Lifting Spirits Beyond the Weights with Alexa Rukstela | 28

Feedback on the show? Send us a message!Have you ever wondered how the words you whisper to yourself could echo in the corners of your life, from your career to your curls at the gym? Alexa Rukstela, and Amanda, unfold the intricate dance of self-talk and relationships in this episode.  Lexa, is Amanda's dear friend and my fitness coach. She is also yoga instructor, who loves theater and all things movement. She has been Amanda's biggest inspiration on how to genuinely embrace fitness, training, & nutrition and how to understand that these can all be looked at from a different angles & perspectives. We don't just lift weights; we lift spirits by balancing the masculine and feminine energies that govern our approach to fitness and life. Lexa recounts her journey, from stepping into her mom's bodybuilding shoes to guiding female clients toward a harmony of strength and grace. IN THIS EPISODE, THEY DISCUSS:- Alexa's background and how she got into fitness & bodybuilding - Balancing the Masculine & Feminine within fitness and everyday life- The Misguided vs. The Wounded Masculine/Feminine Energies: Is there a difference? - Meditation & Mindful practices- Being  Present/ Conscious Awareness - How there are Multiple Ways to Achieving the same goalThank you for listening! Please connect with us, We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts, takeaways, insights, opinions, etc!  To Connect with Amanda:InstagramTikTokYouTubeTo Connect with Lexa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexarukstela?igsh=ZTV5angzd205azJpLexa's Podcast (Boundless Fitness Frequency):  https://open.spotify.com/show/1sOQ30L5LpgrcsF62lMe6a?si=5Gw2WbcBRi-F--j2Y1reNQ