

The Optimal Body
Dr Jen Fraboni & Dr Dom Fraboni
Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.
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Nov 23, 2020 • 23min
52 | Tension Headaches | The Cause and Recommended Solutions
Are headaches a constant nuisance in your life? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explain tension headaches and their root causes. If you or a loved one experiences these types of headaches regularly, prevention techniques provided in this podcast may relieve symptoms at a higher rate than over the counter drugs. After listening, you will walk away with the knowledge necessary to achieve a less tense, optimal body.
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
00:53 – Studies behind the commonness of tension headaches, especially in women
02:05 – What tension headaches entail
04:16 – The root cause of tension headaches
05:22 – First recommendation to release stress or tension
08:02 – Why some techniques may help more with tension headaches than over the counter drugs
10:49 – How structure and posture can create tension headaches
14:40 – What the third diaphragm is and how it can create tension headaches
17:00 – Why neck retraction exercises are beneficial
17:58 – Why foundations, especially breathwork, are so important to have in your daily routine
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Items mentioned in this episode include:
Breathwork TOB Podcast: https://jen.health/podcast/11
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Research Citations:
Chowdhury, D. (2012). Tension type headache. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 15(5), 83. doi:10.4103/0972-2327.100023
Harvard Publishing. (2018, December). Tension Headache. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/tension-headache-a-to-z
Maistrello, L. F., Rafanelli, M., & Turolla, A. (2019). Manual Therapy and Quality of Life in People with Headache: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Current Pain and Headache Reports, 23(10). doi:10.1007/s11916-019-0815-8
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. (2020). Tension headache. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000797.htm
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Nov 18, 2020 • 46min
51 | How Do Emotions Play a Role in Physical Pain with Edan Harari
Have a hard time showing emotion or being vulnerable? Feel like a lot of emotional walls are up and not sure how to break them down? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom interview Edan Harari – well known movement artist, high performance healing coach, and educator – as he unravels body work and what it entails. Edan dives into how the body releases tension and the importance of finding the right practice for you. Tune in as he guides you through different energy releasing techniques with the scientific and emotional benefits that follow. You don’t want to miss out on this in depth and healing conversation, for it provides the tools necessary to start your own optimal body journey.
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
What You Will Learn in This Interview with Edan Harari: @kineticbodytherapy
00:57 – What Edan’s mission is
01:32 – How Edan incorporates mind, body relationships in his work
02:43 – What led Eden to bodywork
06:28 – How Eden unleashed his way of working on his client’s body
08:52 – How Eden approaches clients with resistance to energy work that comes with bodywork
17:34 – How Eden guides clients through fight, flight, freeze responses to the rest, digest space
21:14 – The environment Eden provides for his clients in their healing journey - Why the use of voice is important for break through
27:23 – How everything has a time and place - Simple exercise to release tension
30:56 – Dr. Jen’s experience with releasing energy
32:54 – Dr. Dom’s take on the physiological responses behind energy work
34:52 – Rib release technique led by Eden
38:11 – The effectiveness behind energy release - The courage that comes with vulnerability
About Edan Harari:
Before Edan Harari became a celebrity healer and educator for empowering people and sharing healing across the globe, he had his share of obstacles to overcome. From having a mental breakdown when he was 21, which led to a hospitalization and over 15 years of meds and then healing, to going through several surgeries as a child, to several sports injuries and suffering from various serious health challenges involving tremendous pain, Edan’s story is the perfect example of how anybody can overcome the obstacles in their life and then create massive impact by helping others do the same. Edan is the founder of Kinetic Body Therapy, his private practice based in NYC but he travels often to Miami, LA and his birthplace Israel for clients and trainings. He is a movement artist, high performance healing coach and educator.
Edan has been featured on several podcasts such as Ancient Wisdom Today with Shaman Durek, Less Doing with Ari Meisel, SoulFeed with Shannon Algeo, as well as Sivana, Synchronicity, Beautifully Broken and more. He’s been featured alongside speakers such as Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Elena Brower, Thomas Myers and more.
