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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Touch Sight Smell Taste

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