{"podcast":{"title":"AGEnts of Movement","slug":"agents-of-movement-6321686","podcast_index_feed_id":6321686,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/db6e0dd0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.agentsofmovement.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/36714228/36714228-1756420754472-3b61baeed0d0c.jpg","author":"Erin Eleu","episode_count":116,"summary":"The AGEnts of Movement Podcast (formerly Second Act Fit Pros) celebrates the leaders and everyday changemakers redefining aging through movement, connection, and purpose. Discover practical tools, fresh ideas, and inspiring voices to help you lead joyful, inclusive movement experiences","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T00:17:19.875159+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agents-of-movement-6321686"},"episode":{"title":"Empowering Movement Through Language: Cheryl Whitelaw and Laura Dow","slug":"empowering-movement-through-language-cheryl-whitelaw-and-laura-dow","published_at":"2025-12-08T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agents-of-movement-6321686/empowering-movement-through-language-cheryl-whitelaw-and-laura-dow","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agents-of-movement-6321686","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-eleu/episodes/Empowering-Movement-Through-Language-Cheryl-Whitelaw-and-Laura-Dow-e3c0imm","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/db6e0dd0/podcast/play/112265366/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-7%2F413912979-44100-2-b0712caeadcfe.m4a","summary":"Laura Dow, founder of Stiff to Fit, and Cheryl Whitelaw, a Functional Movement Specialist and Feldenkrais Practitioner from Edmonton, Canada join the podcast. We dive deep into the topic of language and its impact on movement experiences, particularly for older adults. You'll learn how the words used by instructors can shape the confidence and participation of class members. Our conversation covers practical tips for using inclusive language, creating a sense of community, and challenging ageist assumptions. Whether you're a physical activity leader or someone passionate about lifelong movement, this episode offers valuable insights for fostering a positive and supportive environment through language. Connect with AGEnts of Movement and sign up for the newsletter: https://www.agentsofmovement.com/ Links for Laura: Stifftofit.com LinkedIn Mind Your Movement Book Links for Cheryl: https://www.peaceandpower.ca/ Peace and Power YouTube Channel","meta_description":"Laura Dow, founder of Stiff to Fit, and Cheryl Whitelaw, a Functional Movement Specialist and Feldenkrais Practitioner from Edmonton, Canada join the podc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2696,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/agents-of-movement-6321686/episodes/empowering-movement-through-language-cheryl-whitelaw-and-laura-dow/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agents-of-movement-6321686/empowering-movement-through-language-cheryl-whitelaw-and-laura-dow.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}