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Movement Sherpa is a podcast about the many ways movement shapes our lives.
Hosted by physical educator, parent, and author Chris Luby, each episode explores an everyday movement from riding a bicycle to climbing, and play, through stories, science, and real-world experience.
Whether you're a parent, teacher, lifelong mover, or simply curious about why humans move the way they do, you'll leave each episode seeing familiar movements in a completely new way.
Movement is for everyone.
Check out the Sherpa Shop here: https://the-sherpa-shop.fourthwall.com/
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Average audio length:
18 minutes
English
United States
12 episodes
since June 29, 2026
episodic
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Why can one person stand high on a rock face feeling completely alive while another person freezes at the thought of speaking in front of a crowd?
In this episode of The Movement Sherpa Podcast, I explore The Amygdala Predicament: Our Relationship to Fear.
Are extreme athletes actu…
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This episode explores our relationship to fear. We also look at extreme athletes, challenging the notion that they are fearless, and that they are wired differently than us. It suggests that fear is a valuable source of information for athletes, helping them make real-time decision…
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10,000 Steps: Good Science or Better Marketing?
We see it on our watches. We track it on our phones. We celebrate when we reach it and sometimes feel strangely guilty when we don’t.
10,000 steps.
But where did that number actually come from?
In this episode of The Movement Sherpa P…
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On this episode, The Swerve Out trend, where cyclists swerve towards oncoming cars for social media attention, is not new but amplified by social media. While risk-taking is part of cycling culture, the Swerve Out trend is dangerous because it involves an unknowable variable - the …
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Hey Movers, no new episode this week. Between the start of school and life and something new in the works I needed a little more time to get it right for you. I will be back next week with a new format that I think you will enjoy! Until then Try ~ AdJuSt ~ Try Again...Movement She…
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In this episode we explore curiosity. Is a restless child misbehaving or are they asking for help? Children’s natural curiosity and desire to move are often stifled by adult expectations and structured environments. While structured learning is important, it’s crucial to find ways …
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Why do bicycles hold such a special place in our lives?
For some, they're freedom. For others, they're transportation, exercise, adventure, or the key to childhood memories that never quite fade. In this episode, I explore why bicycles have fascinated me for as long as I …
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This episode critiques dodgeball in physical education, arguing it promotes negative habits like targeting weaknesses and celebrating elimination. It highlights survivorship bias, noting that while some enjoyed dodgeball, many others felt excluded and discouraged. The episode sugge…
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The episode explores the life of Tom Brown Jr., a renowned wilderness survival expert and tracker. It highlights his childhood mentorship under Stalking Wolf, a Lipan Apache elder, and his decade-long wilderness wanderings, honing his survival skills. The episode also draws paralle…
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This episode of the Movement Sherpa Podcast, hosted by Chris Luby, explores Walking. This episode focuses on Dr. John Francis, who walked across the United States in silence for 17 years, highlighting the power of walking and silence for connection and environmental awareness. The …
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