The Move With Ease Podcast

Tatianna Graham

The Move With Ease Podcast is a space for honest conversations about healing, resilience, movement, and what it truly means to reconnect with ourselves. Hosted by preventative health advocate, physiotherapist, yoga teacher, and mind-body coach Tatianna Graham, this podcast explores the connection between mind, body, movement, and health. Through powerful stories, expert guests, athletes, and personal reflections, each episode is designed to help us move through life with more awareness, confidence, and ease.

  1. Episode 35: The Woman Who Could Do It All... Until Her Body Said No with Magdalena Rybka

    6d ago

    Episode 35: The Woman Who Could Do It All... Until Her Body Said No with Magdalena Rybka

    What happens when you've spent your entire life being strong? When resilience becomes your identity. When you're the person who figures things out, pushes through, carries the weight, and never gives up. And then one day, your body asks you to slow down. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Magdalena Rybka: podcast host, entrepreneur, community builder, author, and advocate for women navigating life's biggest transitions. Magdalena shares her remarkable journey from escaping communist Poland as a child, spending years in a refugee camp, immigrating to Canada, and becoming the strong, capable woman everyone knew her to be. After decades of pushing forward, her body began sending signals she could no longer ignore. Over the past three years, Magdalena has faced a series of unexplained health challenges that have forced her to reconsider everything she thought she knew about success, productivity, and self-worth. Through it all, she has learned how to honour her energy, listen to her body, and embrace what she calls a "midlife revolution." This conversation is an honest exploration of what happens when we stop fighting ourselves and start paying attention. In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up in Poland and immigrating to Canada• How childhood experiences shape our beliefs around strength and achievement• The hidden cost of always being the capable one• Burnout, unexplained health symptoms, and learning to slow down• Anxiety, panic attacks, and nervous system regulation• Why many women experience an identity shift in midlife• The difference between a midlife crisis and a midlife revolution• Learning to honor your energy instead of pushing through exhaustion• Raising daughters who understand both strength and softness• The role of meditation, walking, and curiosity in healing• Why women need community now more than ever A few reminders from this conversation: Your worth is not determined by your productivity. Strength and softness can coexist. Slowing down is not giving up. Your body is always communicating with you. Sometimes healing begins when we stop trying to force the answer. About Magdalena: Magdalena Rybka is the host of the Live with Lena Podcast, co-founder of The Expansion Room, and an advocate for women navigating life's transitions. After a successful 25-year corporate career, she is now focused on prioritizing her health, writing her first book, building meaningful communities, and helping women redefine what success looks like in midlife. Connect with Magdalena Tune in to her Podcast Join her Expansion Room If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who needs the reminder that she doesn't have to do it all, carry it all, or figure it all out alone. And if you're looking to reconnect with your body, build strength and confidence, and move through life with more ease, I'd love to connect with you. Book a complimentary Move With Ease Consult Call by emailing tatianna@tgphysiotherapy.ca or connect with me on Instagram @tatiannagrahaminc.

    52 min

  2. 6d ago

    Episode 34: I Thought Losing 10 Pounds Would Make Me Happy

    Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you wanted to lose weight in the first place? In this personal solo episode of The Move With Ease Podcast, Tatianna reflects on her own journey with health, fitness, body image, and the evolution of what success means. Like many women growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, she spent years chasing smaller jeans, lower numbers on the scale, and goals like "lose 10 pounds." She even bought clothes that were too small, convinced she'd fit into them someday. But over time, something shifted. Through running, yoga, mindfulness, motherhood, and learning to truly listen to her body, Tatianna discovered that what she was really searching for wasn't a smaller body at all. It was confidence. Freedom. Strength. Community. And the feeling of being at home in her own skin. In this episode, she shares: how dieting and weight-focused goals shaped her early years the surprising lessons she learned through sport and running why community became more powerful than the scale how yoga and mindfulness changed her relationship with her body the shift from aesthetics to longevity why strength, muscle, bone health, and resilience matter more than ever in our 40s and beyond and the question that completely changed how she approaches health today This conversation is an invitation to reflect on your own journey and ask: ✨ What am I really chasing? ✨ What do I want my body to be able to do? ✨ Have my health goals evolved? Because perhaps the goal was never a smaller body. Perhaps the goal was always confidence, vitality, freedom, and feeling strong enough to fully participate in your life. Topics discussed: body image weight loss culture confidence and self-worth running and fitness motherhood yoga and mindfulness healthy aging strength training longevity women's health in midlife redefining success identity and health If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Have your goals evolved over the years? Are you noticing a shift from chasing a number on the scale toward building strength, confidence, and longevity? Send me a message, share this episode with a friend, or leave a review. And if you're looking for support as you reconnect with your body and redefine what health means for you in this season of life, book a consult call to go over your goals and to learn more about The Move With Ease Method and our community of women who are learning to move, age, and live with strength and confidence - together. Because we're stronger together, and we were never meant to do this alone. Namaste, Tatianna Connect with me @tatiannagrahaminc Email or DM to book your consult: tatianna@tgphysiotherapy.ca

