Your body is talking to you, are you listening? | Lizzie Braicks-Rinker | TEDxUofW

Lizzie dissects the wellness industrial complex and reframes health holistically. Lizzie Braicks-Rinker is a well-rounded wellness enthusiast. With certifications in pilates, fitness, and health coaching, she is passionate about helping others navigate the modern world with less stress and anxiety. Lizzie competed as a D1 rower in college until losing her mom to colon cancer. After losing her mom, Lizzie wanted to understand how to nourish herself spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. She’s since become a passionate advocate for understanding wellness on a holistic level. The core of her work centers around learning how to listen to what our bodies and brains truly need, and to tune out toxic messaging that we receive around food, exercise, and body image. She believes that being healthy is about more than just exercising — that it is also about feeding your soul with the things you love and having a healthy approach to life’s challenges. Lizzie currently lives with her family and dogs in Sea