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Are your shoulders or neck constantly giving you trouble? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into what the upper trapezius muscle really is and why they’re so easily tensed.  If you feel stressed over work, kids, the news, or anything really, this podcast will empower you to self treat your tensed muscles and give you back the independence you deserve.  Tune in to gain an understanding of the foundations of the breath and how they increase your bodily awareness; all so you can live a more relaxed, tense free 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 PT Pearl: 03:40 – What the upper trap is, where it is, and what movement patterns it does 07:39 – Why your upper trap might feel tense or pain 10:48 – How to take tension out of the upper trap - Why bodily awareness is important 12:25 – Simple exercise to feel the difference between tense and relaxed upper traps 13:05 – Breathing techniques that will help relax, not only your upper traps, but your entire body 16:14 – Why movement of the upper trap, especially if it's tense, is necessary 17:13 – The 30 for 30 rule and its benefits 18:43 – Dr. Dom explaining a quick breathing technique you can do anywhere To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/rkakSNxnpLw Items mentioned in this episode include: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Low Back Pain Course! We think you’ll love: Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! To check out the rest of Doc Jen’s website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/42 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever think of food as medicine? If not, join Dr. Dom and Dr. Jen as they interview Tyler Jean – soon-to-be licensed Naturopathic doctor – as he explains how the best medication is in the grocery store.  If you feel like you need more information on a personal level with your diagnosis, tune in as Tyler explains why seeing a Naturopathic doctor might be the best option for you.  Feel bloated or gassy after consuming dairy products? Listen as Tyler dissects what really is happening within your body and explains the difference between intolerance and allergy.  This podcast is so you can understand where to start on your health journey today by adding the best nutritionally dense foods in your diet so that you can live your best, healthiest 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 Tyler Jean: @functional.foods 01:50 – Why Tyler decided to study Naturopathic Medicine rather than getting his Doctor of Medicine 05:47 – Tyler’s advice in starting your healthy journey 10:07 – How to change the narrative on how we see each other in health settings 14:15 – The truth behind how limited your doctor really is 16:26 – When you should go to a Naturopathic doctor rather than your physician 24:06 – Tyler’s definition of an anti-inflammatory food - Why your unique body may react differently than others 28:52 – Tyler’s take on dairy for women - The various ways your body can react to different dairy products 35:02 – How Tyler would approach dietary recommendations for his clients - Why nutritionally dense foods are needed to be added About Tyler Jean Tyler Jean is passionate about educating others on the importance of food as medicine while inspiring them to embrace healthier lifestyles. Currently in his fourth year of medical school, Tyler will soon be a licensed Naturopathic doctor and will use his practice to take a more integrative and preventative approach to healthcare. This is also the approach he currently uses through his platform, @functional.foods. There, he empowers his audience with recipes, educational info, brand recommendations, inspiration, and more. Items mentioned in this episode include: Tyler’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functional.foods/?hl=en We Think You’ll Love: ⁠FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership⁠ FREE Low Back Pain Course! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! To check out the rest of Doc Jen’s website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/41 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to understand why IASTM, or soft tissue work using a tool, feels so good and is SO common? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they explain some of the tools commonly used in IASTM and what they are really meant to do.  Listen in to be empowered with the right questions to ask your clinician so you can better understand what is happening within your body during massage or tissue work.  If you love hands on treatment from your clinician, great! This podcast will help you understand what you can add into your soft tissue work routine to achieve tissue recovery long term.  Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom wants you to have the power to incorporate what feels great to you in a healthy, sustainable, and up to date way. 