Happy New Year! 2024 is a big year because in less than six months I'll be tying the knot with my best friend, who also happens to be a Doctor of Physical Therapy. So to kick off the year I’ve brought my fiancé, Joe McIntire, onto the podcast for a conversation about the field of physical therapy, new years goals, and more. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Joe’s background as an athlete turned Doctor of Physical Therapy, as well as the story of how we met
• Our perspectives on the state of physical therapy, including what we love and don’t love about the profession
• Our most and least favorite painful body regions to treat and why
• Our own personal experiences with pain and injury and how we’ve managed them
• What we think are the most underrated and overrated pain management and recovery strategies
• Our goals and what we’re looking forward to in 2024
• And more!

Follow Joe on Instagram @joemac530

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Email: [email protected]

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Welcome back to the final episode of Finding Fortitude for 2023! The end of the year can be a great time for reflecting and setting new goals for the new year ahead. However, I know that many people are also feeling exhausted and burnt out this time of year so feel free to come back and listen to this episode when the time is right for you.

In this solo episode with me, you’ll hear:

• How I’ve taken action to prepare for next year’s holiday season to prioritize rest, recovery and reflection (and how you can too!)
• The importance of reflection as a way to commemorate the past, sit with the present and plan for the future
• A few helpful tips for having a more meaningful end of year reflection
• A list of reflection questions that you can go through, separated into 4 categories: Finish, Frame, Forward, and Flourish
• And more!

I want to extend my sincerest gratitude for your support this past year. Your time is valuable and the fact that you choose to spend it here listening to this podcast is something I don’t take for granted.

This is just the beginning and I can’t wait to continue learning and growing alongside you in the coming years. Have a happy new year and I’ll talk to you in 2024!

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Email: [email protected]

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Are you a runner or endurance athlete? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode you’ll hear from registered sports dietitian, Kathryn Ward MS, RD, CNSC, about her journey recovering from ACL injuries not once, but twice, and how she successfully made her way back to running and training for a marathon!

Kathryn and I discussed:

• The road to recovery after ACL reconstruction surgery (x 2!)
• The importance of adequate nutrition and strength training for runners and endurance athletes
• Recommendations for fueling before, during, and after a training session
• Why carbs are so important for runners and endurance athletes
• The potential consequences of under-fueling
• And LOTS more!
  
  

Get in touch with Kathryn via email: [email protected]

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Life is full of transitions and changes, each challenging us in different ways. But as former athletes, we often have an especially hard time with the transitions that require us to slow down and rest. Sound familiar?

Today, Megan Reuter joins me on the podcast to explore this topic and to discuss:

• Overuse injuries as a collegiate athlete
• Transitioning to life after sport and starting a 9-to-5
• Finding community in life after sport
• Navigating pregnancy and motherhood and establishing a new relationship with exercise
• And MORE!

Follow Megan on IG @therootedathlete
Check out The Rooted Athlete Podcast 

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Email: [email protected]

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I'm baaaack! I've been on a bit of a hiatus from the podcast, but I'm no where near done. Don't call it a comeback (or do!). This episode is dedicated to all of my fellow recovering perfectionists out there who are ready to start embracing "good enough" so they can live their best lives.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• Why I took a break from the podcast for over 6 months
• How perfectionism keeps us playing safe and staying small
• My process for addressing perfectionism, one small step at a time
• What you can expect for the podcast moving forward

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Website: www.fortitudeptw.com
Email: [email protected]

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Stress is a normal part of life, but our past experiences have an impact on how we perceive, respond to, and manage stress. In this episode I chat with Jessica Patching-Bunch (JPB), a stress management coach, educator, and speaker who is involved in neuroscience research. JPB is one of my favorite people to talk nerdy with and we are lucky enough to have her as our stress resilience coach in my upcoming group coaching program, Former Athlete Fortitude!

We discuss:

• JPB's experience as an athlete, her background in neuroscience, and why she decided to become a stress management coach
• Some common challenges that former athletes face when it comes to stress management
• The need to shift our relationship with stress as former athletes
• Why having a foundational understanding of how stress affects our mind and body is important for navigating stressful situations
• What you can expect to learn from JPB in Former Athlete Fortitude
• And MUCH more!

