Episode 17: The Aspen Institute’s “State of Play Kansas City” Report Breakdown

In this special solo episode of Movement is the Medicine, we look at the Aspen Institute's Project Play initiative and the newly released State of Play Kansas City report—an essential analysis of our region's youth sports and physical activity. As their 14th community report, this initiative partnered with Children’s Mercy Kansas City to uncover opportunities and challenges for making sports and physical activity accessible to all children in Kansas City.

Key Topics Covered:
The Report’s Release: An overview of the report and why its findings are critical for Kansas City.
Opportunities & Challenges: This analysis focuses on Kansas City's opportunities to improve youth sports access and the barriers that must be overcome.
Key Findings: A breakdown of the report’s most significant findings, including:

The disparities in access to physical activity.
The impact of economic and racial divides on youth sports.
Success stories and areas where Kansas City excels.
Action Steps: Practical advice and steps that parents, coaches, policymakers, and communities can take to leverage this report to improve youth sports and overall child wellness.
Expert Insights: Drawing on expert opinions from the report and local leaders to give context to the data.
Impact on Kansas City’s Future: What does this report mean for the future of youth sports in Kansas City, and how can we work together to provide equitable access for all kids?

Call to Action:
Download the full State of Play Kansas City report and explore how you can make a difference in your community.
Stay tuned for upcoming discussions on how we can collectively work to improve youth sports in Kansas City and beyond.

Why You Should Listen: Whether you’re a parent, coach, educator, or community leader, this episode offers vital insights into the current state of youth sports and physical activity in Kansas City. Learn how you can be part of the movement to make sports accessible, inclusive, and transformative for every child.

#StateOfPlay #AspenInstitute #KansasCityYouthSports #ProjectPlay #MovementIsTheMedicine #YouthSports

Episode 17: The Aspen Institute’s “State of Play Kansas City” Report Breakdown
In this special solo episode of Movement is the Medicine, we look at the Aspen Institute's Project Play initiative and the newly released State of Play Kansas City report—an essential analysis of our region's youth sports and physical activity. As their 14th community report, this initiative partnered with Children’s Mercy Kansas City to uncover opportunities and challenges for making sports and physical activity accessible to all children in Kansas City.
Key Topics Covered:
<ul>
<li>The Report’s Release: An overview of the report and why its findings are critical for Kansas City.</li>
<li>Opportunities &amp; Challenges: This analysis focuses on Kansas City's opportunities to improve youth sports access and the barriers that must be overcome.</li>
<li>Key Findings: A breakdown of the report’s most significant findings, including:
<ul>
<li>The disparities in access to physical activity.</li>
<li>The impact of economic and racial divides on youth sports.</li>
<li>Success stories and areas where Kansas City excels.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Action Steps: Practical advice and steps that parents, coaches, policymakers, and communities can take to leverage this report to improve youth sports and overall child wellness.</li>
<li>Expert Insights: Drawing on expert opinions from the report and local leaders to give context to the data.</li>
<li>Impact on Kansas City’s Future: What does this report mean for the future of youth sports in Kansas City, and how can we work together to provide equitable access for all kids?</li>
</ul>
Call to Action:
<ul>
<li>Download the full <a href="https://www.aspeninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FINAL-2024_Aspen_StateOfPlay_KansasCity_Digital.pdf">State of Play Kansas City</a> report and explore how you can make a difference in your community.</li>
<li>Stay tuned for upcoming discussions on how we can collectively work to improve youth sports in Kansas City and beyond.</li>
</ul>
Why You Should Listen: Whether you’re a parent, coach, educator, or community leader, this episode offers vital insights into the current state of youth sports and physical activity in Kansas City. Learn how you can be part of the movement to make sports accessible, inclusive, and transformative for every child.
#StateOfPlay #AspenInstitute #KansasCityYouthSports #ProjectPlay #MovementIsTheMedicine #YouthSports

Welcome to the "Movement is The Medicine" podcast. Our goal is to explore the profound impact of physical activity on our overall well-being. We will cover various topics related to sports and physical activities, including biomechanics of movement, the effect of physical activity on mental health, fostering resilience, building a sense of community, promoting sports participation among adolescents, and the empowering impact of sports on young people. Join us as we dive deep into movement and discover how it can contribute to a healthier and happier life.

