Finding Fortitude

In Part 2 of this solo episode with me, you’ll hear about:

• How I self-assessed my condition and determined what to do next, including modifying my training and adjusting my expectations
• The challenges that come with making decisions around returning to sport or activity when dealing with pain or injury
• 3 mental fortitude skills that can help former athletes continue to train while managing a painful condition
• The importance of making informed decisions about managing pain and seeking professional guidance when necessary
• And more!

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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.

Hey former athlete! Welcome back to the first episode of season 2 of Finding Fortitude! It feels good to be back, and I can’t wait to share about what I’ve been up to over the break as well as all of the things I have in store for you this season!

In part 1 of this solo episode with me, you’ll hear about:

• My wedding near Yosemite National Park
• What went wrong with my half marathon training and how I developed foot and ankle pain
• The importance of past injury history and training history for understanding pain and injury risk
• How to stop the shame spiral that often comes with pain and injuries
• And more!

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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.

When it comes to managing pain–especially chronic pain–acknowledging the relationship between the mind and body is essential. With this, we know that both physical therapy and psychotherapy can be critical parts of recovering from and coping with pain and injury. In this episode I sat down with my client-turned-friend, Payton Bush, who is currently studying to become a clinical mental health counselor to talk about all things mental health.

We discuss:

• Payton’s background as an athlete and her experience navigating the healthcare system after a hip injury
• How Payton has reclaimed her athlete identity and shifted her perspective around how she manages chronic hip pain
• The intricate connection between physical and mental health and how it impacts our well-being
• Why Payton chose to pursue a career in mental health counseling
• The struggles of finding the right therapist and how to navigate the alphabet soup of therapist credentials
• And much more!

Connect with Payton on LinkedIn

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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.

There are many superficial questions about fitness that tend to float around the internet and spark debate. Does lifting make you bulky? Which exercises will grow your glutes and “snatch” your waist? Should I do “this” or “that” for “x” result? But in this episode, strength and conditioning coach Allison Tenney calls us in to go deeper and consider the systems of oppression that lie beneath these questions.

Spoiler alert: there is much to be gained from moving your body outside of physical performance or physique. If you’re a fan of deep and important conversations, you’re not going to want to miss this one!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Allison’s background as an athlete turned soccer coach turned online fitness coach for women
• A look into Allison’s business and the layers of messaging underneath her social media posts and strength programs
• How exercise can help us improve our capacity to tolerate discomfort outside the gym
• The use of movement as a somatic practice and the idea of “remembering and re-membering the body”
• The importance of getting off the hamster wheel of "never enough"
• And so much more!

Follow Allison on Instagram @allisontenney

Got feedback? Guest or topic suggestions? Send me a message!

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.

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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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.

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!

Got feedback? Guest or topic suggestions? Send me a message!

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.

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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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.

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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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.

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

Got feedback? Guest or topic suggestions? Send me a message!

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.

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

Got feedback? Guest or topic suggestions? Send me a message!

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.