Dr. Theresa Larson is a wife, mother, 2x business owner, author, athlete, United States Marine Corps Veteran, Doctor of Physical Therapy, CSCS certified strength coach, adventure seeker, and warrior.
I sat down with Dr. Larson after her keynote at the recent Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Conference in Norfolk, Virginia where we discussed how to adapt and overcome adversity, tactics to rewire our brain, the importance of space and stillness, simple mobility fixes for common knee and back pain issues, and developing inner strength.
Show Notes Ep. 22 – Dr. Theresa Larson
- The difference between Tactical Strength and Conditioning vs. “regular” fitness? (6:00)
- What is an adaptive athlete and the #1 lesson we can all learn from their mindset? (8:35)
- True strength, taking ownership of our own health. (12:00)
- The practices Theresa uses in her own life to “stay above baseline”. (13:28)
- Tactics to rewire our behaviors (aka our monkey brain). (18:43)
- The underlying insecurity of being tough. (28:00)
- What are the common misconceptions of knee and back pain? (32:10)
- Why we must know our audience. (35:55)
- Do THIS right now to assess and fix your ankle mobility. (40:00)
- What do YOU enjoy doing? Ways to challenge yourself and FIND your purpose in life. (41:18)
- The focus you have over time that will help you succeed. Why you should surround yourself with like minded people with the same vision to create IMPACT. (48:15)
- Theresa’s Tips to #BeBetter and #DoBetter as a human being: (55:30)
- Get up and spend at least 10 minutes to yourself.
- Meet people where they are at.
Featured Guest
- Dr. Theresa Larson (@theresalarson) • Instagram
- Movement-Rx (@movementrx) • Instagram
- Movement Rx
- Dr. Theresa Larson – There’s a Warrior in All of Us
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- PabLove Across America – DONATE NOW for the Better Human Project Team!
- BHP 014: Jeff Castelaz | Music, Cancer, and Authentic Expression
- 2018 NSCA National Conference
- BHP 002: Social Media Responsibility | Emily Schromm
- Mindfulness-based breath training (MBBT) protocol
- Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises & Techniques | Cleveland Clinic
- Presence – Book by Amy Cuddy
- Mental Health By The Numbers
- Gray Cook Movement
- The Starrett Method Movement & Mobility 101
- Kelly Starrett Books: Supple Leopard and Ready To Run
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking – Book by Susan Cain
- Susan Cain: The power of introverts | TED Talk
- Shrugged Collective – A Fitness Network from the creators of Barbell Shrugged
People Mentioned
- @emilyschromm • Instagram
- Amy Cuddy (@amycuddy) • Instagram
- Dwayne Johnson @therock • Instagram
- Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) · Twitter
- Gray Cook (@graycookPT) | Twitter
- MobilityWOD (@mobilitywod) • Instagram
- Susan Cain (@susancain) · Twitter
- Anders Varner (@andersvarner) • Instagram
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