How to Combine your Physical and Mental Health - Marc Paisant

Marc Paisant struggled early in his adult life – with his weight, his confidence, anxiety, and depression. He had a few bad experiences with therapy but never gave up. He decided that he was worth it.‎He dropped over 100 pounds. But even after getting in shape, he realized he needed to combine his physical health and his mental health – to work on both together. Now he is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, podcast host, and mental health advocate.‎‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about:‎‎- Marc's low point – and what turned things around‎- How physical transformation affected his mental health (and what it didn't fix)‎- How to combine physical and mental health in daily life‎- The difference between exercising to punish yourself versus care for yourself‎- Why therapy worked for him – even after bad experiences‎- Why stress is literally killing us‎- How he reduced conflict in his life – and reduced his stress and anxiety‎- How he helps his kids express their feelings‎- Why he stopped relying on motivation – and what he uses instead‎- One small thing you can do today to start combining physical and mental health‎‎If you have ever struggled with anxiety, depression, or self-worth – this conversation is for you. You don't have to choose between your physical health and your mental health. They work together. And you are worth the effort – no matter how many times you've failed before.‎‎Connect with Marc Paisant‎Website: marcpaisant.com‎Podcasts: Relatively Normal & 6AMRun.com‎Follow and rate the show.