Movement impacts more than your body. The rush of endorphins after a big lift, a run, or a class is real, and for many people it's a release, a distraction, or a way to build resilience when times get tough. Movement's impact on mental wellbeing is well documented, so we've brought together four speakers who each take a different approach to it.
Speakers on Movement and Mental Wellbeing
Darryl is a former investment banker turned movement coach, and the pioneer behind the primal play concept. He brings us back to our roots, arguing that play-like movement is good for the body and the mind alike, letting us relax into a child-like state and switch off from the stresses of everyday life. Darryl has a genuinely unique take on movement, flipping the idea of exercise on its head.
Book Darryl to
- Engage every member of your team with movement as mental wellness.
- Give an alternative view on mental wellbeing management.
- Introduce the concept of 'play' to your team and spark fresh thinking.
Learn more and book Darryl Edwards →
Gabriel is a content creator, YouTuber and head coach at Sey Coaching. He works with busy parents to find new ways to fit fitness into packed schedules, and is open about managing his own mental health through training, journaling and communication. Gabriel makes movement feel accessible, showing what it can do for the mind when paired with other simple strategies.
Book Gabriel to
- Support parents on your team to get active.
- Show your team different ways of managing mental wellbeing.
- Inspire others to get moving and talk more openly about mental health, especially among male team members.
Learn more and book Gabriel Sey →
Twice the Health is Emily and Hannah, a nutritionist and personal trainer duo who met at university and built a joint following on fitness and food. Beyond day-to-day advice, they've taken on physical challenges like a 50k run along the Great Wall of China, using their own training as a way to talk openly about goal-setting and mental resilience.
Learn more and book Twice the Health →Carly Rowena
Carly is a personal trainer, content creator and mum who is honest about her own mental health struggles and how movement has played into them. She shows how movement can become a form of self-care, and how to protect 'me time' even when life is genuinely busy.
Book Carly to
- Start the conversation around mental health, especially among mums and in female-led teams.
- Give your team practical advice on fitting movement into a busy day.
- Challenge your employees to rethink what movement means to them.
Interested in booking Carly? Get in touch with the PepTalk team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does movement help mental health?
Movement can support mood in a few well-documented ways: it releases endorphins, gives structure to the day, and can act as a form of active distraction from stress. The speakers above each approach this differently, from play-based movement to routine-building to open conversation about fitness and mental health.
What kind of sessions do these speakers offer?
Formats range from keynotes to more hands-on, movement-based workshops, depending on the speaker and your event. Get in touch and we'll help you find the right fit for your audience.
How do I book a speaker on movement and mental wellbeing?
Email hello@getapeptalk.com or call +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and we'll help scope the right speaker and format for your event.
Want to book Darryl Edwards or Gabriel Sey for a PepTalk during mental health awareness week? Get in touch with our team to enquire. Remember, it's always a good time to get a PepTalk!
