What keeps women from moving their bodies isn’t always time—it’s often embarrassment. In this episode, Luisa Curia, founder of Stronger with Luisa, unpacks how to move beyond guilt, perfectionism, and the “skinny” narrative to embrace strength as your true superpower. Her story of turning fitness into a lifeline—and then a global business—is proof that movement isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about survival, resilience, and joy.  
 
Chapters   
00:00 The Psychology of Women's Fitness Challenges 
02:57 Chasing Strength Over Aesthetics 
05:47 Honoring the Self: The Importance of Self-Care 
08:48 Transformative Power of Fitness: A Personal Journey 
11:56 Overcoming Embarrassment in Fitness 
14:46 Building a Fitness Community Online 
17:41 The Importance of Gratitude and Mindset 
20:40 Finding Balance: Comfort vs. Challenge in Workouts 
23:51 Strong vs. Skinny: Redefining Fitness Goals 
26:34 The Scale: A Tool or a Trap? 
27:09 Breaking the Cycle of Self-Punishment 
28:50 Excuses and Time Management in Fitness 
31:44 Finding Time for Exercise in Busy Lives 
32:48 The Importance of Weight Training 
35:56 Simple and Effective Home Workouts 
36:37 Prioritizing Fitness Over Aesthetics 
38:46 Addressing Embarrassment in Fitness 
42:32 Transformative Effects of Consistent Exercise 
43:46 Final Thoughts on Overcoming Barriers to Fitness 
 
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