Episode Spotlight:
Finding Strength in Stillness

For this episode of the Jointli Podcast, physiotherapist Tash Bennett explores an idea that often gets overlooked in our fast-paced world — that recovery is not a setback, but a skill.

Over her years working with clients at Jointli, Tash has seen one theme repeat itself time and time again: people want to move forward, faster. Whether it’s returning to sport, training through pain, or bouncing back after surgery, the drive to “get back to normal” can sometimes overshadow the body’s quiet need for rest.

“We’re so used to measuring progress by how much we do — but real strength often comes from knowing when to pause,” Tash says.

This episode takes listeners inside the often-unspoken emotional side of recovery. Tash shares stories from her sessions — of athletes who pushed too hard too soon, and of everyday people learning to rebuild trust in their own bodies. She opens up about the challenges of guiding clients through setbacks, the frustration of plateaus, and the transformative shift that happens when they finally let go of the pressure to “keep going.”

As she reflects, Tash admits that this lesson wasn’t one she learned from textbooks. It came from experience — from watching resilience unfold not in moments of triumph, but in moments of stillness.

“Some of the biggest breakthroughs I’ve seen came when someone finally allowed themselves to rest,” she explains. “That’s when the body — and the mind — truly start to heal.”

The conversation also dives into practical strategies: how to recognize when your body is asking for recovery, ways to build patience during rehab, and small mindset changes that make the process more sustainable. It’s an honest, empowering discussion that reframes rest not as a weakness, but as an essential part of growth.

This episode reminds listeners that healing isn’t linear — it’s layered, personal, and deeply human. Tash’s calm, insightful approach offers comfort and clarity to anyone navigating pain or burnout.

🎧 Listen to “Finding Strength in Stillness” on the Jointli Podcast — a series where our team of experts share stories, insights, and strategies to help you move better, live stronger, and feel at home in your body again.