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Finally Fearless with Dr. Mel

Finally Fearless with Dr. Mel

By Dr. Melissa Cioffi, PT

Navigating the health and wellness industry is confusing: but it shouldn't have to be! Join the discussion with Dr. Mel where she exposes the good, the bad, and the ugly in regard to women's health and wellness, and learn just how you can demand the life you deserve.
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E48: Conversations With a Misfit Postpartum Woman Featuring Jenna Jozefowski

Finally Fearless with Dr. MelOct 25, 2021

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S2E7: Struggling with diet culture during an injury
Mar 01, 202438:31
S2E6: Business Basics Part 2
Feb 23, 202442:23
S2E5 - Business Basics Part 1
Feb 16, 202434:11
S2E4: Kegel Weights - What's the Deal and Should You Get Them?

S2E4: Kegel Weights - What's the Deal and Should You Get Them?

You're leaking with sneezing, coughing, laughing, and exercise. You bring it up to your MD. That MD tells you to go on Amazon and get some kegel weights to "train your pelvic floor."

So you do. And you're so excited cuz NOW you finally have something to target your pelvic floor woes.

Except when you try to use them, they fall out. Your leaking never gets better.

So what gives?!

Today we are covering everything you need to know about vaginal weights: when to use them, when they might NOT be the best investment, and things to keep in mind before you start strength training your pelvic floor on your own.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

Find a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Here! https://pelvicguru.com/directory/, https://pelvicrehab.com/

The Beyond Kegels mini course is here!: https://drmelpt.thinkific.com/courses/finally-floored-foundations-beyond-kegels

Join Me Inside Floored Forces: ⁠https://drmelpt.thinkific.com/⁠

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Work with me: ⁠www.yournewquest.com⁠

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

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Feb 09, 202424:37
S2E3: What to look for in a pelvic floor physical therapist
Feb 02, 202435:49
S2E2: Balancing Your Hormones
Jan 27, 202426:32
S2 E1: We're Baaaaaack!!!
Jan 17, 202417:59
E105: How many skipped workouts does it take to go backwards?
Sep 22, 202334:38
E104: Sciatica - What it is, what it does, and how TF do you get a handle on it?
Sep 15, 202338:49
E103: What to do when you've tried everything
Sep 08, 202335:25
E102: How much weight should you be lifting?
Sep 01, 202328:05
E101: Not weighing yourself? How do you know if your workout is "working?"
Aug 25, 202328:44
E100: Are you too busy to find joy?
Aug 11, 202324:54
E99: Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor - The One Thing I Want You to Keep in Mind
Aug 04, 202331:54
E98: Hoohas and Dingalings - How the Way You Speak About Your Body Affects Your Pelvic Floor Performance
Jul 28, 202325:50
E97: The Best Piece of Fitness Advice I Can Give Anyone...
Jul 21, 202333:50
E96: Seasoned With Salt - So Your MD Is Gatekeeping Pelvic Rehab; Now What?
Jul 14, 202332:22
E95: "Can I still work with my personal trainer if I'm having knee pain?"
Jun 30, 202334:24
E94: Keys to a Better Sex Life
Jun 23, 202329:34
E93: Will Joining a Gym Motivate You to Workout?
Jun 16, 202335:01
E92: When The "Jokes" We Tell Aren't That Funny
Jun 09, 202322:26
E91: Personal Trainer or a Physical Therapist - Who Should You See and When?
Jun 02, 202338:53
E90: Seasoned With Salt - The Internet Says I Don’t Like Women
May 26, 202334:48
E89: How Much Exercise Do You Need to Get In?

E89: How Much Exercise Do You Need to Get In?

According to the CDC recommendation, we should be getting 150 min of "moderate intensity" exercise + 2 strength training sessions in each week in order to be fit & healthy. But what if you're just starting out? What if you're recovering from an injury? What if you're newly postpartum? What if you're leaking (especially if you're leaking with exercise)? What if you can't carve out 7 days a week of exercise?

This episode breaks these guidelines down into more manageable parts to offer some new ways to start approaching your body and your exercise routine, especially if just reading this guideline alone has you like "I can't fit that into my life, so what's the point??"

