Do you ever see a photo of yourself and cringe? Yeah, me too. Cue my self-talk: Wait, aren’t I supposed to not have any body image issues because I’m an expert on all this stuff? Am I, as an objectively small, white, cisgender woman, even supposed to talk about, let alone experience body image issues? … Continue reading So you hate the way you look in a photo. Now what?
Tag: self-compassion
Real Fit Podcast Ep. 57| How self-compassion can unleash your speediest, strongest athletic performance (and improve your mental health) with Erin Ayala
How do the stories we tell ourselves impact our self-image, our performance, and even the enjoyment we derive from sport? And what if those stories aren’t serving us? How can we change them? Erin Ayala, licensed sport psychologist, certified mental performance consultant, and elite cyclist and I explore these questions and so much more in … Continue reading Real Fit Podcast Ep. 57| How self-compassion can unleash your speediest, strongest athletic performance (and improve your mental health) with Erin Ayala
Real Fit Podcast Ep. 52 | Jill Merkel, Anti-Diet Dietitian and Runner: On uncoupling weight and health
Jill Merkel is an anti-diet, weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian specializing in disordered eating, Intuitive Eating, and sports nutrition. She’s been in private practice since January 2017 helping women find freedom from diet rules and restriction and helping athletes and active individuals fuel their bodies without obsession. The team dietitian for the NFL Tennessee Titans for 5 … Continue reading Real Fit Podcast Ep. 52 | Jill Merkel, Anti-Diet Dietitian and Runner: On uncoupling weight and health
Real Fit Podcast Ep. 50: Gillian Goerzen, body positive health coach, intuitive eating counselor, and endurance swimmer: How to nourish the body you’re in
Gillian Goerzen was at the healthiest she’d ever been, training for an Ironman… or so it appeared. The truth was, she grappling with an eating disorder that sapped her of her energy, joy, and health. But because she didn’t “look like” she was chronically underfueled, she flew under the radar for years. As … Continue reading Real Fit Podcast Ep. 50: Gillian Goerzen, body positive health coach, intuitive eating counselor, and endurance swimmer: How to nourish the body you’re in
28| Jena Schwartz, writer, coach, and runner: “Writing has brought me into the body and the body has brought me into more truth on the page”
As a coach, writer, and activist, Jena Schwartz believes that space and encouragement are powerful teaching tools, and that our creative and personal growth are inextricably tied to broader social issues. Jena’s writing prompts have helped writers of all genres strengthen their voices, and her own poetry and personal essays have been published widely. She … Continue reading 28| Jena Schwartz, writer, coach, and runner: “Writing has brought me into the body and the body has brought me into more truth on the page”