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Welcome back to the Shine Stories show! Please be advised, this episode discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Emily P, a physiotherapy resident and SHINE FIT instructor, who shares her journey from competitive dance to finding SHINE FIT and transforming her relationship with fitness and body image. Emily opens up about the societal pressures she faced and how her mindset has shifted from seeking external validation to focusing on self-empowerment.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
Emily’s transition from competitive dance to a more sustainable and empowering fitness routine Overcoming toxic fitness culture and societal pressures around body image The importance of community in fitness and how it helped Emily reclaim her confidence Emily’s journey to becoming an instructor and the power of shifting her focus from appearance to feeling good in her bodyYou can connect with Emily here:
Instagram: @emily_pilcher
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.
On this episode, meet one of our OG community members and now instructor Abbey, who talks about her 4 year journey with SHINE, overcoming body dysmorphia, and becoming an Instructor.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
Going from exercising because you feel like you “should” to exercising because you WANT to
Fitness culture surrounding highschool prom
If you’re constantly picking your body apart because it’s never good enough; it wil never be good enough
conditioned thought patterns around body image and food
How it wasn’t love at first SHINE class + it probably took 15-20 classes to really fall in love with it
Realizing that confidence transformation doesn’t happen overnight; it’s a gradual transition
How she has exercised 4-5 days a week throughout MCATs and medical school because she can’t afford NOT to make the time
Inspiration to BE YOURSELF and go all in because it will change your life
You can connect with Abbey here:
Instagram @abbeyrokebyy -
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.
On this episode, meet one of our OG community members Meg, who talks about her 4 year journey with SHINE, toxic bridal fitness culture and her dreams for what SHINE could become.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
Being part of the 4 year-evolution that is SHINE FIT
You can do anything, but you can't do everything, so choose what matters to you most, and let the rest go
Finding a community that empowers you to ditch toxic diet/fitness culture
Her experience as a 2024 Bride with the narrative that women, and particularly brides, NEED to diet, lose weight and get toned
Setting non-aesthetic goals, like building endurance to get down on her wedding dance floor…
What is toxic productivity and how to work through it?
You can connect with Meg here:
Instagram @meganlizfleming -
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.
On this episode, meet one of our incredible studio members Payton, who talks about healing her relationship with fitness, giving herself permission to FEEL beautiful and standing up to fatphobia.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
Having a rocky relationship with fitness and food for almost her entire life (i.e. Being on WeightWatchers at 11)
Hitting her 1 Year Milestone at SHINE
What finally shifted mentally to want to heal her relationship with fitness
How being truthful with yourself about your body image is the key to change
2 big AHA moments - the iconic bridesmaid dress and 10k uphill hike in Santorini, Greece in August
Giving yourself permission to feel WORTHY and deserving of feeling beautiful
Getting diagnosed with PCOS and how that impacts weight change (1 in 10 women go undiagnosed!)
What is fatphobia and how can we change the narrative
You can connect with Payton here:
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How letting go of perfectionism will unlock your potential w/ Naomi G
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.
On this episode, meet one of our Instructors Naomi, who talks about overcoming perfectionism and unlocking your potential.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
when you let go of perfectionism, you unlock your potential and start living for yourself instead of the approval of others
Realizing that a routine will never be perfect; and consistency doesn't mean perfectionism
Faking outer confidence vs. developing inner confidence
Getting into the habit of questioning your limitations (because the biggest limitations are the ones you put on yourself)
How the labels given to us in childhood carry into adulthood, and how if we want to change your actions, you have to first change your identity
You can connect with Naomi here:
Instagram @naomi_grayy -
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.
On this episode, meet one of our OG members + instructors Mel, who talks about her love of SHINE since Day 1.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Starting with youtube workouts and the HORRIFYING comment that got her started on her fitness journey Finding a fitness environment and community where everyone feels like a new best friend Immediate transformation of better sleep, energy, anxiety and confidence Going from not having time to making time by setting boundaries at work External vs internal validation with your fitness journey The power of having a "third space" between work and home You can connect with Mel here: Instagram @melissappy
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.