Cuz there is more nuance to exercise than we're ever taught: and neglecting to acknowledge this is partly why we equate working out with punishment...which can actually INCREASE your leaking, pain, and decrease your overall fitness levels.

There is a better way!

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

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**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

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May 18, 202346:44
E88: Seasoned with Salt - Mother's Day Myths
May 12, 202338:23
E87: Are you checking in or checking out?
May 05, 202316:06
E86: All Things Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Mar 17, 202335:25
E85: Are You Eating Enough?

E85: Are You Eating Enough?

"Are you eating enough?"

This is a question I ask most private clients, regardless of the body standing in front of me. Oftentimes, our healthcare system/providers perpetuate this idea that larger bodies = eating more (or too many) calories. That is hardly ever the case in my experience.

In today's episode, we explore exactly WHY eating "enough" is imperative when you're looking to heal your body: and that goes for people of both smaller AND larger sizes. Without proper macro/micronutrients AND caloric intake, it'll be pretty difficult to overcome things like pain, incontinence, constipation, prolapse, etc if your body is not being fed the nutrients it needs.

"Health" goes way beyond burning more calories than you take in, no matter what size/shape your body is in.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

Grab the Beyond Kegels Mini Course Here (use code kegel30 for 30% off through 4/9): https://finallyfloored.thinkific.com/courses/finally-floored-foundations-beyond-kegels

Follow me on IG: dr.mel_pt

Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com

Work with me: www.yournewquest.com

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

Mar 10, 202342:05
E84: Are You Ever "Enough?"

E84: Are You Ever "Enough?"

Who would've guessed that Rihanna's Super Bowl performance would have brought so many women's health issues to the forefront (and hence finally help me flesh out this topic of being "enough," something that's been brewing in my brain for almost 4 months now).

The constant go-go-go coupled with societal expectations placed on women may have us feeling like we are running around constantly with no rest in sight. But it doesn't have to be that way. Today we are talking about why it might feel like you're never "enough" and how to finally come to the realization that you're exactly where you should be.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

The Finally Floored Winter Cohort Is Here! https://finallyfloored.thinkific.com/courses/finally-floored-2023-winter-cohort

Grab the Beyond Kegels Mini Course Here (use code kegel30 for 30% off through 1/29): https://finallyfloored.thinkific.com/courses/finally-floored-foundations-beyond-kegels

Follow me on IG: dr.mel_pt

Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com

Work with me: www.yournewquest.com

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

Feb 17, 202346:34
E83: "Dangerous" Exercises for Your Pelvic Floor
Feb 10, 202329:26
E82: Why You're Not Feeling Stronger In Your Workouts...and How to Fix That

E82: Why You're Not Feeling Stronger In Your Workouts...and How to Fix That

Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels when it comes to your workouts? Like, no matter how consistent you are, not matter how much you work, you just feel like you're never getting any stronger?

Back when I was a baby PT, if a new client came in and was a seasoned exerciser, I would want to poop myself because I thought that I couldn't teach them anything about exercise since they were already doing it. What I learned over the next 8 years, however, tells a different story.

Whether you're new to your exercise journey or have been working out for awhile, this episode is for you! We are talking all about the 4 reasons why you might be feeling less than "strong AF," despite your best workout efforts.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

The Finally Floored Winter Cohort Is Here! https://finallyfloored.thinkific.com/courses/finally-floored-2023-winter-cohort

Grab the Beyond Kegels Mini Course Here (use code kegel30 for 30% off through 1/29): https://finallyfloored.thinkific.com/courses/finally-floored-foundations-beyond-kegels

Follow me on IG: dr.mel_pt

Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com

Work with me: www.yournewquest.com

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

Jan 20, 202334:42
E81: Lifting Weights and the Pelvic Floor
Jan 06, 202333:28
E80: 5 Thoughts to Leave Behind in 2022 - Pelvic Floor Edition
Dec 30, 202242:55
E79: How Long Should You Workout?
Dec 23, 202226:03
E78: The #1 Thing I See Medical Doctors Get Wrong
Dec 16, 202243:19
E77: How Do You Know Who to Listen to for Diet & Exercise Advice?

