Is wellness actually becoming healthier... or are we just repackaging the pressure to be skinny?In today's episode, we're talking about body image, Ozempic, GLP-1 medications, fitness trends, Strong Girl Summer, strength training, muscle building, social media algorithms, and why women's bodies seem to become trends every few years.I share my own fitness journey, why lifting weights has completely changed my confidence, the importance of building muscle for long-term health, and how to create a healthier relationship with your body that isn't based on whatever aesthetic is trending online.We also answer your questions about body recomposition, staying motivated in the gym, tracking macros, confidence, healthy habits, and finding balance while still enjoying your life.If you've ever felt pressured by beauty standards, diet culture, or social media, I hope this episode reminds you to build a body and a life that serves you, not the trend cycle.♡ New episodes every week covering wellness, confidence, mindset, productivity, fitness, nutrition, and navigating your 20s.enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!Get $1000 off the mindbodygreen health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtinstagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcast00:00 Is wellness just the new skinny?01:45 Women's bodies have always been trends04:20 Ozempic, GLP-1s & the return of "skinny"06:35 Why building muscle matters more than ever08:05 The dangerous messages women are hearing online10:45 Why strength is empowering12:20 How lifting weights changed my confidence15:10 Clean up your social media algorithm17:05 Pinterest, vision boards & protecting your mindset18:20 Fueling your body instead of fearing food20:05 Fitness for longevity—not trends22:00 Different seasons of being "locked in"24:10 Q&A: Getting stronger but not smaller25:35 Staying motivated when skinny is trending27:15 Healthy discipline vs body obsession28:45 Final thoughts: Build the body you want#StellaRaePodcast