Episodes - Playful Nature Podcast by WildStrong

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2026.08.23 /57:28

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#50 Dr Katie Fitton Davies. Rethinking how we teach movement in childhood

Play Community health Behavior change Physical literacy

Dr Katie Fitton Davies joins Andrew Telfer to explore how nonlinear pedagogy and gamification can make movement more meaningful for children and adults.Katie explains how coaches, teachers and parents can create playful environments that …

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2026.08.08 /1:10:21

#49 Dan Tatton. Does the fitness industry do more harm than good?

Community health Behavior change Fitness culture

How can we get non-movers moving?Is marketing in the fitness industry counterproductive?How can we expand people’s capabilities in a way that doesn’t feel like too much work?Dan grew up in a small town in …

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2026.06.19 /1:01:04

#46. Dr Nikita Rowley. The Gap Between Knowing & Doing

Behavior change Mental health

Why do so many of us struggle to become more active when we already know exercise is good for us?In this episode, Andrew speaks with Dr Nikita Rowley, Chartered Psychologist and researcher at Coventry …

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2026.04.25 /1:27:35

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# 42. Laurel Beversdorf. Fear sells; How the fitness industry limits agency

Strength training Behavior change Fitness culture

What does it really mean to be strong?In this conversation with Laurel Beversdorf from The Movement Logic, we explore the gap between being active and actually building strength - and why so many people …

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2025.10.10 /1:25:31

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#26. Dr Katie Rose Hejtmanek. When Fitness Becomes a Moral Audit

Behavior change Fitness culture Mental health

What if fitness isn’t really about exercise, but about belonging?Katie Rose Hejtmanek is professor of Anthropology and Children and Youth Studies at Brooklyn College, CUNY. She is the author of Friendship, Love, and Hip …

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2025.09.03 /1:18:08

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#24. Matthew Remski. Interrogating Self Care Culture

Behavior change Fitness culture Mental health

In this episode, Andrew speaks with writer and researcher Matthew Remski — co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and author of Practice and All Is Coming and Surviving Modern Yoga. Matthew shares his journey from …

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2025.06.24 /1:14:29

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#19 Clif Harski: Rejecting Dogma and Finding What Works for You

Behavior change Fitness culture

Clif Harski has been at the heart of fitness education for over a decade, teaching for MovNat, Animal Flow, and Spartan, running a seven-location boutique gym business in California, and now leading the Pain-Free …

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2025.06.01 /1:09:28

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#18 Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi Movement as Medicine: What Primary Care Could Be

Aging Behavior change

This week’s guest is Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a GP who’s challenging the way primary care approaches health, ageing, and behaviour change. This episode is not about tips or techniques, it’s about rethinking how we …

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2025.01.29 /57:41

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#9 Elaine McNish. From Barriers to Bridges: Rethinking Movement for Everyone

Behavior change

In this episode Andrew Telfer speaks with Elaine McNish, co-director of Move Consulting, about the critical intersections of policy, behaviour change, and practical interventions in physical activity. With over 35 years of experience spanning …

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2025.01.07 /56:02

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#7 Erin Eleu. Embracing Active Aging

Aging Behavior change

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Erin Eleuterio, the creator of the Second Act Fit Pros podcast and community, to discuss innovative approaches to physical activity for older adults. Erin shares insights into …

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2024.12.10 /57:18

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#6 Dr Callum Leese: Thinking about Health at a Community Level

Community health Social connection Behavior change

In this conversation, Andrew and Dr. Callum Lease chat about the importance of community in health, the impact of individualism, and the challenges posed by inequality in health interventions. They discuss the role of …

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2024.11.28 /1:04:01

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#5 Shelby Copeland: Finding Strength Through Play

Play Behavior change

In this conversation, Andrew and Shelby explore the intersection of fitness, chronic pain, and personal growth. Shelby shares her journey from a sedentary lifestyle to becoming a movement coach, emphasizing the importance of empathy …

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