Movement is Medicine

Recharge, LLC
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In order to live a healthy life, you have to know what healthy means for you. Movement is Medicine (MiM) Podcast aims to help guide your path to healthy. Recorded at RECHARGE in Howard County MD, MiM integrates physical therapist's clinical expertise with unique fitness focused perspective. Hosted by: Dr. Gene Shirokobrod Dr. Meghan Wieser Dr. Michelle Komrower

  1. 4D AGO

    Stop Blaming Age: You CAN Age on Your Terms

    Getting older is unavoidable. Falling apart because of it is not. In this episode, Dr. Gene, Dr. Meghan, and Dr. Michelle take aim at one of the most common and damaging narratives in health: the idea that pain, weakness, stiffness, and decline are just "part of getting older." They break down why age itself is often not the real problem — and why inflammation, inactivity, isolation, fear, and loss of control usually have a lot more to do with how people actually feel. The conversation gets into what really protects people as they age: strength, power, community, and a reason to keep showing up. They talk about exercise as a retirement account for your future self, why power disappears faster than people realize, and how quickly life shrinks when fear starts making decisions for you. They also hit the mindset piece hard — how people hand their agency over to the calendar, stop asking what they can influence, and quietly accept a version of aging that is far worse than it needs to be.  This one is part wake-up call, part permission slip, and part reminder that training is not about aesthetics forever — it's about protecting your ability to live the kind of life you still want decades from now.   Explore RECHARGE: www.rechargexfit.com

    48 min

  2. MAR 4

    Work Is a Health Intervention (Whether You Like It or Not)

    In this episode, Gene, Meghan, and Michelle pull on a thread that shows up in the clinic constantly: work stress that quietly turns into pain, fatigue, and "mystery symptoms." The conversation starts with a deceptively simple question—why do you go to work?—and quickly turns into a bigger truth: most of your life happens on the clock, so your health can't avoid being affected by what happens there. They unpack how people often confuse stress with anxiety ("I'm not anxious, so I'm not stressed"), why numbness and detachment can be stress signals too, and how chronic workload pressure lowers your threshold until the smallest "final straw" triggers pain. You'll also hear a sharp take on "outlets": when coping strategies become a survival requirement rather than a healthy choice—and why building inlets (journaling, therapy, reflection, regulation practices) is the missing counterpart.  The episode weaves in purpose science, America's relationship with work, the reality of golden handcuffs, and a practical reframing: money can buy freedom, but it can't replace meaning. The goal isn't to quit your job and move to an island (although… coconuts). It's to build awareness, reclaim a little control, and stop letting your workday silently write your health story.  Explore Recharge: www.rechargexfit.com

    42 min

  3. FEB 18

    Rebuilding a Broken System

    In this episode, Gene, Meghan, and Michelle debrief the American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) — where Gene presented. From there, the conversation turns into something bigger: a blunt look at how modern healthcare became an opaque, transaction-heavy system where patients don't know costs up front and clinicians are squeezed by productivity demands. The hosts unpack why physical therapy burnout is so common, how student debt traps good clinicians in bad models, and why "more volume" often means less actual care.  Finally, they explain the Recharge philosophy as a direct response to that reality: build long-term relationships, remove as many transactions as possible, and create a community where movement is sustainable, honest, and often fun.  Explore Recharge: www.rechargexfit.com

    44 min

  4. FEB 11

    A Big Announcement...NOT for the Squeamish

    There's a big moment at the top of this episode… but we're not spoiling it here. What we can tell you: the conversation that follows is one of the most practical breakdowns we've had on breathing, pain, stress physiology, and women's health.   Explore Recharge www.rechargexfit.com

