#35 - Strength, Posture, and Plant Power: Gemma Schofield on Building Confidence at Any Age

In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne sits down with Coach Gemma Schofield, a strength and mobility expert with a rich background in biomechanics, nutrition, and competitive football. Gemma shares her inspiring journey from elite athletics to holistic coaching, where she empowers women to move out of pain, rebuild posture, and unlock their true strength through plant-based living.

Together, they explore how posture and mobility are often the missing links in women’s fitness, and why strength training is about so much more than building muscle, it’s about cultivating resilience, confidence, and freedom in your body. Gemma also opens up about her personal struggles with binge eating and perfectionism, and how self-compassion and strength training transformed her life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✔️ Why posture is the overlooked foundation of most fitness programs

✔️ How mobility and flexibility influence pain, strength, and long-term quality of life

✔️ Gemma’s journey from pain and perfectionism to strength and self-trust

 ✔️ Why breathing and pelvic alignment are key to powerful, sustainable movement

If you’re ready for a more intentional, effective, and empowering approach to fitness — one that helps you age with strength and confidence — this episode is for you.

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