by Alexandra Ellis
If you’re ready to break up with all the things you’re doing that only give you temporary relief and learn how to get on the fast track to feeling amazing every single day (without it being overly complicated or unsustainable) - this show is for you. Whether it’s low back pain, sciatica, knee pain, arthritis, neck pain, TMJ, rotator cuff issues or shoulder pain - life without pain is 100% possible (no matter how old you are). Alexandra Ellis from AE Wellness teaches you how to use self-care and movement to stronger, more flexible and out of pain, ASAP.
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April 10, 2025
<p>What if your flexibility is actually causing your pain?</p> <p>Hypermobility is more than just being bendy - it’s a connective tissue condition that can affect your joints, your gut, your nervous system, and more.</p> <p>I just thought it was totally normal to be able to hyperextended my knees 🙊</p> <p>In this episode of The Body Nerd Show, I’m joined by physical therapist and movement specialist Dr. Melissa Koehl, who shares her personal and professional experience with hypermobility.</p> <p>From a career-ending injury as a competitive gymnast to developing her own method for managing pain and building strength, Dr. Melissa is a wealth of knowledge for anyone navigating life in a hypermobile body.</p> <p>We’re digging into the real-life impact of hypermobility, including how it affects your gut, your nervous system, and your daily movement.</p> <h3>You’ll learn:</h3> <ul> <li>Why hypermobility is more than just being bendy</li> <li>Why building strength is key for long-term pain relief and injury prevention</li> <li>The gut health and hypermobility connection</li> <li>How to navigate the healthcare system as a hypermobile person</li> </ul> <h2><strong>All the links:</strong></h2> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.chimera-health.com/ground-control-may-2025-waitlist-page"> Ground Control Course with Dr. Melissa</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.chimera-health.com/">Chimera Health - Dr. Melissa's Website</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dr.melissakoehl.pt/">@dr.melissakoehl.pt on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.aewellness.com/toolkit/">30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.aewellness.com/podcast">www.aewellness.com/podcast</a> - Show notes, links and more.</li> <li>Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : <a href= "https://instagram.com/hollaformala/">https://instagram.com/hollaformala/</a></li> <li><a href="https://tiktok.com/@aewellness">TikTok @ aewellness</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aewellness.com/bodywork">Bodywork Starter Guide</a> - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at <a href= "http://www.aewellness.com/bodywork">www.aewellness.com/bodywork</a></li> <li>818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!</li> </ul> <p><!-- notionvc: d097721d-64eb-4899-96eb-34cb71538b3b --></p> <p><br /> Today's episode of The Body Nerd Show is brought to you by <strong>Movement Mavens™ Therapy Balls</strong>—the <strong>official</strong> mobility tool of the show and the best way to keep your body moving pain-free.</p> <p>Tight hips? Stiff back? Movement Mavens Therapy Balls are designed to mimic the feel of a massage therapist’s hands, helping you release tension, improve flexibility, and move better—every single day.</p> <p>Because let’s be real—foam rollers are meh, and tennis balls? Not even close.</p> <p>Get the best. Your body deserves it. And right now, you can save 25% on all therapy balls, kits, and workshops with code <strong>BODYNERD25</strong>.</p> <p>Shop now at <a href= "https://www.aewellness.com/shop-now/">www.aewellness.com/shop-now/</a></p> <p><!-- notionvc: c58bf860-60b5-4bc1-ae11-d1c2b53774fc --></p>
March 27, 2025
<p>Sitting too much is wrecking your body, but what if you could sneak in movement while stuck in the car?</p> <p>Whether you're commuting to work, driving the kids around, or just sitting at your desk, too much sitting can lead to stiff joints, back pain, and tight hips. But you don’t need a full workout to feel better.</p> <p>Movement snacks (small, intentional movements throughout the day) can be more beneficial than a full length workout - especially if keeping it simple means you actually do it!</p> <p>In this episode of <strong>The Body Nerd Show</strong>, I sit down with Hope Zvara, founder of <strong>Mother Trucker Yoga®</strong>, to talk about simple ways to bring mobility into your long drives and improve your flexibility in just a few minutes a day.</p> <p>Hope’s super practical tips will help you feel your best… even on your busiest days. 