Motivated With Meg

s2e6 I Used to Work Out Because I Hated My Body | Motivated with Meg Podcast

“You can want change. You can train and grow. But you don’t need to mentally bully yourself the entire way there.”
 
Have you ever caught yourself comparing your body to someone else’s—at the gym, on Instagram, or even from memories and pictures?
It’s hard to enjoy movement when it’s rooted in shame. In today’s episode, I’m opening up about the connection between body image and joyful movement—because let’s be real, when we hate our bodies, it’s a lot harder to move them with love.
This is your reminder that you don’t have to look like anyone else to be successful in life. 🙂
Topics Covered
How negative body image makes joyful movement harder
The difference between healthy inspiration and toxic comparison
How diet culture and social media distort body perception
My personal story about working out from a place of body shame
Learning to spot when comparison leads to self-bullying
Why you don’t need to change your body to be worthy of love
A 3-part weekly experiment to help improve your body image and reclaim movement joy
Resources Mentioned
PlanNet Plant ID app
Take a Walk with Me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRtE03UBHJA 
 
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S2e7 Why We Move Better Together: The Social Side of Fitness | Motivated with Meg Podcast

Working out alone can feel like a chore. You know moving your body feels good, but sometimes it’s easier to skip it when no one’s holding you accountable. Accountability can be the byproduct of social connection. 
In this episode, I’m sharing why adding a little social connection to your movement might be the secret sauce to making it stick. Whether it’s a workout buddy, a yoga class, a running club, or a hiking group, community can bring more motivation, joy, and consistency to how you move. I also share some ideas on how to find or build your own movement community—even if you’re not a “group fitness person.”
Tune in now and start turning movement into something you want to show up for, not just another box to check.
Topics Covered
My personal experience with group classes
Why working out with others boosts consistency
What clients really paid me for as a personal trainer
Science behind social movement benefits
My experience hosting yoga hikes
Why feeling safe impacts your willingness to show up
Ideas to find your own movement community
Your experiment for the week
Resources:
Meetup.com – This is for finding local hiking or fitness groups.
Yoga Hikes 
Local Fitness Groups – women-only gyms, yoga studios, walking clubs, etc
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s2e8 When Fear Isn’t Fuel: A Softer Way Back to Movement

“You don't need to use fear to stay motivated as you let go of the diet mentality around fitness or ease back in after an injury.”
“Movement is easy. Our bodies were made to move. We make it harder by overthinking it and giving ourselves deadlines.”
You took a break from working out…and now you’re feeling stuck. 
Should you push through, start over, or wait until you “feel ready”? 🤔
In this episode, I talk about the mental spiral that can follow a setback, especially if you’re used to the hustle culture approach to fitness. I share my own journey of unlearning pressure-filled timelines and how to come back to movement with less fear and more self-trust. We’ll discuss how to transition from fear-based motivation to curiosity, and why rest isn’t a sign of failure, but rather a natural part of the cycle.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down or afraid of “losing progress,” this one’s for you.
Topics Covered
Introduction to setbacks and movement breaks
The pressure to push through injuries and overtrain
How hustle culture affects our approach to rest
Letting go of deadlines and fear-based motivation
Quick-fix goals vs. sustainable habits
What happens after the “event” you trained for ends
Why rest is part of the cycle
Affirmations and mantras to reframe your mindset
Your weekly experiment
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s2e9 Why Your Mindset Matters Most in Fitness | Motivated with Meg

“Did you know your body physically responds to a mental image?”
Do you ever find yourself dreading a workout or walk before you’ve even started? That negative self-talk—that moment when you imagine the struggle before you even move—is a perfect example of your mind-body connection at work.
In this episode, I explore how your mindset can shape your physical experience, for better or worse. I’ll walk you through a quick visualization exercise that proves just how powerful your imagination is—and how you can use that power to create ease instead of tension. You’ll learn how shifting your inner dialogue before movement can help you feel more connected, empowered, and motivated.
This isn’t about forcing positivity or pushing through pain. It’s about using curiosity and intention to make your movement habits something that feels doable, emotionally and physically.
🎧 Tune in now and try this week’s experiment to soften your mindset and strengthen your connection to your body.
 
Topics Covered
How your imagination impacts your body through the mind-body connection
What negative self-talk does to your breath, muscles, and motivation
How to use mental imagery to feel more empowered during exercise
How movement can feel better when it starts from connection, not correction
This week’s 30-second experiment to reset your mindset before movement
Resources:
Mind-Body Connection Is Built Into the Brain
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s2e10 Move Like You Love Your (Past and Future) Self | Motivated with Meg

What if your 10-year-old self and your 80-year-old self could give you advice about how to move your body today? In this final episode of the exercise experiment, we explore how honoring both your past and future self can transform your relationship with movement. It’s a perspective shift that’s not just inspiring, but also deeply grounding.
Topics Covered
What your 10-year-old self might want to tell you about exercise
Why your 80-year-old self cares about what you’re doing now
Letting go of guilt and embracing sustainable movement habits
How to reframe fitness goals with long-term self-care in mind
The importance of curiosity and compassion in your wellness journey
Connect with Meaghan
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