86: Motion Impacts Emotion: A Conversation with Adel Korkor, M.D.

Heart-Centered Therapist: Elevating Practice in Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Care and Personal Growth

In this episode of the Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast, host Sindee Gozansky interviews Dr. Adel Korkor, a physician, health activist, and entrepreneur. Dr. Korkor shares his transformative journey from experiencing a major panic attack to discovering the mental health benefits of running. He discusses his motto 'motion impacts emotion' and introduces his initiatives through the A.B. Korkor Foundation for Mental Health, including the 5-50-50 Run Walk series.

We discuss the upcoming Motion Impacts Emotion conference, focusing on the latest advancements in clinical research related to physical activity, exercise, cognitive function, and mental well-being. Dr. Korkor's inspiring story underscores the importance of integrating physical activity into mental health treatment and raising awareness to improve mental health care for underserved groups.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:29 Adel Korkor's Personal Journey with Anxiety 06:24 Discovering the Therapeutic Benefits of Running 10:14 Founding the A.B. Korkor Foundation for Mental Health 10:46 The 55050 Run Walk Series 13:38 The Science Behind Physical Activity and Mental Health 21:37 Promoting Physical Activity in Children 26:29 Upcoming Motion Impacts Emotion Conference 29:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Sign up for the Motion Impacts Emotions Conference September 2024: https://conference.abkf.org

Connect with Dr. Adel Korkor: https://adelbkorkorfoundation.org TEDxOcala Speaker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPz0l8-pZP4

Instagram: @ABKMentalHealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/ABKMentalHealth Motion Impacts Emotion: My Journey With How Running Saved My Life | Adel B. Korkor, M.D. TEDxOcala TEDx Talks

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