In this 20th episode of Meant to Move, host Vanessa Leone chats with her father, Nick Leone—affectionately known as “Papa Producer.” Together, they reflect on the evolution of the podcast and discuss key themes and insights from previous episodes. They highlight the importance of individualized movement, emotional connection, pain awareness, social exercise, nutrition, breathwork, and the joy of play. Nick shares his behind-the-scenes role, personal experiences, and lessons learned from guests with diverse backgrounds. The conversation emphasizes practical wellness approaches and concludes with reflections on how small, mindful habits can spark meaningful change in health and life.You’ll learn about:Movement should be joyful and individualized: it’s important to leave a session feeling better than when you arrived.Pain is a common experience that needs to be addressed in fitness.Research and credibility are crucial in health and fitness practices.Play and movement are essential for maintaining vitality as we age.Small, achievable changes can lead to significant improvements in health.Our Favourite quotable moments:Movement fills me with joy and purpose. - VanessaNow that I move more, I don't get as many pain episodes as I used to. - NickIf I haven’t hit my step goal, I’ll walk around the kitchen bench for 20 minutes. - NickIf you’re loving the podcast, share with a friend!Resources:In Sydney? Train with Vanessa in person! Get in touch/Join my mailing list: Website or Instagram.About Nick Leone:Nick is Vanessa’s father and is a retired customs officer. He has been dubbed “papa producer” by Vanessa for his behind the scenes work in helping produce the Meant to Move Podcast and bring it to air. He credits Vanessa for inspiring him to increase his movement and exercise activities, helping him to maintain a healthier lifestyle, improved mobility, and joyful playtime with his granddaughter. About Your Host:Vanessa is a seasoned Movement Therapist with a vast array of skills and experiences in the industry. Her goal is to help as many people find betterment in their lives. She is known as an expert generalist, attaining high levels of education, and delivering a quality experience in both group fitness and personal training streams. Attaining betterment drives her knowledge and pursuit for further education for herself and everyone she encounters. Vanessa continues training clients and trainers all over the country and presenting at the International Fitness Conference. Vanessa’s ethos is doing things BETTER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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