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245 How LED Light Therapy Works for Skin Health

245 How LED Light Therapy Works for Skin Health

LED face masks are all over my social media feed, but do they actually work? Or is just another expensive skincare gimmick? In this episode, we’re diving into the science behind light therapy (aka photobiomodulation) and exploring whether red light therapy can truly...

244 What the Lymphatic System Does (and how to keep it moving)

244 What the Lymphatic System Does (and how to keep it moving)

You’ve probably heard of gua sha, facial massage, or even therapy ball work for swelling and puffiness, but did you know those are all forms of lymphatic drainage? The lymphatic system is responsible for waste removal (and a whole bunch of other processes) throughout...

243 What’s the minimum exercise amount for optimum health?

243 What’s the minimum exercise amount for optimum health?

Do you need hours at the gym for it to count? Nope! In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how much movement it really takes to support your health… according to science, not social media. Whether you're struggling to stay consistent or just want to know what...

242 Why Pain Isn’t Always the Problem with Dr. Tawny Kross, DPT

242 Why Pain Isn’t Always the Problem with Dr. Tawny Kross, DPT

If you’ve ever dealt with chronic pain or injuries, you know the journey to healing doesn’t always feel linear. Some days, it’s one step forward… and others feel like you’ve taken four steps back. But what if the marker of progress isn’t pain? What if progress looks...

239 Living with Hypermobility with Dr. Melissa Koehl, PT, DPT

239 Living with Hypermobility with Dr. Melissa Koehl, PT, DPT

What if your flexibility is actually causing your pain? Hypermobility is more than just being bendy - it’s a connective tissue condition that can affect your joints, your gut, your nervous system, and more. I just thought it was totally normal to be able to...

238 Wellness on the Road with Hope Zvara

238 Wellness on the Road with Hope Zvara

Sitting too much is wrecking your body, but what if you could sneak in movement while stuck in the car? Whether you're commuting to work, driving the kids around, or just sitting at your desk, too much sitting can lead to stiff joints, back pain, and tight hips. But...

237 I’m back! Grief and other things.

237 I’m back! Grief and other things.

The Body Nerd Show is officially back! And today’s episode is a little different. Instead of talking about how to move better, we’re talking about grief. Because grief isn’t just losing someone you love - it’s forced change of any kind. The loss of a job, a...

About the Show

If you’re ready to break up with all the things you’re doing that only give you temporary relief and learn how to get on the fast track to feeling amazing every single day (without it being overly complicated or unsustainable) – The Body Nerd Show is for you. Whether it’s low back pain, sciatica, knee pain, arthritis, neck pain, TMJ, rotator cuff issues or shoulder pain – you don’t have to accept aches and pains as a part of getting older.

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We’re always on the lookout for thoughtful, engaging guests who can bring value to our audience of curious, wellness-minded listeners.

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Please note: The Body Nerd Show is proudly anti-diet and body neutral. We believe that the BMI is bullshit and that you do not need to lose weight to get out of pain. We do not feature conversations that center around weight loss as a goal or promote diet culture.

Your Host: Alexandra Ellis

Self-Care + Wellness Coach, Body Nerd, and Creator of AE Wellness

Hi! I’m your host, Alexandra Ellis, and I’m a coach, writer, kettlebell devotee, and 100% Body Nerd.

I’ve made it my life’s mission to better understand how the body works to help you take back control of your self-care, strength, and injury recovery.

With my degree in Exercise Biology, experience in physical therapy and athletic training, and almost 20 years of training people in body-weight strength and stretch programs, I now teach people in months what took me so long to figure out: how to get out of pain and get stronger and more flexible at the same time.

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