Strength Training for Healing with Rachel Robertson

Ep 47: this episode we learn about how strength training can help us to heal, from Rachel Robertson, a Mindful Movement Mentor, Kinesiologist, and founder of Return to Form. With years of expertise in human kinetics and functional anatomy, Rachel has dedicated her career to transforming movement into a source of strength, confidence, and self-expression.Rachel’s approach fuses the science of kinesiology with the artistry of Pilates, empowering people to move with confidence and feel truly safe in their bodies. Her philosophy blends evidence-based practice with intuitive movement, redefining how we build resilience, facilitate healing, and cultivate long-term well-being.In this conversation, we’ll explore how to rebuild trust in your body after injury. Rachel shares practical strategies for intentional movement and insights into the mind-body connection, We also hear the touching details of Rachel’s own personal journey—how her experiences led her to help others heal and reclaim their confidence through movement. Whether you’re recovering from injury, supporting someone on their healing path, or simply seeking a deeper understanding why strength training is so powerful, this episode covers shifting from fear and uncertainty to strength and confidence through mindful movement.Link to a free resource for listeners from Rachel below.The Store Cupboard Staple for this episode is mighty mung beans!ResourcesRachel's website and social links• Website: https://returntoform.ca/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/returntoformkinesiology/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReturntoFormKinesiologyPilateshttps://tenochtitlan.omeka.net/exhibits/show/zongzi/mung-beanshttps://elifesciences.org/articles/85725https://medcraveonline.com/JHAAS/agronomic-historical-and-socio-economic-dimensions-of-mung-bean-vigna-radiata-l-wilczek.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2023-06-unraveling-historic-journey-mung-bean.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/plant/mung-beanhttps://insanelygoodrecipes.com/17-mung-bean-recipes/The Encylopaedia of Healing Foods by Dr Michael Murray, Dr Joseph Pizzorno with Lara Pizzorno MA, LMTMusic composed by cascreativearts, copyright Lyn Sharkey Nutrition. Lyn's website www.lynsharkeynutrition.ieFree Resource for ListenersTitle: Online Mat ClassesDescription: A mat Pilates playlist of workouts for building inner and outer strength.Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHLQU2Z6w_-C3FyRf7d9yi8wb3d5tdI5L&si=bBZcL2VJTtCwhVQa