In this episode, Jessica and Damali Fraser chat about the complex relationship between body image, food beliefs, and identity. They explore Damali's personal journey of self-discovery, healing from injuries, and the impact of societal expectations on body perception, particularly as a Black woman. The conversation highlights the importance of community, grief, and practical strategies for navigating body changes and fostering self-acceptance.

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* Connect with your host, Jessica, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nopethatsnotnormal/

Meet Our Guest, Damali

Meet Coach Damali, pronouns she/her. Damali is a compassionate Kettlebell Expert, author, speaker, fitness / nutrition coach and founder of Lift off Strength & Wellness. Damali is known for her unapologetic opposition to diet culture in the kettlebell community and as a passionate educator who will help you learn to train with kettlebells safely. Through her Inclusive Kettlebell Coach course and certification programs, you learn to teach kettlebells from an intersectional lens that's size-inclusive, trauma-informed, judgment-free, and for every BODY (emphasis on the body because humanity has always had body diversity).

* https://liftoffstrength.ca/

* https://liftoffstrength.ca/kettlebell-coach-training

* https://liftoffstrength.ca/inclusive-kettlebell-coach-certification

* https://www.instagram.com/damali.fraiser

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