<p>In this enlightening conversation, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.laurakhoudari.com/">Laura Khoudari</a> shares her transformative journey from chronic pain and trauma to empowerment through strength training. They discuss the critical role of the nervous system in trauma recovery and how mindful strength training can foster healing. Laura also shares where yoga fell short.</p><p>Laura emphasizes the importance of understanding trauma, the impact of cultural narratives, and the necessity of agency in the healing process. She also introduces her trauma-informed approach to strength training, highlighting the significance of listening to one's body and creating supportive conditions for effective practice. The discussion culminates in reflections on the intersection of yoga and strength training, and the evolving nature of Laura's work in the field.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 The Journey of Healing and Change</p><p>08:41 Strength Training as a Path to Empowerment</p><p>14:51 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact</p><p>18:15 The Nervous System and Trauma Response</p><p>26:49 Navigating Personal Trauma and Boundaries</p><p>31:54 The Power of Personal Agency</p><p>34:07 Understanding Conditions for Success</p><p>36:19 Activation: The Heart of Movement</p><p>42:14 The Importance of Recovery</p><p>44:31 Embodied Strength Training: A Mindful Approach</p><p>49:11 Navigating Anxiety and Breath</p><p>51:31 Embracing Change and Personal Growth</p><p></p><p>Stay In Touch With Laura:</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.laurakhoudari.com/">https://www.laurakhoudari.com/</a></p><p>Substack: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.laurakhoudari.com/">https://www.laurakhoudari.substack.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Stay In Touch With Anita Goa:</p><p>Newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://anitagoa.com/anita/newsletter/">http://anitagoa.com/anita/newsletter/</a></p><p>WEBSITE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.anitagoa.com">http://www.anitagoa.com</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.anitagoastudio.com">http://www.anitagoastudio.com</a> (membership)</p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/anitagoawellbeing">https://instagram.com/anitagoawellbeing</a></p><p>INSTAGRAM: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/thephasespodcast">https://instagram.com/thephasespodcast</a></p><p>FACEBOOK: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/anitagoawellbeing">https://www.facebook.com/anitagoawellbeing</a></p><p></p><p>Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0 Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos 👉 / @podcastbackgroundmusic</p><p></p><p>trauma recovery, strength training, empowerment, nervous system, healing, personal growth, agency, mindful movement, embodied strength, trauma-informed training</p>