The Brain-Body Connection: How Movement Boosts Executive Functioning & Neuroplasticity

In this premiere episode of The Inner Edge, host Efraim Simkhayev M.S. OTR/L— an expert occupational therapist—sits down with Avrom Hirsch PHD to break down one of the most powerful yet overlooked tools in cognitive performance: movement. We dive deep into executive functioning—the mental skills that help us plan, focus, remember, and problem-solve—and explore how physical activity like jumping jacks, walking, and other aerobic exercises can enhance brain performance across all ages. Whether you’re a parent, educator, therapist, or just someone trying to function at a higher level, this episode is packed with real-life strategies, success stories, and science-backed insights you can apply right away. In this episode, we cover: What executive functioning really is—and why it matters. How combining movement with brain exercises builds focus and flexibility - Real client stories—from stuck to thriving Simple at-home tools to sharpen your cognitive edge Subscribe for more conversations where therapy meets performance, and healing meets hustle. 917-201- 8425