Do you find yourself having an unhealthy relationship with the foods that you consume? Have you ever been told that you need to look a certain way to be healthy? Most of us have been caught in this trap and it can seem hard to escape the never-ending cycle of misinformation. This episode with Sohee Lee and Ben Carpenter, health and wellness coaches, dive into uncovering myths and misconceptions that are commonly used in the fitness industry. Learn about how to build trust with where you find your information as well as finding out which methods and processes are the most optimal for you.

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What you will learn in this episode with: Sohee Lee and Ben Carpenter:

3:42 – Sohee’s purpose and impact.

5:32 – Ben’s realizations and journey to becoming a better trainer.

7:43 - Mainstream research and the content they lack.

9:58 - Who should I trust to get information from?

13:13 - Wanting the perfect physique and certain standards of the fitness industry.

16:43 - Sohee’s journey and how it motivated her.

19:07 - Ben’s perfectionism and the side effects from it.

21:57 - The extremes of dieting and the negative effects it can have on you.

26:18 - Sohee’s approach to moderation and the pushback she received.

27:30- The culture of extremes in fitness.

31:58 - Taking a proactive approach to reach your goals.

34:16- Building your success momentum.

35:57- Living with Crohn’s Disease & what it is.

45:14- Sohee’s love for teaching and changing lives.

47:39-  Hard beliefs and being open to new information.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Sohee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soheefit/

Sohee's ELT Method: https://soheefit.com/pages/coaching

Lift with Sohee: https://soheefit.com/products/lift-with-sohee

Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdccarpenter/

Ben's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bencarpenter

To learn more about Ben and Sohee, check out the full show notes here: https://jen.health/podcast/67

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