Welcome to our special guest Vanessa Cutting who is a multi-talented individual who proudly refers to herself as a jack of all trades. Following a life-changing SCAD heart attack in 2020, she transitioned into becoming a social media influencer and content creator. Prior to this, Vanessa had dedicated 17 years to being a full-time Pilates instructor, fitness trainer, and yoga instructor, accumulating over 18 certifications along the way. She firmly believes in the healing power of movement and considers it her personal therapy.Vanessa's philosophy revolves around embracing authenticity and having fun while being true to oneself. Through her social channels, she shares glimpses of her life with her husband and children, while also raising awareness about important issues such as kids with food allergies and eczema, heart health, and SCAD heart attack awareness in young women. Alongside these meaningful endeavors, Vanessa also indulges in her hobbies of makeup, hair, and fashion.
With a daily mantra of "You woke up today, put a smile on that face and make it a great day!"
Vanessa strives to inspire positivity and encourage others to seize each day with enthusiasm.
Other quotes:
“Movement is Medicine”
“If you can move a muscle you move a thought”
This episode relates to listeners who:
Has had a Life Altering Event
Wants to Build Better Habits
Wants to Learn Mind Body Connection
Grew Up Not Talking about Feelings or Emotions
Who Want to Start Therapy
Internalizes Stress
Wants to Overcome Negative Mindset
Who Has Had Physical Heart Challenges
Who is Grieving
KEY POINTS:
Life Altering Events
Finding New Coping Mechanisms
How the Body Stores Stress
The Power of Positive Thinking
How Suppressed Feelings Affect the Body
Engaging Self Reflection with Relationships
Overpowering Negative Thoughts
Vanessa’s reference:
You Can Heal Your Life - Louise Hay
Mayo Clinic - Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
National Library of Medicine - SCAD/Covid-19 Research
Mental Health Resource:
Mindful Meditation - https://www.headspace.com/
Connect with Vanessa:
Let us know if this episode resonated with you by sharing it with one other person and tagging us on social media!
instagram.com/awearnessathletics
You can get your comfiest coping mechanism tool here with the Confident in Coping Hoodie!
Awearness Athletics - Spreading Mental Health Awareness by wearing it.
Vanessa’s reference:
You Can Heal Your Life - Louise Hay
Mirror Work - Louise Hay
Mayo Clinic - Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
National Library of Medicine - SCAD/Covid-19 Research
Mental Health Resource:
Mindful Meditation - https://www.headspace.com/
Connect with Vanessa:
Let us know if this episode resonated with you by sharing it with one other person and tagging us on social media!
instagram.com/awearnessathletics
You can get your comfiest coping mechanism tool here with the Confident in Coping Hoodie!
Awearness Athletics - Spreading Mental Health Awareness by wearing it.
