Working on your body image can be such an empowering journey when you're clear on what kind of life you're moving towards.
Here's how to go beyond simply picking some words off a list of values.
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Worried you'll let yourself go? Compassion is NOT about going easy on yourself, it's a more helpful way to hold yourself accountable. This episode discusses different models of compassion and how you can become the most helpful version of yourself.
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You're unhappy in your body and you want to make some changes. Here's how you can support yourself to feel your best and make healthy changes that actually last.
Coaches, you can enrol in BIF HERE and join us for the workshop on Overcoming Client Resistance!
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Resistance is a normal part of change. If you're struggling to take steps towards your goals, or working with clients who aren't completing forms/check ins, this episode will help.
Learn what contributes to resistance, how we can reduce unnecessary resistance, and how we can move forward in spite of it.
If you're a coach who has been thinking about joining BIF, now is your chance before our next live workshop on the 13th Feb!
Develop your coaching skills, help clients move through resistance, and make a bigger difference in their lives.
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Motivation is not a feeling. So how do we take action when we don't feel like it?
In this episode I share two evidence-based theories of motivation to help you understand what's really going on when you struggle, and the self-regulation skills you need to help you to take action.
Coaches, HERE is the self-monitoring spreadsheet I use with clients.
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What if I want to lose weight because I can't find clothes that fit? What if I genuinely prefer my body to be leaner?
In this episode, I talk about how to find strong sources of motivation and what it really means to embody your values.
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In this episode I discuss why, for most people, macro tracking becomes redundant when you have strong self regulation skills.
I walk you through the 5 step process we use in coaching to help you make intentional food choices, develop confidence in your body and yourself, and manage your thoughts and emotions in ways that move you towards your goals.
This is a much more powerful approach that will give you the skills to show up as the person you want to be in all areas of your life.
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If you want to feel better about yourself, you don't need self-love. You need to continually choose to embody self-respect.
Here's the difference and how to do it.
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You're feeling motivated right now but what about when that initial enthusiasm fades? That's where self-accountability comes in.
It's your ability to take action when you don't feel like it AND your ability to recover from setbacks that will determine whether you reach your goals. It's following through on the things you say to yourself because they're important to you and make your life better.
In this episode I teach you how.
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If you want to make some changes next year but you're not sure where to start, begin with reflecting on this past year.
In this episode, I walk you through the process using my experience as an example.
Skipping the reflection will mean you'll end up repeating the same mistakes and spinning your wheels.
Taking the time to reflect will also help you be more intentional with the goals you do set, so they actually make a difference to how you feel.
Consider:
To develop the mindset you need to focus on your own growth next year, get on the waitlist for Crushing Comparisons HERE.
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How often do you compare yourself to others?
Whether it's your body or your business, you probably compare way more than you think.
And how does that make you feel about yourself?
Whilst comparisons can be inspiration, more often than not we use comparative information to judge ourselves and put ourselves down.
This just erodes our self confidence.
You can't just simply stop comparing yourself to others, but you can learn how to manage your mind and stop letting comparisons get you down.
To compare less and build your self confidence, get on the waitlist for Crushing Comparisons launching Jan 1st!
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You're tired of being ruled by thoughts of food and you know that your fear of fat gain is keeping you stuck.
Yet it's not something you can just switch off.
This episode will help you understand your fear of fat gain and figure out the next step you can take towards a life where you feel happy in your body, at peace around food and fully engaged experiences with the people you love.
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The productivity talk you didn't know you needed. Notice when you're making comparisons to businesses you see online and take a step back to look at what your business actually requires of you.
Get on the waitlist for Crushing Comparisons HERE.
If you're ready to overcome your mindset blocks and get some clarity and direction in business, I'm currently enrolling for VISION Mentoring to begin in January. Learn more HERE.
How big do your biceps have to be before you can consider yourself a real man? Join Shannon and George as they delve into the association between adherence to masculine values and muscle dysmorphia symptoms.
They discuss:
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I have very high standards of myself and I bet you do too.
In this episode, I chat about:
If you put pressure on yourself to be perfect, feel unhappy in your body, self-sabotage over failures and mistakes, often procrastinate, feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or you're tired of playing it safe and not taking any risks...
This one is for you.
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Time to get personal as Shannon shares about her experience with body image concerns, toeing the line between dedication vs disordered fitness practices and why she is passionate about helping people respect themselves, take care of their bodies and make the most of life.
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Listen to Shannon's journey from law school grad to developing a very unique skillset and carving out her own career in coaching and mentoring.
Including lessons learned from:
And the number one most important thing to focus on if you want to grow.
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Clients struggling to stay motivated?
Probably because they are driven by low quality motivation, like a desire to change their appearance.
Our role as coaches it to help our clients develop stronger forms of motivation that can be inclusive of, but are ultimately broader than, a drive to look better.
But how do we do that?
Well, that's what I have Chris Bell on the show to discuss.
Chris is a Doctoral Researcher at Brunel looking at the effects of fitness social media on body image and exercise motivation. In addition, he has a decade of experience working with clients in Personal Training and Nutrition and lifestyle consultancy.
In this episode we draw upon Self Determination Theory and unconditional self acceptance to find better ways to help our clients.
We discussed:
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'A client wants to lose weight desperately as she thinks this is holding her back from the life she wants. She has poor body image and often overeats. I cant seem to get through to her, that our priority should be working on body image not dieting, at least for now. She feels like she needs quick results. How would you approach this, Shannon? Thank you!'
I walk you through my RENEW process for having difficult conversations and helping clients see things from a different angle.
Want to ask a question for the next show? You can do so HERE!
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DM Shannon directly to enquire about private mentorship.
Many men are under pressure to not only look perfectly muscular and lean, but also to be successful providers and business men. What began as a conversation about masculine norms, and Dan's personal journey with health, fitness and body image, turned into a conversation around pressures in the fitness industry and implications for coaching.
Dan is health and wellbeing coach, and passionate mental health advocate. He has worked in the health and fitness industry for 18 years, with a wealth of experience as a personal trainer, strength coach and performance nutritionist.
We discussed:
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