Stop Waiting: What Can the Olympics Teach US About Body Diversity and Mental Health? / Ep 97

Are you watching the Olympics? There's so much more going on than just the sports!   In this episode Tara, Elizabeth, and Maria discuss the excitement of the Olympics and celebrate the diversity of body types in elite sports. They highlight the importance of recognizing mental health in athletics and draw attention to athletes like Simone Biles and Ilona Maher who advocate for mental well-being and body positivity.  They discuss the challenges of societal expectations, the need for size-inclusive athletic uniforms, and the benefits of balancing personal well-being with professional demands.  What are some of your personal goals for wellness and wellbeing? Connect with us on Instagram and let us know!   In this episode: You don't have to wait for a wake-up call! Stop putting your well-being on hold. What the Olympics shows us about wellness and bodies. Sports is not about health, it is about performance.  What Simone Biles can teach us about mental health! The hosts share simple things they do to take care of their wellbeing including meditation, sitting down, gardening, drinking water, and sex!    Why You Should Ditch Tracking Your BMI: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-food/id1651744916?i=1000638398387   This episode is brought to you by Happii, high quality handcrafted items to support your mental health journey, from healing to growing. Save 10% on Happii when you use this link: https://happii.today/WELLNESS Let’s connect and keep the conversation going! Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/