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In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I’m joined by Tom Swales, physiotherapist, strength coach, and creator of the Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) system.

We explore how the nervous system influences pain, movement, recovery, and long-term performance and why so many people stay stuck despite stretching more, training harder, or chasing the latest fitness trend.

Tom shares why breathing is the foundation of all movement, how pain is often driven by the nervous system rather than damaged tissues, and what most people are getting wrong in the gym when they train for intensity instead of longevity.

This conversation is for:

• Anyone dealing with persistent pain or stiffness
• People are confused by the fitness industry and what to focus on
• Coaches, trainers, and clinicians who want better results without overcomplicating things

In this episode, we cover:

• Why pain isn’t always a tissue problem
• How the nervous system shapes movement and healing
• The role of breathing and safety in recovery
• Training for longevity instead of breakdown
• Simple ways to move better and feel better

🎧 Listen to the full episode and start building a body that works with your nervous system, not against it.

Tom is also offering a FREE masterclass:
“8 Neurohacks for Rapid Client Results” provides practical tools to reduce pain and improve movement in 60 seconds or less.

👉 Access here: https://www.amtcertified.ca/neuro-hacks-registration-form

🔗 Connect with Tom
Website: https://www.amtcertified.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swales.tom
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TommySwales
LinkedIn: Tom Swales

Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://podcast.trueformpodcast.com/blog

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This is a solo reflection episode to kick off the year.

After a year of deep conversations on The True Form Podcast, I wanted to pause and ask a simple question:

What actually stuck?

Not what sounded good in the moment, but the lessons I’ve carried into my daily life. The ones that changed how I think, train, work, date, manage stress, and present myself as a person.

In this episode, I reflect on conversations around:

• Responsibility and self-awareness
• Stress, trauma, and nervous system health
• Fitness beyond workouts
• Dating, vulnerability, and authenticity
• Purpose, presence, and cutting through the noise

This isn’t a highlight reel or a recap of every episode.
It’s an honest look at what a year of listening, learning, and applying has taught me and how those lessons are helping me find my true form.

If you’ve been listening along, I’d love to hear:
What lesson stuck with you most this year?

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The True Form Wellbeing Assessment is a 26-question self-check that helps you measure key areas of your health: sleep, movement, nutrition, stress, and mindset, and understand what’s working and what needs attention.

You’ll walk away with a clear wellbeing score and a plan to start improving it today.

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A conversation with Kristine Genovese on stress, emotion, purpose, and the deeper patterns shaping health.

Many people are doing all the “right” things for their health, training consistently, eating well, managing their routines... yet still feel stuck, disconnected, or out of alignment.

In this conversation, I sit down with Kristine Genovese, creator of the Soul Intelligence method, to explore what might be missing beneath the surface. We talk about the role of stress and emotion in the body, how unprocessed experiences can shape behaviour and physical health, and why inner alignment may be just as important as discipline and consistency.

This episode isn’t about quick fixes or replacing medical care. It’s an exploration of awareness, self-connection, and simple practices that help people better understand what their body and nervous system are communicating, so health becomes more intentional, sustainable, and personal.

Work with Kristine Genovese
Website: www.soulintelligencemethod.com
My book--https://bit.ly/soul-intelligence-book-amazon It's also available on Kindle & Audible https://bit.ly/soul-intelligence-book-audible

00:00 Why “doing everything right” still doesn’t always work
06:30 What we mean by inner alignment (and why it matters)
13:45 Stress, emotion, and the body’s hidden signals
22:30 The idea behind Soul Intelligence
33:00 A simple exercise to feel alignment in real time
45:30 Self-care, boundaries, and letting go of “shoulds”
56:30 Integrating inner work with everyday health habits

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If you’ve ever felt like your health habits aren’t quite clicking, this is for you.
https://jack-rovjgzyi.scoreapp.com

The True Form Wellbeing Assessment is a 26-question self-check that helps you measure key areas of your health: sleep, movement, nutrition, stress, and mindset, and understand what’s working and what needs attention.

You’ll walk away with a clear wellbeing score and a plan to start improving it today.

👉 Take the free assessment: https://jack-rovjgzyi.scoreapp.com