125 episodes

The Active Atlanta Podcast highlights people in the health & wellness community in the Atlanta area and shares their message about how people can continue to live high performance, pain-free lives.

The Active Atlanta Podcast Jacob Swart, PT, DPT, CSCS

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

The Active Atlanta Podcast highlights people in the health & wellness community in the Atlanta area and shares their message about how people can continue to live high performance, pain-free lives.

    Ep126 | Beyond the Courtroom: Navigating Personal Injury with Compassion and Expertise feat. Alex Merritt

    Ep126 | Beyond the Courtroom: Navigating Personal Injury with Compassion and Expertise feat. Alex Merritt

    In this episode, Alex Merritt of DeWoskin Law delves into the realm of personal injury law, dispelling the myth that personal injury lawyers are mere "ambulance chasers." He emphasizes the sincere dedication of most lawyers to assisting clients through difficult times by prioritizing fair compensation for injuries over monetary gains. Building enduring client relationships and trust forms a cornerstone, with regular communication crucial for offering both legal and emotional support.Alex underscores the significance of prioritizing client health over legal strategies, avoiding advice against medical professional recommendations, and addressing clients' financial concerns without influencing medical decisions. He cautions against red flags such as lawyers directing clients to specific medical providers for potential kickbacks, advocating instead for referrals to reputable and responsive providers. Trial experience emerges as a valuable asset, aiding in evidence preparation and exerting pressure on insurers to settle fairly before reaching trial.Furthermore, Alex advises against larger firms that may shuffle clients between inexperienced associates, emphasizing the importance of clients maintaining contact with the lead lawyer. This episode accentuates the importance of nurturing strong client relationships, valuing client well-being over profits, gaining trial expertise, and ensuring consistent representation as pivotal elements of high-quality personal injury legal services.

    • 41 min
    Ep125 | Fitness Interrupted - Setting Goals and Reducing Fear of Movement in Postpartum Training

    Ep125 | Fitness Interrupted - Setting Goals and Reducing Fear of Movement in Postpartum Training

    In this episode of the podcast, we hear from Chandra and Maddie, the founders of Fitness Interrupted. They share their personal experiences with postpartum health issues and how these struggles inspired them to create a company that simplifies fitness for busy mothers. Chandra and Maddie discuss the challenges they faced in regaining core strength and mobility after having children, and how they realized that postpartum physical therapy can be expensive and hard to access. To bridge this gap, they decided to get certified in prenatal and postnatal fitness training and created Fitness Interrupted.One of the key focuses of their training is performing thorough assessments on postpartum clients. They look at factors such as thoracic mobility, hip rotation, breathing, and core engagement. By emphasizing functional movements and providing modifications as needed, Sandra and Maddie ensure that their clients can safely return to exercise.The founders also emphasize that the typical "6-week clearance" for postpartum recovery is often not enough. Many mothers feel that they are not ready to engage in heavy exercise until their child is over a year old due to the demands of motherhood. To make exercise more accessible, Fitness Interrupted has created the 10-Minute Fitness Challenge, which offers short, simple workouts that can be done anywhere in a short amount of time.Chandra and Maddie also stress the importance of goal-setting for postpartum clients. They help reduce the fear of movement by finding a woman's current functional limits and avoiding pushing past discomfort. Through their programs, they aim to rebuild exercise habits and confidence through consistency over perfection.Overall, Fitness Interrupted takes a holistic approach to postpartum fitness training. Their mission is to make quality programs and guidance accessible to support mothers' wellness journeys after childbirth. This episode provides valuable insights and actionable tips for any mother looking to prioritize her own health and fitness.Reach out:Via Instagram: @fitnessinterrupted10-Minute Fitness Challenge - https://www.fitnessinterrupted.com/programs (https://www.fitnessinterrupted.com/programs) A SHORT, SIMPLE, yet EFFECTIVE workout program specifically designed for the busy mom. In just 4 weeks, you'll feel energized, stronger, and would have created a consistent and sustainable workout routine without spending hours in the gym. FREE Resources - https://www.fitnessinterrupted.com/free-resources (https://www.fitnessinterrupted.com/free-resources)

