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Amplified: Fat Voices, Bold StoriesFat Voices: Advocating for Weight-Inclusive Public Health (ft. Evangeline Gardiner)In this episode of Amplified, host Ellen Masson speaks with Evangeline Gardiner, a researcher and advocate for weight-inclusive public health. Evie shares her personal journey navigating the health system as a fat person and how her experiences with weight stigma, disordered eating, and body image have shaped her approach to public health. They also discuss her PhD research on weight-inclusive public health policy, her work with the NEDC, and the pivotal moments that solidified her commitment to advocating for systemic change. Connect with Us:🔹 Evangeline Gardiner - @healthliberated🔹 Ellen Masson – @ellen.masson_ep🔹 Size Inclusive Health Austra...
2025-12-0155 minAmplified: Fat Voices, Bold StoriesBold Stories: Unlearning the “Weight Causes Pain” Myth (ft. Daniel Arbilla)In this episode of Amplified, host Ellen speaks with fellow Exercise Physiologist Daniel Arbilla about the complex reality of pain and why it’s never as simple as “too much weight.” Together, they unpack the myth of “wear and tear,” exploring how pain is shaped by biological, psychological, and social factors rather than body size alone. Daniel and Ellen discuss how the belief that larger bodies cause pain fuels fear and avoidance of movement, and why representation of strong, fat bodies matters. They also share practical, weight-inclusive strategies for managing pain through movement, pacing, and self-compassion.Connect with Us:🔹...
2025-11-021h 04Amplified: Fat Voices, Bold StoriesFat Voices: Rethinking Eating Disorder Prevention (ft. Hilary Smith)In this episode of Amplified, Ellen speaks with Hilary Smith, Health Promotion Lead at the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC). With over two decades in health and human services, Hilary brings deep insight into how systems can better prevent eating disorders through equitable, weight-inclusive approaches. They discuss Hilary’s lived experience as a neurodivergent person in a larger body, the development of the Eating Disorder Safe Principles, and how weight stigma continues to shape prevention, diagnosis, and recovery.Connect with Us:🔹 Hilary Smith - The National Eating Disorder Collaboration @nedc_australia 🔹 Link to NEDC ED safe princ...
2025-10-0555 minAmplified: Fat Voices, Bold StoriesBold Stories: The Power of Putting Toxic Fitness Rules in the Bin (ft. Sally McWilliams)In this episode of Amplified, Ellen chats with Sally McWilliams a body positive personal trainer and studio owner in Meanjin/Brisbane. With nearly two decades in the fitness industry, Sally shares how she broke away from weight-centric fitness in 2017 to embrace a HAES-aligned, size-inclusive approach. Ellen and Sally discuss the realities of weight stigma in fitness spaces and their experiences of unlearning diet culture, including the guilt of past harm and the transformative power of listening to lived experience. Together, they explore what it means to create truly inclusive fitness spaces, offering practical recommendations that move beyond weight and...
2025-08-3154 minAmplified: Fat Voices, Bold StoriesFat Voices: A Story of Stigma, Strength, and Showing Up (ft. Bridgette Williams)What drives someone to become a fierce advocate for size inclusivity in health? In this episode of Amplified, Ellen sits down with Bridgette Williams, past president Size Inclusive Health Australia (SIHA), to hear how a university assignment in 2013 ignited a decade-long journey to radical fat acceptance and advocacy. Bridgette shares personal experiences navigating a medical system riddled with fat bias, including misdiagnosis, shame and anxiety-provoking treatment, and how those moments became fuel for change. Bridgette and Ellen discuss the who, what and why of SIHA: why it exists and how it’s working to reshape health systems to be inclusive of all...
2025-08-0344 minAmplified: Fat Voices, Bold StoriesFat Voices: Embracing Intersectionality in Health & Movement (ft. Cassie)In this episode of Amplified, Ellen sits down with Cassie, a social worker and disability advocate, to explore their evolving relationship with movement and healthcare. Cassie shares their personal journey of navigating movement and health in a larger body— unpacking the impact of rigid fitness culture and how traditional health and fitness models have often overlooked their Intersecting identities. Together, they reflect on the importance of flexibility, self-compassion, and redefining what movement and health looks like— and explore how medical and fitness models can better embody these principles by centring lived experience and making decisions with individuals, not for them.
2025-07-061h 02Amplified: Fat Voices, Bold StoriesBold Stories: Unpacking the Lancet’s “Clinical O*esity” Paper (ft. Louise Adams)In this episode of Amplified, Ellen is joined by clinical psychologist and weight-inclusive health advocate Louise Adams for our first Bold Story. Together, Louise unpacks the controversial Lancet article “Definition and diagnostic criteria of clinical o*esity, exploring who commissioned it, how it was constructed, and the scientific and clinical flaws it contains.They also highlight what’s missing: the voices of those with lived experience and insights from size-inclusive organisations.A gentle heads-up: this episode contains frequent use of o-word rhetoric due to the nature of the content. If that feels like too much right now, we fully...
