Jess Mather: Live Rehabited

Welcome to the Strength Connection!Jess Mather is an internationally-recognized strength and rehab professional who helps others be in their bodies with less limitation, pain, fear or insecurity. With over 13 years of experience supporting thousands of individuals from 9 to over 99, she has repeatedly witnessed the body's incredible ability to adapt, strengthen and heal regardless of circumstance. Jess has spent the last 10 years in her telehealth practice helping clients across over a dozen countries through private coaching, courses and group programs.In addition, Jess is an accredited educational provider to teach doctors, therapists, and other health professionals how to effectively work with complex chronic pain, trauma, and stress. She is the founder and lead instructor with the Chronic Pain & Trauma Curriculum.Check out more from Jess at:https://www.facebook.com/jess.mather.75InstagramFeminine Strength PodcastChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility01:07 Jess Mather's Journey into Fitness and Therapy03:06 Early Movement as Therapy and Self-Discovery05:21 Transformative Experiences with Physical Therapy and Nutrition10:07 Shift in Women's Fitness and Lifting Culture11:58 Physical and Mental Benefits of Strength Training14:57 Strength as a Source of Empowerment and Grounding19:32 Path from Strength Practitioner to Coach27:09 Working with Trauma and Chronic Pain33:47 Understanding Trauma-Informed Care in Physical Training41:38 Nervous System Regulation and Trauma Healing Techniques44:03 Strength Training for Nervous System Regulation46:38 External Orientation and Body Awareness Practices50:03 Simple Mindfulness and Body Scanning Exercises51:40 Practical Approaches to Technique and Self-Listening52:41 Closing Remarks and Follow-up Resources