Gabby Kennedy, a women's fitness coach, shares her journey into fitness and how it has impacted her mental health. She discusses her experiences with body consciousness and self-image, as well as the challenges she faced in school. Gabby explains how she transitioned from studying psychology to becoming a fitness coach and the importance of mental health in the fitness industry. She also offers advice for those who are hesitant to start their fitness journey and emphasises the importance of asking for help and creating a comfortable environment in the gym. In this conversation, Gabby Kennedy and The Anxious Lad discuss the impact of injury on mental health, the importance of self-care, and the negative self-talk perpetuated by social media. We emphasise the need to treat oneself with kindness and to manage social media for mental health. We also address the prevalence of misinformation on social media and the fallacy of quick fixes in fitness. We highlight the benefits of resistance training and the difficulty of achieving goals. We discuss the influence of social media on fitness choices and overcoming fear of weightlifting. Finally, We explore the mental health benefits of going to the gym and the clarity and focus achieved through physical activity.