2025-06-011h 03Amplified: Fat Voices, Bold StoriesFat Voices: Reclaiming Power and Liberation at the 2025 Weight Stigma Conference (ft. Lily O’Hara)In this special cross-promotional episode of Amplified, Ellen speaks with Lily O’Hara—public health academic, body liberation advocate, and chair of the 2025 International Weight Stigma Conference. Lily shares her personal journey into weight-inclusive public health and how her lived experience has shaped her approach to ethical, liberation-focused health promotion. Together, they discuss how weight stigma continues to show up in public health messaging, what true inclusivity looks like, and the critical need for change. Lily also gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming conference, what makes it unique, and how people from all backgrounds—researchers, practitioners, activists, and those...
2025-05-041h 04Amplified: Fat Voices, Bold StoriesFat Voices: Navigating Gender, Fatness & Identity (ft. Ari Spanos)In this episode of Amplified, host Ellen Masson sits down with Ari to explore the complexities of living at the intersection of fatness and a non-binary identity. Ari shares their experiences navigating body image, societal expectations, and the gaps in healthcare and social support for people in larger bodies who don’t conform to the gender binary. They discuss moments of joy and affirmation, the power of community, and what true gender-affirming and fat-affirming care should look like. Together, they reflect on identity, growth, and how we can create a more inclusive fat liberation movement.Connect with Us:
2025-04-0659 minAmplified: Fat Voices, Bold StoriesFat Voices: Body Image & Harm Reduction in Healthcare (ft. Claire Gasper)In this episode of Amplified, host Ellen Masson sits down with Claire Gasper to discuss her lived experience as a small-fat person, the body image work she does with clients, and the challenges of navigating the weight-loss grey zone within healthcare. Together, they explore the complexities of body image and the role of harm reduction in the dietetic space. Claire and Ellen unpack why it's crucial to support people in living fully in the present—without waiting for their bodies to change before pursuing the lives they want.Connect with Us:🔹 Claire Jasper – @dietfreeme🔹 Ellen Masson – @ellen.masson...
2025-03-021h 01Amplified: Fat Voices, Bold StoriesFat Voices: The Weight of Stigma in Healthcare (ft. Samantha Jurkovic)In this episode of Amplified, host Ellen Masson speaks with Samantha Jurkovic, who shares her deeply personal experiences with weight stigma in healthcare. Together, they explore how weight-centric care has impacted her emotional well-being, her relationship with her body, and her willingness to seek medical help.The conversation highlights the harm caused when healthcare professionals make assumptions based on weight and dismiss patients’ concerns. But it also offers hope, showcasing how size-inclusive care fosters dignity, respect, and better health outcomes for patients in larger bodies.If you’ve ever felt unseen or dismissed in a medical setting, this...
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Into The Red ZoneRoundtable - Genocide in GazaJoin Ellen & Tait as they host a round table on the ongoing genocide in Gaza. If you want to reach out to any of the lovely guests you can find them on instagram.Andrew Natoli@andrewexphysEmily Walker@emwalker_exphysI could also encourage you to follow and check out their podcast @reserch2practice_podcastDanial Arbilla@arbillaexercisephysiology@thedancingexercisephysioChloe Sutton @theselfcaresisterhoodReach out to Ellen at: IG: @ellen.masson_ep, @your.movement.spaceWebsite: https://www.yourmovementspace.com.au...
2024-07-011h 11Into The Red ZoneWhat is Long Covid? (ft Toby Coy)Join Ellen & Tait as they sit down with Toby Coy to discuss long COVID. Toby shares insights into its symptoms, mechanisms, and prevention strategies, offering valuable knowledge in this concise discussion.The media seems to have moved on from COVID-19, but should we? What are we missing from this picture? Tune in to Into the Red Zone for essential insights into the lingering effects of COVID-19.Reach out to Toby at:Â X/Twitter: TobyLCoyReach out to Ellen at:Â IG: @ellen.masson_ep, @your.movement.spaceWebsite: https://www.yourmovementspace.com.au...
2024-04-0959 minInto The Red ZoneLived Experiance with an Eating Disorder (ft Paved With Gold Podcast)We are delighted to welcome Ash and Cal from the Paved with Gold Podcast to our show today. Paved with Gold is a podcast dedicated to exploring lived experiences with eating disorders. In this episode, Ash and Cal join us to share their personal stories of living with eating disorders and fighting for recovery.Ellen's audio didn't record very well during this podcast recording. We hope you still enjoy this listening experience. Check out the Paved with Gold Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Reach out to Callie at: IG: @Calsann.support and @ca...
2024-03-191h 02Into The Red ZoneD&M with Dan - Live from YMSJoin Dan, Ellen, and Tait for an ITRZ first! We are going live from Your Movement Space (YMS). Hear us rant and bant organically as we figure out what we should talk about for the podcast, something you will hear for the first time today. So sit back, and join us for a fun-filled, unhinged chat! Let's get started! 🎙️✨Reach out to Dan at:IG: @thedancingexercisephysio, @arbillaexercisephysiologyFacebook: Arbilla Exercise PhysiologyReach out to Ellen at: IG: @ellen.masson_ep, @your.movement.spaceWebsite: https://www.yourmovementspace.com.au/Email...
