Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman

Katy Bowman holds a master's degree in biomechanics, and Move Your DNA is her long-running podcast about why human bodies need far more movement than most of us get — and why walking is the foundation of everything else. Running since 2014 with 200 episodes released monthly, the show pairs Katy with co-host Dr. Jeannette Loram, a biologist, and together they translate dense movement science into advice you can actually apply to your Tuesday afternoon. Walking comes up constantly because Katy sees it as the most fundamental human movement pattern, and she has strong, well-supported opinions about how modern life has stripped it away from daily routines. Episodes cover specific topics like knee health, winter movement strategies, and exercise recovery, but they always connect back to bigger questions about how our environments shape how we move. There are solo episodes, guest interviews, and listener Q&A segments that keep the format varied. With a 4.8-star average from 609 ratings, the audience is clearly engaged and loyal. What makes Katy's perspective different from a typical fitness podcast is her emphasis on natural, varied movement rather than structured workouts. She'll talk about why walking on uneven terrain matters more than logging miles on a flat treadmill, or why your shoes might be changing your gait in ways you'd never notice. The science is rigorous but the delivery stays accessible and often funny. If you've ever suspected that the way we live and sit and move is fundamentally at odds with what our bodies need, Katy will confirm that suspicion and give you practical ways to fix it.