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James Green's honest conversation reveals how movement and authenticity can transform both physical and mental wellbeing. His personal journey through chronic illness, grief, and sexuality creates a powerful narrative about finding strength in vulnerability.

• Athletic therapy specializes in musculoskeletal care, focusing on injury assessment and rehabilitation
• Most effective rehabilitation comes from education and rebuilding strength rather than passive treatments
• Progressive overload through increased weight, reps, or time under tension is key for continued strength gains
• Exercise significantly benefits chronic illness management beyond physical improvements
• Living with ulcerative colitis taught James how to navigate triggers while maintaining quality of life
• Losing his sister at age 27 forced a reevaluation of priorities and authentic living
• Coming out as gay after years of hiding brought tremendous relief and freedom
• Sports and fitness environments can perpetuate homophobic attitudes through casual language and locker room culture
• Teaching cadaveric anatomy provided unique perspective on mortality and human individuality
• Life's meaning ultimately comes down to loving and being loved by those closest to us

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Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations.

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