Best Movement Upgraded LLC Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 200 - What I've Learned From 200 Episodes 37:45

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This episode is part reflection, part confession, and part celebration. I'm sharing some of the background about what it has taken to keep this podcast going, why I struggled sharing other content online over the years, how criticism has shaped my voice, and how I am finding my way back to creating from a place of honesty rather than fear. I pull b…

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Episode 199 - Finding Your Starting Point So You Actually Get Results 19:12

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Trying to do everything at once often keeps most people stuck, frustrated, and sometimes even feeling hopeless in their rehab or fitness efforts. In this episode, I share one of my favorite questions I use to help clients gain clarity on what to prioritize when everything feels important, so you finally start feeling like all your effort is transla…

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Episode 198 - Lifting Without Fear: How To Challenge Your Body Safely 29:23

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Strength training is the biggest way to reduce your risk for injuries, but what happens when the thought of lifting heavier makes you nervous? In this episode, we dive into the delicate balance between training smart to avoid injuries and challenging yourself enough to grow stronger. If you or your clients struggle with progress in your lifts or ju…

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Episode 197 - Why Pull-Ups Hurt Your Elbows (And What To Do About It) 25:54

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Pull-ups are one of the most frustrating movements to tackle in the gym. And for many people, trying to work on a pull-up goal gets sidelined by their elbows screaming at them. In this episode, I break down the most common reasons your elbows are hurting with pull-ups, what most people get wrong, and how to shift your training to support a pull-up …

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Episode 196 - Why You Know A Lot, But Still Feel Lost With Clients 19:53

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If you're like most coaches or movement pros I mentor, you're not new to helping people move. You've invested time and energy building your skills, but at some point, all that learning hasn't translated into practice the way you want. And that's frustrating, because you take your career and your clients' results seriously. In this episode, I break …

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Episode 195 - Overrated vs Underrated: Shoulder Mobility Edition 27:43

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If you've been working on your shoulder mobility and still feel stuck or frustrated, this episode is for you. We'll explore why the most popular drills — even the ones that feel good — might be holding you back, and dive into the underrated strategies that could finally help you break free from shoulder mobility jail. Online Consultations/Assessmen…

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Episode 194 - Why I Hate The Term 'Joint-Friendly' 18:48

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Everyone talks about "joint-friendly" workouts — the ones that are supposed to protect your knees, hips, and back. But your joints don't need protected, and this strategy can create more harm long-term. In this episode, I break down why the term "joint-friendly" is misleading, why most people get stuck in fragility mode, and what you can do instead…

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Episode 193 - The Slippery Slope Of Wellness: Finding Balance After Diet Culture With Jenna Jozefowski 58:03

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Jenna Jozefowski helps active women learn to lift and get strong with equal parts challenge and compassion. She is an NASM certified personal trainer, kettlebell coach, Trauma Informed Weightlifting coach, dance teacher, yoga teacher, and semi-retired professional dancer. After years of working in the fitness industry, she got sick and tired of wat…

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Episode 192 - Your Playbook For Moving When You Feel Like Hot Garbage 32:12

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This episode is for the days when your recovery is trash, your sleep sucked, or your body is just not cooperating. The days when the idea of training feels nauseating, but also the idea of missing out on a training session doesn't sound that great either. These are the days everyone says "listen to your body"… but if you've got all-or-nothing think…

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Episode 191 - Why Learning New Activities Feels Harder As An Adult (And How To Make It Easier) 31:33

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Learning new skills or picking up new activities as an adult can feel frustrating — like your body just won't cooperate. If you were used to picking things up more quickly as a kid, it's easy to slip into the "I must just be "too old" mindset. But learning as an adult is just a different ball game. In this episode, I share what wakeboarding reminde…

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Episode 190 - I Forgot This Was The Whole Point 24:43

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Sometimes the hardest part of training isn't the exercise—it's knowing how far to push, when to hold back, and how to enjoy your body along the way. And this is even more challenging if you have to navigate chronic illness or conditions, have an extensive injury history, or live in a body with a sensitive nervous system. In this episode, we explore…

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Episode 189 - Overrated vs. Underrated: Hip Mobility Edition 42:47

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Hip mobility exercises are everywhere, but are the drills you're doing actually helping — or just making you work hard? In this episode, we will break down the most overrated and underrated hip mobility exercises, why so many popular drills fall short, and the principles that actually build the usable strength, control, and range of motion you want…

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Episode 188 - The Gray Area Of Pain: What Every Trainer Needs To Know 24:24