Important links
Former Athlete Fortitude Information + Application: https://www.fortitudeptw.com/former-athlete-fortitude-group-coaching-program

Follow JPB on IG: @jpb.brainbodyresilience
JPB's website: www.brain-bodyresilience.com

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Website: www.fortitudeptw.com
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I talk about all things nutrition in life after sport with registered dietitian and nutrition coach, Katie Spada! Katie is one of the guest coaches who will be providing education and resources in my upcoming group coaching program, Former Athlete Fortitude. I admire her passion for helping former athletes optimize their diet while finding food freedom and coping with body changes in life after sport. She is an incredible coach, human, and honestly a warm ray of sunshine!

We discuss:

• Katie's background as an athlete, registered dietitian and coach
• Some of the biggest challenges that former athletes face when it comes to nutrition
• Why meal plans are not actually helping you with your nutrition habits
• How enjoyment of food and eating "healthy" are not mutually exclusive
• What you can expect to learn/gain from Katie in Former Athlete Fortitude
• And more!

Important links
Former Athlete Fortitude Group Coaching Program Waitlist: www.fortitudeptw.com/fafwaitlist

Follow Katie on IG: @fueling.former.athletes
Katie's website: www.spadastrongnutrition.com

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Website: www.fortitudeptw.com
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I chat with strength and conditioning coach, Ashley Barry. Ashley is one of the guest coaches who will be providing education and resources in my upcoming group coaching program, Former Athlete Fortitude. She is a wealth of knowledge and is super passionate about helping athletes and former athletes train in a way that honors their own self-authority and self-trust.

We discuss:

• Ashley's background as an athlete and now coach
• Some of the biggest challenges and concerns that former athletes have when it comes to exercise and fitness
• Why self-trust and flexibility are important for improving consistency with exercise in life after sport
• The difference between compassionate accountability and rigid rules and self-discipline
• What you can expect to learn/gain from Ashley in Former Athlete Fortitude
• And much more!

Important links
Former Athlete Fortitude Group Coaching Program Waitlist: www.fortitudeptw.com/fafwaitlist

Follow Ashley on IG: @barry_strength

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Let’s connect! Here's where you can find me…
Instagram: @tori.fortitude.pt
Website: www.fortitudeptw.com
Email: [email protected]

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Welcome back! This episode is dedicated to setting the stage for all future episodes by defining the terms “former athlete” and “fortitude.” I also dive into the difference between fortitude and toughness, and how you can build fortitude in the contexts of pain management and improving general health and well-being.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• Who I’m talking about when I say I work with former athletes
• The definition of fortitude, and how it differs from toughness
• Why I think athletes should be taught fortitude over toughness
• How to build fortitude and how it applies to the contexts of pain management and improving health and well-being
• An upcoming opportunity for receiving support with building fortitude
• And more!

Important links
Former Athlete Fortitude Group Coaching Program Waitlist: www.fortitudeptw.com/fafwaitlist
Choose Courage Social + Happy Hour: https://fortitudeptw.ck.page/choosecouragesocial 

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Website: www.fortitudeptw.com
Email: [email protected]

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It's FINALLY HERE! Welcome to the very first episode of Finding Fortitude! I'm super pumped to bring you all of the goods on health and wellness so you can be equipped with the knowledge and tools to live your best life as a former athlete!

In this episode I start things off by telling you a little bit about:

• My athletic and educational background
• Why I decided to become a physical therapist
• Why I chose to start my business, Fortitude Physical Therapy and Wellness
• What I stand for, what this podcast is all about, and what to expect

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Let’s connect! Here's where you can find me…
Instagram: @tori.fortitude.pt
Website: www.fortitudeptw.com
Email: [email protected]

Book a Free Discovery Call with me to learn more about my 1:1 coaching services!

Join the Fortitude email list to stay in touch, enjoy some Schitt's Creek references, and stay in the loop about programs and offerings.