activities and exercise 27:00 - The difference between mental and physical anxiety, and their symptoms 32:00 - How anxiety is impacted by various factors and why it’s often misunderstood 36:00 - The dangers of the wellness industry contributing to more anxiety 41:00 - Why you need an individualized approach for your wellness 52:00 - How to start working out from home and the recommended exercises and equipment   SPONSORS:  Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.  Mushroom Breakthrough from BiOptimizers gives you maximum brain power, healthier skin, hair and nails, and supports your immune system. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!     RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!   Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now! My Amazon storefront Molly McNamee’s website and Instagram LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music