Episode 126: Shoshana Gordon on Healthy Exercise, Positive Body Image, and Empowering Young Girls

Shoshana is dedicated to helping individuals make healthy lifestyle changes. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor and holds a Master’s in Social Work. Two of her areas of focus are 1) working with youth to help them create, develop and lead balanced lives; and 2) helping individuals who feel stuck, or like they’ve tried everything, find new ways to motivate and/ or challenge themselves to meet their goals. Shoshana's background includes working with individuals struggling with body image and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals make the changes they want to see both physically and mentally. Shoshana was born & raised in California, but Oregon has been her home for close to 30 years. She enjoys running, especially in organized races and spending time with her two girls and dog Tiger Lily. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SGFitnessHealth/ Topics we discuss include: -How Shoshana got her start in running -Her path into personal training / the fitness and wellness space -Why she is passionate about working with young women and girls, specifically -- and the work that she does to empower them -How she is currently navigating COVID and finding the silver linings -Advice she would give to your younger self -What being a Strong Runner Chick means to her