Exercise for Mental Health

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Part two of “Body and Soul” explores how movement improves mental health. Trauma-informed coach Julie Thom explains stress physiology, the sympathetic/parasympathetic balance, and practical tools—walking, breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, and mindful, enjoyable movement. Learn why gentle, personalized activity can calm the amygdala, boost safety, and lift mood.

Channel: Ontario Shores Duration: 0:41:29

Questions

1. Using Julie's stoplight framing of nervous system states, in which state is asking someone to meditate least helpful?

Green (social engagement/connection) Yellow (fight/flight mobilization) Red (immobilized/rest) Blue (fawning/people-pleasing)

2. In the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise discussed, which sense corresponds to “2”?

Touch Taste Smell Sight

3. What does Julie Thom define a trauma-informed movement coach as?

Someone who helps people feel safer in their bodies through personalized movement A coach who designs competitive sports programs A therapist who only uses talk therapy A trainer who prioritizes weight loss goals

4. According to the episode, what aspect of walking helps calm the amygdala?

Natural side-to-side eye movements (saccades) Increased heart rate Sunlight exposure on skin Activation of calf muscles

5. Which hormones are described as the immediate 'knee-jerk' stress response before cortisol?

Insulin and glucagon Oxytocin and vasopressin Dopamine and serotonin Norepinephrine and epinephrine

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