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Jess Mather: Live Rehabited
Welcome to the Strength Connection! Jess Mather is an internationally-recognized strength and rehab professional who helps others be in their bodies with less limitation, pain, fear or insecurity. With over 13 years of experience supporting thousands of individuals from 9 to over 99, she has repeatedly witnessed the body's incredible ability to adapt, strengthen and heal regardless of circumstance. Jess has spent the last 10 years in her telehealth practice helping clients across over a dozen countries through private coaching, courses and group programs. In addition, Jess is an accredited educational provider to teach doctors, therapists, and other health professionals how to effectively work with complex chronic pain, trauma, and stress. She is the founder and lead instructor with the Chronic Pain & Trauma Curriculum. Check out more from Jess at: https://www.facebook.com/jess.mather.75 Instagram Feminine Strength Podcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility 01:07 Jess Mather's Journey into Fitness and Therapy 03:06 Early Movement as Therapy and Self-Discovery 05:21 Transformative Experiences with Physical Therapy and Nutrition 10:07 Shift in Women's Fitness and Lifting Culture 11:58 Physical and Mental Benefits of Strength Training 14:57 Strength as a Source of Empowerment and Grounding 19:32 Path from Strength Practitioner to Coach 27:09 Working with Trauma and Chronic Pain 33:47 Understanding Trauma-Informed Care in Physical Training 41:38 Nervous System Regulation and Trauma Healing Techniques 44:03 Strength Training for Nervous System Regulation 46:38 External Orientation and Body Awareness Practices 50:03 Simple Mindfulness and Body Scanning Exercises 51:40 Practical Approaches to Technique and Self-Listening 52:41 Closing Remarks and Follow-up Resources
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