    19 min
  3. Episode 33: How a Mom of Twin Boys Ran a Sub-20 5K After Boston - with Kelly McDonald

    May 27

    Episode 33: How a Mom of Twin Boys Ran a Sub-20 5K After Boston - with Kelly McDonald

    Think your athlete days are over? Think again. In this energizing and inspiring episode of The Move With Ease Podcast, Tatianna sits down with nurse, mom of twin boys, Boston Marathon runner, and recent sub-20-minute 5K runner Kelly MacDonald to talk about prevention, intentional health, sustainable performance, and learning to tune inward before burnout or injury forces you to. Kelly shares her journey from competitive figure skating to marathon running, including: qualifying for the Boston Marathon in her very first marathonovercoming recurring shin splints and training setbackslearning how to slow down enough to become a better runnerand how motherhood, nursing, and longevity have shaped her approach to health and fitnessTogether, we explore: why easy runs actually matterthe mindset shift from constantly pushing to intentionally recoveringnervous system support for runnersbreath awareness and inner core connectionbalancing motherhood, work, and big goalsguilt and self-care as a momprevention and healthy agingand the importance of building strength and resilience before breakdown happensKelly also opens up about: how her background in competitive sport shaped her mentallythe difference between judged sports and runningthe emotional side of racingand what was going through her mind during her recent sub-20-minute 5K at Ottawa Race WeekendOne of the most refreshing parts of this conversation is Kelly’s perspective on prevention and longevity as a nurse:✨ “You don’t have to wait until your body breaks down to start listening.” This episode is packed with practical wisdom, inspiration, and reminders that:✨ goals and softness can coexist✨ recovery is productive✨ easy runs are still valuable✨ and women and moms are allowed to have dreams too Topics discussed: Boston Marathon qualifyingsub-20-minute 5K trainingmotherhood & fitnessprevention & longevitynervous system supportrecovery for runnerseasy runs & aerobic traininginner core awarenessbalancing goals with family lifecompetitive sports mindsetstrength & sustainable performancePlus:⚡ runner rapid fire⚡ favourite fuel & recovery tools⚡ race mindset⚡ dream races⚡ funniest mom-runner moments Connect with Kelly:📍 Instagram: @kelly_skating — 🎧 Loved this episode? Share it with a runner, mom, or woman who needs the reminder that prevention starts long before burnout or injury — and that supporting your body better can actually help you thrive longer. And if you’re ready to reconnect with your body through breath, mindful movement, and inner core awareness, explore my FREE RESOURCES and get started! Tatianna

    36 min

  4. May 26

    Episode 32: 14 Seconds

    Is it possible to be proud and disappointed at the same time? After running a half marathon personal best of 1:40:14 — just 14 seconds shy of my goal — I found myself sitting in the tension between celebration and disappointment. And honestly? That tension taught me a lot. In this solo episode, I reflect on: ​the physical and mental reality of racing​how life stress and energy expenditure impact performance​the power of community and being carried by others​the mental negotiations that happen inside the “pain cave”​learning how to receive support, compliments, and wins​why awareness matters more than self-judgment​and how growth sometimes asks us to celebrate ourselves before we feel fully satisfiedThis conversation goes far beyond running. It’s about identity.Resilience.Performance.Nervous system capacity.And the practice of holding both ambition and gratitude at the same time. Whether you’re an athlete, a parent, an entrepreneur, or simply someone navigating hard seasons and high expectations — I think you’ll resonate with this one 🤍 Thank you for being here.And thank you for cheering me on. Sub 1:40… I’m coming for you.

