Body dysmorphia is something that so many people struggle with and today’s guest, Nicole Rauch, is a prime example of just how inclusive this issue is. As a content creator and instructor in the fitness industry, Nicole shares her experience through the years of battling body dysmorphia and how it has affected her. In this, we discuss how social media has distorted our perception of ourselves and others + how Nicole feels as a content creator in the space. Nicole then shares how overtime her relationship to fitness has changed and how she’s found the lifestyle best suited for her body. We analyze why weight loss does not equal happiness (or healthy) and Nicole debunks common fitness myths and trends that may be impacting your relationship to fitness. The closing conversation covers why Apple Watch numbers can be so triggering as well as a BTS look into Nicole’s personal life.

In this episode we discuss: 

• Judging ourselves based on “good” and “bad” photos
• How social media distorts our view of ourselves (and others)
• What to do when struggling with body image
• How to shift your mindset with fitness
• Why health does not equal weight loss
• Finding a lifestyle best suited for you
• Debunking fitness trends and myths
  • Why long workouts aren’t always better
  • The importance of rest days
  • How cardio can become obsessive
• Why the Apple Watch can be detrimental
• BTS of Nicole’s life in Austin Texas 

To connect with Nicole, find her @nicolemrauch. And I’m @emilyfeikls or @letsthrivepodcast