Our first guest is Julien Chanal from the University of Geneva.

During the episode, Matt and Julien discuss fitness and physical activity, which are specialties of Julien's work and research. Specifically, we talk about how kids's motivation to be active works and how childhood activity is an excellent predictor for how active adults are (and their respective motivation). We explore the strategies schools and parents can take to support fitness activity.

We also dig into another area of interest for Julien... Burnout, within the context of work. We also try and define well being within the context of SDT. We differentiate happiness from well being, as well.

Of course, we are referring to Richard Ryan and Edward Deci, the originators of the theory. And since this is a show about Self-Determination Theory, that is the foundational model we use to inform our conversation. You can learn more about Rich and Ed, as well as the theory, at the Center for Self-Determination Theory.

You can learn more about the SDT Geneva Center here: https://www.researchgate.net/lab/SDT-Geneva-Center-Julien-Chanal

During the show, Julien references his colleague: Sandrine Isoard-Gautheur. You can learn more about her work at:

https://laboratoire-sens.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/sandrine-isoard-gautheur

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sandrine-Isoard-Gautheur

More about Julien...

Julien Chanal is a distinguished professor at the Université de Genève, specializing in psychology and education sciences. He is renowned for his leadership as the chair of the SDT Geneva Center and his significant contributions to the field of self-determination theory research. With expertise in optimizing motivation and engagement across various domains, Julien Chanal is committed to advancing psychological well-being and educational practices worldwide.

You can find Julien here: https://www.unige.ch/fapse/mad/equipe/chanal

Or, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julien-c-3a05ab27/

We also refer to psychologist, Jacques Forest, and his recent book, Libérer la motivation with Anja Van den Broeck, Hermina Van Coillie, and Marcus B. Mueller. You can find the book here.

Julien references researcher, Luc Pelletier. You can learn more about him, here.