Items mentioned in this episode include:
Edan’s “Kinetic Body Therapy” Website: https://www.kineticbodytherapy.com/
To check out the full show notes and the rest of Doc Jen's website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/51 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 16, 2020 • 24min
50 | Snapping Hip Syndrome with Mountain Climbers & Abs?! Find out why!
Do your hips snap, crackle, and pop when performing a certain movement pattern? Not experiencing pain? Then join in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into the importance of understanding your snapping hips to prevent possible chronic pain down the road; pain or not. They explain how important it is, no matter where you are as an athlete, to bring it back to the basics if experiencing snapping hip. Although it may seem “easier” than what you’re used to, it will create a stronger foundation so you can progress even further without putting your body in harm’s way. So make sure to listen in and empower yourself to protect your body fully as you reach its optimal level.
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
02:23 – What “snapping hip” actually means and the different types
03:45 – Snapping hip broken down and why they may have different diagnoses
08:05 – Percentage of people experiencing snapping hip versus those who are asymptomatic
09:05 – Condition that could occur if you ignore asymptomatic, or unpainful, snapping hip
10:22 – Dr. Dom’s personal experience with snapping hip and how he addressed it
11:11 – Why motor patterns need to be relearned if experiencing snapping hip; no matter the athletic level
14:48 – Why coming back to the breathe would be beneficial in relearning motor patterns
16:37 – Examples on how you can relearn motor patterns efficiently
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPY3u7yzFh0&list=PLk5UkBNdJQpZ_IlqhLBE41JP1xfPRhVEn&index=30
Research Citations:
Musick, S. (2020, August 26). Snapping Hip Syndrome. From https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448200/
Stanford Healthcare. (2017, September 11). Snapping Hip Syndrome. Retrieved from https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/bones-joints-and-muscles/snapping-hip-syndrome.html
To check out the full show notes and the rest of Doc Jen's website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/50 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 11, 2020 • 34min
49 | Break up with your food beliefs and learn to fuel the body with vegan chef, Hollan Hawaii
Want to change your diet to a healthier one but don’t know how? Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom interview Hollan Hawaii – expert in vegan, plant-based food and cleanses, liqueur dan bleu chef, health advocate, former restaurant owner, and mom of three – as she explains the nutritional benefits of eating more plants; whether you are plant based or not. Hate cooking? Hollan has some tips and tricks you can utilize in order to maintain a healthier diet while also staying out of the kitchen. Listen in to have your whole perspective on food and nutrition change; creating opportunity to begin and maintain a healthier diet and life.
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
What You Will Learn in This Interview with Hollan Hawaii: @hollanhawaii
02:08 – Hollan’s purpose or mission on this Earth
03:13 – Hollan’s advice to anyone who wants to begin to create change in their diet
05:15 – Hollan’s health journey and what brought her to become vegan
07:45 – Why starting where you’re at is so important - Avoiding drastic changes right away
09:51 – Advice to those who don’t like cooking but still want to change their diet
11:55 – How Hollan has been creative with food and how you can replace things in your diet
14:33 – Hollan’s WalkAbout Theory and how it restructures the way you look at food
17:38 – The importance of seeds and their nutrition value - What food is supposed to do
20:10 – Adequate protein sources in vegan diets - Why it shouldn’t be a main concern
22:09 – Why you should be your own science experiment
23:11 – How Hollan’s health has shifted since becoming vegan
25:18 – Hollan’s experience with kids, their nutrition, and their different tastes - Creating their own relationships with food
29:13 – How to create yummy, comfort foods to healthier ones
About Hollan Hawaii:
Hollan Hawaii is an expert in vegan plant-based food and cleanses. As a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, health advocate, former restaurant owner, and mom of three, she has worn many hats in this life, but she knows the one that matters most is her relationship with herself and her body. When those two are aligned, everything falls into place, and she can be a better mother and chef. Hollan has been on her own health journey for 13 years and loves sharing her perspective and experience with food that led her to be in charge of her own health.