2024-03-041h 05Into The Red ZoneEvidence Based Pilates (Ft Adam McAtee)We welcome Adam McAtee to ITRZ today to talk about evidence-based pilated and evidence-based movement more generally. Adam will break down the latest scientific findings, debunk myths, and discuss practical applications to enhance your Pilates or movement practice.Reach out to Adam:IG: @adammcateepilatesHis Podcast: Evidence-based pilates podcastwebsite: www.evidance-basedpilates.comReach out to Ellen at: IG: @ellen.masson_ep, @your.movement.spaceWebsite: https://www.yourmovementspace.com.au/Email: info.yourmovementspace@gmail.comReach out to Tait at: IG: pain.to.performance.ep...
2024-02-1052 min
What's True? Health PodcastEP10 - Manual Therapy, Person-Centred Care and The Reality of Clinical Practice with Tait & EllenToday we are joined by the wonderful Tait Brown and Ellen Masson, two Exercise Physiologists in Sydney to tell us more about the realities of clinical practice
Follow them here: @pain.to.performance.ep @ellen.masson_ep
2024-01-241h 09Into The Red ZoneCaring for Culture in Health Care (ft Jyden Murray)Today Jyden Murray joins us to discuss how we can close the gap and inequality that exists between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. We discuss the history of these inequalities, ongoing intergenerational trauma, and how we can integrate cultural and traditional knowledge systems into our healthcare approaches.Jyden is known as 'The Koori Physio' on both Instagram and Tick-tock and makes content dedicated to this space. His pages are definitely worth checking out. Reach out to Jyden at:IG: @thekooriphysioTick Tock: @thekooriphysioResource on a framework for working with indigenous people in health...
2024-01-2256 minInto The Red ZoneD&M with Dan - Last of the Q&AThis is part three and the final part of the Q and A series on D&M's with Dan. We hope you enjoy this EP and as always, leave a review and 5 stars, or else Tait will show up unannounced at your place. So sit back, and join us for a fun-filled, unhinged chat! Let's get started! 🎙️✨Reach out to Dan at:IG: @thedancingexercisephysio, @arbillaexercisephysiologyFacebook: Arbilla Exercise PhysiologyReach out to Ellen at: IG: @ellen.masson_ep, @your.movement.spaceWebsite: https://www.yourmovementspace.com.au/Email: info.yourmov...
2024-01-1259 min
Life's too short to count almondsS3 Ep 3 : Life's Too Short to Have a Terrible Relationship with Exercise with Ellen Masson*******Movement Mini Series********
Welcome to our Movement Mini Series. It's peak 'New Year New You' / New Year's Resolution Season and the diet culture vultures are out in force. So we thought it the perfect time to provide another perspective.
In this series we speak with 5 wonderful Australian Fitness Professionals to provide some support in navigating movement.
Today it's Exercise Physiologist Ellen Masson, founder of Your Movement Space. Ellen is passionate about helping people build (or rebuild) a positive relationship with exercise. Ellen shares about their background that led them to find themself in the...
2024-01-1050 minInto The Red ZoneTo Diagnose or not to Diagnose, that is the Question (ft Ben Slade)Come join ITRZ hosts Ellen and Tait as they have a casual chat with Ben Slade, a physiotherapist based in Adelaide. This chat had no pre-framing questions and no topic, everything that came up, came up organically. So sit back, and join us for a fun-filled, unhinged chat! Let's get started! 🎙️✨Reach out to Ben at:IG: @benslade10 Reach out to Ellen at: IG: @ellen.masson_ep, @your.movement.spaceWebsite: https://www.yourmovementspace.com.au/Email: info.yourmovementspace@gmail.comReach out to Tait at:
2023-12-291h 01Into The Red ZoneD&M with Dan - For the SwiftiesCome join ITRZ hosts Ellen and Tait on their DNM journey with the famous Daniel Armadillo (Arbilla). This part two of a Q and A series unpacks these questions and somehow amongst the shenanigans they seemly relate back to our queen and savior Tay Tay. We hope you enjoy this EP and as always, leave a review and 5 stars, or else Tait will show up unannounced at your place. So sit back, and join us for a fun-filled, unhinged chat! Let's get started! 🎙️✨Reach out to Dan at:IG: @thedancingexercisephysio, @arbillaexercisephysiologyFacebook: Arbilla Exercis...
2023-11-301h 13Into The Red ZoneRoundtable - Putting "Allied" back into Allied HealthToday ITRZ hosts its first round table to unpacking the APA document describing the differences between EPs and Physios. If you want to reach out to any of the lovely guests you can find them on instagram.Andrew Natoli@andrewexphysEmily Walker@emwalker_exphysI could also encorage you to follow and check out their podcast @reserch2practice_podcastDanial Arbilla@arbillaexercisephysiology@thedancingexercisephysioIf you want to check out the document we have been talking about a link is provided below:https...
