Eps 408: How to Stay Strong and Pain-Free as You Age with Eileen Kopsaftis

If you’ve been brushing off the aches and stiffness as “just aging”… pause and listen to this.I’m joined by Eileen Kopsaftis, a chronic pain and movement expert with over 30 years of experience helping people get out of pain and move well again. We talk about why muscle loss isn’t actually about age, why your pain might not be coming from where you feel it, and how most workouts are training your body in ways that don’t translate to real life. Tune in! there’s a good chance your body will make more sense after this.Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Midlife pain feels normal03:16 – Why she chose this work06:23 – Discovering authentic movement08:56 – Aging decline is a myth13:00 – Why chronic pain happens15:21 – Why workouts cause pain18:17 – Better way to train20:10 – Real life movement matters23:24 – Bodybuilding vs real strength24:41 – Finding pain culprits25:49 – Knee pain real cause27:46 – Low back explained simply29:55 – Three planes of movement31:22 – Three main culprit areas33:25 – How to fix root cause34:43 – Hidden body imbalances35:55 – Seven pillars for longevity38:44 – Nutrition without overwhelm40:51 – What aging culprits covers43:35 – Frozen shoulder myths46:08 – Simple daily movement habitsConnect with Eileen Kopsaftis:YouTube:Facebook:Website: Book: https://painculprits.com/ https://agingculprits.com/Free Gift (Move Without Pain Private Club): https://mwpprivateclub.com/free-membership/🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthroughConnect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - Spotify - YouTube