    • 37 min
    Ep124 | Breaking out of Autopilot with Meg Gillespie

    Ep124 | Breaking out of Autopilot with Meg Gillespie

    In this episode of the Active Atlanta podcast, Doc Jake interviews Megan Gillespie, an executive coach and therapist, who helps entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders show up more authentically and intentionally in both their work and home lives. Megan emphasizes the importance of safety and regulation of the nervous system as the foundation for accessing positive states such as meaningful connections, curiosity, creativity, and purpose.Megan discusses the three main states of the nervous system: ventral vagal, sympathetic, and dorsal vagal. The ventral vagal state is the optimal state, where one feels safe and connected. However, threats can trigger the sympathetic state, commonly known as the "fight or flight" response, which is characterized by anxiety symptoms like a racing heart. Getting stuck in the sympathetic state for an extended period of time can have negative consequences. On the other hand, the dorsal vagal state conserves energy and often leads to depression symptoms like hopelessness.Dysregulation, according to Megan, occurs when individuals get stuck between these different states. The signs of dysregulation can manifest in various ways, such as illness, sleep and digestion issues, mood swings, and stress. Megan's work focuses on helping her clients understand these states and learn how to self-regulate.Doc Jake and Megan discuss how stress impacts relationships and performance, both at home and in the workplace. They highlight the importance of co-regulation, as one person's state can affect others. Leaders, in particular, play a significant role in setting the tone and culture within a team or organization.Megan shares portable practices that individuals can utilize to notice and address early signs of dysregulation. These practices include tuning into breath and body sensations and asking oneself questions like "who, what, when, and where" to identify calming activities, environments, and times for resetting.The conversation also delves into the concept that both sympathetic and parasympathetic states are necessary, like the gas and brakes in a car. The goal is not to achieve perfection, but rather to cultivate flexibility and the ability to seamlessly transition between states.The episode concludes with a discussion on burnout and how leaders can implement coaching and small environmental changes to help their teams function optimally through co-regulation. The overall takeaway from this episode is the importance of understanding body signals, cultivating self-awareness, and caring for oneself to positively impact others.

    • 45 min
    Ep123 | The Power of Self-Reflection: Identifying Habits that Serve or Hinder Your Goals with Erica Groomes

    Ep123 | The Power of Self-Reflection: Identifying Habits that Serve or Hinder Your Goals with Erica Groomes

    Erica Groomes (Coach E) is the co-founder of Get Mo Phit, an online and in-person personal training company that focuses on both physical fitness and mindset training. She discusses how Get Mo Phit helps clients through self-reflection to identify their current habits and desires, and takes steps to craft a life that helps them become their best selves. Coach E describes how Get Mo Phit encourages clients to reflect on what's going on in their lives and how their current habits are serving or not serving them. The goal is to help clients identify who they want to become and what tangible steps they need to take to create that desired life. This process starts with mindset work like journaling before integrating physical training.Many clients initially reach out about specific physical goals like weight loss or looking a certain way. Coach E emphasizes shifting the mindset to see fitness as a lifestyle rather than just physical. Through training, clients learn habits like patience and self-love that can apply to other areas of life. Coach E discusses how her own difficult relationship experience lowered her self-confidence and drove her to seek longevity over temporary relief. With support from her friend Morgan, she immersed herself in mindset work like podcasts, journaling, and reflection during physical training. This transformed her mentally and physically. Get Mo Phit incorporates weekly check-ins to discuss both physical progress and clients' current mindsets/lives. The goal is to help clients recognize any habits hindering other goals and identify root causes, not just symptoms. Supporting clients' mindset transformations through recommended resources is key since making lifestyle changes can be difficult without like-minded support systems.Coach E closes by sharing how immersing her mother in Get Mo Phit's approach helped her lose 40 pounds, and improve her health and confidence levels. Small, consistent steps integrating mindset and physical training can make a big difference, especially with accountability support from professionals like Coach E. Potential clients can learn more about Get Mo Phit on Instagram at @getmo_phit!

