Alyssa Ages: From Physical Challenges to Mental Mastery—A Journey of Strength

In this episode of Experible, we dive deep into Alyssa Age's transformative journey and how she went from thinking she wasn’t cut out for sports to competing on national stages. We uncover the mental shifts that accompany physical training, the impact of fitness on self-esteem, Alyssa's insights on overcoming self-imposed limitations, and how she challenges the traditional narratives around body image and strength. Alyssa's story is not just about physical strength but a profound psychological evolution. 

Alyssa Ages is a journalist whose work has appeared in GQ, ELLE, SELF, Men’s Health, Slate, The Globe and Mail, and others. She is a former personal trainer and group fitness instructor, as well as a strongman competitor, marathoner, triathlete, and occasional rock climber. A born-and-raised New Yorker, she now lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters.

SHOWNOTES - 

00:00:00 - Guest and Episode Introduction

00:01:40 - Early challenges and journey to strongman competition

00:05:33 - How strength training impacted Alyssa’s self-image and confidence.

00:07:15 - Connection between confidence, body image, & physical performance

00:09:55 - Facing and redefining failures

00:12:25 - Importance of strength training & how to get started

00:20:00 - Cultivating a healthy relationship with food and exercise

00:24:25 - Ageing & cues that indicate body fatigue

00:28:30 - Trying different techniques to up your performance

00:33:00 - A helpful perception towards body size

00:41:50 - Mindset for pursuing challenging goals

00:51:40 - Helping children build a positive relationship with food and exercise 

00:56:00 - Navigating personal goals amidst societal expectations

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Website - alyssaages.com

Secrets of Giants by Alyssa Ages - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/707130/secrets-of-giants-by-alyssa-ages/

Instagram / Twitter / Threads / TikTok - @alyssaages

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