2023-11-1347 minInto The Red ZoneMoving in a Fat Body (ft Ragen Chastain)Hey there, wonderful listeners! We've got a fantastic episode lined up for you today as we welcome the incredible Ragen Chastain to the podcast! Ragen wears many hats – she's a Speaker, Writer, and Researcher delving into the intersection of weight science, weight stigma, health, and healthcare. On top of that, she's an athlete, an ACE Certified Health Coach, and a Functional Fitness Specialist.In this episode, Ragen dives deep into the world of movement, specifically from the perspective of those in larger bodies. Get ready for some enlightening insights as we explore:Ragen's personal journey with movement an...
2023-11-0255 min
Paved with Gold - The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast11 - Exercise and Eating Disorders with Ellen MassonOn this episode of Paved with Gold, we're joined by exercise physiologist Ellen Masson (they/them) to talk all thing to do with exercise and movement. They talk about how abstinence of exercise during recovery is not actually recommended, how to repair your relationship with movement and a gentle needling of toxic gym culture for the road. Follow Ellen on Instagram @ellen.masson_ep or follow @your.movement.spaceYou can listen to their podcast, Into the Red Zone on Spotify and Apple PodcastsFollow Callie on Instagram @calsann.support To find ou...
2023-10-291h 15Into The Red ZoneD&M's with Dan - Rainbows & FlowersHey there, wonderful listeners! Guess who's back? It's our fantastic guest turned co-host, Dan (we're still trying to remember his last name, though)! Get ready for the next episode of the D&M's with Dan series.In this episode, we're kicking off with your awesome questions from Instagram. You asked, and oh boy, are we answering!Today, we're tackling the following burning questions:Managing chronic pain and the fascinating BPS model of healthcare?What exactly an EP is? Dive into the differences between an EP and a Physio, and hear how our views on this...
2023-10-191h 03Into The Red ZoneSafe Fitness Spaces for the Queer Community (Ft Trinity Joy)We welcome Trinity Joy, the owner of Chin Up Training, to the Red Zone today to discuss creating safer spaces for the LGBTQIA+/Queer community within health and fitness environments.In this episode, we explore the following questions with Trinity:What does it mean to be Queer and what does that mean to all of us?What does the concept of 'safe spaces' entail?What steps are necessary to ensure accessibility for the queer community in these spaces?How can trainers and practitioners make their rented spaces more inclusive?What aspects do you think are lacking, and...
2023-10-071h 012023-09-221h 05Into The Red ZoneD&M's with Dan - MisogynyWe’re back with our esteemed guest turned co-host Dan Armadillo for a special intimate series, diving into vulnerable discussions about important issues relevant to healthcare professionals.In this episode, we dived into:- What made Dan start posting about misogyny- Our experiences with sexism, and how we first learned about it- How a patriarchal society impacts us, and what we can do as clinicians- Practical examples to make our work and home spaces more inclusive- Starting points for clinicians who are curious to learn moreReach ou...
2023-09-0949 minInto The Red ZoneLived Experiance in a Fat Body (ft Samantha Jurkovic)Samantha Jurkovic is a peer support worker who is here to talk about her lived experience navigating the world in a fat body. This is a must-listen episode for any listeners who are in a straight-sized or thin body. Please get behind Sam and give her all the love and support she deserves in this space. Do you have more questions for Sam? You can contact or follow her on:IG: @bodies_of_art
2023-07-311h 04Into The Red ZoneInvisible Illness & POTS (Ft Jennifer Smallridge)In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Exercise Physiologist Jennifer Smallridge from Connection Medicine Co. Get ready for an in-depth conversation as we delve into the world of "invisible illness" and why it is crucial to raise awareness around the struggles people have living with these often misunderstood conditions.Today we will be talking predominately about POTS and will hopefully get Jen back soon to cover other invisible illnesses such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and hEDS. We cover: The concept of "invisible illness"What is POTS/OI?What is the evidence for exercise...
2023-07-101h 05Into The Red ZoneGatekeeping Movement on Social Media (ft Jared Maynard)Welcome to another exhilarating episode of our podcast, where we proudly present our third encounter with the exceptional Jarad Maynard! Jarad has become an invaluable friend of the show, and today, we've given him an open platform to unleash his thoughts and engage in a cathartic rant. Buckle up because we're diving headfirst into the red zone! Some of our rants and bants today included:Internet and real-life trolls gatekeeping movements and stopping people from lifting and getting strong.How most rehab providers still suck at getting people strong. We discuss how to keep things simple and make the...
2023-06-2146 minInto The Red ZoneManaging Rejection & Ghosting in Allied Health (ft Quinn Henoch)Quinn from clinical athlete joins us again for a very human episode. Today we are focusing on how to manage rejection from our clients in a few different forms. Quinn has a doctorate in physical therapy and is the director of Clinical Athlete. His organization aims to educate clinicians, coaches, and students in the realms of athlete health & performance.This episode covers the following questions: How to reduce ghosting in clinical practice?How can clinicians manage their own feelings of rejection from clients?How can universities prepare us better for the rejection side of the...
