We all know the amazing benefits of exercise: mental acuity, emotional release, increased strength, more consistent metabolism, confidence, and on and on.

But we don't often talk about the effects of abusing exercise, a trap we can all so subtly fall into. This can happen through both over- and under-use, although much of this episode it devoted to abuse through too much (or too intense, too often) exercising.

Alongside my two expert guests--Meg Miles and Rachel Gainer--we discuss it all. How fitness is a powerful tool for good and so essential to our well-being; but also how abusing it can negatively alter our lives and become all-consuming. Learn through our discussion how to properly make exercise an important part of your life without letting it control you. 

In this episode, there is a wealth of science, personal stories, and loads of take-aways. Our goal? To empower the listeners to view their bodies--and fitness--with love and "healthy enthusiasm."

Show Notes:

Meg Miles's website, blog, and Instagram

Past podcast interview with Meg

Rachel Gainer's website and Instagram

Past podcast interview with Rachel

Articles on effects of overexercising on metabolism: here and here

SURVEY!

Monica's Facebook and Instagram

Contact Monica

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Song Credit: "Sweet Promise" by Nicolai Heidlas

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