Make Movement Matter with Wendy Welpton
Episodes
#82: Is your environment dictating the way you move? with Wendy Welpton
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You haven't decided to move less. But something is causing it, and it's closer than you think.What if the thing shrinking your movement range ...
#81. HRV, stress, recovery & the invisible load: What the numbers are really telling us with Sophia Hodges
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your body has been tracking your stress levels for years. The question is whether you've been listening.Because maybe your body has been signallin...
#80. The micro habits you don’t know you’re doing with Wendy Welpton
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not lazy. Your body is just very, very good at finding the easy route.There are micro movements your body has been doing for you without aski...
#79. Strong bones, real life: The truth about osteoporosis, movement and midlife with Alison Crouch
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the diagnosis you were most afraid of turned out to be the thing that changed how you move, for the better? Osteoporosis is often presented as...
#78: Beyond the longevity test: Why movement variety matters more than getting up perfectly with Wendy Welpton
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a longevity test that scores how you get up from the floor, and it’s putting people off the very movement that could change their lives. ...
#77. One Woman, the wilderness, and the confidence that comes with age with Sheila Nollert
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At 65, she paddled into the Canadian wilderness alone.There was no phone signal, no quick way out.Just a canoe, a tent, and everything she needed on h...
#76. Building a travel ready body in everyday life with Wendy Welpton
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about future adventures as if they’re guaranteed.But if our capability isn’t, we need to start thinking about that today. In this mini ep...
#75. The Surprising Link Between Fascia, Pain and Emotion with Amanda Ashy
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your pain isn’t just physical?In this week’s episode, fascia specialist and somatic coach Amanda Ashy explains why our bodies often tell t...
#74: The spice your body’s been missing with Wendy Welpton
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if being active isn’t the whole story?When I first started explaining natural movement, the same questions kept coming up — and they were exa...
#73. Movement, Midlife and finding the courage to Roar your story with Hilary Salzman interviewing Wendy Welpton
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this first conversation episode of 2026 on Make Movement Matter, I handed my host seat to my friend and fellow author Hilary Salzman, and let her ...
#72. A new shape for Make Movement Matter: Season 7 begins - movement, consistency & small shifts with Wendy Welpton
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Make Movement Matter is back for 2026, and with it, a slightly new rhythm.In this short solo episode, I share how and why the podcast is evolving, wha...
#71. Looking back, moving forward with Wendy Welpton
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we come to the end of the year, this solo episode is a moment to both reflect and look forward.I’m sharing my perspective on why celebrating smal...
#70. The Well-Lived Life with Dr Gladys McGarey - re-release from July 2024
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A very special re-release as we near the end of 2025.This conversation with Dr Gladys McGarey was one of the greatest privileges of my podcasting life...
#69. Redefining the athlete: self-belief, comparison & the power of moving forward with Cara Cunniff
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, Cara Cunniff ran ultra-marathons, Ironman races, and even six days across the Sahara desert, and still couldn't see herself as an athlete.I...
#68. Stronger for longer: why bone health matters more than you think with Angela White, The Running Granny
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start looking after your bone health, this episode is the reminder you need.Angela White, better ...
#67. 5 Steps to Healthier, Happier Hips with Wendy Welpton - Re-release
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tight hips aren’t just about sitting too much.Most of us spend our days moving our hips in only one or two ways, which limits how strong and mobile ...
#66 Feet first: rethinking shoes for us and our kids with BarefootBrit
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your feet are talking, but are you listening?You know that moment you kick off your shoes and feel instant relief? It’s your body’s way of saying,...
#65. Move your body to shape the way you think and feel with Erica Hornthal
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed how your shoulders creep up when you’re stressed, or how you breathe faster when you’re anxious? That’s your body ‘talki...
#64. Let’s Dance: Angela Rippon’s mission to get the nation moving
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Rippon’s message is simple but powerful: you don’t need to be a dancer to dance. You just need music, a moment, and the willingness to move...
#63. Age is not the limit: moving for life, not just exercise with Erin Eleutario
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if we stopped seeing age as a barrier to movement, and started seeing it as a reason to move more?In this powerful joint episode of Make Movement...
#62. When movement doesn’t feel safe: trauma and the hidden impact on exercise with Dr Susanna Petche
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why can movement feel so hard for some of us - even when we want to do it?This week on the Make Movement Matter podcast, Dr. Susanna Petche joins me t...
#61. Surf, strength & sisterhood: Redefining possibility in midlife and beyond with Inessa Love
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your strength is still in there, it’s just waiting to be reclaimed.When Inessa first stood on a surfboard at nearly 50, she had no idea it would cha...