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: 00:39 – Why it's empowering to ask questions to your clinician 02:35 – What IASTM, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, means and tool examples 06:49 – Popular sayings associated with IASTM which might not necessarily be true and why 07:25 – What the terms tendon repair and fibroblast really mean in relation to IASTM 12:24 – What soft tissue work really does 15:15 – Why understanding why your body has tension is a step closer to a long term solution 18:28 – Why IASTM needs to be coupled with movement 19:20 – What the goal of IASTM is and what does not achieve that goal To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/kaGXux-W3Gg Research Citations: Gehlsen, G. M., Ganion, L. R., & Helfst, R. (1999). Fibroblast responses to variation in soft tissue mobilization pressure. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 31(4), 531-535. doi:10.1097/00005768-199904000-00006 Hussey, M. J., Boron-Magulick, A. E., Mcleod, T. C., & Bacon, C. E. (2018). The Comparison of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Self-Stretch Measures to Increase Shoulder Range of Motion in Overhead Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 27(4), 385-389. doi:10.1123/jsr.2016-0213 Ikeda, N., Otsuka, S., Kawanishi, Y., & Kawakami, Y. (2020). Effects of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Musculoskeletal Properties—Corrigendum. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 52(2), 524. doi:10.1249/mss.0000000000002230 Seffrin, C. B., Cattano, N. M., Reed, M. A., & Gardiner-Shires, A. M. (2019). Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: A Systematic Review and Effect-Size Analysis. Journal of Athletic Training, 54(7), 808-821. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-481-17 We Think You’ll Love: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Low Back Pain Course Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! To check out the rest of Doc Jen’s website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/40 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Struggling with advanced or complex movement patterns? Don’t really understand what the “basics” are? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they interview Dr. Jason Park – Doctor of physical therapy as well as strength and conditioning, boxing, and muay thai coach for top UFC and BOFR athletes – about what it means to bring it back to the basics.  Dr. Park explains how important it is, even for the top athletes he trains, to slow down and repeatedly revisit basic movement patterns in order to progress the body.  Listen how he explains what these basic movement patterns are and how you can prepare your body for simple tasks you do in your daily life; whether it is running after a toddler or moving furniture, the basics apply to everyone! So don’t miss out on Dr. Park’s insight on how you can explore and understand all the amazing movement patterns your body is capable of. 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. Jason Park: @teamcoolheart 01:38 – Dr. Park’s credentials and coaching background 02:26 – How Dr. Park approaches training elite athletes - The power of repeating basic movements 04:50 – Basic foundational movement patterns that Dr. Jason believes everyone needs 07:43 – How Dr. Park recommends transitioning from foundational to sport specific movements 09:34 – Dr. Park’s personal experience with bringing it back to the basics - How they can help you in your daily life 16:09 – Examples from Dr. Park’s life illustrating the importance of the basics before complex movements - Repercussions if the fundamentals are ignored 20:38 – Why the philosophy of human movement is the same despite the diversity of movement practices available 22:46 – Inspirational quotes Dr. Park found pivotal in his career - Why slowing down is important 25:25 – Why Dr. Park recommends taking your body to its individual “deep end” of movement 27:48 – The main things Dr. Park works on with both of his clients and athletes About Dr. Jason Park Dr. Jason Park, PT, DPT, SCS, is a Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sports Performance Specialist, and a Board-Certified Doctor of Physical Therapy. Jason also happens to be a Striking Coach for top UFC & Bellator athletes, including MMA Legend Anderson Silva and top featherweight Brian Ortega. Jason has a 18 year history training in Muay Thai & Boxing and been training athletes in their Strength & Conditioning for over 12 years. He looks at the body as a whole and oversees how to tap into his client’s athletic potential by developing their movement quality and biomechanics as a strong foundation. He combines the art of being a good “mover” with being strong and powerful to maximize the athletic development with his clients. His client base spans all major sports including MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MLB, NBA, and NHL athletes. Jason seeks to find out what is your passion and helps guide you to find your inner athlete. He takes the lessons he has and continues to learn coaching in professional athletes to help you find your inner athlete. Items mentioned in this episode: Dr. Park’s Website We think you’ll love: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Low Back Pain Course! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel To see the episode’s full show notes and check out the rest of Doc Jen’s website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/39 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to get back to a sport you love but haven’t done it in awhile? