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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 53 MIN

Why Exercise Makes You Feel Worse (Not Better)

from Empowered Plates Empowered Lives · host Jovonnie Ford

Why does exercise make some women feel worse instead of better?If workouts leave you exhausted, inflamed, in pain, or emotionally defeated, this episode will completely change the way you think about movement and healing.In this episode, Healthy Habits & Lifestyle Coach Jovonnie sits down with aerial yoga teacher Jo Stewart to explore why traditional fitness approaches often fail women dealing with chronic pain, burnout, fatigue, pelvic pain, and nervous system overload.We discuss: • Why movement should feel supportive, not punishing • How stress and burnout change the way your body responds to exercise • Why women with chronic pain often avoid movement • The surprising nervous system benefits of aerial yoga • How safe movement helps rebuild trust with your bodyIf you’ve been forcing yourself through workouts while your body keeps screaming for relief, this conversation will help you understand what your body actually needs.Hosted by Jovonnie, Healthy Habits & Lifestyle Coach helping women who are tired of pushing through pelvic pain finally understand what their bodies are trying to tell them before they lose more years accepting pain as ‘normal’.Connect with Aerial Yoga Teacher Jo Steward at Garden of Yoga https://gardenofyoga.com.au/ and https://www.instagram.com/gardenofyoga/  This episode is brought to you by Forward Vibrations — the movement helping women with pelvic pain and fatigue reset the lifestyle habits fueling inflammation, so they can finally stop pushing through pain and start feeling vibrant again.If you’re ready to stop guessing what’s helping or hurting your body, start with these three steps to take your healing into your own hands:Step 1: Find Your Hidden DisruptorsTake the free Spot Your Trigger Quiz and discover what’s really fueling your inflammation and fatigue. It only takes 2 minutes!👉🏾 https://bit.ly/SpotTriggerQuiz  Step 2: Spot & ResetDownload your free Lifestyle Disruptors Guide: 15 Hidden Triggers Fueling Your Inflammation — and How to Spot Them. Learn the patterns keeping you stuck and the simple shifts that lead to real relief.👉🏾 https://bit.ly/48AnDqn Step 3: Get Personalized SupportBook your Healing Vibe Breakthrough Session ($47) to uncover the top 3 disruptors holding you back and build a plan to heal naturally.👉🏾 https://bit.ly/sessionbooked  Healing✌🏾ibes: Upgrade Your NutritionGrab the Plant-Based Alternatives Guide — your go-to resource for anti-inflammatory swaps, hormone-loving recipes, and healing juices.👉🏾 https://bit.ly/43pdEUpWhere your habits, health, and healing finally align.#PelvicPain #ChronicFatigue #BurnoutRecovery #InflammationHealing #GentleMovement #NervousSystemHealing #WomensHealth #WellnessWithJovonnie #EmpoweredPlatesEmpoweredLivesPodcast #ForwardVibrations

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