Making Moves Podcast

2d ago

Your sleep problem isn't actually a sleep problem. Most people think their 3AM wake-ups are about stress or overthinking. But what if it has nothing to do with 3AM and everything to do with how you spent your day? Seven hours of sitting without moving your spine. Shallow breathing all afternoon. Hips locked up from the same angle all day long. Your nervous system is doing its best, but you didn't set it up for success. In this episode, I break down how real movement throughout your day builds the foundation for deep, restorative sleep. Not melatonin, not supplements, not hacks - just understanding how your body's rhythms actually work. You'll discover why your body stays in "surveillance mode" even when you're sleeping, the simple movement patterns that tell your nervous system it's safe to rest, and how to reclaim the natural sleep your body is designed for. When you move well, you sleep well. And when you sleep well, everything else gets easier. Apply to work with me movesmethodprogram.com/apply Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/⁠

Dec 12

The Osteoarthritis Lie: Why "Wear and Tear" is Toxic Misinformation. You were told you have "wear and tear." You were told to be careful. You were told to stop moving. That single piece of misinformation has locked millions of people into a cycle of fear and increasing pain.In this powerful episode, we're crushing the "wear and tear" lie and giving you the real, evidence-based roadmap for living with Osteoarthritis. Your joints are NOT fragile. Your body is adaptive, and movement is non-negotiable medicine. Learn how to build the strength, resilience, and daily routine that will allow you to train and move without fear.Stop babying your joints. Start using them. 👇 Train with me: http://movesmethod.com/yttk

Dec 5

When did you stop playing? Most adults can't remember. You didn't outgrow it. You were conditioned out of it. And that's why your body is stiff, weak, and fragile. Play isn't childish. It's how you build a nervous system that adapts to chaos, a body that moves without fear, and strength that actually translates to real life. This episode breaks down why structured exercise makes you strong in straight lines but brittle everywhere else, and how wrestling, crawling, climbing, and rolling aren't hobbies but medicine for a body that's forgotten how to be human. Train with us: http://movesmethod.com/yttk Follow Vanja: https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/

Nov 28

Vanja watched her 85-year-old grandmother squat in the garden for an hour, then stand up without using her hands. Meanwhile, most 40-year-olds can't hold that position for 30 seconds. This episode dismantles the lie that decline is inevitable. It's not ageing that breaks people—it's decades of neglect disguised as "getting older." Vanja shares the seven non-negotiables for building a body that lasts, why your choices today are writing the story of your 80-year-old self, and what cultures with centenarians do differently. Your future body is counting on you. Train with us : http://movesmethod.com/yttk Follow Vanja : https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/

Nov 21

From chronic pain and endless failed treatments to complete freedom of movement - this is my rebellion against everything the fitness industry taught me. After years of stretching, massage, chiropractors, and being told to "just accept it", I discovered what actually works. I share my journey through injuries, a life-changing surgery, and how I built a bulletproof body by rejecting passive treatments and embracing active movement. If you're tired of quick fixes that never work, this episode will change how you see training forever. Train with us: http://movesmethod.com/yttk Follow Vanja: https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/

Nov 14

You've been told to think positive, to visualise, to journal, to manifest. But your biology doesn't respond to thoughts. It responds to motion.Vanja breaks down why movement isn't about fitness - it's about reprogramming your nervous system, the operating system that controls everything else in your life. From anxiety to decision-making, from stuck patterns to breakthrough moments, she explains the hard science of why nothing changes until you physically move.This episode challenges everything you've been taught about self-improvement and gives you a three-step action plan to start rewiring your biology today.Train with us: https://movesmethod.com/mobility Follow Vanja: https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/

Nov 7

Train with us: https://movesmethod.com/yttk Follow Vanja: https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/ You asked, I'm answering. This episode tackles your real questions about upper back pain, scoliosis, Jefferson curls with injuries, why I don't recommend CrossFit, nutrition myths, and proof that movement at 65+ is not only possible but powerful. These aren't textbook answers. This is what I've learned through my own experience and working with thousands of students - same challenges, same goals, same frustrations. You'll get the tools, ideas, and shifts that'll help you start moving better today. Nothing changes unless you do.

Oct 30

Injuries aren't random. They're feedback from a body that's been moving in the same narrow patterns for too long. Vanja breaks down why your body didn't fail you—you failed to prepare it. She explains the 2D vs 3D problem, why pain is a nervous system signal rather than tissue damage, and how prehab and rehab are actually the same process. If you've ever felt frustrated by recurring injuries or afraid to move after getting hurt, this episode will change how you approach training forever. Train with us: https://movesmethodprogram.com/getkit Follow Vanja: https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/