E77: How Do You Know Who to Listen to for Diet & Exercise Advice?

Dec 09, 202238:31
E76: How Diet Culture Creeps Into Your Healthcare...and Keeps You Stuck

E76: How Diet Culture Creeps Into Your Healthcare...and Keeps You Stuck

I was scrolling through my IG wall the other day; the two things I post about most are the pelvic floor (cuz, duh!) and the absolute nonsense that is diet culture. I started thinking "here I am, a physical therapist, talking about the harms of diet culture; do people understand how closely this intertwines in traditional healthcare?" The answer is, I'm not really sure.

After working in traditional healthcare for 4 years, there was a lot of brokenness that needed to be fixed; I couldn't change the systems already in place, so I decided to build my own system. On the flip side, I've also escaped diet culture and feel like that move alone afforded me SO much more than I ever could dream: I'm finally a participant in my life and no longer use exercise as a form of punishment or to "undo" everything I eat. Both worlds collide SO often and there is so much bullshit in the health and wellness space that is engulfed in diet culture that I don't think most people recognize.

This episode talks all about how I approach work with my clients in ways that are SO incredibly different from what's offered in the traditional healthcare space, taking into account the harm that diet culture also provokes in these types of spaces. My goal with this episode is to get you to start thinking of how it might not be you that's the problem when it comes to your performance or pain, but maybe it's the system in which you're stuck.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

Sign up for the Finally Floored Waitlist Here! https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b1x9z9

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Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com

Work with me: www.yournewquest.com

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

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Dec 02, 202243:58
E75: 3 Mistakes You're Making In The Gym
Nov 18, 202231:30
E74: Confessions From the Mall Fitting Room

E74: Confessions From the Mall Fitting Room

This week, I ventured into one of the places I hate the most: the fitting room.

In the past, trips like these would send me into a spiral of striving to squeeze my body into the size I believed I "should" be, not being "successful" in doing so, then going down a spiral of self-loathing followed by shame followed by vowing to increase restriction in my diet and increase my workout efforts.

And guess what? It was anything but healthy.

Join me for story time today where we revisit what it's like shopping for a new holiday outfit when you're living a life ENTRENCHED in diet culture vs. what it's like to do so when you're healing yourself from that part of your life that just doesn't serve you, regardless of it being under the guise of "health." How can you get over those fitting room fiascos and instead use actual tools to assess your health and whether parts of it need to be addressed vs. just going on ANOTHER diet that has you striving to fit into a smaller size instead of actually improving your health?

Because I know how much life this thought process sucks out of you, especially around this time of year. And I want to ensure you never have to experience it again.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

Sign up for the Finally Floored Waitlist By Clicking Here!

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Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com

Work with me: www.yournewquest.com

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

Nov 11, 202241:59
E73: Feel Like Your Life Is On Hold Cuz You Can't Lose Weight?

E73: Feel Like Your Life Is On Hold Cuz You Can't Lose Weight?

"Once I lose 20 pounds, I'll go on that trip." How many of us create this compromise? That if we lose weight and reach a certain number on the scale, that THEN our life can really begin? How many times have we put off going on a life-changing trip, joining a gym, trying a new restaurant, buying a new outfit, all on this condition that IF we lose this arbitrary amount of pounds, that THAT will be when we can finally start living?

Sounds crazy, doesn't it? That we focus so much on some number we were told was this magical goal that will make all our dreams come true, so we basically put off our dreams in hopes of what? Fitting into a different size pant? See how awful this sounds?

What if we did things that weren't conditional on what the number on the scale reads? What if we gave ourselves permission to, GASP, live our damn lives and explore new things despite what we weigh? And, the hardest part, what if we actually realized we are still valuable human beings who deserve the best from life even if we NEVER lose those 20 pounds?

On today's episode, we are talking about all of this and more: so that you can finally stop living your life on the sidelines and actually start enjoying it. At any weight. At any size.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

Sign up for the Finally Floored Waitlist Here! https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b1x9z9

Follow me on IG: dr.mel_pt

Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com

Work with me: www.yournewquest.com

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

Nov 04, 202238:53
E72: Combating “Bad” Diet and Exercise Days
Oct 28, 202242:03
E71: WTF Does a Pelvic Floor Exam Look Like?

