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In this episode, Garrett and Brittany discuss the seven pillars of women's health. They start by emphasizing the importance of community and how a sense of belonging is a basic human need. They also explore the impact of social media on women's mental health and the need for genuine support systems. The conversation then transitions to the connection between women's health and nature, highlighting the benefits of spending time outdoors. Finally, they discuss stress management and the importance of finding balance in strength training and other stressors. In this episode, Garrett Query and Brittany Kohnke discuss the seven pillars of health for women. They emphasize the importance of shifting identity and embracing rest, incorporating movement into daily life, finding balance in training and recovery, prioritizing sleep, managing the stress of training, utilizing free and minimal-cost health practices, and understanding nutrition and hunger signals.
Takeaways:
- Community is a crucial pillar of women's health, and a sense of belonging is a basic human need.
- Spending time in nature has numerous physical and emotional benefits for women's health.
- Stress management is essential, and it's important to find balance in strength training and other stressors. Shifting identity and being willing to embrace rest is crucial for overall health and well-being.
- Incorporating movement into daily life through activities like walking, hiking, and dancing is important for physical and mental health.
- Finding balance in training and recovery is essential for long-term success and avoiding burnout.
- Prioritizing sleep is one of the most important pillars of health and can have a significant impact on overall well-being.
- Training is a stressor on the body and should be managed appropriately to avoid negative effects.
- There are many free and minimal-cost health practices that can be incorporated into daily life, such as getting sunlight, using a pedometer on your phone, and prioritizing real, nutrient-dense foods.
- Understanding nutrition and listening to hunger signals is key to maintaining a healthy relationship with food and supporting overall health.
