#37 Aesthetics vs Wellness Vs Performance With Laura Chavez

At what point do we need to sacrifice wellness for performance in pursuit of our goals

and what's the difference between training for aesthetics and performance?

Laura has some great insights, and with such similar approaches to our coaching our chat had me in goosebumps!

Chapters;

00:00 Introduction to Holistic Coaching

02:01 Nurturing Self-Relationship and Body Image

07:22 The Impact of Fitness Industry Messaging

10:46 Aligning Goals with Personal Values

15:07 Understanding Triggers and Emotional Responses

20:12 The Cycle of Negative Body Image

28:13 The Importance of Self-Compassion and Emotional Awareness

32:30 Understanding Dopamine and Nutrition

35:38 The Role of Body Appreciation in Health

40:34 Balancing Performance and Aesthetics in Training

47:00 The Impact of Stress on Body Image and Health

56:20 Rethinking Before and After Photos in Fitness