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In my earlier professional years, I used to think any client pain was automatically off-limits for trainers and fitness professionals. But over the years, I've changed my mind. In this episode, I dive into the scope of practice grey area, why I have changed my stance, and how trainers and fitness pros can safely and effectively navigate client pain…

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Episode 187 - The Final Stretch: Where Most People Get Stuck 30:53

4M ago30:53

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When you've done the work and put in the hours, followed the plan, made progress, just to hit a wall in your progress, it can be incredibly frustrating. That last bit of progress in your rehab, mobility, or strength work often feels impossible. In this episode, I break down why the final 20% of progress often feels impossible, why the plateau isn't…

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Episode 186 - Are You Getting In Your Own Way? 27:22

4M ago27:22

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Sometimes the problem isn't that you can't ask for help — it's that you don't even realize how much it's needed. In this episode, we're getting into the ways women quietly minimize their suffering, deny the impact of their pain or struggles, and push through silently. I share my own story, unpack the societal pressures and hyper-independence that k…

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Episode 185 - Are You Training For Life Or Just Lifting Weights? 39:34

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If you're not training for a competition or PRs… what are you training for? If your answer is 'to feel good, stay active, and move well for life'—then why do so many lifters still feel stiff, fragile, or one tweak away from another setback? In today's episode, I'm introducing the Movement Longevity Audit: a tool to check in on the physical skills y…

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Episode 184 - The Most Useful Assessment You're Probably Not Using 27:53

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Most movement assessments promise precise data on dysfunctions. CARs do something more useful: they give you a powerful starting point. In this episode, I share how I use Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs) as my top-tier assessment—not because they give you all the answers, but because they create the foundation for coaching that actually works.…

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Episode 183 - Why Movement Screens Aren't Giving You What You Need 25:24

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If movement screens leave you with more questions than answers—you're not alone. In this episode, I break down why tools like FMS often create more confusion than clarity. You'll learn why standardized scores don't translate to real coaching decisions, how box-checking leads to false confidence, and what most screens completely miss about how peopl…

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Episode 182 - Why Your Training Isn't Working Anymore 27:30

5M ago27:30

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You're training hard. You're consistent. You've been at this for a while. But you've slowly realized the programs and ways of training that used to work for you don't feel so great anymore. Your recovery is slower, your body's tighter, and those little tweaks keep showing up. In this episode, we're unpacking why that's happening — and what most tra…

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Episode 181 - Why Great Coaches Teach 26:45

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You're not just here to coach reps — you want to change how people move for life. You want clients who stay, refer, and say "no one's ever helped me understand my body like this." That doesn't come from better cues. It comes from knowing how to teach. In this episode, we're talking about the skill that separates good coaches from the ones who get r…

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Episode 180 - Chronic Pain Isn't Forever: The Movement Secret Most Miss 27:50

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Chronic pain can feel like a never-ending loop — a cycle of discomfort, frustration, and fear that holds you back from moving freely, trusting your body, and living fully. While not all chronic pain can be "healed," many people can make significant progress by shifting how they move. In this episode, you'll learn why movement exploration isn't abou…

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Episode 179 - What's Behind Your Recurring Back Or Neck Tweaks 27:25

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You know that sudden neck or back tweak — the one that sneaks up when you least expect it? What if I told you it wasn't just "that one moment," but the result of tiny stresses piling up over months or years? In this episode, I'm unpacking the hidden buildup behind those frustrating tweaks, the early warning signs most people don't notice, and most …

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Episode 178 - Overrated vs Underrated Exercises: Spine Edition 32:49

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We've been taught to tiptoe around the spine — stabilize, don't move, stay "neutral." But what if all that caution is actually holding you back from building strength where it matters? In this episode, I break down a few popular spine and core exercises you'll often see in strength programs or labeled as "prehab" that I think are overrated — plus t…

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Episode 177 - Stop Trying To 'Fix' Pronation: Here's What To Understand Instead 27:27

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You've been told to control it, correct it, maybe even fear it — but what if pronation isn't the villain you've been warned about? In this episode, we're unpacking one of the most misunderstood movements in the body and why trying to "fix" it might be doing more harm than good.By Dr. Jen Hosler

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Episode 176 - My Scoliosis Story & How I Manage It 54:52

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If you or someone you know has scoliosis and feels scared, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to move or train safely — this episode is for you. In this personal and practical conversation, I'm sharing how I manage my own scoliosis: from the mindset shifts that helped me stop feeling fragile, to the movement and strength practices that keep my body f…