    18 min
  5. Episode 31: When Burnout Becomes a Breakthrough with Shannon Clarke

    May 22

    Episode 31: When Burnout Becomes a Breakthrough with Shannon Clarke

    What happens when the life you carefully built no longer feels sustainable? In this deeply honest and inspiring episode of The Move With Ease Podcast, Tatianna sits down with Shannon Clark — entrepreneur, acting coach, mother, and founder of West End Playhouse — to talk about burnout, anxiety, people-pleasing, healing, and the unexpected path that led her from corporate HR into acting and creative expression. Shannon shares how years of over-functioning, perfectionism, and constantly adapting to fit into new environments eventually led to a complete breakdown during COVID. After taking on overwhelming responsibilities at work, suffering severe anxiety and panic attacks, and then tearing her ACL shortly after stepping away from work, Shannon was forced to slow down and finally confront the deeper patterns she had spent years suppressing. Together, we explore: burnout and nervous system overloadsocial anxiety and people-pleasing patternschildhood conditioning and constantly “fitting in”meditation as a healing toollearning to tell the truth and honor yourselfperimenopause and identity shiftscreativity as medicinehow acting became an unexpected path toward healinginner core tension, holding patterns, and learning to let goself-compassion and rebuilding trust in yourselfOne of the most powerful moments in this conversation is when Shannon shares the commitment she made to herself during her healing journey: ✨ “No matter what, I’m going to tell the truth.” That simple but profound decision changed everything — from her relationships, to her anxiety, to the way she now moves through life and motherhood. We also dive into the fascinating connection between creativity and anxiety, discussing how acting, imagination, and creative play can help regulate the nervous system and reconnect us to ourselves in ways we may never expect. This episode is a beautiful reminder that: ✨ healing is rarely linear✨ slowing down can become the beginning of transformation✨ and sometimes the life we’re meant for appears only after everything else falls apart Topics discussed: burnout & panic attacksnervous system regulationsocial anxiety & maskingpeople pleasing & truth tellingmeditation & mindfulnesscreativity and healingacting & self-expressionperimenopause and identityself-compassioninner core connectionlearning to let goConnect with Shannon:🎭 West End Playhouse📍 Instagram: @westendplayhouse.ca📍 Instagram: @shanoonclarke — 🎧 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who’s quietly carrying too much, feeling disconnected from themselves, or learning how to finally let go of the version of themselves built purely for survival. And if you’re ready to reconnect with your body and move through life with more awareness and ease, explore the free resources linked below. Namaste, Tatianna FREE RESOURECS => HERE

    35 min

  6. May 21

    Episode 30: What If FEELING Your Body Is The Missing Link to Healing?

    For years, many people viewed yoga as simply stretching, flexibility, or complicated poses. But what if yoga was never really about the poses at all? In this solo episode of The Move With Ease Podcast, Tatianna explores how yoga became one of the most powerful tools for reconnecting to the body, calming the nervous system, building resilience, and learning how to truly listen inward. This conversation goes far beyond “fitness” or aesthetics. Tatianna shares how the western world is finally beginning to understand yoga through a deeper lens — not as performance, but as awareness, healing, recovery, and presence. She also explains why mindful movement can become the bridge for people who struggle with traditional meditation, and how yoga helps us practice: focusresiliencenervous system regulationbreath awarenessproprioception and balancereleasing chronic tensionand reconnecting to ourselves physically and emotionallyYou’ll also hear: why slowing down is not “woo woo”the connection between yoga, fascia, joints, digestion, and healinghow yoga improves body awareness and confidencewhy so many women are unknowingly holding tension all dayand how learning to listen to the body can often be more powerful than constantly trying to “fix” itTatianna also shares real clinical examples from her physiotherapy practice — including how intentional yoga movement has helped clients reduce pain, improve mobility, and rebuild trust in their bodies. This episode is a reminder that:✨ healing doesn’t always require more intensity✨ your body may be craving attention, not punishment✨ and sometimes the greatest form of self-care is simply learning how to come home to yourself again Topics discussed: yoga beyond the posesnervous system regulationmindfulness & embodimentfascia and movementhealing through awarenesschronic tension & stressyoga for runners & active womenproprioception and balancemind-body connectionpreventative health & longevitymovement as medicine— 🎧 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who’s been craving a slower, more connected way of healing and moving through life. And if you’re ready to reconnect with your body and learn the foundations of mindful movement, breath, and inner core connection, grab my free resources linked below. Namaste,Tatianna FREE RESOURCES => HERE Practice with Tatianna => HERE Follow along on social => @TatiannaGrahamInc Book a call => tatianna@tgphysiotherapy.ca

