#4 The Audacity to Do Better: Tackling Toxicity in Fitness, Yoga, and Wellness Head-On

Episode 4: The Audacity to Do Better – Tackling Toxicity in Fitness, Yoga, and Wellness

In this episode of the Duality of Harm and Healing, Kate and Ruby discuss the fourth theme of the My Self Study Practice: Courage. They explore the challenges of courageous action in fitness, yoga, and wellness spaces, focusing on how to confront and navigate the toxic dynamics that persist in these industries.

Episode Overview

Following the previous episode, The Power Play: How Consent Shapes Trust in FYW Spaces, Kate and Ruby dive deeper into what’s possible when trust is established through boundaries, accountability, reliability, integrity, and consent. They explain that taking courageous action isn’t about being fearless, but about acknowledging fear and choosing to act despite it. The key is creating environments that encourage courage while respecting the need for safety and comfort.

What You’ll Learn:

Courage vs. Fear: Kate and Ruby discuss the duality of courage and fear, emphasizing that fear’s role is to keep us safe, but true growth happens when we navigate fear with courage.
Staying Emotionally Close: They explain the importance of professionals staying emotionally close to clients, validating their emotions without withdrawing or becoming co-dependent.
Acknowledging Different Levels of Courage: The episode emphasizes that what feels courageous varies from person to person, and it’s vital for professionals to honor that courage, no matter the scale.

Key Takeaways:

Courage Isn’t the Absence of Fear: It’s the decision to act despite fear, within a safe and supportive container.
Staying Emotionally Close: Being present with clients without judgment or personal attachment is key to helping them face challenges.
Empowering Clients: Courage is subjective; professionals should acknowledge and celebrate the courage it takes for clients to show up and do hard things.

Action Items:

Reflect: Use the downloadable .pdf to explore your experiences with courage. Pay attention to what courage feels like in your body.
Engage: Write down your reflections and consider how you can cultivate courage in your life and work. Engage on social media via Instagram @myselfstudypractice, @moore_kate, and @life.with.ruby

Next Episode:

In next week's episode, “The Anatomy of Liberation: Cultivating Personal Freedom Through Embodied Wellbeing,” Kate and Ruby explore the fifth theme of the My Self Study Practice: Freedom. They dive deep into how to access and sustain personal freedom within wellness spaces.

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