#60. From skydiving and climbing Everest to anti-poaching: bold moves, big impact with Holly Budge
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She skydived Everest, climbed it too. But the scariest thing she’s done? Conservation.From world-first feats to frontline anti-poaching missions, Ho...
#59 Make Movement Matter: Season 6 begins with Wendy Welpton
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 6 of Make Movement Matter is here! In this opening mini solo episode I share the real reasons I podcast, what keeps me curious and how the show...
#58. From one hill to the Camino: walking away from drinking & into a new life with Mick Cope
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One walk. One hill. And everything changed!In the final episode of Series 5 of the ‘Make Movement Matter’ podcast, Mick Cope shares the simple, bu...
#57. The subtle art of alignment; Feel better by noticing more with Verity Bell
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"What if pain isn’t the problem - but the message?"You’ve probably heard the word alignment used everywhere. But what does it really mea...
#56. Shaking Off Tension: How TRE Helps You Release Stress and Trauma with Sylvia Tillmann
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stressed, tense, or stuck in a cycle of pain?What if your body already knew how to heal, and all you had to do was let it?In this episode, I s...
#55. The raw truth about movement: Combating teacher burnout and pain with Clare Rawlings
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many teachers constantly in pain? And what can movement do to change that?This week, I chat with Clare Rawlings, former teacher turned move...
#54. Crossing the Atlantic: Grit, Laughter & Rowing for Mental Health with Kerry & Fiona from team Ocean Empower
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when four midlife women decide to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic? In this powerful episode, I speak to my friends Kerry and Fiona, ...
#53. Movement, Medicine, and Muddy Hands: The Gardening GP’s Lifestyle Medicine Mission with Susan Taheri
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if one of the answers to better health wasn’t more medication… but more mud under your nails?In this episode of Make Movement Matter, I talk ...
#52. Building Resilience: How Movement Helps Us Face Life’s Challenges with Jess Rad
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you keep going when life throws everything at you at once?In this episode, I speak to award-winning speaker and gender equity advocate Jess Rad...
#51. More Than Skin Deep: The Truth About Moisturisers, Marketing & Movement with Julie Macken
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us never stop to ask: what’s actually in our skincare—and is it helping or harming?In this episode, I speak with natural skincare founder ...
#50. Understanding pain beyond the myths with Dr Tawny Kross
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your pain alarm system overreacting?We often think of pain as a sign of damage - something to fear, avoid or push through. But what if pain isn’t...
#49. From Pills to Purposeful Steps: Sir Muir Gray onWalking as Medicine and Rewriting the Narrative of Ageing
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can walking really change your future?Sir Muir Gray believes it can. At 80, he’s still leading a revolution in public health. His latest mission is ...
#48. Wendy's Wanderings - Start your Walking Habit this May with Wendy Welpton
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every step counts! Do you want to build a walking habit that actually sticks? Use National Walking Month this May as the perfect nudge.🎙️In this ...
#47. ‘Inner Sense’: Why your body holds the answers to health & well-being with Caroline Williams
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about fitness. We talk about mindset. But what if the missing piece to movement, resilience and health is something we barely think about?Inte...
#46. Why kids aren’t moving: rethinking youth movement to make exercise fun again with Ajaye Hunn-Phillips
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are kids moving less than ever before?It’s easy to blame screens or modern life, but the reality is far more complex. Schools aren’t always pr...
#45 Running and taking M.E.Ds at 90: Sir Christopher Ball’s recipe for longevity
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How long can you keep running?At 67, Sir Christopher Ball had never been a runner. A doctor told him he was slightly overweight and needed more exerci...
#44. Can You Reverse Ageing? The science of longevity with Leslie Kenny
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you reverse ageing?At 39, Leslie Kenny was diagnosed with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto’s, told her health would only decline, and g...
#43. The transformative power of dance: Unlocking healing and connection with Dr Indika Gunaratne
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if that feeling of joy when you dance could give you more than fleeting benefits? This week on the podcast, I chat with the wonderful Dr. Indika...
#42. The power of gentle movement & community: Sue Holly-Rodway & Suzy Bolt discuss living with long COVID
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when life as you know it comes crashing down? In this episode of the ‘Make Movement Matter’ podcast, Sue Holly-Rodway and Suzy Bolt, ...
#41. Nature, resilience and self-belief: empowering teenage girls with Sophie Storm Roberts
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why so many teenage girls lose their spark for movement and activity? Adventurer and mindset coach Sophie Storm Roberts is th...