Good Food Gratitude is Hollan’s plant-based lifestyle cookbook that also encourages people to change the way to perceive healthy food. Hollan knows how much work it is to make sure you and your family are eating healthy foods, so her recipes are fast, affordable, easy, and healthy. True to her family-friendly beach-inspired lifestyle and aesthetics, Hollan lives on the beautiful garden isle of Kauai and enjoys spending time in the kitchen, with family and friends, and in the rejuvenating waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Hollan's Cookbook Good Good Gratitude: https://www.hollanhawaii.com/product/good-food-gratitude-cookbook/
Hollan's Vegan Thanksgiving Cookbook Free Gift: Hollanhawaii.com/gift
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Nov 9, 2020 • 32min
48 | Ergonomics: What is the ideal desk posture and set-up?
Explore the true essence of ergonomics and its impact on your workspace. Discover the surprising prevalence of neck pain among office workers and its connection to both physical and psychological factors. Learn about the importance of dynamic posture and the '30 for 30 rule' for healthier work habits. Gain practical insights for optimizing your desk setup and fostering a positive workplace environment. Empower yourself to make impactful changes that promote well-being and boost productivity.

Nov 4, 2020 • 34min
47 | Creation of Barefoot Shoes, Vivobarefoot, by Co-founder Galahad Clark
Do you believe that you absolutely need that arch support in your shoes? Love that feeling when you come home and take your shoes off? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they interview Galahad Clark – CEO and co-founder of Vivobarefoot Shoes – and uncover why barefoot shoes benefit everyone. Galahad dives into the science behind barefoot shoes and how they have been shown to decrease pain throughout the body. Not only are Vivobarefoot shoes beneficial to your health, but the environment as well. Listen as Galahad reveals the sustainable mission he wishes to accomplish environmentally with Vivobarefoot shoes, as well as shoe production in general.
FREE YOUR FEET and 15% OFF VivoBarefoot Shoes with code “OPTIMAL” at checkout: https://bit.ly/3cDHcA
What You Will Learn in This Interview with Galahad Clark: @vivobarefoot
01:42 – What Galahad’s mission is with Vivobarefoot shoes and his journey to that mission
05:21 – What brought Galahad’s friend to cut the sole off a shoe and put a tennis racket on it, instigating the idea of Vivobarefoot shoes
07:40 – Why Galahad created the specific shape of the Vivobarefoot shoes
10:10 – Galahad’s theory behind why shoes were created and marketed the way they are today
14:04 – Supporting facts to help ease your worries on transitioning to barefoot shoes
18:58 – How barefoot shoes addresses pain and why
20:47 – How Galahad implements sustainability and have a positive impact on the environment in producing Vivobarefoot shoes
25:14 – What a B Corp Certification is and why it's important to collaborate with other companies
About Galahad Clark:
Galahad is a 7th generation shoemaker. As a teenager, he spent summer holidays on various shoe production lines in Europe and Asia learning the family’s trade. After finishing school, he went to America on a Morehead scholarship to study Chinese and Anthropology. While there he founded Students 4 Students International an organisation created to help disadvantaged students in Africa go to the best secondary schools and onto university. In 2003, lured by the Wu Tang Clan wearing Wallabees, Galahad started his first shoe project: “Wu Shoes”. From there he went on to launch United Nude (high end architectural shoes), Worn Again (a closed loop green technology business) and Vivobarefoot (where he now focuses his energies)
About VivoBarefoot Shoes:
Vivobarefoot are the outsiders of the shoe industry. Rejecting this broken industry and fighting for a more natural future, by reconnecting people and planet.
Sedentary & cushioned lifestyles are making people and planet sick. The short-term comfort of foam and air is having a long-term effect on our health – Vivobarefoot want to change this by making footwear that makes your feet stronger. Using wide, thin and flexible design principles that allow your feet to do their natural thing. They add less so you feel more.
All Vivobarefoot footwear is produced using sustainably sourced natural, bio and recycled materials. With the aim to protect the planet so you can run wild on it, forever. Created by two cousins from a long line of cobblers, Galahad and Asher goal is to create alternative footwear for those who want to feel.
