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Exploring the world through the eyes of a teenager. Join 18 year old Madelyn as she talks with people of all ages from all different backgrounds about their journeys through life. Here we break down the impacts of religion, family, friends, and hobbies to see how they’ve made us who we are. We explore who we’ve been, who we are, and who we want to be while asking questions about how we can become these people.
Is Weightlifting Feminine? (with Bethany Mitchell)
The Flowering Compass
1 hour 4 minutes 27 seconds
2 years ago
Is Weightlifting Feminine? (with Bethany Mitchell)
In January of 2023, Bethany went through a rough breakup. The kind that changes your perspective and causes you to question your identity...
Bethany Mitchell (23) is an Olympic weightlifter, former collegiate softball player, host of the podcast Just Be, and graphic designer. It was her history in softball that led her to an interest in weightlifting. Beginning in CrossFit, Bethany has come a long way and hopes to make the Olympic Weightlifting team in 2028. In this episode, we dive into her mental health journey along the way and how she was able to move through periods of no growth or progress without giving up on her dreams.
With so many great messages and applicable advice, the biggest takeaway from this conversation with Bethany is... Don't let people harden you because it's most important that you stay true to yourself.
Time Stamps:
(3:21) - How to handle a breakup and 'rebirth' after the fact.
(17:37) - How healing old wounds can help you.
(21:55) - Learning to move through failure.
(26:48) - Overcoming depression & how to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
(35:37) - The importance of getting into the gym & Bethany's weightlifting journey.
(52:57) - Her podcast, Just Be, and separating yourself from validation.
Links:
Just Be Podcast
Insta - @bethanyxfit
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The Flowering Compass
Exploring the world through the eyes of a teenager. Join 18 year old Madelyn as she talks with people of all ages from all different backgrounds about their journeys through life. Here we break down the impacts of religion, family, friends, and hobbies to see how they’ve made us who we are. We explore who we’ve been, who we are, and who we want to be while asking questions about how we can become these people.