    15 min
  7. Episode 29: Resilience Before Boston with Sarah Jarvis

    May 13

    Episode 29: Resilience Before Boston with Sarah Jarvis

    What does it really take to shave 21 minutes off your marathon time, qualify for Boston, raise young kids, run a business, and still show up for yourself? In this inspiring episode of The Move With Ease Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Jarvis — marathoner, health and wellness coach, mom of two, and psychotherapist-in-training — to talk about resilience, motherhood, mindset, fueling, nervous system regulation, and what it truly means to pursue big goals without losing yourself in the process. Sarah recently qualified for the Boston Marathon after running a breakthrough marathon performance and dropping over 20 minutes from her previous race time. But this conversation goes far beyond race results. We explore: the mental side of marathon traininglearning how to get out of your own headrebuilding after difficult seasons of lifeintuitive fueling and the psychology behind nutritionmotherhood and making space for your goalswhy running can feel so healing and groundingand how resilience is often built through the moments that challenge us mostSarah also opens up about: moving out on her own at 17developing resilience through adversityrecovering from a disc herniation while continuing to trainand how her relationship with food, performance, and self-trust has evolved over timeOne of my favourite moments in this conversation was hearing Sarah describe how she stayed present during her marathon — noticing Canadian geese on the course, soaking in the environment, and learning how to get out of her own way mentally. This episode is such a beautiful reminder that:✨ all running is running✨ every season of life looks different✨ and we don’t have to choose between motherhood and our goals Whether you’re a runner, a mom trying to reconnect with yourself, or someone navigating your own next chapter, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and deeply understood. Topics we cover: Boston Marathon qualifying journeymarathon mindset & mental toughnessmotherhood and identityresilience & rebuildingintuitive eating for runnersfueling & under-fueling in womennervous system regulationbalancing training, business, and familyinjury recovery & returning to runningthe psychology behind performance and nutritionConnect with Sarah:📍 Activate Physiotherapy Health & Wellness📍 Instagram: @Sarah_Jarvis_healthwellness — 🎧 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review — it helps more women discover these conversations and reconnect with themselves through movement, healing, and awareness. And if you’re ready to reconnect with your body and move with more ease, grab my free guide. Namaste, Tatianna

    44 min

  8. May 11

    Episode 28: The Duality of Letting Go & Going After Your Dreams

    Can We Be Present AND Still Want More? There’s a tension many women feel—but rarely talk about. How do we stay deeply present and grateful for our lives…while also holding big dreams, goals, and desires for more? In this solo episode, I explore the duality of: letting go while still taking actiontrusting timing while still pursuing growthbeing content while still craving expansionslowing down without giving up on yourselfI share reflections from motherhood, running, healing, business, and the inner work that has helped me realize: presence and ambition are not opposites. You are allowed to love your life deeply AND still want to evolve. This episode is for the woman learning how to hold both. Connect with Tatianna: Instagram: @tatiannagrahamincBook a call: tatianna@tgphysiotherapy.ca If this episode resonated, please share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women reconnect with themselves and move through life with greater ease.

    19 min
See All (35)

Ratings & Reviews

About

The Move With Ease Podcast is a space for honest conversations about healing, resilience, movement, and what it truly means to reconnect with ourselves. Hosted by preventative health advocate, physiotherapist, yoga teacher, and mind-body coach Tatianna Graham, this podcast explores the connection between mind, body, movement, and health. Through powerful stories, expert guests, athletes, and personal reflections, each episode is designed to help us move through life with more awareness, confidence, and ease.

Information

You Might Also Like