EP185 Trauma Informed Weightlifting The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

Trauma affects anything we do in life, including our fitness activities. And we’ve all experienced some sort of trauma, even if we don’t necessarily recognize or acknowledge it. What does that have to do with weightlifting, though?

In today’s episode, TTSL coach Isley joins the podcast to talk about a recent course she took in trauma-informed weightlifting. She explains how she’s using this information as a trauma-informed coach and why that’s important. Listen to the episode to hear what Isley has to say about trauma responses, interceptive awareness, and trauma-informed cueing.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:


Trauma-informed care
A lack of trust in your body
Failing and facing your fears
Trauma responses, including lesser-known responses
Interceptive awareness
How Isley is better as a trauma-informed coach
Trauma-informed cueing
Window of tolerance
Building trust in your plan
Why someone with trauma might want to include weightlifting in their fitness routine

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