#45. Dr Sarah Court. Fear, Fitness & the Optimisation Trap

In this episode of the Playful Nature Podcast, Andrew is joined by Dr Sarah Court, physical therapist, co-founder of Movement Logic, and co-host of the Movement Logic podcast.Together they explore the modern fitness and wellness landscape, particularly the abuse of scientific-sounding claims, ageing, strength, pain, and “optimisation”.They talk about fear-based marketing, the pressure to constantly improve ourselves, and the way social media amplifies insecurity in both fitness and health culture.The conversation touches on:when doctors act as brands rather than professionalsmenopause and the rise of the wellness industryosteoporosis and strength trainingfearmongering in fitnessthe misuse of scientific research onlinecertifications and scope of practicethe pressure to be “optimal”women’s strength and capabilityand how evidence-based thinking requires the willingness to change your mindHow do we help people feel stronger and more capable without making them afraid of their bodies first?Further reading mentioned in this episode:Position Statement: Resistance Exercise for OsteoporosisWHO Physical Activity GuidelinesMusic: Exercise by Mary Erskine (Me for Queen)