Zero Fcks Given with Amanda Katz, NASM, Run Coach

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of toxic fitness culture on women's health and how fear influences their approach to fitness and body image.

What if the “healthy” habits you’ve been chasing… aren’t actually helping your health? In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Katz to unpack the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways toxic fitness culture shows up in women’s lives (often disguised as discipline, wellness, or “just taking care of yourself.”) We dive into how behaviors that look healthy on the outside can quietly disconnect you from your body, increase stress, and keep you stuck in cycles of fear and control. We also get into something we don’t talk about enough:how fear shapes the way women approach fitness, food, and their bodies…and how learning to recognize it can change everything. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” but still don’t feel good in your body… this conversation will hit. In this episode, we cover: How toxic fitness culture hides behind “health” Signs your “healthy habits” may actually be hurting you The role fear plays in food, body image, and performance Why letting go of control can feel terrifying—but necessary What it actually looks like to support your health as a female athlete You can follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda_katzz. You can also check out her website…

People in this episode

Host: Serena Marie RD

Guest: Amanda Katz

Topics covered

• toxic fitness culture
• women's health
• fear and control in fitness
• healthy habits
• body image
• female athletes

Keywords

• toxic fitness culture
• healthy habits
• women's health
• fear in fitness
• body image
• female athletes

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Organizations: Instagram, www.amandaskatz.com

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