The Importance of Self Awareness w/ Olivia Oneid

In this episode of the Do Cool Shit podcast, Olivia Oneid joins as a guest. She speaks about her journey as a bodybuilder, coach, and athlete. We discuss the importance of self-awareness, the challenges of trying new things, and how to navigate the holiday season without falling into restrictive eating patterns. Olivia shares her insights on the significance of recovery, setting realistic goals, and the value of self-ownership in the journey of personal growth. The conversation emphasizes that progress is not just about physical changes but also about mental resilience and self-improvement.TakeawaysImportance of identity is not tied to one thing.Trying new things can be mentally challenging but rewarding.Self-awareness is crucial for personal growth and understanding behaviors.Recovery is essential for making progress in fitness.The holiday season presents unique challenges for maintaining healthy habits.Planning and preparation can help navigate holiday eating.Reflecting on past experiences can lead to better decision-making.It's important to focus on self-ownership and not shame oneself for choices.Setting realistic goals during the holidays can lead to better outcomes.Mental resilience is as important as physical progress.Sound bites we love"I identify as someone who prioritizes my health.""You have to have some systems and an approach.""You don't hope, you plan for it."Connect with Olivia:https://masterathletic.com/Email: [email protected]: www.instagtam.com/oliviaxoneidConnect with Meryl:⁠www.wickedironstrength.com⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/merylcbc⁠ & ⁠www.instagram.com/wickedironstrength⁠Email list: ⁠https://go.wickedironstrength.com/newsletter⁠