2023-05-1559 minInto The Red ZoneNavigating Weight Loss Goals from a Size-Inclusive Perspective (ft Meredith Woolsey & Alanah Reilly)Today we dive deep into the topic of how to manage weight and shape concerns within the framework of a size-inclusive lens. We are joined by the owner of Move to Live in Adelaide and HAES exercise physiologist, Meridith. Alanah also joins us from Brisbane, she is the owner and director of Autonomy in Movement and specialises in navigating the complexities of movement during eating disorder recovery.This podcast covers some of the following topics:1) What is the difference between the terms weight neutral and size-inclusive?2) How is person-centered care part of this framework?3) What...
2023-04-191h 18Into The Red ZoneACL Rehab (ft Steph Allen)Welcome, Step Allen into the red zone. Dr. Steph Allen is a co-founder of the Level Up Initiative and an expert in ACL rehabilitation. Steph has just started her own business focusing specifically on ACL return to sport. Today Steph will be talking to us about: The current state of ACL rehab and what needs to change to get clients better outcomes.Fear of loading on the quads early and what effect it has on long-term outcomes.The different measurements and metrics you can use to determine readiness to return to sport.When do you...
2023-01-0444 minInto The Red ZoneTrauma Informed Practice (ft Leanne Green)Leanne is a size-inclusive APD with over 12 years of experience providing trauma-informed care to people across a diverse range of body sizes, abilities, and identities. Leanna also works as the manager for Weave Youth and Community Services in Waterloo.This podcast lets you dip your toe in the water of trauma-informed practice with resources to continue your learning.
2022-10-2150 minInto The Red ZoneSize Inclusive Practice (ft Meredith Woolsey)Welcome, Meridith Woolsey into the red zone. Meridith is an exercise physiologist working from her own clinic "Move to Live". Her clinic is weight-neutral and she works in the Health At Every Size (HAES) paradigm of providing people of all shapes and sizes with healthcare tailored to them. Today Meredith joins the red zone to discuss size-inclusive practice, questions include: - What is weight-inclusive practice?- What is size-based oppression and how does it show up in society? - What can we do as EPs day to day to align ourselves more with...
2022-09-0954 minInto The Red ZoneThe Gates of Valhalla (ft John Flag)Welcome back John Flag to the hot red, red zone. John is the founder of Rebuild Stronger and comes on to drop masterful truth bombs on tait and me. This one has all the bants you come for balanced out with a great conversation around powerlifting efficiency. Some topics covered today include: - How to determine the most efficient technique for each of your athletes? - Can we really see by anthropometrics what would be the best technique for each lifter? - Can we really see the minutia of human movements, such as whether...
2022-08-241h 03Into The Red ZoneA reflection on Masters in Physiotherapy (Ft Judd Felsher)Welcome to season 2 of ITRZ! Did you miss us? As a health care professional have you ever felt like if you just did enough further education eventually that whole of inadequacy would fill? Today we had the lovely Judd discuss with us his insights as an EP doing his master's in physiotherapy. If you have questions for Judd you can find him on socials at: Instagram - @judd.epFacebook - Judd FelsherJudd will be coming on as Tait's underling at total body benefit soon. So watch this space.
2022-07-2057 minInto The Red ZoneDysfunctional Exercise Habits (ft Danika Quesnel)Today is Ellen's first solo episode with the lovely Danika Quesnel. Danika is a researcher focused on the role of exercise in the treatment of eating disorders. Since the completion of her MSc, Danika has contributed peer-review publications to the field of exercise and eating disorders, perfectionism, body image, and problematic internet use.
2021-11-2157 minInto The Red ZoneInto the Mental Health Red ZoneTait and Ellen get together to talk shit just like the OG episodes of the podcast, only with much better audio and sound quality. Getting back to our roots and pumping it up with a chat about our own struggles with mental health.
2021-07-2754 minInto The Red ZoneOverdiagnosis and Overprescribing (ft Raphael Bender)Ellen and Tait welcome Raphael Bender to the red zone. I can honestly say, Raph's ability to quote research is only second to Greg Lehman himself. Strap yourself in and bring a notebook cause you're going to want to catch the names of some of these papers. The main one is "Buy-in for back pain: Does individuality matter?" by Mitchell Gibbs. You can read a free copy by following this link: https://meridian.allenpress.com/jcep/article/7/4/82/190643/Buy-In-for-Back-Pain-Does-Individualization-MatterRaph Bender's Instagram - @the_raphaelbenderBreath Education - https://breathe.edu.au/Check...
2021-06-0154 minInto The Red ZoneAthlete Care and Support (ft Quinn Henoch)Ellen and Tait's long-time crush, Quinn Henoch, finally enters the red zone. Quinn has a doctorate in physical therapy and is the director of the clinical athlete. His organization aims to educate clinicians, coaches, and students in the realms of athlete health & performance. Dr. Quinn Henoch's Instagram - @quinn.henochdptClinical Athlete - https://clinicalathlete.com/CALU Facebook discussion group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/893462204156956
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The Running EP PodcastEp.28 - From The Barbell To Valhalla w/ Tait BrownTait Brown (Accredited Exercise Physiologist / Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Podcaster) joins us to chat all things STRENGTH TRAINING! On this episode, we talk about the importance of resistance training for health and for LIFE; balancing PAIN and PERFORMANCE; how to effectively REDUCE RISK OF INJURY; respecting the PROCESS; being UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC; and MORE!You can follow Tait Brown on:Total Body Benefit @totalbodybenefit (Instagram) - http://www.totalbodybenefit.com/Listen and subscribe to the "Into The Red Zone Podcast" with Tait Brown & Ellen Masson
2021-03-071h 25Into The Red ZoneEating Disorders In Sport (ft Fiona Sutherland)We welcome Fiona Sutherland, director of the Mindful Dietitian, into the red zone today. Fionia is one nerdy and well-informed sports dietitian. She has worked with elite-level athletes including gymnasts and divers. Her knowledge and understanding of eating disorders in sport are unbelievable. She hits us over the head with pure facts and logic. She challenges both Tait and I's understanding of the evidence-based funnel and the risks associated with weight category-based sports. How can we minimize these impacts through the environment we create and the langue that we use?