🙌</p> <p><strong>You’ll learn:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How movement snacks can be more beneficial than exercise</li> <li>How to bring mobility into your long drives</li> <li>How to improve your health and flexibility in just a few minutes every day</li> </ul> <h2><strong>All the links:</strong></h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopezvara/">@hopezvara on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com/">Mother Trucker Yoga</a></li> <li>Hope’s Book - <a href= "https://www.store.mothertruckeryoga.com/product/trucking-yoga-book/"> Trucking Yoga: Simple Fitness for the Long Haul Book</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3R43oKJ">Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists and Movement Professionals</a></li> <li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34669625/">Exercise Snacks: A Novel Strategy to Improve Cardiometabolic Health. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2022 Jan 1.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.aewellness.com/toolkit/">30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.aewellness.com/podcast">www.aewellness.com/podcast</a> - Show notes, links and more.</li> <li>Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : <a href= "https://instagram.com/hollaformala/">https://instagram.com/hollaformala/</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aewellness.com/bodywork">Bodywork Starter Guide</a> - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at <a href= "http://www.aewellness.com/bodywork">www.aewellness.com/bodywork</a></li> <li>818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!</li> </ul> <p><br /> Today's episode of The Body Nerd Show is brought to you by <strong>Movement Mavens™ Therapy Balls</strong>—the <strong>official</strong> mobility tool of the show and the best way to keep your body moving pain-free.</p> <p>Tight hips? Stiff back? Movement Mavens Therapy Balls are designed to mimic the feel of a massage therapist’s hands, helping you release tension, improve flexibility, and move better—every single day.</p> <p>Because let’s be real—foam rollers are meh, and tennis balls? Not even close.</p> <p>Get the best. Your body deserves it. And right now, you can save 25% on all therapy balls, kits, and workshops with code <strong>BODYNERD25</strong>.</p> <p>Shop now at <a href= "https://www.aewellness.com/shop-now/">www.aewellness.com/shop-now/</a><br /> <br /></p> <p><!-- notionvc: 105ed909-3150-43ab-ae46-cfa4ddd6098a --></p> <p><!-- notionvc: bb367ccd-39b6-47b2-b0b5-1d946bf5da6c --></p>
March 13, 2025
<p>The Body Nerd Show is officially back!</p> <p>And today’s episode is a little different.</p> <p>Instead of talking about how to move better, we’re talking about grief.</p> <p>Because grief isn’t just losing someone you love - it’s forced change of any kind. The loss of a job, a friendship, a relationship, or even just life not turning out the way you expected.</p> <p>And for the last year, I’ve been deep in it.</p> <p>Losing my dad in August completely changed my life.</p> <p>So in today’s episode, I’m sharing where I’ve been, what’s next for the show, and how we can navigate grief (of all kinds) together.</p> <p>Thanks for being here. It means more than you know. 💖</p> <p><strong>You’ll learn:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Where I’ve been for the last 10 months</li> <li>Where we’re going with the podcast</li> <li>And what’s next for the Body Nerd Show</li> </ul> <h2><strong>All the links:</strong></h2> <ul> <li><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-mourning/id1529978129">Good Mourning Podcast with Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.aewellness.com/toolkit/">30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.aewellness.com/podcast">www.aewellness.com/podcast</a> - Show notes, links and more.</li> <li>Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : <a href= "https://instagram.com/hollaformala/">https://instagram.com/hollaformala/</a></li> <li><a href="https://tiktok.com/@aewellness">TikTok @ aewellness</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aewellness.com/bodywork">Bodywork Starter Guide</a> - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at <a href= "http://www.aewellness.com/bodywork">www.aewellness.com/bodywork</a></li> <li>818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Today's episode of The Body Nerd Show</strong> is brought to you by <strong>Movement Mavens™ Therapy Balls</strong>—the <strong>official</strong> mobility tool of the show and the best way to keep your body moving pain-free.</p> <p>Tight hips? Stiff back? Movement Mavens Therapy Balls are designed to mimic the feel of a massage therapist’s hands, helping you release tension, improve flexibility, and move better—every single day.</p> <p>Because let’s be real—foam rollers are meh, and tennis balls? Not even close.</p> <p>Get the best. Your body deserves it. And right now, you can save 25% on all therapy balls, kits, and workshops with code <strong>BODYNERD25</strong>.</p> <p>Shop now at <a href= "https://www.aewellness.com/shop-now/">www.aewellness.com/shop-now/</a></p> <p> </p> <p><!-- notionvc: 4e7b33a0-47f0-4cba-826c-6bcdf9553518 --></p> <p><!-- notionvc: 6e82e3f8-04b5-4972-9245-5cbb740d5010 --></p>
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