We’ve all heard that “sitting is the new smoking,” but the research behind that phrase goes much deeper. How bad is sitting for you really?
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In this episode guest host Bryan Walsh is joined by Manoush Zomorodi — host of NPR’s TED Radio Hour and author of Body Electric — to explore how our sedentary, screen-filled lives are reshaping our physical health from the neck down. Manoush shares findings from her own clinical trial, where she partnered with scientists to determine the minimum amount of movement the human body actually needs to function.
Whether you’re a desk jockey or a parent concerned about screen time, this conversation offers a practical, science-backed approach to reclaiming your physical health in a digital world.
00:00 Intro
01:57 The hidden cost of sitting
09:13 Kinking your body and brain
17:23 The active couch potato trap
21:18 What screens are doing to your eyes
27:53 Shifting our relationship with technology
32:41 One minute of movement in practice
Guest Host: Bryan Walsh, Senior writer, Coefficient Giving
Guest: Manoush Zomorodi, Host, TED Radio Hour and author of Body Electric.
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