Working in the fitness industry can be taxing on your own body image. From the endless conversations about "body goals" to clients well-meaning but often times misplaced comments about your body, your own self-image can warp and you can begin to feel pressure to look a certain way as part of your job. 

Protecting your peace when it comes to your own body image is crucial to a long and rewarding career.

In this episode, Betsy talks about…

• how anyone of any size can be a tremendous trainer!
• the unfortunate realities of how people in larger bodies have been treated, particularly in the fitness industry
• the challenge of contending with potential clients’ ideas of a “fit body” and what a trainer is supposed to look like
• the myth that any one body is immune to careless comments and judgement
• acknowledging the privilege that comes with certain bodies that approximate the “fit” ideal 
• how to balance your beliefs about bodies and training with clients’ deeply held beliefs (that are culturally ingrained and likely take a long time to change)
• ways to protect your own body image and happiness in your career and preserve the boundaries that help you do that

Nurturing your self-image is priority number one when it comes to ensuring you have the energy and emotional reserves to help your clients with their goals!


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