What keeps women from moving their bodies isn’t always time—it’s often embarrassment. In this episode, Luisa Curia, founder of Stronger with Luisa, unpacks how to move beyond guilt, perfectionism, and the “skinny” narrative to embrace strength as your true superpower. Her story of turning fitness into a lifeline—and then a global business—is proof that movement isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about survival, resilience, and joy.
Chapters
00:00 The Psychology of Women's Fitness Challenges
02:57 Chasing Strength Over Aesthetics
05:47 Honoring the Self: The Importance of Self-Care
08:48 Transformative Power of Fitness: A Personal Journey
11:56 Overcoming Embarrassment in Fitness
14:46 Building a Fitness Community Online
17:41 The Importance of Gratitude and Mindset
20:40 Finding Balance: Comfort vs. Challenge in Workouts
23:51 Strong vs. Skinny: Redefining Fitness Goals
26:34 The Scale: A Tool or a Trap?
27:09 Breaking the Cycle of Self-Punishment
28:50 Excuses and Time Management in Fitness
31:44 Finding Time for Exercise in Busy Lives
32:48 The Importance of Weight Training
35:56 Simple and Effective Home Workouts
36:37 Prioritizing Fitness Over Aesthetics
38:46 Addressing Embarrassment in Fitness
42:32 Transformative Effects of Consistent Exercise
43:46 Final Thoughts on Overcoming Barriers to Fitness
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