Changing Your Identity

I’m not a health or fitness coach - so why am I about to tell you all about my workouts??

Well, first of all- because I want to. But more importantly, because how we take care of ourselves and how we THINK about ourselves is the most important thing that will determine the impact we have in the world.

Until I was nearly 30 years old I could probably count on two hands the number of times I “worked out.” It just wasn’t my thing. I was naturally skinny (though that should never be the determining factor that makes you take care of yourself or not) and I had all these stories about how my body, thanks to a genetic connective tissue disorder, just wasn’t made for athleticism or working out. There were so many things I couldn’t do… so I just never bothered to try figuring out what worked.

Then, around the same time I moved to LA, I started to notice changes in my body - a little weight gain, more pain in my joints, and I just generally wanted to be healthier and stronger. 

I knew from my past history that I would need some help and accountability. Anytime I had tried it on my own- I would inevitably bail out and tell myself “I’m just not a work-out person” - as if it was an unchangeable part of my identity. So, I found myself a personal trainer. I hit the jackpot with Tucker Forbes who literally helped me change not just my body but my own self-concept. In a matter of months I went from “not a work-out person” to someone who was at the gym at least 3x a week and actually enjoying it! 

It may sound trivial- but it was anything but. I went from being someone who felt uncomfortable, weak and unstable in my body to feeling (and being!) strong, capable and more confident.

Instead of trying things I knew I couldn’t do because of my body’s natural limitations, Tucker helped me strengthen the muscles around my joints and find strengthening and mobility exercises that worked for MY body.

From there I was able to explore and find new things that worked for me too. Pilates (specifically Love For Pilates and my girl, my teacher, Bailey Sullivan) helped me strengthen my core and helped the pain in my back. And these days you can find me at The Bar Method West Hollywood at least 3-4 times a week - another workout with amazing teachers that help me work with my unique body’s needs.

All of this changed how I saw myself. I now think of myself as a person that works out regularly, takes care of my body and feels strong and confident. Of course, I’m aware of the things that don’t work for me - but I LOVE finding the things that do.

So what does this mean for you and your impact?

What’s that thing you tell yourself that you’re just not good at? That you’re just not THAT kind of person?

You’re not a person that likes to promote yourself and your work?

You’re not a person that speaks up about your truth and what you think is right when the people around you disagree?

But do you WANT to be?

Because if you do… you CAN. You CAN change how you see yourself.

You might just need the right support.

And I would love to be that support for you. If you’re a mission-driven person in the music industry looking to make a greater impact in the world - let’s chat about how I can support you through 1:1 coaching.

You’ve got this, and I’ve got you.