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110 Do you really need more mobility?

110 Do you really need more mobility?

If something hurts - should you stretch it? Or do mobility?  I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve seen someone ask for recommendations on the internet for an injury and 90% of the responses are “do this stretch!” or “try this foam roller thing”! Which...

109 Anxiety and Your Brain With Dr. Giancarlo Licata

109 Anxiety and Your Brain With Dr. Giancarlo Licata

When it comes to anxiety and stress - Is the only option to learn to live with it?  On today’s show, I’m chatting with Dr. Giancarlo Licata of Vital Head and Spinal Care - one of the top neurofeedback centers in the world. And what he has to share about retraining...

108 3 Workout Mistakes You’re Probably Making

108 3 Workout Mistakes You’re Probably Making

Whenever I feel like I can barely keep my head above water, the first thing that gets dropped is my workouts. Which then only fuels the overwhelm because I move for my mental health.  It’s a double edged sword - you don’t have time to workout because you’re...

107 Why I Don’t Eat Before I Workout

107 Why I Don’t Eat Before I Workout

Should you eat before you workout? Maybe you’ve heard that working out on an empty stomach is the worst thing you could do for your performance.  Or maybe you’ve heard that fasting is the BEST - and anything other than that is a waste of time. I don’t eat before I...

106 Why I Stopped Drinking Coffee (and Sleep Better Than Before!)

106 Why I Stopped Drinking Coffee (and Sleep Better Than Before!)

I gave up coffee and have zero regrets. ☕️ Drinking coffee was not just a morning ritual for me, but every system in my body depended on it, even when it was causing a problem. But after laying in bed wide awake for yet another night - I had a wild idea....

105 3 Fitness Myths that Need to be Busted with Sarah Court DPT

105 3 Fitness Myths that Need to be Busted with Sarah Court DPT

Dr. Sarah Court, DPT busts fitness myths left + right for us this week. There’s enough nonsense about fitness on the internet and swirling through gyms everywhere, so Sarah and I are doing our best to tackle the most pervasive fitness myths, including: if you should...

104 What Is a Trigger Point?

104 What Is a Trigger Point?

If you’ve ever rolled your upper back on therapy balls or have been massaged there - you know the joy that is trigger points.  In common areas of high tension, it’s not unusual to find a number of knots, lumps, and bumps that can be incredibly painful.  And not only...

103 How to Make (or Break) Any Habit With Small Goals and Celebration

103 How to Make (or Break) Any Habit With Small Goals and Celebration

Whether it’s workouts or drinking more water, the science of building rock-solid habits is a lot easier than you think.  Habits are habits - whether they’re good or bad.  And starting up a new habit can be way easier when you use the 3 strategies I’m sharing in...

102 Good Vs. Bad Pain: Is it Muscle Soreness or an Injury?

102 Good Vs. Bad Pain: Is it Muscle Soreness or an Injury?

From post workout soreness to full on injuries - life (and pain) happens.  But not all pain is created equal. And waiting it out (so you don’t overdo it) isn’t always the best course of action.  So how do you tell the difference between good pain and bad pain? And is...

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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