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom take you through what Achilles Tendinitis is and things you can start doing today to help avoid it.  For all of the sports lovers out there, it’s understandable that injuries can get in the way of playing the sport you love as often as you want.  This podcast is for those who want to be able to play their sports (recreationally or professionally) safely without pain or negative repercussions; which most commonly are found in the achilles for high intensity sports such as basketball or tennis.  Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into what steps and progressions are needed to safely play high intensity sports.  They will be reviewing what systemic inflammation means within the own body to help leave more room for you to play your game, at any age, by keeping it painless and fun. VivoBarefoot Discount: We cannot talk about back issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There’s one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code "TOB" to get 15% off your ⁠VivoBarefoot Shoes⁠! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. 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: 00:51 – What an Achilles is and what it does - What Achilles Tendinitis means and feels like 02:39 – Why Achilles Tendonitis happens - Why recovery and progressions are necessary 05:53 – What a tendon is - What happens when tendons are not prepared for movement 07:36 – How tendons gets stretched or torn - What the stretch shorten cycle is and why it's important 12:02 – Why variety of movement and Vivo-barefoot shoes help avoid Tendonitis 15:36 – What “line of fascia” means and why it's important to the Achilles and the entire body 18:27 – How to check if your Achilles is ready for an explosive movement 19:12 – How to progress your Achilles after it passes the mobility test - How to modify if too intense 22:04 – What systemic inflammation means and how to be cognisant about it To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/eHc_HAbHH80 We Think You’ll Love: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Plantar Fasciitis Guide! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! To see the episode’s full show notes and check out the rest of Doc Jen’s website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/38 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Having a hard time with recovery? Listen to trainer Max Artsis as he dives into his experience with training athletes and high level performers; what it has taught him about individual movement patterns and recovery times.  Max advises how people, like you, can enhance their bodies and explore them to their full potential with simple daily habits; enhancing power and speed abilities with a 99.9% difference from the general public.  Tune in as he reveals his favorite tools of recovery and simple tricks you can use to better your health in your everyday life.  Become inspired by his motivating words on how we can all live more movement based, sustainable lives. 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 Max Artsis: @maxartsis 02:23 – How Max feels about his scope of practice and what is best for his athletes 05:01 – What lead Max into the the field of training 07:45 – How Max’s musical theater background influenced him as a coach 08:29 – Why Max believes intrinsic goals for health are needed for a more sustainable life 11:25 – Max’s experience with training high level performers, such as executives, elite athletes, etc. 14:49 – Why each stress management technique fits differently for each individual 16:06 – How Max implements and measures recovery time with his clients 18:14 – Some of Max’s favorite recovery tools and focuses 20:39 – Max’s advise for the general public to significantly enhance the efficiency of their bodies 22:28 – Max’s advice to those who don’t know where to start in their speed and power enhancement journey 24:37 – Max’s health journey and his mentality with human bodies and recovery About Max Artsis Max has been training for 10 years, 6 of which were spent at Nike World Headquarters where he was a Nike Master Trainer, and the North America Trainer Network Lead. He now trains elite athletes, olympians, and executives in Los Angeles, and is the Director of Sports Science and Education at Rokke Performance Therapy in Tigard, OR. Items mentioned in this episode include: Max's Website: https://www.artsisathletics.com Max’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-be-about-it-podcast/id1278654724 To Train with Max: http://www.rokkesports.com/about We Think You’ll Love: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Low Back Pain Course! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! To see the episode’s full show notes and check out the rest of Doc Jen’s website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/37 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever been told you have a “stuck” or “unstable” SI joint? Struggling with SI pain? Tune in as Dr. Dom and Doc Jen explain what an SI joint, or a Sacroiliac joint, is and what it really means to have SI pain.  They explain the research behind SI pain and the most beneficial ways, in their expert opinions, experiences, and current research, to help reduce your pain and get you moving again!  