In this episode, Jen interviews Dr. Emily Rausch, a chiropractor who specializes in helping pole dancers recover from injuries and build stronger, more resilient bodies. In this episode, you'll learn how (and why) Dr. Emily decided to specialize in working with pole dancers and how she helps pole dancers both online and in-person. Dr. Emily also discusses some of the most common pole injuries she sees and how most pole dancers need to work on strengthening their bodies instead of stretching them.

In this episode, Jen interviews Steph Gaudreau, a strength coach on a mission to help women adequately fuel their fitness pursuits, so they can get strong AF. In this episode, you'll learn some of the most common struggles women deal with when underfueling, how that becomes worse with age, and what you can do to make sure you're fueling enough for your goals.

In this episode, I invited my husband, Dr. Ryan Hosler, onto the podcast to discuss some of the similarities and differences between chiropractors and physical therapists. We discuss why he became a chiropractor, what chiropractic school is like, what an "adjustment" is, and how a good chiropractor should actually be very similar to a good physical therapist because they both follow research and evidence-based practice guidelines.

If you've ever been told that you're "double-jointed" or have excessive flexibility or you work with people who tend to be hypermobile, then this episode is for you. We're covering the two main things to consider when exercising with hypermobility: control & load management.

Getting a diagnosis like osteoarthritis (OA) or being told you have "bone-on-bone" or "wear & tear" perpetuates a sense of fragility and can often leave you feeling hopeless and afraid to exercise or load your body. In this episode, we unpack these phrases, why they're harmful, and what you should consider if you've been given this diagnosis or told these things from a healthcare provider. You may be surprised at what the evidence points to!

I used to think that fitness and exercise were all about discipline and willpower. I thought that all fitness people had some sort of superpower. But, it turns out that's not the case. Tune into this episode to learn 3 ways to leverage your willpower better to get consistent (and stay consistent) with your movement goals.

If you've ever been confused about the terms 'flexibility' or 'mobility' and what they mean, then this episode is for you. Not only will you leave with a better understanding of the differences between flexibility and mobility, but you'll also learn about hypermobility and how mobility training helps to mitigate injuries and improve performance.

Continuing the conversation from Episode 6, we dive into more actionable steps for recognizing and managing stress, especially as it pertains to pain. We dig a little deeper into the ways we can learn to regulate our nervous systems, and I explain my favorite ways to do so.

When I first graduated from DPT school, I had no clue how much of people's pain was related to their overall lifestyle - beyond just how they moved, how flexible they were, or how strong their muscles were. Over the years, I've learned a lot about stress, how it affects our nervous system, and how that relates to pain. This episode covers the intro to understanding these things and is the first of a two part series in understanding how complex pain is and how mindset & stress management can affect the pain & discomfort we experience.

If you've ever been confused about mobility work, then this episode is for you. We discuss what people typically think of when they think about "mobility" and uncover why those aren't necessarily going to get you the results you're looking for. We review what mobility training consists of and how it compares to traditional strength training. We also cover the 3 biggest mistakes people make when pursuing mobility gains.