To see this episode's full show notes and check out the rest of Doc Jen's website, click here: www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode47 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 2, 2020 • 23min
46 | Groin Pain and Inner Thigh Strain Explained
Want to know how you can possibly decrease your groin pain or inner thigh strain today? Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explores different inner thigh injuries, what populations tend to obtain these injuries, and exercises you can start today to decrease your pain. If you are an athlete of any kind, you have probably experienced one of these injuries and this podcast has the potential of increasing your performance while simultaneously decreasing your pain. If athletics is not your thing, this podcast will empower you with exploration techniques you can use on your hips to avoid or reduce risk of injury, as well as increase mobility and functionality.
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
02:11 – What adductors muscles are, what they do, and how they’re related to groin injury
05:23 – Types of bone injuries, or fractures, that can occur on the pelvis and recovery time
08:15 – What pubis symphysis and osteitis pubis are and the populations they’re common in
10:15 – What epiphyseal plates are and the population this injury effects
10:58 – Snapping hip syndrome and how to identify it
12:14 – How to explore your hips to identify where your hip injury is taking place
13:05 – What an inguinal hernia is and what it might entail
13:44 – Simplified explanation as to why you may be having an injury - Why exploration is important
14:44 – Why mobility of the hips, and any part of your body, is so important
15:27 – Mobility exercise for tight hip rotators
16:32 – Minimum requirement of hip adductor mobility
17:52 – How adductor activation can decrease pain - Exercises that help activate these muscles
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpjtJa
Items mentioned in this episode include:
FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership
FREE Low Back Pain Course!
FREE Tight Hip Flexor Course!
See full show notes here: https://jen.health/podcast/46 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 28, 2020 • 58min
45 | Birth Control and Women's Health with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Feel like sex ed didn’t really teach you about your body? Need birth control for your irregular periods or chronic acne? Tune into this extremely informative interview with Dr. Jolene Brighten – Naturopathic physician, author, and leader in women’s health – as she reveals the truths behind women’s health and birth control. Did you know that a woman has a fertility window of one day per month? Or what the difference is between an STI and an STD? Dr. Brighten dives into these topics head first in order to make sure you fully understand the concepts behind what birth control, contraceptives, and periods really mean to women and their health.
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
What You Will Learn in This Interview with Dr. Jolene Brighten: @drjolenebrighten
01:48 – Dr. Jolene’s mission or purpose on this earth - Why purpose is important
05:05 – Dr. Jolene’s recommendations on where to start in finding accurate information about young women’s developing bodies
06:27 – The truth behind a woman’s fertile window
09:22 – The truth behind sex education - The lack of effectiveness due to scare tactics
14:50 – Fertility awareness methods from Dr. Jolene
17:42 – Contraceptive facts from Dr. Jolene - The difference between STIs and STDs
19:08 – The unethical historical truth behind the pill and the research behind it
22:03 – How hormonal birth control actually works - What makes the pill effective
24:54 – The lack of information of long term effects associated with birth control
26:16 – The importance of nutrition intake while taking birth control and why
28:48 – Risk factors with taking birth control - Politics behind birth control information
32:30 – The truth behind why birth control can help with acne - Advice on how to get off birth control
36:11 – Dr. Jolene’s alternatives to birth control for healthy skin
40:12 – Dr. Jolene’s advice for those who have irregular periods - Facts behind your period
45:57 – Differences in physician credentials and the understanding behind the medications being prescribed
About Dr. Jolene Brighten:
Dr. Jolene Brighten is a prominent leader in women’s medicine and the emerging science of Post-Birth Control Syndrome — studying the effects of hormonal birth control on female health. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. She is an international speaker, clinical educator, medical advisor within the tech community, and considered a leading authority on women’s health.
Items mentioned in this episode include:
Dr. Brighten’s Free E-Book: https://drbrighten.com/pbcsdiet
Dr. Brighten’s Book Bonuses: www.beyondthepillbook.com
Dr. Brighten’s Website: www.drbrighten.com
Dr. Brighten’s TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJmaGCoV/
To see Dr. Brighten's full bio and to check out the rest of Doc Jen’s website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/45 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 26, 2020 • 31min
44 | Losing Balance? Challenging Your Balance Systems
Think balance exercises are only for the elderly? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they explain how balance is important for everyone and why. Listen in to hear some balance tests, targeting three main systems of balance, to see if you can pass. How was it? Struggling? Find out how you can strengthen these skills and create a more sustainable future for your body.
