43. Paul Johnson, Simone Biles, a...
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43. Paul Johnson, Simone Biles, and the Spectrum of Self Centered Fitness
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Self Centered™ with Katie and Allie by Katie Kurtz and Allie West

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How do you determine when exercise as a coping mechanism is helping you self center or if its self abandonment? Through the story of ultramarathoner Paul Johnson, who ran across the United States to bring visibility to mental health struggles, and Simone Biles, who stepped back from the Olympics to protect her wellbeing, we see how different choices can both be acts of self centering. Katie also reflects on her own experiences of using fitness to cope through difficult seasons and when it became grounding versus when it became avoidance. Listeners will leave with practical insights to reflect on their own habits and recognize whether their approach to fitness is aligned with their needs, values, and current season of life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

  • How to tell if your workouts are serving you or draining you. ... 
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