16. Strong is not the new skinny with HAES personal trainer Shelley Lask
I hear from so many people asking whether it's possible to develop a truly healthy relationship with exercise. I wondered the exact same thing during my own recovery! And in today's episode, personal trainer and HAES advocate Shelley Lask joins me to say YES, with the right approach and mindset, we absolutely can. We unpack toxic messages within fitness and diet culture, red flags to look out for and developing a values based, enjoyable relationship with movement. Learn more about and support Shelley below: Shelley is a personal trainer with eight years experience in working with a weight inclusive approach through her business Body Positive Health & Fitness. She is one of the founding members of HAES(r) Australia (now involved in the steering committee), has previously delivered presentations for The Butterfly Foundation, guest lectures for The Australian Fitness Academy, and was part of fitness industry focus group for Eating Disorders Victoria. Shelley is passionate about self compassion, inclusive, evidence-based care and supporting people to enjoy moving their bodies in ways that are meaningful to them. Website: https://www.bodypositivehf.com.au/about-me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BodyPositiveHealthAndFitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodypositivehf