The Body Nerd Show

Knee pain is a drag - but just because it's common doesn't mean it's normal.

My first experience with knee pain was on the varsity soccer team in high school, but I don't worry about my knees anymore…

Just because something shows up on a scan or a doctor has told you that you have "grade 4 XYZ" does not mean you're destined for a life of pain.

Today I'm sitting down with physical therapist Dr. Tra…

There are a few very deliberate things I do on a regular basis to create (and conserve) my energy.

And even with that - the last 18+ months have me feeling exhausted!

So today’s episode will help you…

Got heel pain? Achilles tendinitis usually resolves in a few weeks on its own - but what do you do when it lingers?

While I’ve never been lucky enough to deal with Achilles tendinitis personally, I h…

Your core and breathing muscles are one and the same - and after you’ve had back pain or a torso injury, relearning to use them properly is key.

Pregnancy, abdominal surgery, and that time you threw …

If you're waking up with pain, tension, or soreness - it's time to talk about your sleep setup.

Stress while you're sleeping can be more than just mental - sometimes the actual position you're in can…

The human body is resilient and adaptable - and you have way more control over it than you think!

Hands down - the best way to figure out what works for you is to experiment and see what happens - an…

Back pain sucks - but what differentiates generic back pain from a pinched nerve? And should your treatment plan change if it is one or the other?

If you’ve ever had back pain or just want to keep yo…

Intermittent fasting is all the rage right now - but does that mean that fasted workouts are for everyone?

I'll let you in on a little secret - even when the science says that something might be fant…

One of my main goals with this show is to give you the knowledge you need to be able to separate fact from fiction. So I’m really grateful that my friend, and doctor of physical therapy, Dr. Sarah Co…

Routines are amazing. But sticking to a routine requires the rest of your life to stay exactly the same (which it never does). 

Anytime a routine has to take a back seat because of schedule changes, …

Based on the number of facial product ads I see in my feed, I know I’m not the only one watching people massage, pull, rub, and roll their face. 

And after a lifetime of being told not to touch my fa…

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m totally addicted to my phone. 

And while I have all the screen timer locks that literally lock me out of apps when I’ve spent too much time on them - I was really …

Hangriness is no joke - and I wanted to know more about what was actually going on physiologically. Is it really an excuse for getting irritated with my husband or would better timed snacks solve the…

Does what you do in the gym have an impact on how you feel for the rest of your day too (and could that be optimized by syncing it with your cycle)? 

For the last 6 months, I’ve been programming a sp…

If something hurts - should you stretch it? Or do mobility? 

I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve seen someone ask for recommendations on the internet for an injury and 90% of the respo…

When it comes to anxiety and stress - Is the only option to learn to live with it? 

On today’s show, I’m chatting with Dr. Giancarlo Licata of Vital Head and Spinal Care - one of the top neurofeedbac…

Whenever I feel like I can barely keep my head above water, the first thing that gets dropped is my workouts. Which then only fuels the overwhelm because I move for my mental health. 

It’s a double e…

Should you eat before you workout? Maybe you’ve heard that working out on an empty stomach is the worst thing you could do for your performance. 

Or maybe you’ve heard that fasting is the BEST - and …

I gave up coffee and have zero regrets. ☕️ Drinking coffee was not just a morning ritual for me, but every system in my body depended on it, even when it was causing a problem. But after laying in be…