Joining me on the pod today is with the fabulous Dr. Lisa Folden. . She is a licensed physical therapist, mom-focused health coach, and the owner of Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC.
Dr. Lisa shares with us how she got started in Physical Therapy, why she chose a weight-neutral approach to health, common misconceptions regarding fitness and body size, and some of the lessons she has learned along the way. We also talk about practical and easy steps you can take if you seek a healthier lifestyle.
As a body-positive women’s health expert and health at every size (HAES) ambassador, Dr. Folden assists women seeking a healthier lifestyle by guiding their wellness choices through organization, planning strategies, and holistic goal setting. Dr. Folden is a mom of three, published author, and speaker who understands the complex needs of the busy modern woman. Therefore, she considers helping busy moms find their ‘healthy’ one of her top priorities.
Dr. Lisa is a regular contributor to articles on physical therapy, health, wellness, self-care, motherhood, body positivity, and pregnancy and has had the distinct honor of being featured in Oprah Magazine, Shape Magazine, Livestrong, Bustle, and several other publications. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists, the Association of Size Diversity & Health, The Know Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and serves as an expert panelist for H.E.R. Health Collective (2021-2022)
Listen in to learn more:
- Does weight determine someone’s physical health, and why are there such mainstream misconceptions around this?
- Dr. Lisa offers ideas on how to do health-promoting activities when physical activity is uncomfortable or even painful in a larger body.
- How can someone regain that trust with their own body to move in ways that feel good rather than rely on external pressures or standards?
- Plus much more, including the MOST IMPORTANT tip for maintaining “physical fitness” throughout our life
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Connect with Dr. Lisa
- Website: https://www.healthyphit.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyPhit
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyphit/
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