
← Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers20. Aug. · 45 Min.
End Chronic Pain and Find Movement Freedom with Tyler Bramlett #187
<p>Discover how to heal chronic pain, release stored trauma and fix your posture. Movement coach Tyler Bramlett of WeShape shares functional fitness & mindset secrets.Are you tired of pushing through the pain in your workouts only to end up injured, burnt out, or stuck in a cycle of "one step forward, one step back"?In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, host Sarah Dawkins sits down with movement coach and WeShape co-founder Tyler Bramlett. Tyler opens up about his 15-year personal healing journey, from overcoming childhood fat-shaming and a devastating cycling accident to surviving a catastrophic gymnastics knee injury.Together, Sarah and Tyler break down why the traditional, appearance-driven fitness industry fails us by using shame as fuel. They dive deep into the profound connection between physical pain and stored emotional trauma, exploring how to cultivate self-love and become your own guru.Key Takeaways From This Episode:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STYl9fwIcOs&t=182s">03:02</a> Tyler explains how the modern fitness industry uses self-judgment as fuel, which often hinders progress and leads to burnout. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STYl9fwIcOs&t=301s">05:01</a> If you are in pain, you must stop focusing on "pushing harder" and start learning how to move functionally to build a strong foundation. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STYl9fwIcOs&t=614s">10:14</a> Tyler illustrates how an injury in one area (like the foot or knee) causes a chain reaction, creating misalignment in the hips, back, and even the opposite shoulder. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STYl9fwIcOs&t=1054s">17:34</a> Just as babies master stabilization before walking, adults must master fundamental movement patterns like core stabilization to prevent future injuries. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STYl9fwIcOs&t=1372s">22:52</a> Why "sucking the belly button in" is ineffective; Tyler introduces the "elevator" technique (intra-abdominal bracing) as a more powerful way to protect the spine. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STYl9fwIcOs&t=1532s">25:32</a> Tyler and Sarah discuss the "woo-woo" yet scientifically observed phenomenon of how emotional memories and trauma are often held within tight muscles and tissues. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STYl9fwIcOs&t=1707s">28:27</a> Tyler shares a personal breakthrough: shifting his internal dialogue from cri