Ep. 217 Iris Deadlifts - Taking Ownership: Setting Boundaries and Building Trust

Summary In this episode of the Chasing Health podcast, Chase Smith and Chris are joined by special guest Iris to discuss the topic of taking ownership for one's health. Iris shares her personal journey of overcoming fad diets and disordered eating, and emphasizes the importance of untwisting one's relationship with food and exercise. The conversation touches on the significance of surrounding oneself with a supportive community, the need to unfollow people on social media who contribute to confusion and negativity, and the importance of setting boundaries and saying no. The hosts also explore the balance between grit and grace when it comes to self-care and taking ownership of one's health. In this conversation, Iris emphasizes the importance of trial and error, being okay with failure, and not equating small failures with overall failure. She encourages people to reflect on their actions and make changes for the future. Iris also discusses the need for self-trust and resourcefulness, highlighting the negative impact of relying too heavily on external guidance. She suggests using the 'pillow test' to evaluate daily actions and prioritize self-reflection. Additionally, Iris emphasizes the significance of consistency, planning, and taking ownership of one's health journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:08 Iris's Journey with Fad Diets and Disordered Eating 09:21 Unfollowing and Creating a Supportive Environment 12:12 Setting Boundaries and Saying No 34:05 Embracing Trial and Error 38:54 Building Self-Trust and Resourcefulness 42:46 The Power of Fumbling Around 44:40 Stop Looking for the Next Thing 48:02 Taking Ownership of Your Health Journey 52:57 Tracking Consistency as Data 01:03:14 Being Kinder to Yourself Connect with Iris: Instagram Here's The Deal Podcast No B.S. Nutrition Made Simple Facebook Group How to Connect with Us:  Chase’s Instagram Chris’ Instagram Facebook Group Visit our Website Work with Conquer Fitness and Nutrition for 1:1 Coaching