124. Healing Out Loud: Expressing Emotions for Better Mental and Physical Health

It’s been a bit since I’ve talked about it, but today’s episode is going to cover a topic that is very important to me: mental health. I’ve been on my own mental health journey over the last few years, and I’ve learned just how closely related it is to your physical health.

I’ve been going to therapy for awhile now, and I’ve also been on medication - we all go through shit, and we MUST be able to find support in ways that work for us. I'm sharing a bit more about my personal journey in this way, and why it’s VITAL that we openly discuss our mental health struggles when they arise.

I’ve learned the power that comes from expressing your feelings and actually speaking out loud what you need-suppressing emotions can negatively impact your physical well-being, leading to a variety of unwanted issues.

It’s also okay to not have all the answers - I’m currently in a season of better understanding myself and who I really am. I’m ready to take up space unapologetically-I don't need to change myself, or try to fit in a neat little ‘box’ that society thinks I should be in.

Healing out loud is an incredibly beautiful thing, and a huge part of my story. If you’ve ever felt inadequate or are struggling with confidence in your life, I hope this episode encourages you to prioritize your mental health alongside your fitness goals, and get support where you need to. Don’t be afraid to take up space in YOUR life, because you matter, and you’re already enough!

Episode Recap:

• Normalizing mental health struggles & using medication when you need to
• Understanding that your mental health is directly connected to your physical health, because your body and your mind work so closely together 
• The importance of expressing your feelings and actually saying what you need
• My current season of working through better understanding myself and really figuring out who the f*ck I am
• Navigating the whole ‘take up space’ movement as women
• All of the ‘shoulds’ that are pressed upon us as women, and especially as we become wives & mothers
• Realizing that you’re already ENOUGH, just as you are 
• How gaining confidence seeps into your fitness journey + every other aspect of your life too

Links/Resources mentioned:

• Follow Caroline Middlesdorf on Instagram @carolinemiddelsdorf
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More about the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast:

If you've tried all the fad diets and are sick and tired of not achieving your health and fitness goals long-term, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast with me, Kristy Castillo. I'm here to help you break the annoying diet cycle, gain confidence, and reach your health and fitness goals. 

This podcast will show you how to be proud of the body you have, build the body you want, and enjoy the process along the way. I'll cover topics like how to get the most from your workouts, the importance of feeding your body what it needs, and key mindset shifts that will empower you. I've broken through the BS surrounding diet culture and built my dream body, all while being a busy wife, Mom and business owner, and I know you can too!

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