From Pop Singer to Movement and Meditation Instructor; Rachel McClusky Talks: Sobriety at 15, Body Acceptance, Group Fitness Culture and Starting Her Event Biz "Recharged Wellness Co."
In this week’s episode, Jess & Ry sit down with their good friend, ultimate fitness and movement pro, Rachel McClusky of Rachel Recharged. Rachel is NASM certified, Manager of Talent & Training at Box Union and the creator of Recharge Wellness Co., hosting wellness events and retreats across the country. Rachel grew up with a family fully-immersed in the music industry and was a singer/songwriter from the ages of 11-19 until she had a change of heart that led her to pursue a career in group fitness instead! Today, Rachel is passionate about creating experiences through movement and will soon be debuting her "Recharge Method:" a cathartic movement experience that blends meditation movement and breath work to make you feel comfortable and confident using your voice and your body! In this episode Rachel also discusses: * Her one-of-a-kind moving meditation and how she opens the space for people to move emotions through their body in a group setting * How to take the pressure and guilt away from a meditation practice and why it looks differently for everyone * Being 10 years sober and what it was like to enter into a treatment center for drugs, alcohol & an eating disorder at just 15 years old * The comparison game when it comes to career and body image and how she stays grounded and rooted in who she is * Her journey to body acceptance and removing the pressures to look a certain way as a fitness instructor in LA. * Why she believes fitness should be about being strong, having a release & an experience, and not about fitting into a certain or “accepted” body type * How she went from never boxing a day in her life to becoming a Box Union Coach for over 1.5 years! * Creating a more positive space within a group of women, rather than bonding over negative self-talk * Her favorite daily mantras and affirmations * How she recharges behind the scenes & how self-care can be as simple as getting back to the basics and creating space for yourself PLUS quick fire questions: her personal mission, her Instagram inspiration, favorite health trend and what she’s most excited about this year! *** During the intro to this episode, Ryan and Jess talk about the importance of positive mantras for body confidence & the importance of moving your body in ways that you love in order to create a positive relationship with exercise! *** Resources: Rachel on Instagram @rachelrecharged Rachel’s website RachelRecharged.com - stay tuned for her Recharge Method class launching in January of next year! Box Union (find Rachel’s schedule posts in her Instagram stories every week as well) @chinaealexander (Rachel’s Instagram Inspiration) @gabbybernstein (Rachel’s Instagram Inspiration)