The Body Nerd Show

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085 Why I didn't go to PT School Oct 22, 2020

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I've been mistaken as a PT on more than one occasion, but the truth is - I never went to physical therapy school. It's not that I didn't try (I applied twice), but between lost transcripts and missed deadlines, the universe had other plans for me.

So in today's episode, I'm sharing my story and why I help my clients become self-reliant so they don't need me anymore.

Listen in and learn:

Why I never went to PT school
The biggest difference between physical therapy and the work I help my clients with
And why doing it yourself is sometimes the best choice

All the links:

- Low Back Rescue Workshop 10/24 @ 9:30 am PT - www.aewellness.com/lowback/

- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.

- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/

- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/

- Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick-relief, plus the reason why what you've tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork

- 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!

084 Amanda Thebe on Thriving During Menopause and the Best Types of Strength Training to Balance Your Hormones Oct 15, 2020

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Amanda Thebe is a Menopause Warrior. Because menopause is something that everyone with ovaries will experience in their lifetime - and there's still a ton of mystery around it. Since your hormones regulate and dictate everything from hunger levels, to sleep quality, energy levels and more, there's no time like the present to learn how best to manage your symptoms with Amanda's simple hacks.

Listen in and discover:

How exercise and nutrition can help you manage perimenopause symptoms
The best type of workouts to arm you against osteoporosis and osteopenia
And how to thrive during menopause (aka menopocaplyse)

All the links:

- Amanda Thebe on Instagram - @amanda.thebe

- Get Amanda's new book - Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too

- The North American Menopause Society

- Dr. Stacy T. Simms - @drstacysims

- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.

- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/

- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/

083 How to Squat without Knee Pain Oct 08, 2020

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Squatting is one of the most natural human moves - but so many of us can't do it because of issues with your hip, knees, lower back, ankles or feet. So if knee pain is slowing you down, today's episode is for you.

Listen in and learn:

3 fixes that'll help you squat without knee pain
Proper squat form
And the 5 minute squat test that almost did me in

All the links:

- How to Squat without Knee Pain [video]

- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.

- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/

- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/

082 How I Use Journaling in My Mindfulness Practice Oct 01, 2020

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Meditation is just one form of mindfulness - so if you've been struggling with sitting quietly and still want the benefits of being more present - journaling fits the bill. And while it seems simple, a daily gratitude practice will help with your psychological health, sleep, and more.

Listen in and learn:

How I use journaling in my mindfulness practice, including gratitude lists and specific prompts
The brain science behind the practice, including what your Reticular Activation System has to do with it
And the 3 things that will help you cultivate a more positive mindset every day

All the links:

- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.

- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/

- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/

081 6 Steps to Building Sustainable Strength Sep 24, 2020

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What does it actually take to get stronger without getting hurt? That's exactly what I'm sharing in today's episode. And when you dial in these 6 things, you'll not only know how to build strength in a sustainable way, but you'll also be super clear on how to manage anything that comes up. Because YOU should be the only one who decides when it's time to call it quits - not your grouchy knee, sore back, achy hip or anything else.

Listen in and learn:

The 6 steps to building sustainable strength
Your specific roadmap to getting stronger without getting hurt
And how to keep things simple so you don't get overwhelmed

All the links:

- Movement Mavens - get stronger, more flexible and injury free so you can enjoy life without pain. Enrolment open now until September 30, 2020! www.aewellness.com/mavens/

- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.

- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/

- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/

080 The Step-by-Step Squat Assessment Sep 17, 2020

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Injuries slow you down and keep you from your workouts. And while it might be tempting to try fifty million different mobility exercises and foam roller hacks to get out of pain, a step-by-step approach will get you faster and longer lasting results. The Squat Assessment has your back and will help you uncover any imbalances that are creating tension and pain now, or might become an issue in the future. In this episode, I share...

How to do the step-by-step Squat Assessment
Why it's the key to figuring out where to focus your workouts if you want to get out of pain for good
And the 5 body areas that will make the biggest difference once you dial them in!

All the links:

- Movement Mavens - get stronger, more flexible and injury free so you can enjoy life without pain. Enrolment open now until September 30, 2020! www.aewellness.com/mavens/

- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.

- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/

- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/

079 Becoming a Body Detective Sep 10, 2020

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Being a Body Detetive means you feel phenomenal, every day. You're moving well, sleeping well, and most importantly, not afraid of pain. But how can you change the seemingly unchangeable and get to that point? It's entirely possible, regardless of what your diagnosis or MRI says and on today's episode, I'm laying out exactly how.

In this episode, I share...

What it means to be a Body Detective
The 80/20 rule and why it's the key to spending less than 15-mins a day on body maintenance
And the 2 most common mistakes I see people making when you're trying to get stronger and out of pain

All the links:

- Move Smart Workshop [FREE series] - www.aewellness.com/workshop/

- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.

- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/

- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/

078 Learning a New Language of Movement with Monica Reinagel Sep 03, 2020

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There's nothing more frustrating than thinking your injury is gone only for it to keep coming back every time you go on a run or back to working out. Which is what was happening to my client, Monica. She's joining us today to share her journey on how she got out of the injury cycle and back to moving her body in all the ways she loves.

Listen in and discover:

How learning the new language of movement has changed her workouts and her life
Why her mobility and bodywork tools are no longer lonely and dusty in the corner
And why this work is more than just post-workout recovery

All the links:

- Change Academy Podcast

- Monica's website Nutrition Over Easy

- Sports Face Mask (ps - this doesn't protect others from COVID-19 if you are an asymptomatic carrier)

- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.

- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/

- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/

077 The BMI is BS Aug 27, 2020

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The Body Mass Index is an outdated model of measurement that was never meant for individuals. And yet your height and weight are recorded and used to determine if you're healthy or not by your doctors and insurance companies. But did you know that it was created by a mathematician? And the original data collected was only on white men? Yeah, me neither, which is why today we're diving deep into the BMI and why it's totally BS.

In this episode, I share...

Why the BMI is BS
The science and history behind the calculation
And why it does more harm than good

All the links:

- The BMI Is Racist And Useless. Here's How To Measure Health Instead by Christine Byrne

- The Bizarre and Racist History of the BMI

- Widely Used Body Fat Measurements Overestimate Fatness In African-Americans, Study Finds

- Garabed Eknoyan, Adolphe Quetelet (1796–1874)—the average man and indices of obesity, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2008, Pages 47–51

- Fat Is Not the Problem—Fat Stigma Is

- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.

- Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/

- Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/

076 Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners with Dawn Mauricio Aug 20, 2020

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Dawn Mauricio is not only the kindest, most compassionate person you'll ever meet, but she's also a genius when it comes to meditation. So when I saw that she had a new book for meditation beginners, I knew I had to sit down with her. Enjoy our conversation and learn: