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Alyssa Ages: From Physical Challenges to Mental Mastery—A Journey of Strength
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In this episode of Experible, we dive deep into Alyssa Age's transformative journey and how she went from thinking she wasn’t cut out for sports to competing on national stages. We uncover the mental shifts that accompany physical training, the impact of fitness on self-esteem, Alyssa's insights on overcoming self-imposed limitations, and how she challenges the traditional narratives around body image and strength. Alyssa's story is not just about physical strength but a profound psychological evolution.
Alyssa Ages is a journalist whose work has appeared in GQ, ELLE, SELF, Men’s Health, Slate, The Globe and Mail, and others. She is a former personal trainer and group fitness instructor, as well as a strongman competitor, marathoner, triathlete, and occasional rock climber. A born-and-raised New Yorker, she now lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters.
SHOWNOTES -
00:00:00 - Guest and Episode Introduction
00:01:40 - Early challenges and journey to strongman competition
00:05:33 - How strength training impacted Alyssa’s self-image and confidence.
00:07:15 - Connection between confidence, body image, & physical performance
00:09:55 - Facing and redefining failures
00:12:25 - Importance of strength training & how to get started
00:20:00 - Cultivating a healthy relationship with food and exercise
00:24:25 - Ageing & cues that indicate body fatigue
00:28:30 - Trying different techniques to up your performance
00:33:00 - A helpful perception towards body size
00:41:50 - Mindset for pursuing challenging goals
00:51:40 - Helping children build a positive relationship with food and exercise
00:56:00 - Navigating personal goals amidst societal expectations
CONNECT WITH ALYSSA AGES -
Website - alyssaages.com
Secrets of Giants by Alyssa Ages - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/707130/secrets-of-giants-by-alyssa-ages/
Instagram / Twitter / Threads / TikTok - @alyssaages
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