The Revive Stronger Podcast 488: Bridging the Gap: Physical and Mental Health - Laurin Conlin
Oct 4, 2025
Laurin Conlin, a coach and researcher focused on the intersection of physical and mental health in bodybuilding, dives into the evolving landscape of coaching. She discusses how flexible dieting and mental health awareness are reshaping the fitness world. Laurin advocates for exercise as a therapeutic practice, emphasizing the need for therapy as a universal resource. She also highlights her research on mental health within the bodybuilding community and the importance of supportive coaching relationships, wrapping up with a hint about her new podcast, 'Undefined'.
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Bridge Between Physical And Mental Health
- Laurin aims to bridge physical and mental health by training across both domains and gaining clinical skills.
- Coaches often reach limits without formal mental-health training and a bridge reduces client drop-off and mismatch.
Gym As A Grounding Tool, Not A Cure
- Exercise is a powerful grounding tool that helps regulate mood and energy for many people.
- Exercise rarely replaces therapy for severe issues but usually complements therapeutic work positively.
Build Health Foundations First
- Start with basic health building blocks: sleep, sunlight, hydration, resistance training and quality food.
- Use those foundations before layering therapy or medication for fuller mental-health benefit.
