{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Other Side of Things","title":"The Other Side of Things (Ep 08) - Trauma-Informed Personal Training with Gabi Varga","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3269,"description":"00:00 Introduction\n01:13 Who is Gabi Varga?\n06:05 A Holistic Approach to Fitness\n10:51 The Imprint of Trauma on our Bodies\n12:18 Nurturing Our Nervous Systems\n20:38 When Clients Feel Safe Even Tears May Come\n23:16 Understanding What Dysregulation of The Nervous System Is\n37:15 Fight, Flee, Freeze or Fawn Responses.\n40:41 What Trauma-Sensitive Personal Training May Look Like\n52:00 Where to find out more about Gabi and her work.\nI first discovered Gabi Varga’s work during the pandemic, while searching for a way to stay active without going to the gym. Growing up as an athlete—playing football, lacrosse, and competing in track—I had my share of experiences with harsh, even abusive coaching styles. Like so many in our culture, I often held myself to impossible standards. Add to that the challenges of lingering trauma from childhood surgeries, which have left me with muscle imbalances requiring extra care during training, and I knew I needed a different approach.\nWhen I came across the phrase “trauma-informed personal training” in my feed, I was immediately drawn to Gabi’s unique perspective. Following her work was a game-changer, helping me reframe my workouts with more compassion and curiosity. Her approach offered a much-needed reset for both my body and mind.  Our schedules finally aligned for us to have a deep dive into this fascinating topic and new approach to fitness. \nMore about Gabi:\nI grew up in Hungary and became a group fitness instructor at 20. Fifteen years ago, I moved to Montreal for someone who became my husband and turned out to be emotionally abusive. At the time, I didn’t realize it; I was busy learning English and starting my life from scratch. I built a wonderful life with amazing Hungarian friends and a great following of fitness participants.\nDuring COVID, I found a somatic therapist. This body-based approach made so much sense, helping with nervous system regulation and trauma release. The shift was slow but significant. I started my own...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/YnH_L-OQgkULW3pyyymcS7QxXjX55uQvw8afFgyc5jA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMWI0/YjlmZDdlNTBkYjJh/NGI5NDJjMjc2MWUx/ZWFjZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}