E71: WTF Does a Pelvic Floor Exam Look Like?

Someone sent me a post from a very large social media account, spreading all kinds of misinformation about what pelvic rehab professionals do. No, we don't "finger" people. No, we don't have your legs up in the air. Not only was I upset that messaging like this deters new professionals from entering a field where we need more clinicians, but it also may be deterring people like YOU from seeking out help: because WTF actually goes on when you come to someone like me for issues like leaking, pain with sex, feeling like you have to pee all the time, prolapse, etc etc?

In today's episode, I'm diving deep into what my exams look like when we are trying to figure out how your pelvic floor is performing AND how it performs as you use the rest of your body. You'll see this is way different than what you get at the gyno: we literally look at your entire body, from head to toes, and try to piece together the puzzle that is pelvic floor conditioning. I go over how I work both virtually and in person, so that you know exactly what to expect and why I do things the way I do them.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

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**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

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Oct 21, 202244:02
E70: Myth of the Week: Pelvic Floor Issues Only Happen In Pregnant/Postpartum Peeps

E70: Myth of the Week: Pelvic Floor Issues Only Happen In Pregnant/Postpartum Peeps

I'll often have someone reach out after following me for YEARS, finally asking whether working on their pelvic is "weird" because they're young or have never been pregnant. It's so dismissive that we've been led to believe that we are freaks for experiencing leaking, pain with penetration, pelvic pain, pressure in our pelvis, or back/hip pain that never goes away despite our imaging being "normal." The truth is, everyone who pees, poops, and farts has a pelvic floor, regardless of age or birth history (or lack thereof). Over time, our bodies learn ways to move and operate and once those patterns become familiar, even though they might not be the most efficient ways of working, it's difficult to come out of them on our own: and many times, these compensations affect your pelvic floor, causing it to not be as strong as you'd like it to be.

In this episode, we break down the trash belief that only pregnant and postpartum people would benefit from working their pelvic floor, and that you have to be a certain age or have a certain life experience in order to experience pelvic floor dysfunction.

Cuz that ain't how it works.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

Sign up for the Finally Floored Waitlist Here! https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b1x9z9

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Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com

Work with me: www.yournewquest.com

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

Oct 14, 202238:22
E69: Is Diet Culture Keeping You Sick?
Oct 07, 202224:21
E68: Your Relationship With Exercise May Be What's Holding You Back

E68: Your Relationship With Exercise May Be What's Holding You Back

How many of us think of exercise as a way to get/stay "healthy," ie lose weight?

What if I told you we are going about it all wrong?

The reality is, if you're checking out and just going through the motions of a workout without actually paying attention to what's happening in your body, THIS is when we may start to see things like increased risk of leaking, prolapse, and overall injury. In today's episode, we are talking all about how our goal of getting smaller might actually be a hindering our ability to actually get healthy when it comes to exercise. How diet culture has conditioned us to believe that burning the most calories, sweating the most, and being the most sore is indicative of a "good" and worthwhile workout. And how we can better fuel our bodies with movement instead of forcing ourselves through something we view as a punishment.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

Join Us Inside the Finally Floored Fall 2022 Cohort: https://bit.ly/FF_Fall-22

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Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com

Work with me: www.yournewquest.com

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

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Sep 12, 202233:07
E67: The Exercise You're NOT Doing That Prevents Pelvic Floor Woes

E67: The Exercise You're NOT Doing That Prevents Pelvic Floor Woes

Women are so afraid of lifting heavy shit for reasons that are all untrue, still feeding into the idea that...⁣

  • You're gonna get bulky (you won't).⁣
  • It's dangerous (it's not).⁣
  • You don't have the strength to do it (you do).⁣
  • And, my personal favorite myth (and the entire reason why I created 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝): lifting weights causes things like prolapse and leaking and :insert all pelvic floor stuff here:.⁣

Today's episode uncovers all the TRUTHS about how lifting heavier loads actually helps prevent things like back pain, leaking, and prolapse (among other things) and why it's being demonized in a variety of settings.

