In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Podcast, Coach Joni is joined by licensed/certified social worker Ashley Petray to explore the deeply intertwined relationship between trauma, body image, and eating patterns. Ashley, with nearly two decades of experience in social work, talks about the wide spectrum of trauma effects, from PTSD to the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on mental and physical health and the physiological ties between trauma response mechanisms in the brain and their influence on eating behavior. Also discussed is the role of fitness and nutrition professionals in recognizing and navigating the complexities of trauma in their clients.

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In this episode, Coach Joni is joined by Dr. Kristen Lander to discuss the importance of deciphering information in the health and fitness industry and finding reliable sources. The conversation spans topics such as the differences between bodybuilding and strength training recommendations, the need to consider gender and age variations in research, and the impact of personal biases on interpreting information.

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This episode of the Fiercely Fueled Podcast, is a discussion with Amber Pewitt, a competitive Olympic weightlifter, and Angela Skarpelis, her weightlifting coach. Listen in as they discuss Amber's journey and unconventional training approach. Angela also sheds light on her coaching philosophy and the importance of balance, recovery, and being mindful of training frequency for optimum performance. The episode further explores the mental aspects of weightlifting, including dealing with performance anxiety, cultivating a growth mindset, and maintaining a healthy life balance.

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