Exercise is Not Therapy. A Bonus Episode.

Send us Fan MailI'm flying solo this week and am talking about a subject VERY close to my heart.I have struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember and I am not one to pretend 'everything is ok', rather I am sharing my own story in the hope that it will resonate with some of you and help you realise you are not alone.Movement has been part of my mental health 'toolkit' for a long time but my relationship with it has shifted quite considerably.I used to GO GO GO because I literally needed the distraction and was living in survival mode or fight or flight from morning to night.    During the pandemic I trained as a Pilates teacher and slowed the feck down.  WOW!  That was not and is not easy for me to do but boy, was it a revelation.So many folks are pushing themselves in the guise of 'movement is so good for my mental health' but when is too much, too much and why does excessive exercise start to take it's toll on our mental health.Please let me know your thoughts and lots of love and strength to you all.xxxx Support the showPlease reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here.We appreciate you