Ideas for a life in motion

Movers Mindset is dedicated to exploring the motivations behind movement and its fundamental place in society. Our mission is to create and share insightful conversations that inspire and enlighten our audience.

In the Movers Mindset podcast, Craig Constantine talks with movement enthusiasts to learn who they are, what they do, and why they do it. Each conversation feeds his insatiable curiosity, but we share them to turn on a light for someone else, to inspire them, or to give them their next question.

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  • What Made Me

    What Made Me

    In 2019, Andy Pearson measured a coach by how many students surpassed the coach, and wondered whether he was failing. He spared his students the punishing training he came up through, and asked whether they were losing what made him. Part of it may be the line, set far beyond what a student thinks possible.… more →

  • From the archives: Amy Slevin

    From the archives: Amy Slevin

    “I started doing yoga— never connected with it, but I wanted it to help me. I wanted it to help me with my anxiety, with my grieving, and all that kind of stuff, and it just never did. But the physical side of yoga I really connected with, and I found it quite interesting exploring… more →

  • Playing Down

    Playing Down

    In his first summer of capoeira, Paul Graves learned from the beginner’s side that you can play with anyone if they are not playing down to you. Playing down and taking care can look alike from outside, since both change the stronger player’s movements. The difference is what that player believes: playing down treats a… more →

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Movement is more than just physical activity—it’s a lens through which we explore challenge, growth, and human potential.

Through the Movers Mindset project, we’re diving into the deeper questions behind movement, uncovering the stories, philosophies, and insights that shape how we move through the world.