#40. Overcoming addiction: Karl Chown’s inspiring recovery journey through finding peace in nature and himself
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Karl Chown, a man who’s been through the depths of addiction and found his way back to a fulfilling life. In this episode, Karl gets real about...
#39. Movement and empowerment: Charlotte Neal’s life with fibromyalgia
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Living with fibromyalgia can be a very difficult journey, but Charlotte Neal’s story is one of hope, resilience, and empowerment. In this episode, ...
#38. Unlocking whole body alignment through better foot function with Rachel Tyler
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about how much your feet impact the movement of the rest of your body?💡 In this week’s episode of the ‘Make Movement Mat...
#37. Small steps, big changes: Inspiring movement for 2025 that fits your life
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kick off 2025 with inspiration from our special 1 year anniversary, New Year compilation episode of Make Movement Matter! We’ve gathered highlights...
#36. End of Year Compilation Episode
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special year-end compilation episode of ‘Make Movement Matter’, we celebrate the transformative power of movement with highlights from so...
#35. Rewriting the narrative of ageing: Recognising the power of midlife and beyond with Sophia Raday
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to embrace your power and thrive in midlife? In this inspiring episode, I chat with Sophia Raday, creator of "SheFlexx", about how wome...
#34. Fix your desk posture & move more at work to feel better with Alison Thomson
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you suffering from desk-related pain, but can’t escape your screen for long periods? If sitting at a desk feels like a constant struggle, it mi...
#33. Rewiring movement patterns: how simple sensory input shapes neuroplasticity
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s fascinating to discover the role some of our senses have in transforming the way we move. In the latest episode of the Make Movement Matter po...
#32. From barriers to breakthroughs: harnessing mindset for healthy movement habits with Janey Holliday
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to shift your perspective on fitness? In the latest episode of the Make Movement Matter podcast, I chat with Janey Holliday, who went f...
#31. Wendy’s Wanderings! Getting down for ground time: A key to better movement
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to get down! 🌟🧘♀️ In this solo episode of the Make Movement Matter podcast, I’m going to do my best to convince you about t...
#30. Replacing metrics with the ‘Power’ of bananas for true self-care with Elaine Hart & Becky Yeoman
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who knew the power a mere banana could have on your wellbeing! However this is not a discussion about nutrition. Instead, it’s about encouraging us...
#29. Qigong: Balancing energy & calm to build resilience with Annabel Deans
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many movement systems which were practised many centuries ago are still used today. To stand the test of time, they must be beneficial. One that caugh...
#28. Reducing dementia risk: Empowerment through lifestyle choices with Susan Saunders
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m talking to author and health coach Susan Saunders who shares her own experience with dementia and its impact on her family. ...
#27. Your body's hidden superhero: Exploring the lymphatic system with Leah Levitan
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I learned so much in this episode with Leah Levitan about a system in the body I knew very little about; the lymphatic system, perhaps the unsung hero...
#26. Breaking the mould: challenging movement norms in workplaces and schools for neuro-inclusivity, wellness and growth with Jess Meredith
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the start of Season 3, I invited Jess Meredith, a neuro-diversity expert, to discuss the essential role of movement in our workplaces and schools....
#25. Summer 'Mini' Episodes: Embracing movement in daily life for lifelong movement resilience with Wendy Welpton
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last of 5 Summer (feels like a stretch to call it at that, here in the UK!) Mini Episodes. This week I'm turning the tables and ...
#24. Summer 'Mini' Episodes - Unlock hip health: Simple mobility & strength movements for daily care with Wendy
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthy, happy hips are so important for maintaining optimal overall movement and particularly upright movement. In this fourth summer mini episode...
#23. Summer 'Mini' Episodes - Balance for life: Easy daily practices to keep you moving confidently with Wendy Welpton
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that balancing is a fundamental movement skill, but let’s be honest, it can easily become overlooked when there are so many other exerci...
#22. Summer 'Mini' Episodes: The fascinating world of our feet. Practical tips for healthier feet and better movement with Wendy Welpton of Reclaim Movement
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the second summer mini solo episode, I’m talking feet, how they move in relation to how the rest of us moves and the benefits of going barefoot....
#21. Summer 'Mini' Episodes: All movement is good & every movement counts
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the first summer Mini solo episode, I talk about the importance of thinking about overall daily movement, not just exercise and I offer some pract...
