Body By Drey - Audrey Okello Explores Mental Health Benefits of Fitness, The Impact Social Media Has On Body Image and Black Women in the Olympics

What happens when psychology meets fitness? Self love is born!! The focus on most women in the fitness industry revolves around their sexual appeal and physique. On this episode Audrey explores the tension between making an impact as a black woman in fitness and the traditional societal standards. The narrative can never change if we don't openly talk about the actual problems and experiences people have in the industry. On this episode we look into: Mental health benefits in fitness Finding self acceptance through exercise Challenging societal beauty standards and the impact social media has on body image Gender balance in the Olympics, the scrutiny faced by black women in the Olympics and stereotypes faced by women in sports. Embracing personal growth and progress Importance of small steps and consistency LISTEN for 3 LIFE HACKS on the POWER of SELF LOVE and ACCEPTANCE Follow our guest: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/audrey_okello/⁠ More from The IT Tribe: ⁠https://linktr.ee/lizzawino