Meant to Move

About Meant to Move

Movement should be about finding and doing what YOU love. Not what you think you ‘should’ be doing! Welcome to Meant to Move, a podcast dedicated to guiding you towards a holistic approach to health and wellness. A podcast where movement is medicine, and we hold space for you to be the best, worst, happiest and saddest versions of yourself without judgement. Hosted by Vanessa Leone, a passionate and innovative Movement Therapist and Expert Generalist, this weekly podcast is designed to help you master your body, pain, injury, and illness through slow and steady, meaningful changes. If you're over the age of 35 and frustrated with the conventional wellness status quo, struggling and bored with the exercise and movement options you have access to, then this podcast is for you. Each episode explores the world of movement therapy, mind-body therapy, and holistic wellness, offering practical tips and inspiring stories to help you integrate mindful movement into your daily life. From pain management and stress reduction to mood improvement and physical fitness, Vanessa and her plethora of expert guests will explore various therapeutic approaches such as somatic breathwork, alternative movement, group exercise and every imaginable way to find YOUR joy in movement. She also debunks common fitness and wellness myths and provides guidance on finding the right movement therapist for your needs. Join Vanessa as she hosts expert interviews, personal stories, and listener Q&A sessions that will help you develop a deeper body awareness, foster a loving relationship with your body and ultimately discover what makes your body and mind SHINE. Whether you're seeking natural health solutions or looking to enhance your cognitive health, Meant to Move is your journey towards a healthier, more balanced life. Subscribe now and start your path to wellness, one slow and steady step at a time. Let's move towards a better life, together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Vanessa Leone

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jan 2025

Latest episode

29 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

22 of 40 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Movement & Strength: Find Your Flow in Boxing

   Host Vanessa interviews coach Kieran Geeves PTI about how boxing and movement shape his fitness coaching, emphasizing training for life's capabilities and finding joy in progress.

2. 

   11 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why More Learning Changed My Body, My Career, and My Confidence

   Movement Therapist Vanessa Leone shares how embracing continuous learning transformed her body, career, and confidence, offering insights into movement, behavior, and personal growth.

3. 

   7 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Fitness to Inspiration: Learn to Harness Resilience

   Harnessing Resilience: A Conversation with Bart Walsh on Overcoming Challenges and Building Inner Strength In this episode, Vanessa Leone hosts motivational speaker Bart Walsh to explore the profound concept of resilience — what it truly means, how to develop it, and why it is essential for overcoming life's challenges. Bart shares his personal journey, insights into mental toughness, and practical strategies to foster resilience in ourselves and others, whether in fitness, work, or life. Main Topics Covered: The nature of resilience: What it is and what it isn’t The importance of owning problems and dropping the victim mentality Strategies to build resilience: Mirror exercises and journaling techniques How resilience applies to workplace challenges and leadership The role of play, vulnerability, and creativity in strengthening mental health Overcoming fear of looking silly and embracing vulnerability as a pathway to resilience Personal stories of overcoming cancer and the significance of ownership and self-awareness The connection between movement, physical health, and mental resilience The transformative power of forgiveness, love, and kindness Practical advice for integrating resilience into daily life Resources & Links: Bart Walsh - Personal Website (https://bartwalsh.com/) LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/bartwalsh) Instagram (https://instagram.com/bartwalsh) In Sydney? Train with Vanessa in person! Get in touch/Join my mailing list: Website (https://vlmovementtherapy.com/) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vlmovementtherapist). About Your Host: (https://vlmovementtherapy.com/) Vanessa holds a BSc in Sports Science and brings nearly 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. As a respected Movement Therapist, she combines scientific and holistic approaches to deliver high-quality training for both individuals and groups. Driven by a passion for learning and improvement, Vanessa's mission as an expert generalist is to help others find betterment in their lives. Vanessa trains clients and fitness professionals across Australia, consults for Technogym, and is an accomplished presenter at International Fitness Conferences. Her guiding ethos is simple: do things BETTER! Remember: Resilience is built through daily actions, vulnerability, and ownership of your journey. Embrace the discomfort, and you'll uncover your true strength.

Inside a recent episode

Movement & Strength: Find Your Flow in Boxing

Published 29 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] That's a good question. At the root cause, the human connection that you have, because you can't get You can have a connection with AI. Yes, you can. And there's plenty of stories coming about people falling in love with their AI and everything like that. But it's not real. It's not real. It's not flesh and blood. It's not material. You can't hold it. And with a coach that is, I much prefer a coach that has walked the walk before or he's walking the walk. He's like constantly learning, constantly everything. But I don't know many of the good coaches that aren't doing that. There's no ceiling for them. […]

Who has been a guest on Meant to Move

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kieran Gives
• Kira Sutherland
• Jen Dugard
• Alice Moore
• Nikki Rubino

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

35,151

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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Quality

88

Social presence

94

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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