From Stunt Woman to Soul Leader: How Play, Failure, and Movement Create True Confidence with Andrea Ross

In this episode, Shannon Salge welcomes Andrea Ross—former elite wrestler, professional stuntwoman, and founder of a movement and mindset coaching company for women in leadership. Andrea’s journey from high-level athletics to the high-stakes world of stunt work has given her a powerful perspective on what it truly means to be strong, confident, and resilient—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.Andrea shares how her experience as an athlete and stuntwoman shaped her mindset, and why she now teaches women to move, fall, and play in ways that challenge perfectionism and self-doubt. She discusses the surprising lessons learned from learning to fall (literally and figuratively), and how playful, creative movement can unlock a deeper kind of confidence that so many high-achieving women are missing.You’ll hear about:How movement and play have shaped Andrea’s mindset at every stage of her career—from elite athlete to stuntwoman to leadership coachWhy learning to fall is the first step to overcoming fear and perfectionismThe challenges high-achieving women face when it comes to play, and how playful movement helps them access confidence and joyHow Andrea, as a mother and woman over 40, has redefined strength, recovery, and wellness for herself and her clientsPractical tips for preventing burnout, training smarter, and making time for nature and joy in a busy lifeWhy health and healing are about blending many approaches—not just one “perfect” routineAndrea also shares her belief that consistency, not intensity, is the key to lasting success—and that sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is show up for yourself, even if it’s just for 20 minutes a day.Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the transformative power of movement, play, and learning to embrace the messy, joyful process of being human.Connect with Andrea RossWebsite: liveyourfierce.comInstagram: @liveyourfierce_coachingInstagram: @andrea.m.ross----------------------Find out more about The Wellness Paradigm: www.thewellnessparadigm.com---------------------- Book a FREE Discovery Call: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/twp-discovery---------------------- Take the FREE Metabolic Health & Hormone Quiz: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/metabolic-health-hormone-harmony-quiz---------------------- Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly wellness tips: www.thewellnessparadigm.com/newsletter---------------------- Follow us on Instagram: @Shannon.Salge---------------------- Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298733640503815---------------------- Check out our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@thewellnessparadigm----------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5 rating and review on iTunes and Spotify!