The Strength Connection 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.75
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility
01:07 Jess Mather's Journey into Fitness and Therapy
03:06 Early Movement as Therapy and Self-Discovery
05:21 Transformative Experiences with Physical Therapy and Nutrition
10:07 Shift in Women's Fitness and Lifting Culture
11:58 Physical and Mental Benefits of Strength Training
14:57 Strength as a Source of Empowerment and Grounding
19:32 Path from Strength Practitioner to Coach
27:09 Working with Trauma and Chronic Pain
33:47 Understanding Trauma-Informed Care in Physical Training
41:38 Nervous System Regulation and Trauma Healing Techniques
44:03 Strength Training for Nervous System Regulation
46:38 External Orientation and Body Awareness Practices
50:03 Simple Mindfulness and Body Scanning Exercises
51:40 Practical Approaches to Technique and Self-Listening
52:41 Closing Remarks and Follow-up Resources