2021-03-051h 02Into The Red ZoneCrossing Educational Chasms (Ft Zak Gabor)Today we welcomed Zac Gabor to the RED ZONE. Zac is a physical therapist at Boston Physical Therapy & Wellness as well as the president of The Level Up Initiative. An organization dedicated to ongoing education for exercise professionals with a focus on bridging the gap between university and practice. Today we asked Zak :1. What was your experience going from university to practice? (we can all give our perspectives here). 2. What memorable inflection points have you had through your professional development?3. How do we bridge the gap between evidence-based and its practical application. 4. How do...
2021-02-2152 minInto The Red ZoneShort-sighted Health Care (Ft Luke Postlethwaite)Today we welcomed Luke Postlethwaite to the RED ZONE, Clinic Owner and Director of The Biomechanics. Today we discussed. 1. What is short cited healthcare? 2. What are the long term implications of focusing on short term profits. 3. Different business models and how they impact exercise professionals' ability to be ethical. 4. How can we be profitable without giving up our morals. 5. How can AHP’s work within the constraints of private practice to reduce short cited healthcare in the workplace. Tait and I share our real-life experience and personal struggles with have had with mo...
2021-02-1054 minInto The Red ZoneLogical Fallacy (ft Daniel Arbilla)Arabella? Armadillo? Who the hell knows. Our good mate Daniel (let me google how to actually spell his name) Arbilla rejoins into the red zone to talk all things logical fallacy. When we practice we assume that if we use an intervention, it is that specific intervention that makes the client improve. However, there are many things that impact a result. Your specific intervention (more magic trick) doesn't work for the reasons you think it does. Join @totalbodybenefit and I as we call out exercise as an intervention, discuss real world examples, and take...
2021-01-1549 minInto The Red ZoneWhat the F**k is Podiatry (ft. Alex Murray)Time to clear today's schedule as another episode of @into.the.red.zone has just dropped. If you are anything like me, I know shit all about podiatry and I will happily admit it. Anything beyond feet and orthotics and I am completely lost. Luckily, @makingsenseofpodiatry is here to enlighten us! Join us for a deep dive on all things I don't understand!Want to contact Alex? Find him at:@makingsenseofpodiatryPodiatry Systems - https://www.facebook.com/Podiatry-Systems-112471347301107
2020-12-311h 02Into The Red ZoneDon't Yuck My Yum (ft John Flagg)John Flagg of Rebuild Stronger absolutely dominates ITRZ. This conversation was supposed to be about powerlifting performance and pain. However, in true ITRZ style, we spoke of nothing of the sort. Join us for rants and bants about pain in performance, social media's impact on strength athletes, efficient technique, and accepting the risks of your sport. And remember, don't yuck my yum!
2020-12-1459 minInto The Red ZonePsychologically Informed What Now? (Ft Anthony Berrick)Anthony walks straight into the red zone this podcast. He is here to pump it up and take some names. Anthony is a clinical psychologist specializing in exposure therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and anxiety. He is also an enthusiast of armadillo sanctuaries and has one at his place of work, barbell psychology. I was taught about the BPS model for emergent pain when I was in university. However, I was never taught how to practically apply skills that take into consideration the psychological and behavioral components of a pain experience. Today we dive into...
2020-11-261h 04Into The Red ZoneEP21: What To Do About Scans? (Ft: Jared Maynard)Strap yourself in people! This one went off the rails. The lovely @jared.unbreakablestrength to drop some knowledge bombs and kick people in the face with pure unbreakable power.This conversation went on a massive tangent to the original topic. Pure chaos and carnage when you put these three in a room.What we did end up talking about were scans. What to do when a client gives you a scan? When should you ask for a scan? What to do when a client wants a scan but you don't think it's needed?We...
2020-11-1256 minInto The Red ZoneEP20: Stop Pathologising Movement (ft Greg Lehman)The man, the myth, the legend, Greg Lehman joins the red zone today to talk about all things movement optimization and movement variability. If you have been confused about neutral spine, good or bad movement, disc durability and it's placed in rehabilitation. This one is for you. Join us for an optimistic look at the musculoskeletal system. The human body is resilient, available, and durable. It was designed to move and move often in a variety of ways. It's time the medical field started acting like it.
