Dr. Helen Porat is a former competitive gymnast and all-star cheerleader turned coach and Doctor of Physical Therapy. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in healing the body through assessment of the nervous system, movement, and manual therapy. Dr. Porat empowers her patients to make their bodies more resilient and less vulnerable to injuries.Dr. Helen Porat joins Dr. Adrienne Youdim to discuss her unconventional approach to physical therapy and the mind-body connection in healing pain. They explore the importance of breathwork, maintaining good posture, and using movement to regulate the nervous system. Dr. Porat emphasizes the power of education and understanding the body's ability to heal. She also addresses the impact of emotions on physical pain and the role of habits in coping with stress. The conversation highlights the need for self-compassion and the benefits of starting small when incorporating movement into daily life.What you will learn from this episode:Understanding the mind-body connection is crucial in healing physical pain and stress.Breathwork can be a powerful tool for stress relief and regulating the nervous system.Maintaining good posture can improve breathing, mood, and overall well-being.Movement snacks, and short bursts of physical activity throughout the day, can help prevent postural fatigue and promote spine hygiene"I think that education is really important, understanding that the body, no matter how long you've been feeling like this [the pain], does have an incredible ability to heal." - Dr. Helen PoratWays to Connect with Dr. Helen Porat:Website: http://activatedpt.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainbodydpt/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrAeWep_qZiP7QeR7ogcCPAWays to Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim:Email: dr@dradrienneyoudim.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/Website: https://www.dradrienneyoudim.comRecommended Resource Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast if you prefer to get more podcast updates from us.