Join Dr. Shawna Berk, DPT as she shares the lessons she has learned from being a practitioner and a patient in the holistic health world. Through sharing her pe...
Helene Sula, author, blogger, and long distance walker, joins Dr.Shawna on today's episode. Helene shares her experiences of preparing and completing the Cotswold Way walk in England, a 130 mile-trail that she hiked solo in 10 days during October '24. She talks about how preparing for this walk not only changed her physically, but also challenged the way she viewed her time. As a content creator and owner of her own business, she felt like she could never take time away from her business. During her training, which included taking 4-6 hour walks several times a week, she realised how beneficial it was for her to take a step away from work and to reconnect with herself. This episode is PART II of a series on long walks. Be sure to check out last week's episode with Helene's husband, Michael Sula, as he discusses the exercise program he created for Helene to walk the Cotswold Way. Want to hear more from Helene, check out her blog, see her adventures in real time on Instagram at @heleneinbetween, or read her book. She also created a paid guide of the Cotswold Way, which can be purchased here.
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Episode 23: Long Walks PART I with Michael Sula
Michael Sula, M.S. in Exercise Physiology, joins Dr. Shawna on today's episode in a two-part series on long walks.In PART I Michael discusses the 4 month training program he created for his wife, Helene Sula (who will be interviewed in PART II), to walk the approximately 100 mile Cotswold Way trail in 10 days in Fall '24. They have generously shared the training program which can be found for free here and additionally includes suggestions for gear, cross training, and rest days.Michael also discusses the history of modern exercise in America started by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, the benefits of exercise testing, and how to find an exercise plan to meet your fitness goals. Interested in performing exercise tests to see what your baseline is, check out this article for some examples of simple tests you can perform on your own.Want to know more about Michael & Helene's travel adventures, follow along on their blog and Instagram, @heleneinbetween.
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Episode 22: Pelvic Wellness 101 with Dr. Holly Horikawa
Dr. Holly Horikawa PT, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy), CLT (Certified Lymphedema Therapist) joins Dr. Shawna on this episode to talk about pelvic wellness from a lifespan perspective. Dr. Holly is a pelvic floor physical therapist with 20 years experience treating male and female pelvic disorders.
This conversation touches on topics that most people find too taboo to discuss- bowel & bladder function, female hormonal changes, and pressure management (AKA leaking with sneezing and coughing).
If you want to work with Dr. Holly, click the link to her clinic, Lokahi Physical Therapy , in Huntington Beach, CA or connect with her on Instagram, @lokahipt.
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Episode 21: Travel Tips with Matt & Gigi Kelley
Matt & Gigi Kelley join Dr. Shawna on this week's podcast to talk all things travel. They discuss the order in which they plan a trip, cycling vacations in Europe, and packing tips.
Below are some of Matt & Gigi's favorite things they use when traveling (not sponsored):
-Jeans
-Pants
-Purse
-Foldable backpack
Happy Traveling!
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Episode 20: Qigong for Stress Relief with Charmaine Horn
Charmaine Horn, a Qigong teacher and Stress Relief Expert, joins Dr. Shawna on today's podcast to talk about the practice of Qigong for stress relief. Charmaine shares how practicing Qigong has changed her relationship with stress, strength training, and how she relates to others.
If you are interested in learning more about Qigong, Charmaine recommends reading these two books:
-The Way of Qigong by Kenneth S. Cohen
-The Healer Within by Roger Jahnke
Interested in practicing Qigong with Charmaine? You can connect with her on Instagram @oasisqigong (which has a link to her website and YouTube) or her website, oasisqigong.com.
Join Dr. Shawna Berk, DPT as she shares the lessons she has learned from being a practitioner and a patient in the holistic health world. Through sharing her personal experiences gleaned from experiencing a traumatic brain and spinal injury on the precipice of starting graduate school, you'll hear what to do and what to skip to optimize your health, wellness, and vitality.
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