By now, I hope you’re starting to feel something new taking shape.

Not just in your body, but in your mindset.

Because in Episode 3 of Move Smart, Feel Better, we’re diving into something big:

The belief that pain means you should stop moving.

It’s something so many of us have been told.

And honestly?

It’s one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck in pain.

Let me tell you about Sylvia.

When we first met, she was convinced that walking around the block—just once—was out of reach.

Every time she felt even a whisper of discomfort, she’d shut down completely.

She was scared of making things worse.

She was scared of her own body.

But over time, we worked together to gently explore what movement could feel like—not forced, not painful, just supported.

We started small. Really small.

And guess what?

Sylvia started walking again. One block. Then two. Then three.

All because she was willing to shift one deeply rooted belief:

👉 That pain means “stop.”

In today’s video, I’ll walk you through this mindset shift—why the “don’t move” myth is holding so many people back, and what to do instead.

🎥 Watch Episode 3: Stop Believing This About Pain (It’s Holding You Back)​

This episode might just be the one that changes everything.

And if you know someone who’s feeling stuck in their own body—dealing with fear, pain, or the belief that things can’t change—share the playlist with them.

They deserve to feel better too.
So do you.

Stay well and happy moving,
Lisa

If you watched Episode 1 of Move Smart, Feel Better, you now know:

Pain isn’t a stop sign—it’s a signal. 🚨

And today, we’re shifting into action.

📍 Missed the first episode? Watch it here.​

In Episode 2, I’ll guide you through one of my go-to movements—something I teach regularly to my clients managing tension, stiffness, or lingering discomfort.

It’s subtle. It’s powerful.

And it often brings surprising relief in just a few minutes.

Even though the movement focuses on the shoulder blades, its impact reaches far beyond that single area.

By gently activating these often-forgotten muscles and joints, you may feel release through your neck, spine, upper back—and even down into your lower body.

That’s the magic of thoughtful, intelligent movement.

It may look simple, but when done with intention, it creates ripple effects throughout your entire body.

One of my long-time clients tells me this movement is her reset button.

Whenever tension creeps back in, this is the one she returns to—and it never lets her down.

And now, I want to share it with you.

🎥 Watch Episode 2: Try This One Movement to Start Relieving Pain Today​

No equipment needed—just a chair, a few minutes, and a bit of curiosity.

Your body will thank you.

See you in the next video! Stay well and happy moving,
Lisa

If you’ve ever felt like pain is taking over your body—and your life—you’re not alone.

I’ve been there too.

​When I was just 12, I had my first encounter with persistent pain. A back injury that showed up unexpectedly and lingered much longer than expected. That early experience shaped how I saw my body—and for a while, I felt broken.

But over the past 25 years—as a clinical exercise physiologist, kinesiologist, and yoga therapist—I’ve discovered something powerful:

Pain is not the enemy.

It’s not a diagnosis.

It’s not a punishment.

And it’s definitely not the end of your story.

This is exactly why I created the free video series:
​Move Smart, Feel Better: A New Approach to Pain​

In Episode 1, I invite you to reframe pain in a completely different way--
not as something to fear or fight,
but as a message from your body.

​🧠 In this short video, you’ll learn:

• Why pain doesn’t mean you’re broken

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• The truth about stiffness, joint pain, and daily discomfort

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• A metaphor (hint: it involves a car!) that could change the way you think about your body—for good

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Whether you’ve been living with pain for years or it’s just starting to slow you down, this is the first step to building a new relationship with movement—and with your body.

🎥 Watch Episode 1: Why Your Pain Isn’t the Real Problem (and What To Do About It)​

This series will release one video per week over the next five weeks. Subscribe while you're there so you don’t miss a thing.

You’re not broken.

Let’s explore the path forward together.

Be well and happy moving,

Lisa

I know it’s summer and the last thing you need right now is a long blog post —so I’ll keep this short and sweet. ☀️

Back in April, I shared some science behind how music can boost motivation, performance, and even joy in movement. Since then, many of you have sent in your favourite workout tracks—and our playlist is coming together nicely!

The full playlist will be released in the Fall when we all get back to our regularly scheduled programming—but before that happens, I want to hear from you one more time:

What songs would you add to our community playlist?

Whether it’s your energizer, your “just get me started” tune, or a feel-good summer jam—just hit reply and share. One song or five—I’d love to include your picks.

And while we’re keeping things light…

If we’re not already connected on social, now’s a great time! I just posted a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram of a brand-new YouTube series I’ve been working on. It’ll be landing in your inbox soon, but until then, come hang out with me here:

✔︎ Instagram – for peeks behind the scenes and daily inspo

✔︎ Facebook – for updates, community shares, and resources

✔︎ YouTube – where you’ll find lots of free videos to support your movement

Thanks for being part of this fun project—and for making this community what it is.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend! Be well and happy moving,

Lisa