Alyssa Ages, Strongman Competitor, Journalist and Author of Secrets of Giants

Alyssa Ages is a mom of two, a strongman competitor, a journalist and the author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She is a health and fitness columnist for The Globe and Mail and a freelance journalist with clips in publications that include ELLE, SELF, GQ, Parents, Slate, Pregnantish and more.    Topics discussed:  How someone deemed unathletic can become a strongman competitor What Secrets of Giants is all about A fixed mindset versus a growth mindset when it comes to strength and fitness Feeling the betrayal of your body when it comes to infertility Role-modeling fitness for your kids Why the goal became doing a truck pull (yes, an 18-wheeler!) at almost 40 and the day of the competition itself And more!   For more Alyssa Ages, please visit: Alyssa Ages on the web @alyssaages on Instagram Secrets of Giants book   *Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones. **Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.