How Lifting Weights Can Heal Your Trauma with Laura Khoudari

Update: 2023-11-20

Description

In today's episode with Laura Khoudari, you’ll hear us take a deep dive into:

The power of trauma-informed personal training
Healing trauma through movement
The power of embodied movement
Somatic experiences in trauma therapy
The importance of boundaries in trauma-informed personal training
The true benefits of exercise and movement
Lifting as medicine

Laura is a personal trainer specializing in helping people struggling with trauma and PTSD. Her professional journey derives from her path to recovery. During the winter of 2014-2015, Laura designed an innovative and holistic approach to complement her PTSD treatment, which combines talk therapy, bodywork, strength training, and mindfulness practices. Laura is also the author of "Lifting Heavy Things," where she shares insights and strategies for healing through physical strength and resilience.

Guest Details:

Laura Khoudari’s Website
Laura Khoudari on LinkedIn
Laura Khoudari on Instagram
Laura Khoudari on Medium
Laura Khoudari’s Workshops
Lifting Heavy Things Book

Rupa Health Details:

Rupa Health's Website
Rupa Health on LinkedIn
Rupa Health on Instagram
Rupa Health on Tik Tok
Rupa Health on YouTube
Rupa Health Reference Guide
Rupa Health Magazine
Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website
Dr. Kate Kresge on LinkedIn
Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast
Dr. Kate Kresge on Instagram
Dr. Kate Kresge on Twitter
Dr. Kate Kresge on Youtube

Timestamps

02:12 - The journey of a trauma-informed personal trainer

06:04 - Finding safety and healing in lifting heavy things

10:50 - Somatic experience in trauma therapy

19:58 - Lifting emotional burdens

22:02 - Understanding and expanding your window of tolerance

29:51 - Empowerment through movement

39:19 - Movement beyond aesthetics

43:44 - Debunking strength training myths

48:35 - Connecting to strength

50:55 - Finding the right therapist and trainer

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