The Real Goal Is Living With Less Pain (EP 121)

Dr. Hema Murty has a PhD in aerospace engineering, but the work she is doing today is all about helping people move better, hurt less, and stop treating their bodies like machines that need to be forced into submission. Her path into wellness began with her own knee pain after training for and completing the Toronto Marathon, followed by years of frustrating advice that did not actually solve the problem.

We talk about why one-size-fits-all fitness plans often leave people discouraged, the connection between stress and physical pain, and why fitness should support your life instead of becoming another exhausting job. Her biggest message is simple: start where you are, listen to your body, and build consistency around what helps you feel better.

=== Chapters

00:41 Meet Dr. Hema Murty and her approach to pain, movement, and wellness01:27 From aerospace engineering to helping people move and feel better05:45 Running for stress relief, community, and a break from the desk10:48 Marathon training, knee pain, and the search for real answers16:30 Treating the body like a system instead of chasing quick fixes19:53 Yoga therapy, pain relief, and the mind-body connection26:49 Why recurring injuries pushed Hema to build a different wellness model32:19 Empathy, consistency, and fitness that actually fits real life35:48 GetShanti.com and gentle fitness for women over 5039:25 Treadmills, gym machines, and moving in ways your body can handle41:08 The five-minute self-awareness practice that can help you begin feeling better

=== Guest: Dr. Hema Murty, Shanti Fitness Consulting

Website: https://www.getshanti.com/Get your free protein download: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-m-phd-8a7191313/

=== Resources / Companies / Books / Podcasts

Shanti Fitness Consulting: https://www.getshanti.com/Toronto Marathon: https://www.torontomarathon.com/

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