What if your body’s pain, performance, and emotional baggage were all flowing through the same system? In this episode of Purpose Driven Movement, host Tarek is joined by returning guest Ian O’Dwyer, Co-Founder of Feel SOMA. Together, they explore the living, moving matrix of fascia - how it stores emotion, responds to stress, and thrives through play and variability. You’ll learn why recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, how popular contrast therapy might actually create more harm than good if used without care, and what it truly means to coach the whole person, honouring both mind and body. Listen now and get ready to rethink movement, recovery, and human potential.

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Our favourite quotable moments:

“We've got to understand the person who's getting into the hot and cold; what do they need for their tissues?” - Ian O'Dwyer

“The tissues are always whispering to us. If we choose to listen, that's humility. If we ignore it, that's ego.” - Ian O'Dwyer

“Recovery isn't just doing something at the end of a session. It doesn't work that way.” - Ian O'Dwyer

Resources:

Feel Soma Website

Instagram - @feelsoma

Facebook - @feelsoma

YouTube - @feelsoma

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About Our Guest: Ian O’Dwyer (OD) is an accomplished fitness professional with a 30-year career spanning diverse roles, such as Movement Coach, Personal Trainer, Author, and Mentor. For 24 years, he owned and operated the renowned OD on Movement Performance Studio on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, and has made significant contributions to the fitness industry through ventures like PT on the Net and PTA Global. Currently, as the Co-Founder of Feel SOMA, Ian's innovative approach focuses on guiding and coaching the whole person, encompassing emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects to create positive solutions. His remarkable ability to connect, observe, and facilitate instant change in individuals, groups, and teams is highly esteemed by a global community of clients, friends, family, and colleagues, emphasising his inclusive, practical, and enjoyable approach.

About Your Host: Tarek is the co-founder of the functional training institute and FitWell Education lab. Tarek is an international educator and speaker who has presented numerous times at the biggest convention in Australia, Asia and the US. In addition, Tarek has presented courses to thousands of trainers throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Tarek is also a best-selling author of ‘Purpose Driven Movement.

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