Gym anxiety is so real..let's talk about it!

Welcome to the very first episode of The Aston Vibez Pod – and surprise, it’s my birthday! 🎉 I promised myself I’d do something wild, like maybe a belly piercing (spoiler alert: I didn’t go through with it… yet 👀), but instead, I hit record and launched this podcast for all my gym-loving, wellness-growing, confidence-building babes & bros out there.Today, we’re diving into a topic way too many people feel but rarely talk about: gym anxiety. Yep, the awkward stares, the crowded 5PM rush, that feeling like everyone knows what they’re doing except you – been there. I’m sharing my real story from being the shy girl in the gym (and the only Black girl at one point) to now confidently filming my workouts and walking in with my head high (even when I don’t know what I’m doing 😅).🎙️ Inside this episode:That time I just scrolled my phone around the gym to avoid eye contactWhy going with my mom back home was my intro to fitnessMoving countries & starting fresh in the gymThe moment I realized, “Wait, I’m comparing myself to people who probably don’t even know my name”My “Doja Cat moment” when I heard Doechii sing “anxiety keep on tryin’ me” – because SAME!Advice for gym newbies who feel insecure about their outfits or what exercises they’re doingA reminder that the gym isn’t a fashion show, it’s not high school… people don’t care as much as you thinkTips to gain confidence, even if it starts with just showing up✨ Plus, I’m assigning YOU a mini confidence workout challenge this week — just something light to help you push past fear and feel strong, inside and out 💪🏽Let’s laugh, vent, grow, and vibe together, because trust me, if I overcame the awkward, anxious gym girl era… so can you. This space is for YOU — the real ones just trying to better themselves without feeling like they’re being watched 24/7.📩 Have a gym anxiety story or question? Wanna suggest a topic? DM me on IG or TikTok at @astonvibez – I don’t bite… unless someone’s hogging the leg press for 40 minutes 😤🎉 New episodes drop every Friday — let’s make it a vibe!