
Ep. 211 · Mar 8, 2026
Join us for an insightful episode where host Mark Kargela engages with expert Jen Uschold, a physical therapist and lifestyle medicine coach. Delve into the integration of traditional physical therapy with coaching and mental fitness to foster stronger client-therapist relationships in pain management. Discover the significance of motivational interviewing, emotional intelligence, and 'mental fitness' principles covering positive psychology, performance science, CBT, and neuroscience. Explore...
Join us for an insightful episode where host Mark Kargela engages with expert Jen Uschold, a physical therapist and lifestyle medicine coach. Delve into the integration of traditional physical therapy with coaching and mental fitness to foster stronger client-therapist relationships in pain management. Discover the significance of motivational interviewing, emotional intelligence, and 'mental fitness' principles covering positive psychology, performance science, CBT, and neuroscience. Explore the synergistic relationship between Positive Intelligence (PQ) and Physical Therapy (PT), the impact of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and innovative approaches to managing chronic pain. Learn how to address both manual therapy and cognitive strategies, promoting meaningful activities beyond mere pain control. This episode is a treasure trove for clinicians seeking to improve patient care through a holistic and personalized approach Links:Jen's Website for PTWebsite for Mental Fitness and Divorce Prep-Code for your listeners to get 20% off the Mental Fitness 7 week course: IRISE20Jen's LinkedInJen's Instagram
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Jen Uschold grew up in Western NY and has been a Physical Therapist (PT) for over 3 decades. She has worked in multiple treatment environments including travel PT. Out of her love for PT and helping others to empower themselves, she was drawn to both Pain Science and health coaching. She has comple
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