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Priority Traffic PodcastAuthor: Chris Warden
Welcome to the Priority Traffic Podcast, where I hope to inspire and empower firefighters to prioritize their wellness, manage their lifestyle, and create sustainable habits that support performance. Join us as we promote personal growth and resilience-building techniques that will help you excel in your profession and in all aspects of your life.In each episode, I'll discuss insights and actionable strategies that will encourage open discussions about challenges and experiences you may face in your career. My mission is to promote wellness, performance and thriving as firefighters, while becoming everything you can be outside of the line of duty. I hope to create a culture of continuous improvement and holistic performance by providing clear, direct, and inspiring guidance grounded in evidence and effectiveness.Whether you're a veteran firefighter or just starting out in your career, I hope to make Priority Traffic Podcast a go-to resource for all things related to personal and professional wellness and high performance. My goal is to foster community and support to help you overcome obstacles and reach your full potential.So join us on this journey of empowerment, growth, and authenticity. Please tune in to the Priority Traffic Podcast, and let's thrive together. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 51 | Movement as Medicine w/ Laura Heiman
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Monday, 5 January, 2026
Your body is your home, carrying everything from your spirit to your past experiences—and through conscious movement, you can transform both your physical capabilities and mental clarity. In this illuminating conversation with physical therapist and yoga instructor Laura Heiman, we explore the revolutionary LYT Method that combines neurodevelopmental training, physical therapy techniques, and yoga principles to create a comprehensive approach to wellness.Laura shares the fascinating origin story of her methodology, which emerged from her work with a professor who suffered a massive stroke at 42. After helping him progress from wheelchair-bound to walking and climbing stairs, she realized these same developmental movement patterns could benefit everyone, regardless of their current physical condition. The LYT Method addresses the compensation patterns and suboptimal posture we've all developed through our modern, sedentary lifestyles.At the heart of Laura's approach is the "Triple S" alignment technique—focusing on the skull, scapula (shoulder blades), and sacrum. When properly aligned, these three points create an efficient energy pathway through the body, preventing the "energy leaks" that manifest as unexplained headaches, fatigue, poor stress management, and random soreness. We explore proper breathing mechanics, with Laura teaching a transformative technique of "breathing into your back" that engages the diaphragm and helps regulate the nervous system.For firefighters and first responders, this method offers particular benefits. The mindful movement practices create pathways for improved stress management, injury prevention, and mental clarity. Even more profound is how these techniques can help process difficult experiences and emotions that might otherwise be suppressed. As Laura explains, "Movement is not just a way of cultivating energy and making us feel more vital, but it is a way of also processing the things that are harder, that we carry."Ready to transform your relationship with movement and reclaim your energy? Visit lityoga.com to learn more about Laura's approach and try her special offer of 5 weeks for $5.Please reach out if you are struggling, have questions about a topic or need support in some fashion. Support the showPlease Like, share, follow, and subscribe! Linktree YouTube Instagram Facebook Priority Traffic Podcast on Apple Podcast If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.orgmusic by audionautix.com
