Content note: This episode includes discussions around intentional weight loss and diet culture, and therefore contains swearing.
This episode is part of a podcast series called The Body Stories. I’m joined by my beloved friend and fellow coach, Ali Shapiro. Over the next year, Ali and I will have an occasional and ongoing conversation about the nuanced relationship with our bodies. These are tender conversations, and at times, I will be in the coaching client seat. Our hope is that listening in will spark your own exploration of your body story.
In this second episode, we talk about:
Three months in, and the identity shifts are feeling more established!
How I’m learning to enjoy intentional exercise (after a lifetime of not)
The unexpected ripple effects of engaging in movement
Developing the capacity to experience uncomfortable emotions (without eating them)
How to cultivate self-compassion without resignation
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and why we underestimate our strength and power
Why support from others makes the real difference
The cult of protein is real (the Kardashians are cashing in)
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