15% off Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount:
15% OFF VivoBarefoot Shoes with code “TOB” at checkout
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
02:04 – Why balance is so important
04:08 – Why it is important to try and understand different balance tests
06:04 – The three systems of balance
08:09 – How to address problems with vestibular system - Doc Jen’s personal story with BPPV
13:13 – System number three explained
14:18 – The goal behind these tests - Understanding how these systems work within your body
16:04 – How to practically explore what system you rely on the most
19:48 – How a soft tissue injury can come into play for balance training
20:41 – Strategies PTs use to target hip muscles, avoid falling injuries, and uncover what you’re relying on
23:20 – Why a variety of exercises are needed, not just strength training, in your weekly routine
24:21 – How to challenge the vestibular system
25:00 – How to integrate all of these tests - How they have the potential of decreasing your pain
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/vYJp9ZcQ4Eo
Items mentioned in this episode include:
Balance System Tests: https://www.pthaven.com/page/show/1149588
Research Citations:
Gordon, L. (2017, February 01). Understanding the 3 Balance Systems. From https://www.gordonphysicaltherapy.com/understanding-the-3-balance-systems/
The Human Balance System. (2020, September 02). From https://vestibular.org/article/what-is-vestibular/the-human-balance-system/the-human-balance-system/
Full show notes available at https://jen.health/podcast/44
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Oct 21, 2020 • 39min
43 | Using Respiration and Breath to Explore Your Movement Restrictions with Katie St. Clair
Are you a woman in the professional world but suffer from imposter syndrome? Join Dr. Dom and Dr. Jen as they interview Katie St. Clair – certified CSCS and CPT trainer – about her journey of finding her voice in her career. Listen to this inspiring interview as Katie uncovers her experience with wanting to learn more in her field and gaining back the confidence to go after what she really wants in her career. If you feel as if you have been stagnant in your breath work, or just don’t know how to go about a breath work routine, tune in as Katie explains ways you can strengthen your respiratory system, as well as improve your overall movement quality; as well as the benefits from those routines.
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
What You Will Learn in This Interview with Katie St. Clair: @katie.stclair.fitness
02:39 – What Katie’s mission is as a mom, or even a woman, in the fitness industry
05:48 – How relevant imposter syndrome is for women in our society
07:57 – What motherhood has taught Katie about time and opportunities
09:05 – What drove Katie to want to keep learning and educating others on fitness
11:59 – The courses that reignited Katie’s passion for fitness and connected the dots for her
17:44 – How Katie explains respiration, or breath work, to her clients
20:08 – Different positions you can try to strengthen your breath work and why they work
24:10 – How our body is connected and the benefits of working up the chain
28:02 – Katie’s basic assessment of Dr. Dom and his fitness background and individual physique
33:54 – Why it's so important to explore your body and strengthen internal cues
About Katie St. Clair
Katie is a certified strength and conditioning coach, certified personal trainer and owner of Katie St.Clair Fitness. During her over 20 years in the industry, she has worked with collegiate and amateur athletes and general population clients, in private and corporate settings. She is the creator of The Empowered Performance Program, a 12 week online educational seminar for movement professionals. As a lifelong athlete, she values the ability to move well at every stage of life and it is her passion to teach others how to optimize their life through quality movement. She takes an all encompassing approach that utilizes principles from many different systems, along with her own lens as a competitive multi sport athlete to create programming that supports an active lifestyle.
Items mentioned in this episode include:
Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie.stclair.fitness/
Katie's Empowered Performance Program: https://www.katiestclairfitness.com/empowerdperformance
Katie's Website: https://www.katiestclairfitness.com
To see this episode's full show notes and check out the rest of Doc Jen's website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/43 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


