1. While concepts such as "trauma-informed therapy" and "embodied movement practices" have gained traction in recent years, most embodied movement practitioners focus on gentle forms of movement such as yoga. This book introduces this growing audience to a dynamic and strength-building practice that may meet their needs better than static physical practices.
2. The vast majority of power lifters and personal strength trainers are men, who cater largely to a male audience. Laura breaks this mold and offers a new power of example for how women can enter this space on their own terms.
3. Mindfulness books, trauma informed modalities, and somatic healing are on the rise and this trend is likely to increase in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis. Laura offers a holistic and accessible approach to all three, using personal stories to illustrate a journey that many can relate to.
4. In an era of oversharing personal trauma stories in #metoo, black lives matter, and other social movements where people are encouraged to disclose very personal stories, even before they are fully processed, Laura's lesson that "you do not have to share your trauma story" is revolutionary, empowering, and deeply needed. She will surely hit a chord with audiences and media alike hungry to change the narrative around trauma.
5. Laura's mix of hands-on how-to approach and physical practice of strength training with her lyrical, warm, and witty voice will captivate readers.