Empower yourself with the tools and guidelines as they lay out how to help subdue that consistent low back pain without needing to rely on someone else for that manipulation or adjustment. 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: 00:45 – What an SI, or sacroiliac, is and where it is in your body 02:02 – Prevalence, or number of cases, of low back pain 04:12 – What an “unstable SI” or “SI pain” really means 06:05 – What research states about manipulation and its effectiveness on SI pain 08:30 – What we recommended if you have SI pain - Other causes for pain that may be mistaken as SI originated pain 14:30 – How breathe can automatically reduce pain without manipulations - Truth behind endorphins 15:30 – Examples on how down regulation and breathwork helped both of Dr. Dom and Doc Jen’s past clients - Why every individual is different To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/aqGIKcI8Dn0 Research Citations: Booth, J., & Morris, S. (2019, February 21). The sacroiliac joint – Victim or culprit. From https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1521694219300178 Palsson, T., Gibson, W., Darlow, B., Bunzli, S., Lehman, G., Rabey, M., . . . Travers, M. (2019, July 29). Changing the Narrative in Diagnosis and Management of Pain in the Sacroiliac Joint Area. From https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/99/11/1511/5540027 We Think You’ll Love: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Low Back Pain Course! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! To see the episode’s full show notes and check out the rest of Doc Jen’s website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/36 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Resistant to sharing your vulnerabilities? Then don’t miss out on this groundbreaking interview with Beau Whitman – cancer survivor, coach, and high level athlete – as he opens up about his injury and cancer journey.  Tune in as Beau dives into his athletic background and major injuries as an athlete; touching on how his mindset helped him cope with not only his injuries, but his cancer diagnosis as well. Beau unveils the way he reframed vulnerability, shedding a positive light on it, and its importance in connecting him with his community.  Lastly, listen as he talks about his struggles with breath and the tools he found to help him mentally realign during panic attacks or flashbacks. 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 Beau Whitman: @beau.whitman 01:25 – Beau’s athletic background and medical history 04:01 – What bringing it back to the “basics” means to Beau 06:15 – Where the drive comes from for Beau to keep training at a high level 08:26 – How the gymnast mindset has influenced Beau in his journey 10:04 – How Beau’s athletic journey and injuries influenced his cancer reaction 17:07 – What vulnerability means to Beau and why it's important in his life and coaching 19:08 – Beau’s shift forward with his short life sentence - His vulnerability with his diagnosis 26:01 – How Beau reframed vulnerability 29:20 – Where Beau is now with his cancer story - His struggles with breath 32:26 – What Beau would do daily to mentally realign - Why pacing himself was so important About Beau Whitman Beau is one of seven children. Growing up with two younger brothers and four older sisters – all of whom are supportive, passionate, and wildly competitive athletes – shaped who he as an athlete, coach, trainer, and person. His athletic career began at Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center where he was a competitive gymnast for ten years. After retiring, he competed as a five-sport varsity athlete in high school, participating in Soccer, Diving, Wrestling, Lacrosse, and Track & Field. With its close ties to Gymnastics, Pole Vaulting captured his heart and led him to join the Lehigh Mountain Hawks Division I Track & Field Team at Lehigh University. After college, he accepted a position at New York University as the Assistant Jumps Coach for the Track & Field Team. Here he uncovered his passion for coaching and helping other athletes. To augment his coaching abilities, he became a certified trainer and CrossFit coach to further help athletes achieve their goals, compete, and recover from injuries. During his athletic career, he underwent six major reconstructive procedures, giving him the experience necessary to understand the physical endurance and restraint, as well as the positive mentality necessary to successfully recover from an injury. Following the mantra, “Rebuilt To Inspire”, he worked with injured athletes to help them make full recoveries, while motivating them to come back both physically and mentally stronger. This work and passion for helping recovering athletes has now expanded to cancer survivors. In the summer of 2019, Beau was diagnosed with Stage III Germ Cell Cancer. Immediately... We Think You'll Like: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Low Back Pain Course! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel To see Beau Whitman's full bio and links, head over to the complete show notes here: https://jen.health/podcast/35 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Embarrassed by your bunions? Join us as we explain what might be the root cause of your bunions and how common it really is.  