    • 29 min
    Ep122 | From Skipping to Power: Developing Young Athletes at FitWit Gym with Sam Braxton

    Ep122 | From Skipping to Power: Developing Young Athletes at FitWit Gym with Sam Braxton

    In this podcast episode, the focus is on youth athletic development and strength and conditioning programs for young athletes. Coach Sam Braxton, the youth athletic development coach at FitWit gym, shares his expertise and insights on the topic.Coach Sam's background in special education has provided him with valuable skills in assessing individuals, setting goals, and developing personalized programs. He has found that these skills translate well to strength training.FitWit's youth programs cater to different age groups. For ages 5-12, the emphasis is on developing movement skills such as skipping and hopping. On the other hand, teenagers receive sport-specific training that focuses on power, speed, and injury prevention for their respective sports.One key takeaway from the discussion is the importance of communication skills for coaches. Coach Sam highlights the need to adapt cues based on each individual's understanding. To illustrate this, he shares a fun example of a child suggesting "shooting a rocket out of your foot" as a cue for a hinge movement.The podcast also addresses the challenges faced by high school athletes who often play their sport year-round with little off-season. Strength training can help build resiliency, allowing athletes to maintain performance throughout a long season with less decline.During the in-season, the focus shifts to flexibility and availability rather than peak performance. The goal is to manage workload and recovery to avoid overuse injuries and ensure athletes can peak when needed.Understanding an athlete's yearly calendar based on their sports season is crucial for programming the right training at the right times - off-season, pre-season, and in-season. This helps optimize performance and minimize the risk of injury.Early exposure to movement skills is emphasized as it lays the foundation for long-term athletic development and injury prevention as athletes mature and specialize.FitWit offers programs for all ages and ability levels. If you're interested in learning more, contact details are provided at the end of the podcast.Reach out to Sam:Via e-mail: sam@fitwit.com

    • 36 min
    Ep121 | Strength Unleashed: Elevating Lives Through Fitness with Bo Stansell

    Ep121 | Strength Unleashed: Elevating Lives Through Fitness with Bo Stansell

    In this episode of the podcast, host Doc Jake sits down with Bo Stansell, the founder and owner of Stansell's Fitness. Bo shares his extensive experience as a trainer and strength coach, with over 15 years in the industry. Currently training clients at The Training Room gym in Atlanta, Bo's training philosophy centers around building clients' strength and capability through traditional strength training exercises.What sets Bo apart is his evidence-based approach to training. He believes in using exercises that are founded in scientific principles, ensuring that his clients are receiving the most effective and efficient workouts. Bo's primary goal is to make his clients strong for their daily activities and life challenges, rather than just focusing on aesthetics.Integrity is a core value for Bo, both in his business and training. He fact-checks all information provided to his clients, ensuring that he is always honest and transparent. He undergoes the importance of addressing negative beliefs that may have been instilled in clients by other professionals and works to create a positive and empowering environment.When it comes to assessing new clients, Bo takes a different approach. While he looks at movement patterns, he does not limit clients if their movements are imperfect. He believes that learning and getting stronger can happen simultaneously, and uses a relatively simple assessment process rather than elaborate movement screens.Bo and Doc both agree on the importance of external cues for clients who may overfocus internally on small movement pieces. Additionally, they discuss the undervaluation of strength training in healthcare, despite its significant impact on overall health. They also touch on the challenges of evaluating strength training due to the variability in programs and goals.In conclusion, Bo's approach to training is holistic and evidence-based. He prioritizes building clients' functional strength and capability, while also addressing psychological barriers that may hinder progress. Integrity, honesty, and accountability are at the forefront of his training philosophy, making Stansell's Fitness a go-to for anyone looking to improve their strength and overall well-being.Reach out to Bo:Via Instagram: @bo_stansell_

    • 34 min

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