Stephan Neff
Stephan Neff
223 Ericka Thomas: Stop Working Out: Navigating the Stress Curve
223 Ericka Thomas: Stop Working Out: Navigating the Stress Curve
223 Ericka Thomas: Stop Working Out: Navigating the Stress Curve
Sunday 16th January 2022
Ericka Thomas discusses innovative fitness approaches to tackle stress and trauma, focusing on internal well-being and creating safe spaces for healing.
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Get the buttons here!Ericka Thomas: Rethinking Fitness to Tackle Stress and Trauma
Stress, tension and trauma live in the body and are at the root of so many chronic health issues today. Fitness professionals are in a unique position to be boots on the ground to make a profound difference in our communities. Bringing a focus to the work IN instead of the work OUT is a good start.
Imagine if the key to a healthier life wasn't just about working out, but also working in. In this episode of 'Steps to Sobriety', host Stephan Neff chats with Ericka Thomas, a dynamic coach and entrepreneur with a knack for helping people navigate the stress curve. Ericka, armed with a myriad of certifications including yoga and trauma release, sheds light on how fitness professionals can make a real difference by focusing on internal well-being as much as physical fitness.
She dives into the impact of stress, tension, and trauma on our bodies and highlights how these factors contribute to chronic health issues. Ericka shares her personal journey with chronic stress and somatization disorder, offering practical tips on how to release tension and create safe spaces for healing. She emphasizes the importance of self-regulation and co-regulation, explaining how fitness experts can support their clients' mental and emotional health.
Through her engaging storytelling and insightful advice, Ericka inspires listeners to rethink their approach to fitness and stress management. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the deeper connections between mind, body, and overall well-being.