Episode 86: “Foundations Before Fitness: A Real Talk on Movement, Mindfulness, and the Little Things That Matter”

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Episode 86: “Foundations Before Fitness: A Real Talk on Movement, Mindfulness, and the Little Things That Matter” - An Interview with Barb Goodwin.

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Episode 86: “Foundations Before Fitness: A Real Talk on Movement, Mindfulness, and the Little Things That Matter” - An Interview with Barb Goodwin.

In this episode we get deep into movement with a good friend Barb Goodwin, host of the Couch Quitters Club Podcast! Why it is important, what it really is and how you can get it in real life.

Ginny Branden

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Natasha Lockey

Apr 02, 2025

Transcript

Hey friends 👋,

Ever find yourself really motivated to get healthy—only to hit the gym hard, get sore for three days, and then never go back? Yep, me too. In this cozy chat, I sit down with the wonderful Barb Goodwin—a massage therapist, yoga and breathwork teacher, and movement magician, plus host of the Couch Quitters Club Podcast—to talk about what it really means to move well… not just more.

We get real about what happens when you dive into a new fitness routine without the foundations in place (hello, surprise back pain after Romanian deadlifts 😩). But this isn’t a lecture—it’s a down-to-earth convo about how our bodies actually want to move, and how reconnecting with them can be simple, joyful, and deeply empowering.

Barb shares so many golden nuggets—from why pain isn’t always a “bad guy,” to how even petting your dog or adjusting how you sit at your desk can shift your entire nervous system. We talk about the traps of our modern sedentary lifestyles (you know, the “conveniences” that actually rob us of movement), and how you can start reclaiming your vitality in little, doable steps—even if you’re dealing with chronic pain or health stuff.

What I loved most? We didn’t just talk theory. Barb breaks down real stories from her clients and life—like her type-A friend who ended up in the hospital after overdoing it on a new balance board, or her one-eyed Border Collie who still bounds around like a champ. And we explored how tuning in to our bodies doesn’t just change how we move—it changes how we parent, show up at work, and navigate everyday life.

So whether you’re a lifelong mover, a recovering couch-dweller, or somewhere in between—this episode is like a gentle nudge from a good friend reminding you that you’re allowed to start where you are. It’s not about pushing harder; it’s about finding what truly supports you, and layering it in with love, breath, and a bit of intention.

Brew that coffee, take us on your walk, or just press play while folding laundry—you won’t want to miss this one.

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to share it with someone who might need a little encouragement to get moving again.

With love and a few stretch breaks, Natasha 🌿

References from this Episode:

How to connect with Barb:

www.Barbgoodwinwellness.com

The Couch Quitters Club Podcast

The Couch Quitters Club Facebook

Barb Goodwin Facebook

Book a Consult call with Barb

And that Movement Board!!

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