2020-10-1249 minInto The Red ZoneEP19: Fat Acceptance (ft Rachel Roberts)All of us have some level of Fatphobia, it's time to address it, accept it, and work towards a solution that doesn't exclude individuals in a larger from the conversation. Rachel Roberts is a fat-positive counselor working at make space counseling. She strives to help her clients learn to trust and accept their bodies. Join us for a deep dive into the impacts of weight stigma and how fatphobia shows up in the langue we use, the spaces we create, and medicine it's self.
2020-09-301h 06
Health With Purpose#2 Health at Every Size with Ellen MassonIn this episode, I am joined by Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Health at Every Size (HAES) enthusiast, Ellen Masson. She is passionate about helping people seek a more balanced and sustainable approach to weight loss. In this episode, we talk about :Ellen’s passion for the HAES movementWhat is Health At Every Size (HAES)The myths about weight loss The risks associated with weight loss as a goal Strategies to shift towards a more weight neutral approach🧡 Follow Ellen on Instagram @ellenmasson.ep🧡 Or shoot her an email : ellen.masson@gmail.com 🧡 Check...
2020-09-211h 01Into The Red ZoneEP18: Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia (Ft Matt Jones)Today we have Matt Jones with us to discuss exercise-induced hypoalgesia. This is just a fancy way of saying pain reduction that results from a single bout of exercise. Matt is our first academic on the podcast. He is a lecture and researcher at UNSW with a wealth of knowledge to share. Let's welcome him to the RED ZONE!
2020-09-1443 minInto The Red ZoneEP17: Motivational Interviewing (ft Jeff Rufila)Do you label yourself as a person-centered AHP? Are you truly upholding this during your communication with clients and patients?Jeff Rufila is on this week to talk about motivational interviewing and how it is applied in practice. MI gives you a framework to listen to clients and help guide them to answers rather than trying to play the expert or "fix" them.Tait and I are finally able to pronounce one of our friend's last names correctly and Jeff puts his own twist on Arabella's last name. True into this must-listen episode for...
2020-09-0158 minInto The Red ZoneEP16: Rants & Bants (ft Daniel Arbilla)How the hell do you pronounce your name Mr Arabella? More into the red zone listeners are asking what is Daniel's last name? To be honest, I don't even know. Join Ellen, Tait & Dan for our first casual rants and bants episode. The topic of the day is "do EP's hate manual therapy?". Join us for the most down to earth to a discussion about manual therapy and exercise.
2020-08-1854 minInto The Red ZoneEP15: Ducks & Buckets (ft Jared Maynard)Strap yourself in people cause this episode is off the handle. With a blood oath, we welcome Jared Maynard to the red zone. Tait and Jared develop a deep bromance and Ellen fails to keep this conversation on track. This discussion covers: *What is Pain? What is our understanding of pain? *Acute vs Chronic Pain management? *Mechanism of injury vs no clear mechanism *Addressing client expectations*What can allied health providers do when sharing a client with a practitioner who is not pain science-informed.Want to contact Jared...
2020-08-031h 01Into The Red ZoneEP14: Values-driven Care (ft Kimberlee Smee)Tait and Ellen walk straight into the jungle with dietitian Kimberlee Smee. In today's episode, we discuss values-driven care and how this applies to eating disorder treatment as well as pain management. This is a juicy subject so let's jump right into the jungle. There ain't no weight classes here baby. The jungle don't care about your size. Only the strongest will survive.
2020-07-2256 minInto The Red ZoneEP13: HAES in Bariatric Surgery (ft Laura King)I am so excited to introduce the lovely Laura King to you all. Laura is a HAES allied dietician and exercise physiologist. Laura spent time working in environments that clashed with her values and ethics as a practitioner. Laura stresses the importance of HAES as a spectrum. Thus just because your workplace might not allow for you to sit under that umbrella, doesn't mean your practice can not have HAES informed values. If you have ever viewed the HAES movement as dogmatic this is a must-listen.
2020-07-0658 min
The Running EP PodcastEp.15 - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (w/ Daniel & Ellen) [Part 2][Part 2] On this episode, I had the pleasure of joining Daniel Arbilla (AEP) and Ellen Masson (AEP) for a casual round-table chat about Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
2020-07-0638 minThe Running EP PodcastEp.14 - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (w/ Daniel & Ellen) [Part 1][Part 1] On this episode, I had the pleasure of joining Daniel Arbilla (AEP) and Ellen Masson (AEP) for a casual round-table chat about Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
2020-07-0438 minInto The Red ZoneEP12: Buoyancy in Healthcare (ft Michael Rizk)Today we dive into the issues facing the health care industry as we move away from fixing people. We have the please of hosting Michael Rizk the founder of imoveu. You will have to stay tuned to the end to understand the title of today's podcast.
2020-06-291h 05Into The Red ZoneEP11: Modern Exercise Prescription (ft Brendan Mouatt)We are joined today by exercise physiologist Brendan Mouatt, our favorite researcher with a beard. We were supposed to talk about if exercise was a placebo but we got radically sidetracked. In a world where "everything works" so, "nothing works" or regression to the mean so what's the point. What can we do to make a real difference to people with pain?