Whether you're brand new to lifting or have taken a few laps around the barbell block, 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 will teach you how to navigate heavier loads to create less stress and strain on your pelvic floor, building (literally) total body strength from the floor up.⁣ Cuz, whether you realize it or not, you're lifting every fucking day of your life (think about it).⁣ ⁣ If you've heard (and fed into) any of the myths above, I want to see you inside the fall cohort!

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

Join Us Inside the Finally Floored Fall 2022 Cohort: https://bit.ly/FF_Fall-22

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Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com

Work with me: www.yournewquest.com

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

Sep 05, 202233:37
E66: Are You Selfish ENOUGH?

E66: Are You Selfish ENOUGH?

I went on a trip recently and you know that whole spiel they do with the oxygen masks on a plane? The one where they tell you to put your child's mask on before your own? Well, that got me thinking: why are we always putting others' masks on before our own?

The truth is, if you're not filling your tank physically, mentally, and emotionally, burnout, stress, and injury risk go on the rise. Yet, we still continue these types of behaviors and wonder why we feel so damn unfulfilled. My recent 2-month hiatus from the podcast had me feeling all types of shame; I labeled myself "lazy," I told myself I was a terrible caregiver: and then I was like "how is this way of thinking helping anyone, let alone myself?"

Today's return to the podcast world talks all about what it's like to give yourself some grace, prioritize things in ways that fit into YOUR life (cuz we don't all have the same 24 hrs), and how to start thinking about constructive ways that being selfish actually pays off.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

Waitlist for the Finally Floored Fall 2022 Cohort:https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b1x9z9

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Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com

Work with me: www.yournewquest.com

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

Aug 29, 202221:00
E65: Rethinking Our Relationships

E65: Rethinking Our Relationships

When you hear the word "relationship," what do you think of?

In many cases, we automatically think of our significant others, our romantic partners: but is that all? Granted, these people are so prominent in our lives because, most likely, we share SO much of our life experiences with them. But what if we started thinking about other relationships that touch our lives and add quality and purpose to them? Relationships that may add more stresses than we can handle. That may take more energy than we anticipate. Relationships that we need to look at and think about how to set healthy boundaries around so that we can build the lives that we so deserve?

In today's episode, we are talking about how our relationships with friends, food, exercise, and ourselves are some of the most important ones to forge, but often go overlooked and their importance under-appreciated: yet they affect us (and, namely, our health) in SO many different ways.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

Waitlist for the Finally Floored Fall 2022 Cohort: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b1x9z9

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Send me an email: mcioffidpt@newquestpt.com

Work with me: www.yournewquest.com

**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

Theme music courtesy of Grace Mesa, “Like We Do”

Jun 24, 202246:59
E64: Are you using exercise as your "therapy?"

E64: Are you using exercise as your "therapy?"

Shoving your feelings down and "getting your therapy" by forcing yourself through a hard workout is the complete OPPOSITE of health. When trainers, physical therapists, etc are advising you to "get over it" for an hour so you can get your exercise session in, they are actually causing more harm than you (or even they) might realize.⁣

Health and performance are multifaceted: your physical performance is SO closely tied to mental and emotional health. So if your nervous system is jacked up because the world has literally been on fire for the last 2 years and you feel like you can't catch a break, shoving your feelings down for an hour to get your workout on WILL NOT BENEFIT YOU. This is where potential injury, exacerbated pain, and leaking can all creep up.⁣

And for a nervous system that can't calm down, this also increases your risk for stroke, high blood pressure, heart attack, etc.⁣

Today we are talking all about how mental and emotional health play into your physical health, and why you should be paying attention to yourself as an entire damn human instead of just focusing on shoving your feeling down to get your workout in.

Healthcare is a difficult territory for women to navigate, as many of us are left feeling dismissed and unheard, our concerns being chalked up to being a "crazy woman" who just needs to lose weight (BARF). That shit ends here and now. Today, we take back our health and speak up: because no one else is gonna do it for us.

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**Information presented in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes only**

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