Belief Before Behavior: Helping People Choose Health and Movement with Mike Studer

<p>Physical therapist, educator, and author Mike Studer joins the podcast to explore the powerful connection between mindset, movement, and healthy aging. Mike shares insights from his book <em>The Brain That Chooses Itself</em>, challenging us to rethink how autonomy, belief, and choice shape motivation, adherence, and long-term health.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Why generic advice often falls flat</li><li>How listening can be one of the most effective interventions we have </li><li>Why the words we choose can either reinforce limitations or open the door to possibility. </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Mike also shares his own experience recovering from Bell&#39;s Palsy, offering a personal perspective on resilience and avoiding the mental traps that can slow recovery.</p><p>This conversation will change the way you think about behavior change, confidence, and what it really takes to help someone move toward a longer, healthier life.</p><p><br></p>