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146 Joyful Movement with Barb Puzanovova: Why Weight Loss isn’t the Best Reason to Exercise
Movement brings me joy - but I realize it's not the same experience for everyone. Maybe you're struggling because of an injury or pain. Or maybe, moving your body has become inextricably linked with a goal of weight loss (which has zapped all the fun from it). You're...
145 Why I Don’t Do New Years Resolutions
I think New Years Resolutions are trash. They're usually built upon the idea that there's something wrong with you - and if a decade of coaching has taught me anything, it's that changing habits doesn't happen just because you want to. So while this time of year the...
144 Your Brain & Pain with Natalie Moore
Have you ever noticed that when you're stressed out your shoulders feel more tight than usual? Or that your jaw tension is through the roof when you have a stressful presentation coming up? It's no big surprise to know that stress, pain, and tension are connected -...
143 Does losing weight help with pain?
You don't need to lose weight to get out of pain. And the idea that some amount of pain is something we have to just “live with” because of our age or body type is nonsense. A majority of the messages in my inbox include some version of “I have pain and I know I need...
142 How to Learn Any New Skill with Mike Fitch
Learning is scary. Whether it's a new subject or movement skill, to learn something new means putting yourself out there with a 100% guarantee that you will make a mistake. But when it comes to movement, there can be an added layer of fear - what happens if I get...
141 The Best Workout Warm Up (that isn’t stretching)
If you're still doing basic stretches before you workout or run, it's time to uplevel your game. Long held stretches (called static stretching) before you workout can actually decrease the reactivity or sensitivity of your muscles. And I get it - when we know better,...
140 Better Breathing with Patrick McKeown
You breathe 20k times a day, whether you're thinking about it or not - so if you're waking up with a dry mouth, experiencing brain fog, anxiety, or just feel generally "blah" - this simple breathing shift can make a big difference. I'm joined by world-renowned...
139 Trigger Points + Knots (and how to get rid of them)
What is a trigger point? And is it actually a tangible thing that can be "fixed" by massaging it harder? While many people will try to tell you that you need a harder tool (or one with spikes 😳) to get rid of trigger point pain, the actual fix is a lot less...
138 Getting into a mobility routine
The hardest part of any mobility or movement routine is just getting started. Having the right exercises is 100% a piece of the puzzle, but it's not the whole picture. And if you're anything like me, it probably goes something like this: 1️⃣ Decide...
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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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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