Ep. 35 How to Cultivate a Healthy Relationship with Your Body and Learn to Trust It with Dr. Sarah Leong-Lopes, DPT

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sarah Leong-Lopes. Dr. Sarah Leong-Lopes is a licensed physical therapist, wellness consultant, host of Pickleball Physio podcast, and owner of PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness, PC. Sarah teaches pickleball athletes who strive to play more games how to elevate their performance and fully recover from injuries. She understands that every phase of life has something to offer, and approaches healing and aging holistically and intersectionally to optimize each transition. Through her Phase Well, Play More method, athletes are empowered through simple steps to tune in to their bodies, utilize their resources, and draw from their communities to play confidently and fully alive. (00:46) Sarah's Story: discovering her purpose and mission (06:03) Sarah's self-care routine (10:33) Adjusting to the different phases in your life (12:25) How stress impacts health and prioritizing yourself (16:50) Cultivating a better relationship with yourself and connecting the mind and body (23:08) Priming your system for movement (25:27) Understanding a routine that serves you and giving yourself permission to do what you enjoy rather than feeling like you need to do it (28:05) Creating an environment of safety to cultivate growth (38:55) How to connect with Sarah Connect with Sarah! https://www.connectwithphase.com Connect with Kelly: https://www.optimalyouhealthandwellness.com https://www.instagram.com/drkellykessler https://www.facebook.com/drkellykessler https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewiring-health/id1627787362 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9sSX4En_HhFC6FAraXfiww