Move & Thrive with Dr Siya_K
Move & Thrive with Dr Siya_K is your go-to podcast for sports, fitness, and healthy living. Join Dr Siya_K — sports physiotherapist, endurance athlete, and health advocate — as he explores sports and exercise, and other lifestyle habits that fuel peak performance and everyday wellbeing. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply seeking a healthier life, this podcast will keep your health and fitness in motion.
Episodes
21 episodes
Fasting: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Medicine
In this episode, I explore fasting (voluntary abstention from food) from all angles: its history, the science behind it, the different methods, and how to practice it safely and intentionally.
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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21:16
Intersection between health and spirituality
In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection between health and spirituality. I’m joined by a friend and a brother in Christ, Mr Itu Maboye.
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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48:44
Tired but Not Broken: Healing the Overloaded Mind
In this episode, I explore what it means to guard the mind, to confront inner emptiness, to heal emotional noise, and to rediscover purpose. And most importantly, we reflect on how to find rest, renewal, and clarity.
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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24:55
The Cost of Borrowed Energy: What Stimulants Steal From Your Body
In this episode, I uncover the hidden cost of borrowed energy and share my personal battle with stimulant dependence. Join me as I explore how stimulants disrupt the body, weaken natural strength, and cloud both health and spiritual clarity
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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25:48
The Transformation I Didn’t See Coming – Sugar-Free Challenge
In this episode, I share my two-month journey of cutting out added sugar, even through the indulgence of the festive season. From battling withdrawal symptoms to experiencing surprising health breakthroughs, discover how going sugar-free comple...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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22:09
A Weight Loss Strategy That Actually Works
In this episode, I'm tackling a topic that affects communities everywhere: how to lose weight effectively, with strategies that are realistic, sustainable, and grounded in science.
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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25:38
Exploring hiking as a lifestyle – personal journey of Professor Veronica Ntsiea
In this episode, we explore hiking as more than a leisure activity; it is a meaningful, health-enhancing, and transformative practice. Professor Veronica Ntsiea, a physiotherapist and academic, shares her personal journey into hiking and offers...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:07:19
Nutrition as a Prescription for Optimal Health
In this episode, we discuss nutrition as a prescription for optimal health. Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining and promoting overall well-being. I’m joined by Dr Muziwakhe Tshabalala, a respected physiotherapist, health advocate, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:01:59
Nutrition in Sports – a conversation with a sports dietitian, Nicki de Villiers
This is a must-listen episode. We unpack one of the most essential pillars of sports performance: nutrition. We explore how the fuel you choose shapes your training, boosts competition readiness, accelerates recovery, and even supports your ret...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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52:42
Running-related injuries (knee) – a conversation with Professor Cerel Viljoen, a physiotherapist
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Carel Viljoen, a sports physiotherapist and academic, as we explore the prevention and rehabilitation of running-related injuries, with a special focus on the knee.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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47:36
Mastering the Marathon: Insights from a Sub-3 Hour Marathon Runner
In this episode, we step inside the world of marathon performance as a sub-3-hour runner, Wandisile Nkwalase, shares the passion, discipline, and mindset that define his remarkable journey. Through this powerful conversation, we unpack the less...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:15:17
How Running Shoes Influence Performance and Injury Risk?
In this episode, I’m joined by sports podiatrist Lucas Breedt for an insightful conversation about how running shoes influence both performance and injury risk. We explore how the right footwear can enhance efficiency, support biomechanics, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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48:59
Precision in motion - training and race tactics for runners
In this episode, I'm having a conversation with an experienced elite runner and coach, Wandisile Nongodlwana. We are discussing the importance of precision in running, unpacking key training strategies and race-day tactics designed to help runn...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:28:06
Durability - The Overlooked Key to Long-Term Sports Performance
Do you find your speed or power fading towards the end of training or competition? The missing link might be durability. In this episode, we unpack what durability really means and why it’s a game-changer for sustaining performance when fatigue...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:53
The Power of Nutrition for Health and Performance
Discover how smart nutrition transforms health, boosts energy, and powers peak performance, from everyday living to elite sport. In this episode, you will learn practical, science-based strategies to eat, move, and live with purpose, because yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:12
Once Injured, Always at Risk?
In this episode, we are discussing why your past sports injuries might be your biggest predictor of future injuries. Your past injuries tell a story, and if you listen carefully, they can guide your training, your recovery, and your performance...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:52
Managing Running Load to Prevent Injuries
In this episode, we dive into a topic that affects almost every runner: running load management. We’ll talk about what running load actually means, why managing it matters, and several practical strategies you can start using right away to keep...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:35
Injury risks in running - Biomechanics
In this episode, we are exploring injury risks associated with running, with a special focus on biomechanical factors. Understanding how our bodies move helps us train smarter, stay healthy, and perform better.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:17
Exercise Smart & Safe
In this episode, we are diving into the principles of exercising smart and safely, using running as an example. My goal is to help you enjoy exercise while staying injury-free
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:41
Moving Towards Better Health
This episode explores the urgent issue of physical inactivity and its impact on health and wellbeing, offering practical tips to help you embrace active lifestyles.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:27
From Struggle to Sustainable Health Habits
This episode examines the real-life challenges of establishing sustainable health habits and strategies for overcoming them. Dr Siya_K shared personal insights, practical strategies, and spiritual encouragement to help listeners move from strug...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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29:01