In today's episode, we welcome guest Dr. Lisa Folden, a licensed physical therapist with a passion for fostering a weight-inclusive environment for her physical therapy clients.

Dr. Folden shares her professional pivot from aspiring to work with athletes to focusing on individuals struggling with eating disorders and those living life in a larger body, influenced by her own life experiences and the enlightening principles of health at every size and intuitive eating.

We'll unpack the often misunderstood link between body size and pain, highlighting how other factors play a far more significant role than our society's emphasis on weight would have us believe.

Together, we'll explore the ethical nuances within the health industry's approach to weight, the ineffectiveness of prescribing weight loss for PCOS, and the importance of acknowledging and validating body size differences in a weight-inclusive space. Dr. Folden offers her insights on why a shift in mindset—from a weight-centric to a health-centric approach—is vital for both mental and physical well-being.

We also dive into the clinical expertise distinguishing physical therapists from personal trainers, and when you might benefit from seeing a physical therapist. Dr. Lisa Folden breaks down the common misconceptions around back pain, core strength, and the true culprits behind your aches.

In this episode, we discuss:

• When it’s beneficial to see a physical therapist
• How a physical therapist is different from a personal trainer
• Why Dr. Folden does not focus on weight when treating her clients
• Dr. Folden’s advice for you if you have body pain and have been told that you need to lose weight to improve this.

So, if you've ever felt that body discomfort and the advice to “just lose weight” to treat this has you feeling stuck, this episode with Dr. Lisa Folden is here to guide, inform, and empower you. Let's nourish our understanding and discover how we can respect and support our bodies, regardless of size. Stay tuned, and let's get started.

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