Navigating Change and Self-Advocacy

20/02/2025 39 min Episodio 51
Navigating Change and Self-Advocacy

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio and Jodi return with a new update for 2025. They share their personal health and wellness journeys, discuss Gio's recent move from Texas to Oklahoma, and explore the challenges of adjusting to new fitness routines without a home gym. Jodi highlights the importance of advocating for one's health after a health scare linked to a birth control pill, emphasizing the need to ask doctors the right questions. The episode also touches on the value of community support in fitness, the benefits of home workout equipment, and the experience of transitioning to a new gym environment.00:00 Welcome to the Mindful Muscle Podcast00:45 Major Life Changes and Gym Adjustments03:02 The Importance of Community07:01 Home Gym Equipment and Adjustments13:09 Exploring Crunch Fitness17:27 Gym Anxiety and Overcoming It19:29 Embracing the Small Town Vibe20:07 Gym Community and Friendships21:06 Exploring the New Gym22:35 Balancing Fitness and Life Changes26:17 Health Scare and Mental Health Journey28:57 Advocating for Your Health36:55 Final Thoughts and Future Plans