Grounded in Motion

In this deeply heartfelt episode, Dr. Renee Whynes sits down with her dear friend Laura LaPlante to explore the emotional journey of losing a parent to cancer—specifically, her mother, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer despite never having smoked. What began as a shocking and unexpected diagnosis quickly became a devastating lesson in grief, strength, and love.

They discuss the emotional journey of coping with loss, the role of...

In this deeply personal episode of Grounded in Motion, Dr. Renee Whynes explores how hope is not a passive feeling, but an active practice — especially in the face of uncertainty.

Renee shares her journey from finding a lump at just 13 years old, to navigating multiple biopsies as an adult, and how breast cancer awareness has shaped not just her perspective, but her purpose. Despite the fear and the not knowing, she chooses to live...

In this episode of Grounded in Motion, Dr. Renee Whynes explores the power and complexity of silence — the unspoken and the unsaid — and how both shape the way we love, lead, and live. Inspired by Neil Abramson’s novel Unsaid, which examines the quiet understanding between humans and animals, Renee reflects on the different languages of silence: the kind that comforts, the kind that weighs heavy, and...

In this deeply reflective episode, Dr. Renee Whynes explores what it means to confront “the wall”—the physical, emotional, and mental barrier we all face in moments of exhaustion, doubt, and vulnerability. Whether during a punishing bike climb or navigating personal grief, “the wall” becomes a metaphor for life’s most testing moments.

Through vivid storytelling, Renee recounts one of her most difficult rides—a grueling uphill battl...

In this episode, Dr. Renee Whynes explores how cycling becomes a masterclass in trust—trust in the road, in the group around you, and most importantly, in yourself. She reflects on a moment when a mechanical failure forced her out of a race. But instead of quitting, she waited, repaired the bike, and returned the next day to finish the ride—on her own terms, alongside a friend.

From tight pacelines to solo climbs, Renee draws paral...

In this episode, Dr. Renee Whynes explores the quiet power of second chances- on and off the tennis court.

The first serve is bold, fast, and fearless.  But when it misses, what comes next reveals something deeper.  The second serve asks for presence. Patience. Self-trust.

Through reflections on tennis and life, Renee shares how she's learned to breathe through the reset and find grace in the do-over. Not just in the game, but in r...

In this episode, Dr. Renee Whynes steps off the bike and onto the court to explore the internal battle that unfolds in every tennis match.

Tennis isn't about power-it's about presence.  From the quiet tension between points to the mental loop after a missed shot, Renee shares how the game has taught her focus, resilience, and how to meet herself moment by moment. 

This isn't about winning. It's about learning how to stay-especially...

In this episode, Dr. Renee Whynes reflects on the quiet revelations found within long-distance rides. After riding multiple 100-mile routes over the past few months, she unpacks how endurance became a path to emotional release.

As the miles add up, so do the truths—about grief, forgiveness, and the power of letting go without needing closure. This episode explores how motion helps us process what words c...

In this debut episode, Dr. Renee Whynes invites you into the scared spaces that ground her, on the tennis court and along the open road.  She explores how movement offers more than physical strength; it brings clarity, healing, and freedom. From the intensity of a match to the solitude of a ride, Renee shares how these two passions have helped her reclaim her voice, quiet the noise, and see herself more clearly.  This is where Grou...