The Female Fitness Podcast - Mindset, Mental Health & Identity with Andrew Keiller (@Arknutrition)

In this episode we talk with Andrew Keiller (@Arknutrition) about all things mental health, body composition and identity! Disclaimer - This is not medical advise. We cover the following: - Why people sometimes struggle to feel 'themselves' after seeing drastic changes in their body composition, and how this could be tackled. - What problems are associated with our entire identity becoming our stage lean physiques, and how we can prevent this from happening. - What issues arise when we seek validation/acceptance from others, how social media can often make this worse and how we can move away from this. - Signs to look out for as a coach or competitor that may suggest the competitor isn't quite ready to take on a contest prep. - Methods to implement post show to help ensure we maintain good mental health. If any of you would like to connect with Andy on social media his Instagram is @Arknutrition. We would highly suggest you follow Andy whether you are a competitor or not, as he posts valuable content which you could all take something from! Hope you enjoy this episode guys, and thank you for taking the time to listen. As always your feedback, questions and suggestions are greatly appreciated! :) Danni & Sammy x