Sturdy Girl

In episode 57 of Sturdy Girl, host Jess delves into the pressure of loving every aspect of our bodies and instead promotes the more attainable goal of body acceptance. Key points include the unrealistic standards set by social media, the harmful effects of forced self-love, and practical steps such as curating social media feeds, using realistic affirmations, and practicing sensory

In episode 56 of Sturdy Girl, Jess delves into understanding the difference between thoughts and beliefs and how they shape our body image. She introduces a game to identify these and explains the influence of media, personal experiences, and cultural norms on our perceptions of our bodies. Jess provides practical steps to unlearn harmful body image beliefs, including becoming awar

In episode 55 of Sturdy Girl, host Jess guides listeners through a reflective journey, imagining themselves at age 96, contemplating life's meaningful moments rather than daily tasks and regrets. Key points include prioritizing experiences over perfection, finding joy and connections, and the importance of living authentically. She references insights from 'The Top Five Regrets of

In episode 54 of Sturdy Girl, host Jess emphasizes the importance of setting goals that are meaningful, personally tailored, and aligned with your core values. She guides listeners through performing a 'goal audit' to ensure their goals are intrinsically rewarding and not influenced by external pressures. Key points include making goals personally meaningful, ensuring they are your

This episode explores the concept of body image and provides research-backed keys to improve how we perceive our bodies. Key points include: Body image is more about our thoughts than our physical bodies. Personal anecdotes from Jess about her journey from obsessive running to powerlifting. Defining and differentiating the four types of body image: perceptual, affective, cognitive,

In this Valentine's Day special episode of Sturdy Girl, host Jess challenges the conventional notion that self-love should be the end goal in building a relationship with oneself. Jess discusses the idea of finding a middle ground, focusing on self-respect, self-trust, and self-compassion as more practical and attainable alternatives. She explains the concept of body image flexibil

Let’s welcome Hannah Silva Breen, a PhD candidate in sports exercise and performance psychology and a practitioner in clinical mental health counseling. Jess and Hannah discuss Hannah's educational and professional journey, her focus on embodiment and mental performance consulting, and her personal experiences with body image, disordered eating, and athletic identity. Hannah elab

In this episode of Sturdy Girl, Jess welcomes Sabrina Del Duca, a confidence coach and dancer, to discuss body image, body dysmorphia, and mindset tools for building confidence. Sabrina shares her journey from a 10-year career in advertising to becoming a dance teacher and confidence coach. They delve into the impact of constant self-evaluation in the mirror, experiences with body

Join Jess as she chats with Alissa Rumsey, a registered dietitian, intuitive eating counselor, and author of 'Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace with Food and Transform Your Life'. Alyssa shares her journey into nutrition, starting from her high school years filled with diet culture to discovering intuitive eating and recognizing the social justice components of her work. They discuss

In this episode of Sturdy Girl, Jess interviews Kristen, a mental performance coach who works with athletes, coaches, and parents to improve confidence, focus, and motivation. Kristen shares her journey from being a strength and conditioning coach to specializing in mental performance, emphasizing the importance of preparation and control. She discusses her methods for helping athl