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Episode Summary: In this episode of MilesFromHerView, Kat sits down with Dr. Emily Gordon, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping adolescents, young adults, and adults navigate body image struggles, eating disorders, and life transitions. Dr. Gordon offers valuable insights into the complexities of social media's impact on our self-perception, especially for women and young people. Together, Kat and Dr. Gordon discuss ways to foster a healthy relationship with social media, body image, and fitness in a world of comparison and curated realities.

Key Highlights:

• Social Media’s Influence on Body Image: Dr. Gordon discusses how social media can perpetuate unrealistic expectations by presenting carefully curated and edited images. These images often don’t reflect reality, leading to harmful comparisons.
• The Comparison Trap: Whether on social media, at the playground, or in professional spaces, comparison is a natural human tendency. Dr. Gordon emphasizes that it’s especially challenging for adolescents who are in a stage of developing their social identity.
• Understanding Developmental Stages: Kat and Dr. Gordon explore how adolescence is a time of shifting self-awareness, where children start to place more value on social validation. This makes them particularly vulnerable to social media pressures.
• Critical Thinking About Social Media Content: Dr. Gordon encourages listeners to question the source of social media content. Much of what we see is curated to sell products or promote ideals, often making us feel inadequate.
• Healthy Social Media Habits: Both Kat and Dr. Gordon suggest being mindful of how social media affects our mental health and to actively work on filtering content that doesn’t align with personal values or well-being.
• Shutting Down the “Shoulds”: Kat shares her own experience with feeling pressured by social media’s fitness culture, reminding listeners that everyone's journey is unique. Dr. Gordon agrees, encouraging listeners to reject the harmful “shoulds” and focus on what works for their individual goals.

Links & Resources:

• Follow Dr. Emily Gordon on LinkedIn for more insights into body image and mental health or visit www.dremilygordon.com

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Rugged Flexibility – Ditching the All-or-Nothing Mindset

In this episode of MilesFromHerView, Kat dives deep into the concept of rugged flexibility and why it’s key to achieving long-term fitness success. Spoiler: it’s not about hitting every workout perfectly!

Kat shares a real-life example of how even perfectly planned workouts don’t always go as expected—and why that’s okay.

The All-or-Nothing Trap: Learn how to overcome the mindset that missing one workout ruins your progress.

- Actionable Tips: Discover simple ways to adjust when life gets chaotic, not quit.
- Balancing Fitness and Life: Tips for busy moms juggling kids, work, and fitness goals without guilt.
- Key Takeaway: It’s about showing up, not perfection. Fitness is built on consistency, not a perfect track record.

- Reflection Questions:
1. How can you adjust your workout when life gets in the way rather than skipping it altogether?
2. How can you remind yourself that most workouts count, not one perfect week?
3. What areas of your life could benefit from rugged flexibility?

If you’re ready to build a deeper relationship with your body and embrace fitness, even when things aren't perfect, this episode is for you!

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Guest:
Dr. Victoria Clement - Physical Therapist specializing in Pelvic Floor Health, Orthopedics, Perinatal Rehab, and Birth Doula

Host:
Kat, NASM-certified personal trainer and nutritionist, founder of KatFit Strength.

Episode Overview:
In today’s episode, Kat welcomes Dr. Victoria Clement, a physical therapist and birth doula, to discuss all things related to pelvic floor health, especially for women during the perinatal and postpartum stages. Together, they dive into how strength training and pelvic floor therapy can empower women at all stages of life—from young athletes to postpartum recovery and beyond. Dr. Clement shares valuable insights on the common issues women face, including pelvic pain, diastasis recti, and pelvic organ prolapse, while shedding light on myths surrounding pelvic floor therapy, even for C-section mamas.

Topics Covered:
- The importance of pelvic floor therapy throughout different life stages
- Strength training benefits during pregnancy and postpartum
- Addressing common issues like pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, and leaking
- The role of strength and mobility in long-term health and resilience
- Why pelvic floor therapy matters even after a C-section
- How investing in your body during pregnancy leads to smoother recovery

Key Takeaways:
1. Pelvic Floor Therapy Myths: Dr. Clement debunks the myth that pelvic floor health only matters for vaginal births, highlighting the importance of care for C-section mamas as well.

2. Postpartum Challenges: Kat and Dr. Clement explore the many challenges women face postpartum, from pelvic heaviness to leaking, and how these can be addressed with targeted therapy and training.

3. Empowering Women Beyond “Snapback Culture”: The episode encourages women to move beyond the pressure of "bouncing back" post-baby and to focus on building strength and confidence through sustainable practices.

4. Strength Training’s Role in Recovery: Investing in strength training and pelvic floor health during pregnancy not only improves labor but also aids in a smoother recovery postpartum.

5. The Role of Hormones: They touch on how the perimenopausal stage affects pelvic floor health and how preparation in earlier life stages can lead to better outcomes.

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Resources Mentioned:
- Follow Dr. Victoria Clement on https://www.instagram.com/restorethefloor.doc/
- Learn more about Dr. Victoria Clement https://www.restorethefloorpt.com/



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