#20. Ageing into Health at 103: choosing to be glad and finding joy in life with Dr Gladys McGarey
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you get to hear the pearls of wisdom that someone who’s been on the planet for 103 years can share. Not often! In the last interview...
#19. Breaking Records to Break Down Barriers: Marathon Running Topless after Mastectomy; Louise Butcher’s Empowering Story
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode discuss cancer diagnosis, treatment and more in detail. Please take care of yourself, and hit pause at any stage and if ...
#18. Natural foot function for foot & whole body health with Andy Bryant
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I didn’t realise that the way our feet move; the space we give the toes to splay, the importance of stimulation by varied surfaces, the level of m...
#17. Wendy's Wanderings: Ageing, your movement future and mindset with Wendy Welpton
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a change to the normal format, today I’m going solo to talk to you about ageing. Why? Because I turned 50 yesterday! Woop woop! The move into a ...
#16. Menopause: Prescribing Movement & Lifestyle. Feel good by prioritising self-care before, during & after menopause for health & wellbeing with Dr Laura Clark & Dr Katie Hilton
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating this part of life myself, I know how important it is to be open and discuss the importance of movement through what can be a turbulent and ...
#15. Building Community & Well-being by Embracing Outdoor Movement At Every Age with Gill Erskine & Andrew Telfer of Wildstrong
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting outdoors, meeting and moving in a wide range of ways, with a wide range of people and learning about yourself in the process, is a really spec...
#14. Rediscovering Play: Finding Joy from Movement in Adult Life with Darryl Edwards
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Playing is such an innate part of growing up that brings so many more benefits than we realise, so what stops us playing as adults? I hadn’t even th...
#13. Cultivating Mental Wellness: Move More by Gardening with Lucy Butler
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On her Instagram page, Lucy Butler decided to share her passion for gardening that has helped her so much with her struggles with her mental health. I...
#12. A decade of chronic pain & immobility, to thriving in a year: the power of natural movement & holistic healing with Samphire Hayes
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of season 2, I have a conversation that resonated very strongly with my own experience of pain and recovery. Samphire Hayes...
#11. Unlock the transformative potential of every step; master your walking technique with Joanna Hall
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What better time to think about improving your walking technique, than May, ‘National Walking Month’ in the UK. In this energetic conversation ...
#10. The link between breathing, posture and movement: unlock your body's full potential with Jane Tarrant
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final episode of the 1st season of ‘Make Movement Matter’! For the finale, I was grateful to be joined by my dear friend, mentor and fe...
#9. ‘Healing Insights: Navigating scar tissue and recovery with Caz Hitchcock
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So often, people take a path in life due to significant experiences that change their trajectory. Caz Hitchcock is one such person. Her career as a se...
#8. Lost on land, found at sea: rediscovering purpose beneath the surface with Katie Maggs
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking at the photos and videos of the underwater world that Katie shares online never fail to put a smile on my face. The sheer beauty of the underw...
#7. Nature's Classroom: Exploring education through movement and the outdoors with Bianca Hagen
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you remember your education? Was there much or any ‘green space’ and, if you were lucky enough to have some, was learning in it, part of yo...
#6. Getting strong & moving naturally with hypermobility & chronic illness & still being a Ninja! Shelby Copeland's personal journey with Natural Movement
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might be forgiven, when you look at today’s guest’s Instagram grid, for thinking she has superhuman strength and is obviously one of those luc...
#5. Lifestyle medicine: prescribing movement for better mental & physical health
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of ‘Lifestyle medicine’? It’s a concept that I believe in whole-heartedly, and is gaining traction in the world of wellbeing. How...
#4.The power of feeling the fear and doing it anyway: lessons from parkour with Julie Angel
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fear is an innate survival instinct that is in fact essential for our well-being. Early experiences and societal norms shape our perception of fear. M...
#3. Cold Water & Community with Blue Tits Founder Sian Richardson
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since I heard about ‘The Blue Tits’ cold water dipping community, I loved (the brilliant name!), the philosophy, its inclusivity and focus on...
#2. The remarkable impact of stepping outside your comfort zone in midlife with Jo Moseley
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A truly inspiring woman, Jo Moseley shares her journey with me about how finding a new type of movement played a pivotal role in changing her life dir...
#1. How Movement Impacts the Mind; Exploring the Science Behind this Key Connection with Caroline Williams
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I really enjoyed chatting with self-confessed ‘movement/mind geek’, journalist, author and editor Caroline Williams. We discuss the connection b...
Trailer - Make Movement Matter
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement, chats to a variety of inspiring guests; those who've found new ways of moving to make change in their lives, l...