The Root Cause Medicine Podcast
The Root Cause Medicine Podcast
Rupa Health
How Lifting Weights Can Heal Your Trauma with Laura Khoudari
57 minutes Posted Nov 20, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
The journey of a trauma-informed personal trainer06:04 - Finding safety and healing in lifting heavy things10:50 - Somatic experience in trauma therapy19:58 - Lifting emotional burdens22:02 - Understanding and expanding your window of tolerance29:51 - Empowerment through movement39:19 - Movement beyond aesthetics43:44 - Debunking strength training myths48:35 - Connecting to strength50:55 - Finding the right therapist and trainer
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In today's episode with Laura Khoudari, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:The power of trauma-informed personal trainingHealing trauma through movementThe power of embodied movementSomatic experiences in trauma therapyThe importance of boundaries in trauma-informed personal trainingThe true benefits of exercise and movementLifting as medicineLaura is a personal trainer specializing in helping people struggling with trauma and PTSD. Her professional journey derives from her path to recovery. During the winter of 2014-2015, Laura designed an innovative and holistic approach to complement her PTSD treatment, which combines talk therapy, bodywork, strength training, and mindfulness practices. Laura is also the author of "Lifting Heavy Things," where she shares insights and strategies for healing through physical strength and resilience.Guest Details:Laura Khoudari’s WebsiteLaura Khoudari on LinkedInLaura Khoudari on InstagramLaura Khoudari on MediumLaura Khoudari’s WorkshopsLifting Heavy Things BookRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health MagazineDr. Kate Kresge’s WebsiteDr. Kate Kresge on LinkedInDr. Kate Kresge on PodcastDr. Kate Kresge on InstagramDr. Kate Kresge on TwitterDr. Kate Kresge on YoutubeTimestamps02:12 - The journey of a trauma-informed personal trainer06:04 - Finding safety and healing in lifting heavy things10:50 - Somatic experience in trauma therapy19:58 - Lifting emotional burdens22:02 - Understanding and expanding your window of tolerance29:51 - Empowerment through movement39:19 - Movement beyond aesthetics43:44 - Debunking strength training myths48:35 - Connecting to strength50:55 - Finding the right therapist and trainer