Strength Training, Confidence & Taking Up Space with Alyssa Ages

Alyssa Ages and Dr. Stephanie join forces to unravel the complex
narratives surrounding strength training, challenging societal
norms that equate health with thinness and worthiness with
smallness. They explore the transformative power of strength
training beyond physical appearance, touching upon its role in
cultivating grit, reshaping our relationship with failure, and
fostering courage and confidence.


With refreshing candor, Alyssa confronts stereotypes and
redefines notions of "bulky," advocating for a paradigm shift
towards embracing strength and taking up space. This episode
invites listeners to reconsider what it means to be powerful,
vital, and worthy after 40, igniting a journey of self-discovery
and empowerment.


Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/Teaser
1:24 Unveiling Strength Training Narratives
3:03 Personal Evolution and Resilience
6:17 Trusting Your Body Through Trauma
11:07 Embracing Strength and Self-Reflection
15:09 Holding Multiple Truths
18:04 Lifting Through Trauma: A Lifeline
22:31 Mastery and Mental Health Benefits
28:31 Lessons in Handling Failure
30:09 Embracing Failure
42:09 Overcoming Fear of Failure
51:17 Strength for the Future
53:23 Redefining Body Image
58:06 Strength and Courage
59:22 Lessons from the Fringe


Resources mentioned in the episode:
Alyssa's Book: https://www.alyssaages.com/book
Pumping Iron 2: the Women:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089852/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alyssaages
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alyssaages1


Bio:
Alyssa Ages is the author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to
Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She is a journalist whose
work has appeared in GQ, ELLE, SELF, The Globe and Mail, Wired,
Parents, and others. Find out more at https://www.alyssaages.com


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