Ep. 13 - The Evolution of Personal Training with Andrew Eaton
The Movement Mentality PodcastEp. 13 - The Evolution of Personal Training with Andrew EatonIn this episode of The Movement Mentality Podcast, host Missy Bunch introduces her friend Andrew Eaton, a movement and fitness expert. They discuss their shared passion for movement, the importance of personal growth, and the challenges of navigating the fitness industry in the digital age. Andrew shares his journey from being bullied as a child to becoming a fitness professional and moving across the country for a gym job. Both Missy and Andrew highlight the impact of the internet on the fitness industry, their personal strategies for dealing with negative online comments, and advice for those seeking qualified movement coaches. The episode concludes with reflections on overcoming self-doubt and the value of persistent learning in one’s career. In this episode03:06 Dealing with Online Negativity12:53 Andrew's Journey in Fitness and Movement22:18 The Fitness Industry's Biggest Problem26:58 Advice for Finding the Right Trainer30:29 The Impact of the Internet on Fitness32:24 Dealing with Self-Doubt Quotes:· ” I hate to say it, but I, I actually, I started in fitness when I was little, when I was like 11 or 12, started lifting weights because I was literally living the, like, bully on the playground thing and I didn't want to get pushed around anymore.” [13:19] ” So don't believe everything you think, separate that inner voice that's telling you you can't, you shouldn't, you're not gonna. From your actual voice, give it a name and tell it to shut the heck up. It works!” [34:32] Connect with Missy· missybunch.com.· Instagram: @missybunch15.· Instagram: @themovementmentality· Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality· Kneepainpro.com· instagram @integratedneuromechanics About MissyMissy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years. As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.
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Ep. 12 - Navigating Chronic Pain and Professional Growth
The Movement Mentality PodcastEp. 12 - Navigating Chronic Pain and Professional Growth with Colleen Jorgensen Hey, everyone! Welcome to the Movement Mentality Podcast. In this episode of 'The Movement Mentality Podcast,' host Missy talks with her friend and colleague, Colleen Jorgensen, about her extensive journey in the field of exercise science and osteopathy. Colleen shares her struggles and triumphs in overcoming chronic pain, the development of her business ventures, and her dedication to helping others understand and heal their bodies. The discussion delves into Colleen's personal pain experience, the inception of her Dare to Heal program, and offers advice for both professionals and individuals dealing with pain. Colleen emphasizes the importance of movement, curiosity, and self-awareness in the healing process. In this episode03:01 Colleen's Background and Career06:52 Challenges and Lessons in Chronic Pain17:55 Spinal Cord Injury and Recovery23:46 Creating the Dare to Heal Program32:12 The Power of Storytelling in Healing46:03 Personal Reflections and Overcoming Shyness Quotes: ” And I think it's one of those lessons as an entrepreneur, if you always wait for the perfect moment and everything to be in place, you never move.” [02:19] ” Like it's wild to me that we teach people how to change a tire and change their oil, but they'd have no idea how these bodies, we live in work. [23:26] Connect with Missy· missybunch.com.· Instagram: @missybunch15.· Instagram: @themovementmentality· Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality· ColleenJorgensen.org· instagram @_stillnessinmotion About MissyMissy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years. As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.
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Ep. 11 - The Art of Transition: From Rock Star to Fitness Coach with Anthony Roumell
The Movement Mentality PodcastEp. 11 - The Art of Transition: From Rock Star to Fitness Coach with Anthony RoumellHey, everyone! Welcome to the Movement Mentality Podcast. In this episode Missy interviews her close friend Anthony Roumell, delving into his fascinating journey from being a teenage rock star to a successful gym owner and martial artist. Anthony shares how his love of music, ignited by his family's rich musical heritage, evolved into a passion for fitness and movement. He discusses the challenges and transformative experiences he faced along the way, including the collapse of his band, the discipline he developed through bodybuilding, and the humbling yet empowering practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Anthony also touches on the significance of having mentors, the power of taking risks, and the importance of embracing failure as a pathway to personal growth. They explore themes of faith, gratitude, and maintaining a beginner's mindset, ultimately offering listeners invaluable insights into overcoming life's obstacles and achieving their dreams.In this episode 02:38 Anthony's Musical Journey: From Classical Piano to Punk Rock15:27 Discovering the Gym: A New Passion24:04 From Gym Enthusiast to Bodybuilding Competitor38:06 The Myth of Luck and the Power of Hard Work45:37 The Humbling Experience of Jiu-Jitsu53:27 Becoming a Gym Owner and Facing Life's Challenges01:12:23 The Importance of Gratitude and Perspective Quotes: ”But with music, I felt so safe doing it. It was like really cool. Um, and once I got a dose of that, I was like, oh, this is so cool. I can like, kind of self-sooth my teenage growing pain, so to speak.” [07:27] ”When you're low and things are in breakdown mode and everything seems to burning around, go back to gratitude.” [01:12:23] Connect with Missy· missybunch.com.· Instagram: @missybunch15.· Instagram: @themovementmentality· Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality· Centerforbalancedtraining.com· instagram @anthony_balance About MissyMissy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years. As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.