2020-06-151h 00Into The Red ZoneEP10: Dancers Don't Diet (ft Fumi Somehara)Today we have the pleasure of hosting non-diet dietician Fumi Somehara. Fumi is passionate above radical changes that need to the dance industry in order to decrease the high level of eating disorders found in the industry. Today we cover the following topics: 1) Dance culture2) What are eating disorders?3) How do you go about assessing the current relationship with food, body image, and weight concerns? 4) The role of shame and guilt. 5) How do you facilitate positive change for dancers? 6) Common barriers to change in the dance community.
2020-06-1038 minInto The Red ZoneEP9: Does technique matter? (ft Matt Rains)Tait & Ellen are joined by Matt Rains to navigate if technique really matters. The podcast covers. - What does technique refer to? - When is it of high importance? - Can we train athletes out of bad positions for complex tasks?- When is it of low importance?
2020-06-0155 minInto The Red ZoneEP8: Weight Neutral Practice (ft Glow Group Health and Wellbeing)Are you confused as all hell about what weight neutral means? Are you even more confused as to how to apply it in practice? Tait and Ellen talk shop with the lovely ladies from Glow Group Health and Wellbeing.
2020-05-2557 minInto The Red ZoneEP7: Screw These Old Kents (ft Dave Renfrew)Are you confused about politics? Do all the parties seem the same? Join us and David Renfrew as we discuss the differences between the major parties and where we sit on the political divide.
2020-05-1849 minInto The Red ZoneEP6: Neutral Spine is the New Cancer (ft Daniel La Spina)Are you confused about posture? It's hard to know what is and isn't true with all the bull shit "perfect way to sit at your desk" crap. Join us for a juicy conversation about neutral spine and weather posture matters.
2020-05-1147 minInto The Red ZoneEP5: Weight Centric Science (ft Daniel Arbilla)We dissect a study that looks fantastic on the outside but doesn’t give you the full picture.Join us as we drink whiskey and rant. Study: “effectiveness of weight loss intervention for reducing pain and disability in people with common muscular-skeletal disorders: a systematic review with meta-analysis.”
2020-05-0447 minThe Running EP PodcastEp.9 - Roundtable Chat w/ Daniel Arbilla & Ellen Masson (Weight Management, Manual Therapy & MI)This is a casual Sunday night roundtable chat with Exercise Physiologists, Daniel Arbilla & Ellen Masson covering topics such as the issues surrounding Weight Management, the usage of Manual Therapy as a "tool in your toolbox" as well as the misinterpretations surrounding Motivational Interviewing!
2020-05-0439 minInto The Red ZoneEP4: Chronic DietingDo you understand chronic dieting and how it might impact your client's results? Find out what it is, how to recognize it, and what to do about it.
2020-04-2556 minInto The Red ZoneEP3: Assessments, More or Less?Oh, this is a spicy one!!Ellen and Tait start to get their sh*t together on their 3rd episode and are dropping knowledge bombs left, right and center.In this episode the discussion focuses on initial consultations, and how much time do we need to spend running objective assessments.This was an absolute blast for the dynamic duo crushing the status quo in allied health!!LET'S GET IT!!!@ellen.masson_ep@totalbodybenefit
2020-04-1556 minInto The Red ZoneEP2: Flare ups, Do they matter?Ellen and Tait are back at it, discussing ideas around flare-ups and their significance in the short and long term for pain management.Oh just mind the language Tait, this is your last warning!!Make sure to check this bad boi out on Spotify or iTunes.@totalbodybenefit@ellen.masson_ep
2020-04-0852 minInto The Red ZoneEP1: Talking Load ManagementEllen and Tait get together as the dynamic duo in their very first podcast, welcome to "Into the Red Zone!"In this first podcast, they talk all things load management and as you will start to find out, Tait is a bit of a wild card with a low key drinking issue during podcasts which seems to fuel his passionate energy.Hope you guys enjoy this one as much as they enjoyed making it!@ellen.masson_ep@totalbodybenefit
2020-04-081h 01
The Running EP PodcastEp.2 - Ellen Masson (Exercise Physiologist), Reflecting on YEAR 1 of Practice, Mental Health & Weight ManagementEllen Masson (Exercise Physiologist) joins us to talk about her lessons and experiences after completion her first year of Practice, the importance of Mental Health & her approach to treatment regarding Weight Management.
2020-01-2558 min
Herbally YoursChristopher Vasey, ND - Natural Antibiotics and AntiviralsEllen Kamhi talks with Dr. Christopher Vasey, a naturopath and author living in Switzerland. He studied naturopathy in Paris and started his private practice in 1979. Alongside his therapeutic work, he continued his formation by studying the works of famous naturopaths such as Dr. Paul Carton, Herbert Shelton, Robert Masson, R. Jackson, Kneipp, and others. Christopher Vasey lectures regularly in Europe, the USA and Canada. In today’s show, we focus on his book, Natural Antibiotics and Antivirals- 18 Infection Fighting Herbs and Essential Oils. He explains which conditions each addresses most effectively, proper dosage, and the best methods of ingestion.
2018-11-1229 min