Listen as we explain the importance of “checking up the chain” for underlying causes and why each diagnosis is individual.  Tune in as we dive into the taboos behind treatments and studies of bunions and why going to a physical therapist might be your best option.  Don’t miss out on the tools we provide that you can start today to functionally gain control of your feet; along with the insights on why VivoBarefoot shoes help build your foundation long term. 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! VivoBarefoot Discount: We cannot talk about back issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There’s one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code "TOB" to get 15% off your ⁠VivoBarefoot Shoes⁠! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl: 02:09 – What a bunion is and why they form - Why the examination approaches are evolving 05:48 – Why looking up the chain is important - Why the causations for bunions are individual 08:12 – The prevalence, or commonness, of people with bunions 10:14 – The taboo behind treatments and studies for bunions - The importance in seeing a PT 14:49 – Some tools you can start using right now if you have bunions 21:01 – How you can strengthen your midfoot - Finding balance with pronation and supination 23:05 – How you can strengthen your ankle and hindfoot - Finding balance with eversion and inversion 25:12 – How VivoBarefoot shoes help gain functional control of your feet 26:55 – What we aim to fix with your bunion To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/IkJEncPsStc Items mentioned in this episode include: Tune Up Fitness Therapy Balls: https://www.tuneupfitness.com/shop/self-massage-therapy-balls We Think You’ll Love: FREE Week of the Jen Health Membership FREE Plantar Fasciitis Guide! Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel To see this episode's full show notes and check out the rest of Doc Jen's website, click here: https://jen.health/podcast/34 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Confused about what self-love really means? Why is everyone talking about it? Join us as Sierra Nielsen – personal trainer, nutritionist, and transformation coach – gives us wisdom on what self-love is all about and her journey with it.  Tune in as she explains what it’s like to go through traumatic life events, even with a lack of support around, and how to work through loneliness along the journey. She dives into how you can take your power back by bringing awareness and acknowledgment to those feelings surrounding your trauma; why vulnerability, although scary at first, is therapeutic and healing.  Lastly, listen as she gives advice on how you can truly focus on your self-love journey, without the distractions of social media, and how much the body and mind are intertwined. 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 Sierra Nielsen: @sierranielsen 02:20 – Why Sierra started her self love journey 05:30 – How Sierra addressed the pain she felt with the gaps she noticed in the medical system and her mothers fight with cancer - Why honoring your feelings is so important 12:25 – What Sierra recommends if you feel alone or feel people around you don’t understand you 15:25 – How our external world is a reflection of our internal selves - Why self love is not a destination journey but a daily practice 20:45 – How you can shut out the negative, or social media, and focus on your own self love journey - Why awareness and acknowledgement gives you your power back 25:50 – Why sharing your experiences and being vulnerable is a powerful way to connect to your own and other’s humanness 27:10 – How sharing your story gets easier the more you do it 28:42 – Sierra’s experience with physical issues due to her mental trauma 33:02 – Why understanding what stressors are going on within you body are so important About Sierra Nielsen: Sierra Nielsen is a speaker, entrepreneur and transformation coach. As a well-known entertainment executive she had produced 3 movies before she turned 28 and was executive producer of 2 notable movies with an A-roster celebrity clientele with the likes of Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Anniston and even Harry Potter himself (Daniel Radcliffe). But that’s just the beginning. Sierra holds a degree in Psychology from Vanderbilt University, is a certified personal trainer, fitness nutrition coach and meditation specialist as well as the founder of Your Soul Sexy, an online program and virtual community dedicated to helping you to own your worth and become healthy from the inside-out. Sierra has an online following of hundreds of thousands of individuals who tune into her message on emotional resilience, body positivity, inner confidence and personal empowerment. As a popular performance and transformation coach she has been featured in national media including USA Today, Variety and Self Magazine and has worked with anyone from D.C. Politicians and Hollywood Models/Actors to Award Winning Producers and NYT best selling authors. Items mentioned in this episode include: Sierra’s Website:http://www.sierranielsen.com/ To see Sierra Nielsen's full bio and links, head over to the complete show notes here: https://jen.health/podcast/33 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.