EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 24 MIN
Your Success Is Another Woman's Permission Slip
from The Embodied Athlete Podcast · host Kolby Pronenko
In this episode, I share a powerful reality check I received from a woman at the gym: “Don’t downplay what you’re doing.” What started as an offhand comment about my upcoming triathlon made me realize how quickly I had minimized something I had worked incredibly hard to accomplish.I dive into why we as women so often downplay our achievements, compare ourselves to people who are further ahead, and convince ourselves that what we've accomplished “isn't that big of a deal.” I also share how my own athlete community has taught me the importance of celebrating wins, taking up space, and allowing yourself to be seen, even when it feels uncomfortable.You never truly know who is watching you and being inspired by what you've already accomplished. Your progress, your confidence, your willingness to try something new, and even the things you think are “normal” about yourself may be exactly what someone else needs to see to believe that they can do it too.This episode is a reminder to stop shrinking your accomplishments, stop comparing your journey to someone else's, and start letting yourself be proud of what you've built. Because celebrating yourself doesn't take anything away from anyone else...it might actually give another woman permission to believe in herself, too.If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag me @kolbyannon so I can connect with you! Want to get faster, leaner, stronger and race ready?The Embodied Athlete Experience is 1-1 high touch virtual body recomp and performance coaching program for the former athlete and woman in her 30's who wants to look, feel and perform like an athlete again after babies, injury and life.If that's you AND you have big fitness goals or want to get back into racing and competing, but are tired of trying to piece together your own plan and are ready to learn how to properly fuel and train for muscle growth, fat loss, speed, strength and performance - without the extremes - then you're in the right place. Apply to book a free strategy call with me: https://forms.gle/S7qoi86GhHfppN8Y9 Connect with me:Instagram: @kolbyannonPodcast: The Embodied Athlete Podcast
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In this episode, I share a powerful reality check I received from a woman at the gym: “Don’t downplay what you’re doing.” What started as an offhand comment about my upcoming triathlon made me realize how quickly I had minimized something I had worked incredibly hard to accomplish. I dive into why we as women so often downplay our achievements, compare ourselves to people who are further ahead, and convince ourselves that what we've accomplished “isn't that big of a deal.” I also share...
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