Rachel Macmanus: Crossroads of Creativity & Cultivating Strength

In This Episode: Rachel Macmanus“Allow yourself to try.” - Rachel MacmanusJonni & Michelle get into the rollicking deep kimchi with Ireland’s fitness phenom, artist extraordinaire and all-around badass, Rachel Macmanus. Rachel worked in the fitness industry for 14 years, notably as a:- personal trainer- fitness class instructor- gym manager and owner- kettlebell competitive lifter; and- kettlebell certification trainerRachel left the fitness industry in 2016 to commence a Fine Art Masters and has worked as an artist ever since. She still strength trains daily and is an emphatic believer in the transformative power of strength training for mind and body.Why You Can’t Miss This Episode:- What do women mean when they want to be “toned”?- How our bodies are art in and of themselves- Why Rachel never had mirrors in her gym- What’s with all the exclusive butt training (and why it may backfire)?- Why midlife is a great time to pack on muscle- Why fitness is crucial for creativity- No more f*cks to give at 50 👉🏼 Learn More About Rachel at: https://substack.com/@rachelmacmanimousThe Deep Kimchi Pod is about badassery, tomfoolery and arriving authentically in life. We’re two Korean-ish bestie broads in their 50's with no F's left to give.Just shooting the midlife shizz with no holds barred.📢 Visit and contact us at https://deepkimchi.substack.com❗️WARNING - Not for sensitive ears or the easily offended.There. You’re warned.Enjoy, share and leave us comments or questions below! Thank you so much for listening and sharing laughs with us. Contact us at https://deepkimchi.substack.com Get full access to Michelle Burleson | Muscle Over Menopause at deepkimchi.substack.com/subscribe