<blockquote>Welcome to the "Movement is The Medicine" podcast. Our goal is to explore the profound impact of physical activity on our overall well-being. We will cover various topics related to sports and physical activities, including biomechanics of movement, the effect of physical activity on mental health, fostering resilience, building a sense of community, promoting sports participation among adolescents, and the empowering impact of sports on young people. Join us as we dive deep into movement and discover how it can contribute to a healthier and happier life.</blockquote>

Movement is the Medicine

The Aspen Institute’s “State of Play Kansas City” Report Breakdown - Episode 17

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Movement is the Medicine, Dr. Doug and Coach B sit down with Dr. Angela Myers, the newly appointed Chief Wellbeing Officer at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, to discuss leadership, healing, and the importance of taking care of those who care for others.

With nearly 25 years of service at Children’s Mercy, Dr. Myers has long been a respected leader in pediatric infectious disease and public health. Most notably, she served as the head of the hospital’s COVID-19 response, guiding her team—and the greater Kansas City community—through some of the most uncertain moments of the pandemic.

But Angela’s journey is not just about professional leadership. It’s about resilience in the face of personal adversity. In this episode, she opens up about her battle with cancer—not once, not twice, but three times. First in high school, then again in college, and most recently, in 2023, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With the support of her family, colleagues, and Children's Mercy community, she took a 10-week leave of absence to heal, reflect, and ultimately realign her career with a new purpose: championing the well-being of healthcare workers.

Her decision to step away from leading the infectious disease division and into a role focused on caregiver wellness was emotional and courageous. In our conversation, Angela shares how that decision came to life, how she now defines success, and why supporting healthcare workers' health is essential to our children's health.

Topics Covered:


Leading through a crisis: her role as head of COVID response at Children’s Mercy


The emotional and physical toll of fighting cancer—three times


The power of rest, reflection, and redefining purpose


Why well-being in healthcare is not a luxury but a necessity


How supporting caregivers improves outcomes for patients and builds stronger institutions


The importance of vulnerability, gratitude, and letting go

This episode is a masterclass in grace under pressure and a profound reminder that movement and medicine go far beyond the physical. Dr. Angela Myers leads with heart, and her story will leave you inspired, challenged, and moved.

Don't miss this one. It's more than a podcast—it's a story of human strength.

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of&nbsp;Movement is the Medicine, Dr. Doug and Coach B sit down with Dr. Angela Myers,&nbsp;the newly appointed&nbsp;Chief Wellbeing Officer at Children&rsquo;s Mercy Kansas City, to discuss&nbsp;leadership, healing, and the importance of taking care of those who care for others.
With nearly 25 years of service at Children&rsquo;s Mercy, Dr. Myers has long been a respected leader in pediatric infectious disease and public health. Most notably, she served as the head of the hospital&rsquo;s COVID-19 response, guiding her team&mdash;and the greater Kansas City community&mdash;through some of the most uncertain moments of the pandemic.
But Angela&rsquo;s journey is not just about professional leadership. It&rsquo;s about resilience in the face of personal adversity. In this episode, she opens up about her battle with cancer&mdash;not once, not twice, but three times. First in high school, then again in college, and most recently, in 2023, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With the support of her family, colleagues, and Children's Mercy community, she took a 10-week leave of absence to heal, reflect, and ultimately realign her career with a new purpose: championing the well-being of healthcare workers.
Her decision to step away from leading the infectious disease division and into a role focused on caregiver wellness was emotional and courageous. In our conversation, Angela shares how that decision came to life, how she now defines success, and why&nbsp;supporting healthcare workers' health is essential to our children's health.
Topics Covered:
<ul data-start="1705" data-end="2123">
<li data-start="1705" data-end="1785">
Leading through a crisis: her role as head of COVID response at Children&rsquo;s Mercy
</li>
<li data-start="1786" data-end="1850">
The emotional and physical toll of fighting cancer&mdash;three times
</li>
<li data-start="1851" data-end="1906">
The power of rest, reflection, and redefining purpose
</li>
<li data-start="1907" data-end="1970">
Why well-being in healthcare is not a luxury but a necessity
</li>
<li data-start="1971" data-end="2062">
How supporting caregivers improves outcomes for patients and builds stronger institutions
</li>
<li data-start="2063" data-end="2123">
The importance of vulnerability, gratitude, and letting go
</li>
</ul>
This episode is a masterclass in grace under pressure and a profound reminder that movement and medicine go far beyond the physical. Dr. Angela Myers leads with heart, and her story will leave you inspired, challenged, and moved.
Don't miss this one. It's more than a podcast&mdash;it's a story of human strength.

