Movement Upgraded Podcast

Continuing the conversation from Episode 6, we dive into more actionable steps for recognizing and managing stress, especially as it pertains to pain. We dig a little deeper into the ways we can learn to regulate our nervous systems, and I explain my favorite ways to do so.

When I first graduated from DPT school, I had no clue how much of people's pain was related to their overall lifestyle - beyond just how they moved, how flexible they were, or how strong their muscles were. Over the years, I've learned a lot about stress, how it affects our nervous system, and how that relates to pain. This episode covers the intro to understanding these things and is the first of...

If you've ever been confused about mobility work, then this episode is for you. We discuss what people typically think of when they think about "mobility" and uncover why those aren't necessarily going to get you the results you're looking for. We review what mobility training consists of and how it compares to traditional strength training. We also cover the 3 biggest mistakes people make when pu...

It is no secret that I am a big proponent of lifting weights- they have so much to offer us. In this episode, we are discussing the main reasons lifting is so important (from a physical therapist's perspective), along with the two things you need to understand about strength training. We also discuss what a typical strength training program looks like.

From chronic ankle sprains to knee surgeries to an ugly plaster back brace to scoliosis "boot camp," I have been through a lot with my body. I am passionate about movement, not just because it's fascinating, but because helping people move better is also deeply personal for me. Learn more by tuning into this episode!

In this episode, we take what we discussed in Episode 1 about goal-setting and apply it to movement-related goals. We'll dicsuss the "Big 4" movement goals that keep our bodies healthy and moving well. We then break down how to funnel those into specific actionable goals based on where you are currently, with a couple of examples. Sometimes we need to move more, and sometimes we need to move bette...

In this episode, we cover how to think about goals centered around mastering habits, the foundation to building a strong, resilient body that won't hold you back as you age. We cover 1) things to consider when setting goals, 2) creating habits to achieve those goals, and 3) what to do when life throws you a curveball.

In this episode, I introduce myself as well as briefly discuss what this podcast will cover content-wise.