Your Life Lived Well

By: Dr. Kevin J. Payne
  • Summary

  • "Don't let your chronic illness get you down." Hosted by Dr. Kevin J. Payne, the Your Life Lived Well Podcast brings both decades of practical experience living with a chronic illness (multiple sclerosis) and decades of professional experience as a social and behavioral scientist focused on answering the question: how can we live well with an awful health condition we can't get away from? YLLW shows those diagnosed, loved ones, caregivers, and medical, health and wellness professionals that there is a science to crafting our better lives together.
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Episodes
  • Bodies Need Movement
    Mar 13 2025

    Let’s get one thing straight: this episode isn’t about “exercise.” It’s about movement. Because your body isn’t built for fitness trends, step counts, or guilt-driven workouts. It’s built to move well enough, often enough, and intentionally enough to keep you showing up for a life you care about.

    But in today’s world? Movement feels optional. We sit more, we move less, and before we know it, the body that was designed for action starts breaking down from inactivity. Not because we’re lazy, but because we’ve been trained to think about movement all wrong.

    This episode is about flipping that script.

    • Why movement (not exercise) keeps you functional, independent, and resilient
    • How our brains were wired to resist movement unless it has an immediate purpose
    • Why strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance all matter — and how to train them without a daunting, overcomplicated plan
    • The overlooked importance of plyometrics and fall training (because staying upright is a skill none of us can afford to lose)
    • How to integrate movement into daily life without guilt, burnout, or unrealistic goals

    This isn’t about getting “fit.” It’s about building a body that supports the life you want to live — for as long as possible.

    So let’s talk about how to make that happen.

    Listen now.

    Links at https://links.ylls.us/

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    43 mins
  • Attention, part 2: The Art of Showing Up
    Mar 6 2025

    What happens when you sit still and do nothing?


    For most of us, the second we try, our minds go into overdrive — racing from one thought to the next, bouncing between worries, distractions, and random memories. And that’s exactly why meditation feels frustrating.


    But here’s the truth: Meditation isn’t about stopping your thoughts. It’s about learning to work with them.
    In this episode, we break down what meditation actually is, how it works, and why it’s one of the most powerful tools for training your attention.


    • Why meditation is mental training, not just relaxation


    • Different styles of meditation & how to find the right fit


    • Why wandering thoughts aren’t failure (they’re the practice)

    
• How even two minutes a day can change how you focus, think, and respond


    • Practical ways to start — and stick with it


    If mindfulness is about noticing where your attention goes, meditation is how you strengthen the skill of bringing it back.


    It’s not about achieving some perfect state. It’s about learning to show up for your own life…again and again.


    Listen now.


    Links at https://links.ylls.us/

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    52 mins
  • Attention, part 1: Mindful Awareness
    Feb 27 2025

    Your attention is the lens through which you experience your entire life. But in today’s world, it’s constantly being hijacked — by stress, by technology, by the endless noise of modern life. We scroll, we multitask, we get lost in thought. And before we know it, we’re living on autopilot, disconnected from the present moment.


    This episode is about taking your attention back.


    We break down the science of attention and mindfulness, why our brains evolved to wander, and how mindfulness is the key to training focus, reducing stress, and showing up for your own life.


    • Why your attention is your most valuable (and limited) resource

    
• The real reason your mind wanders — and why it’s not a flaw

    
• What mindfulness actually is (beyond the buzzword)


    • How mindfulness helps you respond instead of react


    • The first steps to reclaiming control over your focus

    You don’t have to live at the mercy of distraction. Mindfulness isn’t about perfection. It’s about awareness. And once you start practicing, you’ll see just how much more of life you’ve been missing.


    Listen now.


    Links at https://links.ylls.us/

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    45 mins

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