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The Points North PT Podcast

The Points North PT Podcast

By Kathleen Doehla

Forget all the assumptions you’ve ever had about your health! Sports medicine physical therapist Kathleen Doehla will teach you her body/mind/spirit/lifestyle approach and mindset to health and wellness. Built on a foundation of neuroplasticity—your central nervous system’s ability to constantly change and adapt in response to feedback—her approach will help you to train yourself to release pain, heal injuries, get stronger and more flexible, improve your movement and sport technique, feel calmer and happier, live your best life, and more fun stuff! Formerly the Brain Revolution podcast.
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8. Chronic Pain: Live An Amazing Life Within An Imperfect Framework

The Points North PT PodcastJul 10, 2022

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19. “You Are What You Eat” and What the PT Had To Say About It

19. “You Are What You Eat” and What the PT Had To Say About It

A review of the efficacy of the twin study presented in the “You Are What You Eat” documentary, recognizing bias, and considerations regarding diet whether you follow an omnivore or a plant-based diet.
Feb 25, 202421:30
18. The 2024 Focus of Points North Sports & Regenerative PT: Engage!

18. The 2024 Focus of Points North Sports & Regenerative PT: Engage!

Stop paying attention to your feelings and thoughts and retreating to the “safe” prison in your mind that keeps you from making forward progress! Jump in and commit 100% and engage with life!
Jan 23, 202408:58
17. On Finding Our Lost Souls: A Conversation With Julie Roick

17. On Finding Our Lost Souls: A Conversation With Julie Roick

This was a really fun episode to record, and I think you all will love it! Julie will tell you about the Influenced Self, how we lose our true selves in this false identity we create, and how we can reclaim our souls and live a purposeful life of intention.
Mar 10, 202336:10
16. “What Should We Have For Dinner?”—Navigating the Wild World of Diet

16. “What Should We Have For Dinner?”—Navigating the Wild World of Diet

This one’s a little longer than usual, there’s so much to discuss! Learn the elementary biochemistry of food to help guide your food choices and simple hacks to improve the quality of your diet. We’ll also review some of the most popular diet plans out there.
Feb 12, 202346:40
15. Body Acceptance: On Being You and Rejecting the Unattainable Cultural Ideal

15. Body Acceptance: On Being You and Rejecting the Unattainable Cultural Ideal

You’re perfect the way you are! Learn about the unattainable cultural ideal and why you should ignore it. Listen to some strategies to help you change your focus from looking perfect to living healthily, strongly, and fully. Enjoy! ❤️
Jan 17, 202324:04
14. Welcome to the 40s, Part 3: Protect Your Brain Through Active Engagement!

14. Welcome to the 40s, Part 3: Protect Your Brain Through Active Engagement!

Protect your independence! Learn the importance of unconscious motor control and the components of active engagement, all of which you need for a healthy brain and independent function throughout your lifespan.
Jan 02, 202321:42
13. Welcome To The 40s Part 2: The Makeover That Can Save Your Life!

13. Welcome To The 40s Part 2: The Makeover That Can Save Your Life!

Enjoy this fun, interactive episode which explores the relationship between flexibility, balance and posture. Learn some easy exercises to keep you fabulous, functional and in charge throughout your lifespan!
Sep 27, 202222:08
12. Welcome To The 40s part 1: Your New Self-Care Routine

12. Welcome To The 40s part 1: Your New Self-Care Routine

Who says you have to slow down because you’re 40 (or 30, 50, 60, 70 or beyond)? You do, however, need a little regular self-care. Learn what to do to take care of yourself so you can keep on doing what you love, fully and independently!
Sep 13, 202230:43
11. …But That’s Not Important:” The Relevance Of An Accurate Medical History

11. …But That’s Not Important:” The Relevance Of An Accurate Medical History

You can’t rewrite your medical history. Own it if you want to heal! Your signs, symptoms and medical history are a map showing health care professionals how to help you. More about that in this episode!
Aug 15, 202219:25
10. Building A Resilience Mindset

10. Building A Resilience Mindset

Resilience is a learned skill, and can be cultivated via neuroplasticity through physical training, mental training and mindfulness activities. Learn ways to help build a resilience mindset to protect yourself from the toxic effects of chronic stress.
Aug 02, 202222:14
9. Hey Girl, Just Chill: The Fabulous Fields Of Psychoneuroimmunology And Epigenetics

9. Hey Girl, Just Chill: The Fabulous Fields Of Psychoneuroimmunology And Epigenetics

This week we get into the science of exactly how stress affects physical and mental health and how you have the power to reverse those effects!
Jul 18, 202217:07
8. Chronic Pain: Live An Amazing Life Within An Imperfect Framework

8. Chronic Pain: Live An Amazing Life Within An Imperfect Framework

Chronic pain is no joke. Don’t give in to its drama and demands for attention! Learn the pathophysiology of chronic pain as well as strategies to conquer pain, free yourself and own your life!
Jul 10, 202228:00
7. What A Fiasco! (The PT’s Thoughts On The Outcome Of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health)

7. What A Fiasco! (The PT’s Thoughts On The Outcome Of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health)

A look at the confluence of events that led up to this point in time, the smooth power move pulled by the Supreme Court, and how to recognize cleverly disguised conservative rhetoric for what it actually is!
Jun 26, 202223:38
6. Believe!! ❤️

6. Believe!! ❤️

Learn the neuroscience of how your beliefs become your destiny, also known as manifestation. You have control over your beliefs and thoughts! This episode will help you get started on finding beliefs that will improve your life.
Jun 19, 202217:50
5. Neuroplasticity! (cue the jazz hands)

5. Neuroplasticity! (cue the jazz hands)

Neuroplasticity 101: what neuroplasticity is, what it isn’t, how it works, how we use it in our everyday life, why you shouldn’t believe marketers claiming to use neuroplasticity in their product or service, and a discussion of the coolest thing ever, the cortical brain map!
Jun 12, 202220:38
4. Pain part 1—Acute pain and the drama in your brain

4. Pain part 1—Acute pain and the drama in your brain

In this episode we’ll discuss the differences between acute, subacute and chronic pain, cover three important concepts that will help you self-modulate your own pain, and I also will share a protocol that you can follow in the event of acute injury.
Jun 05, 202220:59
3. “The Inbred Violence In Our Society”

3. “The Inbred Violence In Our Society”

It’s been a really rough week. Please join me for a discussion of a silent epidemic contributing to preventable tragedy, learn about what initiatives are being taken to address this epidemic, and how we all can help.
May 29, 202219:14
2. Claim Your Brain Space!

2. Claim Your Brain Space!

In this episode, we will cover some of the major influences in our world that contribute to toxic brain overstimulation, as well as how you can take control by creating space in your mind and limiting your brain’s exposure to toxic input.
May 22, 202229:48
1. How My Sports Medicine Clinic Turned Into a Crisis Clinic

1. How My Sports Medicine Clinic Turned Into a Crisis Clinic

Introduction—why a podcast, and what is the Brain Revolution method all about?
May 15, 202223:47