Movement is Medicine with Darryl Edwards

In today’s world, the sad reality is that we’ve become far more sedentary than previous generations, with most of our lives forced into desk jobs or innovations that encourage us to prioritize convenience over movement. In this episode, we’re rewiring the way we think about movement - as a form of medicine against chronic disease. Meet Darryl Edwards, a movement coach and author who spent nearly two decades in the corporate world -- and realized something needed to change. Today, he is the founder of the Primal Play Method and a physical activity, health, and play researcher, specializing in combatting chronic lifestyle diseases that plague modern society. In 2019, Darryl’s TEDxTalk, "Why working out isn't working out," garnered over a million views, exploring the root causes of physical inactivity and our inherent resistance to traditional exercise routines.

In this episode, we talk about how modern sedentary lifestyles, with prolonged sitting and limited physical activity, are contributing significantly to the rise of chronic diseases. Darryl stresses that movement is not merely a form of exercise but a fundamental aspect of our health—a powerful medicine that can slash the risk of disease by up to 50%. We discuss the need for restructuring of daily routines to incorporate more active habits and natural movement throughout the day instead of relying entirely on 1-hour workout sessions.

As a play researcher, Darryl believes that embracing our inner child is the key to fostering a more positive and playful attitude towards active movement. He shares his everyday morning routine, showcasing practical ways to infuse movement into daily life beyond traditional exercise formats. Tune in for an engaging episode with Darryl Edwards as he champions the transformative potential of playful movement and its profound impact of movement on immune function, cancer prevention, and overall longevity.