Dr. Angela Myers – Resilience, Reflection, and Redefining Well-Being in Healthcare - Episode 21

Fresh off Penn State's fourth straight NCAA Wrestling Championship, Sam Beckett joins the podcast to share his journey from Stanford to Penn State, his love for the sport, and what it takes to compete—and thrive—at the highest level. A masterclass in discipline, leadership, and mental wellness, Sam’s story offers lessons far beyond the mat for athletes and anyone looking to chase big goals with humility and heart.

Fresh off Penn State's fourth straight NCAA Wrestling Championship, Sam Beckett joins the podcast to share his journey from Stanford to Penn State, his love for the sport, and what it takes to compete&mdash;and thrive&mdash;at the highest level. A masterclass in discipline, leadership, and mental wellness, Sam&rsquo;s story offers lessons far beyond the mat for athletes and anyone looking to chase big goals with humility and heart.

Sam Beckett – Championship Mindset - Episode 22

In this soulful and energizing episode of Movement is the Medicine, Dr. Doug, and Coach B sit down with Katie Peuvrelle, a dynamic performance coach with over 30 years of experience helping high achievers unlock their full potential. Katie has worked with driven tech executives, highly creative authors, Ivy League-bound students, and elite athletes across over 40 sports.

A Stanford University graduate with a BA in French Studies and an MA in Health Psychology, Katie helps her clients discover and embrace their own brand of excellence—the deeply personal combination of mindset, movement, and presence that leads to professional and personal fulfillment.

We explore her signature Leap framework, the role of movement in mental clarity, and how to tap into emotional resilience when the pressure is highest.

Key Topics:


How to overcome fear and show up with confidence


Movement as a pathway to emotional balance and mental focus


Tools for achieving presence under pressure


Lessons from decades of coaching elite performers in business, sports, and the arts


Insights from her book Leap: Own Your Excellence

Learn more and connect with Katie:
Website: www.katiepeuvrelle.com
Book: Leap: Own Your Excellence and Engage Your Best Self in Business, Sports, the Arts & Life
Facebook: facebook.com/KatiePeuvrelleMA
Instagram: @katiepeuvrelle
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katiepeuvrelle

If you’re looking to improve your mindset, movement, and life performance, this episode is a masterclass in showing up with clarity, courage, and purpose.

In this soulful and energizing episode of Movement is the Medicine, Dr. Doug, and Coach B sit down with Katie Peuvrelle, a dynamic performance coach with over 30 years of experience helping high achievers unlock their full potential. Katie has worked with driven tech executives, highly creative authors, Ivy League-bound students, and elite athletes across over 40 sports.
A&nbsp;Stanford University graduate with a BA in French Studies and an MA in Health Psychology, Katie helps her clients discover and embrace their&nbsp;own brand of excellence&mdash;the deeply personal combination of mindset, movement, and presence that leads to professional and personal fulfillment.
We explore her signature Leap framework, the role of movement in mental clarity, and how to tap into emotional resilience when the pressure is highest.
Key Topics:
<ul data-start="941" data-end="1248">
<li data-start="941" data-end="993">
How to overcome fear and show up with confidence
</li>
<li data-start="994" data-end="1057">
Movement as a pathway to emotional balance and mental focus
</li>
<li data-start="1058" data-end="1105">
Tools for achieving presence under pressure
</li>
<li data-start="1106" data-end="1193">
Lessons from decades of coaching elite performers in business, sports, and the arts
</li>
<li data-start="1194" data-end="1248">
Insights from her book Leap: Own Your Excellence
</li>
</ul>
Learn more and connect with Katie: Website: <a href="https://www.katiepeuvrelle.com" data-start="1300" data-end="1356">www.katiepeuvrelle.com</a> Book: Leap: Own Your Excellence and Engage Your Best Self in Business, Sports, the Arts &amp; Life Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KatiePeuvrelleMA/" data-start="1468" data-end="1543">facebook.com/KatiePeuvrelleMA</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiepeuvrelle/" data-start="1557" data-end="1617">@katiepeuvrelle</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiepeuvrelle/" data-start="1630" data-end="1707">linkedin.com/in/katiepeuvrelle</a>
If you&rsquo;re looking to improve your mindset, movement, and life performance, this episode is a masterclass in showing up with clarity, courage, and purpose.

The Aspen Institute’s “State of Play Kansas City” Report Breakdown - Episode 17

Movement is the Medicine

In 1 playlist(s)

Movement is the Medicine

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips