In this insightful episode, host Dana Jones sits down with menopause coaching specialist Sarah Fuhrmann to explore the unique challenges women experience during menopause. Together, they discuss the physical and emotional changes that can arise and the importance of adapting fitness and nutrition routines to meet new needs.

Sarah's Bio:

Sarah Fuhrmann is a Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, Nutrition Coach, and functional aging expert who helps women in midlife and beyond train smarter, feel better, and reclaim their strength and confidence.
She’s the founder of SGF Coaching, where she coaches women through the physical and emotional shifts of menopause, including how to adapt your fitness and nutrition when pain or mysterious new symptoms enter the picture.

She knows firsthand what it’s like when it feels to train when something hurts. She's been through recurring knee pain, to heel pain that made walking miserable, to heart palpitations that felt like a heart attack, all as symptoms of menopause. She’s also lived the frustration of trying to stay active when your body suddenly seems to have other plans. Today, she combines that lived experience with science-backed strategies to help women move forward with strength, clarity, and confidence.

Based in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Sarah coaches women around the world from her small-town home—bringing big-picture perspective and real-life practicality to everything she teaches.

Her work has been featured in Forbes, Woman’s World, Top Sante (sahn-TAY) magazine, on Atlanta News First TV, the Hit Play Not Pause podcast, and more.

Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or just someone who wants to keep moving pain-free in midlife and beyond, Sarah brings empathy, expertise, and evidence-based clarity to the conversation.

LINKS:

IG: @sfuhrmann906

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SarahFuhrmann

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfuhrmann/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahFuhrmann

Website: https://www.sgfcoaching.com

FREEBIES:

The Menopause Weight Loss Kickstart: www.yourmenopausebff.com

Essential Tips for Better Sleep in Menopause: https://bit.ly/4jLysLY

Dana’s Links:

⁠⁠https://www.painfreeathletepodcast.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠10 Day Journaling Journey⁠⁠

Podcast Disclaimer:

The Pain-Free Podcast is presented solely for general information, education, and entertainment purposes. Any information presented in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. As always, users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition that they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

In this episode of the Pain Free Athlete Podcast, host Dana Jones sits down with Lara Heimann, an international yoga pioneer, physical therapist, and founder of the LYT Method®. Together, they explore the critical role of movement, posture, and the body’s messages through pain. Lara shares her personal journey, the inspiration behind creating LYT Yoga, and her mission to bridge gaps in movement education while empowering people to connect more deeply with their bodies.

The conversation covers:

• The importance of understanding movement mechanics and posture in daily life
• How technology and modern lifestyles contribute to postural issues and chronic pain
• Lara’s approach to reframing pain as a valuable communication tool from the body
• The need for a more inclusive, functional, and sustainable approach to yoga
• Insights into the future of movement education and holistic health, especially for women

Lara’s expertise blends physiology, neurology, and functional movement, offering listeners actionable advice for living pain-free and feeling at home in their bodies.

About Lara Heimann

Lara Heimann is an internationally recognized yoga pioneer, Physical Therapist, and founder of the LYT Method®—a revolutionary approach to movement that integrates yoga, physical therapy, and functional movement. With a mission to help people move better, live pain-free, and optimize their well-being, Lara has trained thousands of students and teachers across 50+ countries. Her method, rooted in movement science and sustainable alignment, empowers individuals to build strength, prevent injury, and enhance longevity.

A sought-after expert in wellness and longevity, Lara has been featured in The Today Show, Inside Edition, Good Housekeeping, Shape, Well+Good, and more. She leads workshops worldwide and advocates for movement accessibility through initiatives like NYC’s Department of Transportation’s city-wide yoga events. With a deep commitment to holistic health, sustainability, and aging gracefully, Lara’s work continues to transform lives by redefining how we move and live.

Connect with Lara Heimann

Website:

• LYT Yoga: lytyoga.com

Social Media:

• Instagram: @lara.heimann
• Twitter: @laraheimann
• LinkedIn: Lara Heimann

LYT Method Socials:

• Instagram: @lytyogamethod
• Facebook: LYT Yoga Method
• YouTube: LYT Yoga

Special Offer

Try 5 Weeks on the LYT Platform for $5 with code: MOVEBETTER

Dana’s Links:

⁠⁠https://www.painfreeathletepodcast.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠10 Day Journaling Journey⁠⁠

Podcast Disclaimer:

The Pain-Free Podcast is presented solely for general information, education, and entertainment purposes. Any information presented in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. As always, users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition that they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

In this episode, host Dana Jones sits down with Thomas Olsen, founder of Embodied Health Physiotherapy, to explore the evolving landscape of online physiotherapy. Thomas shares his expertise on how virtual care can be just as effective as in-person sessions, and discusses the personalized approach he takes to ensure each patient receives a treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. The conversation covers the critical role of movement in recovery, the importance of interpreting pain and scan results correctly, and practical ways to use everyday items for rehabilitation. Thomas also addresses the global impact of chronic pain and advocates for making physiotherapy accessible and affordable for all.

Tom's Bio: I am Thomas Olsen and I am the Director and Lead Physiotherapist at EmbdyHealth Physiotherapy. I hold a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science from Charles Sturt University and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Western Sydney University.I have a deep passion for helping people move better and live pain-free, I founded EmbdyHealth to make high-quality physiotherapy more accessible through telehealth. I believe that expert care shouldn’t be limited by location, and through online physiotherapy, I can ensure that patients receive effective, evidence-based treatment from the comfort of their homes. My goal is to empower individuals to take control of their recovery and long-term health with practical, tailored solutions. I believe that physiotherapy is currently too expensive and too focused on manual treatments, that, while effective, can be done in other ways, or substituted with other pain-relieving techniques. I believe telehealth, or online physio can reduce many of the barriers to health that are currently present in the profession.

Website: onlinephysio.au

Work Email: thomas@embdyhealth.com

Instagram: @embdyhealth_physiotherapy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embdyhealthphysiotherapy

My main areas of interest in terms of chronic pain are:

• Low grade chronic systemic inflammation and its role in chronic pain + how to change some of our lifestyle factors to reduce this
• How opioid medications can lead to an increase in your pain
• How physio and other health disciplines can help people with chronic pain

• Dana’s Links:

  https://www.djsfitnessevolution.com/painfreeathlete.html

  
  

  
  

  Podcast Disclaimer:

  The Pain-Free Podcast is presented solely for general information, education, and entertainment purposes. Any information presented in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. As always, users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition that they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.