The Body Nerd Show

If you’re ready to break up with all the things you’re doing that only give you temporary relief and learn how to get on the fast track to feeling amazing every single day (without it being overly complicated or unsustainable) - this show is for you. Whether it’s low back pain, sciatica, knee pain, arthritis, neck pain, TMJ, rotator cuff issues or shoulder pain - life without pain is 100% possible (no matter how old you are). Alexandra Ellis from AE Wellness teaches you how to use self-care and movement to stronger, more flexible and out of pain, ASAP.

012 Avoiding Burnout 05/23/2019

012 Avoiding Burnout Stress and burnout can manifest as physical symptoms just as frequently as feelings of overwhelm. After letting my self-care routine slip for the last few weeks, I finally hit a wall - and it wasn’t pretty. On this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with stress and how having a self-care plan (and actually sticking to it) can help dig you out of a stress induced hole. Learn more + get all the links now at http://www.aewellness.com/apply /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9866624

011 Gadgets and Gizmos, Oh My! 05/16/2019

011 Gadgets and Gizmos, Oh My! There’s a tool for everything. But how can you be sure that it’s really something that you can get good use out of - and not leave in a corner collecting dust? On this episode, I’m sharing the questions you should be asking yourself before clicking the buy button on another self-care, strength or stretching tool. Learn more + get all the links now at http://www.aewellness.com/apply /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9780179

010 Ankles 05/09/2019

010 Ankles If you have ankles, chances are you’ve twisted yours at least once. On this episode, I’m doing a deep dive on everything you need to know about ankles, including why ankle sprains happen and how to strengthen your feet to make them a thing of the past. Learn more + get all the links now at http://www.aewellness.com/apply /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9701492

009 Gratitude [with my Mom!] 05/02/2019

009 Gratitude [with my Mom!] Daily gratitude journaling can change your life - I know it changed mine! A gratitude practice has been shown to improve a ton of things, including, mood, sleep, physical health, and mental strength. On this episode, I’m joined by my Mom to talk about how a simple act of writing down what you’re grateful for can change your day-to-day. Learn more + get all the links now at http://www.aewellness.com/apply /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9570296

008 Just Say No to Self-care 04/25/2019

008 Just Say No to Self-care Self-care as we know it is totally busted. On this episode, I’m talking about amplifyU - the process I use with my clients that embodies all the things that nourish your body, mind and spirit. It’s not just self-care, but the personalized daily habits put into practice because you are fed up with playing catch up. And the personalized plan that will change your life. Learn more + get all the links now at http://www.aewellness.com/apply /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9462005

007 Getting 10k Steps A Day (and Why You Should Care) 04/18/2019

007 Getting 10k Steps A Day (and Why You Should Care) Getting 10,000 steps a day is not as hard as you might think it is - and it may be the key to having better moods and energy levels! /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9357965

006 Do you really need PT? 04/11/2019

006 Do you really need PT? If I had a dollar for every time someone told me didn’t have physical therapy post-surgery or injury or that they didn't do their PT homework - I’d be a millionaire! On this episode, I step onto my soapbox on if you really need PT, why any good rehab program addresses both the hardware and the software, and why doing your homework really does matter. /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9318446

005 Does Exercising Every Day Really Matter? 04/04/2019

005 Does Exercising Every Day Really Matter? Do your workouts make you happy? Do you feel pressured to work out every day? On this episode, I discuss the difference between exercise and movement and why it may actually be worse for your body to work out every day. We’ll dive deep into answering the question of if exercising every day really matters and how you can keep your body healthy and strong by doing something else every day. /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9227672

004 Your Brain on Pain 04/04/2019

004 Your Brain on Pain Pain sucks - but are things as simple as popping a pill and calling it a day? Whether it’s a fresh injury or an old friend, have you ever wondered how pain works and what’s happening in your brain? In this episode, I dive deep into the pain science and how understanding it can help you come up with a plan to get rid of it! Learn more + get all the links now at http://www.aewellness.com/apply /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9227252

003 Does Epsom Salt Really Work? 04/04/2019

003 Does Epsom Salt Really Work? Have you ever soaked in an Epsom salt bath? Or done a salt water rinse or soak for a new piercing? Have you ever wondered if any of it actually works? On this week’s episode, we’re talking all things salt: what it is, how it’s thought to work, if it actually can help with muscle soreness and if we still should be gargling with salt water. Learn more + get all the links now at http://www.aewellness.com/apply /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9195440

002 Five Myths about Being a Body Nerd 04/04/2019

002 Five Myths about Being a Body Nerd Do you consider yourself a Body Nerd? Or do you still worry that you’re not quite “nerdy” enough to be one? For me, the only requirement is having a human body and being curious - that’s it! /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9155516

001 Welcome to the Body Nerd Show 03/26/2019

001 Welcome to the Body Nerd Show Welcome to the very first episode of the Body Nerd Show! My name is Alexandra Ellis and I am a coach, blogger, former yogi, kettlebell devotee and most importantly, 100% body nerd. My goal with this show is to empower you with the super uncomplicated things you need to know about self-care and movement so that you can wake up every day, pain-free. /episode/index/show/bodynerdshow/id/9154553

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