Movement and Mind Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:30:49 -0400 https://movementandmind.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Movement and Mind yes e6c6b553-0ff1-5286-b16e-8f91e4e540ac Bernadette Dancy PhD episodic true My name is Dr. Bernadette Dancy, and I am a Stress Management Coach and founder of Stress Ed. specializing in lifestyle changes for stress, burnout, and mental health. 

I've spent over 20 years studying the body and mind and if there's one thing that I have learned during this time it is that they exist in partnership BUT we as humans often see them as separate entities. There's also a prevailing 'more is more' culture in sport, health and exercise and yet this isn't always true. Yes, movement, exercise and physical activity are beneficial for mental health...but how, why, and most importantly how much is needed to get these benefits? 

Movement and Mind is a podcast where I will discuss the science, psychology and research of movement for the mind in attempt to answer these questions. 

Dr Bernadette Dancy is a Stress Management Coach and founder of Stress Ed.

You can find out more about Bernadette and her work at 
www.stress-ed.co.uk

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bernadette Dancy PhD https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6q04hr1hfjsn4o8anws1fgieaw20?.jpg Movement and Mind Episode 2: Should we exercise when stressed? Episode 2: Should we exercise when stressed? This episode defines stress, explains the physiology of the stress response, and asks the question "Should we exercise when stressed?" The answer...well tune in to listen to research for and against and learn more about how you can better manage stress without necessarily relying on extreme exercise.


Dr Bernadette Dancy is a Stress Management Coach and founder of Stress Ed.

You can find out more about Bernadette and her work at
www.stress-ed.co.uk

Show Notes
Books and research papers referred to in this episode

Chapter 2: Evidence-Based Interventions for Mental Illness by Dr Brendon Stubbs

Trained men show lower cortisol, heart rate and psychological responses to psychosocial stress compared with untrained men (2015) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6275712_Trained_men_show_lower_cortisol_heart_rate_and_psychological_responses_to_psychosocial_stress_compared_with_untrained_men


An examination of the anxiolytic effects of exercise for people with anxiety and stress related disorders: A meta analysis (2017) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312125943_An_examination_of_the_anxiolytic_effects_of_exercise_for_people_with_anxiety_and_stress-related_disorders_A_meta-analysis


Exercise augmentation compared with usual care for post traumatic stress disorder: a randomised controlled trial. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25443996/


Efficacy of exercise therapy in persons with burnout: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2018) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327102403_Efficacy_of_Exercise_Therapy_in_Persons_with_Burnout_A_Systematic_Review_and_Meta-Analysis

Novel insights of overtraining  syndrome discovered from the  EROS study (2019) https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000542

This Podcast is brought to you by Bernadette Dancy Health and Exercise Coach. If you'd like to comment or ask a question please do get in touch
http://www.bernadettedancy.co.uk



]]> This episode defines stress, explains the physiology of the stress response, and asks the question "Should we exercise when stressed?" The answer...well tune in to listen to research for and against and learn more about how you can better manage stress without necessarily relying on extreme exercise.


Dr Bernadette Dancy is a Stress Management Coach and founder of Stress Ed.

You can find out more about Bernadette and her work at
www.stress-ed.co.uk

Show Notes
Books and research papers referred to in this episode

Chapter 2: Evidence-Based Interventions for Mental Illness by Dr Brendon Stubbs

Trained men show lower cortisol, heart rate and psychological responses to psychosocial stress compared with untrained men (2015) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6275712_Trained_men_show_lower_cortisol_heart_rate_and_psychological_responses_to_psychosocial_stress_compared_with_untrained_men


An examination of the anxiolytic effects of exercise for people with anxiety and stress related disorders: A meta analysis (2017) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312125943_An_examination_of_the_anxiolytic_effects_of_exercise_for_people_with_anxiety_and_stress-related_disorders_A_meta-analysis


Exercise augmentation compared with usual care for post traumatic stress disorder: a randomised controlled trial. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25443996/


Efficacy of exercise therapy in persons with burnout: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2018) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327102403_Efficacy_of_Exercise_Therapy_in_Persons_with_Burnout_A_Systematic_Review_and_Meta-Analysis

Novel insights of overtraining  syndrome discovered from the  EROS study (2019) https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000542

This Podcast is brought to you by Bernadette Dancy Health and Exercise Coach. If you'd like to comment or ask a question please do get in touch
http://www.bernadettedancy.co.uk



]]> Bernadette Dancy PhD Buzzsprout-6589051 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000 2649 1 2 full false Episode 1 What is Movement for the Mind? - Dr Bernadette Dancy Episode 1 What is Movement for the Mind? - Dr Bernadette Dancy In this episode, I introduce the concept of movement and clarify the differences between different types of movement and exactly how much of which type is needed in order to get mental health benefits. I also discuss why we need to move at all and challenge you to question whether the way we currently promote exercise for mental health is actually a good thing.

Show Notes Books and research papers referred to in this episode
Evidence-Based Interventions for Mental Illness by Dr Brendon Stubbs

The Balance Within. The Science Connecting Health And Emotions by Esther Sternberg

Evidence-based recommendations for the prescription of exercise for major depressive disorder. Rethorst and Trivedi (2013). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23653077/

The "Extreme Exercise Hypothesis": Recent Findings and Cardiovascular Health Implications. Eijsvogels et al. (2018). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6132728/

This Podcast is brought to you by Dr Bernadette Dancy is a Stress Management Coach and founder of Stress Ed.

You can find out more about Bernadette and her work at
www.stress-ed.co.uk


]]> In this episode, I introduce the concept of movement and clarify the differences between different types of movement and exactly how much of which type is needed in order to get mental health benefits. I also discuss why we need to move at all and challenge you to question whether the way we currently promote exercise for mental health is actually a good thing.

Show Notes Books and research papers referred to in this episode
Evidence-Based Interventions for Mental Illness by Dr Brendon Stubbs

The Balance Within. The Science Connecting Health And Emotions by Esther Sternberg

Evidence-based recommendations for the prescription of exercise for major depressive disorder. Rethorst and Trivedi (2013). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23653077/

The "Extreme Exercise Hypothesis": Recent Findings and Cardiovascular Health Implications. Eijsvogels et al. (2018). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6132728/

This Podcast is brought to you by Dr Bernadette Dancy is a Stress Management Coach and founder of Stress Ed.

You can find out more about Bernadette and her work at
www.stress-ed.co.uk


]]> Bernadette Dancy PhD Buzzsprout-6256771 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +0000 2741 1 1 full false Introduction Introduction Welcome to the Introductory Episode of Movement and Mind, the Podcast that discusses research, science and psychology of movement for mental health with Dr Bernadette Dancy is a Stress Management Coach and founder of Stress Ed.

You can find out more about Bernadette and her work at 
www.stress-ed.co.uk

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You can find out more about Bernadette and her work at 
www.stress-ed.co.uk

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