Listen "62. What It Really Means to be a Sturdy Human [Season 6!]"
Episode Synopsis
We’re back for Season 6 of Sturdy Girl! And we’re kicking things off with a big question: What does it really mean to be a sturdy human?Spoiler: sturdiness isn’t about having defined thigh muscles, perfect confidence, or an unshakable routine. It’s about resilience. It’s about having deep roots and flexible branches — the kind of strength that helps you bend without breaking when life gets messy.In this episode, Jess is breaking down her own evolving definition of sturdiness (from shrinking herself with running → to barbell training → to navigating pregnancy), the three pillars of being sturdy (body, mind, and self-relationship), and why sturdiness matters more than ever in a world obsessed with “looking” or “performing” sturdy instead of actually being it.You’ll also walk away with a few simple, research-backed practices for building your own sturdy foundation — no overhauls required.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why sturdiness is about resilience, not perfectionThe 3 pillars of being a sturdy human: body, mind, and self-relationshipHow diet culture and hustle culture confuse “looking sturdy” with being sturdyResearch on body image flexibility + self-compassion (and why it matters for resilience)A few of my favorite tiny sturdy habits you can start this weekSend Us A Message!So, hit subscribe and we'll chat on Friday.Join the Sturdy Girl community on Instagram HERE.Connect with Jess HERE.Stay Sturdy, friends.
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