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Ep. 10 - Missy's Guide to Success: 10 Essential Rules
The Movement Mentality Podcastwith Missy BunchEp. 10 - Missy's Guide to Success: 10 Essential RulesHey, everyone! Welcome to the Movement Mentality Podcast. In this episode Missy Bunch, an entrepreneur and movement expert, shares her top ten self-made rules for living a fulfilling life and running a successful business. Missy delves into optimizing your energy, setting strict boundaries, embracing failure, being authentic, and more. She emphasizes the importance of inner work, customer feedback, celebrating small wins, and sticking to a consistent plan. Missy also encourages listeners to define their own concept of success and to take actionable steps toward achieving it. In this episode03:57 Rule 1: Base Your Schedule on Your Energy06:30 Rule 2: Have Strict Boundaries07:41 Rule 3: Prepare to Fail08:24 Rule 4: Be Transparent, Authentic, and Have Fun09:22 Rule 5: Go For It09:53 Rule 6: Celebrate the Little Wins12:28 Rule 7: Do the Inner Work14:13 Rule 8: Validate Your Product Ideas17:49 Rule 9: Be the Best at What You Do20:29 Rule 10: Stick to Your Plan Quotes: ” Since I have changed my schedule to four hour workdays, I have five times my income.” [07:17] “ Be the best at what you do. I'm just going to say that again in case you didn't hear me be the best at what you do, not what anyone else does.” [18:00] Connect with Missy· missybunch.com.· Instagram: @missybunch15.· Instagram: @themovementmentality· Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality About MissyMissy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.
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Ep. 9 - How I deal with unkind comments
The Movement Mentality Podcastwith Missy BunchEp. 9 - How I deal with unkind commentsHey, everyone! Welcome to the Movement Mentality Podcast. In this episode Missy shares her personal experiences and insights on handling negative and hurtful comments on social media. Drawing from two key examples, Missy highlights how even positive, non-controversial content can attract criticism and offers practical advice on how to prepare for and manage these inevitable online challenges. With a focus on authenticity and self-expression, Missy encourages listeners to remain true to themselves while developing strategies to block and bless those who spread negativity. In this Episode:· 00:00 Welcome to the Movement Mentality Podcast· 00:37 Catching Up and Personal Updates· 01:32 Dealing with Online Trolls: Personal Stories· 07:54 Lessons from a Micro Bakery· 13:21 Strategies for Handling Negative Comments· 19:43 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes Quotes: ”You could be the ripest, juiciest peach, but there's always someone who hates peaches.” [07:05] ”This is why social media is not healthy, like you're not supposed to feel that range of emotions in like a 20 second time span.” [11:50]“ Someone's gonna say something, okay? So, take your pick. If you're gonna be disliked no matter what, you might as well go for it and be your fully expressed self.” [20:30] Connect with Missy· missybunch.com.· Instagram: @missybunch15.· Instagram: @themovementmentality· Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality About MissyMissy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.
Missy Bunch is a multi-certified movement coach, entrepreneur, speaker, educator, and podcast host with over 15 years of experience helping health and wellness professionals build expertise, confidence, and thriving businesses.Her journey began as a professional dancer battling injuries—until one brain-based session erased four years of chronic knee pain. That breakthrough didn’t just transform her movement; it reshaped her career. She went from mastering neurology-based movement strategies to scaling successful businesses and is now on a mission to empower other professionals to do the same.As the Founder of The Movement Mentality LLC, Co-Founder of Movement IQ, a Z-Health Master Trainer, and host of The Movement Mentality Podcast, Missy blends cutting-edge neuroscience with proven business strategies. She helps movement professionals go beyond technique—teaching them how to attract clients, increase income, and create lasting impact. Whether through mentorship, education, or real-world business coaching, Missy is on a mission to turn passion into profit while making the wellness industry stronger, smarter, and more sustainable.Beyond her professional achievements, Missy is a dedicated mother, wife, and advocate for health, movement, and family. She is passionate about helping others build businesses that support the lives they truly want to live.
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