In this episode, we’re joined by Celeste Harrington, a fitness coach and global well-being program manager for some of the largest tech companies in the world. We discuss mind-body health and address the connection between body image, societal norms, and the stigma around wanting to look a certain way. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic fitness expectations and adopting a mindset that promotes self-compassion. Celeste shares practical strategies for body recomposition and explains how eating more can often actually lead to weight loss. We talk about the role of hormones (particularly cortisol), the importance of protein intake, and putting together a fitness plan that allows for both motivation and flexibility. Lastly, we chat about the role of corporate wellness in promoting individual wellbeing, the importance of workplace culture, and leading with emotional intelligence.

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What we cover in this episode:

• 01:10 – Introducing Celeste Harrington
• 04:58 – Connecting mental and physical health
• 08:53 – Releasing stuck beliefs around body image
• 10:13 – Working with a coach to set realistic goals
• 11:22 – How eating more can result in losing weight
• 13:05 – The 600g veggie and fruit challenge
• 15:21 – Recomp your body vs the number on the scale
• 17:32 – Societal norms for women’s bodies
• 18:22 – Change negative self-talk about your body
• 20:46 – Is there a healthy level of cortisol?
• 27:01 – How to hit your daily protein intake goal
• 33:00 – Eating more to boost your metabolism and lose weight
• 35:13 – Mindset as the foundation for fitness and nutrition
• 38:36 – Putting together a fitness plan
• 39:23 – Strategies for staying consistent with fitness goals
• 40:52 – Finding the balance between motivation and flexibility
• 42:55 – Listen to your body, not your brain
• 46:18 – Why workplace culture is so important
• 47:34 – The role corporate wellness plays in individual wellbeing
• 48:41 – Emotional intelligence and human connection
• 54:17 – The responsibility of the workplace vs the individual
• 55:54 – Advice for boosting workplace culture

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