The Power of Self-Discovery ft. Antoinette Leis
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Antoinette Leis, long-time patient and lover of acupuncture, describes her path to self-discovery and self-love, after years of battling health issues.
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Don't Panic! How to Be Your Own Health Advocate
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When you have a health issue or sustain an injury, it can be scary and bring up many questions. Is this something serious? Should I be worried? Will I need surgery? It almost feels like an identity crisis for some people. Many people panic, and look for the quick solution. Every practitioner has a different set of tools. We encourage everyone to advocate for themselves when it comes to their health. You have a voice when it comes to your care.
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Coming Out, Perfectionism, and the Power of Story ft. Steph Saffer
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Steph Saffer, cofounder of OptimizeYou, describes herself as a "recovering perfectionist" and talks about how losing a parent at a young age and growing up questioning her sexuality were origins of that perfectionism. She reveres the power of story and how visibility and telling of experiences can help others in their own lives.
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Fitness, Nike NTC, and Empowering Women in Health ft. Marie Purvis
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Marie Purvis, fitness professional and former Nike trainer, talks about the journey she's had in sport and exercise, and how she is working now to empower people (women!) in health.
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Finding a Way Through Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - Sarah's Story
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Ten years ago, Sarah Hayes, co-founder of OptimizeYou, was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid. She was diagnosed soon after the birth of her second child, and her physical symptoms became a massive disruption to her daily life.
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Road to Healing from Brain Injury ft. Kendall Johnson
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Kendall Johnson, former Portland Thorns soccer player, talks about her long road to healing after sustaining multiple concussions and traumatic brain injury. After working hard and pushing her body her whole life to play soccer professionally, Kendall was sidelined by brain injury. She talks about the major challenges she faced during this process, and the unexpected lessons she learned along the way.
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Redefining Health ft. Sadie Lincoln
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In this podcast we talk with Sadie Lincoln, Co-Founder and CEO of Barre3. Sarah and Sadie have been good friends for 11 years, and this was a fun, heartfelt conversation with a woman who has been empowering clients through movement for over a decade.
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Healing After Trauma ft. Tania Culver Humphrey
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This podcast is intended for mature audiences, and discusses topics such as sexual abuse that could be triggering to some. Please use discretion when listening. | Today, Tania Humphrey shares her incredible story of trauma and healing.
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Challenging Your Negative Cognition ft. Gail Hardman-Woung
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We talked with Gail Hardman-Woung, LCSW, hearing how she cares for her patients to help them with work through their negative cognitions.
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Create Solid Health Habits
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Today Sarah and Steph talk health habits and look at the evolution of their own routines in their life.
info_outlineIn this episode, we talk with Marie Purvis, fitness professional and former Nike trainer, about the journey she's had in sport and exercise, and how she is working in new ways to empower people in health.
As a Nike trainer, Marie traveled the globe working to share her passion for movement, and has touched the lives of thousands of people. She played an integral role in the rise of the Nike NTC app, a fitness app that revolutionized home fitness and made elite workouts accessible to millions of people all over the world.
She talks about her passion for working with women, and empowering them through fitness, especially in areas of the world where women have limited access to gyms or safe places to exercise. She also speaks candidly about navigating the challenges of being in the fitness industry, and determining what comes next in her life. This honest, fun conversation will inspire you to move your body, but also to have grace for yourself during the process.