The Connection Between Fitness & Mental Health: Featuring Marcia Jones - Licensed Counselor & Group Fitness Coach

Episode Seventeen: [Movement with Marcia]Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. In today’s episode, Nicole talks with Marcia Jones, a counselor who combines fitness with her therapy sessions. They discuss why Marcia chose to blend fitness with counseling, how it helps her clients, and ways to work with those who might be hesitant. Marcia also offers advice on overcoming shame and joins in a "Myth or Truth" game to clear up common misconceptions about fitness and mental health. Guest: Marcia JonesWebsite: https://www.psycorefit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/psycorefitIn this episode, you will hear:0:00 Intro1:05 Nicole’s Opening Statement(Beginning of Interview)2:04 Introduction to Marcia Jones3:38 What Was the Motivation for the Integration of Fitness into Counseling? 7:59 How Was Fitness Integrated for the Clients?11:12 How Do You Approach a Resistant Client?15:35 A Different Approach and Tips Against Shame 20:24 A Game: Myth or Truth30:17 Marcia’s Final Words(End of Interview)34:33 Nicole’s Closing Statement34:56 BPD Daily Mantra35:11 Outro“Keep Going” (Chosen) by Sevena - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ4dqv4Wx_0Episode Resources:Website: https://www.showmegrace.org/Weekly Support Group: https://www.showmegrace.org/the-brainCareer Coaching: https://www.showmegrace.org/about-3Crisis Hotline - Call or Text 988 or Chat At 988lifeline.org Connect with the Host: Nicole DarbyEmail: [email protected] BPD Support Resources and Weekly Support Group (Wednesdays): https://www.showmegrace.org Credits:Hosts: Nicole DarbyMusic Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIIISound Engineer: Stefan MitroiPodcast Producer: Nicole DarbyResearch Team: Nicole Darby & Tamar Brignolle