Building Confidence Through Strength Training w/ Kelsey Heenan
In this episode, Host Don Saladino sits down with longtime friend, coach, and fitness educator Kelsey Heenan for an honest conversation about her journey from struggling with an eating disorder in college to building a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food, fitness, and her body.
Kelsey shares how perfectionism, body image, and the pressure to look a certain way influenced her early years, and how those experiences ultimately shaped her coaching philosophy today. Together, Don and Kelsey discuss why consistency beats perfection, the power of strength training for women, intuitive fitness, mindset, and how to create habits that support long-term health instead of short-term results.
Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey or looking to build a healthier relationship with exercise, this episode offers practical advice and a refreshing perspective on what sustainable wellness really looks like.
Topics Covered:
Kelsey's recovery from an eating disorder
Body image and overcoming perfectionism
Building a healthier relationship with food
Why strength training is essential for women
Consistency vs. perfection
Intuitive fitness and sustainable habits
Mindset shifts for lasting health
Coaching strategies that actually work
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