This episode gets personal. Real talk—I used to let my emotions run the whole show. One small thing? Boom. Whole day ruined. Crying in public? Been there. Overthinking every convo? Done that. But somehow, walking into the gym… changed things.

In this episode, I open up about how the gym helped me emotionally—how it taught me to process pain, regulate my feelings, and stop carrying the weight of my thoughts without dropping actual dumbbells (most days). I share the story of how I went from crying on cue to confidently asking strangers how many sets they’ve got left on the machine I want (hello, character development!).

We talk:

• Emotional intelligence and why it’s not just for therapists

• How lifting heavy can literally shift your mood

• The link between movement and mental health

• Why sweating sometimes feels like healing

• How the gym helped me find confidence AND community

• Plus: a shoutout to my gym buddy Tom for that accidental therapy session 🙌

Oh, and no—I still didn’t get that belly piercing. But I’m proud of myself anyway. 😅

If you’ve ever cried in the gym bathroom (or skipped a workout because life was too loud), this one’s for you.

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