Finding Joy in Movement: Kim Hagel's Fresh Approach to Fitness

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Get ready to embark on an enlightening journey as we welcome Kim Hagel, a size-inclusive fitness specialist, holistic nutritionist, and body image coach. Kim, the founder of Radiant Vitality Wellness, generously shares her inspiring journey to becoming a body-positive trainer and coach.

As she narrates her personal struggles with identity, body image, and disordered exercise patterns, Kim provides us with a unique insight into how societal perceptions of fitness can keep us from enjoying the true benefits of movement.

As we further explore our complex relationships with exercise and body image, we confront the uncomfortable realities of oppressive societal norms. Kim's empowering story helps us understand how fitness is often misused to prey on insecurities, creating unrealistic and unsustainable weight loss goals. Together, we scrutinize the detrimental effects of conflating confidence with safety and discuss how this can lead to anxiety and hyper vigilance.

In the final stages of our discussion, Kim provides an uplifting perspective on finding joy in movement and motivation. We look at the power of gentle, low-impact exercises and how these can result in significant progress. Our conversation ends on a hopeful note as we emphasize the importance of self-awareness, meeting ourselves where we are, and starting from a place of self-care when it comes to exercise. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a more balanced, joyful approach to fitness and wellness.