Ep. 244 - Dr. Lori Davidson: Powered by Transformation

This podcast episode featured Dr. Lori Davidson discussing her nonprofit organization Powered by Transformation, which uses strength training as a tool for recovery from substance use disorder and other mental health challenges. Dr. Davidson shared her personal journey through recovery and how strength training helped her overcome addiction, leading her to conduct a PhD dissertation on the topic. She explained the organization's two main programs - Fit Recovery, which works with inpatient treatment facilities, and Purple Barbell, which provides ongoing support through gym memberships and career development. The discussion covered Dr. Davidson's research methodology, including a study of 7 stages of transformation through strength training, and how the nonprofit operates with limited resources while working with treatment facilities to create supportive environments. The episode concluded with plans for a follow-up recording and discussion of potential collaboration opportunities, including board positions and equipment donations. Stay tuned to the very end (after the credits) for the blooper reel.

Lori Davidson, PhD, HS-BCP, TIWL
drlori@pbyt.org
https://pbyt.org/
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