On this episode, meet one of our OG studio members Mel, who talks about how SHINE transformed her confidence and life.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
Finding a workout for fun and not to change your body
The science of exercise - how the serotonin release can help you battle depression and anxiety
How she became obsessed with the SHINE brand over 4 years
You can connect with Emma here:
Instagram @emmasparks99 -
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.
On this episode, meet one of our OG studio members Taylor.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
Learning to love herself from inside out
The power of community and finding a community whose mission/values/dreams are ones you align with
The snowball effect that gaining confidence in myself has created - going from mortified of group activities to having the confidence to put herself out there regularly
Learning how to challenge your comfort zone - now doing dream activities like ceramics classes and reggaeton workshops
You can connect with Taylor here:
Instagram @taylorbroomhead -
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.
On this episode, meet one of our OG members + instructors Kirsten (DJ KMONEY), who talks about her love of SHINE since Day 1.
How SHINE started - doing quarantine workouts, park classes, classes in the spot nightclub and more
Finding a love for fitness and feeling like she belonged in a fitness community
Obsession with the SHINE brand
You can connect with Kirsten here:
Instagram @kirsten.millerr -
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.
On this episode, meet one of our OG studio members Joy, who talks about her 16 month journey at SHINE FIT.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
Doing a burpee for the first time
Healing her relationship with fitness
Adopting the identity of a fit person
You can connect with Joy here:
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Instagram @joyyypina -
Welcome to the story that started all stories. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.
On this solo episode, SHINE FIT Founder + Shine Stories Podcast Host Jess Takimoto talks about her story and how that inspired SHINE.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
5+ year struggle with body dysmorphia, disordered eating, over-exercising and IBS
Overcoming perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overachieving - and why so many ambitious women often struggle with the same
The challenges of entrepreneurship and the “dark days” of SHINE
Where SHINE is now and the vision for the future
You can connect with Jess here:
Instagram @Jesstakimotofitness -
WARMUP: Glad You Came CARDIO: Die Young PEAK: Timber CARDIO: Hotel Room Service (keep the choreo clean!) CKB: Humble HIP HOP: Snap Yo Fingers POWER: No Hands PUSHUP: Dynamite BARRE: Ice Ice Baby ST ARMS: When I Grow Up COOL DOWN: Girl On Fire
WARMUP: Glad You Came
4 arm circles back 5 arms circles front 16 hamstring curlsCARDIO: Die Young
Chorus 2x: 4 jacks + 8 bounces Post-C 4x: 4 shuffles + 2 jacksPEAK: Timber
1/2 Chorus: 4x burpee dance 4x V-step + boogieCARDIO: Hotel Room Service (keep the choreo clean!)
Chorus: 4x cross jump, CHEST PUMP, dance R, dance L 4x Grapevine + V-step comboCKB: Humble
4x Jump squat + 3 punches 4x jab, cross, jab, cross, bounce for 4 (YOUR LEFT/AUDIENCE RIGHT)HIP HOP: Snap Yo Fingers
2x Chorus Combo: 4x snap yo fingers + dance out 3x R, in, dance out 3x L, inPOWER: No Hands
2x Chorus Combo: 1 slow or 2 fast squats, booty pop R, back, L, middle 2x squat pulse 4x + booty pop R, L, R, LPUSHUP: Dynamite
*intro to find partner and get to plank*
4x Chorus Combo: 4 high fives in plank (R L R L), 2x pushupBARRE: Ice Ice Baby
*intro to get from plank to standing*
4x Chorus Combo: 4 heel pops in plié squat, 2x pulsesST ARMS: When I Grow Up
Chorus:
8x arm pulse down 8x pulse back 8x pulse down 8x pulse back 4x broken lift up up up, FLIP, down down down, FLIPCOOL DOWN: Girl On Fire
4 big deep breaths on the 5th walk feet together + Bow
