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S3 E3 Pedal to Peace: Mental Healing Through Mindful Cycling

Balin A. Durr, MD

English - June 27, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutes - 39.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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In this episode of "Pedal to Peace: Mental Healing Through Mindful Cycling," we explore the powerful connection between cycling, mindfulness, and mental health. 

My special guest, Michael Hosking, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Revocycle: Mind and Body Cycling, reveals how cycling can serve as a therapeutic practice, promoting mental well-being and emotional healing. Learn about the transformative benefits of combining mindfulness with cycling, gaining practical tips and techniques to enhance your mental health journey. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to the practice, this episode offers valuable guidance and inspiration for using cycling as a tool to achieve peace, clarity, and emotional resilience.

Bio: 

Michael Hosking, Ph.D. is the founder and CEO of Revocycle: Mind and Body Cycling. He taught at Indiana University, Bloomington (where he also earned his Ph.D.  in Biology), and Davidson College (a top-ten National Liberal Arts College).

Dr. Hosking studied exercise and the brain with John Ratey, M.D. of Harvard University Medical School and author of “Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain.” He lectures on how physical exercise can promote mental health through neurogenesis and reduction of the stress response.

Dr. Hosking currently serves on the Program Advisory Board of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, an organization dedicated to reimagining our understanding of how we approach mental health challenges, with a focus on the role of mind-body practices and exercise. He also serves as an advisor to the Wellbeing Think Tank.

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