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Episode 176 - My Scoliosis Story & How I Manage It
Season 1 Episode 176
If you or someone you know has scoliosis and feels scared, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to move or train safely — this episode is for you. In this personal and practical conversation, I'm sharing…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 175 – You Don't Have To Want That: Opting Out Of Fitness Rules That Don't Fit Your Life
Season 1 Episode 175
What if the reason you're struggling to stay consistent with your habits or goals isn't a discipline issue—but a misalignment? In this episode, I'm sharing what I've been learning in my 30s: that we'…
Published on 5 months ago
Episode 174 – The Truth About 'Cheating' In Exercise
Season 1 Episode 174
If you've ever caught yourself worried that you're "cheating" in your exercises when you modify a movement or use assistance, then this episode is for you. Dr. Jen breaks down where that belief comes…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Episode 173 - How To Stay Active Through Injury & Heal Stronger
Season 1 Episode 173
Injuries can shake your confidence and leave you feeling stuck, but what if staying active could actually help you heal faster? In this episode, we'll dive into why movement—no matter how small—can b…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 172 - Is It Really Your Hamstring?
Season 1 Episode 172
We often focus on muscle tissue when it comes to pain, but this can lead us down the wrong path. In this episode, I'm talking about how this muscle fixation can make us assume the muscle is always th…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 171 - Deconstructing Fitness & Movement With Dr. Marcia Dernie
Season 1 Episode 171
In this episode, Dr. Marcia joins Dr. Jen in a conversation about the learned rules and identities we all have surrounding movement and fitness. Dr. Marcia Dernie (she/they) is a Doctor of Physical T…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 170 - It's Not Just Age: Other Common Reasons You've Lost Mobility
Season 1 Episode 170
Mobility loss doesn't just sneak up on you with age — it's also often a result of how we move (or don't) for long stretches of time due to things like an injury, temporarily wearing a cast, surgery o…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Episode 169 - Are You Actually Recovering… Or Just Staying Busy In Slower Ways?
Season 1 Episode 169
A lot of the people I work with think they're resting — but what we often find is that their bodies aren't truly getting the recovery they need. Either they're not shifting into a parasympathetic sta…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 168 - The Progress You Can't Measure (But Really Need To Celebrate)
Season 1 Episode 168
In this episode of The Movement Upgraded Podcast, we discuss the progress you can't always see or measure and how it is just as important as the visible stuff. We often get caught up in the idea that…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 167 - The Recovery Hack Trap
Season 1 Episode 167
In this episode, I dive into the way urgency, fear, and a need for control often lead us to over-respond when we're dealing with pain or discomfort, and how that can actually lead to emotionally-driv…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago