The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S05E01: Strong Enough to be Honest

Season 5 of The Five Foot Strong Podcast kicks off with a powerful solo episode hosted by Jessica Gerlock—author, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, and advocate for both mental and physical strength. In Strong Enough to Be Honest, Jessica opens up about what real strength actually looks like: self-awareness, vulnerability, and the courage to tell the truth about where you are—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

This episode sets the tone for the season, exploring the connection between mental health and physical health, the pressure to always appear “strong,” and why honesty with yourself is often the first step toward real growth. Whether you’re navigating change, burnout, healing, or simply trying to show up more authentically in yo ...