    42 min

  5. FEB 4

    Cortisol Isn't the Villain: Women, Lifting, and the Truth About Stress

    It's a two-host episode (no referee!), and Gene and Megan go straight at one of the most common pieces of bad advice women still get: "Your cortisol is high… you should stop working out." They break down why cortisol is supposed to fluctuate, why strength training creates a healthy temporary spike, and how lifting actually improves the systems that help cortisol  They also hit the hard truth that makes strength training non-negotiable: after 30, women tend to lose muscle mass over time and bone density can decline each year—unless you load the system and give it a reason to adapt. The episode lays out simple best practices: consistency, progressive overload, training with enough intensity to create change, and not confusing "a lot of sweating" with "the right stimulus." If you've been told to back off lifting because of stress hormones—or you're stuck in the "cardio-only" loop because you're afraid of getting bulky—this is your reset button (and your permission slip). Subscribe to get the latest dose of Movement is Medicine! Explore Recharge: www.rechargexfit.com

    34 min

  6. JAN 28

    The January Boomerang: Why You Feel Stuck

    Ever feel like you held it together through December… and then January quietly body-slammed you? In this shorter episode, the Movement Is Medicine crew breaks down the "boomerang season": the post-holiday crash where routines normalize, adrenaline drops, and a lot of people start feeling tired, irritable, unmotivated, or strangely "flat."  They unpack how stress shows up even when you don't feel anxious, why winter overstimulation and lack of nature-time can amplify the slump, and how men and women often miss stress in different ways (either not acknowledging it or acknowledging it without changing anything) The takeaway is refreshingly simple: name what's happening, then commit to small, low-friction actions that pull you forward—like keeping plans you're tempted to cancel, creating a tiny routine reset, and building momentum one "easy win" at a time. If you've been wanting to curl up under a blanket and disappear until spring… congrats. You're human. This episode helps you climb out anyway.  Subscribe for more health and fitness content! Explore Recharge: www.rechargexfit.com

    20 min

  7. JAN 14

    Nutrition Without the Noise: Habits, Not Hacks w/ Dietician Becky Ramsing

    Following last week's GLP-1 conversation, the Movement Is Medicine crew sits down with Becky Ramsing, registered dietitian and public health expert at Johns Hopkins, to talk about nutrition in a way that actually fits real life. Instead of chasing perfect meal plans, Becky explains why dietary patterns matter more than extremes—and why food decisions are shaped by culture, emotions, access, and the environment we eat in.  You'll hear practical strategies for making change without the all-or-nothing spiral: choosing small "next steps," building habits through repetition, and using your environment to make healthier choices easier (without relying on willpower as your full-time job). The group also tackles common myths—carbs aren't villains, sugar isn't a superdrug, and most people don't need protein in every beverage—while making a strong case for basics like whole grains, fruits/vegetables, and fiber.  If you've ever felt overwhelmed by nutrition advice, this episode gives you a calmer, smarter framework—and a few laughs along the way (including a serious debate about the "correct" chocolate chip cookie).  Subscribe to get your regular health RECHARGE! Explore Recharge: www.rechargexfit.com

    59 min

  8. JAN 7

    GLP-1 & the Proven, Sustainable Way to Lose Weight w/ Dr. Spencer Nadolsky

    Dr. Spencer Nadolsky joins the podcast to cut through weight-loss hype. We cover GLP-1 meds, calorie realities, visceral vs. other fat, telemedicine models, and how evidence + high-touch care beat the latest fad. Practical, clear, and candid. Interested in working Dr. Nadolsky's Company Vineyard to lose weight safely and effectively? Go to: https://joinvineyard.com/join/recharge/

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In order to live a healthy life, you have to know what healthy means for you. Movement is Medicine (MiM) Podcast aims to help guide your path to healthy. Recorded at RECHARGE in Howard County MD, MiM integrates physical therapist's clinical expertise with unique fitness focused perspective. Hosted by: Dr. Gene Shirokobrod Dr. Meghan Wieser Dr. Michelle Komrower

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  • Creator
    Recharge, LLC
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Recharge, LLC
  • Show Website
    Movement is Medicine