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.

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Feminine Strength Podcast

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