I really wanted to explore some of my frustrations that I see in present-day gym culture. I'm definitely no saint in this episode, and I have a lot of hot takes. My experience in being an athlete for so long has led me to the conclusions that I've made, above all, though I really speak about the importance of appreciating all that your body can do and that fitness should be a complement to your health, not a tool to look fit.

Ahh, we are so back. I know it's been a while, and I'm sorry, actually not really, I needed a break. I was burnt out. And that's what this episode is about today. In this episode, I explore what this feels like for me, how it comes about, and what I've been trying to do to pull myself out of it, or rather, accept it as a part of the creative process.

This podcast wouldn't be called Real Authentic Woman if I didn't get real with you guys. In this episode, I am speaking completely off the cuff, no preparation, just me, myself, and the mic. It gets heavy, it gets deep, but it's important to note that the reason I am sharing these vulnerable thoughts with you all is to reach those who need to hear that they're not alone. I think it's important to share the parts of ourselves we are too afraid to let be seen, because it might just help someone else.

Today, I get deep, I get introspective. I talk about the different phases of life, the frustrations, the longing, and the beauty of it all. Sometimes I feel like we take life a little too seriously, and the truth is, life is nothing more than a playground. A place for us to experience things in a physical way. I had fun dissecting this topic, and I hope you guys enjoy this one.

There is a lack of education surrounding women's health, and I'm frustrated that I am now in my mid twenties just now learning about things like the different phases of the menstrual cycle. In this episode, I unpack my frustrations surrounding the lack of education, the stigma attached to women's health, and the challenges we face as women when it comes to protecting our rights.

Staying present in this day and age can be so hard when we have all these other distractions getting in the way. Let's uncover what some of those distractions are and why they might contribute to the mundane way of life that we find ourselves in. Remember you always have a choice.

No one talks about the first real heartbreak. In this episode, I get deep, I get personal and share a triggering story about my past, but I also uncover the importance of showing up for yourself and validating your emotions even when it's hard, even when it's painful.

Have you ever felt like you need to say goodbye to the things you love to make room for your higher potential? I explore that feeling in this episode because, at the end of the day, I'm terrified of who I won't become if I don't walk away from the things that make me comfortable. Life is about challenging ourselves and working through these phases of growth; we sometimes just need to push ourselves to experience that transformation.