The Power of Natural Movement - Interview with Wendy from Reclaim Movement

In this episode of The Curious Midlife, Wendy Welpton, a natural movement coach and inspirer based in Oxford England, shares her personal journey with movement and injury and how it led her to discover the benefits of natural movement.

Wendy discusses her passion for movement, from high-impact gym sessions during her desk-bound years in London to discovering a love for running after becoming a mother. However, a hip injury at 40 led to four years of chronic pain and a diagnosis of twisted pelvis and piriformis syndrome due to sacroiliac joint instability. This forced Wendy to re-evaluate her approach to movement and led her on a journey to explore natural movement patterns.

Throughout the episode, Wendy shares her insights on the importance of finding what works best for you, stepping out of your comfort zone, listening to your body, and the benefits of natural movement. She also talks about her experiences with rehabilitation and how it led to a fascination with how the body works.

Wendy's story is inspiring and relatable for anyone who has struggled with injury or limitations in their movement practice. Her passion for natural movement and her dedication to helping others find joy in movement shine through in this episode of The Curious Midlife. Tune in to learn more about Wendy's journey and discover the benefits of natural movement! 

Wendy’s Links: 
Website: https://www.reclaimmovement.co.uk/
Instagram: @reclaim.movement
YouTube: @Reclaim Movement 

Julie’s Links: 
Website: https://julieangel.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_angel_phd_movementsnacks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085517745475
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@movementsnacks/
Book a call with me!  drjulieangel@gmail.com 

Key talking points of this episode: 
[1:00] Introduction to Wendy 
[7:08] Wendy’s Quality of Life Living in Chronic Pain
[13:04] Wading Through the Limitations of Pain and Mobility Issues
[16:50] The Role of the Outdoors and Nature 
[21:11] Learning to Embrace What You Can Do 
[22:44] The Movement Ripple Effect
[28:50] The Emphasis on Efficient vs Effective 
[31:00] Unlocking Strength Through Proper Form 
[32:44] Ignoring Your Body’s Signals 
[36:31] Finding the Root Cause 
[38:04] Being a Happy Generalist 
[40:25] The Benefits of Crawling and Natural Movement 
[44:24] Wendy’s Outreach and Experience Sharing Her Insight Online
[50:28] Taking Baby Steps into Movement 
[53:26] Overcoming Your Sports Ego and Trying New Things
[55:56] Finding Ease in Perimenopause and Menopause
[59:30] The Priority of Movement 
[1:04:11] How to Fit Movement into Your Life 
[1:09:58] Closing Thoughts