2.1 EMILY'S STORY: from a decade of body dysmorphia and working out to change the way she looked to loving fitness and 3 years at SHINE

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Shine Stories

SHINE FIT @shinefitco

28 episodes

6 days ago

Introducing "SHINE Stories", a podcast by SHINE FIT, where we invite leaders in our community share their “shine story”. Each guest talks about how they ditched diet culture, healed their relationship with fitness, and transformed their confidence. Hosted by our Founder, Jess Takimoto, this podcast discusses body image, mental health, disordered eating, and the harmful effects of diet culture. Join us in changing the fitness industry narrative of what fitness “looks like”, because STRONG comes in all shapes, sizes and colours. Prepare to leave feeling connected, inspired and empowered!

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2.1 EMILY'S STORY: from a decade of body dysmorphia and working out to change the way she looked to loving fitness and 3 years at SHINE

Shine Stories

54 minutes 14 seconds

1 year ago

2.1 EMILY'S STORY: from a decade of body dysmorphia and working out to change the way she looked to loving fitness and 3 years at SHINE

Welcome back to the Shine Stories show! Please be advised, this episode discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Emily P, a physiotherapy resident and SHINE FIT instructor, who shares her journey from competitive dance to finding SHINE FIT and transforming her relationship with fitness and body image. Emily opens up about the societal pressures she faced and how her mindset has shifted from seeking external validation to focusing on self-empowerment.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

Emily’s transition from competitive dance to a more sustainable and empowering fitness routine
Overcoming toxic fitness culture and societal pressures around body image
The importance of community in fitness and how it helped Emily reclaim her confidence
Emily’s journey to becoming an instructor and the power of shifting her focus from appearance to feeling good in her body

You can connect with Emily here:

Instagram: @emily_pilcher