Dr. Theresa Larson is a force to be reckoned with and is on a mission to help her clients create their ‘new normal’. An IRL friend, author, and inspiring speaker, Theresa works to help people adapt to major life changes, whether good or bad, temporary or permanent, to help better cope and thrive in your new situation. About Dr. Theresa Larson Theresa is sharing everything about her work with adaptive athletes, how she combined her passions into the job of her dreams, and why she is working to represent the strong women of the world. Advocating for nurturing the roots of your mind, how to cope with the things that happen in your life and ways to combat your invisible wounds, Theresa is helping people stop struggling and start living. If you are searching for how to overcome nightmare situations to start living your life to the fullest with a resilient mindset and capable body, this episode is for you. Theresa is spreading her empowering message for people with temporary and permanent wounds about how you can learn to slow down, think about how you move and improve your movement patterns in order to create the opportunity for healing. This episode is all about encouraging physical and mental freedom and taking ownership of your health. How does Theresa’s mission and journey inspire you and your goals? Let us know in the comments section! Trigger Warning - Please know that this episode contains mentions to miscarriage and eating disorders.   On Today's Episode How to manage being an introvert on a day to day basis Bringing self-compassion and boundaries into motherhood and health and wellness What an adaptive athletes workout and training regime looks like Educating people on what it is they can do to relieve their worst symptoms and mindsets Overcoming invisible and visible injuries to increase representation of all abilities in the fitness space   Quotes “Honestly introversion led me to what I am doing now because it is more energy giving for me, like I let go” (7:36) “You get so caught up in the work life and you lose sight of like being a real human and being compassionate towards yourself. At least I do, I have.” (18:17) “And the [adpative] athletes come in and they train, and I think honestly we get more from them than we give. Because they are just so brave, and nothing really holds them back. And they really don't sweat the small stuff.” (23:32) “With any injury there comes this mental vulnerability of, ‘okay am I ever going to be able to do x,y,z again?’ And unbeknownst to us, sometimes the way that we have thought before kind of takes over and we stop doing the things that we love… and that becomes kind of an excuse” (44:58) “Be more aware of where your mind goes, and what your body is doing. And that awareness can add life to your years, and actually years to your life probably. Just from moving a little bit more, thinking more positively, thinking about growth, which adds less stress to your day.” (58:21)   Resources Mentioned In This Show  Dr. Theresa Larson Website Warrior: A Memoir My New Normal Podcast HTK #78: Karina Antonopoulos HTK #48: Theresa Larson   Check out the full show notes here! Follow Steph on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest I'd really love it if you would take 1 min and leave us a rating and review on iTunes!